The Wrestling Memory Grenade

As we prepare for next week's Definitive Edition of the WWF WrestleMania V Review, this week the Grenade brings you a BONUS episode from a recent interview conducted by Ray Russell over at the Regional Rasslin Podcast, featuring Special Guest Brian R. Solomon to discuss his latest book "Irresistible Force", talking the storied career of Gorilla Monsoon. This episode covers a variety of topics including Gorilla's time as commentator, working with Jesse Ventura, the Bobby Heenan chemistry, getting physical with the Brooklyn Brawler & Vader, health issues, if there were plans for any other post-retirement Gorilla angles, being replaced by Jim Ross on PPV in 1993, how Monsoon felt about the 1990s product, Bret Hart writing the foreword, working Japan and early heel work in the WWWF, shunning Bobby Davis, Wild Red Berry, the babyface turn in 1969 and how he was used in the 1970s, the title shot vs. Superstar Graham in 1977, working with Muhammad Ali, his famous sweet tooth and the legendary Peanut Butter Pie, BINGO BREAK, & much more!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

It's a very special episode of the Grenade this week as Jammie Ward joins Ray Russell to discuss the behind the scenes battle between the WWF and their WrestleMania V "Mega Powers Explode" PPV event being challenged by the Ted Turner led NWA's Clash of the Champions VI "Ragin' Cajun" event featuring Steamboat vs. Flair. Topics discussed on the program include the REAL reason the NWA ran the famed April 2nd event, how the cable and PPV companies themselves played a part in resuming the wrestling war, what got George Scott terminated as booker and how things changed for the better. Plus, we break down the Clash VI card, the talent involved, the return of Roddy Piper, what the Mega Powers storyline meant to even the most casual of fans, and much more! It's a fun 90 minute journey back in time to set the stage for the upcoming DEFINITIVE EDITION of the WrestleMania V Review which begins on our next episode!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

It's the final stop on the Road to WrestleMania V, the final 3 weeks of WWF TV closing out the month of March heading into April as we hear final comments from Hulk Hogan and WWF Champion Randy Savage before the Mega Powers EXPLODE! Plus, the finalized card for WrestleMania V and all of the last minute happenings before the big event featuring The Million Dollar Man, Brutus Beefcake, Demolition, Powers of Pain, Ultimate Warrior, RIck Rude, Red Rooster, Bobby Heenan, Jake Roberts, The Hart Foundation, Rick Martel, the Rougeaus, Hacksaw Duggan, the Rockers, and much more!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Road to WrestleMania V continues this week in this two-parter. First, Guest John Poz (of the Two Man Power Trip Empire) joins Ray Russell early in the program to talk the explosion of the Mega Powers, and everything leading up to Hulk vs. The Macho Man, plus some other fun discussion about the big PPV event. Then from there, Ray breaks down the 20th edition of the WWF's Saturday Night's Main Event. Hulk Hogan vs. Bad News Brown, Brutus Beefcake vs. Rick Rude, the Rockers vs. Brain Busters, Ted Dibiase vs. Blue Blazer, Red Rooster vs. Brooklyn Brawler, an altercation between Jake-Andre-John Studd, and Miss Elizabeth makes the "Decision of a Lifetime" when she announces whose corner she will be in (or won't be in) at WrestleMania V!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Grenade is back with an extra big BANG this week as we play catch-up by tackling TWO WEEKS of March 1989 WWF TV heading into the big WRESTLEMANIA V event! The Million Dollar Man unveils his Million Dollar TItle Belt on the Brother Love Show, the finalized card for Mania is announced, Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage with amazing "My Side of the Story" vignettes, Hacksaw confronts Bad News, Bobby Heenan accepts the challenge of the Red Rooster, last minute build to SNME where Elizabeth will announce whose corner she will be in when the Mega Powers explode, the Ultimate Warrior trips but recovers nicely, the Bushwhackers do actual wrestling moves, the future ECW Pitbulls battle both The Hart Foundation and the Twin Towers, Hercules invades Prime Time, & so much more!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week we cover the final month of news & results leading into the big one, WRESTLEMANIA V. It's all about March 1989 in the WWF! On the news side of things.. Roddy Piper returns, John Studd's job in jeopardy, Lanny Poffo undergoes a change, John Tenta tryouts, Superfly Snuka sightings, spring cleaning releases galore (of wrestlers and agents alike), No Holds Barred coming soon, Randy Savage injured, plus all of the latest build to WrestleMania! Then from there, we look into March results with Jake Roberts vs. Andre, Macho Man vs. Bad News in the Harlem Street Fight, big time Cage Matches with Hulk Hogan vs. Big Boss Man, Demolition defend against Powers of Pain, Brutus Beefcake scores upset wins over Ted Dibiase, Rockers vs. Brain Busters continues, John Studd must SLAM Akeem or be fired, Hitman vs. Honky Tonk, Rooster vs. Brawler, Mr. Perfect remains "Perfect", plus unique matches like Rick Rude vs. Rick Martel, Ultimate Warrior vs. Boss Man, & more!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Grenade is back in 2026 with Episode #183 looking at the final week of February 1989 in the WWF! The Randy Savage/Hulk Hogan "My Side" Stories Continue with Part 2 while everyone ponders whose corner Elizabeth will be in! Plus, Jake Roberts Haunts Andre the Giant, Ted Dibiase gets his Million Dollar Belt, the Brain Busters prepare for battle while Rick Martel unhappy with Strike Force reuniting(?), Rick Rude is ready for the Ultimate Warrior, The Red Rooster vs. Mr. Perfect, Frenchy Martin gets a haircut courtesy of Brutus Beefcake, Bobby Heenan is no fan of the Outlaw, the Powers of Pain & Demolition state their cases for the tag titles, even more Mania Matches Announced, & more!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us pay the bills! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Things heat up this week on Grenade #182 as the former Mega Powers begin the "my side of the story" vignettes where Randy Savage puts up a good argument as to why Hulk Hogan was "showboating & hotdogging", meanwhile the Hulkster cuts one of the heel-est babyface promos perhaps in wrestling history. Is there lust in the eyes of Hulk? You be the judge after listening to a series of interviews throughout this episode. Plus, the 4 headline matches for WrestleMania V are announced, the Rockers vs. Brain Busters turns into an all out brawl, Tag Champs Demolition defend against the Powers of Pain, Jim Neidhart takes on Honky Tonk Man (with appearances by Greg Valentine & Bret Hart), Rick Rude shows off his new tights on the Brother Love Show as he prepares for a showdown with IC Champ The Ultimate Warrior, we have ourselves a John Studd & Andre the Giant staredown, the Red Rooster gives us what may be his first cock-a-doodle-doo as he issues a challenge to Bobby Heenan, a special 3-Hour "Face to Face" edition of Prime Time Wrestling features some interesting debates, & more!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us pay the bills! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week on the Grenade we continue through February TV in 1989 of the WWF. The super focus this week is all on the falling out between the Mega Powers after last week's "Main Event" on NBC. We hear from both the Hulkster, who pushes for a title match versus the Macho Man... then we hear from the other side as the Champ Randy Savage sees LUST in the eyes of Hogan for the lovely Elizabeth. Will Randy grant the Hulkster a title shot? Tune in to find out! Plus. "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase seeks to have a special "Million $ Championship" belt made in his honor, the Red Rooster looks to sink his "talons" into the hide of the weasel Heenan, The Brooklyn Brawler joins the Brother Love show, Big John Studd battles two men in a handicap match, The Bushwhackers battle the Bolsheviks, Hacksaw Duggan returns to TV after a knee injury, Bad News Brown vs. Koko B. Ware, Sam Houston vs. Honky Tonk Man, Danny Davis relegated to job guy status, "Hitman" Bret Hart delivers "Maxx Payne" to his opponent, and more great action with The Rockers, Blue Blazer, Mr. Perfect, the Rougeaus, Brutus Beefcake, & so much more!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us pay the bills! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week on the Grenade, we kick off February 1989 WWF TV as the announcers begin to discuss the fallout of the Mega Powers implosion from the Main Event. Plus, several feuds begin to take shape on the Road to WrestleMania V. Akeem promises to be the first "BLACK" World Heavyweight Champion, Brooklyn Brawler damn near kills a jobber, Bret "HItman" Hart battles former stablemate "Dangerous" Danny Davis, Sam Houston faces "Million $ Man" Ted Dibiase in a fun TV match, who is "Mark Bow"(?), Jake Roberts is the Guest of Brother Love, Big John Studd feuding with everyone, Bobby Heenan; Stunt Man, Mr. Perfect vs. Rick Martel, The Ultimate Warrior, Big Boss Man, Brain Busters, Rockers, Bad News Brown, Hercules, Red Rooster, & much more!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us pay the bills! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The time has arrived for the big tag team showdown at the WWF's MAIN EVENT on NBC! We go back to February 3, 1989 as the Mega Powers (Randy "Macho Man" Savage & Hulk Hogan) battle the Twin Towers (Big Boss Man & Akeem)! Relive the action, the drama, the story telling, as the Mega Powers implode before our eyes. An injured Elizabeth, a helpful Hulkster (maybe TOO helpful?), and an accusing Macho Man combine for a dynamite explosion of epic proportions. We cover every aspect of the match, the angle, the lust in the eyes, the live mishaps, & more! Plus, The Mighty Hercules looks to settle his score with "Million Dollar" Man Ted Dibiase! It's all part of THE MAIN EVENT!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week on the Grenade, we look into all of the news and House Show Results for February 1989 in the WWF! We talk Vince McMahon vs. Ted Turner, Roddy Piper's potential return, JJ Dillon & Tony Schiavone jump to the WWF, the McMahons publicly announce that WRESTLING IS FAKE(?), The Main Event Ratings, Red Rooster earns a stripe (down his head), the final Spectrum event aired on PRISM, MSG under repair, we say goodbye to Superstar Graham, Dick Graham, Kal Rudman & Rod Trongard,  Mean Gene gets physical with Slick, Duggan knee injury, HEEL Randy Savage vs. Bad News Brown in a Street Fight, Hulk Hogan vs. The Big Boss Man inside a Steel Cage, Big John Studd vs. Akeem, Jake vs. Andre continues, Demolition vs. Powers of Pain, Rockers vs. Brain Busters, Bushwhackers vs. Rougeaus, Mr. Perfect vs. Blue Blazer, Hacksaw vs. Dino Bravo, Rooster vs. Brawler, Title vs. Title - WWF Champ Macho Man vs. IC Champ Ultimate Warrior, & much more!  If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week on the Grenade, we close out January 1989 with the final weekend of WWF TV. It's non-stop hype for the Friday Night Feb. 3 LIVE NBC Special "The Main Event" where the Mega Powers will take on The Twin Towers! We hear from both sides as the Hulkster explain the "Love Triangle" between he, Randy, & Liz. Meanwhile, the Slickster has Akeem and the Boss Man ready for battle in what it being billed as "the Greatest Tag Team Match in History"! The Brooklyn Brawler makes his in-ring debut. The Fabulous Rougeaus pick the Bushwhackers as their next feud, and you won't believe their reasoning why!! The Hart Foundation split up into singles competition. The Mighty Hercules prepares for his final showdown vs. Ted Dibiase at The Main Event. The Rick Rude/Warrior feud kicks off. Demolition & The Powers of Pain ready for a collision course. Big John Studd looking for opponents. Great action featuring the likes of Rick Martel, Mr. Perfect, the Brain Busters, & many more. Gorilla Monsoon begins his "revenge" on Bobby Heenan while visiting the "Wild West", & more!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us pay the bills! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Grenade returns with the fallout from the 1989 Royal Rumble as we look at the weekend of January 21st - 23rd of 1989 in the WWF! The Mega Powers story continues to build as WWF Champ Randy Savage battles Akeem, leading to interference from the Big Boss Man, and Hulk Hogan arrives to save the day! But rather than check on the Macho Man, Hulk elects to pose for the fans, leading to a near showdown with excellent story telling overall and amazing selling from the Savage. The Rougeau Brothers debut their self-sang theme "All American Boys"!!! Gorilla Monsoon is irate at Bobby Heenan on Prime Time after the incident from last week. Andre the Giant sees a hypnotist in an attempt to qualm his fear of... snakes. Ladies Champion Rockin' Robin throws down with Sensational Sherri as Mean Gene Okerlund finds himself LITERALLY in the middle of the brawl. Rick Martel returns to singles action after being on the shelf for more than a half year. The Bushwhackers make their tag team debut. As the Rick Rude/Ultimate Warrior feud begins to build, the Ravishing one disses the city of Huntsville. An UPDATE on the Red Rooster/Bobby Heenan/Brooklyn Brawler storyline. Dino Bravo taunts Hacksaw Duggan. We hear from Rumble winner Big John Studd. Blue Blazer back on TV after a groin injury. The Hart Foundation split into singles... again. Plus, feuds continue between Demolition/Powers of Pain, Rockers/Brain Busters, Jake/Andre, more!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us pay the bills! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We continue to talk the 1989 WWF Royal Rumble with two halves to this edition! First, we go in depth on the big 30-Man extravaganza this week and all of stories within it... friend vs. friend, foe vs. foe, every man for himself... Then, a special guest as Ray's brother Jesse returns to talk their childhood memories and thoughts on the event. Ax vs. Smash, Andre vs. Jake (and Damian), Mr. Perfect & Shawn Michaels impress, Macho Madness comes after Bad News Brown, another wrinkle in the Mega Powers storyline, Big Boss Man vs. Hulk Hogan (sore loser), a bald Outlaw, the Bushwhackers make their in-ring TV debut, the returns of Rick Martel & Big John Studd, the Warlord sets a record, a corrupt numbers game thanks to the Million Dollar Man, memorable eliminations, & much more!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us pay the bills! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

It's time to R-R-RUMBLE! It's time for the 1989 WWF Royal Rumble review! Talking the Super Posedown - Rick Rude vs. Ultimate Warrior leads to much more, 6-Man Tag (2 out of 3 falls) Hacksaw Duggan & The Hart Foundation vs. Dino Bravo & The Rougeaus, Women's Champion Rockin' Robin vs. Judy Martin, Battle for the Crown: King Haku vs. Harley Race! Plus, did Ted Dibiase PURCHASE a higher number from the Dr. of Style(?), Demolition in for a "long night", Jake Roberts looking for Andre the Giant, Sensational Sherri joins commentary, who will Elizabeth be siding with if it comes down to the Mega Powers in the big 30-Man extravaganza(?), we talk all of that and more... plus, soundbites galore!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please Subscribe to our Patreon to help us pay the bills! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaOR GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP, OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Grenade is back with episode #173 and it's Royal Rumble weekend here in 1989! It's all the last minute build to the big 30-Man PPV extravaganza, plus the fallout from last week's Saturday Night's Main Event, the Mega Powers/Twin Towers saga heats up, and Bobby Heenan debuts his BROOKLYN BRAWLER on the set of Prime Time Wrestling... A truly shocking transformation from Steve Lombardi to the Brawler character as he attacks not only the Red Rooster but also Gorilla Monsoon with a barstool! Plus, we talk random cabinets(?), and action with IC Champ Ultimate Warrior, Rockers, Brain Busters, King Haku, Bad News Brown, and so much more, plus soundbites galore!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please Subscribe to our Patreon to help us pay the bills! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaOR GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP, OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week's Grenade dives into the January 7th, 1989 edition of the WWF's Saturday Night's Main Event! The Mega Powers saga continues as Hulk Hogan battles Akeem, with the Big Boss Man in his corner. Will the Macho Man aid in the Hulkster's corner, or will Randy Savage allow his Mega Partner to take a Mega Beatdown? Plus, last chance match for the Honky Tonk Man who challenges IC Champion The Ultimate Warrior one final time in an attempt to regain "his" title belt. Plus, HAIR vs. HAIR when Brutus Beefcake takes on "Outlaw" Ron Bass, Mr. Perfect shows off his "Perfect Plex" finisher to Koko B. Ware, and The Red Rooster has his hands full in a match vs. Tito Santana, but even more so with (former?) manager Bobby "The Brain" Heenan... All of that and more, plus soundbites galore!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please Subscribe to our Patreon to help us pay the bills! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaOR GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP, OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week on the Grenade, we kick off 1989 WWF TV! It's Saturday Night's Main Event weekend, and we're just one week out from the Royal Rumble as everyone gets ready for the big PPV event! The Twin Towers of Akeem & The Big Boss Man are formed, Brutus Beefcake samples haircuts for the Outlaw, Big John Studd lifts some serious weights, Ted Dibiase hints at buying a higher number, trouble brews between Bobby Heenan & the Red Rooster, Macho Man trusts no one, what happens if the Rumble comes down to Ax vs. Smash(?), the Bushwhackers dine, the Warrior & Rick Rude ready for their Super Posedown, Hulk Hogan prepares for Akeem on SNME, Harley Race & Haku argue over who is the true King of the WWF, Brain Busters debut a new finisher, Rick Martel plans to prove the doctors wrong, plus so much more... and soundbites galore!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please Subscribe to our Patreon to help us pay the bills! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaOR GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP, OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Wrestling Memory Grenade begins the 1989 WWF Project, featuring JANUARY 1989 WWF NEWS & RESULTS! Talking the WWF's attempt to thwart the various State Athletic Commissions, Red Rooster babyface turn, Steve Lombardi becomes a Brawler, Rick Martel visa issues, SNME news, Tony Schiavone arrives, WrestleMania V venue announced, WWF USA Special up against NWA Chi-Town Rumble, Bobby Heenan on the All-Madden Team, Macho Man vs. Bad News Brown in a Street Fight, Rockers vs. Brain Busters, Warrior vs. King Haku, Andre vs. Jake, Demolition vs. Powers of Pain, John Studd vs. Akeem, Hulk Hogan vs. Big Boss Man, Dibiase vs. Hercules, Rick Rude vs. Beefcake, Duggan vs. Bravo continues the Flag Match saga, the Perfect Streak continues for Curt Hennig, The Hart Foundation split into singles, Superbowl Sunday Matinees, Koko injured, a Tom Magee sighting, & more!If you’re enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please Subscribe to our Patreon to help us pay the bills! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaOR GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP, OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 “VIP Superfan” Tier, and “The ULLLTIMATE Tier”, featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE – https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★