Legendary Wrestling Obsession

The Carolina Connection begins in Greenville as the most elite tag tournament in wrestling kicks off. All the memories from the VHS release come flooding back as we review the great video release commercials that start the tape. We do our best to cover round 1 including a key match up between the Varsity Club vs Ron Simmons and Dr Death. The Prince of Darkness match between Jimmy Garvin and Kevin Sullivan has dire consequences for the event. We also dive into the mailbag for a fun letter and talk about the sort of recent WWE Hall of Fame inductions and Geoff's training regiment.   Follow us on: Twitter/X  @LegWreObsession Facebook Page - Legendary Wrestling Obsession Instagram - @legendary_wrestling_obsession Patreon - patreon.com/LegendaryWrestlingObsession YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@LegendaryWrestlingObsession Tik Tok - @legendary_wrestling_obs machomanitoban.com Instagram - @machomanitoban Contact - legendarywrestlingobsession@gmail.com

The final push to the Crockett Cup is heating up. Barry Windham looks for revenge against Tully Blanchard in a one-on-one match. Their friends get involved which leads to a follow up tag match but not with the partner you expect. Everyone wants a piece of the Midnight Rider. The main course for this whole stretch is served up in the form of a tag team title defence. The Twin Towers of Luger & Windham put the titles on the line against the former champs the Horsemen. The result leads to one of the most important moments in late 80's NWA history.  Follow us on: Twitter/X  @LegWreObsession Facebook Page - Legendary Wrestling Obsession Instagram - @legendary_wrestling_obsession Patreon - patreon.com/LegendaryWrestlingObsession YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@LegendaryWrestlingObsession Tik Tok - @legendary_wrestling_obs machomanitoban.com Instagram - @machomanitoban Contact - legendarywrestlingobsession@gmail.com

The decision on the suspension of Dusty Rhodes and the future of the US Title are revealed. A new "young" wrestler debuts on his horse with a memorable vignette. The NWA managers and heels are up in arms about this dangerous newcomer. The road to Crockett Cup is clear. Double A - Arn Anderson takes on Dr Death Steve Williams and we have a fun corrections section. NOTE: due to the length of this show we've split it in two. The remaining set up will be released shortly in "NWA April 1988 Part 2 and a half - The fall of the Twin Towers". Follow us on: Twitter/X  @LegWreObsession Facebook Page - Legendary Wrestling Obsession Instagram - @legendary_wrestling_obsession Patreon - patreon.com/LegendaryWrestlingObsession YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@LegendaryWrestlingObsession Tik Tok - @legendary_wrestling_obs machomanitoban.com Instagram - @machomanitoban Contact - legendarywrestlingobsession@gmail.com

The Clash of Champions is in the rear view mirror and the path to the Crockett Cup is clear. This week features some great commercials from the TBS broadcast, the continuation of the Sullivan vs Garvin feud; our new tag champs bathe in the glory of their win and Geoff finds one of his favourite promos. The debut of the new syndicated Sunday show "NWA Main Event" delivers a great comedy match and a dream 6-man battle for the ages. Follow us on: Twitter/X  @LegWreObsession Facebook Page - Legendary Wrestling Obsession Instagram - @legendary_wrestling_obsession Patreon - patreon.com/LegendaryWrestlingObsession YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@LegendaryWrestlingObsession Tik Tok - @legendary_wrestling_obs machomanitoban.com Instagram - @machomanitoban Contact - legendarywrestlingobsession@gmail.com

The WWF comes to you from Springfield with a post WrestleMania IV show that signals a changing of the guard. There's no Hogan to be found! The new undisputed champ Randy Savage takes on the behemoth One Man Gang and Slick steals the show. Duggan furthers his feud with Andre by taking on Heenan family member Hercules and the Bulldogs tangle with the new tag champions Demolition. Buckle in for all the action that 6 matches that 1988 WWF can provide! Follow us on: Twitter/X  @LegWreObsession Facebook Page - Legendary Wrestling Obsession Instagram - @legendary_wrestling_obsession Patreon - patreon.com/LegendaryWrestlingObsession YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@LegendaryWrestlingObsession Tik Tok - @legendary_wrestling_obs machomanitoban.com Instagram - @machomanitoban Contact - legendarywrestlingobsession@gmail.com

The greatest combined list of tag teams ever assembled for a tournament battle it out for the 1 Million Dollar cheque. The show dives into a 4+ hour file without commentary. We go through the finishes of the matches all the way to the eventual winner and a classic trophy presentation that will never be forgotten. The show wraps up with a "What If" segment where we speculate how this tournament could have gone if all of the top teams from the other promotions had joined as well. It's a fun excursion from the very early days of our show.    Follow us on: Twitter/X  @LegWreObsession Facebook Page - Legendary Wrestling Obsession Instagram - @legendary_wrestling_obsession Patreon - patreon.com/LegendaryWrestlingObsession YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@LegendaryWrestlingObsession Tik Tok - @legendary_wrestling_obs machomanitoban.com Instagram - @machomanitoban Contact - legendarywrestlingobsession@gmail.com

We dig deep into our Patreon archive to bring you an early show. We discuss the 1986 tag team scene and the insane depth of talent in the mid-80's for that division. Part 1 is a unique format where Corey reveals the 24 teams (in reverse seeding order) for the event to Geoff and we discuss it all. As we wait for SNME XVI to drop and in advance of the upcoming 1988 Crockett Cup shows it was a perfect time to look back at the inaugural edition of the greatest tag team tournament of all time. Take a ride back to the early days of the podcast.   Follow us on: Twitter/X  @LegWreObsession Facebook Page - Legendary Wrestling Obsession Instagram - @legendary_wrestling_obsession Patreon - patreon.com/LegendaryWrestlingObsession YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@LegendaryWrestlingObsession Tik Tok - @legendary_wrestling_obs machomanitoban.com Instagram - @machomanitoban Contact - legendarywrestlingobsession@gmail.com

The WrestleMania IV tourney is in the rear view mirror, the crew heads over seas for a short European tour and the WWF takes a break for a few weeks. But we still have all that pre-taped TV to tide us over on the path to the next Saturday Night's Main Event. The Andre vs Hacksaw feud comes into focus, Koko puts up quite the fight against the Ravishing One. Speaking of Rude, his post match antics lead to major troubles when he picks the wrong lady in the crowd & we look at Randy Savage's first ever title defense as the World Champion. We also report on a local show as the Brawl In the Hall entertains the Macho MANitoban!   Follow us on: Twitter/X  @LegWreObsession Facebook Page - Legendary Wrestling Obsession Instagram - @legendary_wrestling_obsession Patreon - patreon.com/LegendaryWrestlingObsession YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@LegendaryWrestlingObsession Tik Tok - @legendary_wrestling_obs machomanitoban.com Instagram - @machomanitoban

Part 2 of this epic card features two matches that help to define the year and the decade. Barry Windham & Lex Luger challenge the World Tag Team Champions - Tully Blanchard & Arn Anderson. The main event is the match that launched Sting to superstardom as he challenges the Worlds Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair. Can the Horsemen survive their greatest challenges? Will JJ survive his time high above the ring in the shark cage? Turner and the NWA took their best shot at the WrestleMania and delivered with an incredible card.   Follow us on: Twitter/X  @LegWreObsession Facebook Page - Legendary Wrestling Obsession Instagram - @legendary_wrestling_obsession Patreon - patreon.com/LegendaryWrestlingObsession YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@LegendaryWrestlingObsession Tik Tok - @legendary_wrestling_obs machomanitoban.com Instagram - @machomanitoban

TBS fires a major shot at the WWF when they broadcast their answer to Saturday Night's Main Event in direct competition with WrestleMania IV. The superior card was free to watch on TV for those of you lucky enough to have the station at the time. The TV title is defended in a special Amateur Rules match, the US Tag Titles are up for grabs in a wild Memphis Wrestling style brawl & we wrap up part 1 with a blood feud. The Road Warriors and Dusty Rhodes take on the Powers of Pain and Ivan Koloff in a 6-man Barb Wire Match. Pay back for the weightlifting treachery is on tap.  Follow us on: Twitter/X  @LegWreObsession Facebook Page - Legendary Wrestling Obsession Instagram - @legendary_wrestling_obsession Patreon - patreon.com/LegendaryWrestlingObsession YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@LegendaryWrestlingObsession Tik Tok - @legendary_wrestling_obs machomanitoban.com Instagram - @machomanitoban

The premise and promise of our show finally takes shape as our multiverse of wrestling timelines sync up to introduce TBS's Clash of the Champions to the wrestling landscape. This episode sets up the Clash; an iconic moment in Apter mags history sees the Road Warriors and Powers of Pain clash over bar bells, Rotunda leads the Varsity Club in a feud with Jimmy Garvin, the Fantastics make their official NWA debut and deliver one of the best tag matches of all time and we unearth the Flair vs Sting match that Geoff has talked about all this time and its not the match we thought it was. Join us for some holiday timed wrestling cheer.   Sponsor Legendary Wrestling Obsession is brought to you by: G&L Liquidation Warehouse Follow us on: Twitter/X  @LegWreObsession Facebook Page - Legendary Wrestling Obsession Instagram - @legendary_wrestling_obsession Patreon - patreon.com/LegendaryWrestlingObsession YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@LegendaryWrestlingObsession Tik Tok - @legendary_wrestling_obs machomanitoban.com Instagram - @machomanitoban

A new take on the Mega Powers took place earlier this fall when our resident megastar had the opportunity to rub elbows with the icon and legend STING! Geoff covers his experience at the Winnipeg Comic Con that led to a chance encounter and our first ever guest on the show. Jim Thompson joins us to discuss his connection to Sting, growing up a wrestling fan on the Canadian East Coast and his involvement with the LCW - Legends City Wrestling promotion. Sponsor Legendary Wrestling Obsession is brought to you by: G&L Liquidation Warehouse Follow us on: Twitter/X  @LegWreObsession Facebook Page - Legendary Wrestling Obsession Instagram - @legendary_wrestling_obsession Patreon - patreon.com/LegendaryWrestlingObsession YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@LegendaryWrestlingObsession Tik Tok - @legendary_wrestling_obs machomanitoban.com Instagram - @machomanitoban

Our epic journey through the 1988 championship tournament finally comes to a conclusion! We cover the 6-man tag and World Tag Team title matches along with the Semis and Finals of the tournament. Andre chokes Eucher and a drunk fan interjects himself into the proceedings more than once. The show is wrapped up with a fun "What If" segment where we re-book the tournament.    Sponsor Legendary Wrestling Obsession is brought to you by: G&L Liquidation Warehouse Follow us on: Twitter/X  @LegWreObsession Facebook Page - Legendary Wrestling Obsession Instagram - @legendary_wrestling_obsession Patreon - patreon.com/LegendaryWrestlingObsession YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@LegendaryWrestlingObsession Tik Tok - @legendary_wrestling_obs machomanitoban.com Instagram - @machomanitoban

The tournament rolls along as Andre and Hogan clash in the quarterfinals, the contenders separate themselves from the pretenders, there's a battle of the strongmen and the Intercontinental Championship is up for grabs. We check in on a recent Machogram; all this and more in this episode of the Legendary Wrestling Obsession! Sponsor Legendary Wrestling Obsession is brought to you by: G&L Liquidation Warehouse Follow us on: Twitter/X  @LegWreObsession Facebook Page - Legendary Wrestling Obsession Instagram - @legendary_wrestling_obsession Patreon - patreon.com/LegendaryWrestlingObsession YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@LegendaryWrestlingObsession Tik Tok - @legendary_wrestling_obs machomanitoban.com Instagram - @machomanitoban

The action continues through the WWF Championship Tournament as we finish off the first round. The show features some of the best and worst action on the card. We also discuss the upcoming Winnipeg Comic Con, some Wrestling arcade news and wrap the show up with a review of the Macho MANitoban's recent appearance on the "Shining Wizards Wrestling Podcast". Check out the their show through any of their platforms - https://shiningwizards.com/ Sponsor Legendary Wrestling Obsession is brought to you by: G&L Liquidation Warehouse Follow us on: Twitter/X  @LegWreObsession Facebook Page - Legendary Wrestling Obsession Instagram - @legendary_wrestling_obsession Patreon - patreon.com/LegendaryWrestlingObsession YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@LegendaryWrestlingObsession Tik Tok - @legendary_wrestling_obs

The tournament to determine a new WWF Champion is upon us. We dive into the press conference, the WWF and Rock 'n' Wrestling make a come back as Mean Gene and friends host Friday Night Videos. Then we get into the the big show, the Coliseum Home Video extras and memories of seeing the card the first time. The Battle Royal and first matches in the tournament are on tap for your enjoyment. Grab some popcorn and get comfy because it's going to be a long ride!   Sponsor Legendary Wrestling Obsession is brought to you by: G&L Liquidation Warehouse Follow us on: Twitter/X  @LegWreObsession Facebook Page - Legendary Wrestling Obsession Instagram - @legendary_wrestling_obsession Patreon - patreon.com/LegendaryWrestlingObsession YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@LegendaryWrestlingObsession Tik Tok - @legendary_wrestling_obs

It's the final stops before the big championship tournament at WrestleMania IV. All the action leads us to Philadelphia and Spectrum Wrestling and the return of Killer Kal!!! A Hogan vs DiBiase lumberjack match has a lost nugget in WWF history as a non-reported betrayal takes place. DiBiase's money got to someone. Who could it be? Sponsor Legendary Wrestling Obsession is brought to you by: G&L Liquidation Warehouse Follow us on: Twitter/X  @LegWreObsession Facebook Page - Legendary Wrestling Obsession Instagram - @legendary_wrestling_obsession Patreon - patreon.com/LegendaryWrestlingObsession YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@LegendaryWrestlingObsession Tik Tok - @legendary_wrestling_obs

It's the 15th edition of the landmark series that cemented the WWF into our 80's memories! Saturday Night's Main Event XV. The show is the first with Hogan NOT as the champion and builds the feuds towards the massive WrestleMania IV Tournament to crown a new WWF Champion. Valentine and Beefcake finally take the national stage and two of the best to ever lace up the boots go head to head when the Million Dollar Man and his hired goons take on the Macho Man. An unexpected table spot will be the lasting memory of this card as the King Harley Race takes on a beltless Hulk Hogan. We have some fun talking wrestling toys and the movie Fletch makes a strange contribution to the show.   Sponsor Legendary Wrestling Obsession is brought to you by: G&L Liquidation Warehouse Follow us on: Twitter/X  @LegWreObsession Facebook Page - Legendary Wrestling Obsession Instagram - @legendary_wrestling_obsession Patreon - patreon.com/LegendaryWrestlingObsession YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@LegendaryWrestlingObsession Tik Tok - @legendary_wrestling_obs    

This episode focuses on the local Boston broadcast of a fun card. The main event is a 6-man cage match Jimmy Hart leads his IC champ the Honkytonk Man with the Hart Foundation against the Macho Man & reigning tag team champions Strike Force. There's some other fun matches as well. We cover the happenings for Geoff's Winnipeg Fringe play and wrap the show up with some thoughts on the passing of Hulk Hogan. Sponsor Legendary Wrestling Obsession is brought to you by: G&L Liquidation Warehouse Follow us on: Twitter/X  @LegWreObsession Facebook Page - Legendary Wrestling Obsession Instagram - @legendary_wrestling_obsession Patreon - patreon.com/LegendaryWrestlingObsession YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@LegendaryWrestlingObsession Tik Tok - @legendary_wrestling_obs  

Corey and Geoff had the chance to join Blair Pacheco on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast. We talked about our shared experiences growing up watching wrestling in the Winnipeg market, our podcasts and the upcoming "Randy & Elizabeth: A Savage Love Story" show at the Winnipeg Fringe Festival.   Sponsor Legendary Wrestling Obsession is brought to you by: G&L Liquidation Warehouse Follow us on: Twitter/X  @LegWreObsession Facebook Page - Legendary Wrestling Obsession Patreon     patreon.com/LegendaryWrestlingObsession Now on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@LegendaryWrestlingObsession