Legendary Wrestling Obsession

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    

The fallout from "The Main Event" continues as Heenan is finally off of his gag order but Jack Tunney has an announcement on the investigation into the controversy of the DiBiase title win. We talk the WrestleMania IV Tournament Bracket some what ifs and of course the alternate bracket that was initially announced. The Bulldogs take on Race and Hercules & some odd teams square off at MSG with Bundy and Reed battling Muraco & the Ultimate Warrior. The mailbag returns and we check in on how the Macho MANitoban is doing with his show prep.   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  

Your co-host and Macho Man tribute machine the Macho MANitoban was on the CJOB Radio morning show "The Start" with Mackling and Megarry to promote the upcoming Winnipeg Fringe Festival Show. Can Geoff win over the hosts with his living tribute to Randy Savage? Check it out! 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

In another Patreon exclusive we dive deep into the 1986 feud between Mr Wonderful and Hulk Hogan. A feud so big it required it's own special show. This release is a mixture of original recordings - our Pilot episode in fact along with additional new segments to bolster the presentation. If you were watching wrestling back then you know all too well how big this moment and feud were.  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

It's a brief but glorious time, the day after the largest television audience took in "The Main Event" controversial new champion Ted DiBiase is in action. We take in an epic tag match from the Spectrum as WWF Champ DiBiase and Andre (pre-Mega Bucks) take on former champ Hulk Hogan and Bam Bam Bigelow. We track the early info for the upcoming WrestleMania IV card, the Bulldogs look for revenge against the Islanders, the Ultimate Warrior begins his ascent to the top of the card, and we even talk a bit about Hogan's Mystery belt along with Geoff's own belt acquisition. All on the road to get us to the March 1988 Saturday Night's Main Event and an infamous table spot.   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

The podcast is back after a long break. This episode is the follow up to our last show completing the look at the transition from the Fabulous Ones to the Midnight Express. The show includes our first look at Memphis, one of the greatest comedy spots in the history of wrestling, an iconic Fabs vs R n R Express match and look back to the AWA and a match with Jesse Ventura as an opponent. This content was recorded in February and thus has some references that may seem out of place for a new 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 Patreon     patreon.com/LegendaryWrestlingObsession Now on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@LegendaryWrestlingObsession

After a lengthy hiatus the podcast returns. Your hosts give a peak behind the curtain as to why the show took a break over the winter. We chat about Geoff's upcoming show, gush about the "Manitoba Miracle" and even get into some product placement for a company that isn't sponsoring us... yet. The release of "From Fabulous To Midnight Part II" is on deck and will be posted soon. 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  

After a long hiatus we are back with a 2-part side journey. Our Jim Crockett material was leading us to the debut of the new Midnight Express with Stan Lane replacing Dennis Condrey. In these next two episodes we take a peak at the creation and transition of two of the most famous tag teams of all time. The Fabulous Ones and the Midnight Express. Part 1 features a Stan Lane vs Steve Keirn match from Georgia, Lane and Eaton clash as the Fabs take on Bobby and Koko and we get a look at the Midnight Express as they cross paths with the likes of Magnum TA, Duggan and of course the infamous feud between the Fabs and the Road Warriors. 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  

The NWA is back on tap; the US Tag Titles are front and centre as a defence against the Midnight Express leads to an unexpected face turn. Things come to a head within the Four Horsemen as an outsider crosses the line. We follow Ric Flair to Japan and some of his matches from this period. The show is book ended with another US Tag Title defence. Geoff tells his story of meeting the Macho Man and the mailbag returns to draw our attention to the efforts to create a statue in his honour. 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

It's the 2nd half of our listener request show on the WWF SuperTape 2. This week includes the hilarious Hercules vs Akeem match and features a Rude vs Piper cage match and a tag match pitting Hulk Hogan and Brutus Beefcake vs Mr Perfect and the Genius. 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

As part of a listener request series we jump forward a bit in time from our normal timelines to cover this Coliseum Home Video release. The 2 hour tape has matches from late 1989 and 1990. We're splitting the content into two separate shows. In this episode we cover a battle of "Kings", we share Geoff's - Sheri Martel story and focus on two matches with the Rockers. Our intro includes a corrections section and a brilliant idea to help smooth over Canada and USA tensions. 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  

It's the largest television audience in wrestling history, it's Hogan vs Andre II, it's the WWF in prime time! One of the most memorable angles in 80's wrestling goes down on this show. We cover the happenings since the USA Network Royal Rumble special including a dark match with Hogan and Bigelow taking on DiBiase and Virgil with Andre in their corner. We discuss the sad state of affairs with the transition to Netflicks and the shutting down of the WWE Network and we dip into the mailbag. All that and more... don't you dare miss it! 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

It's the New Year and we're back from the break with the second half of our Royal Rumble 1988 coverage. This episode covers the Hogan/Andre contract signing, the Royal Rumble itself plus a best two out of three falls tag match between the Islanders and Young Stallions. We also take some time to review the December 2024 return of Saturday Night's Main Event and the odyssey of my journey to find the rental tape of the 88 Rumble. The Network may be gone, but we remain determined to bring 80's nostalgia to you! 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

It's time for the television debut of the Royal Rumble on the USA Network. While we were deprived of this channel as kids and forced to wait quite a while to finally see the card it is a pivotal night for the wrestling business. On this episode we focus on the first half of the card. A battle of the Rick's as the Dragon takes on the Ravishing One, Bravo tries to set a World Bench Press record & the Women's Tag Team Titles are up for grabs in a best 2 out of 3 falls match that just might steal the show. We close out this week with a fantasy re-imagining of the first ever house show Royal Rumble in St Louis from October 1987. Since that match was botched in reality we give it a new coat of paint. 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  

The wrap up of our January 1988 show is serving up some fun action including some new Bees in an 8-man tag match, Billy Jerk & Patera face some of Heenan's men, a new wrestler is on the scene and he's bringing Bad News to the WWF. The show wraps up with a wild tag match. It's an early sighting of the Mega Powers as Hogan and Savage take on the Honky Tonk Man & the Hart Foundation. 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

DiBiase's quest to buy the World Wrestling Federation Championship comes into focus and he has a BIG plan. Valentine and Beefcake are deep into the war to settle their differences, a mid-south flavoured tag team match is on tap and the unlikely challenge of Rick Rude may over power Hulk Hogan. All this to get us to the first televised Royal Rumble! The recording ran a bit long so we're releasing this show in two parts. 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