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    Episode 01: The NWA - Setting the Stage for 1989

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    About this Episode

    BOOM! The Wrestling Memory Grenade is on the air!

    The Grenade will be taking you on a weekly trip down Memory Lane as we focus on one promotion and year at a time. Join us as we analyze everything that happened throughout that 12-month period. It’s a mixture of information, discussions, results, watch-alongs, special guests, and so much more.

    Tune in to Episode #1 as we kick things off by examining the National Wrestling Alliance circa 1989. (Note: Thanks to my co-host Steve Eckstat for spoiling the planned in-podcast announcement. He literally lets the cat out of the bag within 2 minutes!!!  D’oh)

    In our first episode, we’ll recap the tail end of 1988 by discussing the Ted Turner buyout of JCP and the ramifications it had on the NWA. We’ll also talk about the demotion of the head booker and in-ring superstar “the American Dream” Dusty Rhodes. Plus, there’s a new sheriff in town… and his name is Jim Herd!!!

    From there, we look at Starrcade ’88 and the fallout it had leading into 1989.

    We discuss all of that, plus we’ve tracked down and watched everything we could find from the company that aired between the dates of December 31, 1988 through January 15, 1989. We’ll review all of those results and look into the behind the scenes goings-on as reported by the dirt sheets from that period.

    We’ve included a breakdown of some of the results we’ll be discussing below so that you can follow along.
     
     - Ted Turner buys JCP
     - Dusty Rhodes loses his power
     - Exit the American Dream, Enter Jim Herd

    NWA Starrcade ’88 Results and Fallout (00:20:56)

    NWA Championship Wrestling 12/31/88 (Sat. Morning Show)  (00:34:37)
    Hosted by David Crockett & Paul E. Dangerously, featuring the likes of the JYD, Paul E’s Original Midnight Express, “Hotstuff” Eddie Gilbert, the Texas Broncos, the Fantastics, tag-team Ladies action, and the “high flying” action of the Commandos. 

    NWA World Championship Wrestling 12/31/88 (Sat. Night 6:05) (00:46:42)
    It’s New Year’s Eve, so it’s PSA time as Jim Ross, Eddie Gilbert, and even the evil Paul E. Dangerously remind us not to drink and drive!  And featuring a 6-Woman Tag, JYD, Eddie Gilbert, another 5-star classic involving the Commandos, Dustin Rhodes & Kendall Windham, the Original Midnights, the Fantastics, and an appearance by Missy Hyatt. Plus, they give away Starrcade action on FREE TV! What were they thinking???

    NWA Main Event 1/1/89 (1:10:25)
    Those Texas Broncos are at it again. Plus, the Original Midnights vs. The Fantastics, and a huge main event with World Champion Ric Flair teaming with U.S. Champion Barry Windham to take on Bam Bam Bigelow and “American Dream" Dusty Rhodes!!!

    NWA Championship Wrestling 1/7/89 (Morning Show) (1:18:47)
    Hosted this week by David Crockett & Jim Cornette. Featuring tag team action from Sting & Lex Luger, Al Perez & Larry Zbyszko, and the dreaded Russian Assassins. Abdullah the Butcher EATS Segment 6! Plus, youngster Steve Casey, Eddie Gilbert, and a fun but short main event featuring U.S. Champion Barry Windham vs. Capt. Redneck Dick Murdoch.

    NWA World Championship Wrestling 1/7/89 moves to 7:05!?!?! Sacrilege!!!
    A Year-In-Review show highlighting the events of 1988.

    NWA Championship Wrestling 1/14/89 (Morning Show) (1:29:28)
    Hosted by David Crockett & Paul E. Dangerously, featuring a wild angle between the Road Warriors and the Varsity Club just minutes after the Roadies destroy a pair of unfortunate souls in the ring. 
    Other action involving the Original Midnights, Steve Casey, Dustin Rhodes, Kendall Windham, Al Perez, and Larry Zbyszko. Plus, this week’s main event features the odd pairing of Michael Hayes and the JYD vs. The Russian Assassins.

    NWA World Championship Wrestling 1/14/88 (Sat. Night) (1:37:25)
    ANGLE ALERT!!
    ! Eddie Gilbert battles U.S. Champion Barry Windham to kick off the show, and it leads to a special challenge tag team match for next week! Who will Gilbert’s mystery partner be???

    Plus, we’ll see Steve Eckstat’s favorite wrestler Michael P.S. Hayes, the Varsity Club, The Road Warriors, Sting, Lex Luger, the Original Midnights, Al Perez, Larry Zbyszko, Jim Cornette’s Midnight Express, and Dick Murdoch. All of that and Mike Rotunda gets his TV Title rematch against Champion Rick Steiner. Missy Hyatt chats with the Nature Boy Ric Flair, and the Roadies announce their new partner in the 6-Man Tag Team Championships.

    NWA Main Event 1/15/89 (2:02:22)
    From the Omni, featuring a hodgepodge of 6-man tag team action in the main event when Dusty Rhodes teams with JYD and Rick Steiner to take on the unique pairing of Road Warrior Hawk, Paul Ellering, and… Steve “Dr. Death” Williams???

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    The Grenade returns with a major piece of wrestling history as we cover the WWF's NBC Special "THE MAIN EVENT" from February 5, 1988. Featuring the largest viewing audience in North American wrestling history. Some 33 Million viewers tuned in to witness the rematch from WrestleMania III when WWF Champion Hulk Hogan battled Andre the Giant, featuring the epic "Twin Referee" angle, and the Hulkster losing his title after over 4 years. Also, "Macho Man" Randy Savage challenges the Honky Tonk Man for his IC Title... Plus, we talk politics at this event and how it changed the course of wrestling history forever!

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    Episode 113: Finishing January 1988 WWF TV (Hulk/Andre Hype, Get Well Matilda, Miss Betsy, More)

    Episode 113: Finishing January 1988 WWF TV (Hulk/Andre Hype, Get Well Matilda, Miss Betsy, More)

    It's the first Grenade of 2024 as we close out the month of January 1988 with two more weeks of WWF TV! It's MONSTER hype for the upcoming NBC Special "The Main Event", featuring HULK VS. ANDRE II. Plus, Ted Dibiase schemes, a Macho/Honky Tonk Confrontation, Get Well Matilda, Bad News Brown's in-ring debut, Hercules issues a challenge to The Ultimate Warrior, Craig DeGeorge meets Miss Betsy, Demolition climbing the ladder, the Sam Houston/Danny Davis feud continues, Vince McMahon hosts Prime Time in place of an ailing Gorilla Monsoon, Hacksaw promos everywhere, & soundbites galore!

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    Includes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!

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    It's the first Grenade of 2024 as we close out the month of January 1988 with two more weeks of WWF TV! It's MONSTER hype for the upcoming NBC Special "The Main Event", featuring HULK VS. ANDRE II. Plus, Ted Dibiase schemes, a Macho/Honky Tonk Confrontation, Get Well Matilda, Bad News Brown's in-ring debut, Hercules issues a challenge to The Ultimate Warrior, Craig DeGeorge meets Miss Betsy, Demolition climbing the ladder, the Sam Houston/Danny Davis feud continues, Vince McMahon hosts Prime Time in place of an ailing Gorilla Monsoon, Hacksaw promos everywhere, & soundbites galore!

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