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Do you enjoy the annual PWI magazine list of the top 500 wrestlers in the world? Bob Smith, the host of The Outdated Wrestling Hour and former PWI managing editor, wrote the first two PWI 500 articles in 1991 and '92. Now, joined by a nonpareil pair of wrestling experts - John McAdam and Steve Gennarelli of the Arcadian Vanguard podcast Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam - Smith and these longtime wrestling mavens offer a new concept: A look back at the top 100 wrestlers of the sport's wildest decade, the 1970s. What more could you want - here's a chance to relive history on one of wrestling's most unique podcasts. See if your all-time favorites made the list!

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The Outdated Wrestling Hour returns as host Bob Smith (formerly the managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated in the '80s and '90s) welcomes a pair of soon-to-be legendary podcasters in Benny Scala and Dan Sebastiano, the hosts of the hugely successful Dan & Benny In The Ring! These longtime wrestling experts and fans detail why their show has been so vital, and you'll see why the broadcasts are a favorite landing place for wrestling stars both new and classic. Plus: The trio veers off topic and talks MLB, fast food, and a lot more in the type of freeform conversation that's made Smith's nostalgia podcast an out-of-the-box hit!

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What more can we say - PWI legend Bill Apter and Outdated Wrestling Hour host Bob Smith (Bill's former managing editor) engage in a heartfelt and spirited discussion about wrestling magazines, his time with London Publishing, wrestling censorship, apartment house wrestling, Moondogs, Bruno Sammartino versus Pedro Morales, Bill's amazing current life in wrestling, and much more. It's two old friends talking old school action and old good times - and you get to listen in!

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In this special edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, former Pro Wrestling Illustrated managing editor Bob Smith takes a trip back in time to detail how he first laid eyes on one of the biggest legends in history: "Superstar" Billy Graham, who passed away one day before this episode was recorded. It's a fond remembrance of a once-of-a-kind star, the likes of which the mat world will never see again. Plus: A look ahead at future shows for this unique, nostalgic podcast!

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We're back with a special hybrid episode of the Grenade as we begin to look at August TV for 1987 in the WWF, then from there I have a little fun playing "What If?" as I fantasy book a SUMMERSLAM 87 card featuring the final match of "Living Legend" Bruno Sammartino! Topics on WWF TV this week include the first ever WWF Posedown competition between Superstar Graham and Butch Reed, the debut of "Ravishing' Rick Rude, The Million Dollar Man evicts honeymooners, Bobby Heenan removes the neck brace, Sherri Martel the NEW Women's Champion, a Macho Powerbomb, the J.Y.Bee, Brutus "The Stylist" Beefcake, Outback Jack talks the Mongolian Mist, Koko gets a t-shirt, plus Tag Champs Hart Foundation defend against Rick Martel & Junkyard Dog. All of that and soundbites galore!

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WWF TV – For the Weekend of AUGUST 1st through the 3rd, 1987
Topics on WWF TV this week include the first ever WWF Posedown competition between Superstar Graham and Butch Reed, the debut of "Ravishing' Rick Rude, The Million Dollar Man evicts honeymooners, Bobby Heenan removes the neck brace, Sherri Martel the NEW Women's Champion, a Macho Powerbomb, the J.Y.Bee, Brutus "The Stylist" Beefcake, Outback Jack talks the Mongolian Mist, Koko gets a t-shirt, plus Tag Champs Hart Foundation defend against Rick Martel & Junkyard Dog. All of that and soundbites galore from the likes of Mean Gene, The Hart Foundation, The Million Dollar Man, Rougeaus, Danny Davis, Craig DeGeorge, Outback Jack, The Islanders, Outlaw Ron Bass, One Man Gang, Gorilla & Heenan.

Then from there I have a little fun playing "What If?" as I fantasy book a SUMMERSLAM 87 card featuring the final match of "Living Legend" Bruno Sammartino! 

The Grenade is back with Episode #89 featuring tons of news, results, and soundbites for AUGUST 1987 in the WWF! First, we tackle the latest WWF news including... Bruno Sammartino's FINAL MATCH, Ken Patera's Injury, Kamala Quits, Bleeding is Banned, do we have NEW Tag Team Champions?!?!?,Plus, Da Crusher & the Baron, the Piledriver Album, WWF vs. NWA, the next SNME, the revamped Women's Division, & more!

From there, I'll look into WWF Results for the month of August covering MSG, The Spectrum, Maple Leaf Gardens, Sam Houston Coliseum, Boston Garden, Nassau Coliseum, The Meadowlands, Montreal Forum, Richfield Coliseum, Los Angeles Sports Arena, and more! Featuring the FINAL MATCH OF BRUNO SAMMARTINO as he teams with Hulk Hogan! Plus, the Paul Boesch Retirement show, Pat Patterson out of retirement, The Snake Returns to action, Bam Bam Bigelow & Ted Dibiase on the road full time, Dynamite Kid Rehabs, Mongolian Stretcher Match, Whipping Matches, we learn what $300 will buy you, Nikolai beats the Warrior(?), David Sammartino back, Chavo Guerrero Debuts, Orton vs. Muraco, RICK MARTEL finds a new partner, & so much more!

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The Grenade is back with Episode #89 featuring tons of news, results, and soundbites for AUGUST 1987 in the WWF! First, we tackle the latest WWF news including... Bruno Sammartino's FINAL MATCH, Ken Patera's Injury, Kamala Quits, Bleeding is Banned, do we have NEW Tag Team Champions?!?!?,Plus, Da Crusher & the Baron, the Piledriver Album, WWF vs. NWA, the next SNME, the revamped Women's Division, & more!

From there, I'll look into WWF Results for the month of August covering MSG, The Spectrum, Maple Leaf Gardens, Sam Houston Coliseum, Boston Garden, Nassau Coliseum, The Meadowlands, Montreal Forum, Richfield Coliseum, Los Angeles Sports Arena, and more! Featuring the FINAL MATCH OF BRUNO SAMMARTINO as he teams with Hulk Hogan! Plus, the Paul Boesch Retirement show, Pat Patterson out of retirement, The Snake Returns to action, Bam Bam Bigelow & Ted Dibiase on the road full time, Dynamite Kid Rehabs, Mongolian Stretcher Match, Whipping Matches, Nikolai beats the Warrior(?), David Sammartino back, Chavo Guerrero Debuts, Orton vs. Muraco, RICK MARTEL finds a new partner, & so much more!

It was one of the best feuds of wrestling history, according to The Outdated Wrestling Hour host (and former Pro Wrestling Illustrated managing editor) Bob Smith, and we know a lot of fans feel the same way: It's the legendary breakup of Larry Zbyszko and Bruno Sammartino! Get the full scoop on one of the most infamous moments  in WWF history as Bob and special guest Javier Ojst (of The Pro Wrestling Stories website) bring back so many details we'd wager many fans have forgotten about. It's another hour of the kind of unique and upbeat wrestling talk you wont find anywhere else!

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Four days to Mania! Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray break down the action from the final Monday Night Raw before WrestleMania, with Cody Rhodes handing Solo Sikoa his first loss in the main event. Does Cody finally look like THE guy to knock off Roman Reigns? Dave and Bully also dive into the Mysterio family feud, and NXT’s Carmelo Hayes stops by to talk about his title match at Stand and Deliver against Bron Breakker.

In the 10th edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, host Bob Smith (best known for his years with Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine) takes a look back at 10 action-packed matches that still live on in his memory - and, luckily, they're ones that you can see at the press of a button.  Also: Podcast news, listener mail, upcoming events ... and learn what Micrin was, all on pro wrestling's most off-beat and upbeat podcast!

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GRENADE BONUS SHOW - Grenade Episode #80 is still on the way covering all of the MAY 1987 NEWS and RESULTS in the WWF, but for now check out yet another bonus episode featruing CARY SILKIN as our guest on the Regional Rasslin' Podcast, where we Talk the Territories!

This week the Regional Rasslin' Podcast welcomes the former Owner of Ring of Honor, and the First Ever ROH Hall Of Fame Legacy Award Recipient, Mr. CARY SILKIN. Cary puts his time as promoter aside to go back in time and talk growing up as a fan in hopes to preserve some wrestling history. Many of the topics discussed in this first episode of the "Silkin Series" include Cary's introduction to Pro Wrestling in 1966, his first attended wrestling show at Sunnyside Gardens in 1967, wrestling going "black" in the late 1960s, the impact of the Magazines, the TV format driving ticket sales, "Air-Conditioned" Buildings, the art of the Dark Match, the introduction to the wonderful world of UHF TV and the struggle of TV antennas, attending his first MSG card in 1971 headlined by WWWF Champ Pedro Morales vs. his favorite heel Fred Blassie, seeing blood on TV, New York "Blue Laws", Willie "GILLIE" Gilzenberg, the 1958 Riot with Dick the Bruiser, who was better Pedro Morales or Victor Rivera, keeping the Latino population happy, Tank Morgan drugging his opponents with LSD as a "RIB", the intriguing career of Arman Hussian, the success of Antonino Rocca & Miguel Perez, wrestling comes to Cary's hometown of Cranford NJ in 1970, attending Bruno Sammartino vs. Pedro Morales at Shea Stadium, early ladies wrestling in the U.S., Mickey the barber (that a**hole!), watching the Los Angeles and Florida territories on Spanish Channels, and envying Al Getz! Plus, other names discussed on the program include Bruno Sammartino, Pedro Morales, Baron Mikel Scicluna, Arnold Skaaland, Angelo Savoldi, Pete Sanchez, The Rugged Russians, Crusher Verdu, Gorilla Monsoon, Ivan Koloff, and more!

****** DISCLAIMER: Unfortunately, there were connection issues during the final 15 minutes or so of the conversation and thus there are a few spotty points in the audio on Cary's end. While I'm big on quaity audio, this conversation was simply too important to edit out the final segment of the show!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #005
CARY SILKIN - THE SILKIN SERIES VOL. 1
This week the Regional Rasslin' Podcast welcomes the former Owner of Ring of Honor, and the First Ever ROH Hall Of Fame Legacy Award Recipient, Mr. CARY SILKIN. Cary puts his time as promoter aside to go back in time and talk growing up as a fan in hopes to preserve some wrestling history. Many of the topics discussed in this first episode of the "Silkin Series" include Cary's introduction to Pro Wrestling in 1966, his first attended wrestling show at Sunnyside Gardens in 1967, wrestling going "black" in the late 1960s, the impact of the Magazines, the TV format driving ticket sales, "Air-Conditioned" Buildings, the art of the Dark Match, the introduction to the wonderful world of UHF TV and the struggle of TV antennas, attending his first MSG card in 1971 headlined by WWWF Champ Pedro Morales vs. his favorite heel Fred Blassie, seeing blood on TV, New York "Blue Laws", Willie "GILLIE" Gilzenberg, the 1958 Riot with Dick the Bruiser, who was better Pedro Morales or Victor Rivera, keeping the Latino population happy, Tank Morgan drugging his opponents with LSD... as a RIB, the intriguing career of Arman Hussian, the success of Antonino Rocca & Miguel Perez, wrestling comes to Cary's hometown of Cranford NJ in 1970, attending Bruno Sammartino vs. Pedro Morales at Shea Stadium, early ladies wrestling in the U.S., Mickey the barber (that a**hole!), and watching the Los Angeles and Florida territories on Spanish Channels. Plus, other names discussed on the program include Bruno Sammartino, Pedro Morales, Baron Mikel Scicluna, Arnold Skaaland, Angelo Savoldi, Pete Sanchez, The Rugged Russians, Crusher Verdu, Gorilla Monsoon, Ivan Koloff, and more!

As the 1987 WWWF Project returns after the holidays, we wanted to treat you to another BONUS episode featured on the Grenade, it's Episode #2 of our brand new REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST!

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL! In this episode of the Regional Rasslin' Podcast, Guest Co-Host John McAdam returns as we continue to talk 1977 in the WWWF! We'll spend some time discussing "Superstar" Billy Graham's reign as Champion, from his title win in Baltimore to his challengers, to his touring of other territories with the WWF belt! We'll also talk Bruno Sammartino's Post Championship run and look at the tag teams of 1977 including NEW Tag Champs Mr. Fuji & Toru Tanaka, Larry Zbyszko & Tony Garea... and with Billy White Wolf OUT, Chief Jay Strongbow finds himself a new partner in "High Chief" Peter Maivia! All of that, plus SOUND BITES, and more! Join us as we Talk the Territories!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #002
1977 IN THE WWWF - PART 2

In this episode of the Regional Rasslin' Podcast, Guest Co-Host John McAdam returns as we continue to talk 1977 in the WWWF! We'll spend some time discussing "Superstar" Billy Graham's reign as Champion, from his title win to his challengers, to his touring of other territories with the WWF belt! We'll also talk Bruno Sammartino's Post Championship run, including his rematches vs. The Superstar for the title! We also look at the tag teams of 1977 including NEW Tag Champs Mr. Fuji & Toru Tanaka, Larry Zbyszko & Tony Garea... and with Billy White Wolf OUT, Chief Jay Strongbow finds himself a new partner in "High Chief" Peter Maivia! All of that, and more! Join us as we Talk the Territories!

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL! In this episode of the Regional Rasslin' Podcast, Guest Co-Host John McAdam returns as we continue to talk 1977 in the WWWF! We'll spend some time discussing "Superstar" Billy Graham's reign as Champion, from his title win in Baltimore to his challengers, to his touring of other territories with the WWF belt! We'll also talk Bruno Sammartino's Post Championship run and look at the tag teams of 1977 including NEW Tag Champs Mr. Fuji & Toru Tanaka, Larry Zbyszko & Tony Garea... and with Billy White Wolf OUT, Chief Jay Strongbow finds himself a new partner in "High Chief" Peter Maivia! All of that, plus SOUND BITES, and more! Join us as we Talk the Territories!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #002
1977 IN THE WWWF - PART 2

In this episode of the Regional Rasslin' Podcast, Guest Co-Host John McAdam returns as we continue to talk 1977 in the WWWF! We'll spend some time discussing "Superstar" Billy Graham's reign as Champion, from his title win to his challengers, to his touring of other territories with the WWF belt! We'll also talk Bruno Sammartino's Post Championship run, including his rematches vs. The Superstar for the title! We also look at the tag teams of 1977 including NEW Tag Champs Mr. Fuji & Toru Tanaka, Larry Zbyszko & Tony Garea... and with Billy White Wolf OUT, Chief Jay Strongbow finds himself a new partner in "High Chief" Peter Maivia! All of that, and more! Join us as we Talk the Territories!

We take a break from 1987 in the WWF this week to showcase our brand new "Regional Rasslin' Podcast" where we Talk the Territories! Special Guest Co-Host John McAdam joins the show to discuss 1977 in the WWWF in this 2-Part topic. (The 1987 WWF Project returns after the holidays!)

This week as we set the stage for 1977 in the WWWF, we go back to 1976 and discuss a variety of topics from Chief Jay Strongbow's return to the company, Bruno Sammartino's challengers, Superstar Graham's first run in NY, Stan Hansen breaking the neck of Bruno and how it played a major roll in Sammartino looking to drop the title, The Executioners Tag Title reign and being stripped of the belts, the epic "Tag Title Tournament" that brough John McAdam a delayed Christmas present, the return of former champion Stan Stasiak, Antonino Rocca on commentary, TV formats, a young Bruiser Brody, and old Carlos Rocha, newcomers Bob Backlund & Ken Patera, President Willie Gilzeberg, Referees of the 1970s. We'll also look at "outside" talent brought in for showcase matches at MSG like Pat Patterson, Verne & Greg Gagne, Gino Hernandez, and DUSTY RHODES! Plus, were there really THREE Executioners or was it all an "Optical Illusion" as the good Captain would have you believe?!?

And it doesn't end there, as we look at an end of an era... We dive into the final challengers of Bruno Sammartino's time as Champion in the early part of 1977. We discuss Bruno vs. Brody, Stasiak, Ken Patera at MSG, Baron Von Raschke, & more! All of that, and so much more! New fans to this era, we think you'll really learn some things and enjoy the discussion. Longtime fans who know this era, we hope you'll enjoy this nostalgic trip back in time and maybe learn something new... I know we did!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #001
1977 IN THE WWWF - PART 1

This week as we set the stage for 1977 in the WWWF, we go back to 1976 and discuss a variety of topics from Chief Jay Strongbow's return to the company, Bruno Sammartino's challengers, Superstar Graham's first run in NY, Stan Hansen breaking the neck of Bruno and how it played a major roll in Sammartino looking to drop the title, The Executioners Tag Title reign and being stripped of the belts, the epic "Tag Title Tournament" that brough John McAdam a delayed Christmas present, the return of former champion Stan Stasiak, Antonino Rocca on commentary, TV formats, a young Bruiser Brody, and old Carlos Rocha, newcomers Bob Backlund & Ken Patera, President Willie Gilzeberg, Referees of the 1970s. We'll also look at "outside" talent brought in for showcase matches at MSG like Pat Patterson, Verne & Greg Gagne, Gino Hernandez, and DUSTY RHODES! Plus, were there really THREE Executioners or was it all an "Optical Illusion" as the good Captain would have you believe?!?

And it doesn't end there, as we look at an end of an era... We dive into the final challengers of Bruno Sammartino's time as Champion in the early part of 1977. We discuss Bruno vs. Brody, Stasiak, Ken Patera at MSG, Baron Von Raschke, & more! All of that, and so much more! New fans to this era, we think you'll really learn some things and enjoy the discussion. Longtime fans who know this era, we hope you'll enjoy this nostalgic trip back in time and maybe learn something new... I know we did!

IT'S THE DEBUT EDITION OF THE REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST where we Talk the Territories! Special Guest Co-Host John McAdam joins the show to discuss 1977 in the WWWF in this 2-Part topic. This week as we set the stage for 1977 in the WWWF, we go back to 1976 and discuss a variety of topics from Chief Jay Strongbow's return to the company, Bruno Sammartino's final year of challengers, Superstar Graham's first run in NY, Stan Hansen breaking the neck of Bruno and how it played a major roll in Sammartino looking to drop the title, The Executioners Tag Title reign and being stripped of the belts, the epic "Tag Title Tournament" that brough John McAdam a delayed Christmas present, the return of former champion Stan Stasiak, Antonino Rocca on commentary, TV formats, a young Bruiser Brody, and old Carlos Rocha, newcomers Bob Backlund & Ken Patera, President Willie Gilzeberg, Referees of the 1970s. We'll also look at "outside" talent brought in for showcase matches at MSG like Pat Patterson, Verne & Greg Gagne, Gino Hernandez, and DUSTY RHODES! Plus, were there really THREE Executioners or was it all an "Optical Illusion" as the good Captain would have you believe?!?

And it doesn't end there, as we look at an end of an era... We dive into the final challengers of Bruno Sammartino's time as Champion in the early part of 1977. We discuss Bruno vs. Brody, Stasiak, Ken Patera at MSG, Baron Von Raschke, & more! All of that, and so much more! New fans to this era, we think you'll really learn some things and enjoy the discussion. Longtime fans who know this era, we hope you'll enjoy this nostalgic trip back in time and maybe learn something new... I know we did!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #001
1977 IN THE WWWF - PART 1

This week as we set the stage for 1977 in the WWWF, we go back to 1976 and discuss a variety of topics from Chief Jay Strongbow's return to the company, Bruno Sammartino's challengers, Superstar Graham's first run in NY, Stan Hansen breaking the neck of Bruno and how it played a major roll in Sammartino looking to drop the title, The Executioners Tag Title reign and being stripped of the belts, the epic "Tag Title Tournament" that brough John McAdam a delayed Christmas present, the return of former champion Stan Stasiak, Antonino Rocca on commentary, TV formats, a young Bruiser Brody, and old Carlos Rocha, newcomers Bob Backlund & Ken Patera, President Willie Gilzeberg, Referees of the 1970s. We'll also look at "outside" talent brought in for showcase matches at MSG like Pat Patterson, Verne & Greg Gagne, Gino Hernandez, and DUSTY RHODES! Plus, were there really THREE Executioners or was it all an "Optical Illusion" as the good Captain would have you believe?!?

And it doesn't end there, as we look at an end of an era... We dive into the final challengers of Bruno Sammartino's time as Champion in the early part of 1977. We discuss Bruno vs. Brody, Stasiak, Ken Patera at MSG, Baron Von Raschke, & more! All of that, and so much more! New fans to this era, we think you'll really learn some things and enjoy the discussion. Longtime fans who know this era, we hope you'll enjoy this nostalgic trip back in time and maybe learn something new... I know we did!

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NEVER SAY DIE... ELECTRIFY!!! We've reached another milestone here on the Grenade with Episode 25, and we're just in time for another Watch-Along party as we close out the month of October '89 with the NWA's Halloween Havoc PPV.... featuring, THUNDERDOME!

Come join us for nearly 3 hours of action-packed excitement as we watch on the WWE Network. Or, kick back, relax, and listen as hosts Ray & Steve take you through the show. We even include some original audio entrances throughout the show so that you can go back in time and get the "real feel" of the show, and not that overdubbed Network music!

During the show, not only do we discuss what's going on in the PPV, but we talk PPV buy rates, the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission and their new rules for wrestling, the Fire Marshall threatening to shut down the show when a pyro stunt goes wrong, Elvira, frugal Mike Rotunda, the brilliant booking of Cornette & Kevin Sullivan, Samoan wrestling history, how much the Philly fans HATE the Dudes, R.I.P. to Butch Reed, we fantasy re-book the Rich vs. Cuban segment of the show,  we speculate what Bruno was thinking once he saw the cage lowered, plus Steve's neighbors have a few drinks too many!

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NWA HALLOWEEN HAVOC '89
10/28/89 - Philadelphia, PA

• The Z-Man (Tom Zenk) vs. Capt. Mike Rotunda
• The Midnight Express & Dr. Death vs. The Samoan Swat Team & Samoan Savage
• "Wildfire" Tommy Rich vs. The Cuban Assassin
• World Tag Champions The Freebirds vs. The Dynamic Dudes
• The Steiner Brothers vs. The Debut of DOOM (w/Woman)
• U.S. Heavyweight Champion Lex Luger vs. Flyin' Brian Pillman
• The Road Warriors vs. The SkyScrapers
• THUNDERDOME: Ric Flair & Sting (w/Ole Anderson) vs. Terry Funk & The Great Muta (w/Gary Hart) - Special Referee: Bruno Sammartino

  - All of that, plus interviews galore throughout the night conducted by Gordon Solie and Chris Cruise!