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The Wrestling Memory Grenade

The WrestleCopia Network
WWF
Summerslam 1988
Ultimate Warrior
Honky Tonk Man
The Powers Of Pain
Ted Dibiase
Brutus Beefcake
Andre the Giant
Randy Savage
Summerslam
Summerslam 88
Hulk Hogan
Mega Bucks
Mega Powers
Fabulous Rougeaus
British Bulldogs
World Wrestling Federation
Bad News Brown
Rick Rude
Junkyard Dog

You pull the pin and we’ll pick up the pieces… Join host Ray Russell for an exciting trip down Memory Lane as we analyze and discuss years of wrestling history from your favorite promotions. From Hulkamania to Mulkeymania, from the Four Horsemen to the nWo, from the Midnight Express to the Lex Express. Which promotion are we deep diving into next? What year have we time-traveled back to now? Tune ... more

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This week on the Grenade, we move another week closer to closing out 1988 in the WWF as we look at the weekend TV for December 17th through the 19th. The entire Royal Rumble card is finalized! Vince McMahon verbally attacks Mr. Fuji's accent to the p... more

This week in the Grenade we continue on through December 1988 in the WWF, looking at another week of TV! The Rockers & Brain Busters continue their issues from the Survivor Series, with a wild brawl around the arena. Randy Savage speaks out on would-... more

This week on the Grenade we kick off December 1988 TV in the WWF. We get our first glimpse of the Bushwhackers, but they're not the only "team" to debut, as we are also introduced to the Rosati Sisters as part of Prime Time. Plus, Macho Man responds ... more

This week, The Wrestling Memory Grenade looks at DECEMBER 1988 WWF NEWS & RESULTS! Talking Debuts & Returns, Blue Blazer Injury, Sugar Ray/Lalonde revenue, Warrior's Car Stolen at gun point, WWF Champion "Macho Man" Randy Savage takes on all comers f... more

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Recent Guests

John Poz
Podcaster and wrestling historian, known for his insights on wrestling history.
Episode: WMG 152: With Guest JOHN POZ! (OCT. 88 WWF TV - RED ROOSTER DEBUTS)
Jon Paz
From the Two Man Power Trip
Two Man Power Trip Podcast
Episode: WMG 151: Mr. Perfect Arrives, Hercules Turns Face, Akeem Dances (WWF TV 10/1/88 Weekend)
Bob Smith
Former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated and current host of the Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast.
Outdated Wrestling Hour
Episode: Episode 139: Featuring Longtime PWI Editor, Bob Smith! (Creator of the PWI 500!)
Dave Dynasty
Host of Wrestling Nostalgia, providing insights into wrestling history.
Wrestling Nostalgia Podcast
Episode: Episode 132: JUNE 1988 WWF NEWS & RESULTS (Weasel Suits, Powers of Pain,When Fans Attack!)

Host

Ray Russell
Host of Wrestling Memory Grenade, Ray Russell provides a nostalgic look back at professional wrestling history, rich with analyzing matches, characters, and unforgettable moments. His enthusiastic storytelling brings the past to life for listeners who crave both humor and insight into the wrestling world.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 50 ratings
  • Da Best!

    “Rugged” Ray Russell is one of the best in the game! His hard work and knowledge is truly a credit to the professional wrestling and podcasting worlds!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Captain Nicholas Andrew
    United States10 months ago
  • Brother

    Just found this podcast about a month ago and now I’m hooked. Went all the way back to the beginning and enjoying the 1989 NWA shows. Can’t wait to catch up one day.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Milo Evil
    United States10 months ago
  • Nice trip down memory lane.

    Love the concept of going over the WWF for each month with match and TV results plus some great behind the scenes news for the time period. Love the awesome sound bites as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thebuddy727
    United Statesa year ago
  • Decent

    Tried this one the last few weeks. It's an OK show but it's somewhat off putting to hear how great this guy thinks he is. Yeah, we get it, making a podcast is so hard, the "network", you're so great, it's so tiring, editing, blah blah BLAH... It's a DECENT show, chill man. If you can get past that, it's a good enough show from a fun era of the WWF

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    TheRealGordy
    United Statesa year ago
  • Awesome Show

    Love the reviews of old school WWF! Let’s pull the pin on another great show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    amlan74
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners have shared their excitement about the coverage of significant wrestling events, expressing satisfaction with revisiting their childhood memories through the discussions.
Some reviews mention that the content may be overly focused on the host's perspectives or enthusiastic nature, but overall, the quality remains high.
Feedback highlights the host's engaging style and ability to entertain while delivering information on wrestling's past.
Listeners appreciate the nostalgic aspect of the show, praising the in-depth look at wrestling history and memorable events.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#219
United States/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#155
United Kingdom/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#171
Germany/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#191
Australia/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#56
Denmark/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#79
Norway/Sports/Wrestling

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 139: Featuring Longtime PWI Editor, Bob Smith! (Creator of the PWI 500!)
Q: How did you feel about the evolution of wrestling into more sports entertainment during your career?
Bob expressed that while he enjoyed his job, certain aspects like character gimmicks started to detract from the wrestling he loved, noting that he appreciated the alternative indie shows available at the time.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wrestling Memory Grenade

What is The Wrestling Memory Grenade about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content focuses on an in-depth exploration of wrestling history, featuring nostalgia-laden discussions about significant events, matches, and personalities that shaped the industry from the 1980s onward. Listeners can expect detailed reviews of past wrestling events, particularly highlighting the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), as well as engaging anecdotes and commentary from the host about memorable moments in wrestling. The show offers a unique blend of historical insight and entertainment, appealing to both die-hard wrestling fans and those looking to relive the excitement of classic wrestling eras. It frequently revisits iconic storylines, character arcs, and match results, providing a thorough retrospective on the entertainment'... more

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1. Regional Rasslin' - Territory Talk
2. The Retro Wrestling Re-View
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2. Jon Paz
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4. Dave Dynasty

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