
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 224 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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Welcome to this special edition of the Wrestling Memory Grenade, as guest John Poz (of the Two Man Power Trip Empire) joins Ray Russell to break down and discuss all thing Saturday Night's Main Event from July 29, 1989. Recorded for "THE BIG ONES" co... more
This week it's a special DOUBLE EDITION of the Grenade as Ray Russell covers TWO WEEKS of WWF TV as we close out the month of July 1989! It's a jam packed episode as The Ultimate Warrior calls out Andre the Giant on The Brother Love Show, Dusty Rhode... more
We continue the journey through the summer of 1989 in the WWF by discussing the weekend of July 15th - 17th TV programming! The road to SummerSlam has begun as Hulk Hogan and Brutus Beefcake accept the challenge issued by The Macho Man & Zeus! Plus, ... more
Grenade #206 looking at the weekend of July 8 - 10, 1989. Guest Matt Crowder returns to discuss all the goings on as we begin the road to SummerSlam! Randy Savage aligns himself with Zeus to issue a challenge to Hulk Hogan and "Beef-cake Bar-ber". Pl... more
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The positive is I’m so thankful for the amount of work and research that goes into each episode. The negative is the constant repeating the audio we just listened to. Literally just listened to it, and then he repeats it…every segment. After a few episodes, it’s infuriating.
I am doing a wrestling rewatch of 1988 and The Wrestling Memory Grenade's 1988 WWF project is tne perfect accompanyment.
The amount of wrestling knowledge and inside information that Ray Russell provides in each episode is immense.
I first started reading The Wrestling Observer in 1988 and I consider myself to be pretty knowledgeable, but Ray drops some nuggets that I haven't heard before, which makes his podcast a true learning experience for even the seasoned wrestlng fan.
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“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!
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.
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.
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A retro wrestling history show that guides listeners through weeks, months, and major pay-per-views from the late 1980s, with a heavy emphasis on in-ring action, promos, and behind-the-scenes storytelling. Episodes frequently center on big angles leading into SummerSlam, ongoing feuds, and cross-program promos featuring Hulk Hogan, Zeus, Dusty Rhodes, Bobby Heenan, and other era-defining personalities. The host provides a through-line with match recaps, context on promos, and era-specific color, often weaving in nostalgia, era-culture notes, and meta commentary about the marketing machine behind No Holds Barred and related promotions. Noteworthy is the dense promo-heavy content, strong archival detail, and a collaborative vibe with network ... more
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