The Wrestling Memory Grenade

By: The WrestleCopia Network
  • Summary

  • 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 in and find out!
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Episodes
  • Episode 148: The Rougeaus' Surprise & Bad News for Macho Man! (9/17/88 WWF WEEKEND)
    Nov 21 2024

    IT'S GRENADE #148, COVERING THE WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER 17, 1988 WWF TV! Just some of the stuff discussed this week... The Fabulous Rougeau Brothers introduce their SURPRISE to the world, their new manager Jimmy Hart... Find out how will the Hart Foundation respond! Ted Dibiase is preparing to purchase his next big "possession", but what or WHO will it be? The Blue Blazer makes his Superstars Debut, while George "The Animal" Steele makes his final appearance in a WWF ring for 9 years! Plus, Vince McMahon steps in for Gorilla Monsoon as host of Prime Time this week, Bad News Brown issues a challenge to WWF Champ Macho Man Savage, Hacksaw & Dino Bravo exchange words, The Big Boss Man appears on the Brother Love Show as he calls out Hulk Hogan, Rick Rude promises even more revealing tights after his incident with Jake Roberts, Brutus Beefcake has words for the Outlaw, a new more aggressive Honky Tonk Man warns new IC Champ The Ultimate Warrior, British Bulldogs are gunning for Tag Champs Demolition, and the BARON makes his syndicated TV debut as manager of the Powers of Pain. All of that, and so much more, plus soundbites galore!

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Episode 147 - JAKE STRIPS RUDE NEKKID! BLAZER DEBUTS! (9/10/88 WWF WEEKEND)
    Nov 14 2024

    IT'S THE WRESTLING MEMORY GRENADE #147. COVERING THE WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER 10, 1988 WWF TV! Jake "The Snake" Roberts STRIPS "Ravishing" Rick Rude of his tights in a fun angle! Plus, The Blue Blazer makes his TV debut, The Fabulous Rougeaus begin taunting the Hart Foundation. A more aggressive Honky Tonk Man prepares to get "his" belt back from The Ultimate Warrior. President Jack Tunney fines "Outlaw" Ron Bass. Demolition calls out The British Bulldogs. Dino Bravo appears on the Brother Love Show as the Bravo/Hacksaw Duggan "Border War" continues. Jesse Ventura says a "no-no" word on weekend TV. Big Boss Man enforcing his own form of justice. We hear from the "Mecca of Manhood" SCARY Terry Taylor, You spell "PERFECT" H-E-N-N-I-G! The Macho Man invades the Prime Time Wrestling Studio, an UPDATE on the Muraco/Valentine feud, Tito Santana embraces singles competition once again, George Steele has his penultimate TV match in his 80s run, King Haku dominates in the ring as he seeks The Mega Powers, find out how Ken Patera watches the 88 Olympics, the Crockett job guys continue to work the TV Tapings, & more! All of that, and soundbites galore!

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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Episode 146 - SUMMERSLAM FALLOUT, HONKY SMASHES WARRIOR (9/3/88 WEEKEND)
    Nov 7 2024

    IT'S THE WRESTLING MEMORY GRENADE #146. COVERING THE FIRST WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 1988 WWF TV, DEALING WITH THE FALLOUT FROM SUMMERSLAM! Hulk Hogan shows off his brand new look.. complete with mineral water from Mars, BROTHER! The Honky Tonk Man seeks revenge as he smashes his guitar over the head of the NEW IC Champion Ultimate Warrior. Brutus Beefcake also seeking revenge on the "Outlaw' Ron Bass. Speaking of Bass, he introduces us to "The Maverick Brothers" on the Brother Love show this week as well! Bad News Brown beats his opponent so bad, he knocks him out of his boots (literally). Rick Rude continues to shine as he taunts Jake & Cheryl Roberts. Slick promises a "new look" for the One Man Gang. Dino Bravo & Hacksaw Duggan prepare for a "Border War". The Big Boss Man slaps poor Bobo Reeds into next week. The Bolsheviks demand a rematch vs. The Powers of Pain. The Fabulous Rougeaus with another great promo. WWF Champion Randy Savage awaits his next challenger in line. Plus, action involving the likes of The Rockers, Jake Roberts, Paul Roma, King Haku, "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, & more! All of that, and soundbites galore!

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    1 hr and 8 mins

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