The Wrestling Memory Grenade

Ray Russell / The WrestleCopia Network

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!

  1. WMG 197: MORE MAY 1989 WWF TV (WEEKS 3 & 4, King Coronation, Rougeaus/Rockers Brawl)

    39 MINS AGO

    WMG 197: MORE MAY 1989 WWF TV (WEEKS 3 & 4, King Coronation, Rougeaus/Rockers Brawl)

    The Grenade returns with two more weeks of MAY 1989 WWF TV goodness! As we prepare for the upcoming SNME with Boss Man vs. Hogan in a Cage AND the premiere of No Holds Barred (at a theater near you... maybe), the WWF machine just keeps on trucking. The Rougeau Brothers attack the Rockers after Shawn & Marty try a hand at singing their own theme song! Plus, the coronation of new KING "Hacksaw" Duggan, Red Rooster vs. Brooklyn Brawler, Gorilla Monsoon takes a jab at Zeus after an appearance on the Brother Love Show, Miss Elizabeth pledges her allegiance to Hulkamania, Dino Bravo gets new gear, Jake Roberts gets taken off TV after assault charges are filed, Big John Studd finishes up his run on TV, Brutus Beefcake's new haircut, the odd pair of The Blue Blazer & Hillbilly Jim team up to take on two of NYC's finest in Bad News Brown & The Brooklyn Brawler, & much more! If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more! HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    1hr 18min
  2. WMG 196: MAY 1989 WWF TV (Dibiase Attacks Jake, Garvin Referee, KING Duggan, & ZEUS!)

    7 MAY

    WMG 196: MAY 1989 WWF TV (Dibiase Attacks Jake, Garvin Referee, KING Duggan, & ZEUS!)

    New Grenade #196 as we kick off MAY TV for 1989 in the WWF. Looking into the first 2 weeks of May, the WWF debuts a new intro and look for it's Superstars TV program, ZEUS arrives in the ring, Ronnie Garvin is retired from wrestling but has a new job as WWF Trouble Shooting Referee! Speaking of referees, Danny Davis returns as an official while under probation, Warrior wants the IC Title back from Rick Rude, Brutus Beefcake vows revenge on the Macho Man & Sherri, Miss Elizabeth plans to stick with WWF Champion Hulk Hogan, Tag Champs Demolition defend against Honky Tonk & Greg Valentine, a NEW KING is crowned whe Hacksaw Duggan dethrones current King Haku, plus a great angle involving "Million $ Man" Ted Dibiase & Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Andre the Giant attacks Big John Studd, and so much more! If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more! HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    1hr 23min
  3. WMG 195: Special Guest Mike Mills Talks WCW 1994! (Hulk Hogan Arrives.. BROTHER!)

    30 APR

    WMG 195: Special Guest Mike Mills Talks WCW 1994! (Hulk Hogan Arrives.. BROTHER!)

    Welcome to a Special Edition of The Wrestling Memory Grenade #195 as Mike Mills of Booking the Territory joins Ray Russell to discuss WCW 1994, the talent, the structure change upon Hulk Hogan's arrival, and all of the good... AND bad things it caused for both the business, and the fans... Brother! As Mike would say.. Book It, Bitch!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more! HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    1hr 40min
  4. WMG 194: MAY 1989 WWF NEWS & RESULTS! (Zeus, Dusty, Piper, Hulk vs. Macho, More!)

    23 APR

    WMG 194: MAY 1989 WWF NEWS & RESULTS! (Zeus, Dusty, Piper, Hulk vs. Macho, More!)

    Guest John Poz joins Ray Russell as they discuss MAY 1989 WWF NEWS & RESULTS! Jake Roberts Arrested, Zeus begins to tour, Dusty Rhodes Arrives, Roddy Piper steps back in the ring, Hulk Hogan vs. The Macho Man takes a new turn with Sherri at ringside, Vince continues to screw with the NWA, No Holds Barred coming soon, David Sammartino apologizes, Bad News Brown finds a partner(?), Tag Champs Demolition vs. Twin Towers, IC Champ Rick Rude vs. Ultimate Warrior, Andre vs. John Studd, Dibiase vs. Jake, Duggan vs. Haku, Rockers vs. Rougeaus. Mr. Perfect vs. Bret Hart, Bushwhackers vs. Brain Busters, Rooster vs. Brawler, Barbarian vs. Neidhart, Honky vs. Hillbilly, Warlord vs. Koko, Ron Garvin Referee, The Genius, Mega Man Magee, and so much more! If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more! HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    1hr 41min
  5. WMG 193: More April 1989 WWF TV (Savage Attacks Beefcake, Retirement Match!)

    16 APR

    WMG 193: More April 1989 WWF TV (Savage Attacks Beefcake, Retirement Match!)

    This week on the Grenade, Ray Russell continues the journey back to April 1989 WWF TV to close out the month with two more weeks of storylines, gimmicks, and action galore! A double dose of Brother Love, one comedic and one very serious in demeanor. While the Bushwhackers play pranks filled with sardines on poor Brother, Brutus Beefcake is assaulted and has his hair cut by the Macho Man & Sensational Sherri! Plus, Greg Valentine vs. Ronnie Garvin in a "Retirement Match", IC Champ Rick Rude vs. The Mighty Hercules, Danny Davis back to officiating, Rick Martel reveals his new manager (as does Dino Bravo), a newer-angrier Ultimate Warrior in on the war path for Rick Rude and the IC Title, Hart Foundation split into solo competition, The Brain Busters are awesome.. the Warlord.. not so much, Hillbilly Jim is back and gunning for the Honky Tonk Man, the Genius continues his beautiful poetry, more Superfly Snuka vignettes, No Holds Barred hype won't stop, Tony Schiavone appears for the first time on Superstars, who is Brick Bronsky(?), & much more! If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more! HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    1hr 26min
  6. WMG 192: APRIL 1989 WWF TV! NEW SEASON! (Sherri Joins Macho Man, Genius Debuts!)

    9 APR

    WMG 192: APRIL 1989 WWF TV! NEW SEASON! (Sherri Joins Macho Man, Genius Debuts!)

    Coming out of WrestleMania V it's a "new season" of WWF action as we look at the first two weeks of April 1989 WWF TV. We see a post PPV angle where Hulk Hogan saves Elizabeth from the hands of the Macho Man, leading to the subsequent announcement of The Sensational Sherri as the new manager of Randy Savage! Plus, we're treated to the first two poetic vignettes featuring "THE GENIUS" Lanny Poffo! Several new house show feuds begin to kick off, ranging from Bret Hart vs. Mr. Perfect to the Twin Towers vs. Demolition. Big John Studd wants revenge on Andre the Giant. Rick Martel taunts Tito Santana. The Ultimate Warrior wants his IC Title back from Rick Rude. Jake Roberts has issues with the Million Dollar Man. Bobby Heenan dismisses the Red Rooster. The Powers of Pain go solo. We get our final look at several talents departing the company from Scott Casey to Frenchy Martin, meanwhile the Superfly is on his way back, and so much more! If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more! HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    1hr 28min
  7. WMG 191: APRIL 1989 WWF NEWS & RESULTS! (Brand New WWF Season!)

    2 APR

    WMG 191: APRIL 1989 WWF NEWS & RESULTS! (Brand New WWF Season!)

    This week on the Grenade begins the new "season" of the WWF in 1989 as former WMG co-host Steve "XStat" stops by in a guest spot to discuss the Mania fallout. With WrestleMania V now behind us, The Macho Man finds himself a new manager as he comes back for "his" WWF title in rematches with Champion Hulk Hogan. Plus, we discuss the Tag Team scene, partners disband for a fresh start, new feuds, new gimmicks, new matches, new roles, No Holds Barred is coming, what happens when you refuse to bow down to King Haku, the WWF tours Italy which leads to some unique match-ups (like Andre vs. Bret Hart!), new sets of TV Tapings, Megaman(?), Nelson Royal fills in, Kendo Nagasaki gets a tryout, & much more! If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more! HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    1hr 43min
  8. WMG 190: WWF WRESTLEMANIA V (Part 2) - THE MEGA POWERS EXPLODE EDITION!

    26 MAR

    WMG 190: WWF WRESTLEMANIA V (Part 2) - THE MEGA POWERS EXPLODE EDITION!

    It has arrived, PART 2 of the Grenade's WRESTLEMANIA V Definitive Edition Review! NEARLY FOUR HOURS OF AUDIO and THREE Guests covering everything from the return of one "Rowdy" Roddy Piper to the MEGA POWERS EXPLODING right before our very eyes (ears?)! Guest #1: We kick off Part 2 with a bang as OVP's Joe Marotta stops by to visit Ray Russell and discuss a portion of the WrestleMania V Review. It's 90-plus Minutes of nonstop laughs and fun as the duo discuss the return of "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, Piper's Pit, Brother Love, Morton Downey Jr., cigarette throwing, No Holds Barred, Jesse Ventura creating his own angles, Hulk Hogan wanting to drown Atlantic City, the Macho Man, the Mega Powers exploding, the neutral Swiss Miss Elizabeth, Sensational Sherri, Sean Mooney's nervousness around Donald "Day-Jay" Trump, Andre the Giant vs. Jake "The Snake" Roberts, insta-feuds, why Big John Studd has a job, and so much more! Guest #2: From there, Ray's brother Jesse joins the program to talk The Hart Foundation vs. Honky Tonk and Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan vs. Bad News Brown, and one of their favorites.. IC Champion The Ullllltimate Warrior defending against "Ravishing" Rick Rude. Plus, Jesse sticks around as the two brothers share some fond childhood rasslin' memories and how the Mega Powers affected their fandom early on! Guest #3: And, finally, for the big one... Shut Up & Wrestle's Brian R. Solomon returns for Part 2 to discuss all things Red Rooster vs. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, Terry Taylor being stuck with the gimmick, Bobby Heenan's unlimited ability to entertain, and THE MEGA POWERS EXPLODE, as WWF Champion "Macho Man" Randy Savage defends against one time friend, Hulk Hogan (Miss Elizabeth in a "neutral corner"). Talking Savage's health coming into the match, should Savage have retained(?), the amazing story telling of the feud that would lead to box office records, and more! So kick back for the long haul or listen in parts, but relax, and enjoy The Definitive Edition WRESTLEMANIA V REVIEW (Part 2), where the Mega Powers finally explode! If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more! HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    3h 50m

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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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