The Wrestling Memory Grenade

Ray Russell / The WrestleCopia Network
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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!

  1. WMG 201: JUNE 1989 WWF TV (Week 2: Dusty's Tacos, Romancing the Hulkster)

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    WMG 201: JUNE 1989 WWF TV (Week 2: Dusty's Tacos, Romancing the Hulkster)

    This week on the Grenade, host Ray Russell continues on into the month of June TV for 1989 in the WWF. The Dusty Rhodes "Common Man" vignettes continue as the American Dream works in a butcher shop and a Mexican restaurant! Plus, the push to go see No Holds Barred continues, Honky Tonk Man responds to the Superfly, John Studd has words for Andre the Giant, does Hercules side with "Great Taste" or "Less Filling"(?), Bad News Brown cuts his best promo ever, the Rougeaus new capes, a "romantic" side of Hulk Hogan, Event Center Soundbites return, & 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 ★

    1 Std. 4 Min.
  2. WMG 200: JUNE 1989 WWF TV (Week 1: DUSTY RHODES ARRIVES, NHB RELEASED)

    25. Juni

    WMG 200: JUNE 1989 WWF TV (Week 1: DUSTY RHODES ARRIVES, NHB RELEASED)

    This week marks the 200th edition of the Wrestling Memory Grenade as host Ray Russell jumps back in time to kick off JUNE TV for 1989 in the WWF! We celebrate this milestone event with the arrival of "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes, as both a pizza delivery man AND a stable boy (complete with sound bites)! Plus, "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka makes an impactful return on The Honky Tonk Man, "KIng Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and Big John Studd deal with the Heenan Family's Andre the Giant & Haku, The Ultimate Warrior plans to recapture the IC Title from Rick Rude, the Rougeau Brothers are as awesome as ever, is Slick courting Zeus(?), more No Holds Barred promotion & Hulk Hogan propaganda than you can shake a stick at, & 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 ★

    58 Min.
  3. WMG 199: JUNE 1989 WWF NEWS & RESULTS w/Guest Matt Crowder (Dusty Arrives, Studd Quits, Jake's Surgery)

    11. Juni

    WMG 199: JUNE 1989 WWF NEWS & RESULTS w/Guest Matt Crowder (Dusty Arrives, Studd Quits, Jake's Surgery)

    Special Guest Matt Crowder makes his Grenade debut as he joins host Ray Russell to discuss JUNE 1989 NEWS & RESULTS. Topics include No Holds Barred at the Box Office, Dusty Rhodes arrival, Superfly's return, Big John Studd & Owen Hart quit, Roddy Piper signs a new contract, Twin Towers on Arsenio, Savage vs. Hulk selling out arenas, Jake Roberts undegoes surgery, MSG undergoes renovations, Ronnie Garvin as Referee, Barry Windham is The Widow Maker, Hillbilly Jim vs. Andre the Giant, Women's Division dismantled, Honky Tonk injured, Elizabeth perfume(?), Warrior vs. Rude, Rick Martel, The Genius, Mr. Perfect vs. Bret Hart, the Rougeau Brothers, Boston ends the NESN TV deal, & more. Plus, Matt brings his spot-on Jesse Ventura impression along for the ride! 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 ★

    2 Std. 6 Min.
  4. WMG 198: SATURDAY NIGHT'S MAIN EVENT 5/27/89 (Hulk vs. Boss Man Cage Match!)

    4. Juni

    WMG 198: SATURDAY NIGHT'S MAIN EVENT 5/27/89 (Hulk vs. Boss Man Cage Match!)

    The Grenade is back with #198 as host Ray Russell looks at the WWF's Saturday Night's Main Event from May 27, 1989. The Big Boss Man challenges WWF Champion Hulk Hogan inside the STEEL CAGE! Plus, a surprise appearance by ZEUS, Tag Champs Demolition vs. The Brain Busters, IC Champ Rick Rude vs. King Duggan, The Macho Man vs. Jim Neidhart, the return of THE SUPERFLY, & 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 ★

    1 Std. 10 Min.
  5. WMG 197: MORE MAY 1989 WWF TV (WEEKS 3 & 4, King Coronation, Rougeaus/Rockers Brawl)

    21. Mai

    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 ★

    1 Std. 18 Min.
  6. WMG 196: MAY 1989 WWF TV (Dibiase Attacks Jake, Garvin Referee, KING Duggan, & ZEUS!)

    7. Mai

    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 ★

    1 Std. 23 Min.
  7. 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 ★

    1 Std. 40 Min.
  8. 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 ★

    1 Std. 41 Min.
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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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    Ray Russell / The WrestleCopia Network
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    2020 - 2026
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