28 episodes

Wrestling legend Bob Roop goes back in time to recount various stories, memories, and historical moments from throughout his wrestling career!

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop The WrestleCopia Network

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Wrestling legend Bob Roop goes back in time to recount various stories, memories, and historical moments from throughout his wrestling career!

    Episode 27: MID-SOUTH Pt. 3 (Bob Turns on Orndorff, Wins N.A. Title, & Dusty Arrives!)

    Episode 27: MID-SOUTH Pt. 3 (Bob Turns on Orndorff, Wins N.A. Title, & Dusty Arrives!)

    We continue our discussion of Bob's time in the Mid-South Territory on this week's Wrestling Stoop. We go back to 1982 and talk Bob Roop turning on good buddy Paul Orndorff, and then Roop defeating Ted Dibiase for the North American Title! We also discuss an angle involving Orndorff & Roop attacking Dusty Rhodes, Bob vs. JYD on TV, how Paul Orndorff got his time cut short in Mid-South, and several other stories and matches involving the likes of The Junkyard Dog, Killer Karl Kox, Jesse Barr, The Grappler, Cocoa Samoa, & more! A former National AAU Champion and U.S. Olympian, Bob doesn’t hold back and opens up about his time in the world of Professional Wrestling.
    Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.
    Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "Superfan DELUXE" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!
    Visit 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/RasslinGrenadeWe continue our discussion of Bob's time in the Mid-South Territory on this week's Wrestling Stoop. We go back to 1982 and talk Bob Roop turning on good buddy Paul Orndorff, and then Roop defeating Ted Dibiase for the North American Title! We also discuss an angle involving Orndorff & Roop attacking Dusty Rhodes, Bob vs. JYD on TV, how Paul Orndorff got his time cut short in Mid-South, and several other stories and matches involving the likes of The Junkyard Dog, Killer Karl Kox, Jesse Barr, The Grappler, Cocoa Samoa, & more!


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    • 1 hr 48 min
    Episode 26: MID-SOUTH PART 2 (Wrestlers Get Arrested, Orton Slaps A Cop!)

    Episode 26: MID-SOUTH PART 2 (Wrestlers Get Arrested, Orton Slaps A Cop!)

    The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop continues to discuss Bob's time in The Cowboy's Mid South Wrestling territory circa 1981 & 1982. This time around, we discuss Roop, Bob Orton & The Iron Sheik getting arrested, Paul Orndorff stories, Bob Orton slapping a cop, Bill Watts' master class booking, we look at a great string of TV episodes involving the Roop/Orndorff/Dibiase storyline, and even hear about some scary southern police. Plus, we talk Dick Murdoch, Ted Dibiase, Terry Orndorff, Mike George, Jimmy Garvin, Darling Dagmar, and so much more!
    A former National AAU Champion and U.S. Olympian, Bob doesn’t hold back and opens up about his time in the world of Professional Wrestling.
    Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.
    Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com
    Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content never heard before! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!
    Follow us on “X” (formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade
    Follow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE located at https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade
    Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade as we continue to add new videos from throughout wrestling history.The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop continues to discuss Bob's time in The Cowboy's Mid South Wrestling territory circa 1981 & 1982. This time around, we discuss Roop, Bob Orton & The Iron Sheik getting arrested, Paul Orndorff stories, Bob Orton slapping a cop, Bill Watts' master class booking, we look at a great string of TV episodes involving the Roop/Orndorff/Dibiase storyline, and some scary southern police. Plus, we talk Dick Murdoch, Ted Dibiase, Terry Orndorff, Mike George, Jimmy Garvin, Darling Dagmar, and so much more!


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    • 1 hr 35 min
    Episode 25: MID-SOUTH WRESTLING PART 1 (Watts, Dibiase, Orton, More!)

    Episode 25: MID-SOUTH WRESTLING PART 1 (Watts, Dibiase, Orton, More!)

    The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop is back as Bob begins to discuss his time in The Cowboy's Mid South Wrestling territory circa 1981 & 1982. We discuss how Bob got the gig, leaving Angelo Poffo's ICW, winning the Louisiana Title in his debut, his Heel Turn, Bill Watts, Ted Dibiase, Super Destroyer - Scott Irwin, Bob Orton Jr., Tony Charles, Ken Mantell, Buddy Landel, Boyd Pierce, The Wild Samoans, plus Bonus Stories like The Road Warriors visiting Bob's mom, Bob's Hippie Weed Van, and so much more!
    A former National AAU Champion and U.S. Olympian, Bob doesn’t hold back and opens up about his time in the world of Professional Wrestling.
    Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.
    Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com
    Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content never heard before! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!
    Follow us on “X” (formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade
    Follow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE located at https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade
    Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade as we continue to add new videos from throughout wrestling history.The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop is back as Bob begins to discuss his time in The Cowboy's Mid South Wrestling territory circa 1981 & 1982. We discuss how Bob got the gig, leaving Angelo Poffo's ICW, winning the Louisiana Title in his debut, his Heel Turn, Bill Watts, Ted Dibiase, Super Destroyer - Scott Irwin, Bob Orton Jr., Tony Charles, Ken Mantell, Buddy Landel, Boyd Pierce, The Wild Samoans, plus Bonus Stories like The Road Warriors visiting Bob's mom, Bob's Hippie Weed Van, and so much more!


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    • 1 hr 48 min
    Episode 24: Australia, Lewin, Brower, Barnett, Big Bad John, More!

    Episode 24: Australia, Lewin, Brower, Barnett, Big Bad John, More!

    The Wrestling Stoop is back as Bob talks his tours of Australia. Stories featuring Mark Lewin, Bulldog Brower, Big Bad John, King Curtis, Luke & Butch The Sheepherders, Spiros Arion, Mario Milano, Paul DeMarco, King Curtis, Jim Barnett, his special relationship with Eddie Graham, his fondness for Jimmy Valiant, a Bonus Bunk Harris Story, & more!
    A former National AAU Champion and U.S. Olympian, Bob doesn’t hold back and opens up about his time in the world of Professional Wrestling.
    Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.
    Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com
    Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content never heard before! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!
    Follow us on “X” (formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade
    Follow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE located at https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade
    Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade as we continue to add new videos from throughout wrestling history.
    The Wrestling Stoop is back as Bob talks his tours of Australia. Stories featuring Mark Lewin, Bulldog Brower, Big Bad John, King Curtis, Luke & Butch The Sheepherders, Spiros Arion, Mario Milano, Paul DeMarco, King Curtis, Jim Barnett, his special relationship with Eddie Graham, his fondness for Jimmy Valiant, a Bonus Bunk Harris Story, & more!


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    • 1 hr 41 min
    Episode 23: The Garvins, Buddy & Ron Fuller, Johnny Valentine, More!

    Episode 23: The Garvins, Buddy & Ron Fuller, Johnny Valentine, More!

    The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop returns as Bob talks his admiration for Ron Garvin, Terry Garvin ribs, a funny Jimmy Garvin & Precious story, Bobby Shane's "office hold", Johnny Valentine's psychology, Buddy Fuller's booking, an interesting story involving Ron Fuller in Australia, Vince McMahon's use of former NWA Champions, & more! Another fun ride back through the history of professional wrestling.
    A former National AAU Champion and U.S. Olympian, Bob doesn’t hold back and opens up about his time in the world of Professional Wrestling.
    Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.
    Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com
    Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content never heard before! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!
    Follow us on “X” (formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade
    Follow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE located at https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade
    Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade as we continue to add new videos from throughout wrestling history.
    The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop returns as Bob talks his admiration for Ron Garvin, Terry Garvin ribs, a funny Jimmy Garvin & Precious story, Bobby Shane's "office hold", Johnny Valentine's psychology, Buddy Fuller's booking, an interesting story involving Ron Fuller in Australia, Vince McMahon's use of former NWA Champions, & more! Another fun ride back through the history of professional wrestling.


    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    • 1 hr 39 min
    Episode 22: BOB IN IRAQ - PART 2 (THE CONCLUSION)

    Episode 22: BOB IN IRAQ - PART 2 (THE CONCLUSION)

    If you thought last week's stories on "The Wrestling Stoop" were crazy, you ain't heard nuthin' yet! As Bob Roop concludes the story of his voyage to IRAQ to wrestle Adnan Al-Kaissie for promoter SADDAM HUSSEIN back in 1972! Hear the wild stories from both matches, a blade job gone wrong, tales of torture, being forced to a second match, and Bob's subsequent escape from the country!
    A former National AAU Champion and U.S. Olympian, Bob doesn’t hold back and opens up about his time in the world of Professional Wrestling.
    Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.
    Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com
    Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content never heard before! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!
    Follow us on “X” (formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade
    Follow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE located at https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade
    Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade as we continue to add new videos from throughout wrestling history.
    If you thought last week's stories on "The Wrestling Stoop" were crazy, you ain't heard nuthin' yet! As Bob Roop concludes the story of his voyage to IRAQ to wrestle Adnan Al-Kaissie for promoter SADDAM HUSSEIN back in 1972! Hear the wild stories from both matches, a blade job gone wrong, tales of torture, being forced to a second match, and Bob's subsequent escape from the country!


    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    • 1 hr 50 min

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Fantastic Show

Great stories and insights from Bob. Ray is a great host and one of the best wrestling Podcasters out there.

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