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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!

The Wrestling Memory Grenade 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!

    Episode 125: APRIL 1988 WWF TV (Hacksaw KO's Andre! New Champion The Macho Man!)

    Episode 125: APRIL 1988 WWF TV (Hacksaw KO's Andre! New Champion The Macho Man!)

    The Grenade is back covering the first 2 weeks of APRIL TV for 1988 in the WWF. We look at all of the feuds coming out of the big WrestleMania IV event, plus establish a few new rivalries along the way. As Hacksaw Duggan does the impossible and KNOCKS OUT Andre the Giant! Plus, we hear from NEW Undisputed WWF Champion Randy Savage, Ted DIbiase still has a master plan, "Outlaw" Ron Bass chokes out the Junkyard Dog, Rick Rude introduces the Rude Awakening KISS to his shtick, Dino Bravo takes issue with Ken Patera's strongman claims, "Hitman" Bret Hart vows revenge on that no good "double cross" Bad News Brown, Strike Force look to regain their Tag Titles from Demolition, IC Champ Honky Tonk Man vs. Outback Jack, Rick Rude vs. Koko B. Ware in a Prime Time rematch, Don Muraco shines with new manager Superstar Graham, fancy footwork from Bam Bam Bigelow, The Bolsheviks beat the Killer Bees, Matilda back on TV, feuds that weren't meant to be, Andre re-acquires manager Bobby Heenan, and so much more!
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    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 that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!
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    Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!
    The Grenade is back covering the first 2 weeks of APRIL TV for 1988 in the WWF. We look at all of the feuds coming out of the big WrestleMania IV event, plus establish a few new rivalries along the way. As Hacksaw Duggan does the impossible and KNOCKS OUT Andre the Gian! Plus, we hear from NEW Undisputed WWF Champion Randy Savage, Ted DIbiase still has a master plan, "Outlaw" Ron Bass chokes out the Junkyard Dog, Rick Rude introduces the Rude Awakening KISS to his shtick, Dino Bravo takes issue with Ken Patera's strongman claims, "Hitman" Bret Hart vows revenge on that no good "double cross" Bad News Brown, Strike Force look to regain their Tag Titles from Demolition, IC Champ Honky Tonk Man vs. Outback Jack, Rick Rude vs. Koko B. Ware in a Prime Time rematch, Don Muraco shines with new manager Superstar Graham, fancy footwork from Bam Bam Bigelow, The Bolsheviks beat the Killer Bees, Matilda back on TV, feuds that weren't meant to be, Andre re-acquires manager Bobby Heenan, and so much more!


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    • 1 hr 41 min
    Episode 124: APRIL 1988 WWF NEWS & RESULTS (WrestleMania IV Fallout!)

    Episode 124: APRIL 1988 WWF NEWS & RESULTS (WrestleMania IV Fallout!)

    Grenade Episode #124 is here, covering APRIL 1988 WWF News & Results! As we follow WrestleMania IV... First, it's all of the latest WWF NEWS including the departure of Ricky Steamboat & Butch Reed, plus the arrival of Jos LeDuc! Lots of new feuds are brewing. Face Turns, Heel Turns, & more! Then from there, we look into WWF Results for the month of April '88 including a mini-European tour to kick it off. See what life is like without the Hulkster.... As Andre takes on the likes of Jim Duggan, the Ultimate Warrior, and Jake Roberts in April! Plus, "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase challenges the brand new WWF Champion Randy "Macho Man" Savage. Tag Champions Demolition battle the former champs Strike Force. Brutus Beefcake chases after IC Champion Honky Tonk Man. The Rougeau Brothers become FABULOUS. Bret Hart looks for revenge versus Bad News Brown. One Man Gang vs. Bam Bam Bigelow. "Ravishing" Rick Rude vs. "Rock" Don Muraco, Islanders & Bobby Heenan vs. Bulldogs & Koko B. Ware, Warrior vs. Hercules, Sherri vs. Desiree Peterson, Outlaw Ron Bass vs. Junkyard Dog, Dino Bravo vs. Ken Patera, & sound bites from MSG!
    Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.
    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 that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!
    Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com
    Follow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade
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    Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!
    Grenade Episode #124 is here, covering APRIL 1988 WWF News & Results! As we follow WrestleMania IV... First, it's all of the latest WWF NEWS including the departure of Ricky Steamboat & Butch Reed, plus the arrival of Jos LeDuc! Lots of new feuds are brewing. Face Turns, Heel Turns, & more! Then from there, we look into WWF Results for the month of April '88 including a mini-European tour to kick it off. See what life is like without the Hulkster.... As Andre takes on the likes of Jim Duggan, the Ultimate Warrior, and Jake Roberts in April! Plus, "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase challenges the brand new WWF Champion Randy "Macho Man" Savage. Tag Champions Demolition battle the former champs Strike Force. Brutus Beefcake chases after IC Champion Honky Tonk Man. The Rougeau Brothers become FABULOUS. Bret Hart looks for revenge versus Bad News Brown. One Man Gang vs. Bam Bam Bigelow. "Ravishing" Rick Rude vs. "Rock" Don Muraco, Islanders & Bobby Heenan vs. Bulldogs & Koko B. Ware, Warrior vs. Hercules, Sherri vs. Desiree Peterson, Outlaw Ron Bass vs. Junkyard Dog, Dino Bravo vs. Ken Patera, & sound bites from MSG!


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    • 1 hr 4 min
    BONUS - THE COMPLETE WWF WRESTLEMANIA IV REVIEW (The Definitive Edition)

    BONUS - THE COMPLETE WWF WRESTLEMANIA IV REVIEW (The Definitive Edition)

    IT'S AN ULTRA MEGA MONSTER 7-HOUR BONUS EPISODE OF THE GRENADE! Combining both WrestleMania IV Review Episodes into one DEFINITIVE EDITION! Featuring special guests Jammie Ward, Gene Jackson, and my very own brother Jesse, all join the show to talk the matches and memories from March 27, 1988. The Battle Royal, The 1st Round of the WWF Championship Tournament, Ultimate Warrior vs. Hercules, Bret Hart's first screwjob courtesy of Bad News Brown, Bob Uecker-isms, a crazy Hulk Hogan promo, the event not really being at "Trump Plaza", Steamboat & Butch Reed finish up, Bam Bam's injury, Jake Roberts new theme, Jammie talks being at WrestleMania IV, George Steele shenanigans, Sika's pants, Gorgeous Miss Liz, Muraco's Hoses, Craig DeGeorge's voice, Vanna White = "Woman Person", Crockett competes with is Clash, Donald Trump High Rollers, and so much more. Plus, we talk names like Rick Rude, Jake Roberts, Bam Bam Bigelow, Ricky Steamboat, Butch Reed, Dino Bravo, Jim Duggan. Then, the Tournament continues with HULK VS. ANDRE, DIBIASE VS. MURACO, VALENTINE VS. MACHO MAN. Plus, IC CHAMP HONKY TONK MAN VS. BRUTUS BEEFCAKE, MATILDA'S RETURN. BULLDOGS & KOKO VS. ISLANDERS & HEENAN, MACHO VS. ONE MAN GANG, DEMOLITION VS. TAG CHAMPS STRIKE FORCE, BOB UECKER FINALLY FINDS VANNA WHITE, AND THE MAIN EVENT FOR THE VACANT WWF TITLE - RANDY "MACHO MAN" SAVAGE VS. "THE MILLION DOLLAR MAN" TED DIBIASE. All of that, plus other great memories, sound bites galore from the event, & more!
    SPECIAL MESSAGE: This was a major undertaking for me. I put a lot of time and effort into this project. I want to thank everyone who participated in this episode for their contributions to the final product. I hope everyone enjoys this episode and appreciates the passion behind it. Please share with your friends and thank you for your continued support!RAY
    Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.
    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 that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!
    Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com
    Follow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade
    Follow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade
    Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade
    Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!
    SPECIAL MESSAGE: This was a major undertaking for me. I put a lot of time and effort into this project. I want to thank everyone who participated in this episode for their contributions to the final product. I hope everyone enjoys this episode and appreciates the passion behind it. Please share with your friends and thank you for your continued support!RAY


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    Episode 123: WWF WRESTLEMANIA IV REVIEW (Part 2 - Savage/Dibiase, Hulk/Andre)

    Episode 123: WWF WRESTLEMANIA IV REVIEW (Part 2 - Savage/Dibiase, Hulk/Andre)

    IT'S ANOTHER MONSTER MONSTER 3+ HOUR EPISODE OF THE GRENADE! As we continue our WWF WRESTLEMANIA IV REVIEW - with Part 2. Once again featuring special guests Jammie Ward, Gene Jackson, and Ray's brother Jesse, all joining the show once more to discuss THE ACTION AND SHARE MORE OF THEIR MEMORIES! It was a lot of work, we hope you enjoy! TOPICS THIS WEEK INCLUDE... The Tournament continues with HULK VS. ANDRE, DIBIASE VS. MURACO, VALENTINE VS. MACHO MAN. Plus, IC CHAMP HONKY TONK MAN VS. BRUTUS BEEFCAKE, MATILDA'S RETURN. BULLDOGS & KOKO VS. ISLANDERS & HEENAN, MACHO VS. ONE MAN GANG, DEMOLITION VS. TAG CHAMPS STRIKE FORCE, BOB UECKER FINALLY FINDS VANNA WHITE, AND THE MAIN EVENT FOR THE VACANT WWF TITLE - RANDY "MACHO MAN" SAVAGE VS. "THE MILLION DOLLAR MAN" TED DIBIASE. All of that, plus other great memories, sound bites from the event, & more!
    SPECIAL MESSAGE: This was a major undertaking for me. I put a lot of time and effort into this project. I want to thank everyone who participated in this episode for their contributions to the final product. I hope everyone enjoys this episode and appreciates the passion behind it. Please share with your friends and thank you for your continued support!RAY
    Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.
    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 that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!
    Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com
    Follow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade
    Follow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade
    Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade
    Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!
    IT'S ANOTHER MONSTER MONSTER 3+ HOUR EPISODE OF THE GRENADE! As we continue our WWF WRESTLEMANIA IV REVIEW - with Part 2. Once again featuring special guests Jammie Ward, Gene Jackson, and Ray's brother Jesse, all joining the show once more to discuss THE ACTION AND SHARE MORE OF THEIR MEMORIES! It was a lot of work, we hope you enjoy! TOPICS THIS WEEK INCLUDE... The Tournament continues with HULK VS. ANDRE, DIBIASE VS. MURACO, VALENTINE VS. MACHO MAN, IC CHAMP HONKY TONK MAN VS. BRUTUS BEEFCAKE, MATILDA'S RETURN. BULLDOGS & KOKO VS. ISLANDERS & HEENAN, MACHO VS. ONE MAN GANG, DEMOLITION VS. TAG CHAMPS STRIKE FORCE, BOB UECKER FINALLY FINDS VANNA WHITE, AND THE MAIN EVENT FOR THE VACANT WWF TITLE - RANDY "MACHO MAN" SAVAGE VS. "THE MILLION DOLLAR MAN" TED DIBIASE. All of that, plus other great memories, sound bites from the event, & more!
    SPECIAL MESSAGE: This was a major undertaking for me. I put a lot of time and effort into this project. I want to thank everyone who participated in this episode for their contributions to the final product. I hope everyone enjoys this episode and appreciates the passion behind it. Please share with your friends and thank you for your continued support!RAY


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    • 3 hr 15 min
    Episode 122: WWF WRESTLEMANIA IV REVIEW (Part 1 - Battle Royal, 1st Round, Warrior/Herc)

    Episode 122: WWF WRESTLEMANIA IV REVIEW (Part 1 - Battle Royal, 1st Round, Warrior/Herc)

    IT'S AN ULTRA MEGA MONSTER 4-HOUR EPISODE OF THE GRENADE! As we begin our WWF WRESTLEMANIA IV REVIEW - Part 1. Featuring special guests Jammie Ward, Gene Jackson, and my very own brother Jesse, all join the show to talk the matches and memories from March 27, 1988. This week we discuss The Battle Royal, The 1st Round of the WWF Championship Tournament, Ultimate Warrior vs. Hercules, Bret Hart's first screwjob courtesy of Bad News Brown, Bob Uecker-isms, a crazy Hulk Hogan promo, the event not really being at "Trump Plaza", Steamboat & Butch Reed finish up, Bam Bam's injury, Jake Roberts new theme, Jammie talks being at WrestleMania IV, George Steele shenanigans, Sika's pants, Gorgeous Miss Liz, Muraco's Hoses, Craig DeGeorge's voice, Vanna White = "Woman Person", Crockett competes with is Clash, Donald Trump High Rollers, and so much more. Plus, we talk names like Rick Rude, Jake Roberts, One Man Gang, Bam Bam Bigelow, Ricky Steamboat, Greg Valentine, The Macho Man, Butch Reed, Don Muraco, Dino Bravo, Jim Duggan, Ted Dibiase, and Soundbites Galore!
    SPECIAL MESSAGE: This was a major undertaking for me. I put a lot of time and effort into this project. I want to thank everyone who participated in this episode for their contributions to the final product. I hope everyone enjoys this episode and appreciates the passion behind it. Please share with your friends and thank you for your continued support!RAY
    Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.
    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 that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!
    Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com
    Follow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade
    Follow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade
    Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade
    Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!
    IT'S AN ULTRA MEGA MONSTER 4-HOUR EPISODE OF THE GRENADE! As we begin our WWF WRESTLEMANIA IV REVIEW - Part 1. Featuring special guests Jammie Ward, Gene Jackson, and my very own brother Jesse, all join the show to talk the matches and memories from March 27, 1988. This week we discuss The Battle Royal, The 1st Round of the WWF Championship Tournament, Ultimate Warrior vs. Hercules, Bret Hart's first screwjob courtesy of Bad News Brown, Bob Uecker-isms, a crazy Hulk Hogan promo, the event not really being at "Trump Plaza", Steamboat & Butch Reed finish up, Bam Bam's injury, Jake Roberts new theme, Jammie talks being at WrestleMania IV, George Steele shenanigans, Sika's pants, Gorgeous Miss Liz, Muraco's Hoses, Craig DeGeorge's voice, Vanna White = "Woman Person", Crockett competes with is Clash, Donald Trump High Rollers, and so much more. Plus, we talk names like Rick Rude, Jake Roberts, One Man Gang, Bam Bam Bigelow, Ricky Steamboat, Greg Valentine, The Macho Man, Butch Reed, Don Muraco, Dino Bravo, Jim Duggan, Ted Dibiase, and Soundbites Galore!
    SPECIAL MESSAGE: This was a major undertaking for me. I put a lot of time and effort into this project. I want to thank everyone who participated in this episode for their contributions to the final product. I hope everyone enjoys this episode and appreciates the passion behind it. Please share with your friends and thank you for your continued support!RAY


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    • 3 hr 59 min
    Episode 121: Finishing March 1988 WWF TV (Final Stop Before WrestleMania IV)

    Episode 121: Finishing March 1988 WWF TV (Final Stop Before WrestleMania IV)

    The Grenade is back with our final stop on the Road to WrestleMania IV! This week we close out the month of March WWF TV in 1988, all the last minute build, promos, the final WrestleMania IV Report, sound bites, and so much more! Featuring the likes of Hulk Hogan, The Macho Man, Andre the Giant, The Million Dollar Man, Hacksaw Duggan, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Rick Rude, Ricky Steamboat, Greg Valentine, The Honky Tonk Man, Brutus Beefcake, Strike Force, Demolition, Don Muraco, One Man Gang, Bam Bam Bigelow, Butch Reed, The Ultimate Warrior, Hercules, The British Bulldogs, Islanders, Koko B. Ware, Bobby Heenan, and many others!
    Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.
    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 that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!
    Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com
    Follow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade
    Follow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade
    Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade
    Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!
    The Grenade is back with our final stop on the Road to WrestleMania IV! This week we close out the month of March WWF TV in 1988, all the last minute build, promos, the final WrestleMania IV Report, sound bites, and so much more! Featuring the likes of Hulk Hogan, The Macho Man, Andre the Giant, The Million Dollar Man, Hacksaw Duggan, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Rick Rude, Ricky Steamboat, Greg Valentine, The Honky Tonk Man, Brutus Beefcake, Strike Force, Demolition, Don Muraco, One Man Gang, Butch Reed, The Ultimate Warrior, Hercules, The British Bulldogs, Islanders, Koko B. Ware, Bobby Heenan, and many others!


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    • 1 hr 34 min

Customer Reviews

3.9 out of 5
16 Ratings

16 Ratings

TheRealGordy ,

Decent

Tried this one the last few weeks. It's an OK show but it's somewhat off putting to hear how great this guy thinks he is. Yeah, we get it, making a podcast is so hard, the "network", you're so great, it's so tiring, editing, blah blah BLAH... It's a DECENT show, chill man. If you can get past that, it's a good enough show from a fun era of the WWF

Thebuddy727 ,

Nice trip down memory lane.

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.

amlan74 ,

Awesome Show

Love the reviews of old school WWF! Let’s pull the pin on another great show!

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