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We're back for the final of two specials, today covering AEW's second All In pay per view from Wembley Stadium 'in person'.
The match card was as follows :
AEW World Championship, Title vs. Career:
Swerve Strickland (c) vs. Bryan Danielson
AEW Women’s World Championship:
Toni Storm (c) vs. Mariah May
AEW American Championship:
MJF (c) vs. Will Ospreay
AEW TBS Championship:
Mercedes Mone (c) vs. Britt Baker
Coffin Match For The AEW TNT Championship:
Jack Perry (c) vs. Darby Allin
Last Chance Match For The FTW Championship:
Chris Jericho (c) vs. HOOK
AEW World Tag Team Championships:
The Young Bucks (c) vs. FTR vs. The Acclaimed
London Ladders Match For The AEW World Trios Championships:
The Patriarchy (c) vs. The House of Black vs. The Bang Bang Gang vs. Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta & PAC
Casino Gauntlet Match
After seven months away, WE ARE BACK and on the road again for the double taping from the Utilita Arena in Cardiff, Wales.
Join us for the final build to All In London 2025, as we chat all things AEW in 2024 with some very special guests.
The end's not near, it's here.
The very final episode of this podcast, and what a bumper show we have in store :
Timestamps
Opening - 2:55
Best of Mid South Moments 2:55 - 2:24:02
The final UWF episode watchalong 2:24:02 - close
Mark, Stu & Dan are back for our third annual predictions show covering the following :
Will Dynamite drop under 500k viewers for a week of television
Will an AEW television show be cancelled? Ie Dynamite/Rampage/Collision taken off air during 2025
Will Tony Khan be removed as head of creative in AEW?
Will Will Ospreay win the AEW World title in 2024?
Men’s/Women’s Royal Rumble Winners
WrestleMania main events night 1 & 2
Will CM Punk still be employed by WWE on 31/12/2024?
Will Steve Austin wrestle in 2024?
Will the Rock wrestle in 2024?
Who will WWE Undisputed Universal Champion at the end of 2024? That’s the belt currently held by Roman Reigns (if split WWE champion)
Will WrestleMania 2025 be in London?
Will Stu make it through staying up for both nights of WrestleMania without falling asleep!?
Personal wrestling highlight of 2023
Mark & Stu are back for the final in our ‘Go Home’ series, this time looking at the episode of WWF Superstars that aired on March 19th 1994.
The show is centred around a tour of the Big Apple hosted by Vince McMahon & Johnny Polo while all of the key issues and angles are recapped in some superb packages.
Plus….THE WRESTLEMANIA RAP
It's time to go back to my podcast origin story.....
Some of you may remember 'the Fans Podcast' with Steve Fall - for a brief time in 2019 he ran a series of shows with reviews of Raw and more with the unique twist being that they would be a maximum of 5 minutes.
My very first podcast assignment for Steve, and the very first ever episode of Mid South Moments, was covering a MSW tv show from October 1983 in five minutes.
As such, I've gone back to the very start of this adventure with a super cut review of last nights 'Day One Raw' show from San Diego, California.
Mark Dunderdale & Stuart Roberts are back to review the episode of WWF Superstars that aired 24 hours before WrestleMania IX.
We learn about how Shawn Michaels likes to sunbathe, Randy Savage’s penchant for shopping and lots more in this Las Vegas based edition of WWF’s then flag ship weekly program.
Mark Dunderdale & Stuart Roberts return to look at the episode of WWF Superstars that aired on April 4th 1992 - the day before WrestleMania VIII in the 4th show of our new series 'Go Home'.
All the key angles are touched on, including the Elizabeth ‘centrefold’ reveal, Hogan’s impending retirement and much more.
Justine Cager returns for a look back at the final stop on the road to WrestleMania VII - it's WWF Superstars from March 23rd 1991 and all the build to Hogan vs Slaughter, Savage vs Warrior and more.
James Coleman returns to the show for some inter generational family festive fun with THREE FROM.
If you're not familiar with the format, we have 8 wrestlers in a virtual hat, one is drawn out and we then watch together three of their most famous matches and have a jolly old time discussing.
The wrestlers we draw from during this episode are as follows :
'Macho Man' Randy Savage, Saya Kamitani, AJ Styles, Will Ospreay, Hiroshi Tanahashi, CM Punk, Kenny Omega & Manami Toyota
Listen now to see who is picked.....!
(Episode recorded on 26th October 2023)
Our 'Go Home' series continues along with Justine Cager, looking back at the episode of WWF Superstars of Wrestling that aired the day before the Ultimate Challenge & WrestleMania VI.
Judge for yourself from some of the descriptions of the promos from this show just how many 'energy drinks' were being consumed in the WWF in early 1990.
The UKFF's favourite forgotten son, Swiss Roll, joins me for a look back at one of the seminal music releases of our time - The World Wrestling Federation Superstars present WrestleMania - the Album.
It featured 11 'hot tracks' as follows :
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WWF Superstars - WrestleMania
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WWF Superstars - Slam Jam
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'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan - USA
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The Nasty Boys - Nasty Boy Stomp
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Bret 'Hitman' Hart - Never Been A Right Time To Say Goodbye
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The Undertaker - The Man in Black
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'Macho Man' Randy Savage - Speaking from the Heart
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Tatanka - Tatanka Native American
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Mr Perfect - I'm Perfect
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Crush - Cold Crush
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The Big Boss Man - Hard Times
Justine Cager returns for a brand new show from the Pro Wrestling Moments family - it's 'Go Home' looking at the episode of WWF Superstars that aired the day before WrestleMania 5.
Strap yourself in for a 100 miles an hour build up to the pay per view, and the Mega Powers exploding
Merry Christmas one and all!
Finish off that Turkey and then enjoy myself and Dan reviewing Jim Crockett Promotion's biggest night of the year featuring the following matches :
Ron Garvin (C) vs Ric Flair - NWA World Heavyweight title in a cage
Lex Luger (C) vs Dusty Rhodes - NWA United States title in a cage
Midnight Express (C) vs Road Warriors - NWA World Tag team title
Steve Williams (C) vs Barry Windham - UWF Heavyweight title
Rock 'N Roll Express vs Midnight Express - Scaffold match
Terry Taylor (C) vs Nikita Koloff (C) - UWF/NWA World TV title unification
AND MORE
Terry Canova & Phil Stegall join me for the penultimate show in the podcast’s history covering Mid South/UWF.
We look at two episodes together from November 1987, before a couple of key promos from the December 5th 1987 show are aired.
Up first is the final build to Starrcade 1987, we also get the Road Warriors, Sting, Lex Luger, Ric Flair, Barry Windham, Larry Zybysko and more in action.
There's also an announcement about how and when the final Pro Wrestling Moments shows will be released.
We welcome Dan back to the show for a look at two shows from October 1987 in the world of the Universal Wrestling Federation - well I say that but these were ultimately two NWA infomercials for an upcoming ‘War Games’ show and Starrcade 1987.
Stay with us as we try and retain some positivity thinking about the glory days of Mid South, while we watch squash after squash featuring the likes of the Road Warriors, Lex Luger & more.
Oh and there’s also one of the worst finishes I’ve ever seen in a clip shown of the Midnight Express challenging the Rock n Roll Express for the NWA World tag team titles AND THE MIGHTY WILBUR
Sam, Alex & Tom from the Random Wrestling Review podcast join me for this look back over episodes of the UWF from August & September 1987.
The first has matches from UWF’s final ever show at the Superdome including Terry Gordy vs the Angel of Death.
The second is a complete format change, with an in studio show presented by Magnum & Jim Ross including Sting & Chris Adams vs Terry Taylor & Eddie Gilbert PLUS ORIGINAL 1987 ADVERTS
There is a warning early in the show, but this is not for young ears or those with a sensitive disposition to bad language.
Hear our thoughts live from the biggest weekend in the history of Professional Wrestling in the United Kingdom :
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RevPro 11th anniversary show
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Meeting 'Uncle' Dave Metlzer
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AEW All In featuring
CM Punk vs Samoa Joe
Chris Jericho vs Will Ospreay
FTR vs the Young Bucks
MJF vs Adam Cole for the AEW World Championship
AND MUCH MUCH MORE!
(with special thanks to Mark, Matt, Dan, Louis, Callum & Ben)
Justine Cager makes her debut looking back on the wonderful world of the Universal Wrestling Federation.
But first we chat SummerSlam 2023 & the build to All In & our expectations heading into the show.
The UWF review starts at 34:10 and includes :
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A Terry Taylor press conference for the ages
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Rock N Roll Express vs the Midnight Express from the Great American Bash Tour
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STING with the promo of his career
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Eddie Gilbert vs Brad Armstrong for the UWF World television title
AND MUCH MUCH MORE!
Mark Dunderdale (@dopper6) & Stuart Roberts (@wakefieldcanary) return for a look back at the end of May & June 1987 in the Universal Wrestling Federation.
The shows consisted of the following highlights :
'Dr Death' Steve Williams vs Eddie Gilbert
The return of Dick Murdoch
The Lightening Express challenge Sting & Rick Steiner for the tag titles
Sting vs Eddie Gilbert
Steve Williams vs Dick Murdoch from the Superdome
We also chat some current WWE and expectations heading into AEW's debut in the UK upcoming at Wembley Stadium
Calum Barnes returns to look back at the combined All Elite Wrestling & New Japan Pro Wrestling show from the Scotia Bank Arena in Toronto, Canada featuring the following :
MJF vs Hiroshi Tanahashi - AEW World Championship
CM Punk vs Satoshi Kojima - Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Quarter final
Cassidy vs Shibata vs ZSJ vs Garcia - AEW International Title
Sanada vs ‘Jungle Boy’ Jack Perry - IWGP World Heavyweight Championship
Eddie Kingston, the Young Bucks, Adam Page & Tomohiro Ishii vs Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta, Shota Umino, Konosuke Takeshita & Claudio Castignolli
Toni Storm vs Willow Nightingale - AEW Women’s World Championship
Kenny Omega vs Will Ospreay - IWGP United States Championship
Sting, Darby Allin & Tetsuya Naito vs Minoru Suzuki, Chris Jericho & Sammy Guevara
Bryan Danielson vs Kazuchika Okada
Callum Barnes returns for a look back on the May 9th, 16th & 23rd 1987 episodes of the Universal Wrestling Federation.
These featured two huge showdowns between former tag team champions, Terry Taylor & Chris Adams plus Barry Windham, UWF World Champion Big Bubba Rogers, J.J. Dillon, Dusty Rhodes AND Magnum TA's return to the promotion on commentary.
I would highly recommend checking out the May 16th episode on YouTube (https://youtu.be/XoeARy_Smrc) as it's genuinely one of the best ones I've watched in getting on for four years covering Mid South/UWF.
Justine Cager returns for a look at the latest pay per view offering from All Elite Wrestling.
From the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada :
AEW International title battle royal
Adam Cole vs Chris Jericho - Unsanctioned match
FTR vs Jeff Jarrett & Jay Lethal - AEW World tag team title match w/Mark Briscoe as special referee
Wardlow vs Christian - Ladder Match for the TNT title
Jamie Hayter vs Toni Storm - AEW World Women’s title
House of Black vs The Acclaimed & Billy Gunn - AEW World trios title
Jade Cargill vs Taya Valkyrie - AEW TBS Title
MJF vs Darby Allin vs ‘Jungle Boy’ Jack Perry vs Sammy Guevara - AEW World title
The Elite vs Blackpool Combat Club - Anarchy in the Arena
A whizz through of the last two tapings under Watts control before Mark Dunderdale (@dopper6) joins me for the May 2nd 1987 episode of the Universal Wrestling Federation.
This was the first show taped post Crockett buyout, and featured One Man Gang defending the UWF Heavyweight title against Big Bubba Rogers.
We also discuss AEW at Wembley Stadium and our hopes/expectations for the show.
Erik is back for his hat trick appearance on the show, discussing the monumental events of April 1987 & the sale of the Universal Wrestling Federation to Jim Crockett Promotions.
We also touch on a number of other subjects including the philosophical differences between calling a match in the ring vs pre-planning, Cody Rhodes, the Ultimate Warrior, working with Steve Austin in WCW & much much more.
We also give an overview of the key events from the April 4th 1987 episode of the UWF featuring a tag title showdown between Champions Terry Taylor & Chris Adams vs Sting & 'Iceman' King Parsons.
Louis & myself made our third trip across the pond for WrestleMania just over 20 years ago.
Listen in to hear our thoughts on the event, plus tangents ranging from staring our own mortality in the face to unsavoury places we discovered on our tour of Seattle.
The match card :
Matt Hardy vs Rey Mysterio - WWE Cruiserweight title
The Undertaker vs Big Show & Albert
Trist Stratus vs Victoria vs Jazz - WWE Women's title
Benjamin & Haas vs Eddie & Chavo Guerrero vs Benoit & Rhyno
Shawn Michaels vs Chris Jericho
Triple H vs Booker T - World Heavyweight title
Hulk Hogan vs Vince McMahon - Street Fight
The Rock vs Steve Austin
Kurt Angle vs Brock Lesnar - WWE title
We’ve got more guest hosts than you can shake a stick at on our review of both WrestleMania Saturday and Sunday.
Night 1
- Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships: The Usos (c) vs. Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens
- United States Championship: Austin Theory (c) vs. John Cena
- SmackDown Women's Championship: Charlotte Flair (c) vs. Rhea Ripley
- Becky Lynch, Lita & Trish Stratus vs. Damage CTRL (Bayley, Dakota Kai & Iyo Sky)
- Seth Rollins vs. Logan Paul
- Rey Mysterio vs. Dominik Mysterio
- Braun Strowman & Ricochet vs. Street Profits vs. Alpha Academy vs. Viking Raiders
Night 2
- Undisputed WWE Universal Championship: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Cody Rhodes
- Raw Women's Championship: Bianca Belair (c) vs. Asuka
- Intercontinental Championship: Gunther (c) vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Sheamus
- Hell in a Cell: Edge vs. Finn Balor
- Brock Lesnar vs. Omos
- Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez vs. Ronda Rousey & Shayna Baszler vs. Natalya & Shotzi vs. Chelsea Green & Sonya Deville
With thanks to Justine, Matt, Tom, Louis, Stu & Mark
Dan is back in person for a look back at the jointly promoted 'Wrestle Fest in the Tokyo Dome' show from March 30th 1991 featuring :
WWF TAG MATCH
HART FOUNDATION (Bret "Hitman" Hart & Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart) vs THE ROCKERS (Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty)
SWS vs WWF BATTLE
Koji Kitao [SWS] vs "The Earthquake" John Tenta [WWF]
SWS vs WWF TAG MATCH
The Great Kabuki & Takashi Ishikawa [SWS] vs [WWF] "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase & King Haku
WWF GRUDGE MATCH (RETURN MATCH FROM ROYAL RUMBLE 1991)
Ultimate Warrior vs Sgt. Slaughter
SWS vs WWF TAG MATCH
Shunji Takano & Shinichi Nakano [SWS] vs [WWF] THE DEMOLITION (Smash & Crush)
SWS vs U.W.F. BATTLE [U.W.F. RULES]
Naoki Sano w/ K.Y. Wakamatsu [SWS] vs [UWF] Masakatsu Funaki w/ Yoshiaki Fujiwara
SPECIAL NON-TITLE WWF GRUDGE MATCH
"Texas Tornado" Kerry Von Erich vs [WWF INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION] "Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig
SWS vs WWF SPECIAL TAG MATCH
Yoshiaki Yatsu & Ishinriki (debut battle) [SWS] vs [WWF] The Barbarian & "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka
SEMI-FINAL
SWS vs WWF SPECIAL SINGLE MATCH
George Takano [SWS] vs [WWF] "Macho Man" Randy Savage
MAIN EVENT
SWS-WWF SPECIAL DREAM TAG MATCH
Genichiro Tenryu [SWS] & Hulk Hogan [WWF] (WORLD WRESTLING FEDERATION CHAMPION) vs "The Legion of Doom" THE ROAD WARRIORS [WWF] (Animal Warrior & Hawk Warrior)
Stuart Roberts (@wakefieldcanary) & Mark Dunderdale (@dopper6) are back to look at all the happenings from the last full month of Watts UWF ownership - March 1987.
We have a mystery jar causing a lot of friction between rival parties, the continued evolution of the Iceman King Parsons character, plus UWF tv title action with Savannah Jack defending against Eddie Gilbert.
There’s also a feature on the UWF training school plus Sam Houston & Ted Dibiase vs Chris Adams & Terry Taylor.
In the final 50 minutes of the show we also talk about our thoughts on the upcoming WrestleMania, Kenny Omega potentially joining WWE, Will Ospreay and more
The boyhood dream came true.....no I'm definitely not talking about Shawn Michaels - I'm referring to myself, Louis & nine trips across the pond to watch WWF/WWE. This was originally recorded in September 2020 & released as a regular episode of Mid South Moments, but there's too much good stuff (arrogant) for this to be lost in the archives forever. So listen in to hear a supercut of highlights from those epic trips. I've even included the Mid South Wrestling review from September 15th 1984 featuring a video package on the Fantastics & the debut of 'Master G'.
Dan joins me in person for our run down of AEW Revolution 2023 featuring :
AEW World Championship 60-Minute Iron Man Match: MJF (c) vs. Bryan Danielson
Texas Death Match: Jon Moxley vs. "Hangman" Adam Page
AEW Women's World Championship Three-Way: Jamie Hayter (c) vs. Saraya vs. Ruby Soho
AEW World Trios Championships: The Elite (Kenny Omega & The Young Bucks) (c) vs. The House of Black (Malakai Black, Buddy Matthews & Brody King)
TNT Championship: Samoa Joe (c) vs. Wardlow
AEW World Tag Team Championship Four-Way: The Gunns (c) vs. The Acclaimed vs. Jeff Jarrett & Jay Lethal vs. Orange Cassidy & Danhausen
Chris Jericho vs. Ricky Starks
No Holds Barred Casket Match : Christian Cage vs. "Jungle Boy" Jack Perry
Justine Cager (@justineylou) joined me for a run down of one of the most anticipated WWE pay per views of the last twenty years - the Elimination Chamber 2023 from Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
WWE Undisputed Universal Championship: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Sami Zayn
Elimination Chamber U.S. Championship: Austin Theory (c) vs. Seth Rollins vs. Johnny Gargano vs. Bronson Reed vs. Damian Priest vs. Montez Ford
Elimination Chamber for shot at Raw Women's title: Raquel Rodriguez vs. Liv Morgan vs. Nikki Cross vs. Asuka vs. Natalya vs. Carmella
Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley
Edge & Beth Phoenix vs. Finn Balor & Rhea Ripley
Phil Stegall (@blueeyeddrumr) returns for a look back at February 1987 in the world of the Universal Wrestling Federation.
We first look at a very promo heavy episode of ‘Power Pro’ following the departure of Hacksaw Jim Duggan from the promotion.
Later it’s back to the main UWF show, featuring a big time main event between Terry Gordy & ‘Dr Death’ Steve Williams.
Thereafter a supercut of action and promos from the February 21st and February 28th episodes of the UWF, with the latter including a great look back over all the twists and turns in the tag team title tournament.
Justine Cagey (@justineylou) joins me for a look back on WWE's first pay per view of 2023 - it's the 36th annual Royal Rumble.
Match card :
Men's Royal Rumble
Bray Wyatt vs LA Knight - Mountain Dew Pitch Black Match
Bianca Belair vs Alexa Bliss - WWE Raw Women's title
Women's Royal Rumble
Roman Reigns vs Kevin Owens - Undisputed WWE Universal Championship
Terry Canova (@coach_canova) joined me for a look back at the January 10th 1987 episode of Universal Wrestling featuring the return of Ted Dibiase plus Sting & Eddie Gilbert vs the Fantastics.
Thereafter stay tuned for all the key promos and angles from a very 'bait & switch' heavy episode of the UWF from January 17th 1987.
One of my favourite, and our best, shows of the year - it's the 2023 predictions.
Mark (@dopper6), Stu (@wakefieldcanary) & Dan (@danpffc) join me to run down some of the key stories of 2022, and our answers from last year, before looking forward to 2023 :
- Will Dynamite drop under 500k viewers for a week of television?
- Mens/Womens Royal Rumble winners?
- Will the Rock wrestle?
- Will Steve Austin wrestle?
- Will AEW run a pay per view in the UK?
- Will Vince McMahon return to WWE? A new on air appearance counts
- Will CM Punk wrestle?
- Will Tony Khan step down as head of creative in AEW?
- Will AEW Dynamite or Rampage be cancelled? IE announcement that the show will not air at some time in 2024 on the Warner Brothers network
- AEW Mens Champion at the end of 2023
- WWE Mens champion at the end of 2023
- Personal wrestling highlights of 2022
Dan Phillips (@danpffc) joins me for a run down of the biggest show of the year from Japan - Wrestle Kingdom 17.
IWGP World Heavyweight Title MatchKazuchika Okada vs. Jay White (c)
IWGP United States Heavyweight Title MatchKenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay (c)
IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title Fatal 4 WayEl Desperado vs. Master Wato vs. Hiromu Takahashi vs. Taiji Ishimori (c)
Keiji Muto’s Final Match In NJPWKeiji Muto, Hiroshi Tanahashi, and Shota Umino vs. Tetsuya Naito, SANADA, and BUSHI
NEVER Openweight Title MatchTama Tonga vs. Karl Anderson (c)
Tournament Finals for the Inaugural NJPW World Television TitleRen Narita vs. Zack Sabre Jr.
IWGP Tag Team Titles MatchHirooki Goto and YOSHI-HASHI vs. FTR (c)
IWGP Women’s Title MatchTam Nakano vs. Kairi (c)
IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Titles MatchLio Rush and YOH vs. TJP and Francesco Akira (c)
We end 1986 with a special covering all the highlights and promos from FIVE television episodes.
Join us as we journey through the start of the PWI tournament, all the way to why Joel Watts didn't go skiing with Bill at Christmas.
There's plenty of surprises, promos and commentary along the way.
In addition, a very important announcement about the future of the show.
Enjoy, and thanks very much for your support of the show in 2022.
The WWF presented their second live Prime Time Special on NBC on February 3rd 1989, in front of a gigantic television audience of 19.9 MILLION VIEWERS.
Hear all about the night the Mega Powers finally exploded, plus we have some special bonus content covering the follow up on the March 11th 1989 episode of Saturday Night's Main Event where Miss Elizabeth had to make 'the decision of a lifetime'.
All the promos, the commentary, TWO UWF VIDEO BREAKS, JOEL WATTS and much more during this episode of the Universal Wrestling Federation.
Jim Ross also speculates as to when the Missing Link last had a shower.
Justine Cager (@JustineyLou) joins us for the first time right off the back of her trip to Boston for the Survivor Series.
We break down all of the matches, and storyline developments plus share our thoughts on the upcoming road to WrestleMania.
We also chat how Justine got into wrestling in the first place and some of her favourite matches and moments.
The Survivor Series card was as follows :
War Games :
The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Sami Zayn and Solo Sikoa) vs. Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Butch and Ridge Holland), Drew McIntyre and Kevin Owens
War Games :
Bianca Belair, Alexa Bliss, Asuka, Mia Yim and Becky Lynch vs. Damage CTRL (Bayley, Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky), Nikki Cross and Rhea Ripley
SmackDown Women's Championship - Ronda Rousey (c) vs. Shotzi
United States Championship -- Seth Rollins (c) vs. Bobby Lashley vs. Austin Theory
AJ Styles vs. Finn Balor
Dan Phillips (@danpffc) is back to review AEW's final pay per view offering of 2022.
Match card :
• Jon Moxley (c) vs. MJF for the AEW World Championship
• Chris Jericho (c) vs. Bryan Danielson vs. Claudio Castagnoli vs. Sammy Guevara for the ROH title
• Toni Storm (c) vs. Jamie Hayter for the AEW Interim Women’s World Championship
• The Acclaimed (c) vs. Swerve in our Glory for the AEW World Tag Team titles
• Death Triangle (c) vs. The Elite for the Trios Championship
• Wardlow (c) vs. Samoa Joe vs. Powerhouse Hobbs for the TNT Title
• Jade Cargill (c) vs. Nyla Rose for the TBS Championship
• Saraya vs. Dr. Britt Baker
• Junge Boy vs. Luchasaurus in a Steel Cage Match
• Sting & Darby Allin vs. Jeff Jarrett & Jay Lethal
We welcome back Mark Dunderdale (@dopper6) & Stuart Roberts (@wakefieldcanary) for a special look in on what the World Wrestling Federation was up to in November of 1986.
This show included the big angle between Randy 'Macho Man' Savage & Ricky Steamboat which lead to their WrestleMania III showdown.
Plus Junk Yard Dog, Dick Slater, Billy Jack Haynes and more in action.
After the success of our 'September in review' podcast, we are back with all the key promos and bits of commentary from one of the most newsworthy episodes in the history of the Universal Wrestling Federation.
All UWF titles were on the line during the show, which you can watch here on Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xx3yN0leFCs
Terry Canova (@coach_canova) is with me for another jump back in time to 1986, and the Universal Wrestling Federation.
This week's show featured :
Rick Steiner & Sting vs 'Iceman' King Parsons & Chavo Guerrero A big surprise from Michael Hayes & the Freebirds Buddy Jack Roberts vs 'Jumpin' Joe Savoldi A tag title rematch between the Fantastics & 'Hollywood' John Tatum & Jack Victory And more!
Callum Barnes (@callumpbarnes) & Dan Phillips (@danpffc) join me for a look back over THE MAN CALLED STING.
We get in our time machines and cover the following famous matches from his illustrious career :
vs Great Muta - NWA World TV title - NWA Power Hour - aired September 1st 1989
w/Lex Luger vs The Steiner Brothers - WCW World tag team title - WCW Superbrawl Return from the Rising Sun - May 19th 1991
vs Big Van Vader - 'King of Cable' tournament final - Starrcade 1992 -December 28th 1992
UWF Television Review - November 1st 1986
Terry Canova (@coach_canova) is with me for another jump back in time to 1986, and the Universal Wrestling Federation.
This week's show featured :
A recap of Terry Gordy's title match in Houston vs Ted Dibiase in a SOLID STEEL CAGE
Gary Young vs Art Crews
News on the upcoming 'Popeyes Superdome Spectacular'
Dark Journey is presented with an award
The grudge match of all grudge matches - Eddie Gilbert vs 'Hollywood' John Tatum
Leroy Brown, the One Man Gang & 'Wild' Bill Irwin vs Chris Adams & Jim Duggan And more!
Terry Canova (@coach_canova) is back for some more UWF fun from the heady days of 1986.
This week's show featured :
Buddy Jack Roberts vs Ken Massey - UWF Television title Ted Dibiase tells us what his glove was called More on the PWI wrestling tournament Gustavo Mendoza vs 'Iceman' King Parsons The Fantastics vs Jack Victory & 'Hollywood' John Tatum - UWF Tag team titles And more!
We are loaded with special guests as we bring you our second 'on the road' podcast of 2022 - yes it's New Japan Pro Wrestling's Royal Quest 2 from Crystal Palace's National Sports Centre.
This show featured the much anticipated IWGP Tag team title showdown between FTR & Aussie Open, plus Will Ospreay vs Shota Umino, Tetsuya Naito vs ZSJ and much more across two nights.
Thanks to the following who appeared :
Callum Barnes (@callumbarnes)
Matthew Roberts (@matrob90)
Dan Phillips (@danpffc)
And a debut cameo from Larysa Dlaboha (@larysa_d)
Stuart Roberts (@wakefieldcanary) joins me for a look back at the career of everyone's favourite head of creative, Triple H!
We cover his matches against
The Rock at SummerSlam 1998
Cactus Jack at Royal Rumble 2000
AND
Daniel Bryan at WrestleMania 30
Today’s show was recorded on September 2nd 2022
Part 1 - recorded August 18th 2022
This was a strange old show, as the video on youtube (https://youtu.be/_QnCvKEXul4) seemed to be some sort of production version with the breaks not cut out and some odd/hilarious commentary from Jim Ross.
It also featured Terry 'Bam Bam' Gordy defending the UWF Heavyweight title against 'Dr Death' Steve Williams.
This week's show is brought to you with Dan Phillips (@danpffc).
Part 2 - recorded September 2nd 2022
Stuart Roberts (@wakefieldcanary) joins me IN PERSON for a review of a UWF television show featuring a 'Country whipping' match main event of Buddy Roberts & Michael Hayes vs Terry Taylor & Ted Dibiase.
A full run down of the pay per view and all of the post event drama along with Dan Phillips (@danpffc)
The card :
- AEW World Championship: Jon Moxley (c) vs. CM Punk
- Interim AEW Women's Championship: Toni Storm vs. Britt Baker vs. Hikaru Shida vs. Jamie Hayter
- AEW World Trios Championships: The Elite vs. "Hangman" Adam Page & The Dark Order
- TBS Championship: Jade Cargill (c) vs. Athena
- AEW World Tag Team Championships: Swerve In Our Glory (c) vs. The Acclaimed
- Bryan Danielson vs. Chris Jericho
- Christian Cage vs. Jungle Boy
- Casino Ladder Match: Claudio Castagnoli vs. Penta El Zero Miedo vs. Rey Fenix vs. Andrade El Idolo vs. Rush vs. Wheeler Yuta vs. Dante Martin vs. TBA
- Ricky Starks vs. Powerhouse Hobbs
- Wardlow & FTR vs. Jay Lethal & Motor City Machine Guns
- House of Black vs. Sting, Darby Allin & Miro
Dan Phillips (@danpffc), Louis Williams & Stuart Roberts (@wakefieldcanary) join me for 24 hours in the Welsh Capital and the first WWE main roster pay per view in the United Kingdom in 30 years.
There is also a cameo from the Random Wrestling Review podcast boys, and please don't play that bit in front of your gran/child as there may be a light (heavy) expletive in there!
Dan Phillips (@danpffc) returns for a show featuring the following :
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Chris Adams returns
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'Iceman' King Parsons vs Art Crews
- A feature on Terry Taylor and his TV title loss
- Gustavo Mendoza vs the Missing Link
- The Fantastics vs Sting & Eddie Gilbert
In a departure from our normal programming, this week is an opportunity to hear some of the classic promos and angles from this period AS THEY HAPPENED.
We've got everything from the explosion of 'Hot Stuff & Hyatt International' to Ted Dibiase, Michael Hayes and even Missy Hyatt working for Dark Journey for a day.
This is all intermixed with some analysis from me, and the odd tangent.
Enjoy!
Dan Phillips (@danpffc) joins me to discuss the G1 Climax 32 final between Kazuchika Okada & Will Ospreay. Plus we chat CM Punk's controversial promo on Dynamite AND Kenny Omega's return.
Ben Spindler (@tinkholloaway), from the superb Random Wrestling Review podcast (@RWRpoduk), joins me for episode two of 'Three From' and this time the 'Hardcore Legend' Mick Foley was drawn out.
We covered the following from Foley's back catalogue :
Cactus Jack vs Paul Orndorff - Falls Count Anywhere - Superbrawl III - February 21st 1993.
Vader vs Cactus Jack - Texas Death Match - Halloween Havoc - October 24th 1993.
Cactus Jack vs W*ing Kanemura - FMW 7th Anniversary Show - May 5th 1996
Plus we discuss our plans for the upcoming 'Clash at the Castle' WWE pay per view in Cardiff, Wales which we are attending (and which is certainly not taking place from a castle).
Callum Barnes (@callumpbarnes) returns to review another week of UWF action featuring 'Hollywood' John Tatum challenging Terry Taylor for the UWF Television Title plus Chavo Guerrero, Rick Steiner & Jim Duggan.
Callum Barnes (@callumpbarnes) is back to review another great episode of the UWF featuring a superb segment with 'Hot Stuff International' plus the tag title rematch between Eddie Gilbert & Sting defending against the Fantastics.
The tension in Hyatt & Hot Stuff International continues, plus Jim Duggan challenged for the UWF Heavyweight title vs Terry 'Bam Bam' Gordy.
Review with Dan Phillips (@danpffc)
A new podcast from the Pro Wrestling Moments family, it's 'Three From' where myself and two special guests randomly draw out a wrestler to watch three classic matches from together, and then talk about them.
This week, we're chatting the man in the WWWF in the 1960s & 1970s & the following three encounters :
Bruno Sammartino vs Spiros Arion for the WWWF Heavyweight Championship - April 14th 1975 - Madison Square Garden
Bruno Sammartino vs Stan Hansen for the WWWF Heavyweight title - August 7th 1976 - Madison Square Garden
Bruno Sammartino vs Superstar Billy Graham - October 23rd 1978 - Madison Square Garden
This week’s show is brought to you along with Mark Dunderdale (@dopper6) & Stuart Roberts (@wakefieldcanary)
Jim Duggan vs Kamala from the Sam Houston Coliseum is featured along with a new Joel Watts creation video on Ted Dibiase & 'Dr Death' set to James Brown's 'Living in America'.
In the main event Sting teamed with John Tatum & Eddie Gilbert to take on the trio of the Fantastics and the Missing Link.
Review with Dan Phillips (@danpffc)
The Fantastics defended their UWF tag team titles vs the team of Eddie Gilbert & Sting, Koko Ware faced Kamala, 'Hollywood' John Tatum vs Brett Wayne Sawyer plus Rick Steiner in action and a fantastic piece on the ongoing Freebirds/Steve Williams & Ted Dibiase feud.
Review with Dan Phillips (@danpffc)
Dan Phillips (@danpffc) joins me for a review of the joint card from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Match card :
Chris Jericho, Sammy Guevara (w/ Tay Conti) & Minoru Suzuki vs Eddie Kingston, Shota Umino & Wheeler Yuta
ROH/IWGP tag team title match - FTR (c) vs the Great O’Khan & Jeff Cobb (c) vs Roppongi Vice
AEW All Atlantic title - Clark Connors vs Pac vs Miro vs Malakai Black
Bullet Club (Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson & El Phantasmo) vs Dudes with Attitude (Shingo Takagi, Sting & Darby Allin)
AEW Women’s World Title - Thunder Rosa (c) vs Toni Storm
IWGP United States Title - Will Ospreay (c) vs Orange Cassidy
Zack Sabre Jr. vs Claudio Castagnoli
IWGP World Heavyweight title - Jay White (c) vs Adam Cole vs Adam Page vs Kazuchika Okada
AEW Interim World Championship - Jon Moxley vs Hiroshi Tanahashi
Stuart Robers (@wakefieldcanary) & Mark Dunderdale (@dopper6) return for a look back on an excellent episode of UWF featuring a great segment with Eddie Gilbert, Sting & Rick Steiner plus Bill Watts & the Freebirds, the Fantastics, Missy Hyatt and more.
If you'd like to watch the show on YouTube, it can be found here :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OeTgtiRddg
Mark Dunderdale (@dopper6) & Stuart Roberts (@wakefieldcanary) are back to review a show featuring more on the ongoing feud between 'Cowboy' Bill Watts & the Freebirds, Koko Ware vs Rick Steiner plus Chavo Guerrero & Sting in action.
Mark Dunderdale (@dopper6) & Stuart Roberts (@wakefieldcanary) join me for another look back of the Summer of 1986 in the Universal Wrestling Federation.
This show featured a tag title match between the Fantastics & the team of Jack Victory & 'Hollywood' John Tatum, a TV title match with Terry Taylor vs Buddy Roberts plus two cracking promos from Bill Watts and Ted Dibiase.
We also have a discussion about what currently bugs us in modern wrestling.
The episode can be found here on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14-LKJKYlrs&list=WL&index=15
Dan Phillips (@danpffc) is back with me to review AEW's Double or Nothing 2022 from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, featuring :
- Adam Page (c) vs. CM Punk for the AEW World Title
- Thunder Rosa (c) vs. Serena Deeb for the AEW Women’s World Title
- Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus) (c) vs. Team Taz (Ricky Starks and Powerhouse Hobbs) vs. Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland for the AEW World Tag Team Titles
- Jade Cargill (c) vs. Anna Jay for the TBS Title
- Samoa Joe vs. Adam Cole in the Men's Owen Hart Cup Tournament Final
- Britt Baker vs. Ruby Soho in the Women’s Owen Hart Cup Tournament Final
- The Hardyz vs. The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson)
- Jericho Appreciation Society (Chris Jericho, Matt Menard, Angelo Parker, Daniel Garcia, and Jake Hager) vs. Eddie Kingston, Santana, Ortiz, and The Blackpool Combat Club (Bryan Danielson and Jon Moxley) in an Anarchy in the Arena match
- House of Black (Malakai Black, Buddy Matthews, and Brody King) vs. Death Triangle (Pac, Penta Oscuro, and Rey Fenix)
- MJF vs. Wardlow
Terry Canova & Phil Stegall are back for more Universal Wrestling Federation fun featuring Sting, the Missing Link, Missy Hyatt, the Fantastics, Steve Williams, Jim Duggan and much much more!
Terry Canova & Phil Stegall are back to review a SUPERB episode of the Universal Wrestling Federation, featuring 'Dr Death' Steve Williams challenging Terry 'Bam Bam' Gordy for the UWF Heavyweight title, 'Cowboy' Bill Watts vs Sting and much much more.
With the availability of UWF television shows from May 1986 pretty sparse, myself and Callum Barnes (@callumpbarnes) take a look back at what another company was producing television wise during this time period.
Listen along as we review a fantastically fun show including ALL OF THE ORIGINAL ADVERTS.
YouTube link to All American Wrestling : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Q4Z71-cS1I
Callum Barnes (@callumpbarnes) is back to review the UWF television episode that aired on May 17th 1986.
This featured an angle setting up Bill Watts' latest comeback from retirement plus Michael Hayes, Ted Dibiase & the Sheepherders all in in ring action
Terry Canova (@coach_canova) is back to review the final stages of the Jim Crockett Senior Memorial Cup 1986, plus a North American title showdown between Jim Duggan & Dick Slater and a NWA World title match between Ric Flair & Dusty Rhodes.
Terry Canova (@coach_canova) joins me for a look back at the huge inter-promotional Superdome spectacular that took place 36 years ago today featuring :
The Fabulous Ones vs the Fantastics
Rick Steiner & Buzz Sawyer vs the Italian Stallion & Koko B Ware
Black Bart & Jim Garvin along with Precious vs Dave Peterson & Brett Sawyer
The Midnight Express (the reigning NWA World tag team champions) vs Nelson Royal & Sam Houston
Mark Youngblood & Wahoo McDaniel vs the Road Warriors
The Koloff's vs Jimmy Valiant & Manny Fernandez
The Sheepherders vs the Rock N Roll Express
plus Magnum TA teaming with Ronnie Garvin, Arn Anderson with Tully Blanchard, Giant Baba & Tiger Mask & much more.
There is an over 4 hour version of this two event card available on Peacock/WWE Network.
We are on the final road and countdown to the Crockett Cup with TWO television reviews this week including :
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A Joel Watts video on 'the Bladerunners' plus the future Sting & the Ultimate Warrior in action
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Jim Duggan vs Rick Steiner
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The Sheepherders defending the UWF tag titles vs the Fantastics
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The introduction of Jack Victory's girlfriend
AND much much more.
I'm joined by Mark Dunderdale (@dopper6), Stuart Roberts (@wakefieldcanary) & Dan Phillips (@danpffc) for a look back at the MOST STUPENDOUS TWO NIGHT WRESTLEMANIA IN HISTORY
Dan Phillips (@danpffc) is here to review the birth of the Universal Wrestling Federation. We get a big press conference from Charlotte related to the forthcoming Crockett Cup (plus we pick who our top ten tag teams would be for such a tournament in 2022), Ted Dibiase & Steve Williams defend the tag team titles vs the Sheepherders & 'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan challenges for the North American title.
Ben Spindler (@tinkholloway) is back to review the LAST EVER EPISODE OF MID SOUTH WRESTLING plus a whole load of great and obscure tangents along the way.
The show featured an update on the TV title situation, more on the Superdome tag team tournament plus in ring action Terry Taylor vs the future Rick Steiner, Jim Duggan, Ted Dibiase & 'Dr Death', Dick Slater & much much more.
Myself, Mark Dunderdale (@dopper6) & Stuart Roberts (@wakefieldcanary) look back over our trip to Toronto, two decades ago, with a special watchalong episode.
WWF Intercontinental Title Match
William Regal (c) vs. Rob Van Dam
WWF European Title Match
Diamond Dallas Page (c) vs. Christian
WWF Hardcore Title Match
Maven (c) vs. Goldust
Kane vs. Kurt Angle
No Disqualification Match
The Undertaker vs. Ric Flair
Booker T vs. Edge
Steve Austin vs. Scott Hall (w/Kevin Nash)
WWF World Tag Team Title Fatal Four Way Elimination Match
Billy & Chuck (c) vs. The APA (Bradshaw & Faarooq) vs. The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray Dudley & D-Von Dudley) (w/Stacy Keibler) vs. The Hardy Boyz (Jeff Hardy & Matt Hardy)
Hollywood Hulk Hogan vs. The Rock
WWF World Women's Title Triple Threat Match
Jazz (c) vs. Trish Stratus vs. Lita
WWF Undisputed World Heavyweight Title Match
Chris Jericho (w/Stephanie McMahon) (c) vs. Triple H
Ben Spindler (@tinkholloway) from the 'Random Wrestling Review Podcast' (@Rwrpoduk) joins me for a pretty historic episode of Mid South Wrestling. Not only does Bill announce that the name of the show is about to change, we also get the television debut of the BLADE RUNNERS. In action also are Koko Ware, Ted Dibiase & Steve Williams and much much more.
Plus we catch up at the start on a variety of topics from AEW to WrestleMania & crying about how great Bret Hart is.
Dan Phillips (@danpffc) & Mark Dunderdale (@dopper6) join me for a review of AEW’s first pay per view of 2022 featuring :
- "Hangman" Adam Page (c) vs. Adam Cole - Singles Match for the AEW World Championship
- CM Punk vs. MJF - Dog Collar Match
- Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. (c) vs. Thunder Rosa - Singles Match for the AEW Women's Championship
- Keith Lee vs. Orange Cassidy vs. Powerhouse Hobbs vs. Ricky Starks vs. Wardlow vs. Christian Cage - Face of the Revolution Ladder Match
- Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus) (c) vs. reDRagon (Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly) vs. The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) - Three-Way Tag team match for the AEW World Tag Team Championship
- Chris Jericho vs. Eddie Kingston
- Jade Cargill (c) vs. Tay Conti - Singles Match for the AEW TBS Championship
- Jon Moxley vs. Bryan Danielson
- AHFO (Andrade El Ídolo, Matt Hardy, and Isiah Kassidy) vs. Darby Allin, Sting, and Sammy Guevara - Six-Man Tornado Match
Callum Barnes (@callumpbarnes) makes his debut on the show, and what a week to debut.
The version of this episode on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SA03rFj3c14&list=WL&index=5&t=2644s) has ALL THE ORIGINAL BRILLIANT ADVERTS FROM 1986!
If that's not reason enough to watch & then listen to us, then how about adding in Al Perez vs Buzz Sawyer? How about the Rock N Roll Express teaming with Ricky Gibson (Ricky/Robert/Ricky)? How about the Sheepherders? How about Koko Ware throwing the most brutal looking drop kick I've ever seen?
Get involved, you know it makes sense.
Stuart Roberts (@wakefieldcanary) joins me today to talk about the February 22nd 1986 episode of Mid South television featuring the returning Rock N Roll Express vs The Fabulous Ones, Ted Dibiase & Steve Williams defending the tag titles vs Dick Murdoch & the Masked Superstar & much more.
We also chat about the recent Steve Austin & Cody Rhodes news, both of which broke just before we started recording.
This week we are looking at some YouTube finds from early 1986 :
Terry Taylor vs Jake Roberts from Oklahoma (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIs_D2b287c)
‘Dr Death’ Steve Williams & Ted Dibiase vs Masked Superstar & Dick Murdoch - Mid South Tag Team Title match from Houston (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmwT8HOXkik&t=288s)
Dick Slater vs Jake Roberts - North American Title match from Houston (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77eiRfsObfM)
Firstly an apology, we're not sure how or why but after we finished recording we realised that there was a problem with my microphone and the sound was turned up too high. I've spent many painstaking hours* trying to clean this up and get it to a listenable state, but it's not quite the level of our usual audio still unfortunately.
Dan Phillips is back (@danpffc) to review the Mid South television show from January 10th 1986. It featured Dr Death Steve Williams & Ted Dibiase in tag action, The Masked Superstar, Dick Slater challenged Butch Reed for the North American title and much much more.
*about 40 minutes.
Firstly an apology, we're not sure how or why but after we finished recording we realised that there was a problem with my microphone and the sound was turned up too high. I've spent many painstaking hours* trying to clean this up and get it to a listenable state, but it's not quite the level of our usual audio still unfortunately.
Dan Phillips is back (@danpffc) to review the Mid South television show from January 10th 1986. It featured Dr Death Steve Williams & Ted Dibiase in tag action, The Masked Superstar, Dick Slater challenged Butch Reed for the North American title and much much more.
*about 40 minutes.
Dan Phillips (@danpffc) and I take a break from Mid South to review the 2022 Royal Rumble.
We also chat Rev Pro High Stakes 2022 featuring a very special wrestling match in the main event.
Phil Stegall (@blueeyeddrumr) & Terry Canova (@coach_canova) join me for a look back at this show from July 27th 1985, that Phil actually intended in person at Skelly Stadium, Tulsa, Oklahoma
The show featured the following matches :
Mark Ragin vs Al Perez
Wendell Cooley vs One Man Gang
The Barbarian vs Brickhouse Brown
The Fantastics vs Eddie Gilbert & Jerry Grey
Ted Dibiase vs Jake Roberts
Dutch Mantel vs Butch Reed
Bill Watts, Dick Murdoch & Jim Duggan vs Kamala, Kareem Muhammad & Skandor Akbar
The Champion (Nightmare) vs Wahoo McDaniel for the North American Title
Ric Flair vs Dusty Rhodes for the NWA World Heavyweight title.
There is a version of the event on YouTube and also on Peacock/WWE Network.
Mark Dunderdale (@dopper6) & Dan Phillips (@danpffc) are with me this week for our first ever look back at an episode of Power Pro Wrestling.
This featured :
Hacksaw Jim Duggan vs Dick Slater
Terry Taylor vs Chris Adams
Butch Reed & Jake Roberts vs Ric Flair & Dick Slater
PLUS some rogue AWA footage with the Masked Superstar
This week myself, Mark Dunderdale (@dopper6), Stuart Roberts (@wakefieldcanary) & Dan Phillips (@danpffc) take a break from Mid South Wrestling to gaze into our crystal balls and look at the world of wrestling in 2022, covering the following topics :
Will Dynamite beat Raw for total viewers?
Will the Undertaker wrestle?
Will the Rock wrestle?
Will either a contracted AEW or WWE performer appear on a television show for the other company (ie while in contract for other)?
Will Vince McMahon be removed as head of WWE creative?
Will AEW run a PPV in the UK?
Will WWE run a PPV in the UK?
Will CM Punk win the AEW World title in 2022?
AEW Men’s World Champion at the end of 2022?
Will either Raw or Smackdown be cancelled or permanently moved from their current US television home?
Royal Rumble winners?
AEW Women's World Champion at the end of 2022?
PLUS
Personal wrestling highlights from 2021/Mid South highlights from 1985
For the first time ever, Dan Phillips (@danpffc) & I recorded an episode of the show IN PERSON.
Whether this improved or reduced the quality of the output is for you to decide.
This week we are taking a look at what appears to be the earliest available Mid South television episode recorded from their new home at the Tulsa Fairgrounds Pavilion.
Matches include :
'Dr Death' Steve Williams vs Dick Slater in the TV title tournament
Eddie Gilbert & the Nightmare vs The Bruise Brothers for the Mid South tag team titles.
The episode itself can be found on YouTube here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROmGCAUmFUs&list=WL&index=2&t=1332s
In the second part of our Mid South Moments archive special, Dan Phillips (@danpffc) & I take a look back over the best of Houston wrestling from 1984 featuring :
January 27th 1984- The Midnight Express vs Magnum TA & Mr Wrestling II - Mid South Tag Team title match
February 24th 1984 - Hacksaw Butch Reed vs Jim Neidhart, Football helmet on a pole match
March 23rd 1984 - Magnum TA vs Mr Wrestling II
April 15th 1984 - Bill Watts & Stagger Lee vs The Midnight Express (The Last Stampede, includes 20 minutes of build up promos)
May 11th 1984 - Hacksaw Butch Reed vs Terry Taylor
May 11th 1984 - The Midnight Express vs Rock N Roll Express
July 6th 1984 - Magnum TA vs Ted Dibiase North American Heavyweight Championship Match
August 3rd 1984 - Terry Taylor vs Dr Death Steve Williams - Mid South Television Championship Match
August 31st 1984 - The Midnight Express vs The Fantastics - Non title match
November 9th 1984 - Hacksaw Jim Duggan vs Ted Dibiase
November 23rd 1984 - Bill Dundee vs Adrian Street & Miss Linda
November 23rd 1984 Scaffold Mid South Tag Team Title Match - The Rock N Roll Express vs The Midnight Express
This week is the first of two special episodes from the archives of Mid South Moments.
Ricky Morton has been a guest on the show four times and this is a supercut of those appearances, over three hours with one of the best of all time chatting wrestling and Mid South memories.
The original show notes were as follows :
We chat the June 23rd 1984 episode of Mid South Wrestling plus a lot lot more with Ricky Morton. This episode includes the following :
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The move from Memphis to Mid South
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Their video introductions & first feud
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The differences between drawing in the territory days & now
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Ricky’s YouTube show & his wrestling school
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The gruelling schedule in 1984
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Working on top with Ric Flair
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Influence of Dusty Rhodes
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The art of selling
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One of Ricky’s favourite current British wrestlers
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NWA Power run & working with Nick Aldis
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Visit to WWE performance center
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Problems with current WWE creative & much more
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Working with Bill Watts
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A great story about Ernie Ladd
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Integrity in wrestling
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Working with Terri Taylor & Dr Death Steve Williams
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Wrestling hurt & a crazy story about how Nikolai Volkoff helped him one night in a match
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Memories of Buddy Landel
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Dan Severn
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The Midnight Express feud
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Jim Cornette & the difference between crowds then & now
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Wendi Richter
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Pat Orton & a call to Bob Orton Jnr
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The Superdate at the Superdome & a later incarnation in the NWA
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Ricky’s VHS collection
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Some thoughts on AEW & Much much more
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Rapid fire Q & A with Ricky, including entrance music, ring outfits, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Krusher Krushev, JYD & the WCW Six Man World tag team titles, the changing face of wrestling in 1984, Eric Bischoff, the move to Jim Crockett, who they would most like to work an extended program with now, working for the WWF, the WWE Hall of Fame, Working for All Japan & their recent tours with New Japan & much more.
Former 3 time Mid South Wrestling tag team champion, and all around pro wrestling legend, Ricky Morton (@RealRickyMorton) is back to look over the March 23rd 1985 episode of MSW featuring a four team elimination main event with the Rock N Roll Express vs the Dirty White Boys vs Brad Armstrong & Tommy Prichard vs Jake Roberts & Jack Victory. In addition, Ted Dibiase & Steve Williams were up against Terry Daniels & Shawn Michaels plus new North American Champion Terry Taylor battled Kamala.
Mark Dunderdale (@dopper6) is back to review the final ever episode of television from Shreveport featuring TV title tournament matches between Eddie Gilbert & Jake Roberts, Humongous vs Hacksaw Jim Duggan, ‘Dr Death’ Steve Williams vs Rob Ricksteiner & more.
Stuart Roberts (@wakefieldcanary) & Mark Dunderdale (@dopper6) join me for the penultimate episode of Mid South Wrestling from the Irish McNeil’s boys club. The TV title tournament is in full swing and there is A LOT of Dick Slater on the show.
Phil Stegall (@blueeyeddrumr) is back on the show this week to review the November 30th 1985 episode of Mid South Wrestling featuring the DEBUT OF RICK STEINER, a great update on the condition of Ted Dibiase & much much more.
The TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOW is here and once again features a transatlantic trivia battle for the ages.
Team USA vs Team UK II, hosted excellently by @danpffc
Thereafter a whistle stop review of the November 23rd 1985 episode of Mid South Wrestling (1:36.37)
BILL WATTS AND ERIK WATTS join me to talk in depth about the November 16th 1985 episode of Mid South Wrestling featuring the famous Ric Flair vs Ted Dibiase NWA World Heavyweight Title match.
Dan Phillips (@danpffc) returns for a look back over the November 9th 1985 episode of Mid South Wrestling featuring The Bruise Brothers in action, Eddie Gilbert & The Nightmare team up and Bill Watts interviews NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair who later faces a surprise in ring challenge.
Dan Phillips (@danpffc) joins me for this week's show featuring an explosive confrontation between Jim Duggan and Dick Slater, Ted DiBiase & "Dr. Death" Steve Williams face Mid-South Tag Team Champions Al Perez & Wendell Cooley, "Hacksaw" Butch Reed faces "Dirty" Dutch Mantell and much more
Join me for a special watchalong episode featuring "Hacksaw" Butch Reed celebrating winning the North American Championship. Jake "The Snake" Roberts takes on "Dirty" Dutch Mantell. Plus, The Bruise Brothers, Humongous, and many more in action plus many many tangents.
Stuart Roberts (@wakefieldcanary) & Mark Dunderdale (@dopper6) return for a special watchalong episode covering the October 19th 1985 Mid South Wrestling television show.
Lots of tangents in this one plus “Hacksaw” Butch Reed defends the Mid-South Television Championship against El Corsario, “Hot Stuff” Eddie Gilbert, Bobby Fulton, Dick Slater and more in action.
Mark Dunderdale (@dopper6) & Stuart Roberts (@wakefieldcanary) return for another look back at some Mid South Wrestling from late 1985.
This week's show featured clips of Hacksaw Jim Duggan's challenge for the NWA World Heavyweight title against Ric Flair, Buzz Sawyer in action, new video packages on Wendell Cooley AND Dark Journey & much more.
Stuart Roberts (@wakefieldcanary) & Mark Dunderdale (@dopper6) join me for a look back over the October 5th 1985 episode of Mid South Wrestling featuring in action Dick Slater, Buzz Sawyer, El Cosario vs Jake Roberts, Steve Williams & Ted Dibiase plus in the tv main event, the Fantastics vs Dutch Mantell & Bill Dundee in a WHIP ON A POLE MATCH.
Ben Spindler (@tinkholloway) of the Random Wrestling Review podcast (@Rwrpoduk) returns to the show after 18 long months away.
We have a great chat catching up on a range of topics, including how AEW has brought Ben back to watching weekly wrestling for the first time in decades, WrestleMania 30 vs WrestleMania 31 and some of the greatest North American PPVs in history.
Thereafter we review the September 28th 1985 episode of Mid South Wrestling featuring the debuts of Buzz Sawyer, Dick Slater plus Ted Dibiase & Steve Williams vs the Fantastics (the Mid South review begins at 1:09:21).
The show itself can be found on YouTube here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XdRegtIPk8
Dan Phillips (@danpffc) joins me for a tangent filled watch along of the September 21st 1985 episode of Mid South Wrestling featuring a North American title showdown between Dick Murdoch & ‘Dr Death’ Steve Williams & much more.
YouTube link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WkjoAUlvrY
Phil Stegall (@blueeyeddrumr) & Terry Canova (@coach_canova) are back to review the September 14tth episode of Mid South Wrestling featuring an INCREDIBLE video on Al Perez, The Fantastics & Humongous in action plus much much more.
YouTube link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvmKT7jezdw
Phil Stegall (@blueeyeddrumr) & Terry Canova (@coach_canova) are back to review the September 7th episode of Mid South Wrestling featuring a must watch match between Jake Roberts & the Nightmare, Dutch Mantell & Bill Dundee team up plus the tag team champions Wendell Cooley & Al Perez defend their newly won tag titles vs the One Man Gang & Kareem Muhammed.
YouTube link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3h40M-qy8oI
Dan Phillips (@danpffc) joins me for a look back over a must watch episode of Mid South Wrestling (link below) featuring Wendell Cooley & Al Perez challenging for the Mid South tag team titles, Jim Duggan vs the One Man Gang, The Fantastics, Butch Reed vs The Nightmare for the TV title, Jake Roberts & the Barbarian in tag action and much much more.
YouTube show link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XN63OZQjB0A
Dan Phillips (@danpffc) joins me to review the August 24th 1985 episode of Mid South Wrestling featuring the very first appearance of THE MIDNIGHT RYDER & much much more.
A look back at what was going on in the world of wrestling & pop culture in August 1985, before your regular Mid South television review featuring the aftermath from the most recent 'Superdome Spectacular'.
Dan Phillips (@danpffc) joins me for a look back over WCW’s Beach Blast 1992 pay per view featuring :
WCW Light Heavyweight Championship
Brian Pillman (c) vs Scotty Flamingo
Ron Simmons vs Terry Taylor
Marcus Bagwell vs Greg Valentine
Sting vs Cactus Jack - Falls count anywhere
Rick Rude vs Ricky Steamboat in a 30 minute Iron Man Match
Dustin Rhodes, Barry Windham & Nikita Koloff vs Arn Anderson, Steve Austin & Bobby Eaton
WCW World tag team titles
The Steiner Brothers (c) vs Terry Gordy & ‘Dr Death’ Steve Williams
A Mid South legend was sadly lost last week & this week's show opens with a tribute to Bobby Eaton with great contributions from Phil Stegall, J Michael, Terry Canova, Zeus King & Lawrence Garza.
Thereafter Stuart Roberts (@wakefieldcanary) & I review the August 10th 1985 episode of Mid South Wrestling featuring an update from the latest Superdome Spectacular & much more.
Mark Dunderdale (@dopper6) joins me for a review of the August 3rd 1985 episode of Mid South Wrestling. This was a promo heavy show setting the scene for the big Kamala & Kareem Muhammad vs Bill Watts & Hacksaw Jim Duggan ‘Final Showdown’ at the forthcoming Superdome show & much much more
Mark Dunderdale (@dopper6) joins me for a review of the July 27th 1985 episode of Mid South Wrestling featuring the TV main event of the Bounty Hunters vs Bill Watts & Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Ted Dibiase vs Hacksaw Butch Reed Al Perez vs Steve Williams and much much more (big angle alert!).
Mark Dunderdale (@dopper6) joins me for a review of the July 20th 1985 episode of Mid South Wrestling featuring :
- Country music star Jerry Reed
- Tommy Prichard vs Mike Graham
- The Nightmare vs Frank Lane
- Ted Dibiase & Steve Williams vs Brickhouse Brown & Mark Ragin
- Mark Hawk vs Hacksaw Butch Reed
- The Bounty Hunters vs Wendell Cooley & Mike Nichols
- Jake Roberts & The Barbarian vs Larry Clarke & the Red Raider
- AND A NEW JOEL WATTS VIDEO ON THE FANTASTICS
Dan Phillips (@danpffc) joins me to chat the latest from Euro 2020 before Terry Canova (@coach_canova) and I look back over the July 6th 1985 episode of Mid South Wrestling featuring a TV title showdown between the Snowman & Dutch Mantell, Terry Taylor vs Ted Dibiase, the Fantastics, Jake Roberts & much much more.
If you couldn’t be more bored of our discussions regarding the England football team (!), the Mid South review starts at 27:35.
Dan Phillips (@danpffc) returns to review the June 29th 1985 episode of Mid South Wrestling featuring the tag team title showdown between Ted Dibiase & Steve Williams vs the Rock ’N’ Roll Express. Dick Murdoch was also in in ring action, plus the Zambui Express & Kamala team together, the Freebirds of Hayes & Roberts appear and much much more.
Dan Phillips (@danpffc) is back to review the June 22nd 1985 episode of Mid South Wrestling featuring the Fantastics vs the Dirty White Boys, the return of Dick Murdoch, the debut of the Zambui Express plus much much more.
Dan Phillips (@danpffc) returns for a look back over a show featuring a huge tag team clash between the team of Ted Dibiase & Steve Williams vs the Fantastics. In action also were Terry Taylor, the Nightmare, the Snowman and much more.
The show itself can be found here on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hb3iT-TdiCU&t=1s
Erik Watts joins the show this week along with Terry Canova (@coach_canova) & Phil Stegall (@blueeyeddrummr).
This is a must listen episode with so many subjects covered, including growing up in the Watts household & with Mid South Wrestling, his in ring career (including the amazing line up in his first ever PPV encounter) & lots of phenomenal stories along the way.
We then review the June 8th 1985 episode of MSW featuring the return to in ring action of Cowboy Bill Watts himself.
A bit of a different show this week, looking back over the June 1st 1985 episode of Mid South Wrestling featuring a big North American title match between Terry Taylor & the undefeated 'Nightmare'. Ric Flair is on the show, plus Brad Armstrong & Brickhouse Brown team again, the new TV Champion the Snowman faces Jim Jeffers & Kamala battles Mike Cooper plus much much more.
In addition I'll be answering some listener questions submitted on Twitter along the way.
The Mid South show itself is available here on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfpEV_lfbdc
‘This Month in Wrestling History 12’ goes back to look at World Championship Wrestling’s ‘Slamboree’ show from May 17th 1998 featuring :
WCW World Television Title Match
Fit Finlay (c) vs. Chris Benoit
Singles Match
Brian Adams (w/Vincent) vs. Lex Luger
WCW World Cruiserweight Title #1 Contendership Battle Royal
Lenny Lane vs. Evan Karagias vs. Psychosis vs. Silver King vs. Juventud Guerrera vs. Super Calo vs. Kidman vs. Johnny Swinger vs. Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. El Dandy vs. Marty Jannetty vs. Damien vs. El Grio vs. Villano IV vs. Ciclope (Dean Malenko)
WCW World Cruiserweight Title Match
Chris Jericho (c) vs. Dean Malenko
Bowery Death Cage Match
Diamond Dallas Page vs. Raven
Singles Match
Eddie Guerrero (w/Chavo Guerrero Jr.) vs. Ultimo Dragon
WCW United States Heavyweight Title Match
Goldberg (c) vs. Saturn
Singles Match (Special Referee: Roddy Piper)
Bret Hart vs. Randy Savage
WCW World Tag Team Title Match
The Outsiders (Kevin Nash & Scott Hall) (w/Dusty Rhodes) (c) vs. Sting & The Giant
James Coleman (@MrJamesMargate) returns today for some inter generational family 80s wrestling fun as we look back over the May 25th 1985 episode of Mid South Wrestling featuring the following :
The new TV champion the Snowman vs Tommy Prichard
Mid South Tag Champions Ted Dibiase & Dr Death Steve Williams
North American Champion Terry Taylor vs Eddie Gilbert
Brickhouse Brown & Brad Armstrong vs Jake Roberts & the Barbarian
Kamala vs Vern Deaton
‘The Brute’ vs Frank Lane
Plus NWA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION RIC FLAIR
The show is available here on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wLQ2rlaX6s
Mark Dunderdale (@dopper6) & Stuart Roberts (@wakefieldcanary) complete a hattrick of consecutive Mid South Moments appearances as we look back over the May 18th 1985 television episode.
This featured the final of the tv title tournament between Mid South newcomer the Snowman & Jake 'the Snake' Roberts.
In addition, we had the Nightmare & Eddie Gilbert in tag action, Brickhouse Brown & Brad Armstrong teaming again plus the new tag team champions Steve Williams & Ted Dibiase. There's also a special feature showing Terry Taylor demonstrating the figure four leg lock & a Joel Watts video package on Brickhouse Brown.
The show can be found on YouTube here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8F2M85ibVuY
Mark Dunderdale (@dopper6) & Stuart Roberts (@wakefieldcanary) are with me this week to look back over the very newsworthy May 11th 1985 episode of Mid South Wrestling.
We have news of new tag team champions, including clips of the title change from Houston plus a must watch bed side interview with Jim Duggan following his injury at the hands of Skandar Akbar.
Matches :
The Dirty White Boys vs the Rock 'N' Roll Express
The Snowman vs Steve Williams - Semi final of the TV title tournament
Mike Jackson & Brad Armstrong vs the Freebirds (Roberts & Hayes)
Jake 'the Snake' Roberts vs Mark Ragin
Ted Dibiase & Steve Williams vs Steve Casey & Ken Glover
The episode is available on YouTube here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R845F_bNT7M
Stuart Roberts (@wakefieldcanary) & Mark Dunderdale (@dopper6) are back to review an absolutely superb episode of Mid South Wrestling.
This featured :
Jake 'the Snake' Roberts vs Brad Armstrong - TV title semi final
Brickhouse Brown vs Tommy Prichard
Edcar Thomas vs Steve Casey
'Dirty' Dutch Mantel vs Terry Daniels
Eddie Gilbert & the Nightmare vs Richard Dye & Paul Brown
Steve Williams vs Steve Casey
Superstar Bill Dundee & Terry Taylor vs the Dirty White Boys
Plus a major and shocking surprise.
I couldn't find this online but it is available via the WWE Network (not the Peacock version as of yet sadly)
This Month in History 11 goes back to 1991 for WCW’s Starrcade in the Tokyo Dome headlined by a title vs title match between IWGP Heavyweight Champion Tatsumi Fujinami & NWA World Champion Ric Flair. In action also was Sting vs the Great Muta plus Hiroshi Hase & Kensuke Sasaki defended their IWGP tag team titles vs The Steiner Brothers. Jushin Thunder Liger, the IWGP Junior Heavyweight champion, faced Akira, and Big Van Vader & Bam Bam Bigelow took on Doom.
The shortened US version of this show is available on DailyMotion (search for WCW Japan Supershow).
All the action, from what was an 11 match card in total, is available on New Japan World (search Starrcade in the Tokyo Dome).
And yes we know this took place in March 1991, BUT IT AIRED IN THE UNITED STATES IN APRIL SO IT COUNTS!
Phil Stegall (@blueeyeddrumr) & Terry Canova (@coach_canova) are back for a look over the April 27th 1985 episode of Mid South Wrestling. This featured many more historic, and must watch, examples of Bill Watts on the attack during what was a very real wrestling war by this point in time.
In action were :
Terry Taylor vs Kamala (clips from their recent match in New Orleans)
Hacksaw Jim Duggan vs Tom Prichard
Kamala vs Thor
Jake ‘the Snake’ Roberts & the Barbarian vs Richard Dye & Paul Brown
Steve Williams vs King Kong Bundy (clips from their October 1983 match from the Sam Houston Coliseum)
Brickhouse Brown vs The Wrestler
The Nightmare vs Private Terry Daniels
Superstar Bill Dundee vs Jack Victory
Terry Taylor vs Edcar Thomas
The show is available here on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxTkaJaazUg&t=1052s
We welcome back Phil Stegall (@blueeyeddrumr) & Terry Canova (@coach_canova) for a look back over the April 20th 1985 episode of Mid South Wrestling featuring the following :
Kamala vs The Masked Marvel
Hacksaw Jim Duggan vs Thor
The Barbarian vs Stoney Montana
The Dirty White Boys vs Brickhouse Brown & Rocky Montana
Jake ‘the Snake’ Roberts vs Steve Casey in the TV title tournament
Dutch Mantell vs Tim Horner
Eddie Gilbert & the Nightmare vs Terry Daniels & Steve Brinson
The show is available here on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMKMp1U9Z0E&t=2s
Dan Phillips (@danpffc) joins me for a bumper show featuring our review of the April 13th 1985 episode of Mid South Wrestling. This was the first tv taping after WrestleMania I and it’s fair to say Bill Watts was in a slightly bad mood. This is a must watch episode as a time capsule of the very real wrestling war that was happening at the time, including a lengthy opening tirade from Watts about Titan Sports.
Running order :
0:00 - 54:09 - Mid South Wrestling Review (feat Dr Death vs Terry Daniels, Jake Roberts & The Barbarian vs Rock N Roll Express plus Kamala & Brickhouse Brown in action)
54:10 - 1:04:55 - Dan’s experience in the Thunderdome for Raw a couple of weeks ago
1:04:55 - end - WrestleMania 37 review
The Mid South Episode can be found on YouTube here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NpgQ9zCCSQ&t=227s
Dan Phillips (@danpffc) is back to review the April 6th 1985 episode of Mid South Wrestling. The TV title tournament is in full swing with Tommy Prichard vs Tim Horner & the ‘Battle of the Brits’ in Steve Casey vs Chris Adams. In action also are the dream team of Terry Taylor & Kerry Von Erich plus ‘Dr Death’ Steve Williams & Jake Roberts vs Shawn Michaels & Terry Daniels.
The show itself can be found on YouTube here : https://youtu.be/ZqllETgKcTc
Mark Dunderdale (@dopper6), Stuart Roberts (@wakefieldcanary) & I look back on our very first trip across the pond for a WrestleMania, 20 years ago today (which is frightening to type to say the least).
Watch along with us as we review the absolutely epic WrestleMania X-Seven event, which most consider to be the greatest 'Showcase of the Immortals' in history & what was a truly life changing experience for all of us.
Pete Norris is back to chat all things appendectomy, having recently joined the exclusive club, plus review with me the March 30th 1985 episode of Mid South Wrestling. This aired the very same day as a Superdome Spectacular and just a little more than 24 hours prior to WrestleMania I.
Match card :
Brickhouse Brown vs Jack Victory
Shawn Michaels vs Kamala
The Barbarian vs Mike Jackson
Dr Death Steve Williams & Chris Adams vs Tom Prichard & Terry Daniels
Kerry Von Erich vs Thor
Dirty White Boys vs Tim Horner & Brad Armstrong
Link to the show on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGAlzDVaKWY&t=255s
Dan Phillips (@danpffc) joins me for another absolute turd from the archives of World Championship Wrestling - it’s ‘This Month in Wrestling History 10’ - WCW Uncensored 1995.
Match card :
King Of The Road Match
Dustin Rhodes vs. Blacktop Bully
Martial Arts Match (Special Referee: Sonny Onoo)
Meng (w/Col. Robert Parker) vs. Jim Duggan
Boxer Vs. Wrestler Match
Johnny B. Badd (w/Rock Finnigan) vs. Arn Anderson (w/Col. Robert Parker)
Singles Match
Avalanche vs. Randy Savage
Singles Match
Sting vs. Big Bubba Rogers
Falls Count Anywhere, Tornado Tag Team Match
Harlem Heat (Booker T & Stevie Ray) (w/Sister Sherri) vs. The Nasty Boys (Brian Knobbs & Jerry Sags)
Leather Strap Match
Vader (w/Ric Flair) vs. Hulk Hogan (w/The Renegade)
Former 3 time Mid South Wrestling tag team champion, and all around pro wrestling legend, Ricky Morton (@RealRickyMorton) is back to look over the March 23rd 1985 episode of MSW featuring a four team elimination main event with the Rock N Roll Express vs the Dirty White Boys vs Brad Armstrong & Tommy Prichard vs Jake Roberts & Jack Victory. In addition, Ted Dibiase & Steve Williams were up against Terry Daniels & Shawn Michaels plus new North American Champion Terry Taylor battled Kamala.
The show can be found on YouTube here : https://youtu.be/jRoCj2gmlKA
J.Michael (@ThisIsJMichael), formerly of USA Today, the Orlando Sentinal, NBC Sports Washington, Ring Magazine and current NBA sleuth at the Indy Star, is here this week to chat all things MSW.
We chat his day job following the NBA, his love of boxing and then switch gears and discuss how he first got into Mid South Wrestling having grown up in New Orleans.
We chat some of J’s favourites, big time live events attended and more before running through the March 16th 1985 television episode which included a TITLE FOR TITLE, CHAMPION VS CHAMPION match between North American champion Ted Dibiase & Television Champion Terry Taylor.
The show itself is available here on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMIQoN09Op4
Fowl Original (@fowl_original) of the very popular wrestling YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/FowlOriginalWrestling) is back today to review the March 9th 1985 episode of Mid South Wrestling.
We recap what Fowl has been up to over the last 12 months since he was last on the show, what he’s enjoyed wrestling wise during the pandemic and also end up in a great tangent on the wonderful early-mid 90s daytime tv game show ‘Turnabout’ (Rob Curling, I hope you’re listening).
This is all before attention turns to Mid South & we look back over an excellent show featuring Hacksaw Jim Duggan & Kerry Von Erich going up against Gino Hernandez & Hercules Hernandez, Terry Taylor vs Jake Roberts for the TV title, Brad Armstrong vs Buddy Landell plus Iceman King Parsons, Kamala, the Dirty White Boys & the Barbarian (John Nord) all in action.
The show itself can be found here on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oB57-Xaxpco&t=149s
Phil Stegall (@blueeyeddrumr) & Terry Canova (@Coach_canova) are back to review the March 2nd 1985 episode of Mid South Wrestling. This was a real star studded affair, with the ‘Modern Day Warrior’ Kerry Von Erich going up against Buddy Landell plus Gino Hernandez in action. Terry Taylor defends the Television Title against Tim Horner & we have the big Iceman King Parsons vs Kamala rematch from a few weeks prior. Ted Dibiase & Dr Death Steve Williams are up against Private Terry Daniels & Brad Armstrong & Shawn Michaels takes on the debuting Barbarian (John Nord version).
The link to the show (incorrectly dated on YouTube) is here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwYeUvrA64M
Dan Phillips (@danpffc) & Mark Dunderdale (@dopper6) join me for 'This Month in Wrestling History' 9 & a look back at All Elite Wrestling’s ‘Revolution’ 2020 pay per view event.
This took place on February 29th 2020 from the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois & featured the following :
CHRIS JERICHO (C) VS JON MOXLEY – AEW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
PAC VS ORANGE CASSIDY
CODY VS MJF
NYLA ROSE (C) VS KRIS STATLANDER – AEW WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
KENNY OMEGA AND HANGMAN PAGE (C) VS THE YOUNG BUCKS – AEW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
DARBY ALLIN VS SAMMY GUEVARA
JAKE HAGER VS DUSTIN RHODES
Phil Stegall (@blueeyeddrumr) & Terry Canova (@Coach_canova) are back to review the excellent February 23rd episode of Mid South Wrestling. This featured a phenomenal, and must see segment between Ted Dibiase & Jim Duggan that started as a rematch of the ‘Best Dressed Contest’ that we saw the previous week.
Butch Reed also goes up against Buddy Landell, plus the Dirty White Boys vs Tom Prichard & Private Terry Daniels, and the Guerrero’s challenging the Rock N Roll Express for the Mid South tag team titles.
The show itself (incorrectly dated on YouTube) is available here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-TNO5ZzbyA
Dan Phillips (@danpffc) is back to look at the February 16th 1985 episode of Mid South Wrestling. This is a loaded show with debut of the The Dirty White Boys, Dr Death Steve Williams in tag action along with another debut in Edcar ‘Boo’ Thomas. We have the best dressed man contest between Duggan & Dibiase plus Butch Reed vs Kamala in a surprise Dream match main event. If that’s not all, the Rock N Roll Express also defend the tag team titles against the Guerrero’s.
Dan Phillips (@danpffc) is here with me to review the February 9th 1985 episode of Mid South Wrestling. In addition we have a quick look at GCW’s recent ‘Fight Forever’ wrestling telethon to support independent wrestlers that Mid South Moments were proudly one of the many sponsors of.
On the Mid South show we have :
Brad Armstrong vs Buddy Landell
Tim Horner vs Kamala
Private Terry Daniels vs Ted Dibiase
Iceman King Parsons, Little Coco & Cowboy Lang vs Jack Victory, Little Tokyo & Lord Little Brook
‘Hacksaw’ Jim Duggan vs ‘Dr Death’ Steve Williams
Mid South TV title match, Terry Taylor vs Hector Guerrero
GCW Fight Forever :
From 44-OH block
Rickey Shane Page & Atticus Cogar vs Ricky & Kerry Morton
VxS - Rockstar Knights
Gabriel Skye vs 'Cashflow' Ken Broadway
Atticus Cogar vs Danny Garcia
Homicide vs Eric Redbeard
The full 24 hours of action is available for free via FITE.tv
Stuart Roberts (@wakefieldcanary) & Mark Dunderdale (@dopper6) are back with me to review the February 2nd 1985 episode of Mid South Wrestling. This is a star studded show, with 8 future WWE Hall of Famers appearing PLUS three video packages (of varying quality).
Card :
Rock ’N’ Roll Express vs The Golden Terror & Tennessee Terry Ellis
Terry Taylor & Hacksaw Jim Duggan vs Ted Dibiase & Steve Williams
Hercules Hernandez vs Richard Dye
Iceman King Parsons vs Kamala
The Guerreros vs Jason Walker & Tim Horner
Jake ‘the Snake’ Roberts vs Shawn Michaels
Dan Phillips joins me for ‘This Month in Wrestling History 8’, as we review NWA Bunkhouse Stampede from January 1988 so you know not to ever watch this absolutely wretched show.
The card was :
NWA World television Championship
Nikita Koloff (c) vs Bobby Eaton
NWA Western States Heritage Championship
Barry Windham (c) vs Larry Zybysko
NWA World Heavyweight Championship
Ric Flair (c) vs Road Warrior Hawk
Steel Cage Bunkhouse Stampede
The Warlord vs Tully Blanchard vs Road Warrior Animal vs Lex Luger vs Ivan Koloff vs The Barbarian vs Arn Anderson vs Dusty Rhodes
James Coleman (@MrJamesMargate) is back for some inter-generational family 80s wrestling fun, looking back at the January 26th 1985 episode of Mid South Wrestling.
This featured the Guerrero’s in action up against Private Terry Daniels & Shawn Michaels, Jim Rose vs Brad Armstrong, Tim Horner vs Jake Roberts & from Houston Billy Jack Haynes vs Kamala.
Unfortunately there were a tiny amount of technical problems on this one with James’ microphone going quiet a couple of times, but stick with it & we get it sorted as the show goes on.
UFC superfan James Coleman (@mrjamesmargate) is here as we run down, potentially, the biggest combat sports card of the year in a special betting guide bonus show.
Friends of the show Phil Stegall (@blueeyeddrumr) & Terry Canova (@Coach_Canova) are back to review the January 19th 1985 episode of Mid South Wrestling. This featured TWO championship matches, firstly the Guerrero’s challenging the Rock N Roll Express for the tag team titles & later Brad Armstrong vs Ted Dibiase for the North American title.
Pollo Del Mar (@theGlamazonPDM) from the Arm Drag Takedown Podcast (@ADTwithPDM) joins me this week.
We chat Pollo growing up as a huge Pro Wrestling & Mid South fan, favourite wrestlers & feuds plus later working for the Huffington Post covering the sport, nerves prior to interviewing Steve Austin compared with mainstream celebrities & much much more.
There are some really great stories before we move on to review the January 12th 1985 episode of Mid South Wrestling, featuring possibly the best segment in the history of television with Bill Watts, Jim Duggan & Joel Watts. Iceman King Parsons does double duty and there’s a North American Title match between Brad Armstrong and Steve Williams.
Unfortunately, thanks to some last minute guest host difficulties, this turned into an 11th hour solo watch along show (though you don’t have to watch along to enjoy the episode, it works just as well audio only!)
So, if you can, load up the WWE Network, find the incorrectly labelled January 6th 1985 episode of MSW, whack it on in the background & listen along while I try not to lose my voice & also go off on as many bizarre tangents as I can in 42 minutes.
Card :
Rick Oliver vs Iceman King Parsons
Chavo & Hector Guerrero vs Tim Horner & Shawn Michaels
Mid South TV title match - Buddy Landell (C) vs Terry Taylor
Private Terry Daniels & Hacksaw Jim Duggan vs Ted Dibiase & ‘Dr Death’ Steve Williams
North American Champion Brad Armstrong vs Hercules Hernandez
Kamala vs David Diamond
Jake ‘the Snake’ Roberts vs Rocky King
What a way to start 2021 - happy new year!
This month in wrestling history 7 looks at the experimental WWF pay per view ‘This Tuesday in Texas’ from December 3rd 1991.
Dan Phillips (@danpffc) & I review the show featuring the following :
WWF Intercontinental Title Match
Bret Hart (c) vs Skinner
Singles Match
Jake Roberts vs 'Macho Man' Randy Savage
Singles Match
The British Bulldog vs The Warlord (w/Harvey Wippleman)
Tag Team Match
El Matador & Virgil vs Repo Man & Ted Dibiase (w/Sensational Sherri)
WWF World Heavyweight Title Match
The Undertaker (w/Paul Bearer) (c) vs Hulk Hogan
Thereafter we switch gears with a special surprise quiz courtesy of the hardest working man in podcasting, with my knowledge of Mid South 1984 & also general pro wrestling in 2020 being tested/broken.
Play along at home, inevitably beat my score and see in the new year the right way.
Mark Dunderdale (@dopper6), Stuart Roberts (@wakefieldcanary) & Dan Phillips (@danpffc) are here for our first annual Mid South Moments predictions show. We go over the following topics, and discuss what we think will and won’t happen in 2021 :
- Will Dynamite beat Raw for total number of viewers during any week in 2021?
- Will NXT be moved away from Wednesday nights?
- Will Sting wrestle? (Cinematic matches don’t count)
- Will the Undertaker wrestle? (Cinematic matches don’t count)
- Will CM Punk wrestle?
- Will Brock Lesnar wrestle?
- Will WWE have two World Champions by the end of 2021?
- Will AEW have a full working relationship with New Japan by the end of 2021?
- Will Vince McMahon be removed as head of creative in WWE by the end of 2021?
In addition our personal wrestling highlights during the last 12 months, plus what each of us enjoyed most about looking back over Mid South in 1984.
The Mid South review starts at 1:13.29 and we cover the final episode of the year featuring a big announcement from Iceman King Parsons, Ted Dibiase vs SHAWN MICHAELS & much much more.
This is episode 277 on YouTube.
The Miro to my Kip Sabian, lifetime friend Pete Norris is here to review the December 22nd 1984 episode of Mid South. We discuss his fringe fandom of the sport of Pro Wrestling over the years and some very unique memories, including meeting Tatanka in a wrestling ring in Croydon, litres of lethally strong beer in Sumo Hall in Tokyo & pre ordering odd sandwiches to entice him to attend late night gatherings for WWE pay per views at my Mum’s.
This is all before a look back at the MSW show that aired THIRTY SIX YEARS AGO TODAY, which included Kamala vs Iceman King Parsons, the Rock N Roll Express vs Ted Dibiase & Hercules & a video package dedicated to Hacksaw Butch Reed set to the excellent sounds of Melle Mel & Duke Bootee. This is episode 276 on YouTube.
Mark Dunderdale (@dopper6) & Stuart Roberts (@wakefieldcanary) are back to review the December 15th 1984 episode of Mid South Wrestling - THIRTY SIX YEARS TO THE DAY SINCE IT AIRED!
Before we get into the review we take a trip down our own memory lane and reminisce about Mark's 40th birthday spectacular in New York, and the surprise we managed to keep under wraps for months in the build up.
The show itself contains all your usual Mid South goodness with Buddy Landell in action against Shawn Michaels, Kamala vs a departing Magnum TA & a main event of Hercules Hernandez & Steve Williams vs the Rock N Roll Express.
This was episode 275 on YouTube.
This week Dan Phillips (@danpffc) & I review the following Mid South matches from Houston :
July 6th 1984 - Magnum TA vs Ted Dibiase North American Heavyweight Championship Match
August 3rd 1984 - Terry Taylor vs Dr Death Steve Williams - Mid South Television Championship Match
August 31st 1984 - The Midnight Express vs The Fantastics - Non title match
November 9th 1984 - Hacksaw Jim Duggan vs Ted Dibiase
November 23rd 1984 - Bill Dundee vs Adrian Street & Miss Linda
November 23rd 1984 Scaffold Mid South Tag Team Title Match - The Rock N Roll Express vs The Midnight Express
YouTube links to all the matches are here : https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Rp8R-Y4mXfYG5UP3NmzE9rB7y-4Hen6xmqgTu_ED0pQ/edit#gid=0
This week Dan Phillips (@danpffc) & I review the following Mid South matches from Houston :
January 27th 1984- The Midnight Express vs Magnum TA & Mr Wrestling II - Mid South Tag Team title match
February 24th 1984 - Hacksaw Butch Reed vs Jim Neidhart, Football helmet on a pole match
March 23rd 1984 - Magnum TA vs Mr Wrestling II
April 15th 1984 - Bill Watts & Stagger Lee vs The Midnight Express (The Last Stampede, includes 20 minutes of build up promos)
May 11th 1984 - Hacksaw Butch Reed vs Terry Taylor
May 11th 1984 - The Midnight Express vs Rock N Roll Express
All match links are here : https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Rp8R-Y4mXfYG5UP3NmzE9rB7y-4Hen6xmqgTu_ED0pQ/edit#gid=0
Dan Phillips (@danpffc) & I take a deep dive look at the follow up to the 'Montreal Screwjob'. We go through the match itself (how could we not), and do a full review of the following night's 'Raw is War' from Ottawa analysing how the WWF dealt with the immediate fall out.
We also look at the corresponding night's Nitro from Memphis, the 'Bret Screwed Bret' interview with Vince McMahon, plus Bret's Nitro debut and follow up appearances at Starrcade 1997.
Phil Stegall (@blueeyeddrumr) & Terry Canova (@coach_canova) are back for a look at the December 8th 1984 episode of Mid South Wrestling. This included a television title match between Bill Dundee & Buddy Landell, Magnum TA vs Steve Williams, the Rock N Roll Express in action and much much more, including a whole lot of excellent tangents like last week. (Episode 274 on YouTube)
Phil Stegall (@blueeyeddrumr) & Terry Canova (@coach_canova) are here for a look back at the December 1st 1984 episode of Mid South Wrestling. This included a really excellent match between Ted Dibiase & Hercules Hernandez vs Magnum TA & Terry Taylor, Master G challenging for the North American Title, Steve Williams vs Brickhouse Brown, Shawn Michaels hitting four offensive moves & also an off subject chat regarding our respective 21st birthday celebrations in lieu of the big day for Mr Joel Watts later that month. (Episode 273 on YouTube)
Louis Williams is back to help me review the November 24th 1984 episode of Mid South Wrestling. This featured a superb short match between the Rock N Roll Express vs Ted Dibiase & Hercules before a VERY heavy duty post match angle. In action also were Magnum TA, plus Brickhouse Brown & Master G vs Hector & Chavo Guerrero. Episode 272 on YouTube
Lifetime wrestling fan Jason Cook (@JasonCo78727123) joins me this week. We discuss him growing up in a house of wrestling fans, his live experiences watching shows in Memphis as a child, some of his favourites over the years and much more before reviewing the news worthy November 17th 1984 episode of Mid South Wrestling. This featured a tv title match between Adrian Street & Bill Dundee plus Magnum TA vs Ted Dibiase.
Dan Phillips (@danpffc) & Tony Brown (@cafcbrown) join me for a 'This Month in Wrestling History' look back at TNA Wrestling's 'Bound For Glory 2010', an event that Tony attended in person.
DATE: October 10, 2010 LOCATION: Ocean Center, Daytona Beach, FL
FOR THE VACANT TNA WORLD TITLE Kurt Angle vs. Mr. Anderson vs. Jeff Hardy
TNA KNOCKOUTS TITLE MATCH Angelina Love (c) vs. Velvet Sky vs. Madison Rayne vs. Tara
TNA TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH The Motor City Machine Guns (c) vs. Generation Me (aka the Young Bucks)
LETHAL LOCKDOWN EV2.0 (Raven, Rhino, Sabu, Stevie Richards & Tommy Dreamer w/ Mick Foley) vs. Fourtune (AJ Styles, James Storm, Kazarian, Matt Morgan & Robert Roode w/ Ric Flair)
MONSTER'S BALL MATCH
Abyss vs. Rob Van Dam
Pro Wrestler Savannah Summers (@5avannah5ummer5) joins me this week & we chat her growing up in Australia as a huge wrestling fan, breaking into the scene & what it meant to turn Pro. We discuss some of her favourite matches (with the likes of Rhea Ripley, Tessa Blanchard & more) and the growth of independent wrestling 'down under' before we review the November 10th 1984 episode of Mid South Wrestling.
This was a very newsworthy show including a superb interview segment with the Rock N Roll Express setting up future stipulation matches with the Midnight Express, a big babyface turn and an appearance from the future 'Heart Break Kid' (episode 270 on YouTube).
Regular co-host Dan Phillips (@danpffc) joins me and we have a catch up about AEW, the recently concluded G1, the Great British Bake off, Married at First Sight UK, Fulham & more before reviewing the November 3rd 1984 episode of Mid South Wrestling. This featured a TV title match between Adrian Street & Bill Dundee, Hercules Hernandez in action plus Ted Dibiase vs Master G & Magnum TA vs The Missing Link (episode 269 on YouTube).
We welcome you to part 2 of our Mid South Moments one year anniversary show, a trivia battle for the ages between old friends who during this show were sworn enemies. It’s the United States of America vs the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland.
Team USA :
Phil Stegall (@blueeyeddrumr)
Terry Canova (@coach_canova)
Zeus King (@ZeusKingDark)
Team UK :
Mark Dunderdale (@dopper6)
Stuart Robers (@wakefieldcanary)
Dan Phillips (@danpffc)
A full year of Mid South television is now in the books, and to celebrate this momentous occasion we have done our first ever watch along episode. Join me, Mark Dunderdale (@dopper6) & Dan Phillips (@danpffc) as we run through the October 27th 1984 episode featuring a huge North American title match between Magnum TA & Ernie Ladd, the return of Ted Dibiase & big angles featuring Jim Duggan & the Rock 'N' Roll Express. This is episode 268 on YouTube.
James Coleman (@MrJamesMargate) joins me this week on the show. We discuss Liverpool's recent trouncing at the hands of Aston Villa, what's new in the world of the UFC plus the upcoming title fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje & who James is picking for that one. Later we review the October 20th 1984 episode of Mid South Wrestling featuring a very uncomfortable match between Adrian Street & Chris Adams, the television debut of SHAWN MICHAELS & much much more. This was episode 267 on YouTube.
Phil Stegall (@bluedyeddrumr) joins me to look back on a really fantastic episode of Mid South Wrestling from October 13th 1984. The Rock N Roll Express return, Adrian Street steals the show on commentary during a Terry Taylor match, the Midnight Express are in action plus Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Dr Death & many more. This is episode 266 on YouTube.
This week @danpffc & I review the the October 6th 1984 episode of MSW featuring a huge tv title match between Terry Taylor & Adrian Street. Later we are joined by @dopper6 for ‘This month in wrestling history’ when we look back on ECW’s Anarchy Rulz from September 19th 1999 featuring Taz vs Masato Tanaka vs Mike Awesome for the ECW World title & do a real deep dive on the promotion as a whole.
Terry Canova (@coach_canova) is back & we chat meeting wrestlers, and some of our best and worst experiences, plus the NFL behind closed doors before reviewing the September 29th 1984 episode of Mid South Wrestling featuring Magnum TA & Sonny King vs Hercules Hernandez & Dr Death Steve Williams, Master G & Brickhouse Brown vs the Midnight Express & much more
Terry Canova (@coach_canova) joins me this week to review the September 22nd episode of Mid South Wrestling. We chat Terry growing up in New Orleans watching Mid South & attending lots of live shows over the years. There’s a great story about Mr Olympia, how cable tv changed the game & much more before we go over the show featuring a tv title match between Terry Taylor & Hercules plus the Midnight Express & Magnum TA in action.
Louis Williams, my brother from another mother & long time wrestling travelling companion, joins the show this week. We do a whistle stop tour of nine trips to North America for mostly WrestleManias and some of our journeying highlights before reviewing the September 15th 1984 episode of Mid South Wrestling. This has highlights of the New Orleans match between Hercules & Hacksaw Jim Duggan & a big angle with Jim Cornette. We have a new video package on the Fantastics, the debut of ‘Master G’ and much much more.
Regular co-host Dan Phillips (@danpffc) joins me to review the September 8th 1984 episode of Mid South Wrestling featuring a huge angle between the Midnight Express & the Fantastics. We also have in action Adrian Street, Hacksaw Butch Reed & Buddy Landell. Thereafter for ‘this month in wrestling history’ we have an epic review of the SummerSlam 1990 pay per view that took place THIRTY YEARS AGO TODAY. This was the first big time WWF show I ever watched at the time as it aired and will always have a special place in my heart.
Mark Dunderdale (@dopper6) & Stuart Roberts (@wakefieldcanary) are back this week to look over the September 1st 1984 episode of Mid South Wrestling. This includes the Midnight Express, Adrian Street making his MSW debut, a bizarre video package featuring JYD (after his exit from the company) & Hacksaw Jim Duggan (who is also in a match vs Krusher Krushev) & much much more.
Thereafter it’s trivia time, as we approach SummerSlam 2020 from the ‘THUNDERDOME’ we look back over 32 years worth of the ‘hottest event of the summer’ in three rounds of thrilling action before crowning a champion.
James Coleman (@MrJamesMargate) returns to review the August 25th 1984 episode of Mid South Wrestling (episode 259 on YouTube). This is a really strong in ring week for MSW, featuring Hercules vs Koko Ware in an impromptu match, the Fantastics, Buddy Landel vs Brickhouse Brown and much more. We also have predictions for this weekend’s UFC 252, Miocic vs Cormier.
James Coleman (@MrJamesMargate) is back to review the historic August 18th 1984 episode of Mid South Wrestling (episode 258 on YouTube). This includes the shocking announcement from Bill Watts that the Junk Yard Dog has left the promotion, seeking ‘greener pastures’ elsewhere. We get the introduction of Steve Williams’ helmet, a great match between the Fantastics vs Dennis Condrey & Krusher Krushev & much more on a must see episode of Mid South Wrestling. We also have predictions for this weekend’s ‘UFC Vegas 6’.
Phil Stegall (@blueeyeddrumr) is back this week, we chat Jim Cornette, Kayfabe in wrestling and the differences between who believed what in 1984 and 2020 and much more. Later we review the August 11th 1984 episode of Mid South Wrestling featuring a really fantastic in ring workout segment with Magnum TA, Terry Taylor and Tommy Rogers. JYD vs Krusher Krushev and video packages on Hacksaw Jim Duggan and The Fantastics. This is episode 257 on YouTube.
Marie Shadows (@marie_shadows) joins me this week as we chat wrestling, her podcast, her work in progress on a wrestling novel and also her time at WWE. Later we review the August 4th 1984 episode of Mid South Wrestling including a big tag team championship match between the defending champions the Midnight Express & the challengers, the Junk Yard Dog & Hacksaw Jim Duggan.
Dan Phillips (@danpffc) joins me to review the July 28th 1984 episode of Mid South Wrestling featuring a television title match between Terry Taylor & Krusher Krushev plus the Midnight Express, JYD, Hacksaw Jim Duggan & much more (apologies there are some very slight sound level problems in this portion but stick with it as 99.9% is perfect). Thereafter for ‘This month in wrestling history’ we jump in our time machines to July 2001 and do a deep dive review of the WWF Invasion event, the most purchased pay per view in company history that wasn’t called WrestleMania.
A short form audio documentary focussed on one of the more infamous days in the history of North American Professional wrestling - Saturday July 14th 1984.
We look back on the events leading up to the day, how the WWF got themselves on WTBS and the behind the scenes workings of the deal. There is a review of the actual WWF show that debuted on that fateful Saturday, including a promo so bad it has to be heard to be truly believed.
Thereafter we cover the reaction at the time to the first show and what played out over the coming months prior to the first WrestleMania, including a short run on the station by Bill Watts’ Mid South Wrestling.
James Coleman (@MrJamesMargate) is back as we review this week a great episode of Mid South Wrestling, albeit featuring a confused Joel Watts at the start. An unprecedented three video packages are contained within, on the Pretty Young Things, Terry Taylor and the Fantastics. These varied in quality, and creepiness, but all are must see. In addition a new North American Championship belt is presented to Magnum TA & we have a grudge match between the Junkyard Dog & Hacksaw Jim Duggan vs Butch Reed & Buddy Landel. This was episode 254 on YouTube, and I share that very much as a recommendation. In addition we get James’ UFC 251 predictions if you fancy a wager this weekend and someone to blame if it all goes wrong.
James Coleman (@MrJamesMargate) joins me as we review an absolutely wretched episode of Mid South Wrestling. This featured a confused Bill Watts at the start and then some match finishes so bad they have to be seen to be believed. This was episode 253 on YouTube, and I share that not as a recommendation.
Reigning WrestleMania trivia champion Mark Dunderdale (@dopper6) & Stuart Roberts (@wakefieldcanary) are back this week to review the July 7th 1984 episode of Mid South Wrestling (252 on YouTube). This features the Fantastics, the Midnight Express up against the debuting Pretty Young Things, the unmasking of 'Mr Wrestling II' and a video package on Magnum TA that is so good you need to stop whatever you are doing right now and watch it.
A tribute to Mr Wrestling II, plus Dan Phillips (@danpffc) & I review the June 30th 1984 episode of Mid South Wrestling (episode 251 on YouTube) featuring highlights of the Junk Yard Dog vs Butch Reed match from the Superdome, escalating tensions between Terry Taylor & Steve Williams plus much much more. Thereafter we review the June 10th 1990 NWA Clash of the Champions 11 in a new this month in wrestling history feature. This has plenty of Mid South crossover with a battle of the Expresses for the US tag team titles & JYD challenging Ric Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. We also get ‘Mean Mark’, months before his WWF debut as the Undertaker, vs Brian Pillman, the Steiners vs Doom, Arn Anderson vs Paul Orndorff, Sid vs Luger & a lot more.
Rapid fire Q & A with Ricky, including entrance music, ring outfits, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Krusher Krushev, JYD & the WCW Six Man World tag team titles, the changing face of wrestling in 1984, Eric Bischoff, the move to Jim Crockett, who they would most like to work an extended program with now, working for the WWF, the WWE Hall of Fame, Working for All Japan & their recent tours with New Japan & much more.
Ricky is back & we chat more about the June 23rd 1984 episode of Mid South Wrestling plus :
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Working with Bill Watts
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A great story about Ernie Ladd
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Integrity in wrestling
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Working with Terri Taylor & Dr Death Steve Williams
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Wrestling hurt & a crazy story about how Nikolai Volkoff helped him one night in a match
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Memories of Buddy Landel
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Dan Severn
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The Midnight Express feud
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Jim Cornette & the difference between crowds then & now
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Wendi Richter
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Pat Orton & a call to Bob Orton Jnr
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The Superdate at the Superdome & a later incarnation in the NWA
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Ricky’s VHS collection
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Some thoughts on AEW & Much much more
We chat the June 23rd 1984 episode of Mid South Wrestling plus a lot lot more in part one of three with Ricky Morton. This episode includes the following :
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The move from Memphis to Mid South
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Their video introductions & first feud
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The differences between drawing in the territory days & now
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Ricky’s YouTube show & his wrestling school
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The gruelling schedule in 1984
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Working on top with Ric Flair
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Influence of Dusty Rhodes
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The art of selling
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One of Ricky’s favourite current British wrestlers
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NWA Power run & working with Nick Aldis
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Visit to WWE performance center
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Problems with current WWE creative & much more!
The current Full Force Wrestling Women’s Champion & quite literally the first lady of the Mid South Moments podcast, all the way from Cardiff, Wales, Nadia Sapphire (@nadia_sapphire) joins us on this episode. We have a great chat about Nadia’s earliest memories & favourites watching wrestling growing up & fulfilling her childhood dream of turning Pro. Some career highlights, aspirations & a great peak behind the curtain at when things in ring don’t go quite as hoped. Later we review the June 16th 1984 episode of Mid South Wrestling featuring Hacksaw Jim Duggan (who Nadia has worked with), the Midnight Express, Terry Taylor & more.
Dan Phillips (@danpffc) is back to chat about his now completed quest to watch every WrestleMania in history during the month of April. The highs, the lows & his favourite performers during each ‘Mania decade. Thereafter we review the June 9th 1984 episode of Mid South Wrestling featuring an unprecedented three video packages (Butch Reed, JYD & Magnum TA) plus the Rock ‘N’ Roll Express, Midnight Express & more in action. The Mid South Review starts at 1:04.36 (this is episode 248 on YouTube)
Our returning special guest host this week is @goddtill from the ‘This hour has five stars podcast’ https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/this-hour-has-5-stars/id1476347017 We discuss the most recent episode & one of the best contests I’ve ever seen from All Japan in 1992, my quest to watch every Dave Meltzer 5 star rated match in history, why Ivan Drago was a babyface in Rocky IV & more plus review the June 2nd 1984 episode of Mid South Wrestling. This features Magnum TA, two Mr Wrestling’s, Butch Reed, Buddy Landell & most importantly of all the debut of STELLA MAE. This is episode 247 on YouTube.
Historian & long time wrestling fan @ZeusKingDark is back to review the May 26th 1984 episode of Mid South Wrestling. This very newsworthy show features the Mid South Tag Team Championship match between the holders the Rock ‘N’ Roll Express & the challenging Midnight Express. $50k of Jim Cornette’s Mother’s money is at stake here if the Champions retain. In addition we have extended highlights of the North American Title match between Mr Wrestling & Magnum TA, recently held in Tulsa, & much much more. This is episode 246 on YouTube.
Historian & long time wrestling fan @ZeusKingDark is back to review the May 19th 1984 episode of Mid South Wrestling. This features the contract signing for the $50,000 Express vs Express tag team title showdown, the Rock ‘N’ Roll Express in action vs Buddy Landel & Masao Ito, plus Magnum TA vs the future Hercules Hernandez, Nikolai Volkoff vs ‘Dr Death’ Steve Williams, Hacksaw Jim Duggan vs the man who’d later be known as Demolition’s Smash & much much more. This is episode 245 on YouTube.
@LannyMixon joins the show this week & we chat him growing up watching Mid South Wrestling, his involvement in SWA Championship Wrestling (available via Fite.tv) & much more before reviewing the May 12th 1984 episode of Mid South Wrestling. The show features a TV title match between Krusher Kruschev & Terry Taylor, a $50,000 tag team championship challenge from the Midnight Express & Jim Cornette, Magnum TA, Steve Williams and much more. This is episode 244 on YouTube
Dan Phillips (@danpffc) & Tony Brown (@cafcbrown) join me this week. We chat AEW and how that new promotion has got both of them back into wrestling. We run through this week’s episode of Dynamite & chat about the TNT Championship tournament, empty arena wrestling & what we feel they are doing really well. We also talk about Dan’s quest to watch every WrestleMania in history during the month of April. Thereafter we jump back 36 years in time to review the May 5th 1984 episode of Mid South Wrestling featuring an epic video package on the Rock N Roll Express set to Van Halen’s ‘Jump’, a big time angle with Junkyard Dog & more than you could ever want to know about the ‘Superdate at the Superdome’. The Mid South review starts at 1:06:52 & covers episode 243 on YouTube.
It’s WrestleMania weekend & Mark Dunderdale (@dopper6) & Stuart Roberts (@wakefieldcanary) join me for a ‘Mania trivia quiz battle. Take a trip down memory lane as we each answer questions from different periods in the ‘Showcase of the Immortals’ history. Mark & I then review the April 28th 1984 episode of Mid South Wrestling including the reveal of the ‘Superdate at the Superdome’ competition & the Midnight Express taking on three different teams in tag title matches.
Today Phil Stegall ( @Blueeyeddrumr ) is back & we review the April 21st 1984 episode of Mid South Wrestling. This features a tag team title showdown between the Midnight Express & Rock 'N' Roll Express, Krusher Krushev vs Jim Duggan, Mr Wrestling vs Stagger Lee & much more. This is episode 241 on YouTube.
We welcome back today Phil Stegall (@blueeyedrumr).We discuss the USFL, XFL,Arena Football,teams moving cities, the college national championship, empty arena wrestling, and then go on to review the April 14th 1984 episode of Mid South Wrestling. This is episode 240 on YouTube.
This week former 3 time NWA National Heavyweight Champion ‘The Golden Boy’ Greg Anthony (@goldenboygreg) joins me. We discuss his tag team with Bobby Eaton, his numerous title wins & what meant most, his incredible wrestling comeback from a health scare, what WWE are doing with this year's WrestleMania, 3 hour Raw's, Shawn vs Bret, Junior Heavyweight titles, the recent Chris Benoit documentary & much more before reviewing the April 7th 1984 episode of Mid South Wrestling.
Semi retired Pro Wrestling manager, historian & owner of the fascinating @ChartTerritory website @AlGetzWrestling joins me for today’s show. We discuss his attendance at early closed circuit WrestleMania’s, his incredible work going through the history of Mid South, his favourite match in history (in ECW) & much more before reviewing the very unique March 31st 1984 episode of Mid South Wrestling (episode 238 on YouTube).
Mark Dunderdale (@dopper6) joins me to discuss our travels across the pond to many WrestleMania’s past & some of our personal high & lowlights - from Hogan vs Rock in Toronto to Triple H & Randy Orton’s stinker in Houston. SummerSlam 1992, U.K. house show classic matches from the 90s, this years behind closed doors ‘Mania & much more before reviewing the March 24th 1984 episode of Mid South Wrestling.
Ben Spindler (@hossWWENetwork) & I chat his incredible quest to watch every match on the WWE Network plus some of the highlights & lowlights from the late 70s & early 80s. We discuss 3 hour Raws & what could be done to make them better, what happens to WrestleMania this year & much more before reviewing the March 17th 1984 episode of Mid South Wrestling (E236 on YouTube).
@goddtill & I chat wrestling including ‘The Main Event’ from February ‘88, quality control issues in the last AEW pay per view, our favourite moment in WrestleMania history & more then review the March 10th 1984 episode of Mid South Wrestling.
Philip Stegall (@Blueeyeddrumr) joins me this week for a fascinating look at the March 3rd 1984 episode of Mid South Wrestling. Philip grew up near Oklahoma & was a fan of wrestling even before Mid South existed, and later attended many events in the area. This is a must listen for historians out there & anyone interested in territorial wrestling.
ECW original referee Jim Molineaux is our very special guest host this week. We chat Jim’s early memories watching the WWWF, the changing face of wrestling in the States at the advent of cable television, his time in ECW & what he feels was their biggest mistake. The change that happened between the two One Night Stand pay per views, what he’s up to now & then review the Feb 23rd 1984 episode of Mid South Wrestling.
@fowl_original & I chat the origins of his fantastically successful YouTube channel, a very niche first live event he attended, some modern wrestling & more then review the great February 18th 1984 episode of Mid South Wrestling featuring the promotion debut of the Rock ‘N’ Roll Express.
A very special bonus episode of Mid South Moments. Now when you throw the word bonus around in the context of Pro Wrestling it often constitutes an extra, time filling match on a per per view that hasn’t been promoted & no one wants to see. Hopefully this bucks the trend with the next hour or so covering the October 23rd 1983 to December 10th 1983 episodes of Mid South Wrestling, with 7 short podcasts spliced together for your listening pleasure. Consider these the birthing process for Mid South Moments, having originally appeared on the Fans Podcast feed at the back end of 2019. Hope you enjoy!
Flying solo this week reviewing the Feb 11th 1984 episode of Mid South Wrestling including the Midnight Express, Lanny Poffo, Jim Neidhart & a must see video package starring Magnum TA.
Lifelong fan & wrestling historian @ZeusKing_dark joined me on the show this week. We spend an hour talking about everything from ‘Black Saturday’, the first WrestleMania & its impact, Mid Atlantic, the NWA, Sting’s first title win, legitimate World championships, Apter mags to AEW (& a little bit of Fulham FC) before we delve into the February 5th 1984 episode of Mid South Wrestling featuring Jim Neidhart, Terry Taylor, Magnum TA & more. The Mid South review starts at 68 minutes.
Magnum TA & Mr Wrestling II vs The Midnight Express, Boyd Pierce smashes his fashion-o-meter, another Rock ‘N’ Roll Express video, Jim Neidhart, Lanny Poffo & more.
A dastardly attack on Magnum TA, Rick Rude, Jim Neidhart, Jim Duggan, an incredible introduction to the Rock ‘N’ Roll Express & much more.
Jim Ross & Jerry Lawler’s first ever commentary pairing (probably), Jim Neidhart, Jim Duggan, Magnum TA & more on this double review episode.
Magnum TA, Jim Neidhart, Rick Rude, the Midnight Express & many more on another great week of Mid South Wrestling.