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The Wrestling Memory Grenade

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You pull the pin and we’ll pick up the pieces… Join host Ray Russell for an exciting trip down Memory Lane as we analyze and discuss years of wrestling history from your favorite promotions. From Hulkamania to Mulkeymania, from the Four Horsemen to the nWo, from the Midnight Express to the Lex Express. Which promotion are we deep diving into next? What year have we time-traveled back to now? Tune in and find out!

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You pull the pin and we’ll pick up the pieces… Join host Ray Russell for an exciting trip down Memory Lane as we analyze and discuss years of wrestling history from your favorite promotions. From Hulkamania to Mulkeymania, from the Four Horsemen to the nWo, from the Midnight Express to the Lex Express. Which promotion are we deep diving into next? What year have we time-traveled back to now? Tune in and find out!

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Episodes
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Episode 127: SPRING 1988 WWF TV (Rick Rude Meets Cheryl Roberts! Heenan has a Party!)

5/9/2024
It's Grenade Episode #127 fininising out another APRIL TV for 1988 in the WWF with another 2 Weeks of fun! Includes the epic Rick Rude/Cheryl Roberts angle that sparked the Rude/Jake feud, Bret Hart goes into singles competition, The Rougeaus become Fabulous, Ultimate Warrior gets aggressive, Ted Dibiase not done with The Macho Man, Hacksaw Duggan continues his issues with Andre the Giant, Jack Tunney comes down with a mandate on the Brain, Ken Patera issues a challenge to Dino Bravo, Dibiase vs. Beefcake, Valentine vs. Animal Steele, Ventura names Demolition's Finisher, Hulk Hogan wins an Award, Bobby Heenan celebrates 2 Years on Prime Time Wrestling, all of that & so much more, PLUS SOUNDBITES GALORE in this edition! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met. Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Includes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure! Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com Follow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade Follow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! It's Grenade Episode #127 fininising out another APRIL TV for 1988 in the WWF with another 2 Weeks of fun! Includes the epic Rick Rude/Cheryl Roberts angle that sparked the Rude/Jake feud, Bret Hart goes into singles competition, The Rougeaus become Fabulous, Ultimate Warrior gets aggressive, Ted Dibiase not done with The Macho Man, Hacksaw Duggan continues his issues with Andre the Giant, Jack Tunney comes down with a mandate on the Brain, Ken Patera issues a challenge to Dino Bravo, Dibiase vs. Beefcake, Valentine vs. Animal Steele, Ventura names Demolition's Finisher, Hulk Hogan wins an Award, Bobby Heenan celebrates 2 Years on Prime Time Wrestling, all of that & so much more, PLUS SOUNDBITES GALORE in this edition! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:01:57:19

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Episode 126: APRIL 1988 WWF TV (Heenan Ejected, Ventura Shocks, Dibiase Plans)

5/2/2024
It's Grenade Episode #126 covering another week of APRIL TV for 1988 in the WWF. The Hacksaw/Andre feud continues on as the 8th Wonder of the World comes ringside to confront Hacksaw on Superstars, and then Bobby Heenan is ejected from commentary by Duggan on Wrestling Challenge. Ken Patera questions Dino Bravo's "Strongest Man" claims. It's the battle of the chains when the Mighty Hercules faces Junkyard Dog. Bret Hart dubs Bad News Brown a "Double Cross". Strike Force look primed for a title rematch with Demolition. The Million Dollar Man has a "Master Plan". Nepotism pays off (sort of) when Greg Valentine meets the son of a legendary WWF Hall of Famer. Koko Ware goes Weasel Hunting, while Jesse Ventura makes outlandish statements. Plus, tons of great sound bites from the likes of the NEW WWF Champion Randy Savage, Ted Dibiase, Bad News Brown, Bret Hart, Strike Force, Bobby Heenan, JYD, Slick, Lord Alfred Hayes, Mean Gene, Gorilla Monsoon, Bobby Heenan, Jesse Ventura, & so much more! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met. Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Includes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure! Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com Follow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade Follow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! It's Grenade Episode #126 covering another week of APRIL TV for 1988 in the WWF. The Hacksaw/Andre feud continues on as the 8th Wonder of the World comes ringside to confront Hacksaw on Superstars, and then Bobby Heenan has his issues with Duggan on Wrestling Challenge. Ken Patera questions Dino Bravo's "Strongest Man" claims. It's the battle of the chains when the Mighty Hercules faces Junkyard Dog. Bret Hart dubs Bad News Brown a "Double Cross". Strike Force look primed for a title rematch with Demolition. The Million Dollar Man has a "Master Plan". Nepotism pays off (sort of) when Greg Valentine meets the son of a legendary WWF Hall of Famer. Koko Ware goes Weasel Hunting, while Jesse Ventura makes outlandish statements. Plus, tons of great sound bites from the likes of the NEW WWF Champion Randy Savage, Ted Dibiase, Bad News Brown, Bret Hart, Strike Force, Bobby Heenan, JYD, Slick, Lord Alfred Hayes, Mean Gene, Gorilla Monsoon, Bobby Heenan, Jesse Ventura, & so much more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:01:08:07

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

4/18/2024
The Grenade is back covering the first 2 weeks of APRIL TV for 1988 in the WWF. We look at all of the feuds coming out of the big WrestleMania IV event, plus establish a few new rivalries along the way. As Hacksaw Duggan does the impossible and KNOCKS OUT Andre the Giant! Plus, we hear from NEW Undisputed WWF Champion Randy Savage, Ted DIbiase still has a master plan, "Outlaw" Ron Bass chokes out the Junkyard Dog, Rick Rude introduces the Rude Awakening KISS to his shtick, Dino Bravo takes issue with Ken Patera's strongman claims, "Hitman" Bret Hart vows revenge on that no good "double cross" Bad News Brown, Strike Force look to regain their Tag Titles from Demolition, IC Champ Honky Tonk Man vs. Outback Jack, Rick Rude vs. Koko B. Ware in a Prime Time rematch, Don Muraco shines with new manager Superstar Graham, fancy footwork from Bam Bam Bigelow, The Bolsheviks beat the Killer Bees, Matilda back on TV, feuds that weren't meant to be, Andre re-acquires manager Bobby Heenan, and so much more! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met. Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Includes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure! Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com Follow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade Follow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! The Grenade is back covering the first 2 weeks of APRIL TV for 1988 in the WWF. We look at all of the feuds coming out of the big WrestleMania IV event, plus establish a few new rivalries along the way. As Hacksaw Duggan does the impossible and KNOCKS OUT Andre the Gian! Plus, we hear from NEW Undisputed WWF Champion Randy Savage, Ted DIbiase still has a master plan, "Outlaw" Ron Bass chokes out the Junkyard Dog, Rick Rude introduces the Rude Awakening KISS to his shtick, Dino Bravo takes issue with Ken Patera's strongman claims, "Hitman" Bret Hart vows revenge on that no good "double cross" Bad News Brown, Strike Force look to regain their Tag Titles from Demolition, IC Champ Honky Tonk Man vs. Outback Jack, Rick Rude vs. Koko B. Ware in a Prime Time rematch, Don Muraco shines with new manager Superstar Graham, fancy footwork from Bam Bam Bigelow, The Bolsheviks beat the Killer Bees, Matilda back on TV, feuds that weren't meant to be, Andre re-acquires manager Bobby Heenan, and so much more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:01:41:27

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

4/10/2024
Grenade Episode #124 is here, covering APRIL 1988 WWF News & Results! As we follow WrestleMania IV... First, it's all of the latest WWF NEWS including the departure of Ricky Steamboat & Butch Reed, plus the arrival of Jos LeDuc! Lots of new feuds are brewing. Face Turns, Heel Turns, & more! Then from there, we look into WWF Results for the month of April '88 including a mini-European tour to kick it off. See what life is like without the Hulkster.... As Andre takes on the likes of Jim Duggan, the Ultimate Warrior, and Jake Roberts in April! Plus, "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase challenges the brand new WWF Champion Randy "Macho Man" Savage. Tag Champions Demolition battle the former champs Strike Force. Brutus Beefcake chases after IC Champion Honky Tonk Man. The Rougeau Brothers become FABULOUS. Bret Hart looks for revenge versus Bad News Brown. One Man Gang vs. Bam Bam Bigelow. "Ravishing" Rick Rude vs. "Rock" Don Muraco, Islanders & Bobby Heenan vs. Bulldogs & Koko B. Ware, Warrior vs. Hercules, Sherri vs. Desiree Peterson, Outlaw Ron Bass vs. Junkyard Dog, Dino Bravo vs. Ken Patera, & sound bites from MSG! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met. Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Includes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure! Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com Follow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade Follow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! Grenade Episode #124 is here, covering APRIL 1988 WWF News & Results! As we follow WrestleMania IV... First, it's all of the latest WWF NEWS including the departure of Ricky Steamboat & Butch Reed, plus the arrival of Jos LeDuc! Lots of new feuds are brewing. Face Turns, Heel Turns, & more! Then from there, we look into WWF Results for the month of April '88 including a mini-European tour to kick it off. See what life is like without the Hulkster.... As Andre takes on the likes of Jim Duggan, the Ultimate Warrior, and Jake Roberts in April! Plus, "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase challenges the brand new WWF Champion Randy "Macho Man" Savage. Tag Champions Demolition battle the former champs Strike Force. Brutus Beefcake chases after IC Champion Honky Tonk Man. The Rougeau Brothers become FABULOUS. Bret Hart looks for revenge versus Bad News Brown. One Man Gang vs. Bam Bam Bigelow. "Ravishing" Rick Rude vs. "Rock" Don Muraco, Islanders & Bobby Heenan vs. Bulldogs & Koko B. Ware, Warrior vs. Hercules, Sherri vs. Desiree Peterson, Outlaw Ron Bass vs. Junkyard Dog, Dino Bravo vs. Ken Patera, & sound bites from MSG! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:01:04:35

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

3/28/2024
IT'S AN ULTRA MEGA MONSTER 7-HOUR BONUS EPISODE OF THE GRENADE! Combining both WrestleMania IV Review Episodes into one DEFINITIVE EDITION! Featuring special guests Jammie Ward, Gene Jackson, and my very own brother Jesse, all join the show to talk the matches and memories from March 27, 1988. The Battle Royal, The 1st Round of the WWF Championship Tournament, Ultimate Warrior vs. Hercules, Bret Hart's first screwjob courtesy of Bad News Brown, Bob Uecker-isms, a crazy Hulk Hogan promo, the event not really being at "Trump Plaza", Steamboat & Butch Reed finish up, Bam Bam's injury, Jake Roberts new theme, Jammie talks being at WrestleMania IV, George Steele shenanigans, Sika's pants, Gorgeous Miss Liz, Muraco's Hoses, Craig DeGeorge's voice, Vanna White = "Woman Person", Crockett competes with is Clash, Donald Trump High Rollers, and so much more. Plus, we talk names like Rick Rude, Jake Roberts, Bam Bam Bigelow, Ricky Steamboat, Butch Reed, Dino Bravo, Jim Duggan. Then, the Tournament continues with HULK VS. ANDRE, DIBIASE VS. MURACO, VALENTINE VS. MACHO MAN. Plus, IC CHAMP HONKY TONK MAN VS. BRUTUS BEEFCAKE, MATILDA'S RETURN. BULLDOGS & KOKO VS. ISLANDERS & HEENAN, MACHO VS. ONE MAN GANG, DEMOLITION VS. TAG CHAMPS STRIKE FORCE, BOB UECKER FINALLY FINDS VANNA WHITE, AND THE MAIN EVENT FOR THE VACANT WWF TITLE - RANDY "MACHO MAN" SAVAGE VS. "THE MILLION DOLLAR MAN" TED DIBIASE. All of that, plus other great memories, sound bites galore from the event, & more! SPECIAL MESSAGE: This was a major undertaking for me. I put a lot of time and effort into this project. I want to thank everyone who participated in this episode for their contributions to the final product. I hope everyone enjoys this episode and appreciates the passion behind it. Please share with your friends and thank you for your continued support! RAY Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met. Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Includes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure! Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com Follow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade Follow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! SPECIAL MESSAGE: This was a major undertaking for me. I put a lot of time and effort into this project. I want to thank everyone who participated in this episode for their contributions to the final product. I hope everyone enjoys this episode and appreciates the passion behind it. Please share with your friends and thank you for your continued support! RAY ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:07:04:26

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

3/21/2024
IT'S ANOTHER MONSTER MONSTER 3+ HOUR EPISODE OF THE GRENADE! As we continue our WWF WRESTLEMANIA IV REVIEW - with Part 2. Once again featuring special guests Jammie Ward, Gene Jackson, and Ray's brother Jesse, all joining the show once more to discuss THE ACTION AND SHARE MORE OF THEIR MEMORIES! It was a lot of work, we hope you enjoy! TOPICS THIS WEEK INCLUDE... The Tournament continues with HULK VS. ANDRE, DIBIASE VS. MURACO, VALENTINE VS. MACHO MAN. Plus, IC CHAMP HONKY TONK MAN VS. BRUTUS BEEFCAKE, MATILDA'S RETURN. BULLDOGS & KOKO VS. ISLANDERS & HEENAN, MACHO VS. ONE MAN GANG, DEMOLITION VS. TAG CHAMPS STRIKE FORCE, BOB UECKER FINALLY FINDS VANNA WHITE, AND THE MAIN EVENT FOR THE VACANT WWF TITLE - RANDY "MACHO MAN" SAVAGE VS. "THE MILLION DOLLAR MAN" TED DIBIASE. All of that, plus other great memories, sound bites from the event, & more! SPECIAL MESSAGE: This was a major undertaking for me. I put a lot of time and effort into this project. I want to thank everyone who participated in this episode for their contributions to the final product. I hope everyone enjoys this episode and appreciates the passion behind it. Please share with your friends and thank you for your continued support! RAY Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met. Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Includes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure! Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com Follow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade Follow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! IT'S ANOTHER MONSTER MONSTER 3+ HOUR EPISODE OF THE GRENADE! As we continue our WWF WRESTLEMANIA IV REVIEW - with Part 2. Once again featuring special guests Jammie Ward, Gene Jackson, and Ray's brother Jesse, all joining the show once more to discuss THE ACTION AND SHARE MORE OF THEIR MEMORIES! It was a lot of work, we hope you enjoy! TOPICS THIS WEEK INCLUDE... The Tournament continues with HULK VS. ANDRE, DIBIASE VS. MURACO, VALENTINE VS. MACHO MAN, IC CHAMP HONKY TONK MAN VS. BRUTUS BEEFCAKE, MATILDA'S RETURN. BULLDOGS & KOKO VS. ISLANDERS & HEENAN, MACHO VS. ONE MAN GANG, DEMOLITION VS. TAG CHAMPS STRIKE FORCE, BOB UECKER FINALLY FINDS VANNA WHITE, AND THE MAIN EVENT FOR THE VACANT WWF TITLE - RANDY "MACHO MAN" SAVAGE VS. "THE MILLION DOLLAR MAN" TED DIBIASE. All of that, plus other great memories, sound bites from the event, & more! SPECIAL MESSAGE: This was a major undertaking for me. I put a lot of time and effort into this project. I want to thank everyone who participated in this episode for their contributions to the final product. I hope everyone enjoys this episode and appreciates the passion behind it. Please share with your friends and thank you for your continued support! RAY ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:03:15:04

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

3/7/2024
IT'S AN ULTRA MEGA MONSTER 4-HOUR EPISODE OF THE GRENADE! As we begin our WWF WRESTLEMANIA IV REVIEW - Part 1. Featuring special guests Jammie Ward, Gene Jackson, and my very own brother Jesse, all join the show to talk the matches and memories from March 27, 1988. This week we discuss The Battle Royal, The 1st Round of the WWF Championship Tournament, Ultimate Warrior vs. Hercules, Bret Hart's first screwjob courtesy of Bad News Brown, Bob Uecker-isms, a crazy Hulk Hogan promo, the event not really being at "Trump Plaza", Steamboat & Butch Reed finish up, Bam Bam's injury, Jake Roberts new theme, Jammie talks being at WrestleMania IV, George Steele shenanigans, Sika's pants, Gorgeous Miss Liz, Muraco's Hoses, Craig DeGeorge's voice, Vanna White = "Woman Person", Crockett competes with is Clash, Donald Trump High Rollers, and so much more. Plus, we talk names like Rick Rude, Jake Roberts, One Man Gang, Bam Bam Bigelow, Ricky Steamboat, Greg Valentine, The Macho Man, Butch Reed, Don Muraco, Dino Bravo, Jim Duggan, Ted Dibiase, and Soundbites Galore! SPECIAL MESSAGE: This was a major undertaking for me. I put a lot of time and effort into this project. I want to thank everyone who participated in this episode for their contributions to the final product. I hope everyone enjoys this episode and appreciates the passion behind it. Please share with your friends and thank you for your continued support! RAY Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met. Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Includes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure! Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com Follow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade Follow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! IT'S AN ULTRA MEGA MONSTER 4-HOUR EPISODE OF THE GRENADE! As we begin our WWF WRESTLEMANIA IV REVIEW - Part 1. Featuring special guests Jammie Ward, Gene Jackson, and my very own brother Jesse, all join the show to talk the matches and memories from March 27, 1988. This week we discuss The Battle Royal, The 1st Round of the WWF Championship Tournament, Ultimate Warrior vs. Hercules, Bret Hart's first screwjob courtesy of Bad News Brown, Bob Uecker-isms, a crazy Hulk Hogan promo, the event not really being at "Trump Plaza", Steamboat & Butch Reed finish up, Bam Bam's injury, Jake Roberts new theme, Jammie talks being at WrestleMania IV, George Steele shenanigans, Sika's pants, Gorgeous Miss Liz, Muraco's Hoses, Craig DeGeorge's voice, Vanna White = "Woman Person", Crockett competes with is Clash, Donald Trump High Rollers, and so much more. Plus, we talk names like Rick Rude, Jake Roberts, One Man Gang, Bam Bam Bigelow, Ricky Steamboat, Greg Valentine, The Macho Man, Butch Reed, Don Muraco, Dino Bravo, Jim Duggan, Ted Dibiase, and Soundbites Galore! SPECIAL MESSAGE: This was a major undertaking for me. I put a lot of time and effort into this project. I want to thank everyone who participated in this episode for their contributions to the final product. I hope everyone enjoys this episode and appreciates the passion behind it. Please share with your friends and thank you for your continued support! RAY ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:03:59:52

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

2/29/2024
The Grenade is back with our final stop on the Road to WrestleMania IV! This week we close out the month of March WWF TV in 1988, all the last minute build, promos, the final WrestleMania IV Report, sound bites, and so much more! Featuring the likes of Hulk Hogan, The Macho Man, Andre the Giant, The Million Dollar Man, Hacksaw Duggan, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Rick Rude, Ricky Steamboat, Greg Valentine, The Honky Tonk Man, Brutus Beefcake, Strike Force, Demolition, Don Muraco, One Man Gang, Bam Bam Bigelow, Butch Reed, The Ultimate Warrior, Hercules, The British Bulldogs, Islanders, Koko B. Ware, Bobby Heenan, and many others! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met. Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Includes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure! Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com Follow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade Follow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! The Grenade is back with our final stop on the Road to WrestleMania IV! This week we close out the month of March WWF TV in 1988, all the last minute build, promos, the final WrestleMania IV Report, sound bites, and so much more! Featuring the likes of Hulk Hogan, The Macho Man, Andre the Giant, The Million Dollar Man, Hacksaw Duggan, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Rick Rude, Ricky Steamboat, Greg Valentine, The Honky Tonk Man, Brutus Beefcake, Strike Force, Demolition, Don Muraco, One Man Gang, Butch Reed, The Ultimate Warrior, Hercules, The British Bulldogs, Islanders, Koko B. Ware, Bobby Heenan, and many others! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:01:34:57

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Episode 120: WWF Saturday Night's Main Event 3/12/88 (Hulk/Race, Savage/Dibiase)

2/22/2024
The Wrestling Memory Grenade returns this week with the WWF's SATURDAY NIGHT'S MAIN EVENT - MARCH 12, 1988. Featuring all the latest hype for WrestleManias IV as The Macho Man takes on The Million Dollar Man w/Andre the Giant. Hulk Hogan faces "King" Harley Race, the Dream Team explodes as Brutus Beefcake meets Greg Valentine, The Islanders square off against The Killer Bees, The One Man Gang goes toe-to-toe with Ken Patera, & more! This program also includes the match where Harley Race takes the infamous table bump that would lead to major surgery following his appearance at WrestleMania IV. Harley wouldn't return to the ring for more than 7 months following that surgery. Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met. Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Includes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure! Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com Follow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade Follow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! The Wrestling Memory Grenade returns this week with the WWF's SATURDAY NIGHT'S MAIN EVENT - MARCH 12, 1988. Featuring all the latest hype for WrestleManias IV as The Macho Man takes on The Million Dollar Man w/Andre the Giant. Hulk Hogan faces "King" Harley Race, the Dream Team explodes as Brutus Beefcake meets Greg Valentine, The Islanders square off against The Killer Bees, The One Man Gang goes toe-to-toe with Ken Patera, & more! This program also includes the match where Harley Race takes the infamous table bump that would lead to major surgery following his appearance at WrestleMania IV. Harley wouldn't return to the ring for more than 7 months following that surgery. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:00:54:21

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Episode 119: MARCH 1988 WWF TV (WrestleMania IV Hype, Soundbites Galore!)

2/15/2024
The Grenade is back with MARCH TV for 1988 in the WWF. It's nostalgia at its finest as the hype for WrestleMania IV is well underway! The final matches for the PPV are announced. Tons of hype for the WWF Title Tournament as we hear from Hulk Hogan, Ted Dibiase, Andre the Giant, Macho Man Savage, Greg Valentine, Don Muraco, Dino Bravo, Hacksaw Duggan, & more! Bobby Heenan has plenty to say about the British Bulldogs and The Birdman. Brutus Beefcake looks for The Honky Tonk Man's IC TItle, and his hair! The Ultimate Warrior declares "World War 3" on The Mighty Hercules. Bad News Brown continues to dominate, while Demolition await their title shot vs. Strike Force.Bruno Sammartino makes his final appearance as an announcer. Miss Elizabeth is a true inspiration. The Rougeaus declare "WrestleMania 4, for more!. It's the Battle for Texas when The Outlaw meets "Cowboy" Scott Casey. Some great Prime Time banter with the Gorilla & The Brain. All of that, plus we'll hear from Bob Uecker in some funny segments, and SOUNDBITES GALORE! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met. Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Includes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure! Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com Follow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade Follow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! The Grenade is back with MARCH TV for 1988 in the WWF. The hype for WrestleMania IV is well underway as the final matches for the PPV are announced. Tons of hype for the WWF Title Tournament as we hear from Hulk Hogan, Ted Dibiase, Andre the Giant, Macho Man Savage, Greg Valentine, Don Muraco, Dino Bravo, Hacksaw Duggan, & more! Bobby Heenan has plenty to say about the British Bulldogs and The Birdman. Brutus Beefcake looks for The Honky Tonk Man's IC TItle, and his hair! The Ultimate Warrior declares "World War 3" on The Mighty Hercules. Bad News Brown continues to dominate, while Demolition await their title shot vs. Strike Force. It's the Battle for Texas when The Outlaw meets "Cowboy" Scott Casey. All of that, plus we'll hear from Bob Uecker in some funny segments, and SOUNDBITES GALORE! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:01:42:27

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Episode 118: MARCH 1988 WWF NEWS & RESULTS! (Bruno Quits, House Show Rumbles, Bigelow Reinjured)

2/8/2024
Grenade Episode #118 is here, covering MARCH 1988 in the WWF featuring tons of News & Results! First, it's all of the latest WWF NEWS including house cleaning as we say goodbye to some of the talent. Bruno Sammartino quits the company. David Sammartino Fired for attacking a fan. Dan Spivey gone. Bam Bam Bigelow injured again. Jos LeDuc headed in. Big John Studd rumors continue. WrestleMania IV draws near as we look into WWF Results for the month of March '88 including House Show Royal Rumbles(!), Hulk Hogan & Bam Bam Bigelow vs. "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase & Andre the Giant, 6-Man STEEL CAGE Match - Macho Man & Strike Force vs. Honky Tonk Man & Hart Foundation. The Ultimate Warrior vs. King Harley Race, The Islanders vs. British Bulldogs, Don Muraco & George Steele vs. One Man Gang & Butch Reed, Steamboat vs. Rick Rude, Beefcake vs. Valentine, Bomb Angels vs. Glamour Girls, Sherri vs. Rockin' Robin. Plus, Jake Roberts, Demolition, Dino Bravo, "Outlaw" Ron Bass, Hacksaw Duggan, Hercules, Koko B. Ware, & many more! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met. Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Includes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure! Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com Follow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade Follow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! Grenade Episode #118 is here, covering MARCH 1988 in the WWF featuring tons of News & Results! First, it's all of the latest WWF NEWS including house cleaning as we say goodbye to some of the talent. Bruno Sammartino quits the company. David Sammartino Fired for attacking a fan. Dan Spivey gone. Bam Bam Bigelow injured again. Jos LeDuc headed in. Big John Studd rumors continue. WrestleMania IV draws near as we look into WWF Results for the month of March '88 including House Show Royal Rumbles(!), Hulk Hogan & Bam Bam Bigelow vs. "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase & Andre the Giant, 6-Man STEEL CAGE Match - Macho Man & Strike Force vs. Honky Tonk Man & Hart Foundation. The Ultimate Warrior vs. King Harley Race, The Islanders vs. British Bulldogs, Don Muraco & George Steele vs. One Man Gang & Butch Reed, Steamboat vs. Rick Rude, Beefcake vs. Valentine, Bomb Angels vs. Glamour Girls, Sherri vs. Rockin' Robin. Plus, Jake Roberts, Demolition, Dino Bravo, "Outlaw" Ron Bass, Hacksaw Duggan, Hercules, Koko B. Ware, & many more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:01:26:15

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Episode 117: ROAD TO WRESTLEMANIA IV - FINISHING FEB. 1988 IN THE WWF

2/1/2024
The Grenade is back as we close out the month of FEBRUARY 1988 WWF TV! We take a look at the last 2 weeks of February as WrestleMania IV begins to take shape. Fourteen men prepare for the pending WWF Title tournament as the BRACKETS ARE SWITCHED, while The Ultimate Warrior/Hercules feud begins to take shape, Ted Dibiase is pi$$ed, Demolition ready themselves for Tag Team Champions Strike Force, Bad News Brown names "The Ghetto Blaster", Bobby Heenan is set to return to in-ring action after more than a year, Bob Uecker is back for the second year in a row, Rick Rude gets new theme music (YES, that one!), Honky Tonk gets a new challenger in Brutus Beefcake, The Bulldogs announce the return of Matilda, The Brain attempts a "Bird-napping". And it's February Sweeps and the feature matches are flowing... The Ultimate Warrior vs. "King" Harley Race, Rick Rude vs. Koko B. Ware, Bam Bam Bigelow battles Sika, Demolition vs. The Killer Bees, Danny Davis vs. The Birdman, & more... Plus, SOUNDBITES GALORE! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met. Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Includes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure! Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com Follow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade Follow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! The Grenade is back as we close out the month of FEBRUARY 1988 WWF TV! We take a look at the last 2 weeks of February as WrestleMania IV begins to take shape. Fourteen men prepare for the pending WWF Title tournament as the BRACKETS ARE SWITCHED, while The Ultimate Warrior/Hercules feud begins to take shape, Demolition ready themselves for Tag Team Champions Strike Force, Bad News Brown names "The Ghetto Blaster", Bobby Heenan is set to return to in-ring action after more than a year, Bob Uecker is back for the second year in a row, Rick Rude gets new theme music (YES, that one!), Honky Tonk gets a new challenger in Brutus Beefcake. And it's February Sweeps and the feature matches are flowing... The Ultimate Warrior vs. "King" Harley Race, Bam Bam Bigelow battles Sika, Demolition vs. The Killer Bees, Danny Davis vs. Koko B. Ware, & more... Plus, SOUNDBITES GALORE! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:01:54:00

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Episode 116: FEBRUARY 1988 WWF TV (Dibiase Stripped, Pending Tournament!)

1/25/2024
The Grenade rolls on with the first two weeks of FEBRUARY 1988 WWF TV! As President Jack Tunney strips "The Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase of the WWF Title and announces a 14-Man Single Elimination Tournament to crown a NEW WWF Champion at WrestleMania IV! The build for WrestleMania begins as names like Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, Ted Dibiase, "Macho Man" Savage, Rick Rude, Jake Roberts, One Man Gang, Bam Bam Bigelow, Ricky Steamboat, Don Muraco, Dino Bravo, Greg Valentine, Hacksaw Duggan, and Butch Reed all prepare for the big tourney. Plus, a new Warrior/Hercules feud is brewing, Rick Rude faces The Dragon in a Rumble rematch, the Bulldogs/Islanders issues continue, Gorilla Monsoon returns from his heart attack, and Demolition call out Strike Force for a Tag Team Title Shot! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met. Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Includes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure! Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com Follow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade Follow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! The Grenade rolls on with the first two weeks of FEBRUARY 1988 WWF TV! As President Jack Tunney strips "The Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase of the WWF Title and announces a 14-Man Single Elimination Tournament to crown a NEW WWF Champion at WrestleMania IV! The build for WrestleMania begins as names like Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, Ted Dibiase, "Macho Man" Savage, Rick Rude, Jake Roberts, One Man Gang, Bam Bam Bigelow, Ricky Steamboat, Don Muraco, Dino Bravo, Greg Valentine, Hacksaw Duggan, and Butch Reed all prepare for the big tourney. Plus, a new Warrior/Hercules feud is brewing, Rick Rude faces The Dragon in a Rumble rematch, the Bulldogs/Islanders issues continue, and Demolition call out Strike Force for a Tag Team Title Shot! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:02:02:25

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Episode 115: FEBRUARY 1988 WWF NEWS & RESULTS! NEW WWF Champion Ted DiBiase!

1/18/2024
The Grenade is back discussing February 1988 WWF News & Results, plus you'll enjoy 30 LOCALIZED PROMOS in audio form! First, it's all of the latest WWF NEWS as WrestleMania IV begins to take form... From there, I'll look into WWF Results for the month of February '88 including NEW WWF Champion "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase & Andre the Giant vs. Hulk Hogan & Bam Bam Bigelow. 6-Man STEEL CAGE Match - Macho Man & Strike Force vs. Honky Tonk Man & Hart Foundation. The Islanders vs. British Bulldogs, Don Muraco vs. Butch Reed, Steamboat vs. Rick Rude, Beefcake vs. Valentine, Bomb Angels vs. Glamour Girls, Sherri vs. Rockin' Robin. Plus, Iron Sheik Returns (and leaves again), Jake Roberts, Demolition, Dino Bravo, One Man Gang, Ron Bass, Hacksaw Duggan, The Ultimate Warrior, Harley Race, Hercules, & many more! PLUS, SOUNDBITES GALORE! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met. Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com Follow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade Follow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Includes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure! Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! The Grenade is back discussing February 1988 WWF News & Results, plus 30 LOCALIZED PROMOS in audio form! First, it's all of the latest WWF NEWS as WrestleMania IV begins to take form... From there, I'll look into WWF Results for the month of February '88 including NEW WWF Champion "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase & Andre the Giant vs. Hulk Hogan & Bam Bam Bigelow. 6-Man STEEL CAGE Match - Macho Man & Strike Force vs. Honky Tonk Man & Hart Foundation. The Islanders vs. British Bulldogs, Don Muraco vs. Butch Reed, Steamboat vs. Rick Rude, Beefcake vs. Valentine, Bomb Angels vs. Glamour Girls, Sherri vs. Rockin' Robin. Plus, Iron Sheik Returns (and leaves again), Jake Roberts, Demolition, Dino Bravo, One Man Gang, Ron Bass, Hacksaw Duggan, The Ultimate Warrior, Harley Race, Hercules, & many more! PLUS, SOUNDBITES GALORE! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:02:13:24

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Episode 114: WWF's The Main Event 2/5/88 (Hulk vs. Andre II, Twin Referees!)

1/11/2024
The Grenade returns with a major piece of wrestling history as we cover the WWF's NBC Special "THE MAIN EVENT" from February 5, 1988. Featuring the largest viewing audience in North American wrestling history. Some 33 Million viewers tuned in to witness the rematch from WrestleMania III when WWF Champion Hulk Hogan battled Andre the Giant, featuring the epic "Twin Referee" angle, and the Hulkster losing his title after over 4 years. Also, "Macho Man" Randy Savage challenges the Honky Tonk Man for his IC Title... Plus, we talk politics at this event and how it changed the course of wrestling history forever! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met. Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com Follow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade Follow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Includes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure! Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! The Grenade returns with a major piece of wrestling history as we cover the WWF's NBC Special "THE MAIN EVENT" from February 5, 1988. Featuring the largest viewing audience in North American wrestling history. Some 33 Million viewers tuned in to witness the rematch from WrestleMania III when WWF Champion Hulk Hogan battled Andre the Giant, featuring the epic "Twin Referee" angle, and the Hulkster losing his title after over 4 years. Also, "Macho Man" Randy Savage challenges the Honky Tonk Man for his IC Title... Plus, we talk politics at this event and how it changed the course of wrestling history forever! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:01:11:02

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Episode 113: Finishing January 1988 WWF TV (Hulk/Andre Hype, Get Well Matilda, Miss Betsy, More)

1/4/2024
It's the first Grenade of 2024 as we close out the month of January 1988 with two more weeks of WWF TV! It's MONSTER hype for the upcoming NBC Special "The Main Event", featuring HULK VS. ANDRE II. Plus, Ted Dibiase schemes, a Macho/Honky Tonk Confrontation, Get Well Matilda, Bad News Brown's in-ring debut, Hercules issues a challenge to The Ultimate Warrior, Craig DeGeorge meets Miss Betsy, Demolition climbing the ladder, the Sam Houston/Danny Davis feud continues, Vince McMahon hosts Prime Time in place of an ailing Gorilla Monsoon, Hacksaw promos everywhere, & soundbites galore! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met. Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com Follow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade Follow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Includes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure! Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! It's the first Grenade of 2024 as we close out the month of January 1988 with two more weeks of WWF TV! It's MONSTER hype for the upcoming NBC Special "The Main Event", featuring HULK VS. ANDRE II. Plus, Ted Dibiase schemes, a Macho/Honky Tonk Confrontation, Get Well Matilda, Bad News Brown's in-ring debut, Hercules issues a challenge to The Ultimate Warrior, Craig DeGeorge meets Miss Betsy, Demolition climbing the ladder, the Sam Houston/Danny Davis feud continues, Vince McMahon hosts Prime Time in place of an ailing Gorilla Monsoon, Hacksaw promos everywhere, & soundbites galore! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:01:51:52

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Episode 112: WWF ROYAL RUMBLE 1988 - Dissecting the Inaugural Event!

12/21/2023
This week on the Grenade #112, it's the inaugural ROYAL RUMBLE event as aired on the USA Network! We head back to January 24, 1988 and take a look at the first-ever 20-Man Royal Rumble match featuring the likes of "Hacksaw" Duggan, "King" Harley Race, The Hart Foundation, Tito Santana, The Junkyard Dog, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, One Man Gang, "Rock" Don Muraco, Butch Reed, The Ultimate Warrior, & many more! Plus, it's the official contract signing between WWF Champion Hulk Hogan & Andre the Giant for their WrestleMania 3 Rematch at "The Main Event". The Glamour Girls defend their Women's Tag Titles vs. The Jumping Bomb Angels. Rick Rude takes on Ricky Steamboat, The Islanders vs. The Young Stallions, and Dino Bravo attempts to break the World Bench Press Record. All of that, plus Ray breaks down the change in the announce team, the Rumble running against the Bunkhouse Stampede, TV ratings for the event, and so much more! A very insightful and entertaining piece on the 1988 ROYAL RUMBLE! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met. Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com Follow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade Follow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Includes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure! Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! This week on the Grenade #112, it's the inaugural ROYAL RUMBLE event as aired on the USA Network! We head back to January 24, 1988 and take a look at the first-ever 20-Man Royal Rumble match featuring the likes of "Hacksaw" Duggan, "King" Harley Race, The Hart Foundation, Tito Santana, The Junkyard Dog, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, One Man Gang, "Rock" Don Muraco, Butch Reed, The Ultimate Warrior, The Bolsheviks, The Killer Bees, Sam Houston, Danny Davis, "Outlaw" Ron Bass, Dino Bravo & Hillbilly Jim! Plus, it's the official contract signing between WWF Champion Hulk Hogan & Andre the Giant for their WrestleMania 3 Rematch at "The Main Event". The Glamour Girls defend their Women's Tag Titles vs. The Jumping Bomb Angels. Rick Rude takes on Ricky Steamboat, The Islanders vs. The Young Stallions, and Dino Bravo attempts to break the World Bench Press Record. All of that, plus Ray breaks down the change in the announce team, the Rumble running against the Bunkhouse Stampede, TV ratings for the event, and so much more! A very insightful and entertaining piece on the 1988 ROYAL RUMBLE! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:01:30:59

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Episode 111: January 1988 WWF TV (Dibiase Buys Andre, Plus Bad News & A Rude Awakening!)

12/14/2023
It's Grenade Episode #111 talking WWF TV FOR JANUARY 1988! "The Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase purchases the services of Andre the Giant! The Islanders suspended for Dog-Napping Matilda. Bad News Brown Arrives! Rick Rude debuts his "Rude Awakening" Neckbreaker. Everybody is getting ready for the "Rumble Royal". Hulk Hogan vs. Andre is announced for primetime TV on NBC! Jake Roberts and his DDT are O-V-E-R. Macho Man chasing down Honky Tonk. Bam Bam Bigelow impresses. Don Muraco and his HOSES. The fans can't help but cheer the HEEL Demolition. Terry Garvin's school of self-defense. Miss Elizabeth returns to the promo scene. Tons of Prime Time conversation between Bobby & The Gorilla, and so much more... PLUS, Soundbites Galore! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met. Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com Follow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade Follow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Includes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure! Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! It's Grenade Episode #111 talking WWF TV FOR JANUARY 1988! "The Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase purchases the services of Andre the Giant! The Islanders suspended for Dog-Napping Matilda. Bad News Brown Arrives! Rick Rude debuts his "Rude Awakening" Neckbreaker. Everybody is getting ready for the "Rumble Royal". Hulk Hogan vs. Andre is announced for primetime TV on NBC! Jake Roberts and his DDT are O-V-E-R. Bam Bam Bigelow impresses. Don Muraco and his HOSES. The fans can't help but cheer the HEEL Demolition. Terry Garvin's school of self-defense, Miss Elizabeth returns to the promo scene. Tons of Prime Time conversation between Bobby & The Gorilla, and so much more... PLUS, Soundbites Galore! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:02:01:40

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Episode 110: JANUARY 1988 WWF NEWS & RESULTS! Hulk vs. Rude!

12/7/2023
Grenade Episode #110 covering JANUARY 1988 in the WWF featuring tons of News & Results! First, it's all of the latest WWF NEWS ncluding... the arrival of Bad News Brown, the latest on the Royal Rumble (or is it the RUMBLE ROYAL, Gene?), Bunkhouse Battle Royals, Big Bubba Rogers headed in, Joel Watts quits, Billy Jack Haynes & King Kong Bundy finish up, the sight of WrestleMania IV now determined, Bam Bam Bigelow's injury, WWF Magazine numbers spike, the return of "C-Shows", canceled events, & more. Plus, the WWF announces several new PPVs and Jim Crockett answers with his own TBS specials! From there, I'll look into WWF Results for the month of January including WWF Champion Hulk Hogan vs. "Ravishing" Rick Rude, IC Champ Honky Tonk Man vs. The Macho Man inside a STEEL CAGE, The Glamour Girls vs. Jumping Bomb Angels, Beefcake vs. Valentine, Race vs. Duggan, Muraco vs. Reed, Islanders vs. Bulldogs, Tag Champs Strike Force vs. Hart Foundation, Demolition run over Ken Patera, Bigelow vs. The Gang, Steamboat vs. Rick Rude, Dibiase vs. Jake the Snake, Andre in action, Ultimate Warrior continues to dominate, Bees are everywhere, and so much more. All of that, and yes, Soundbites Galore! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met. Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com Follow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade Follow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Includes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure! Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! Grenade Episode #110 covering JANUARY 1988 in the WWF featuring tons of News & Results! First, it's all of the latest WWF NEWS ncluding... the arrival of Bad News Brown, the latest on the Royal Rumble (or is it the RUMBLE ROYAL, Gene?), Bunkhouse Battle Royals, Big Bubba Rogers headed in, Joel Watts quits, Billy Jack Haynes & King Kong Bundy finish up, the sight of WrestleMania IV now determined, Bam Bam Bigelow's injury, WWF Magazine numbers spike, the return of "C-Shows", canceled events, & more. Plus, the WWF announces several new PPVs and Jim Crockett answers with his own TBS specials! From there, I'll look into WWF Results for the month of January including WWF Champion Hulk Hogan vs. "Ravishing" Rick Rude, IC Champ Honky Tonk Man vs. The Macho Man inside a STEEL CAGE, The Glamour Girls vs. Jumping Bomb Angels, Beefcake vs. Valentine, Race vs. Duggan, Muraco vs. Reed, Islanders vs. Bulldogs, Tag Champs Strike Force vs. Hart Foundation, Demolition run over Ken Patera, Bigelow vs. The Gang, Steamboat vs. Rick Rude, Dibiase vs. Jake the Snake, Andre in action, Ultimate Warrior continues to dominate, Bees are everywhere, and so much more. All of that, and yes, Soundbites Galore! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:02:02:04

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Episode 109: January 1988 WWF w/Saturday Night's Main Event! Andre Chokes Out Hulk!

11/21/2023
We kick of the 1988 WWF Project with a BANG! Right out of the gate it's the January 2, 1988 edition of SATURDAY NIGHT'S MAIN EVENT! In a rematch, WWF Champion Hulk Hogan defends against King Kong Bundy (With Andre the Giant in this corner!). And, MAJOR ANGLE ALERT - As Andre "chokes the life" out of the Champion! Plus, Tag Champs Strike Force defend their belts in a 2 out of 3 fall match versus The Bolsheviks, Jake "The Snake" Roberts battles Sika (and a jar of mustard), Koko B. Ware meets Greg "The Hammer" Valentine... The Beefcake/Valentine feud continues on after the Barber cuts Jimmy Hart's hair, Gorilla & Bobby discuss The Royal Rumble, Mr. Fuji's bowler hat, and where, oh where has MATILDA gone? President Jack Tunney weighs in on the recent abduction of the British Bulldogs' mascot by Bobby Heenan and his Islanders. All of that, and so much more, on this, only the FIRST WEEK of 1988! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met. Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com Follow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade Follow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Includes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure! Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! We kick of the 1988 WWF Project with a BANG! Right out of the gate it's the January 2, 1988 edition of SATURDAY NIGHT'S MAIN EVENT! In a rematch, WWF Champion Hulk Hogan defends against King Kong Bundy (With Andre the Giant in this corner!). And, MAJOR ANGLE ALERT - As Andre "chokes the life" out of the Champion! Plus, Tag Champs Strike Force defend their belts in a 2 out of 3 fall match versus The Bolsheviks, Jake "The Snake" Roberts battles Sika (and a jar of mustard), Koko B. Ware meets Greg "The Hammer" Valentine... The Beefcake/Valentine feud continues on after the Barber cuts Jimmy Hart's hair, Gorilla & Bobby discuss The Royal Rumble, and where, oh where has MATILDA gone? President Jack Tunney weighs in on the recent abduction of the British Bulldogs' mascot by Bobby Heenan and his Islanders. All of that, and so much more, on this, only the FIRST WEEK of 1988! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:01:19:51