Ep. #252: May 27-June 2, 1985 with Beau James

Kris & David are joined by Beau James (@kingofkingsport) to discuss the week that was May 27-June 2, 1985. We talk about the state of the Wrestling Observer, including Dave Meltzer's thoughts on the business at the time as well as an update on how his then-shoot job was affecting his schedule. We also talk about the comings and goings in the AWA, Magnum T.A. being gifted a suit by Ric Flair on World Championship Wrestling, the Garvins heading to Montreal, Mr. Kareem Muhammad taking over over “The Jerry Lawler Show,” big time moves in Mid-South including a Superdome show with Muhammad Ali in The Snowman’s corner, World Class running in Massachusetts, Shawn Michaels coming home to San Antonio, St. Louis wrestling being in trouble, the WWF & NBC having some minor issues, and tons more. A tremendous show, so listen now!!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 State of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter & AWA

0:56:56 Pro Wrestling USA & Jim Crockett Promotions

1:44:42 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, UWF, Grand Prix, Montreal, Big Time Wrestling, & EMLL

2:30:49 Classic Commercial Break

2:35:52 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game

3:13:48 USA East: CWFlorida, Southeastern, & Memphis/CWA

4:04:52 USA West: Mid-South, WCCW, Texas All-Star, St. Louis, Central States, & Portland

5:14:27 WWF

6:17:58 Patreon Preview: Sabu throws down IWGP Jr. Title

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