Vol. 48: In Memoriam 2023
A look at the wrestlers and personalities we lost in 2023 The post Vol. 48: In Memoriam 2023 appeared first on Classic Wrestling Memories .
Mar 29, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 48
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Vol. 47: Antonio Inoki (1943-2022)
His whole story is way too long to tell in a single episode but we will do the best we can. The post Vol. 47: Antonio Inoki (1943-2022) appeared first on Classic Wrestling Memories .
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 47
Vol. 46: Gene LeBell (1933 – 2022)
A look at the life and career of "Judo" Gene LeBell, who among other things helped train the likes of Chuck Norris and Bruce Lee The post Vol. 46: Gene LeBell (1933 – 2022) appeared first on Classic Wrestling Memories .
Feb 05, 2023•55 min•Ep. 46
Vol. 45: Halloween Havoc ’90
One of the craziest finishes in the history of pro wrestling, and that's saying something... The post Vol. 45: Halloween Havoc ’90 appeared first on Classic Wrestling Memories .
Oct 16, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 45
Vol. 44: WWE Hall Of Fame Class of 2022
WWE's 2022 Hall of Fame inductees Undertaker, Vader, Steiner Bros, Sharmell, and Shad Gaspard The post Vol. 44: WWE Hall Of Fame Class of 2022 appeared first on Classic Wrestling Memories .
May 28, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 44
Vol. 43: “The Bad Guy” Scott Hall
A look at Hall of Famer Scott Hall's career from his debut in Florida through his multiple WWE and WCW stints. The post Vol. 43: “The Bad Guy” Scott Hall appeared first on Classic Wrestling Memories .
Apr 21, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 43
Vol. 42: Unpopular Opinions Part II
It is the return to the Unpopular Opinions format we started in Volume 30, which ironically is one of our most popular episodes. The post Vol. 42: Unpopular Opinions Part II appeared first on Classic Wrestling Memories .
Mar 21, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 42
Vol. 41: In Memorium 2021
A look at the wrestling names we lost to that big battle royal in the sky in 2021 The post Vol. 41: In Memorium 2021 appeared first on Classic Wrestling Memories .
Jan 30, 2022•59 min
Vol. 40: WCW Halloween Havoc 1989
The first-ever Thunderdome match happened at the first-ever Halloween Havoc in 1989! The post Vol. 40: WCW Halloween Havoc 1989 appeared first on Classic Wrestling Memories .
Oct 23, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 40
Vol. 39: Don Kernodle & “The Patriot” Del Wilkes
The lives and careers of "The Patriot" Del Wilkes and Don Kernodle, both of whom we lost this year The post Vol. 39: Don Kernodle & “The Patriot” Del Wilkes appeared first on Classic Wrestling Memories .
Sep 26, 2021•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 39
Vol. 38: The Great American Bash ’85: Freedom Challenge
A look at the inaugural Great American Bash which saw Ric Flair defend the NWA Heavyweight Championship against Nikita Koloff and Tully Blanchard face Dusty Rhodes in a steel cage! The post Vol. 38: The Great American Bash ’85: Freedom Challenge appeared first on Classic Wrestling Memories .
Aug 11, 2021•1 hr 33 min
Vol. 37: Jim Crockett Jr. and the Story of Jim Crockett Promotions Rise to National Popularity
The career of Jim Crockett Jr., whose work in Jim Crockett Promotions was a major part of the national pro wrestling boom in the 1980s. The post Vol. 37: Jim Crockett Jr. and the Story of Jim Crockett Promotions Rise to National Popularity appeared first on Classic Wrestling Memories .
Jul 15, 2021•1 hr 21 min
Vol. 36: Pat Patterson (1941-2020)
Pat Patterson, widely considered one of the most influential men in wrestling for the 20th Century, passed away on December 2nd, 2020. His contributions over many decades are too numerous to name. The post Vol. 36: Pat Patterson (1941-2020) appeared first on Classic Wrestling Memories .
Jun 05, 2021•1 hr 22 min
Vol. 35: The Armstrong Family
There are many famous families in the world of pro wrestling. The Harts may be the most well known, The Anoa'i family may be the largest. But the focus of this volume of Classic Wrestling Memories is dedicated to The Armstrong Family: Bob, Scott, Brad, Steve, and Brian. The post Vol. 35: The Armstrong Family appeared first on Classic Wrestling Memories ....
Dec 12, 2020•1 hr 36 min
Vol. 34: Halloween Havoc 1991
It’s the month of Halloween, so we decided to review an infamous WCW PPV from what may be the silliest era in the company’s history, Halloween Havoc 1991. The post Vol. 34: Halloween Havoc 1991 appeared first on Classic Wrestling Memories .
Oct 16, 2020•1 hr 49 min
Vol. 33: Mr. Wrestling I and II
Seth and Train talk the two men that donned the mantle of Mr. Wrestling, Tim Woods, and Johnny Walker. The post Vol. 33: Mr. Wrestling I and II appeared first on Classic Wrestling Memories .
Jul 25, 2020•1 hr 15 min
Vol. 32: WrestleMania (1985)
A look at the original WrestleMania and the Rock & Wrestling Connection that built up to it. The post Vol. 32: WrestleMania (1985) appeared first on Classic Wrestling Memories .
May 20, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 32
Vol. 31: “Soulman” Rocky Johnson (1944-2020)
Rocky Johnson may be known by modern fans as the father of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, but he had a Hall Of Fame worthy career in his own right. The post Vol. 31: “Soulman” Rocky Johnson (1944-2020) appeared first on Classic Wrestling Memories .
Jan 21, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Vol. 30: Unpopular Opinions
Some opinions may not be popular to disagree with. That is why this episode is called Unpopular Opinions. The post Vol. 30: Unpopular Opinions appeared first on Classic Wrestling Memories .
Sep 09, 2019•1 hr 52 min
Vol. 29: Harley Race, The Greatest Wrestler On God’s Green Earth
There are a lot of cliched names for all-time greats, and many of them apply to Harley Race. A Man’s Man. A Champion’s Champion. A Hall Of Famer’s Hall Of Famer. And so on. The post Vol. 29: Harley Race, The Greatest Wrestler On God’s Green Earth appeared first on Classic Wrestling Memories .
Aug 06, 2019•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 29
Vol. 28: “The Destroyer” Dick Beyer
There are wrestlers, and there are champions. Then there are champions, and then there are Legends. Finally, there are Legends, and then there are people like “The Destroyer” Dick Beyer. “They say never meet your idols because you’ll end up being disappointed. Whoever said that never met Dick Beyer.” – Mike Tenay Early Life Dick Beyer … Read More "Vol. 28: “The Destroyer” Dick Beyer" The post Vol. 28: “The Destroyer” Dick Beyer appeared first on Classic Wrestling Memories ....
May 06, 2019•59 min
Vol. 27: WWE Hall Of Fame 2019
Classic Wrestling Memories exists for fans of the previous generations of wrestling. But so do Halls Of Fame. The post Vol. 27: WWE Hall Of Fame 2019 appeared first on Classic Wrestling Memories .
Apr 11, 2019•1 hr 53 min
Vol. 26: Pedro Morales (1942-2019)
If Bruno Sammartino was the greatest WWE Champion in company history, there is a strong argument that Pedro Morales wouldn’t be very far behind. The post Vol. 26: Pedro Morales (1942-2019) appeared first on Classic Wrestling Memories .
Feb 27, 2019•1 hr 10 min
Vol. 25: “Mean” Gene Okerlund (1942-2019)
Seth “Zandrax” Zillmann and “Crazy Train” Jonathan Bolick return to pay tribute to the man some call the greatest interviewer of all time. The post Vol. 25: “Mean” Gene Okerlund (1942-2019) appeared first on Classic Wrestling Memories .
Jan 18, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 25
Vol. 24: Charting The Territories with Al Getz
In the first part of the show, Seth and Train discuss the passing of three prominent people in pro wrestling, and the territories they worked in. In the latter half of the show, Al Getz joins Seth and Train to talk about his project Charting The Territories. As the name implies, Al gives historical looks at specific territories in certain eras. If you're a fan of the territory days, Al has a show for you! The post Vol. 24: Charting The Territories with Al Getz appeared first on Classic Wrestling...
Dec 06, 2018•1 hr 53 min
Vol. 23: Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart (1955-2018)
Join Seth and Crazy Train as they cover Neidhart’s career from its beginnings in Stu Hart‘s Stampede Wrestling up through his multiple stints in the then World Wrestling Federation in the Monday Night Wars. The post Vol. 23: Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart (1955-2018) appeared first on Classic Wrestling Memories .
Aug 17, 2018•1 hr 12 min
Vol. 22: Randy Savage vs. Ted Dibiase for the WWF Championship
This episode of Classic Wrestling Memories focuses on the rise of “Macho Man” Randy Savage to Main Event Status, and his feud with “Million Dollar Man” Ted Dibiase over the WWF Championship. The story of Savage turning babyface and allying with top hero Hulk Hogan can be considered the apex of the company’s national popularity during the “Rock and Wrestling” Era. The post Vol. 22: Randy Savage vs. Ted Dibiase for the WWF Championship appeared first on Classic Wrestling Memories ....
Jul 02, 2018•1 hr 11 min
Vol. 21: Big Van Vader (1955-2018)
Join Seth and Crazy Train as they pay tribute to arguably the greatest “Big Man” to step foot into the squared Circle. The post Vol. 21: Big Van Vader (1955-2018) appeared first on Classic Wrestling Memories .
Jun 23, 2018•1 hr 58 min
Vol. 20: Chief Wahoo McDaniel (1938-2002)
This is a show with content you won’t hear in many other podcasts because Train opens up about knowing and working with McDaniel throughout the years and shares some personal stories from behind the curtain. The post Vol. 20: Chief Wahoo McDaniel (1938-2002) appeared first on Classic Wrestling Memories .
Jun 06, 2018•1 hr 40 min
Vol. 19: “Number One” Paul Jones (1942-2018)
Paul Jones’ career lasted over thirty years in five decades. He had worked both babyface and heel as a wrestler and worked almost exclusively as a heel during his manager run in the 1980s. The post Vol. 19: “Number One” Paul Jones (1942-2018) appeared first on Classic Wrestling Memories .
Apr 23, 2018•57 min
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