On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the 1992 WWF Royal Rumble! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Enjoying the commentary * The notion of a meal ticket and its origins * A complete history of Ric Flair/Barbarian high fives * Gorilla Monsoon being allowed to swear Lineup: - Roddy Piper vs The Mountie - The Royal Rumble match Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod
Jan 18, 2022•1 hr 56 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from January 18, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Repetition of intros * The Mountie kicks off his glorious two day title reign * Marty Jannetty's pants from the famous Barber Shop segment * Brutus Beefcake's terribleness as a mediator * Macho Man batting leadoff * The incident that led to Brian Knobbs missing the Royal Rumble * Hulk Hogan takes a trip down memory lane, and leaves out...
Jan 09, 2022•1 hr 30 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from January 11, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The passing of Betty White * Ric Flair's various alternate "real world title" belts * Back to the Future and spoiling old shows * The Tuesday in Texas post match between Macho Man and Jake Roberts....and the awkward transition on this show * Micromachines man Hulk Hogan * An anti-drug message from an unlikely source * Getting to the Vi...
Jan 01, 2022•1 hr 56 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about World Championship Wrestling from July 20, 1991! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Debating the biggest BS guy in wrestling history * Yet another WCW blunder on the Great American Bash '91 * More ranting about David Koechner relating to "Happy" Corbin * Michael Hayes's career ending at a relatively young age * Rebooking the Lex Luger 1991 heel turn and title reign * Time travelling and spoiling events for ...
Dec 18, 2021•2 hr 5 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the 1995 film Casino! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The many conversations taking place in cars * Thoughts on spiral staircases * Analyzing various moves made by characters * Frankie Marino's (Frank Vincent) baseball swings * Issues with casino table games, mainly blackjack * The source of 3 GFA Live drops * The guy who played Sam Rothstein's mob lawyer * The difference between Lester Diamond and James...
Dec 06, 2021•3 hr 39 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the 1992 film My Cousin Vinny! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Breaking down courtroom manner and grounds for appeal if Billy and Stan were found guilty * Marisa Tomei's floral backless dress * Pointing out Joe Pesci's "sideburns clip" * Playing the BS Game, where Vincent LaGuardia Gambini is a master * Ralph Macchio's relative Italian-ness * Hating on Stan and his flip-flopping ways * The connection bet...
Nov 28, 2021•2 hr 43 min
Jesse Ventura signs off from WWF TV (for 9 years) on this edition of WWF Superstars from August 18, 1990! * Jesse Ventura's last words on WWF TV and exploring how he might have felt about future angles * Earthquake's similarity to Roddy Piper as a Hulk Hogan foil * Queen Sherri has fun with a prop * Is it possible that Stu Hart held down his son Bret by accident? * The sad decline of Bad News Brown as evidenced by the bandage he wore * Predicting the order of a Demolition 3 man promo * Tugboat g...
Nov 11, 2021•1 hr 53 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Prime Time Wrestling from September 9, 1991! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Ric Flair debuts with a lengthy promo including one part the WWE Network edits out * Is someone trying to kill Pete? * Piper or Savage: Which is #2 most influential of the WWF Golden Era? * Naming the matches that "made" certain wrestlers * Letters from the United Kingdom to the Legion of Doom * Playing the "who will they pr...
Nov 07, 2021•3 hr 4 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from August 31, 1991! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Sid Justice saves the day at the spartan wedding reception for the Macho Man and Elizabeth * What's the deal beta carotine? * An unexpected history of Harvey Whippleman * Clashing over David Letterman * Taking issue with what Piper does to the Big Gold Belt * Betting on Jim Duggan's promo * Keith's wrestler death pool update * Women bla...
Oct 31, 2021•2 hr 22 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF SummerSlam '91 from August 26, 1991! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Earthquake and the "missing top" promo * More kicking out of finishers! * The Mountie's hilarious antics being dragged to prison * What is the best WWF Legion of Doom match? * Sid Justice's work as the referee * The limited guest list for the wedding * Where to next for GFA Live? Lineup: - Jailhouse Match: The Big Bossman vs The Mou...
Oct 23, 2021•2 hr 45 min
A historic changing of the guard on commentary kicks off this edition of WWF All Star Wrestling from January 19, 1985! * The disappointment of the Mosca-Ventura transfer on commentary * Jesse's lack of immediate chemistry with PBP man Jack Reynolds * Magnificent Muraco tells on Mean Gene in a promo * What was the peak of Mike Rotundo's career? * Angelo Mosca Jr.: What are we doing here? * Cheerful human being Ken Patera * The future of the podcast * Bob Orton and Arn Anderson similarities Email:...
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 33 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF SummerSlam '91 from August 26, 1991! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Gushing over the Mr. Perfect-Bret Hart match * Bruce Hart's "look" at the show next to his father * Once again betting on the sequencing of a Bushwhackers + Andre the Giant promo * Ted DiBiase's breathing * The absurd label on "Hulk Hogan's locker room" * Continuity among Slick's trio of guys * Last night's Suzuki-Danielson match Li...
Oct 16, 2021•1 hr 47 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from August 24, 1991! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Settling some business at a wrestling show and a Florida resort * The Warlord's busy day in September 1991 * Betting on the sequencing of a Bushwhackers + Andre the Giant promo * Bodybuilding Lifestyles magazine * The Mountie tours the jail ahead of the SummerSlam match * A match that never happened: Ricky Steamboat vs Curt Hennig * Cem...
Oct 10, 2021•2 hr 14 min
Three big name matches highlight this edition of NWA Main Event from June 12, 1988! * The Midnight Express' feud with the Fantastics * How Stan Lane impacted people's lives * The development of Sting being taken slow * Dr. Death Steve Williams acts like the annoying guy at a bar * Missing the Arn Anderson music * JJ Dillon being effective but very different from the managers then in the WWF * Kevin Sullivan gets the wives involved, what can go wrong? * Last night's Arn Anderson promo on Cody Rho...
Sep 30, 2021•1 hr 25 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from August 17, 1991! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Breaking down the 3rd and final Jake Roberts/Ultimate Warrior vignette, including a count of times "Snake Man" is said * Pondering bad Mr. Perfect matches * Remaking Shawshank Redemption with Hulk Hogan in one of the roles * A funny observation from Return of the Jedi * Jimmy Snuka's boots and long tights * The relative cocaine usage of...
Sep 26, 2021•1 hr 42 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the 1998 film Dirty Work! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * RIP Norm Macdonald * Outlining the legal issues and business faults of the movie * Artie Lange's character's wardrobe * Chris Farley's brilliance in a movie released six months after his death * Don Rickles brilliantly roasting Artie Lange * Guys who show up in Sandler movies * Why is Kathy attracted to Mitch? * Quotable lines * Keithie reacts unf...
Sep 15, 2021•2 hr 18 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Wrestling Challenge from August 11, 1991! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The quick bombshell at the end of the show with Bobby Heenan holding the Big Gold Belt/NWA title * Breaking down the 2nd Jake Roberts/Ultimate Warrior vignette from the cemetary * Indecisive Sid Justice * Famous angles on Wrestling Challenge and how they are all in 1991-92 * The worst world title change of the WWF Golden era * ...
Sep 11, 2021•2 hr 19 min
Time to get weird with a trip to the 21st century to celebrate the greatness of Bryan Danielson/Daniel Bryan on this YouTube-era edition of WWE Superstars from November 10, 2011! * Why this show was chosen * Evaluating the three acquisitions for AEW: Punk, Danielson, and Cole * Comparing Adam Cole to a guy no one in the audience has ever heard of * Trying to figure out who everyone is in the open to 2011 Superstars * Some questions about Alberto Del Rio, starting with "Why" * A bizarre lie on co...
Sep 09, 2021•1 hr 31 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from July 27, 1991! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The magic of the local promo * Sgt. Slaughter gets too sexual * A Bobby Heenan de facto BABYFACE promo * Making up baseball prospects trades involving the Warlord * Stone Cold Steve Austin's kayfabe arrest sheet * A theory about the Mountie match on this show from Edmonton * Writing an angle for Prime Time Wrestling in 1991 involving a ho...
Sep 05, 2021•2 hr 7 min
It's baaaaack! The flagship pod returns with a look at a very busy edition of WWF Superstars from August 22, 1987! * Travels in the desert for SummerSlam, red rocks, the Grand Canyon, and the site of famous movie scenes * Paul Orndorff extricates himself from a crowded Heenan Family * The great irony of Ken Patera's opponent's name * Caring but not really about how Oliver Humperdink debuted in the WWF * Promotion for Piledriver: The Wrestling Album II in full swing * How Strike Force got their n...
Sep 02, 2021•1 hr 52 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from July 20, 1991! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Pete's "Casino" tribute to Keithie from Las Vegas last week * The little-known "Sid variant" of COVID * A crazy Vince McMahon PSA on drug testing in the WWF * Redoing the Nasty Boys title reign and extending it out * Meanings of "Late Stage" re: Slick * The internet rabbit hole of wrestler records * Hulk Hogan puts over the Warlord like h...
Aug 28, 2021•1 hr 43 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from June 15, 1991! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Tugboat becomes "Hurricane Fred" * The 1988 film Vice Versa * Sexualizing Andre the Giant and Jimmy Hart * Col. Mustafa's payoff at SummerSlam 1991 * The awkward debut of Coach * Bret Hart's updated gear Lineup: Bret Hart vs. Louie Spicolli Update: Andre the Giant injured by Earthquake Ted DiBiase vs. Larry Ludden WBF Championship Promos ...
Aug 14, 2021•1 hr 39 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WCW Worldwide from November 23, 1991! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * "Taking it on the chin" and other tales from the Outer Banks * Peeing in the ocean * Beautiful Bobby (RIP) goes rogue and joins the Dangerous Alliance * Rick Rude as a turning point for 1991 WCW * A special According to Larry: Will he mention Bruno? * Pondering potential interviews * Correcting the narrative on Bray Wyatt's WWE run Lin...
Aug 07, 2021•1 hr 34 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Wrestling Challenge from January 17, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Getting ready for the "Rumble Royal" * Bill Eadie against Paul Orndorff career-wise * Better 1988: Young Stallions or Conquistadors? * An unexpected studio audience emerges * Keithie's misadventures at a Virginia Dunkin' Lineup: • Jake The Snake Roberts vs. Gino Carabello • Demolition vs. Omar Atlas and Rex King • Ron Bass Int...
Jul 25, 2021•56 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WCW Saturday Night from June 3, 1995! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Hazing in wrestling * Was this the peak of Sean Waltman's career? * Lusting after Sister Sherri * Savage in red and yellow: blame it on the Slim Jims * The first ever "Swirlie" match * The four hour cut of Planes Trains and Automobiles that once existed * Pete trying to find his "podcast game" Lineup: 1-2-3 Kid vs. Bret Hart (C) for WW...
Jul 18, 2021•1 hr 10 min
The Nature Boy heads to the Lone Star State to defend the NWA World title against Terry Gordy on this edition of World Class Championship Wrestling from January 19, 1985! * Thoughts on the concept of the "traveling NWA champion" * Ric Flair in full mack mode with Sunshine * Bill Mercer gets personal with Billy Jack Haynes and Sunshine * Distracting in any way possible to get through a terrible opener * The new distinction between Rip Oliver and Rip Rogers * Canada merchandise * 1985 WCCW: The La...
Jul 15, 2021•1 hr 18 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Monday Night RAW from July 11, 1994! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Why the 1994 world title reign was Bret Hart's best * Was this the peak of Sean Waltman's career? * Planning a good summit like Crush and Randy Savage * Booking Razor Ramon and Diesel in 1996 WWF * An announcement of the Summerslam main event, with apologies to the world champion * Far too much baseball talk for a wrestling podcast ...
Jul 12, 2021•1 hr 21 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WCW Saturday Night from May 9, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * How this show got to be chosen * Some annoying guy from the band Alabama co-hosts the show * Rick Rude addresses his WWF departure(!), accuses Ricky Steamboat of extramarital affairs, rocks Z Cavariccis * Comparing 1988 and 1992 Barry Windham * "Light Heavyweight" vs "Cruiserweight" as terms * A rule to remember when tweeting Lineup: In...
Jul 04, 2021•1 hr 50 min
The Megapowers unite once again ahead of the inaugural SummerSlam on this edition of WWF Superstars from July 30, 1988! * The long wait for Hogan and Savage to get back together and team up * Next level bickering between Jesse Ventura and Vince McMahon * Why Ventura as a special ref made hyping the PPV easy * The Iron Sheik's long and winding road back for a run that last only weeks * The first wrestler Peter ever discussed on a podcast * When did Bad News Brown actually lose a match? * Sam Hous...
Jul 01, 2021•1 hr 47 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF In Your House 2 from July 23, 1995! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Was The Roadie actually good * The 1-2-3 Kid name * Debating the merits of lumberjack matches * King of the Ring winners at Summerslams * Lex Luger's Buffalo Sabres shirt * Dok Hendrix kind of loses his mind Lineup: The 1-2-3 Kid vs The Roadie Men on a Mission (King Mabel and Sir Mo) vs Razor Ramon and Savio Vega Bam Bam Bigelow vs H...
Jun 26, 2021•2 hr 14 min
