To most, WWE is your only exposure to pro-wrestling, but did you know up until 30 years ago, pro-wrestling was more like the Mafia than a sports league? Did you know that in the 80’s, while wrestling presented a show literally designed for children, that behind the curtain was the most Rated R, sexual, drug addled, sexified, violent, and cutthroat world imaginable? It was a sex, drugs, and muscles world while a nationwide SUCCESSION-like corporate war for national supremacy waged. In this crazy world of 80’s wrestling, ALL these things happened:
A wrestler bit a man’s nose off in a bar, a promoter offered a rival’s wrestler $500k to jump leagues with the rival’s title belt, wrestlers were killed for gambling debt with the Mafia, arch-enemies in the ring arrested for drugs WITH each other, a Hollywood actor was slapped on a late night talk show, wrestlers tried to form a union, a wrestler broke his back in an airplane crash to become the greatest wrestler ever, backstage brawls with guys almost killing each other with scissors, guys wrestling a match while an orchestra played music to match the action, a Black wrestler given the character of an African savage animal, a legendary wrestler pulled a ‘57 Magnum on the most famous wrestler in the world, while a fan held off a group of bad guy wrestlers at gunpoint at ringside, and wrestlers were given World title reigns in exchange for sex!
These are just some of the building blocks of KINGS OF THE RING, a fictional soap opera that re-creates all the crazy, unbelievable, and outrageous tales of the real world of 80’s wrestling! In the 1980’s, anything went and wrestlers lived a life much wilder than the hardest partying rock stars, because fans then believed that wrestling was 100% real, and the wrestlers went to incredible lengths to protect this illusion. Often at the cost of their own souls...
The characters will seem familiar to you, but never exactly the same as real people, and the stories will blow your mind, as you listen knowing that everything is based on the truth!
It’s wrestling... it’s the 1980’s ... it’s sex, drugs, and muscles, baby... welcome to the Kings of the Ring.
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As the WWA faces an inevitable takeover by Julian Cain, this episode delves into the personal and professional struggles of its wrestlers and promoters. Senator Buddy Melrose's investigation into Julian's drug use faces obstacles, while the Angel family confronts a tragic past surrounding Michael's death and hidden identity during his memorial. The episode builds to Julian celebrating his perceived victory in the wrestling war, only for a last-minute twist revealing unexpected new owners for the Alliance.
Just FOUR MORE! linktr.ee/KingsOTR Previously on KIngs of the Ring, Tarzan Kid was brutally killed by the Dragoni Mafia after he was turned in by Sal Spinelli. Empire-Mania 4 became finalized for Las Vegas with Thor Hansen vs. Vladimir Rykoff and Julian Cain found out from Sal Spinelli that the WWA was for sale and made his offer to Ava Hawkins. Sal earned his return spot to the EWF with this news nugget and brought a Dragoni capo to Puerto Rico to hand over the reins. Criss Stanley had his Warz...
Let the Final Five episodes... begin!!!! linktr.ee/KingsOTR This episode features Guest Voice Actors: Doc Gallows Cyrus Fees Hollyhood Haley J Previously on Kings of the Ring, Killian Kavanagh has been winning over Julian Cain in his battle with Thor Hansen for his attention, including moving Vladimir Rykoff to beat Tommy Aloha on NBC instead of himself. And Kong the Destroyer and Chief Thunder got arrested for beating up over a dozen cops after throwing a rock through a window at McDonald's. Bo...
Vote for your favorite scene! https://www.patreon.com/posts/feedback-s7-ep70-150822033 One of the main storylines in Season 7 has dealt with the prospect of coming out as LGBTQ. If you or anyone you know wishes for more information or assistance on this topic visit https://lgbtcomingout.org/ linktr.ee/KingsOTR This episode features Guest Voice Actors: Doc Gallows Cyrus Fees Hollyhood Haley J Previously on Kings of the Ring, Thor Hansen has been waging a competitive political jockeying battle wit...
linktr.ee/KingsOTR This episode features Guest Voice Actors: Doc Gallows Cyrus Fees Hollyhood Haley J Lanny Poffo Bill Apter Previously on Kings of the Ring, Corporal Punishment, off a tip from Nigel Davies, swooped in to take the part Thor Hansen wanted, but was advised by agent Daniel Daybreak to not audition for: Predator with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Killian Kavanagh found out Thor Hansen is trying to politick him out of the EWF main event scene, and their Apocalypse ripoff team, Armageddon, i...
linktr.ee/KingsOTR This episode features Guest Voice Actors: Cyrus Fees Hollyhood Haley J Previously on Kings of the Ring, Vladimir Rykoff informed his Meat Machine pal Apollo Sampson, that Julian Cain doesn't want any more of his friends after Dmitry Rykoff ruined the Russian gimmick, and Goliath started advising Thor Hansen to eliminate his professional rivals any way he can. Before being outed in the locker room by Shark, Miss Kitty was giving Diamond Donny Gold the cold shoulder on the road ...
linktr.ee/KingsOTR This episode features Guest Voice Actors: Doc Gallows Previously on Kings of the Ring, Ava Hawkins secured a deal to own the NBA expansion franchise to debut in 1988 and Diamond Donny Gold found out that Brutal Bob Walker knows about his past with Miss Kitty, who is wrestling with what to do about her baby and who the father might be. Tama has earned the reputation as the toughest guy in wrestling from his numerous fights he wages with everyone everywhere! Goliath befriended T...
linktr.ee/KingsOTR This episode features Guest Voice Actors: --Doc Gallows --Hollyhood Haley J Previously on Kings of the Ring, The Hawkins family has become a business institution in Charlotte over decades, while Daniel has taken steps to make the former CWA the dominant face of the Alliance. Vladimir Rykoff successfully got Dmitry to jump from the WWA to the Empire and Julian was unimpressed, while Julian already began planning for Empire-Mania 4. Burt Ironside made Criss Stanley the official ...
linktr.ee/KingsOTR This episode features Guest Voice Actors: Doc Gallows Previously on Kings of the Ring, Peyton Thomas broke Burt Ironside's heart by quitting as his Booker to join the Empire, and a hesitant Dmitry Rykoff joined the EWF as well to reunite with "brother" Vladimir. Apollo Sampson feeling compelled to wrestle again after his confrontation with Vance Armstrong, reached out to Jesse James who Books for Sal Spinelli in Puerto Rico. Daniel Daybreak is targeting revenge against Thor Ha...
linktr.ee/KingsOTR This episode features Guest Voice Actors: Doc Gallows Hollyhood Haley J Previously on Kings of the Ring, Hercules Harris and Corporal Punishment were brought into the WWA by new boss Nigel Davies, much to the chagrin of reluctant Booker, Brutal Bob Walker (Doc Gallows), who is also dealing with his pregnant daughter Miss Kitty, who left wrestling and was dumped by husband Beautiful Barry Lovelace. After having a rough time with her opponent Ma Baker, Terri Blaze (Haley J) was ...
linktr.ee/KingsOTR This episode features Guest Voice Actors: Doc Gallows Hollyhood Haley J Lanny Poffo Previously on Kings of the Ring, Lifetime villain Killian Kavanagh ended up becoming an incredible babyface as a Booking audible at Empire-Mania 3 when M'Butu Zulu quit the EWF before his match. Tommy Aloha has been the best worker in the EWF as Intercontinental champion validating his jump from the Alliance, while Leroy Brown avoided knee surgery after pressure from Julian Cain which has all b...
Aug 01, 2025•33 min•Season 7Ep. 63
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