Greetings From Allentown

In the wake of WrestleMania 35, we go back 28 years to the aftermath of the uber-patriotic WrestleMania 7 with a look at WWF Wrestling Challenge from March 31, 1991! - Recaps of WrestleMania 7 including Sgt. Slaughter getting his heat back in the most literal way possible - Explaining the new DiBiase/Sherri team to those in the audience at the taping prior to WM7 and how Randy Savage is tied in -...

On the road back from WrestleMania 35 in New Jersey, Peter recaps the weekend. Included: - "The Bret Hart of drivers" - Trials and tribulations of trying to get a coffee in MetLife Stadium - Why WrestleMania weekend is a perfect place for everyone that is there - Meeting dozens of people for the first time - Reading the room at karaoke - Advice on how far to take things with alcohol at a tailgate...

As we head toward WrestleMania 35, the show goes back in time for a look at the final edition of WWF Championship Wrestling prior to the first WrestleMania, from March 30, 1985! - Mr. T and Hulk Hogan get ready for the WrestleMania main event the only way they know how: with a Rocky-esque training montage video! - An update segment on the Junkyard Dog devolves into an examination of Lord Al Hayes’...

From Television City: a look at Mr. Belvedere looking like quite the fool, battling an addiction to pinball in an episode of "Mr. Belvedere" originally airing November 29, 1985 on ABC!

For I must be travelling on now, because there’s so much World Class left to see….this week covers the debut of Michael Hayes as the first Freebird to land in WCCW in the October 16, 1982 edition of World Class Championship Wrestling TV! - How the crowd reacted to Michael Hayes as the super cool babyface on his arrival - Jay Saldi states his case for the Angelo Mosca wing of the Wrestling Broadcas...

After over six months, it's time to check in with Bill Watts and the UWF with a look at the January 17, 1987 episode of UWF TV! - The Freebirds run roughshod over everything and also evoke a comparison to a memorable movie trio - Positive aspects of how Bill Watts would run his TV shows - Michael Hayes tests his legal acumen in an effort to win titles - A better use of Eddie Gilbert for 1987: Rodd...

This week the show rewinds to a classic episode from 2017 looking at WWF Superstars from June 3, 1989 as Peter says goodbye to a dear friend. Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.com Twitter: @GFAllentownPod Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown Prowestlingonly.com

This week’s show is a look at the big WWF Superstars of Wrestling from November 22, 1986! - The Macho Man literally goes for the throat of challenger Ricky Steamboat - Randy Savage’s November 1986: the best TV month ever for a champion - Calling for Danny Davis limitations on appearances within a single show - The Honky Tonk Man acts fast after losing a “Vote of Confidence” from “fans” - Examining...

It is back to 1984 for a look at the short-lived experiment that was Pro Wrestling USA! Jack Reynolds is a gaffe machine, Terry Funk saves the day (again), Jimmy Hart as your utility manager, the weirdly muted crowd, Bob Backlund comes off creepy, plus original commercials, one of which that will blow your mind! (Offer not valid to those born before 1976) Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.com Tw...

It’s back to 1985 for a look at WWF Saturday Night’s Main Event from October 5, 1985! - Uncle Elmer gets married and gets his balls busted by Jesse Ventura - The concept of following Golden Era WWF through only Saturday Night’s Main Event - Political differences between faces and heels on the issue of free speech - Acceptance of non-finishes just to see Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorff fight - Weird...

With some regrets it is back to January 1984 for a look at some AWA TV aimed at the St. Louis market! - Trying to stay sane watching this very AWA show - A comparison for Ken Resnick trying to replace Gene Okerlund, who they couldn’t edit out of the show - The hilarity of two white dudes dressing up like Arab sheiks - Why a Billy Robinson wouldn’t be a pro wrestler in the modern era - World champ...

Revving up the Delorean to 88 MPH for a trip back to 1985 and a look at NWA Worldwide from Jim Crockett Promotions from March 23! - Bizarre scrambles: Ric Flair and Dusty Rhodes together, and Tully Blanchard and JJ Dillon opposing Slick Ric! - Early Arn Anderson: waiting for that first spinebuster - Enjoying the Jimmy Valiant/Paul Jones Army never-ending war - Who is the greatest Cold War era Sovi...

Taking a look at when the WWF was trying to rejuvenate the company with a loaded episode of Superstars from October 31, 1992! - The interconnected events making up the “interesting times” for the WWF - A rare Superstars/Challenge crossover! - The Nasty Boys lash out at Jimmy Hart for a double-cross: shouldn’t they have seen this coming? - Marty Jannetty seeks vengeance on Shawn Michaels but ends u...

Going back to the heart of the Attitude Era for the 100th episode with a look at the June 1, 1998 WWF RAW is WAR! - The peak of the Mr. McMahon character trading jabs with his top stars - A Nation vs DX six man tag all-star game! - The Undertaker begins his evolution by dressing poorly - Taka Michinoku and Bradshaw: like a 1960s TV comedy pairing - Shamrock and Severn: division killers? - How and...

Climb aboard the Mothership for a look back at WCW Saturday Night from June 28, 1997! - The WCW midcard in 1997: a diverse playground with something for everyone - Nobility is out the window as The Blue Bloods explode - Jeff Jarrett has delusions of grandeur - Appreciating Meng’s theme and pondering a trip to Tonga - Ric Flair steals the one bit that Lex Luger was the best at - Categorizing enhanc...

This week is a salute to the late “Mean” Gene Okerlund with a look at his first WWF show Wrestling At The Chase from January 1, 1984! - How Okerlund’s arrival helps everyone in the company be better at their jobs - Hulk Hogan returns to the WWF as a true man of the people - A brief overview of wrestling in St. Louis - “Dr. D” David Schultz issues a subtle challenge to the rest of the heel locker r...

On a unique Greetings From Allentown, this week features a look at the pilot episode of the 1988 wrestling-themed TV show “Learning The Ropes”, starring Lyle Alzado and featuring cameos from Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, and Ronnie Garvin! Plus: - Vinnie Vegas Corner: NFL Wild Card edition! - YouTube Comment Theater! - Sports moments of ’97: Farewell to the Whale, a non-call in the Super Bowl, Wade Bog...

Learn all about unique ways to injure someone with a chair by checking out WWF Superstars from October 27, 1996! - Steve Austin attacks Brian Pillman: the last consequential angle ever on Superstars - Sunny Days are the end of days for the Smoking Gunns - Pondering how Psycho Sid could approach a presidential campaign - Examining Triple H’s 1996 Curtain Call “punishment” - An important distinction...

This week features a look at an oddly stacked episode of WWF Wrestling Challenge from February 24, 1991! - Sgt. Slaughter has fun with fire and beats the symbolism into the ground - The New Dream Team explodes and gets a visit from the Ghost of Dream Team Past - Gene Okerlund has a rough go at Toys R Us with the Big Bossman - How Macho Man vs Ultimate Warrior at WM7 would have suffered in the LA C...

We’re heading to Florida(!) for some PWF (Professional Wrestling Federation aka Florida Championship Wrestling) action from April 30, 1989! - Dusty Rhodes and Terry Funk renew their rivalry with brawls, boxes, and hilarious promos defining a “Dusty” - The Nasty Boys plagiarize a once and future rival - A Florida edition of “According to Larry” - The appeal of wrestlers in the “before” phase - A mu...

It was a brand new world for the WWF in January 1993 with the launch of a new show on the USA Network: WWF Mania from January 30, 1993! - Taking stock of Ric Flair’s overall WWF 1991-93 run as it comes to a close - Setting the tone for RAW with the Flair-Perfect match and how it differed from all prior WWF TV matches - How Todd Pettengill may have saved the promotion a ton of money - An era of cha...

This week it’s back to the early days of Ted Turner-owned World Championship Wrestling with a look at NWA Worldwide from June 24, 1989! - The Great Muta vs Scott Steiner: Where the reality of the situation falls short of expectation - Attempting to improve the Dynamic Dudes - A Las Vegas based Sid Vicious at a locals casino playing the blackjack tables - Lex Luger cares not for your top 10 ranking...

Just in time for Turkey Day, the Adams Division Podcast (Peter Winson of Greetings From Allentown & Steve Bennett of the Sports-Casters) reconvene to the discuss and rank Survivor Series shows from 1987 to 1998. Including: a split on the enjoyment level of the ’95 show, how being at a show live helps to remember a show more fondly, good and bad booking, delightfully odd teams, and a lengthy discus...

The devil went down to Georgia and instead of stealing a soul, Vince McMahon presents the WWF on TBS from January 5, 1985! - A brief history of the WWF foray into Georgia with the bumps in the road and the hilarity of how they got bailed out - Drawing on a story from the Old Testament to seek meaning in the Andre The Giant haircut angle - Running down Hulk Hogan matches on weekly TV after winning...

The show is again walking in Memphis this week with a look at CWA Memphis Wrestling from May 9, 1987! - Austin Idol vs Jerry Lawler in a cage: hair vs hair and the logical booking to build it up - Tommy Rich is off his rocker (and under the ring) - Poor Soul Train Jones can’t get out of the station - Exposing who stole Rocky Johnson’s line from his promo - “How To Work a 1 on 2 Handicap Match” by...