The Wrestling Memory Grenade

This time around we discuss MAY 1987 WWF TV as Davey Boy Smith faces Bret "Hitman" Hart! Brutus Beefcake visits The Barber Shop. The Islanders get aggressive vs. The Killer Bees! Ken Patera returns to the ring vs. Hercules! SLICK SINGS, and it ain't "Jive Soul Bro"! Killer Khan dominates Outback Jack. Blackjack Mulligan's final WWF match (we were so close to seeing Sara Jo Puckett)! Billy Jack Hay...

SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE ON THE GRENADE FEED OF REGIONAL RASSLIN' EPISODE #6... Grenade Episode #81 covering MAY TV from 1987 in the WWF will drop later this week! The Regional Rasslin' Podcast returns as we head back to 1986 in the Mid-South Wrestling territory. Guest co-host Roman Gomez returns as this time around we discuss January 86 News & Results from the Mid-South region (including Houston...

The Grenade returns with an insane amount of news, results and SOUNDBITES GALORE for May 1987 in the WWF! First, we tackle the latest WWF news including... Jake Roberts Out Injured, Barry Orton Auto Accident, Jerry Lawler Sues the WWF, The WWF takes the Houston Territory from Paul Boesch, Rick Rude and The Rockers headed in, Dynamite Kid bullies Outback Jack, Jim Barnett Suicide Attempt, SNME Rati...

GRENADE BONUS SHOW - Grenade Episode #80 is still on the way covering all of the MAY 1987 NEWS and RESULTS in the WWF, but for now check out yet another bonus episode featruing CARY SILKIN as our guest on the Regional Rasslin' Podcast, where we Talk the Territories! This week the Regional Rasslin' Podcast welcomes the former Owner of Ring of Honor, and the First Ever ROH Hall Of Fame Legacy Award...

We kick off WWF TV for the weekend of May 2nd covering Saturday Night's Main Event w/Savage vs. Steele in a Lumberjack Match, Honky Tonk Kim Chee, Bulldogs vs. Harts - 2 out of 3 falls for the Titles. Plus, The GREAT DEBATE w/Bobby Heenan vs. Ken Patera that sees the Brain leave on a STRETCHER! Brutus Beefcake Debuts his BARBER gimmick as he takes on former manager "Luscious" Johnny V! KILLER KHAN...

As we finish up April 1987 TV in the WWF Ken Patera is Released from Prison and Bobby Heenan Responds! Honky Tonk Man continues his "Ban the DDT" campaign. Sika & Kamala threaten to EAT the Can-Am Connection. Hacksaw Duggan continues to stalk Sheik & Volkoff. Brutus Beefcake looks to strut over Johnny V. All hell breaks loose when two babyface teams throw the rulebook out the window, when...

NOTE: In the spirit of the holiday season... Royal Rumble is a holiday, no? We're dropping Episode #4 of the Regional Rasslin' Podcast as another special BONUS Episode here on the Grenade feed. We kick off our next excursion on Regional Rasslin' as we dive into 1986 in Bill Watts' Universal Wrestling Federation (The UWF)! Host Ray Russell is joined by special guest Roman Gomez (previously of the M...

The Grenade returns as we discuss Aptil 87 WWF TV featuring Volkoff & Sheik bloodying Hacksaw Duggan, Mr. Fuji acquires Demolition AND Kamala, The Ken Patera Story begins, Honky Tonk Man wants to BAN THE DDT, GREEN Kamala, The NEW Dream Team, The King calls out the Hulkster, WWF Ice Cream Bars Debut, plus Bobby Heenan celebrates one year on Prime Time Wrestling, RATAMYUS, and SOUNDBITES GALORE...

NOTE: Since we posted the first two episodes of our sister show "Regional Rasslin" covering 1977 in the WWWF here, we thought it would be nice to put a bow on it by also adding the final edition of 1977 to completen the trilogy here on the Grenade show as well. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTINUE TO LISTEN TO OUR 100% TERRITORY BASED PROGRAM "REGIONAL RASSLIN' you will have to pick it up on WrestleCopia...

We return to the 1987 WWF Project to discuss APRIL '87 and the fallout from WrestleMania 3. Jim Crockett buys the UWF from Bill Watts, Andre takes a break, Paul Orndorff rehabs, JYD & Adrian Adonis FIRED, Missy Hyatt QUITS, but it's not all bad news. We look at House Show results after (most of) the talent takes a much-needed 24 day break from the road, and the long list of new talent headed i...

As the 1987 WWWF Project returns after the holidays, we wanted to treat you to another BONUS episode featured on the Grenade, it's Episode #2 of our brand new REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST! MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL! In this episode of the Regional Rasslin' Podcast, Guest Co-Host John McAdam returns as we continue to talk 1977 in the WWWF! We'll spend some time discussing "Superstar"...

We take a break from 1987 in the WWF this week to showcase our brand new "Regional Rasslin' Podcast" where we Talk the Territories! Special Guest Co-Host John McAdam joins the show to discuss 1977 in the WWWF in this 2-Part topic. (The 1987 WWF Project returns after the holidays!) This week as we set the stage for 1977 in the WWWF, we go back to 1976 and discuss a variety of topics from Chief Jay...

The Grenade returns with a special BONUS edition. This week we present the Ultra-Mega-Monster episode covering the ENTIRE DEFINITIVE EDITION of the WWF's WRESTLEMANIA III event! Taking our listeners into consideration,  I went back to episodes #73 & #74 and slapped Both Parts 1 & 2 of WrestleMania 3 together for convenience purposes. And no worries, a brand new Episode #75 of the Grenade w...

The Grenade returns with the second half of WRESTLEMANIA III "The Definitive Edition"! We talk the epic showdown between WWF Champion Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant, Rick Steamboat attempts to capture the IC Title from "The Macho Man" Randy Savage in a legendary classic. Plus, Jake "The Snake" looks for revenge on The Honky Tonk Man, The Bulldogs & Tito Santana vs. The Hart Foundation & "D...

The Grenade returns with the DEFINITIVE EDITION of the WWF's WRESTLEMANIA III "BIGGER, BETTER, BADDER"!!!! The Road to WrestleMania 3 has ended as we finally arrive at the Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan to witness one of the most legendary events in pro wrestling history! It's a show of epic proportions as this week we talk "Rowdy" Roddy Piper's "Retirement Match" vs. "Adorable" Adrian Adonis, as...

With WrestleMania 3 just HOURS AWAY, it's the final 2 weeks of TV heading into the big event! Roddy Piper says Goodbye to Piper's Pit. Hulk vs. Andre is NOW! Hacksaw Duggan makes his debut. We get a look at the Giant-Sized version of the WWF Title made to fit Andre. Macho Man talks Steamboat's "cup of coffee". Bundy warns "the midgets". Dino Bravo STILL Brunette. Tito vs. Valentine. Z-Man F-U. Man...

We crack open March 1987 TV in the WWF as we begin the final leg on the Road to WrestleMania 3 as President Jack Tunney shows off a NEW WWF Championship Belt made to fit Andre the Giant. Hulk Hogan makes his final appearance on Piper's Pit. Demolition receive Theme Music, Miss Elizabeth finally tells us what she really thinks of George Steele, we catch a glimpse of Beefcake's new haircut, Hacksaw...

Have no fear, the next edition of the 1987 WWF Project is on its way later this week as we cover WWF TV for March 1987 leading into WrestleMania 3! For now, we present to you, as yet another special bonus edition of the Grenade, another throwback PPV review from our Patreon Exclusive series on http://Patreon.com/WrestleCopia . We take a deep dive into the 6th installment of the WWF's In Your House...

This episode of the Grenade is divided into 3 exciting parts! First, host Ray Russell takes a look at the latest news for March 1987 in the WWF while heading into WrestleMania 3. We discuss Missy Hyatt & Missy's Manor complete with Soundbites from her first 3 unaired shows, WrestleMania ticket sales & PPV/Closed Circuit capabilities, WWF Ice Cream Bars, the Frank Tunney Memorial Tag Tourna...

We've got a slew of new Watch-Alongs and specials coming soon to http://Patreon.com/WrestleCopia and since Mother Nature hindered us from getting our next WWF 1987 Episode out last week, we're dropping multiple FREE BONUS Grenade Episodes TONIGHT from our Patreon series! Please continue to spread the word and we'll be back this week with an all-new episode of Grenade with MARCH 1987 IN THE WWF! Bu...

We've got a slew of new Watch-Alongs and specials coming soon to http://Patreon.com/WrestleCopia and since Mother Nature hindered us from getting our next WWF 1987 Episode out last week, we're dropping multiple FREE BONUS Grenade Episodes TONIGHT from our Patreon series! Please continue to spread the word and we'll be back this week with an all-new episode of Grenade with MARCH 1987 IN THE WWF! Bu...

We've got a slew of new Watch-Alongs and specials coming soon to http://Patreon.com/WrestleCopia and since Mother Nature hindered us from getting our next WWF 1987 Episode out last week, we're dropping multiple FREE BONUS Grenade Episodes TONIGHT from our Patreon series! Please continue to spread the word and we'll be back this week with an all-new episode of Grenade with MARCH 1987 IN THE WWF! Bu...

 In Episode #65 we talk the Hulk/Andre Contract Signing, Honky Tonk Man BLASTS Jake "The Snake" with a Guitar, The WrestleMania 3 Card, Bruno Sammartino in action, Hacksaw Duggan Arrives, Piper Retiring, Brutus gets a Haircut, The Macho/Steamboat Saga continues, Haynes vs. Bundy, and SO MUCH MORE including Soundbites Galore! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met. Visit our Podc...

We continue February 1987 in the WWF as Andre the Giant introduces new manager Bobby Heenan & issues a challenge to WWF Champion Hulk Hogan! The Hart Foundation capture Tag Team gold! Referee Danny Davis is finally FIRED, but quickly finds new employment! We see the debuts of Outback Jack, Craig DeGeorge, and Barry Darsow as Demolition Smash V 2.0. It's loads of fun with Prime Time Soundbites...

We continue down the Road to WrestleMania 3 as we cover WWF News for February 1987, we take a deep dive into house show results, and tons of soundbites featuring promos from all of the top stars including Bruno Sammartino, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, The Hart Foundation, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, Junkyard Dog, Demolition, "King" Harley Race, and so...