Thanksgiving Special - Survivor SeriesOleh 80s Wrestling The Podcast

The Mid-Hudson Civic Center, located in Poughkeepsie, New York, is a storied venue in professional wrestling history. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, it was a regular stop for WWE (then WWF) events, including television tapings for shows like WWF Championship Wrestling and Monday Night Raw. Its intimate setting allowed fans to experience the action…

Gimmick MatchesOleh 80s Wrestling The Podcast

The Greatest Celebrity Involvements in Pro Wrestling!Oleh 80s Wrestling The Podcast

It's a Halloween Party - 80's Wrestling Style!Oleh 80s Wrestling The Podcast

In this episode, we’ll explore the eerie, the mysterious, and the downright terrifying moments from pro wrestling history. From creepy characters like The Undertaker, Kane, and Bray Wyatt to the bone-chilling matches that left fans on the edge of their seats, we’ve got it all. Plus, we’ll be talking about Halloween Havoc, the legendary WCW event th…

With Halloween right around the corner we're discussing the scariest wrestlers of all time! Who are the grapplers that filled you with fright? Let us know!Oleh 80s Wrestling The Podcast

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of professional wrestling to debate the greatest factions of all time. We explore legendary groups like the Four Horsemen, nWo (New World Order), D-Generation X, and The Shield, analyzing their impact on the industry, their most memorable moments, and the influence they had on wrestling's evolution. We a…

We give our reaction to Mr.McMahon - The Netflix Documentary SeriesOleh 80s Wrestling The Podcast

What was the best version of the Four Horsemen?Oleh 80s Wrestling The Podcast

Today we talk about the American Wrestling AssociationOleh 80s Wrestling The Podcast

Arriba! We share our favorite memories and moments from the career of Tito Santana!Oleh 80s Wrestling The Podcast

"The Body" - Better Wrestler or Color Commentator?Oleh 80s Wrestling The Podcast

The Mount Rushmore of Golden Era Heels!Oleh 80s Wrestling The Podcast

Who is Mr. Summerslam?Oleh 80s Wrestling The Podcast

The top 5 Summerslam Moments of All-Time!Oleh 80s Wrestling The Podcast

Top 5 best singles superstars to come from successful tag teamsOleh 80s Wrestling The Podcast

The 3 Best Tag Team Finshers of All Time ( and the one worst)Oleh 80s Wrestling The Podcast

The Most Iconic Wrestling Venues of All TimeOleh 80s Wrestling The Podcast

The Most Underrated, Under-Utilized, & Under-Appreciated Superstars of the 80'sOleh 80s Wrestling The Podcast

VICE TV's documentary," Who Killed WCW" has been interesting to say the least. The behind the scenes story's have given viewers a more in depth perspective on what lead to the closing of WCW. On today's episode we discuss what we as fans believe killed WCW.Oleh 80s Wrestling The Podcast

On today's episode we share what we feel are the top five best matches of all time!Oleh 80s Wrestling The Podcast

On this episode we ask: Wrestlemania Could've, Would've, Should've? We take a look at the matches that never happened at a WrestleMania but could've, would've and maybe even should'veOleh 80s Wrestling The Podcast

Today we talk about the iconic moments that took place on talk show segmentsOleh 80s Wrestling The Podcast

Sometimes in Wrestling, like in life, you have no choice but to stick-it to "the man." But who exactly is "the man"? Well, it's changed over time and some portrayed the authority figure in wrestling better than others. Today we break down who the best and worst authority figures in wrestling are.Oleh 80s Wrestling The Podcast

On todays episode, Tommy Fierro and Guest Host 'BabyFace' Brian talk about the Greatest Masked Wrestlers of All Time!Oleh 80s Wrestling The Podcast

The 5th Annual 80's Wrestling Con EXPLODES into the Mennen Sports Arena this coming Saturday, May 4th in Morristown New Jersey! Appearing Live: The Four Horsemen (Tully Blanchard, Arn Anderson, Barry Windham, JJ Dillon, and Baby Doll), Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Sgt. Slaughter, Kurt Fuller (No Holds Barred/Ghostbusters), Stan "The Lariat" Hansen, De…

With Jumpin' Jay out of town for the week, Babyface Brian climbs into the ringside seat and takes control of the Podcast alongside the ConFather Tommy Fierro!Oleh 80s Wrestling The Podcast

Today we give our take on who the GREATEST Tag Team to never win the titles isOleh 80s Wrestling The Podcast

Today we share our reactions of WrestleMania 40 with the Leader of the Big Vito Brand & the toughest man to ever wear a dress - Big Vito LoGrasso! Big Vito's career has lasted decades and has wrestled all over the world including having runs in WWE, WCW, ECW & TNA.Oleh 80s Wrestling The Podcast

We will be joined author of "The Six Pack: On the Open Road in Search of WrestleMania" Brad Balukjian this morning on 80s Wrestling: The Podcast talking all about his new book THE SIX PACK! Broadcasting live starting at 10AM! Call in at (516) 595-8295. Later in the show, we will have a recap of ISPW Wrestling Golden Ticket Rumble and will be joined…

Today we rank the 3 Most ICONIC Finishing Moves Ever! (plus one that is over/under rated)Oleh 80s Wrestling The Podcast

Today we talk about who should carved in stone on top of the Mount Rushmore of WCWOleh 80s Wrestling The Podcast

Today we share our favorite memories and moments from the career of Sting!Oleh 80s Wrestling The Podcast

McMahon's legacy is a nuanced tapestry of triumphs and controversies, successes and setbacks. His impact on professional wrestling is undeniable, but so too are the stains left by allegations of misconduct and ethical breaches. As history continues to unfold, the true extent of McMahon's legacy will be shaped by ongoing dialogue and critical examin…

Here Ye, Here Ye! All hail the King of Professional Wrestling! When you hear the term "King of Wrestling" - who comes to mind? Who reigns supreme? Today, we take a look at the wrestlers that wore the crown and ask the questions, "Who was the best" and "Who was the worst".Oleh 80s Wrestling The Podcast

It's a story as old as time....boy meets girl....they fall in love...hopefully get a push from the front office ...and win championship gold. Today we talk about the best and the worst on-screen couples ever! As they say - all is fair in love and wrestling.Oleh 80s Wrestling The Podcast

It's time we all acknowledge the greatest heel champion of all time! Who was he? What belt did/does he hold? What makes a great heel champion? Let's talk about it!Oleh 80s Wrestling The Podcast

First it was newspapers, then radio - soon came TV and pay-per-view...not long after the internet and streaming. All along the way, Pro Wrestling has been able to adapt and thrive with the advances in technology and media presentation.Oleh 80s Wrestling The Podcast

It's Royal Rumble week! This Saturday the WWE will hold it's 37th Royal Rumble event - on this episode we take look at the first Royal Rumble Pay-Per-View that took place back in 1989. There are no partners...it's everyman for himself! Today we share our favorite memories and moments from the 1989 Royal Rumble!…

It was the match that gave birth to “Hulkamania.” In Madison Square Garden, Hogan challenged the villainous Iron Sheik for the WWF title. Hogan, riding a rave of popularity thanks to his appearance in Rocky III, powered out of the Sheik’s vaunted camel clutch, and then beat the champion with his now-iconic leg drop. Just like that, Hogan became the…

Today, we are joined by Scott Innes who played the ring announcer in the box office hit, "The Iron Claw" - which is the story of one of wrestlings most famous families - The Von Erichs. We'll discuss Scott's experience filming the movie as well as our memories and moments from the story of the Von Erich Family.…

We talk about the 2nd Generation wrestlers who became stars and those that didn't quite live up to the family nameOleh 80s Wrestling The Podcast

Pro Wrestling is full of twists and turns - that's part of what draws us in. Just when we think we know what is going to happen - BAM - something unexpected happens! Today we talk about our favorite memories and moments that we NEVER saw coming! We are joined in studio with a special guest host - long time listener Totow Tom!…

Last week listener Matt from Boston picked todays show topic...its all about the Sensational Sherri Martel. An accomplished women's wrestler turned into one of the most dynamic managers of the 80's and early 90's. She helped guide the on screen careers of Hall of Fame wrestlers such as Macho Man Randy Savage and Shawn Michaels. Today we share our f…

One of the Greatest of All Time - The Undertaker! Today we share our favorite memories and moments from the career of "The Deadman." We also share our opinion on who else Vince McMahon could have tasked with playing this character had Mark Calaway not been available in 1990.Oleh 80s Wrestling The Podcast

It's the 80's Wrestling the Podcast Thanksgiving Party special! We're going LIVE on Wednesday instead of Thursday to talk about all the things we have to be thankful for!Oleh 80s Wrestling The Podcast

In 1987 the WWF introduced a brand new pay-per-view event known as Survivor Series. It, along with, WrestleMania, Summerslam, and the Royal Rumble would become one of "The Big 4" events of the year for the World Wrestling Federation. It had a unique format of pitting teams of 5 Superstars against eachother in an elimination style match. Who would b…

In the second iinstallment of the "Biggest Show of the Year" Vince McMahon took a huge risk - promoting a multi-venue spectacular! WrestleMania 2 took place in 3 venues spread out across the country. The idea sounded like a winner on paper...but did it translate to the fans in attendance and the viewers at home? We are joined by special guest host …

Ahhh the finishing move, the one move that rendered you opponent helpless and gauranteed you the victory. Wrestlers would spend all match setting up their finishing move and once they executed it...it was all over. Back in the 80's it was extremely rare that a wrestler kicked out after a finishing move was performed - they were treated as "special.…