GFA Live #220: WWF Superstars 12-23-1989

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On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from December 23, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Sherri climbs the cage in a promo for the benefit of the Quentin Tarantino types * Modern Honky checks in with his usual insanity * Roddy Piper current events talk leads to a mention of Jon Koncak * Andre busts out the black singlet one last time * Rick Martel comes bearing gifts * Keithie's improved credit rating * Peter's issue with the opening theme from Taxi

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On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from December 16, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The theme from My Two Dads and Greg Evigan * Yet more Sapphire, cutaways, inset promos, everything * Full Blown Chamber of Commerce Vince checks in for the 2nd show in a row * Ted DiBiase giving the enhancement guy a lot again * Andre the big brother to Haku * The December 1989 MSG house show * Mr. Fuji outkicks his coverage * Pushing Keithie's future podcast series on Jim Nelson aka Boris Zhukov…

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On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from December 2, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Stuck between Survivor Series and start of the Rumble build * Explaining Ted DiBiase changing seasonal residences * It's the same Ron Garvin as before, but he has a new shin guard! * Keithie gets a little manic * A surprise guest in the Event Center that everyone thought was gone * Pulling back the praise for Shawn Michaels from last week * The probable reason why Mark Reagan would get some offense on DiBiase…

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On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the final three matches of the WWF Survivor Series 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Granting Keithie a "Two Minutes Hate" * The many, many, many, many issues with the Hogan match * Was this an opportunity to split off Rick Rude from Bobby Heenan? * Demolition being weakened in late 1989 * Arn Anderson: the GOAT of looking disgusted * The fake Brady Bunch kids over the years * Kayfabe is shattered by faces and heels joining together to break out a brawl in a locker room * Mr. Perfect with an incredble performance * "Bruce Hart....still alive, at the age of 74"…

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On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from October 28, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Old school New England restaurants * The Genius does a wonderful job as Mr. Perfect's scorekeeper and ping pong hype man * Goodbye to Widowmaker promos and his odd cadence * Dusty Rhodes and 1991 WCW booking * Interactions between Rick Martel and the Honky Tonk Man * The Colossal Connection debuts out of necessity * Future HOFer Dino Bravo mixes things up * Big Bossman adds a ball and chain to his accessories * Keithie's drive out to Western Massachusetts…

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On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from October 21, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Great babyface Survivor Series teams * Al Burke's role in an Adam Sandler film * Ronnie Garvin busts out a new finisher * Paying tribute to Sid and apologizing for past sins * Jose Luis Rivera's big day * The insane house show of October 28, 1989 in Springfield, MA * Powers of Pain continue to cut loose * Pondering a Honky Tonk Man Cameo purchase…

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GFA Live #200: WWF Superstars 10-07-1989 (Genius and Mr. Perfect join forces) 2:10:23

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On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from October 7, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The Genius is apparently now a manager...and Mr. Perfect is his first protege * Demolition tries out a new finisher(?) * Jim Duggan gets angry * Mr. Perfect's rarely heard original theme, and what does it sound like? * The Pete Rose documentary on Max * Widow Maker and his aimless promos that led to nothing * Vince McMahon supplies a perfect Red Rooster drop * Roddy Piper's weird red tights…

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GFA Live #198: WWF Wrestling Challenge 09-24-1989 (Savage captures the crown) 1:54:46

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On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Wrestling Challenge from September 24, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Mapping out what a Larry Z match against the Ultimate Warrior would look like * Working out the logistics of an earlier Mr. Perfect babyface run * The limitations put on Ted DiBiase in promos * What was the best calendar year of Wrestling Challenge? * Modern Honky weighs in on matches that don't involve him * Some more from Doppler Radar Hercules…

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GFA Live #196: WWF Superstars 09-09-1989 (Rude attacks Piper on Brother Love Show) 2:01:41

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GFA Live #195: WWF Wrestling Challenge 09-03-1989 2:03:19

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On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Wrestling Challenge from September 3, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Why Keithie's Lord Al voice has gotten better over time * Dusty Rhodes and Mean Gene get funky like a monkey on the interview platform * The Widowmaker Barry Windham and his nonsensical promos * The start of the Rockers breakup as decided by Event Center promo times * A dream inset promo during a Red Rooster match * Greg Valentine as a would-be Ted DiBiase in the pecking order * A primer on the future of the podcast…

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GFA Live #194: WWF SummerSlam 1989 (Part 2) 2:57:00

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On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF SummerSlam '89 from August 28, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The amazing interview montage with Piper, Heenan, Rude, and Charlotte's favorite son Ronnie Garvin * The CAULDRON finally make an appearance, but how did they generate the smoke? * Rick Rude and the Kawada Driver on Warrior * Smash slams 800 lbs of humanity * DiBiase-Snuka being booked exactly as it should have * Keithie gets frustrated with the whole concept of 1989 Miss Elizabeth…

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GFA Live #193: WWF SummerSlam 1989 (Part 1) 1:52:32

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On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF SummerSlam '89 from August 28, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The airing of outtakes with cursing * Comparing PPV announce teams * Trying to make sense of and creating an alternate timeline for the Brain Busters * A showcase for Bret Hart and his SummerSlam history * Tag team matches getting the time they need * Keithie enjoys seeing Honky Tonk Man get hit in the head with a guitar…

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