We lost a true legend this week with the passing of “The Living Legend” Bruno Sammartino. Join Seth and Crazy Train as they pay tribute to the life and career of The Hall of Famer from his amazing and tragic beginnings in Italy during World War II to his two record-setting reigns as WWWF (now WWE) Champion. Not only that, you’ll hear why Bruno Sammartino’s character was just as strong as his in-ring accomplishments. Plus you’ll understand why Bruno was an all-time great babyface. If you are a fan of Bruno Sammartino or even a fan of the 1970’s World Wide Wrestling Federation, this is a fun must-listen show. Do you have any favorite Bruno memories or stories? Sound off below, or tweet the show @twbpshow. Co-host Crazy Train can be found @crazytrain_jb. We would love to hear from you!
Yes, you’re reading correctly. A show called Classic Wrestling Memories is covering a 2018 event. Why? Because everybody inducted still qualifies for the eras we like to talk about at Classic Wrestling Memories. Just look at this list!
The Dudley Boys – Attitude Era
Hillbilly Jim – Rock ‘n Wrestling Era
Stan Stasiak – World Wide Wrestling Federation
El Santo – Legends Of Mexico
Jim Londos – Pre-NWA
Sputnik Monroe – 1950s-60s Territories
Boris Malenko – 1950s-60s Territories
Daran Singh – 1950s-60s India
Hiro Matsuda – 1960s-70s Florida
Rufus R. “Freight Train” Jones – 1970s-80s Territories
Cora Combs – 1950s-60s Territories
Lord Alfred Hayes – Just about everything
Ivory – 1980s/Attitude Era
Jeff Jarrett – Pre-Attitude Era Through Attitude Era
Mark Henry – Attitude Era
Goldberg – Nitro Era
All This and more in another history filled Classic Wrestling Memories
Jim Ross interviews The Dangerous Alliance (L-R) Steve Austin, Paul E Dangerously, Larry Zbyzsko, Arn Anderson, Rick Rude, and Bobby Eaton
WCW, Fall 1991. WCW introduced one of the most star-studded stables of all time. Join Seth and Crazy Train as they talk about the relatively short-lived stable, The Dangerous Alliance, who wreaked havoc on WCW from fall 1991 through Spring 1992.
The story begins in the Fall of 1991. Paul E. Dangerously had been relieved of his duties as a color commentator. Tom Zenk was set to face the mysterious “WCW Phantom” who had a Phantom Of The Opera style mask and Bach’s “Toccata and Fugue” for entrance music.
But wait, is that a mustache under the mask? That finishing move is awfully familiar…
That’s right! “Ravishing” Rick Rude, who had departed WWF the year before, made his WCW return with his target firmly set on Sting’s US Championship.
Sting was set to defend the US Title against Rude at Clash Of The Champions. Sting also began receiving “gifts” from a mysterious benefactor. The biggest gift was also to be presented to Sting at Clash Of The Champions.
At first, it seemed to be Madusa in a gypsy outfit, but the fiendish hand was played soon afterward
That’s right, the benefactor was none other that WCW World Heavyweight Champion Lex Luger! The World Champion attacked the US Champion, leaving him laying and possibly injured.
Dangerously gloated how his plan had worked. Sting was defeated, and a new Dangerous Alliance was born!
The reveal of The Dangerous Alliance culminated with a WarGames match, Sting’s Squadron vs. The Dangerous Alliance at WrestleWar ’92. All these memories and more are discussed in this can’t miss episode of Classic Wrestling Memories!
It’s another career-focused episode of Classic Wrestling Memories. This episode is dedicated to the career of the late great WWE Hall Of Famer, “Ravishing” Rick Rude. Seth and Crazy Train discuss Rude’s beginnings in Florida, all the way through his run in WCCW, Jim Crockett Promotions, The World Wrestling Federation, and his final years in WCW. This is a must hear show if you are a fan of Rick Rude. What are your Rick Rude memories? Sound off below!
Classic Wrestling Memories is back for 2018 with a special look at one of Seth’s favorite wrestling events, WCW Great American Bash 1992. The event was centered around a tournament to crown new NWA Tag Team Champions, and a WCW World Title match between Champion Sting, and Challenger Big Van Vader. Here is the card. Notice all the WWE Hall Of Famers in the lineup.
Flyin’ Brian Pillman & Jushin Thunder Liger vs. Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat & Nikita Koloff
The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael P.S. Hayes & Jimmy Jam Garvin) vs. Hiroshi Hase & Shinya Hashimoto
Barry Windham & Dustin Rhodes vs. Ravishing Rick Rude & Stunning Steve Austin
WCW World Title: Sting vs. Big Van Vader
In the first segment, Seth and Crazy Train give the set-up for the event and the state of World Championship Wrestling at the time. This is a must-hear discussion for WCW and early 90s wrestling fans alike.
What do you want to hear Classic Wrestling Memories discuss? Sound off in the comments below. We want to hear from YOU!
Flashback to 2014 for a candid conversation with Crazy Train and his wrestling mentor, Susan “Tex” Green. Susan is a member of several Halls Of Fame, including The NWA. Hear her story on breaking into wrestling and training under Joe Blanchard. Susan also tells the story of having to legit “hook” Fabulous Moolah in a shoot finish for the NWA Women’s Championship. There are plenty of other old-school stories from a legend who traveled the world many times over. You won’t hear a discussion like this anywhere else! You can learn more about Susan’s wrestling school on its Facebook page.
Classic Wrestling Memories has completed its first year, and we want to thank you the fans for listening and providing your feedback. This episode is devoted to 2017, both in the history of the show, and especially the talent we lost. Join Seth and Crazy Train as they pay tribute to Bobby Heenan, Lance Russell, Chavo Guerrero Sr., Tom Zenk, Ron Bass, Ivan Koloff, and many others.
It was one of the most famous territories in all of wrestling history. From the 1960s into the mid-1980s, Eddie Graham’s Championship Wrestling From Florida was a beacon of wrestling talent. Seth and Crazy Train are joined by a special guest, former NWA World Tag Team Champion Chris Nelson to discuss the legendary promotion. Hear some of the names on the laundry list of alumni who all made their names in Florida before achieving legendary status on international levels. Gordon Solie, Jake Roberts, The Brisco Brothers, Hulk Hogan, Blackjack Mulligan, and many more are among those names. Also talked about is arguably the most definitive angle in the company’s history, the babyface turn of “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes. Yes, Dusty was a heel for years before becoming “The Dream” we all loved. In the final segment, Nelson talks about the tragedy of the final year of the promotion, which was the fallout of Eddie Graham’s passing. Plus other memorable angles from the promotion’s history. If you want to check out a TON of Championship Wrestling From Florida, check out the 106 N Albany YouTube Page! Tell ’em Classic Wrestling Memories sent you…
January 1953. Before any Monday Night War, Pay Per View, or weekly live TV, Jess McMahon and Toots Mondt helped change the face of professional wrestling forever. Join Seth and Crazy Train as they tell the story of the formation of Capitol Wrestling Corporation. As you may have surmised by the name “McMahon”, the company was co-founded by Jess McMahon, the grandfather of Vincent K. McMahon. Hear the stories behind the days with the National Wrestling Alliance, and the subsequent breakaway, which lead to the formation of the World Wide Wrestling Federation. In short, Capitol Wrestling was the promotion that would eventually morph into World Wrestling Entertainment.
The wrestling world lost a true legend this past week with the passing of Hall Of Famer Bobby “The Brain” Heenan. Join Seth and Crazy Train as they pay tribute to the man who is widely considered the greatest manager of all time. They cover the four major promotions Heenan worked for: WWA, AWA, WWF, and WCW. There are a few fun stories with each one, including a WWA story involving a fan altercation with Bobby in which The Blackjacks got involved. You may not hear this story anywhere else. This is a must-listen for any fan of Heenan, and especially any fan of old-school pro wrestling.
