It was arguably one of the greatest angles in wrestling history… At least for a while. Join Seth and Crazy Train as they discuss the background and formation of WCW’s New World Order.
Hear what inspired the concept and what laid the groundwork for the creation of the stable. How could the beloved “Training, Prayers, & Vitamins” Hulk Hogan turn evil and join a hideous villain group? And how could he, in real life, be convinced to make what was such a daring move at the time? What makes this podcast unique is you’ll get the opinion of somebody who was just a fan, and the opinion of a wrestler who was already active in the business while this was going on.
If you’re a fan of WCW, The Monday Night War, or especially the NWO, this show is a must-listen!
Have you ever wondered how magicians learn their craft? Have you ever wondered how storytellers get their style? Or more appropriately, have you ever wondered how wrestlers have gotten over with the crowd? Or why do some get put in certain places on the card? Well, the latter two fall under the Booking. Join Seth and Crazy Train as they pull back the curtain a little to explain some of the psychology behind booking a wrestling show. Plus, they mention seven famous bookers and why they were considered to be so great.
George Scott – Most famous for booking Jim Crockett Promotions and a lot of the early “Rock ‘n Wrestling” “Hulkamania Era” for WWE.
Eddie Graham – Widely considered one of the greatest minds for the business and had a very successful run in Florida.
Kevin Sullivan – A very well-respected wrestler and booker who had success in multiple territories. Also worked under Eddie Graham.
Bill Watts – Known for booking the Mid-South territory and for a brief stint running WCW. Also had tutelage under Eddie Graham.
Paul Heyman – The main booker and promoter of ECW.
Gary Hart – Helped book World Class Championship Wrestling in Texas for Fritz Von Erich. And yes, learned from Eddie Graham.
Dusty Rhodes – “The American Dream” had as much success, if not more, behind the scenes as he did in the ring. He booked arguably the greatest period of Jim Crockett Promotions,. And, you guessed it, learned under Eddie Graham.
As mentioned during the show, here is an example of George Scott utilizing a hot up-and-coming star in Sting and a grizzled veteran in The Iron Sheik.
Memphis has always been a hot territory for wrestling, especially in the late 20th Century. Join Seth, Crazy Train, and special guest Dan “The Dragon” Wilson as they talk about the Memphis Territory. Specifically, the split that happened in March of 1977 between Promotors Nick Gulas and Jerry Jarrett. Hear the history behind Memphis dating back to the late 1940s and all the stars that came through that territory for big-money events. People like Jackie Fargo, Tojo Yamamoto, Sputnik Monroe, and many more. Then hear what lead to the parting of ways between Gulas and Jarrett. And of course the rise of WWE Hall Of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler.
This is the type of stuff you don’t get in very many wrestling podcasts. Join us in another fun-filled episode of Classic Wrestling Memories as we provide you with exclusive insight into wrestling history. Give us a like and a review! And let us know below what you think of the show and what you’d like to hear in the future?
Dan “The Dragon” Wilson can be found on Twitter and Facebook. Be sure to take a look at Anarchy Wrestling where he is the lead play-by-play announcer.
Classic Wrestling Memories returns with another edition in the Wrestling 101 Series: Heel 101. Seth and Crazy Train take a turn to the dark side to discuss what makes a great villain, or heel. Like last week, Seth lists four basic things a Heel would NEVER do, and four things a Heel would ALWAYS do. Also, both men list three examples of great heels, including two of the greatest managers of all time. In the final segment of the show, Seth and Train talk about arguably the greatest heel of all time, “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair. All this and more in another fun-filled Classic Wrestling Memories!
Classic Wrestling Memories is back for a unique format this week. Seth and Crazy Train are not discussing a historical event or time frame, but are talking about the psychology of pro wrestling. Specifically, what it takes to be a babyface. Train brings 15 years of experience as a wrestler, with most of those years as a babyface. Seth lists four things a babyface would NEVER do, and four things a babyface would ALWAYS do. Plus, both give three examples of great babyfaces with specific instances where they showed these qualities. On top of that, Seth and Train talk arguably the greatest babyface of all time, Hulk Hogan. In the final segment of the show, Train demonstrates a babyface interview promo.
This episode looks at The Gold Dust Trio, Billy Sandow, Ed “Strangler” Lewis, and Joseph “Toots” Mondt. These men are widely credited with beginning what would become the modern style of professional wrestling. Hear how the trio came to be, and how their innovative approach to treating wrestling as a business helped change the face of wrestling forever. Seth and Crazy Train talk about the careers of all three men, and the roles they played during this time. This is must-hear material for fans of early 20th Century wrestling.
The 1970s were an important decade in the history of professional wrestling. That period is considered the peak of “The Territory Days” when there was no national TV, and wrestling was mainly promoted by local TV broadcasts. Seth and Crazy Train are joined by multi-time Hall of Famer and former NWA Women’s Champion Susan “Tex” Green to give a unique insight into what it was like to not only be a wrestler but a woman in a male-dominated business. Hear rare stories about Bruno Sammartino, Fabulous Moolah, and Mae Young. This is stuff you won’t find anywhere else!
The inaugural episode of Classic Wrestling Memories looks at the first American Professional Wrestling Supershow, Starrcade ’83: A Flare For The Gold. Join Seth and Crazy Train as they discuss the matches and storylines to this historic event. For the final three main event matches, Seth and Train are joined by legendary sports and pro wrestling journalist Mike Mooneyham, formerly of Post and Courier.
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Check out the preview episode of Classic Wrestling Memories, where Seth and Crazy Train give you a taste of what is to come on the latest podcast for Old School Wrestling Fans!
