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Vol. 17: WWE Hall Of Fame Class Of 2018

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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

Vol. 15: “Ravishing” Rick Rude

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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!

Vol. 12: In Memoriam 2017

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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.

Vol. 10: Capitol Wrestling Corporation

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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.

Vol. 9: Bobby “The Brain” Heenan (1944-2017)

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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.