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This week, Stick to Wrestling is joined by Matt O’Donnell as we dive into a wide range of great topics: — In 1993, Tony Schiavone was widely expected to become WCW’s Executive Producer, but Eric Bischoff got the job instead. How different would WCW have looked with Tony in charge? — What classic pro wrestling … Continue reading Episode 409: You Shouldn’t Feel Ashamed! Maybe. → The post Episode 409: You Shouldn’t Feel Ashamed! Maybe. appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by Rich Richardson, and we discuss an assortment of topics: –Who would have been the next best guy for Mr. Wrestling II to mentor in Mid-South, rather than Magnum TA? — How can the “Celebrity” Wing of the Hall of Fame be worth anything if Cyndi Lauper isn’t … Continue reading Episode 408: Getting Dangerous On Twitter → The post Episode 408: Getting Dangerous On Twitter appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review the WWF during the month of April 1986, including a close look at Wrestlemania 2! We talk Hulk Hogan, Andre The Giant, King Kong Bundy, Randy Savage, Bobby Heenan, Terry Funk, Jake Roberts, Jesse Ventura, Roddy Piper, Ricky Steamboat, Big John Studd, George Steele, British Bulldogs, Miss … Continue reading Episode 407: Just Say “Uh-Oh” → The post Episode 407: Just Say “Uh-Oh” appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we take questions from the podcast’s listeners! On the discussion table: — What were the least memorable world championship runs? —Could the WWF have had better booking plans for Bob Backlund on the 1980 Shea Stadium spectacular? — What were the best long-term storylines in wrestling history? —What if … Continue reading Episode 406: Lou Does A Run In → The post Episode 406: Lou Does A Run In appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we are joined by popular returning guest Todd Godd, and we review the NWA during the month of March 1986! On the discussion table: — Ric Flair and Ricky Morton spend the month sniping at one another, and at the end there’s an explosion. — Pez Whatley completes the … Continue reading Episode 405: Training Undergarments → The post Episode 405: Training Undergarments appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we continue our review of the WWF from the month of March 1986! We talk Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, Jake Roberts, Bobby Heenan, Mr. T, Jesse Ventura, Terry Funk, Paul Orndorff, Greg Valentine, Roddy Piper, Jimmy Hart, Ricky Steamboat, Adrian Adonis, Captain Lou Albano, Tito Santana, Hillbilly Jim, Iron … Continue reading Episode 404: They Did Stinky Stuff To Me → The post Episode 404: They Did Stinky Stuff To Me appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review the WWF from the month of March 1986! We talk Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, Jake Roberts, Bobby Heenan, Mr. T, Jesse Ventura, Terry Funk, Paul Orndorff, Greg Valentine, Roddy Piper, Jimmy Hart, Ricky Steamboat, Adrian Adonis, Captain Lou Albano, Tito Santana, Hillbilly Jim, Iron Sheik, The Hart … Continue reading Episode 403: That’s Too Many Nicknames → The post Episode 403: That’s Too Many Nicknames appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we discuss the what happened in the NWA / Jim Crockett promotions during the month of February 1986! On the discussion table: — Dusty Rhodes is great, but he’s becoming a bit overexposed. Perhaps he should speak with the booker about that. — We have new NWA tag team … Continue reading Episode 402: A Morbid Fear Of Heights → The post Episode 402: A Morbid Fear Of Heights appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review Mid-South Wrestling from February, 1986 with popular returning guest host Mike Mills! –Mid-South is in a tough spot. Jake Roberts and Dick Slater are feuding over the North American title, but Jake is leaving for the WWF. Then a Houston columnist publicly blows off the idea of … Continue reading Episode 401: Stan Lane Has Grown Weary → The post Episode 401: Stan Lane Has Grown Weary appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we continue our review the WWF from the month of February 1986! We talk Bobby Heenan, Hulk Hogan, Bruno Sammartino, Randy Savage, Mr. T, Fred Blassie, Jesse Ventura, Terry Funk, Ricky Steamboat, Junkyard Dog, Paul Orndorff, Greg Valentine, Roddy Piper, Jimmy Hart, Adrian Adonis, Captain Lou Albano, Tito Santana, … Continue reading Episode 400: Fun in Fresno! → The post Episode 400: Fun in Fresno! appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review the WWF from the month of February 1986! We talk Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, Bruno Sammartino, Bobby Heenan, Mr. T, Jesse Ventura, Terry Funk, Paul Orndorff, Greg Valentine, Roddy Piper, Jimmy Hart, Ricky Steamboat, Adrian Adonis, Captain Lou Albano, Tito Santana, Hillbilly Jim, Iron Sheik, The Hart … Continue reading Episode 399: Respect Me And Love Me → The post Episode 399: Respect Me And Love Me appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING, we review World Class Championship Wrestling from January and February 1986! –Bill Mercer visits The Freebirds at a pool hall in an entertaining sketch. –Gino Hernandez and Chris Adams are now feuding, and the booking is a bit too fast-paced. –There’s a main event that looks good on paper, … Continue reading Episode 398: They Turned The Wrong Guy → The post Episode 398: They Turned The Wrong Guy appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING, we dive deep into Mid-South Wrestling from January 1986, a month where the booking fires on all cylinders. On the table this week: –The booking is fantastic. For example, Dick Slater is positioned perfectly as the wily veteran, using every trick in the book to outsmart a younger, less … Continue reading Episode 397: My Habits and My Lifestyle → The post Episode 397: My Habits and My Lifestyle appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we are joined by Beau James and we provide Part 2 of our review of the NWA from the month of January 1986! We talk Ric Flair, Dusty Rhodes, Tully Blanchard, Jim Cornette, Arn Anderson, Magnum TA, Billy Jack Haynes, The Midnight Express, Baby Doll, Harley Race, Ole Anderson, … Continue reading Episode 396: Tickets To See Pilgrims Arriving → The post Episode 396: Tickets To See Pilgrims Arriving appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we are joined by Beau James and we review the NWA from the month of January 1986! We talk Ric Flair, Dusty Rhodes, Tully Blanchard, Jim Cornette, Arn Anderson, Magnum TA, Billy Jack Haynes, The Midnight Express, Baby Doll, Harley Race, Ole Anderson, Nikita Koloff, The Road Warriors, Ron … Continue reading Episode 395: He Was Up For Days → The post Episode 395: He Was Up For Days appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.