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It's Grenade #150, featuring OCTOBER 1988 WWF NEWS & RESULTS! The return of the "Break It Down" segment as we look into the backstage issues and fight between The British Bulldogs' Dynamite Kid and Jacques Rougeau! Plus, Harley Race returns... to dance with Akeem(?!), Bad News Brown challenges WWF Champion Randy Savage, the 1988 King of the Ring is crowned, the arrival of Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard, the dismissal of Don Muraco & JYD, Warlord Injured, The Baron already gone, Hulk Hogan finishes up his "Fist Helmet" bookings, Referee BROTHER LOVE officiates The Hart Foundation vs. The Fabulous Rougeaus, rematch with IC Champ The Ultimate Warrior vs. Honky Tonk Man, DDT vs. Rude Awakening Matches, The Rockers get a WWF Tag Title shot vs. Demolition at MSG, Curt Hennig's "perfect" record remains in tact, plus... Where is the Maple Leaf Garden Ramp(?), & so much more!
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IT'S GRENADE #149. COVERING THE WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER 24, 1988 WWF TV!
BEHOLD... the debut of... AKEEM!!! The Baron makes another rare appearance as the manager of the Powers of Pain. Craig DeGeorge makes his final WWF appearance when he interviews "Outlaw" Ron Bass (and the Maverick Brothers!). The Fabulous Rougeaus show off their new manager Jimmy Hart, both in the ring, and on the Brother Love Show. Dino Bravo taunts Hacksaw Duggan & the USA. Ted Dibiase teases his new "possession". Rick Rude flaunts his new tights. Plus, King Haku demonstrates his dominance, Bad News Brown wants a title shot against WWF Champion The Macho Man, Gorilla Monsoon returns to Prime Time, and action with IC Champ Ultimate Warrior, Big Boss Man, Jake Roberts, Tito Santana, The Bolsheviks, & so much more!Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia
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IT'S GRENADE #148, COVERING THE WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER 17, 1988 WWF TV! Just some of the stuff discussed this week... The Fabulous Rougeau Brothers introduce their SURPRISE to the world, their new manager Jimmy Hart... Find out how will the Hart Foundation respond! Ted Dibiase is preparing to purchase his next big "possession", but what or WHO will it be? The Blue Blazer makes his Superstars Debut, while George "The Animal" Steele makes his final appearance in a WWF ring for 9 years! Plus, Vince McMahon steps in for Gorilla Monsoon as host of Prime Time this week, Bad News Brown issues a challenge to WWF Champ Macho Man Savage, Hacksaw & Dino Bravo exchange words, The Big Boss Man appears on the Brother Love Show as he calls out Hulk Hogan, Rick Rude promises even more revealing tights after his incident with Jake Roberts, Brutus Beefcake has words for the Outlaw, a new more aggressive Honky Tonk Man warns new IC Champ The Ultimate Warrior, British Bulldogs are gunning for Tag Champs Demolition, and the BARON makes his syndicated TV debut as manager of the Powers of Pain. All of that, and so much more, plus soundbites galore!
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IT'S THE WRESTLING MEMORY GRENADE #147. COVERING THE WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER 10, 1988 WWF TV! Jake "The Snake" Roberts STRIPS "Ravishing" Rick Rude of his tights in a fun angle! Plus, The Blue Blazer makes his TV debut, The Fabulous Rougeaus begin taunting the Hart Foundation. A more aggressive Honky Tonk Man prepares to get "his" belt back from The Ultimate Warrior. President Jack Tunney fines "Outlaw" Ron Bass. Demolition calls out The British Bulldogs. Dino Bravo appears on the Brother Love Show as the Bravo/Hacksaw Duggan "Border War" continues. Jesse Ventura says a "no-no" word on weekend TV. Big Boss Man enforcing his own form of justice. We hear from the "Mecca of Manhood" SCARY Terry Taylor, You spell "PERFECT" H-E-N-N-I-G! The Macho Man invades the Prime Time Wrestling Studio, an UPDATE on the Muraco/Valentine feud, Tito Santana embraces singles competition once again, George Steele has his penultimate TV match in his 80s run, King Haku dominates in the ring as he seeks The Mega Powers, find out how Ken Patera watches the 88 Olympics, the Crockett job guys continue to work the TV Tapings, & more! All of that, and soundbites galore!
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IT'S THE WRESTLING MEMORY GRENADE #146. COVERING THE FIRST WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 1988 WWF TV, DEALING WITH THE FALLOUT FROM SUMMERSLAM! Hulk Hogan shows off his brand new look.. complete with mineral water from Mars, BROTHER! The Honky Tonk Man seeks revenge as he smashes his guitar over the head of the NEW IC Champion Ultimate Warrior. Brutus Beefcake also seeking revenge on the "Outlaw' Ron Bass. Speaking of Bass, he introduces us to "The Maverick Brothers" on the Brother Love show this week as well! Bad News Brown beats his opponent so bad, he knocks him out of his boots (literally). Rick Rude continues to shine as he taunts Jake & Cheryl Roberts. Slick promises a "new look" for the One Man Gang. Dino Bravo & Hacksaw Duggan prepare for a "Border War". The Big Boss Man slaps poor Bobo Reeds into next week. The Bolsheviks demand a rematch vs. The Powers of Pain. The Fabulous Rougeaus with another great promo. WWF Champion Randy Savage awaits his next challenger in line. Plus, action involving the likes of The Rockers, Jake Roberts, Paul Roma, King Haku, "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, & more! All of that, and soundbites galore!
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GRENADE #145 LOOKING AT SEPTEMBER 1988 WWF NEWS & RESULTS! HULK HOGAN returns to the House Show loop with his brand new "War Bonnet" (AKA, the Fist Helmet)! Hogan meets new foes in Bad News Brown, King Haku, & The Big Boss Man! "Macho Man" Randy Savage defends the WWF Title against Andre the Giant, and also against Ted Dibiase inside a Steel Cage! Curt Hennig becomes Perfect, while Terry Taylor becomes a Rooster. Honky Tonk Man chases the Ultimate Warrior to regain the IC Title. The Killer Bees split up as singles stars. Brutus Beefcake seeks revenge on "Outlaw" Ron Bass, Demolition battle the British Bulldogs, The Hart Foundation become annoyed with the Fabulous Rougeau Brothers. It's goodbye Craig DeGeorge, hello Rod Trongard. Plus, we have our first AKEEM sighting, and tons of soundbites from places like Boston, MSG, New Haven, The Cap Centre, Meadowlands, & so much more!
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IT'S THE WRESTLING MEMORY GRENADE #144. FINISHING THE DEFINITIVE EDITION OF SUMMERSLAM 1988 (PART DEUX!)
Featuring The Mega Powers vs. The Mega Bucks, Elizabeth in her bikini bottoms, Jesse "Mega Ref" Ventura, Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. The Hart Foundation, "Rock" Don Muraco vs. Dino Bravo, The Big Boss Man vs. Koko B. Ware, Jake "The Snake" Roberts vs. The Mighty Hercules, SummerSlam soundbites from Honky Tonk Man & NEW IC Champ The Ultimate Warrior, we talk buy rates, & more!Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia
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This week on the Grenade, we begin the DEFINITIVE EDITION of the WWF's SUMMERSLAM 1988 REVIEW!
Featuring The British Bulldogs vs. The Fabulous Rougeau Brothers, Bad News Brown vs. Ken Patera, "Ravishing" Rick Rude vs. The Junkyard Dog, The Powers of Pain vs. The Bolsheviks, a breakdown of the attack from "Outlaw" Ron Bass on Brutus Beefcake, The Brother Love Show w/Special Guest "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, IC Champion Honky Tonk Man meets the new challenge of the ULLLLLTIMATE WARRIOR!!! Plus, Baron Von Raschke debuts, Gorilla Monsoon talks peanut butter pie, a Jake Roberts run-in, Sugar Ray Leonard, SummerSlam soundbites, & much more!Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia
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IT'S THE WRESTLING MEMORY GRENADE #142. COVERING THE FINAL TWO WEEKS OF AUGUST 1988 WWF TV, LEADING INTO THE FIRST-EVER SUMMERSLAM! Tons of last minute hype for the Mega Powers vs. Mega Bucks, as the heels allude to having Guest Referee Jesse Ventura in their pocket. Macho & The Hulkster respond with a secret weapon... Miss Elizabeth in a "string bikini". Brutus Beefcake picks a fight with "Outlaw" Ron Bass, destroys the cowboy's hat and bullwhip "Miss Betsy". Then the following week, the Outlaw returns for revenge, and bout does he get it! RIck Rude continues to taunt Jake Roberts and wife Cheryl, but now also adds the Junkyard Dog to his list of detractors. Jimmy Hart continues to align himself with Demolition & Mr. Fuji in order to screw his former team The Hart Foundation from winning the Tag Team Titles. Brother Love questions who his mystery guest will be at the PPV, as well as the integrity of "Mega" Ref Ventura. The Fabulous Rougeaus continue to impress their American fans. The Ultimate Warrior dominates. The Rockers dazzle in tag action. The Big Boss Man serves Hard Times to his opponent. Bad News Brown talks the "Harlem Shuffle", Crockett Prelim talent take over TV, & much more!
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This week on the Grenade we look at the first two weeks of AUGUST 1988 WWF TV! The Mega Powers vs. The Mega Bucks build intensifies for SUMMERSLAM 88, while "Mega Ref" Jesse Ventura's integrity is put into question. Rick Rude shows off his new tights in the likeness of one Cheryl Roberts (the wife of Jake "The Snake")! Brutus Beefcake comes after the Honky Tonk Man's IC Title one final time. Jimmy Hart aligns with Demolition & Mr. Fuji in order to screw his former team The Hart Foundation. The COCKY Terry Taylor tries out some nicknames. Brother Love has his show interrupted by some unexpected guests in the form of the WWF Champ Macho Man & Hulk Hogan! Gorilla Monsoon doesn't mince words with Brother Love on the Prime Time Set. Plus action and promos involving the likes of The British Bulldogs, Rockers, Powers of Pain, Bolsheviks, Tito Santana, Ted Dibiase, Bad News Brown, Don Muraco, Dino Bravo, Hacksaw Duggan, Greg Valentine, Hart Foundation, Jake Roberts, Ultimate Warrior, One Man Gang vs. JYD, & soundbites galore!
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GRENADE #140 LOOKING AT AUGUST 1988 WWF NEWS & RESULTS! Mean Gene Returns, SummerSlam rumors, Iron Sheik Fired (again), Baron Von Raschke headed in, Rod Trongard joins commentary, WWF Champ "Macho Man" Randy Savage vs. Andre the Giant, Hulk Hogan returns to action against some new opponents, Ted Dibiase & Andre injure Elizabeth, Brutus Beefcake introduces GEORGIA "The Animal" Steele in his fight against IC Champ Honky Tonk Man, Tag Champs Demolition vs. British Bulldogs, Dial 1-800-Fabulous as the Rougeaus face the Hart Foundation, The Ultimate Warrior coming for singles gold, the Rick Rude/Jake Roberts feud rages on, the unique team of Jim Brunzell &... Pork Chop Cash?!? Plus, the WWF invades Greensboro, the Blue ANGEL debuts, "Outlaw" Ron Bass picks a fight with GORILLA MONSOON, and an insane amount of soundbites from places like Boston, Philadelphia, Calgary, Edmonton, Los Angeles, & New Hampshire!
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IT'S THE WRESTLING MEMORY GRENADE #139. Featuring a SPECIAL INTERVIEW with current host of the Outdated Wrestling Hour, and the former Managing Editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated.. The man who INVENTED the PWI 500!!! We welcome BOB SMITH TO THE SHOW! Bob joins to talk his fandom growing up, watching the old NWF Cleveland territory, seeing Vince McMahon's DEBUT as a commentator on WWWF Championship Wrestling, being the very first host of ECW TV, creating the rankings for the PWI Magazines, inventing the PWI 500 and single-handedly putting together the first two 500s all on his own... We also talk Magazine darlings like The Cheetah Kid (Ted Petty), The Blackhearts with Luna, Mondo Kleen (Damien DeMento), all of that, and so much more!
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The Grenade is back to close out the month of JULY 1988 WWF TV and a look at WWF WRESTLEFEST Results from Milwaukee Stadium! The Macho Man announces the returning HULK HOGAN as his partner for SummerSlam as the MEGA POWERS are slated to take on Ted Dibiase & Andre the Giant, the MEGA BUCKS! Plus, Mean Gene Okerlund returns after a month-long absence, Terry Taylor debuts and immediately turns heel on Sam Houston, full WRESTLEFEST '88 Results, the SummerSlam card is announced IN FULL, 6-Man Tag with the Ultimate Warrior & British Bulldogs vs. Demolition & Mr. Fuji, one final Weasel Suit Match, Jake Roberts vs. Rick Rude, Conquistadors eat ice cream, HULK VS. ANDRE INSIDE A STEEL CAGE, SOUNDBITES GALORE, and so much more!
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IT'S THE WRESTLING MEMORY GRENADE #137. CONTINUING WITH TWO MORE WEEKS OF JULY 1988 WWF TV! The Powers of Pain make their WWF DEBUT! The Macho Man issues a challenge to Ted Dibiase & Andre. SSSSummer Slam hype begins. Jake & Cheryl Roberts are the guests of Brother Love! And speaking of Brother, Mr. Love joins an episode of Prime Time Wrestling, which only upsets the Gorilla! The Big Boss Man shows us what "hard times" is all about! Tito Santana battles "Headbanger" Jos LeDuc, Greg Valentine vs. Ken Patera (as Don Muraco intervenes). The Iron Sheik's brief return to TV. Tag team action is hot & heavy as we see the likes of The Hart Foundation, Rockers, Rougeaus, Tag Champs Demolition, & more! Plus, Jesse Ventura will return to the ring... as a REFEREE?!?!?! Also, soundbites out the wazoo, and so much more summer of 88 goodness!
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New Grenade Episode #136 covers the first TWO WEEKS of JULY TV for 1988 in the WWF! Bobby Heenan crowns a NEW KING of the WWF! Ted Dibiase & Andre the Giant attack WWF Champion "Macho Man" Randy Savage to begin the set up for SummerSlam! The Rougeaus are getting more FABULOUS by the day. The Hart Foundation reunite for tag action while Jimmy Hart responds to his former team trying to fire him. Rick Martel ruled out indefinitely. Bad News Brown ponders having kids??? Jos LeDuc makes his TV debut. Tag team specialists The Rockers continue to impress, we witness the Russian Veg-O-Matic, everyone loves an Ice Cream Bar, Sean Mooney is improving while Mean Gene is replaced by Howard Finkel! Brother Love's featured guests this week are The Big Boss Man and "Ravishing" Rick Rude! All of that, and so much more!
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It's Grenade #135 covering NEWS & RESULTS for JULY 1988 in the WWF! Mean Gene Okerlund in the WWF doghouse. The Debuts of Curt Hennig, Owen Hart, & Terry Taylor! GEORGIA "The Animal" Steele counteracts "Peggy Sue", Weasel Suit Matches with Bobby Heenan vs. Ultimate Warrior continue, Lumberjack Matches involving Andre the Giant vs. Hacksaw Duggan, Powers of Pain vs. Tag Champs Demolition, The Rockers lookin' good, Jos LeDuc finishes up, Dial 1-800-FABULOUS for the Rougeaus, the WWF running FOUR shows per night, Adrian Adonis dies in car crash, the Muraco/Valentine feud kicks off, "SHOUTING" Sean Mooney tries his hand at commentary, The Hart Foundation reunite, Hercules injured, Ted Dibiase challenges Randy Savage, a random Porkchop Cash sighting, a look at Wrestling Cable Ratings, SummerSlam Rumors, & more... Plus, Soundbites Galore!
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The Grenade is back with Episode #134, with the last 2 weeks of JUNE 1988 WWF TV! Featuring the DEBUTS of THE BIG BOSS MAN, THE ROCKERS, THE BROTHER LOVE SHOW, and... "MINE"! Plus, Harley Race is OUT as Bobby Heenan searches for a NEW KING of the WWF! Greg Valentine maims Superstar Graham, The Hart Foundation reject manager Jimmy Hart, Rick Martel "injured", Bam Bam Bigelow QUITS, and SHOUTING Sean Mooney in the Event Center. From there, it's action with the British Bulldogs, Ultimate Warrior, Rick Rude, Tag Champs Demolition, Ken Patera, One Man Gang, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Ted Dibiase, Bad News Brown, Hacksaw Duggan, Dino Bravo, Koko B. Ware, Bret Hart, George "The Animal" Steele, & the Rougeau Brothers are more FABULOUS than ever!
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Grenade #133 has arrived, talking JUNE 1988 WWF TV, featuring the first appearance of BROTHER LOVE! Plus, many feuds continue to build... WWF Champ "Macho Man" Savage vs. Ted Dibiase, IC Champ Honky Tonk Man vs. Brutus Beefcake, Tag Champs Demolition vs. Strike Force, Rick Rude vs. Jake & Cheryl Roberts, Andre the Giant vs. Hacksaw Duggan, Bad News Brown vs. The Hart Foundation, Patera vs. Bravo, Bass vs. JYD, & more... Also, Ladies Champion Sensational Sherri is back with a vengeance, the Rougeau Brothers looking more FABULOUS than ever, Sam Houston gets some TV time, Demolition vs. Young Stallions in a fun TV battle, a Louie Spicolli sighting, Sean Mooney takes over the 'Event Center', & soundbites galore!
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It's Grenade #132 looking at WWF NEWS & RESULTS for JUNE 1988! We say goodbye to Bam Bam Bigelow, and hello to the Powers of Pain! Weasel Suit Matches between Bobby Heenan vs. The Ultimate Warrior. A fan interferes during a STEEL CAGE MATCH at MSG between WWF Champion The Macho Man vs. Ted Dibiase. Rick Martel involved in an injury angle. Jos LeDuc becomes "The Headbanger". Jimmy Hart gets creative after being banned from ringside. High Chief Afi finishes up, while Haku bites the nose off a man in a bar! There's a Women's Tag Title change in Japan, and Vince is none too pleased. The Big Boss Man dominates his opponents. Dino Bravo PINS The Ultimate Warrior. A Muraco/Valentine confrontation. 6-Man Tag with Strike Force & Ultimate Warrior vs. Demolition & Mr. Fuji! Rodger Kent does his last announcing gig. We've got Wrestlefest '88 news including the entire 15-Match lineup! Plus feuds continue between Savage/Dibiase, Duggan/Andre, Jake/Rude, Brutus/Honky Tonk, JYD/Outlaw, Patera/Bravo, Bad News vs. Hart Foundation,& Soundbites Galore!
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A packed edition of the Grenade this week as we cover the final two weeks of WWF TV for MAY 1988. WWF Champion The Macho Man battles Bodyguard Virgil, complete with a postmatch showdown between Randy Savage and Ted Dibiase! IC Champ Honky Tonk Man plays a tune on the back of Brutus Beefcake, leaving the Barber bloody! There appears to be a fallout between Jimmy Hart and the Hart Foundation, as Bret Hart orders Jimmy to "stay away". Greg Valentine debuts his new shinguard "The Heartbreaker". Jake Roberts continues his hunt for Rick Rude. The Rougeau Brothers are becoming more FABULOUS by the week! Special Tug of War Challenge goes wrong when Ken Patera challenges Dino Bravo. Sean Mooney offers up the Special Report. As promised, we FINALLY get our first look at the brand new PRIME TIME WRESTLING set! Craig DeGeorge finds out what happens when you upset a Giant. And speaking of Andre, he's still embroiled in his feud with Hacksaw Duggan. We answer the question - "Why was King Kong Bundy on Prime Time in May of 88?". We talk Ultimate Warrior, Tag Champs Demolition, Bad News Brown, Bam Bam Bigelow, One Man Gang, Sam Houston, Danny Davis, Bolsheviks, Killer Bees, Young Stallions, Jim Neidhart, Junkyard Dog, Ron Bass, and so much more... Plus... SOUNDBITES GALORE!
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