This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review the World Wrestling Federation’s month of September, 1985! We talk Hulk Hogan, Roddy Piper, Randy Savage, Terry Funk, Bobby Heenan, Bruno Sammartino, Andre the Giant, Paul Orndorff, The Hart Foundation, Ricky Steamboat, Barry Windham, Don Muraco, Captain Lou Albano, Greg Valentine, King Kong Bundy, The Junkyard Dog, … Continue reading Episode 377: That’s 23 Feet →

This week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by popular returning guest Jammie Ward, and we dive into a number of topics! We discuss the Thirtieth Anniversary of the first Monday Nitro, Bruno Sammartino, Barry Windham, the Fortieth Anniversary of Battle of the Belts 1, Nikita Koloff, screw job finishes, Magnum TA, Masked Superstar, the NWA’s … Continue reading Episode 376: Thirty Years Is A Long Time →

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING features Part Two of our deep look into the world of Mid-South Wrestling in 1985, when it exploded into one of the hottest territories in the country. This was Bill Watts’ vision at its peak: hard-hitting action, larger-than-life characters, and storylines that felt raw and real. From the rise … Continue reading Episode 375: The Drama Cufflinks Bring →

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we’re joined by Clinton Guillory, who grew up in Louisiana watching Mid-South Wrestling. What better way to mark the occasion than by reviewing the first few weeks of 1985 in this exciting territory? — Hacksaw Jim Duggan takes home Mid-South’s Athlete of the Year award, sparking a fire that … Continue reading Episode 374: He Who Envies Others… →

This week on Stick to Wrestling we’re turning the clock back to August 1985, and business is booming. —Andre the Giant in Trouble! The “Eighth Wonder of the World” is heavier than ever, and the strain is showing. Once untouchable, Andre is now fighting a battle not just in the ring, but with his own … Continue reading Episode 373: Act Like You’ve Seen One Before →

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review the WWF during the month of 1985! We talk Randy Savage, Hulk Hogan, Roddy Piper, Paul Orndorff, Bobby Heenan, Corporal Kirchner, Big John Studd, Ricky Steamboat, Terry Funk, Andre the Giant, Barry Windham, Jimmy Hart, Magnificent Muraco, Captain Lou Albano, Greg Valentine, The Hart Foundation, Nikolai Volkoff, … Continue reading Episode 372: Jarred By Gene →

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we’re joined by Frank Culbertson and we review the year of 1975 in Portland Wrestling! We talk Jimmy Snuka, Dutch Savage, Dory Funk Jr, Jesse Ventura, The Royal Kangaroos, Mad Dog Vachon, Bull Ramos, Tony Borne, Moondog Mayne, Tor Kamata, Bob Remus, Benny Ramirez, Ed Francis, Johnny Eagles, Raul … Continue reading Episode 371: Ducks, Beavers, And Black And White TV →

Hulk Hogan passed away on July 24, 2025. On that day, the Stick To Wrestling podcast was fortunate to quickly assemble a special tribute episode honoring The Hulkster. We were lucky to be joined by a great group of guests who shared their stories, memories, and thoughts about what Hulk Hogan meant to them, and … Continue reading Episode 370: We Expected Him To Kick Out →

This week on a special edition of STICK TO WRESTLING we revist the WWWF from 1978 with rare audio featuring Bob Backlund, Dusty Rhodes, Superstar Billy Graham, Mil Mascaras, Ivan Koloff, Captain Lou Albano, Ken Patera, Peter Maivia, Gorilla Monsoon, Tony Garea, Fred Blassie, Dino Bravo, Grand Wizard, and more! This vintage footage can’t be … Continue reading Episode 369: Bumblebee →

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING, we dive headfirst into the madness that was WWF in July 1985. Expect high drama, hot crowds, and some fast-paced booking. On the card: — Randy Savage makes his WWF debut and immediately proves he’s not just some flashy gear and Slim Jim energy: the man radiates future legend. … Continue reading Episode 368: I Can Be Macho Man? →

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING, we party like it’s 1985 — because it is the 40th anniversary of the original Great American Bash! We break it down like Dusty Rhodes booking a scaffold match: — Nikita Koloff was barely out of wrestling school. But thanks to Ric Flair he looked like a monster who’d … Continue reading Episode 367: Rubber Chicken →

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING, John McAdam, Steve Generelli, and Craig Bartimole rank the Top Ten Wrestlers of 1985, and the debate gets heated! On the table: — The number one spot is obvious… or is it? — Why the size of the stage mattered—and why WWF and Jim Crockett Promotions dominated the conversation. … Continue reading Episode 366: 1985 Wrestler Of The Year →

This week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by Max Levy, who is known as the legendary “Tamalie” by the online wrestling community! We take questions from the STW Universe, including: –Who were Bob Backlund’s missing challengers? –Why did it take so long for women’s wrestling to get more spotlight? –What might have become of Stan … Continue reading Episode 365: Just Put On The Tie-Dye →

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING it’s Part Two of our deep dive into the WWF of forty years ago, June 1985! We talk Hulk Hogan, Bobby Heenan, Jesse Ventura, Roddy Piper, Randy Savage, Bruno Sammartino, The Hart Foundation, Ken Patera, Fred Blassie, Jimmy Snuka, Paul Orndorff, Greg Valentine, Wendi Richter, Bob Orton Jr, Tito … Continue reading Episode 364: Ushering In The Great Tag Team Era →

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING, we turn the clock back forty years to June 1985 and dive deep into the WWF of that era. On the table for discussion: –After nearly two decades in the WWWF, Johnny Rodz says farewell. –Ken Patera is sentenced to thirty months in prison and seems genuinely blindsided. –What … Continue reading Episode 363: Normal People In Boston →

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we put ChatGPT to the test! First, we asked it to book an NWA Supercard for June 8, 1985, at the Philadelphia Civic Center. Then, we had it counter with a rival WWF Supercard in the same city on the same night. The results? Let’s just say things got … Continue reading Episode 362: Events That Don’t Exist →

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review the results of multiple shows that took place on Memorial Day weekend, 1985! –Ric Flair has a surprising challenger in a surprising place on this weekend. He also has an odd tag team partner. –The Mid-Atlantic territory is keeping it’s crew busy, while World Class Championship Wrestling … Continue reading Episode 361: Memorial Day Mayhem →

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Slamboree ’95 by doing a review on it! We discuss: –Was Steve Austin conspicuous by his absence on this show? The answer may surprise you. –Yes, Meng was a legit badass. Did it matter? –The Hall of Fame ceremony: Was Gordon Solie’s surprise … Continue reading Episode 360: That Stuff He Dyes His Skin With →

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we take a deep dive into the WWF of forty years ago, May 1985! We talk Hulk Hogan, Bobby Heenan, Magnificent Muraco, Roddy Piper, The Hart Foundation, Wendi Richter, Randy Savage, Andre The Giant, Fred Blassie, Jesse Ventura, Barry Windham & Mike Rotondo, Ricky Steamboat, Big John Studd, Greg … Continue reading Episode 359: Pull Someone Else Over →

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING, we take a bodyslam back in time to the May 5, 1985 edition of World Class Championship Wrestling’s Parade of Champions! Strap in, folks — it’s hotter than Fritz Von Erich’s temper on July day in Texas. We dive into: –Ric Flair vs. Kevin Von Erich for the NWA … Continue reading Episode 358: Bald For Life →