This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we speak with Brian Solomon, the author of Irresistible Force: The Life and Times of Gorilla Monsoon! Brian’s appearance was a welcome shot to the external occipital protuberance as pandemonium broke loose on this week’s podcast! We could literally cut the electricity with a knife as we discuss Gorilla … Continue reading Episode 394: Slam Dunk →

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING, we’re diving deep into the mailbag for another round of classic wrestling talk — and nothing’s off-limits! We’re breaking down guilty wrestling pleasures, Harley Race’s legacy as eight-time NWA Champion, why WrestleMania XI got moved indoors, Kevin Von Erich’s fading passion, Steve Keirn as a what-if WWF Champion, bizarre … Continue reading Episode 393: The Other New York Dolls →

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we talk the best of 1975! We discuss Wrestler of the Year, Feud of the Year, Tag Team of the Year, and more! What are you waiting for? Download and listen to this wicked good conversation today! STICK TO WRESTLING…give us sixty minutes and perhaps indeed we’ll give you … Continue reading Episode 392: The 1975 Year End Awards! →

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review the WWF from the month of October 1985! We talk Hulk Hogan, Bruno Sammartino, Terry Funk, Bobby Heenan, Jesse Ventura, Roddy Piper, Wendi Richter, The British Bulldogs, Randy Savage, Andre The Giant, Jimmy Hart, Greg Valentine, King Kong Bundy, Magnificent Muraco, Dino Bravo, Adrian Adonis, Barry Windham, … Continue reading Episode 391: Don’t Get Too Brilliant With Me →

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the World Class Championship Wrestling event from the Cotton Bowl from October 6, 1985! The one where Gino Hernandez and Chris Adams has their heads shaved, and our guest Lance Peterson was there live! On the discussion board: — Was this really the … Continue reading Episode 390: Was This The End, Or The Beginning Of The End? →

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we take a close look at the WWWF from fifty years ago as we review 1975! — Bruno Sammartino having a Murderer’s Row of challengers: Superstar Billy Graham, Ivan Koloff, Ernie Ladd, Bobby Duncum, Waldo Von Erich, George Steele, and more. — We talk about one of he worst … Continue reading Episode 389: Making Jersey City An Unsafe Place →

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we discuss major wrestling events from the month of September 1985! — Ric Flair vanquishes Nikita Koloff in a Steel Cage Match, then turns on Dusty Rhodes with the help of Ole and Arn Anderson. — Championship Wrestling from Florida presents the nationally syndicated “Battle of the Belts” supershow. … Continue reading Episode 388: Supercards! →

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 →