We lost a true legend this week with the passing of “The Living Legend” Bruno Sammartino. Join Seth and Crazy Train as they pay tribute to the life and career of The Hall of Famer from his amazing and tragic beginnings in Italy during World War II to his two record-setting reigns as WWWF (now WWE) Champion. Not only that, you’ll hear why Bruno Sammartino’s character was just as strong as his in-ring accomplishments. Plus you’ll understand why Bruno was an all-time great babyface. If you are a fan of Bruno Sammartino or even a fan of the 1970’s World Wide Wrestling Federation, this is a fun must-listen show. Do you have any favorite Bruno memories or stories? Sound off below, or tweet the show @twbpshow. Co-host Crazy Train can be found @crazytrain_jb. We would love to hear from you!

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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

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WCW, Fall 1991. WCW introduced one of the most star-studded stables of all time. Join Seth and Crazy Train as they talk about the relatively short-lived stable, The Dangerous Alliance, who wreaked havoc on WCW from fall 1991 through Spring 1992.

The story begins in the Fall of 1991. Paul E. Dangerously had been relieved of his duties as a color commentator. Tom Zenk was set to face the mysterious “WCW Phantom” who had a Phantom Of The Opera style mask and Bach’s “Toccata and Fugue” for entrance music.

But wait, is that a mustache under the mask? That finishing move is awfully familiar…

That’s right! “Ravishing” Rick Rude, who had departed WWF the year before, made his WCW return with his target firmly set on Sting’s US Championship.

Sting was set to defend the US Title against Rude at Clash Of The Champions. Sting also began receiving “gifts” from a mysterious benefactor. The biggest gift was also to be presented to Sting at Clash Of The Champions.

At first, it seemed to be Madusa in a gypsy outfit, but the fiendish hand was played soon afterward

That’s right, the benefactor was none other that WCW World Heavyweight Champion Lex Luger! The World Champion attacked the US Champion, leaving him laying and possibly injured.

With Sting on his way to the hospital, the next phase of Dangerously’s plan began! Sting the valiant but injured champion fell, and Rick Rude began one of the longest US Title reigns in company history.

Dangerously gloated how his plan had worked. Sting was defeated, and a new Dangerous Alliance was born!

The reveal of The Dangerous Alliance culminated with a WarGames match, Sting’s Squadron vs. The Dangerous Alliance at WrestleWar ’92. All these memories and more are discussed in this can’t miss episode of Classic Wrestling Memories!

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