It’s the post-Halloween edition of the Grenade, and another wild two weeks of history as we close out the month of June 1989 and reach the half-year mark here in the NWA. In this episode, Ray Russell & Steve Eckstat discuss 9 episodes of TV, including many debuts… The debut of the Power Hour, the debut of Funk’s Grill, and the debut of SID VICIOUS, just to name a few. Plus, the returns of Gordon Solie and “Wildfire” Tommy Rich, and angles galore! And, Lex Luger cuts what may be the PROMO OF THE YEAR! No, seriously… Yes, that Lex Luger. A tremendous promo that you must hear to believe!

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 RIP Johnny Meadows (00:09:43)
Our condolences to journeyman enhancement talent Johnny Meadows.
 

NWA Pro 6/17/89 (00:11:45)
It’s the DEBUT of SID VICIOUS as he attempts to commit homicide on poor DeWayne Bruce. Seriously, go to our Twitter, watch the video. Sid attempts to send Bruce into early retirement. Plus, Bill Irwin takes exception to Ricky Santana’s interference, and Scott Steiner takes on Mike Rotunda in the main event of the program.
 

NWA Worldwide 6/17/89 (00:34:23)
We’ve found footage from the vault, previously thought to be missing forever, with action involving Butch Reed, the Steiner Brothers, and Mike Rotunda! Also on this episode, the Ricky Santana/Bill Irwin saga continues. Plus, the Dudes ride bikes, and action with Ricky Steamboat, and Dick Murdoch vs. The Great Muta in the main event!
 

NWA World Championship Wrestling 6/17/89 (00:54:15)
In a rematch from Clash 7, Terry Gordy battles Dr. Death in the main event. Paul E. and the SST declare WAR on the Road Warriors. Plus, action with the Dudes, Terry Funk, the Steiners, Norman, the Midnights, Ranger Ross, the Freebirds, Sullivan & Rotunda, Sting takes on Big Al Green, and more. All of that, plus a wild Battle Royal-Esque brawl to close the show!
 

Main Event Quick Results 6/17/89 (01:43:17)
It’s quick results featuring Sullivan & Rotunda vs. Randy Rose & Ranger Ross, Bill Irwin vs. Ricky Santana, and Butch Reed in action!
 

Power Hour 6/23/89 (01:47:17)
IT’S THE DEBUT OF THE POWER HOUR! Featuring the debut of WNN and THE RETURN OF GORDON SOLIE! Plus, the DEBUT of Terry Funk’s new talk show “FUNK’S GRILL”, and Jim Ross interviews Ric Flair “Poolside”. And action with Terry Funk vs. Ricky Santana, World Tag Champions The Freebirds vs. “Gator” Scott Hall & Ranger Ross, and the SST tangle with the Road Warrior. Hear what happens when Paul E. and his Samoans take out manager Paul Ellering!

NWA Pro 6/24/89 (02:15:23)
The Steiners take on Kevin Sullivan & Mike Rotunda in the main event. Plus, the Dudes, MUTA, Ranger Ross, the New Zealand Militia, Steamboat vs. The Raider (Doug Gilbert), and SID VICIOUS returns for more destruction. Do I smell a… POWERBOMB?

NWA Worldwide 6/24/89 (02:26:11)
Scott Steiner meets The Great Muta in a dream encounter. SID VICIOUS attempts another homicide as he clotheslines poor Bob Emory for a backflip. Plus, Rick Steiner in singles action, the Irwin/Santana issues continue, the Dudes vs. The New Zealand Militia, Ranger Ross vs. Snake Brown, and, Lord help us all, it’s the Dynamic Dudes “At Play”. 
 

NWA World Championship Wrestling 6/24/89 (02:46:38)
THIS SHOW IS STACKED!!! This may be the wildest one hour of pro wrestling here in 1989 yet! Find out what happens when you call Terry Gordy “yellow”. A wild brawl between World Champion Freebirds and the Midnight Express sets up a World Title Match for later in the show! Sullivan and Rotunda tease Robin Green, and Rick Steiner takes it out on poor Cruel Connection. Terry Funk has some final words of warning before Ric Flair’s press conference next week. Sting shares his disappointment in buddy Lex Luger’s heel turn. The Great Muta mists “Hot Stuff“ Eddie Gilbert. Plus, the return to TBS of “Wildfire” Tommy Rich, AND Lex Luger cuts what may be the PROMO OF THE YEAR here as he addresses Sting, the fans, Steamboat, and more! Can I have your autograph? NO, YOU CAN’T! Lex kills it here this week, you’ve GOT TO LISTEN TO THIS!
 

NWA Main Event 6/25/89 (03:17:43)
Lex Luger’s phenomenal weekend fills over to the Main Event as he has an offer that Lee Scott can’t refuse. Plus, Dr. Death takes on the Bounty Hunter, and Dick Murdoch meets Wild Bill Irwin. See who gets hanged this time!