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December 03, 2023 GFA Live #169: WWF Superstars 04-29-1989 (Valentine-Garvin "retirement" match)
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from April 29, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* The Valentine-Garvin retirement match
* The issue to consider when rebooking the 1993 Royal Rumble
* Lanny Poffo's education compared with...Abraham Lincoln?
* Christmas Carols with GFA Sid
* The Undertaker as a public celebrity
* Jimmy Hart: manager to the Canadian stars
* Pondering Demolition Ax as a singles wrestler
2 hr 16 min
November 26, 2023 GFA Live #168: WWF Superstars 04-22-1989 (Beefcake gets a haircut)
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from April 22, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* Beefcake gets a trim: did he have it coming?
* Issues with the Karate Kid franchise
* The path for Hillbilly Jim to win the world title
* The third vignette of The Genius Lanny Poffo
* Dishes at Thanksgiving dinner
2 hr
November 19, 2023 GFA Live #167: WWF Superstars 04-15-1989 (Sherri becomes manager of the Macho Man)
GFA Live #167: WWF Superstars 04-15-1989 (Sherri becomes manager of the Macho Man) by Greetings From Allentown
2 hr 24 min
November 12, 2023 GFA Live #166: WWF Superstars 04-08-1989
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from April 8, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* The aftermath of WrestleMania 5 and Sherri and Savage align (sort of)
* Fringe benefit of enhancement guys: they are allowed to look old
* The first vignette of The Genius Lanny Poffo
* An enhancement guy tries a new strategy against Bad News Brown
* A change in the post-WM taping schedule, without the immediate benefit that would flow from it
* Original commercials including a movie that Peter absolutely loves
2 hr 31 min
November 05, 2023 GFA Live #165: WrestleMania 5 (Part 3)
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WrestleMania 5 from April 2, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* The Megapowers finally explode!
* Spicing up Elizabeth's rather dull pre-match promo
* Pat Patterson's zombie walk and other security observations
* The Red Rooster with a needless hype promo for his match against an injured manager
* Random commentary on WWE's Crown Jewel event
1 hr 54 min
October 30, 2023 GFA Live #164: WrestleMania 5 (Part 2)
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WrestleMania 5 from April 2, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* The worst part of the Piper's Pit segment, and it's not Brother Love nor Morton Downey Jr.
* More guys tripping on the stairs leading to the ring
* A tribute to Richard Moll by reviewing the theme from Night Court
* The random Jimmy Snuka appearance
* Ricky Martel goes rogue and calls out his "looser" partner
* Bret Hart and the possible best vertical suplex in the history of wrestling
* A similarity between this podcast and the WrestleMania 4 Coliseum Video
2 hr 58 min
October 21, 2023 GFA Live #163: WrestleMania 5 (Part 1)
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WrestleMania 5 from April 2, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* Rockin' Robin's singing and funny stuff that isn't on the Network version
* Mr. Fuji and his 5K run and the infamous promo ENDING in "let me tell you"
* Howard Finkel makes multiple additions to the blooper reel
* Pondering the Cole Field House
* The difference between Gorilla/Jesse bickering from Vince/Jesse bickering
* An interminable match between the Rougeaus and Bushwhackers
3 hr 7 min
October 16, 2023 GFA Live #162: WWF Superstars 04-01-1989
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from April 1, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* Hogan throws a wrench into the Man/Brother game with his final pre-WM5 promo
* Will they ever promote the Last Battle of Quebec between Garvin and Bravo?
* Virgil's access to a dry cleaner
* What's that thing under Tully Blanchard's eye?
* A spot of GFA RedZone for a Sunday night
* Raymond Rougeau: underrated badass
* Keithie's sniffing problems
* A look at the theme to TV's "Three's Company"
2 hr 50 min
October 03, 2023 GFA Live #161: WWF Superstars 03-25-1989
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from March 25, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* Hogan hits a new high score in Man/Brother game with an asterisk
* A heavy Quebecois presence on the show this week
* Preparing to say goodbye to Frenchy (Kizer) Martin by watching Weekend at Bernie's
* Andre the Giant is definitely drunk during a promo
* The El Paso arena manager with a Massachusetts connection
* Has anyone received a telegram since 1989?
* Pete's abject hatred for Bill Nye the Science Guy
2 hr 12 min
September 24, 2023 GFA Live #160: WWF Superstars 03-18-1989
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from March 18, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* An absolute rout in the Hogan Man/Brother game
* Elizabeth chooses a corner for the WM5 main event
* The proliferation of 1-900 numbers for hip hop artists
* Rick Rude and his earning of his spot in the company
* A bizarre disclaimer kicks off the show
* Curt Hennig loses his name
* One of the favorites from the WrestleMania 4 battle royal weighs in on Hogan vs Savage
* Original commercials including one with Pat Morita and a wrestler!
2 hr 42 min

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Greetings From Allentown is a podcast taking a look at the history of pro wrestling through the lens of weekly TV episodes from the 70s through the 90s covering WWF, WCW and much more!