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January 08, 2023 GFA Live #129: WWF Superstars 10-29-1988
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from October 29, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* Using the Macho Man to help build up Hercules with the crowd
* The relative lack of size of the Rockers in the WWF presentation
* Two shots at the Hulk Hogan "brother" promo game
* A brief rundown of Cleveland sports from the 70s to the 90s
* Trying to make sense of the original local ads from the Sacramento area
* A random ad with JFK in it, with a surprise twist at the end
* An appreciation for football offensive linemen
* Basketball players from Minnesota
Lineup:
- Demolition vs. John Latu & Mike Richards
- Brother Love Show: Hercules, joined by Randy Savage and Elizabeth
- Greg Valentine vs. Scott Casey
- Promo for Donny Lalonde vs Sugar Ray Leonard
- Event Center promos: Ted DiBiase w/Virgil, Don Muraco
- The Rockers vs. Brian Costello & Sandy Beach
- Promo: Mean Gene with two random fans
- Red Rooster vs. Reno Riggins
- Event Center promos: Big Bossman w/Slick, Randy Savage w/Elizabeth
- Bad News Brown vs. Red Tyler
- Whatever Happened There Update: Hulk Hogan beat up by the Big Bossman, Hogan promo
- Brutus Beefcake vs. Gene Ligon
- Vignette: Mr. Perfect plays basketball
- Honky Tonk Man vs. Tom Walsh
- Event Center promo: Hulk Hogan
- Promos for SNME match from Jake Roberts and Rick Rude
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Twitter: www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod
1 hr 58 min
January 01, 2023 GFA Live #128: WWF Superstars 10-22-1988 (Brain Busters debut, Hogan/Bossman on Brother Love)
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from October 22, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* Bossman attacks Hogan on Brother Love Show; what could be done differently?
* Preliminary Survivor Series lineups
* Gripes about a Vegas bachelor party
* Comparing Akeem promos
* Getting pissed off about Sugar Ray Leonard again
* A familiar song from sports broadcasts heard in a local ad
* Which Powers of Pain member did we like more in 1988?
Lineup:
- King Haku vs. David Isley
- Brother Love Show: Hulk Hogan, Big Bossman, Slick
- Tito Santana vs. Pork Chop Cash
- Event Center Promos: Akeem w/Slick, Hart Foundation
- Brain Busters vs. Bob Emory & Tommy Angel
- Event Center: Survivor Series captains with Mean Gene
- Whatever Happened There Update: Dino Bravo and Hacksaw Jim Duggan on Brother Love last week
- Jake Roberts vs. Barry Horowitz
- Akeem vs. Scott Hudson
- Promo: Donny Lalonde/Sugar Ray Leonard fight
- Vignette: Mr. Perfect plays golf
- Powers Of Pain vs. Bob Blackburn & Larry Stevens
- Event Center Promos: Ultimate Warrior, Bad News Brown
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Twitter: www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod
2 hr 10 min
December 18, 2022 GFA Live #127: WWF Superstars 10-15-1988 (The Red Rooster gets his name)
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from October 15, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* Presidential libraries
* The Red Rooster as it happened
* Rick Rude's fist drop off the top rope
* The McMahons and the Clintons and their respective marriages
* Jimmy Hart hair continuity issues
* Koko B. Ware gives Vince exactly what he wants
* Jake Roberts in Beyond the Mat
* Hercules gets his music
Lineup:
- Rick Rude vs. David Isley
- Whatever Happened There Update: The current tag team division in the WWF
- Blue Blazer vs. Joe Cruz
- Big Bossman vs. Jim Evans
- Event Center Promos: Dino Bravo w/Frenchy Martin, British Bulldogs w/Matilda
- Vignette: Mr. Perfect plays chess
- Hart Foundation vs. Rick Gantner & Tom Stone
- Event Center Promos: Don Muraco, Andre the Giant w/Bobby Heenan
- Terry Taylor is renamed The Red Rooster
- Red Rooster vs. Lanny Poffo
- Brother Love Show: Hacksaw Jim Duggan; Dino Bravo and Frenchy Martin interrupt
- Ron Bass vs. Mike Richards
- Hercules vs. Barry Horowitz
- Event Center Promos: Honky Tonk Man w/Jimmy Hart, Koko B. Ware
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Twitter: www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod
1 hr 50 min
December 11, 2022 GFA Live #126: WWF Superstars 10-08-1988
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from October 8, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* Jesse Ventura sings Maggie May
* Keithie's follies with the mute button
* An Akeem and Slick promo that probably couldn't be done in 2022
* An in-ring reunion of two of the old 1992 podcast favorites
* TV theme breakdown: Barney Miller, season 3
* Thoughts on Bruce Prichard
* The slow but steady buildup of The Rockers
* Great moments in Family Matters history
* Andy Samberg: not just a low-rent Adam Sandler?
* Danny Davis and the New England accent
Lineup:
- Ultimate Warrior vs. Gene Ligon
- Whatever Happened There Update: Ted DiBiase tries to buy Hercules as a slave from Bobby Heenan
- Dino Bravo vs. John Latu
- Event Center Promos: Akeem w/Slick, Ken Patera
- The Rockers vs. Rusty Riddle & Sandy Beach
- Bad News Brown vs. Warren Bianchi
- Event Center Promos: Brutus Beefcake, King Haku w/Bobby Heenan
- Don Muraco vs. Larry Stephens
- Brother Love Show: Bobby Heenan introduces new member of the Heenan Family, Terry Taylor
- Junkyard Dog vs. Brian Costello
- Vignette: Mr. Perfect plays darts
- Demolition vs. DJ Peterson & Tommy Angel
- Event Center Promos: Danny Davis w/Jimmy Hart, Hacksaw Jim Duggan
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Twitter: www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod
2 hr 10 min
December 04, 2022 GFA Live #125: NWA Pro 10-08-1988
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about NWA Pro from October 8, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* The various NWA announcers through history
* Bam Bam Bigelow: a one man nWo?
* Dusty Rhodes as the Holy Spirit
* The risks of using wicker furniture for talk segments
* Checking in on George South's hair
* The main reason why Bam Bam Bigelow was ragged on in promos
* An absolutely endless inset promo from the Koloffs
* Trying in vain to explain all the nonsensical stuff from 1988 Jim Crockett Promotions
Lineup:
- Interview- Barry Windham w/ JJ Dillon --> Sting runs in
- Interview- Ric Flair
- Sting vs. Larry Stevens
- Interview- Sting
- "Dr. Death" Steve Williams vs. The Nightmare
- Interview- "Dr. Death" Steve Williams
- Bam Bam Bigelow vs. George South
- Louisville Slugger w/ Jim Cornette: Bam Bam Bigelow w/ Oliver Humperdink
- Russian Assassins vs. Italian Stallion & Joe Cruz
- Interview- Barry Windham w/ JJ Dillon
- Dick Murdoch vs. David Isley
- Interview- Dick Murdoch & Dusty Rhodes
- Al Perez vs. Tommy Angel
- Interview- Al Perez w/ Gary Hart
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Twitter: www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod
1 hr 53 min
November 26, 2022 GFA Live #124: WWF Superstars 10-01-1988 (DiBiase buys a slave)
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from October 1, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* Honky Tonk Man's career arc post-IC title run
* The life and times of Hercules as we wonder what is running through his mind standing next to Bobby Heenan
* The difficulty in turning Hercules face
* Relative nipple sizes of men
* Sensational Sherri returns and she's ready to go...with Greg Valentine of all people
* Manager of the Arena watch
* The overzealous merch guy strikes again
Lineup:
- Honky Tonk Man vs. Bob Emory
- Whatever Happened There Update: Summerslam '88 highlights
- Koko B. Ware vs. Phil Newkirk
- Big Bossman vs. David Stoudimiere
- Event Center Promos: The Rockers, Bad News Brown
- WWF Women's champion Sensational Sherri introduced to the crowd
- Greg Valentine vs. Reno Riggins
- Event Center Promos: Junk Yard Dog, Demolition
- British Bulldogs vs. John Ziegler & Trent Knight
- Platform Interview: Mean Gene w/Ted DiBiase, Virgil, Bobby Heenan and Hercules
- Brutus Beefcake vs. George South
- Vignette: Mr. Perfect plays pool
- Akeem vs. Allen Kinsey
- Event Center Promos: Rougeau Brothers with Jimmy Hart, Randy Savage with Elizabeth
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod
2 hr 13 min
November 21, 2022 GFA Live #123: Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the 1987 film Planes, Trains and Automobiles! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* Complaints about highway traffic
* The lack of focus from Neal and Del
* Various bitchy moments from a variety of characters
* Speculating on Neal Page's family situation
* Making connections between this movie and other movies covered in the past
* Breaking down the financial arrangement at the 2nd motel with no credit card and a mini-fridge bar raid
* Trying to piece together elements from the hour's worth of scenes cut from the movie
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod
2 hr 12 min
November 13, 2022 GFA Live #122: WWF Superstars 09-24-1988 (Akeem unveiled)
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from September 24, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* The transformation of the One Man Gang into Akeem
* Dino Bravo's grave
* The Warlord's delightful shoot interviews
* The issue with "America: love it of leave it" re: foreign heels
* Complaining about Dunkin Donuts
* Finding a partner for Tito Santana
* More signs that Hulk Hogan is mentoring the Ultimate Warrior on promos
* Trying to toughen up Brutus Beefcake thru a feud with Ron Bass
Lineup:
- Jim Duggan vs. Antonio Chapotlin
- Update: One Man Gang becomes Akeem
- Tito Santana vs. Tony Ulysses
- Bolsheviks vs. Scott Colontonio & Tony Suber
- Event Center Promos: Demolition, Ultimate Warrior
- King Haku vs. Martin LeRoy
- Event Center Promos: Hart Foundation, Rick Rude
- Bad News Brown promotes WWF Magazine
- Powers Of Pain vs. Bob Emory & Chance McQuaid
- Platform interview: "Outlaw" Ron Bass
- Jake Roberts vs. George South
- Fabulous Rougeaus vs. Bert Centeno & Lanny Poffo
- Event Center Promos: Greg Valentine, Brutus Beefcake
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod
1 hr 50 min
November 06, 2022 GFA Live #121: WWF Superstars 09-17-1988
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from September 17, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* If you were an enhancement wrestler, who is the best guy to face?
* Randy Savage and Elizabeth's 1988 method of birth control
* Jimmy Hart threatens to expose secrets...again
* Frenchy Martin-Kizer promos
* The elephant in the room when Ken Patera faces the Big Bossman
* A final TV match for George Steele
* The Superstars debut of the Blue Blazer
Lineup:
- Ultimate Warrior vs. Larry Stephens
- Platform Interview: Fabulous Rougeau Brothers hire Jimmy Hart as manager
- Ted DiBiase vs. John Latu
- Event Center Promos: Bad News Brown, British Bulldogs
- Dino Bravo vs. Mario Mancini
- George Steele vs. Chance McQuaid
- Event Center promos: Hart Foundation, Randy Savage
- Ken Patera vs. Bob Emory
- Update: Whatever Happened There with Rick Rude, Jake Roberts, and the Cheryl Roberts tights
- Blue Blazer vs. Barry Horowitz
- Flashback: Ron Bass attack on Brutus Beefcake
- Demolition vs. Dave Paradise & David Isley
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod
1 hr 52 min
October 22, 2022 GFA Live #120: WWF Superstars 09-10-1988
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from September 10, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* Testing the waters with a Demolition turn
* Jake the Snake nearly exposes Rick Rude's....snake
* Keithie prepares to channel a Billy Joel song
* More shenanigans with the IC title at the TV taping
* An all time duo for an Event Center
* Fun with a Bret Hart smile
* Hulk Hogan lays claim to the world title in spite of his best friend holding it
* Saluting Carmella's dad taking the Bossman slam
* A pre-Red Rooster Terry Taylor promo!
Lineup:
- British Bulldogs vs. Gene Ligon & Rusty Riddle
- Update: Whatever Happened There with Greg Valentine, Don Muraco, and Superstar Billy Graham
- Big Bossman vs. Paul Van Dale
- Tito Santana vs. Trent Knight
- Event Center promos: Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Terry Taylor
- Rick Rude vs. Tommy Angel
- Jake Roberts attacks Rick Rude for having his wife's picture on his tights
- Event Center promo: Hulk Hogan
- Ron Bass vs. Joe Cruz
- Honky Tonk Man vs. Dave Lanning
- Hart Foundation vs. Len Kruger & Tony Ulysses
- Event Center promos: Bad News Brown, King Haku with Bobby Heenan
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod
1 hr 39 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!