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February 19, 2022 GFA Live #88: WWF Wrestling Challenge 02-09-1992 (Sid destroys the Barber Shop)
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Wrestling Challenge from February 9, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* The unusual circumstances of there being two versions of Wrestling Challenge
* A comprehensive analysis of Sid destroying the Barber Shop once and for all
* Lord Alfred Hayes and the slandering of Sid Justice
* A Nasty Boys death pool
* A pair of current celebrities show up in the original commercials
* Wordle and people's sex lives
* Some old school hazing stories
* The troubles of Kerry Von Erich and the Legion of Doom
* A diversionary talk about Super Bowl MVPs and the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Lineup (from thehistoryofwwe.com)
* The Big Bossman vs Jim Cooper
* Skinner vs Kevin Katlin
* Repo Man vs Mickey Jay
* Kerry Von Erich vs Pat Tanaka
* Legion of Doom vs Bob Avery & Bob Morgan
* Papa Shango vs Brian Costello
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Twitter: www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod
2 hr 28 min
February 13, 2022 GFA Live #87: WWF Superstars 02-08-1992
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from February 8, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* Noticing more things from the press conference
* The notion of Papa Shango interrupting a WrestleMania main event
* Trying to count the number of times Hulk Hogan says "brother" at 2X speed...yet again
* Sid's wonderful apology
* Another Piper Coke scale, with sponsorship opportunities!
Lineup:
- Natural Disasters vs. Bob Avery/Raymond Hammer
- WWF Update: Highlights Of The Press Conference For WrestleMania VIII.
- Promo By Sid Justice sincerely apologizing
- Virgil vs. Kato
- WWF Event Center: Promos by Ric Flair and Roddy Piper
- Jake “The Snake” Roberts vs. D.D. Russell
- WWF Event Center With Promos By: Nasty Boys and Hulk Hogan
- “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan/Sgt. Slaughter vs. Bill Badd/Jim James
- The Funeral Parlor: Ric Flair And Mr. Perfect
- Highlights From Past Wrestlemania’s
- Papa Shango vs. Dale Wolfe
- The Mountie vs. Mike Casey
- WWF Event Center With Promos By: Ted DiBiase/Sensational Sherri and Hacksaw Jim Duggan/Sgt. Slaughter
Promo By The Undertaker And Paul Bearer for SNME
Promo By Hulk Hogan for SNME
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Twitter: www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod
1 hr 35 min
February 06, 2022 GFA Live #86: WWF Superstars 02-01-1992
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from February 1, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* A comprehensive breakdown of the press conference to announce who will face Ric Flair at WrestleMania VIII
* Thoughts on the ongoing Winter Olympics
* Figuring out when Hogan and Savage reconciled in kayfabe
* Sensational Sherri's new love interest and why Ted DiBiase was willing to let her walk
* Rethinking LOD's career path
* The alternate Hulk Hogan Vitamins ad
* False promotion for the following week
* Trying to count the number of times Hulk Hogan says "brother" at 2X speed...again
Lineup:
- WWF Press Conference To Announce The Main Event For WrestleMania 8
- Interview w/ “Macho Man” Randy Savage After The Press Conference
- Interview w/ Sid Justice After The Press Conference
- The Beverly Brothers vs. Kevin Katlin/Scott Colontonio
- Big Boss Man vs. Terry Davis
- WWF Event Center
- Tatanka vs. Pat Tanaka
- Highlights Of Past Wrestlemanias
- I.R.S. vs. Bob Smedley (Bobby Blaze)
- WWF Event Center
- A Vignette On Papa Shango
- “El Matador” Tito Santana vs. Bob Morgan
- The Funeral Parlor: Sensational Sherri
- Legion Of Doom vs. Pete Sanchez/Jim Cooper
- The Undertaker vs. Mickey Jay
- WWF Event Center
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Twitter: www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod
2 hr 24 min
January 29, 2022 GFA Live #85: WWF Wrestling Challenge 01-26-1992
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Wrestling Challenge from January 26, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* Thoughts on the Prime Time Wrestling "roundtable" format
* WWF's use of the term "undisputed"
* In what year was Elizabeth the hottest?
* Original commercials including one for M&Ms
* Not feeling the Tatanka push
* A wacky sitcom pitched for the Warlord and the Barbarian
* Trying to count the number of times Hulk Hogan says "brother" at 2X speed
* Led Zeppelin as a "Intro to rock" band for teenage boys
* Making sure Keithie gets to see Sid Justice vs Mountie immediately
Lineup:
• BONUS: Prime Time Wrestling opening segment 01/20/1992
• Hacksaw Jim Duggan and Sgt. Slaughter vs. Pete Sanchez and Jim Cooper
• Report: '92 Royal Rumble Results
• IRS vs. Kenny Kendall
• Tatanka Vignette
• Event Center: Promos from Jake Roberts/Randy Savage
• Sid Justice vs. Brooklyn Brawler
• The Mountie vs. Jimmy James
• Event Center: Promos from Ric Flair and Mr. Perfect/Roddy Piper
• El Matador vs. Barry Horowitz
• Top contender promos for WrestleMania VIII match against Ric Flair: Hulk Hogan/Undertaker/Roddy Piper/Randy Savage/Sid Justice
• Beverly Brothers vs. Ray Hammer and Terry Davis
• Virgil vs. Bob Smedley
• Event Center: Promos from Texas Tornado, Nasty Boys
• BONUS: Sid Justice vs. The Mountie from MSG 01-31-1992
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Twitter: www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod
2 hr 37 min
January 18, 2022 GFA Live #84: 1992 WWF Royal Rumble
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the 1992 WWF Royal Rumble! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* Enjoying the commentary
* The notion of a meal ticket and its origins
* A complete history of Ric Flair/Barbarian high fives
* Gorilla Monsoon being allowed to swear
Lineup:
- Roddy Piper vs The Mountie
- The Royal Rumble match
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Twitter: www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod
1 hr 56 min
January 09, 2022 GFA Live #83: WWF Superstars 01-18-1992
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from January 18, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* Repetition of intros
* The Mountie kicks off his glorious two day title reign
* Marty Jannetty's pants from the famous Barber Shop segment
* Brutus Beefcake's terribleness as a mediator
* Macho Man batting leadoff
* The incident that led to Brian Knobbs missing the Royal Rumble
* Hulk Hogan takes a trip down memory lane, and leaves out a few important moments
* Whether Alicia Silverstone would be a good fit for Keithie
* The Repo Man promo and why it was very fair
* Jake Roberts toys with some heel fans
Lineup:
- “Macho Man” Randy Savage vs. The Barbarian
- WWF Update: They Talk About The Mountie Beating Bret Hart For The Intercontinental Title
- Promo By The Mountie And Jimmy Hart Then “Rowdy” Roddy Piper
- Virgil vs. B.A. Dalton
- WWF Event Center With Promos By: Ric Flair/Hulk Hogan
- Nasty Boys vs. Dale Wolfe/Robert Taylor
- Platform Interview w/ Hulk Hogan
- The Berzerker vs. Scott Baizo
- WWF Event Center With Promos By: Virgil/Repo Man/The New Foundation
- Highlights Of The Rockers On The Barber Shop (From Wrestling Challenge)
- Royal Rumble Report With Promos By: Shawn Michaels, Ric Flair/Mr. Perfect, Jake Roberts, Randy Savage, Undertaker/Paul Bearer, Natural Disasters/Jimmy Hart, Then Legion Of Doom
- Jake “The Snake” Roberts vs. Sean Spencer
- WWF Event Center With Promos By: El Matador/Ted DiBiase
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod
1 hr 30 min
January 01, 2022 GFA Live #82: WWF Superstars 01-11-1992
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from January 11, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* The passing of Betty White
* Ric Flair's various alternate "real world title" belts
* Back to the Future and spoiling old shows
* The Tuesday in Texas post match between Macho Man and Jake Roberts....and the awkward transition on this show
* Micromachines man Hulk Hogan
* An anti-drug message from an unlikely source
* Getting to the Virgil "White Whale" promo
* A Roddy Piper cocaine promo rating system
* More fun with Ted DiBiase photos
* Shoving Sgt. Slaughter merchandise down our throats
Lineup:
- “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan/Sgt. Slaughter vs. Barry Horowitz/Jesse Hernandez
- WWF Update: Highlights Of Sid Justice On Wrestling Challenge. Promos By Warlord And Harvey Whippleman, The Big Boss Man, Then Rick Martel
- I.R.S. vs. Robert Taylor
- WWF Event Center With Promos By: Ric Flair And Mr. Perfect Then Hulk Hogan
- Highlights Of Randy Savage vs. Jake Roberts From Tuesday In Texas
WWF Event Center With Promos By: Bret Hart/Legion Of Doom Then The Mountie/Natural Disasters/Jimmy Hart
- “El Matador” Tito Santana vs. Brian Donahue
- The Funeral Parlor: Ric Flair And Mr. Perfect Are His Guests
- Royal Rumble Report With Promos By: British Bulldog, Repo Man, Roddy Piper, Jake Roberts, Then Hulk Hogan
- A Vignette On Tatanka
- Natural Disasters vs. Bobby Jones/Ken Johnson
- WWF Event Center With Promos By: Virgil Then Ted DiBiase And Sensational Sherri
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod
1 hr 56 min
December 18, 2021 GFA Live #81: World Championship Wrestling 07-20-1991
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about World Championship Wrestling from July 20, 1991! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* Debating the biggest BS guy in wrestling history
* Yet another WCW blunder on the Great American Bash '91
* More ranting about David Koechner relating to "Happy" Corbin
* Michael Hayes's career ending at a relatively young age
* Rebooking the Lex Luger 1991 heel turn and title reign
* Time travelling and spoiling events for people
* The Johnny B. Badd gimmick and a bizarre interaction with Lady Blossom
* Wrestlers on the cover of TV Guide
* A bonus watch of a funny scene from The Sopranos
Lineup:
- Tom Zenk & Robert Gibson vs. Freebirds
- Clip: Luger/Windham Bash 91
- Ron Simmons vs. Greg Avery
- The Enforcers vs. Johnny Rich & Scott Allen
- Promo: Barry Windham
- Barry Windham vs. Black Bart
- One Man Gang vs. Joey Maggs
- Promo: One Man Gang/Kevin Sullivan
- WCW Control Center: Rick Steiner/El Gigante/One Man Gang
- Johnny B. Badd vs. Larry Santo
- Promo: Sting
- Nikita Koloff vs. Tim Hughes & Mike Maverick
- "Stunning" Steve Austin vs. Jim Manning
- Promo: Johnny B. Badd/Teddy Long
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Twitter: www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod
2 hr 6 min
December 06, 2021 GFA Live #80: Casino (1995)
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the 1995 film Casino! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* The many conversations taking place in cars
* Thoughts on spiral staircases
* Analyzing various moves made by characters
* Frankie Marino's (Frank Vincent) baseball swings
* Issues with casino table games, mainly blackjack
* The source of 3 GFA Live drops
* The guy who played Sam Rothstein's mob lawyer
* The difference between Lester Diamond and James Woods creepiness
* Another Seinfeld character makes an appearance
* Oscar snubs for this movie
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod
3 hr 39 min
November 28, 2021 GFA Live #79: My Cousin Vinny (1992)
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the 1992 film My Cousin Vinny! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* Breaking down courtroom manner and grounds for appeal if Billy and Stan were found guilty
* Marisa Tomei's floral backless dress
* Pointing out Joe Pesci's "sideburns clip"
* Playing the BS Game, where Vincent LaGuardia Gambini is a master
* Ralph Macchio's relative Italian-ness
* Hating on Stan and his flip-flopping ways
* The connection between the movie and the Seinfeld finale
* Bonus: A brief discussion of a legendary late 1970s Mark Hamill movie (NOT STAR WARS)
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Twitter: www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod
2 hr 44 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!