Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam

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January 18, 2025 Episode 343: Isn’t That Duggan’s Car?
This week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by Jeff Lyons, and we discuss a virtual cornucopia of pro wrestling topics including:
–What a Vince McMahon vs Bill Watts wrestling war might have looked like. A war between these two would have been fascinating, as McMahon’s flashy, spectacle-driven product would clash with Watts’ more grounded and hard-hitting style. Watts would have likely fought to maintain regional control over the Southern territories, while McMahon’s ambition to go national would have presented a direct challenge to the old territorial system.
–The earliest NWA shows in the Baltimore / DC metroplex. Baltimore and DC were key cities that bridged the gap between the southern and northeastern parts of the country and their significance in the NWA’s growth cannot be understated.
–The sheer joy of Mid-South Wrestling debuting on WTBS. This was a major (albeit temporary) milestone for the company, as WTBS was one of the biggest cable networks in the country. The regional promotion and its inclusion on WTBS exposed it to a much wider audience.
–The movie “The Iron Claw”. Our podcast’s host has finally seen it.
–A point-by-point analysis of one of the all-time great and logical angles.
–The games Vince McMahon played to keep other promotions out of traditional WWF arenas, and a promoter who would have played hardball against the WWF having his group locked out.
Plus Johnny Mac does his impression of The Human Beat Box of the 80’s Fat Boys rap group, so what are you waiting for? Hit play and dive into this wicked good episode now!
STICK TO WRESTLING: Give us sixty minutes, and perhaps indeed, we’ll give you a rawboned weekly classic wrestling podcast.
Produced by Lou Kipilman
Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network
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1h 8min
January 11, 2025 Episode 342: Our Favorite Songs
This week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by popular returning guest Steve Crawford, and we take questions from the Stick To Wrestling Universe about all things Pro Wrestling from the year 1985! We discuss:
–A question of paramount importance: What were our favorite songs on The Wrestling Album?
–What would have happened had Jim Crockett Promotions aired a special on TBS the same day as WrestleMania I?
–Would a Freebirds vs Gino Hernandez and Chris Adams feud have been big business in World Class? After all, the promotion always did well with factions battling one another.
–Should Paul Orndorff been given a shot at a IC title run as a face?
–Alternative celebrity pairing: who could have teamed with Hulk Hogan at the first Wrestlemania that could have been an even bigger deal than Mr. T?
–Would there have been major interest in a Ric Flair vs Rick Martel showdown to unify the NWA and AWA titles?
It’s a lively discussion about wrestling history and “what-ifs” from the mid-80’s, so what are you waiting for? Hit play and dive into this wicked good episode now!
STICK TO WRESTLING: Give us sixty minutes, and perhaps indeed, we’ll give you a rawboned weekly classic wrestling podcast.
Produced by Lou Kipilman
Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network
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1h 12min
January 03, 2025 Episode 341: Bring Your Dignity Whistle
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we continue out review of the WWF during the month of December 1984, and we focus on the infamous angles where Bobby Heenan, Big John Studd, and Ken Patera cut the hair of Andre The Giant, and the shocking babyface turn of Captain Lou Albano!
We also talk Jimmy Snuka, Bob Orton Jr, Hulk Hogan, David Schultz, Tony Atlas, Tonga Kid, Cyndi Lauper, Jack & Jerry Brisco, Nikolai Volkoff, Bret Hart, Roddy Piper, Paul Orndorff, Brutus Beefcake, Gene Okerlund, David Sammartino, Mr. Wrestling 2, Vince McMahon, S.D. Jones, Barry Windham, Fred Blassie, Wendi Richter, Blackjack Mulligan, Greg Valentine, Iron Sheik, Tito Santana, Adrian Adonis, Junkyard Dog, and more!
Plus there’s lots of rare and classic audio from this era, what are you waiting for? Hit play and dive into this wicked good episode now!
STICK TO WRESTLING: Give us sixty minutes, and perhaps indeed, we’ll give you a rawboned weekly classic wrestling podcast.
Produced by Lou Kipilman
Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network
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1h 19min
December 27, 2024 Episode 340: Xacto Mundo!
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review the WWF during the month of December 1984! We talk Hulk Hogan, Bobby Heenan, Roddy Piper, Andre The Giant, Cyndi Lauper, Sgt. Slaughter, Captain Lou Albano, Iron Sheik, Jimmy Snuka, Adrian Adonis, David Schultz, Wendi Richter, Tito Santana, Paul Orndorff, Tony Atlas, Greg Valentine, Big John Studd, Tonga Kid, S.D. Jones, Antonio Inoki, Jack & Jerry Brisco, Bob Orton Jr, Barry Windham, and more!
Plus, we have an eyewitness account of the infamous moment when Lou Albano allegedly ‘lost it’ at the Boston Garden, wielding an Xacto knife in an incident that left David Sammartino needing forty-five stitches. So, what are you waiting for? Hit play and dive into this wicked good episode now!
STICK TO WRESTLING: Give us sixty minutes, and perhaps indeed, we’ll give you a rawboned weekly classic wrestling podcast!
Produced by Lou Kipilman
Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network
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1h 31min
December 20, 2024 Episode 339: Gravity and Shoes
This week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by Nick Coliadis, and we discuss the World Class Championship Wrestling show that took place on December 25, 1984. It’s viewable for you on Peacock! We talk about:
— The world’s two most powerful forces are gravity, and a pro wrestling manager’s shoe. This comes up when we discuss Kevin Von Erich vs Chris Adams.
— Mike Von Erich is now getting the rocket push and we think it’s a bad idea.
— Kerry Von Erich wrestles Ric Flair again. Has the promotion booked itself into a corner with this feud?
— We understand why they did the split. We also know that Gino Hernandez and Chris Adams maintaining a strong alliance with Gary Hary would have made for great television.
— No offense to Rip Oliver, but he’s not a pushable enough star for WCCW to feature.
— World Class was well known for putting unknown wrestlers into high stakes matches. They did it again on this night.
Plus the age old debate of “Who was better, Bobby and Dennis or Bobby and Stan?” comes up, so what are you waiting for? Hit play and dive into this wicked good episode now!
STICK TO WRESTLING: Give us sixty minutes, and perhaps indeed, we’ll give you a rawboned weekly classic wrestling podcast!
Produced by Lou Kipilman
Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network
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1h 12min
December 13, 2024 Episode 338: Turning Back The Clock To 1994
This week the STICK TO WRESTLING podcast is turning back the clock to 1994, one of the most exciting years in professional wrestling, for this week’s episode! We’re diving deep into the 1994 Year End Awards, discussing the top talent, unforgettable matches, and more. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the golden era or just love the nostalgia of classic wrestling, this episode is a must-listen!
We break down some of the biggest categories, including:
–Wrestler of the Year
–Tag Team of the Year
–Match of the Year
–Best on Interviews
–Best Promotion
…and more!
Join us as we reminisce about the stars of 1994, including wrestling legends like Hulk Hogan, Bret Hart, Diesel, Paul E. Dangerously, Rock & Roll Express, Sabu, Terry Funk, Owen Hart, Ric Flair, Cactus Jack, Harlem Heat, Shane Douglas, Razor Ramon, Eddy Guerrero, and many others.
So what are you waiting for? Hit play and dive into this wicked good episode now! Whether you were a fan of the Monday Night Wars or you just love classic wrestling analysis, we’ve got you covered.
STICK TO WRESTLING: Give us sixty minutes, and perhaps indeed, we’ll give you a rawboned weekly classic wrestling podcast!
Produced by Lou Kipilman
Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network
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1h 18min
December 06, 2024 Episode 337: It’s 1984 Again!
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we’re joined by Bob Smith, former writer for the Pro Wrestling Illustrated family of wrestling magazines, and we take questions from the STW Universe! Discussed on this week’s episode:
–Did Mid-South Wrestling wait too long to turn Butch Reed after Junkyard Dog left?
–Terry Gordy as NWA champion…could that have worked?
–How much would the pro wrestling landscape have changed if Hulk Hogan and the Road Warriors remained with the AWA?
–Which wrestlers were and were not good fits for the WWF?
–Is there anything World Class Championship Wrestling could have done long term to hold off the WWF?
–What would have become of The Freebirds had they remained in the WWF?
Plus we’re asked about a fun scenario where Jim Crockett Jr and Fritz Von erich actually cooperate, share talent, and draw big houses, so what are you waiting for? Download and listen to this wicked good episode right now!
STICK TO WRESTLING: Give us sixty minutes and perhaps indeed, we’ll give you a rawboned weekly classic wrestling podcast.
Produced by Lou Kipilman
Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network
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1h 3min
November 29, 2024 Episode 336: I’m Not A Loser
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we take a look at the WWF during the month of December, 1984! This episode highlights key figures from that era and offers a look at the storylines and personalities that defined the promotion at the time.
We talk Bruno Sammartino, Bobby Heenan, Junkyard Dog, Captain Lou Albano, Mil Mascaras, Jimmy Snuka, Bob Orton Jr, Jack & Jerry Brisco, Hillbilly Jim, Nikolai Volkoff, Adrian Adonis, Roddy Piper, Billy Jack Haynes, David Schultz, Andre The Giant, Iron Sheik, Mean Gene Okerlund, Tito Santana, Barry Windham, Kamala, Tonga Kid, Tony Atlas, Blackjack Mulligan, David Sammartino, Big John Studd, Greg Valentine, Ken Patera, Rocky Johnson, Fred Blassie, Angelo Mosca, Brutus Beefcake, Dick Murdoch, Paul Orndorff, Bret Hart, and more!
Plus there’s lots of great and rare audio from this era, so what are you waiting for? Download and listen to this wicked good episode right now!
STICK TO WRESTLING: Give us sixty minutes and perhaps indeed, we’ll give you a rawboned weekly classic wrestling podcast.
Produced by Lou Kipilman
Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network
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2h 11min
November 22, 2024 Episode 335: The Million Dollar…Yeah, Riiiight.
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we honor the 40th Anniversary of Starrcade ’84 with Biran Rodriguez as the guest! On this discussion table this week:
–Who could possibly think one million dollars in 1984 money was actually at stake in the main event? The supposed prize was presented in a way that made it difficult to take seriously. Fans back then were asked to suspend disbelief, but the exaggerated stakes of the match led to questions about the believability of such a high reward in a worked sport like pro wrestling.
–The Ricky Steamboat vs Tully Blanchard match was fantastic, but there was fallout. The impact of the match on both men’s careers and the company’s future is analyzed, with a look at what happened next, particularly in terms of how it fit into the larger booking picture of the time.
–Gordon Solie nicknames a tag team “The Scandinavian Connection”. Huh?
–Why slow motion replays are a terrible idea in a worked sport. It often exposes the artifice of the action and ruins the illusion of competition.
–As the head booker for much of the NWA’s programming, Dusty Rhodes’ creative decisions at Starrcade ’84 are put under the microscope. The discussion highlights both his brilliant storytelling and some of the decisions that could have been better, offering insights into how his booking shaped the show.
–Why babyface turns in wrestling are often carry a fatal flaw.
This episode honors one of the most significant events in wrestling history while dissecting the good, the bad, and the questionable decisions that came with it. It’s a celebration of Starrcade ‘84, but also a candid discussion of its legacy in the world of pro wrestling, so what are you waiting for? Download this WICKED GOOD podcast today!
STICK TO WRESTLING: Give us sixty minutes and perhaps indeed, we’ll give you a rawboned weekly classic wrestling podcast.
Produced by Lou Kipilman
Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network
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1h 29min
November 15, 2024 Episode 334: I’ll Go When Practice Is Over
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we enter into Part Two of our discussion of the 2024 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame candidates with John McAdam, Steve Generelli, and Nolen Lake!
We talk John Cena, Paul Orndorff, The Anderson Brothers, Enhancement talent, Greg Valentine, The Young Bucks, Britney Spears, Ric Flair, Roman Reigns, Lex Luger, the Heisman Trophy, Buddy Rose, Spiros Arion, Unibrows, The Steiner Brothers, Umaga, Kevin Sullivan, Bullies, Howard Finkel, Austin Idol, Underrated tag teams, C.M. Punk, and more!
Plus Nolen shares an incredible life story about surviving a heart attack that his doctors said should’ve killed him, a story that goes beyond wrestling and adds a real human touch to the show. So what are you waiting for? Download the latest episode and join us for a WICKED GOOD podcast! We’ll give you sixty minutes of pure wrestling analysis, and whatever else comes with it.
STICK TO WRESTLING: Give us sixty minutes and perhaps indeed, we’ll give you a rawboned weekly classic wrestling podcast.
Produced by Lou Kipilman
Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network
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1h 4min

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