Titans of Wrestling

Titans of Wrestling

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Titans of Wrestling episodes

  • Titans of Wrestling #72: The Stampede Territory Part 6 (6/22 & 7/27 1979 TV)

    Originally released November 7, 2016

    Kelly and Travis bid a bittersweet farewell to the 1970s as they examine the final two episodes pulled from the WWE Network.

    Highlights include:

    -The wonderful mess that is Duke Savage

    -Stu Hart lacing up the boots to kick some ass one more time
    -Yet more awesomeness from Big Daddy Ritter, Dynamite Kid and John Foley
    -Awkward head shavings, a ladder match, more thoughts on Ed Whalen, and much, much more!

    Once again here is the link to the Stampede footage. Would love to hear peoples thoughts about it: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV…u6tpAj-ypzT3GFUj3

    1 hr 30 min
  • Titans of Wrestling #71: WWF December 1982

    Originally released November 5, 2016

    The Titans are back and plumb to the very depths of  wrestling despair as they journey boldly into one of the WWF's very  lowest periods. You don't know man, you weren't there.

    On the docket:

    11-27 ROGERS CORNER: JIMMY SNUKA WWF TV

    12-04 ROGERS CORNER: DON MURACO WWF TV
    12-11 ROGERS CORNER: BACKLUND/GILBERT/SKAALAND WWF TV
    12-18 BACKLUND/GILBERT vs SENZA/MARTIN WWF TV
    12-18 ROGERS CORNER: JOHN STUDD/FRED BLASSIE WWF TV
    12-25 JOHN STUDD vs EDDIE GILBERT WWF TV
    12-28 PEDRO MORALES vs DON MURACO IC TITLE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
    12-28 BOB BACKLUND vs SUPERSTAR GRAHAM WWF TITLE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
    12-28 JIMMY SNUKA vs RAY STEVENS MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

    Highlights include:

    - With Titans morale at an all-time low dredging through the quagmire, will all four members make it to the bitter end?

    - To what extent had Vince Sr tapped out completely by December 1982?
    - In-depth analysis of ... the mechanics of the Big John Studd bodyslam challenge.
    - Gorilla Monsoon continues to be a dick to Vinnie Jr on commentary.
    - They are lumberjacks, and they're okay.

    1 hr 37 min
  • Titans of Wrestling #70: WWF at MSG 11/22/82 and Philadelphia Spectrum 11/25/82

    Originally released October 16, 2016

    Parv, Pete, Johnny, and Kelly are back together to  discuss two WWF cards from November of 1982. The DUD ratings fall like  hail as the boys watch some of the worst wrestling ever committed to  tape.

    On the docket:

    11-82 BOB BACKLUND, SUPERSTAR GRAHAM PROMOS WWF TV

    11-22 BOB BACKLUND vs SUPERSTAR GRAHAM WWF TITLE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
    11-22 PEDRO MORALES vs BUDDY ROSE IC TITLE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
    11-22 JIMMY SNUKA vs LOU ALBANO MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
    11-22 RAY STEVENS vs JAY STRONGBOW MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
    11-22 ROCKY/GAREA vs CHOSHU/SAITO MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
    11-25 TIGER MASK vs EDDIE GILBERT PHILADELPHIA SPECTRUM
    11-25 SUPERSTAR GRAHAM vs JAY STRONGBOW PHILADELPHIA SPECTRUM
    11-25 BOB BACKLUND vs BUDDY ROSE WWF TITLE PHILADELPHIA SPECTRUM

    This show includes:

    - Consideration of why The Grand Wizard is not in the Observer Hall of Fame

    - The absolute travesty that was Superstar Billy Graham and his general face and state of mind in November 1982
    - A modern day tragedy: Jimmy Snuka vs. Lou Albano
    - "Cho Chu": Rikki Choshu as a generic Japanese villain at MSG
    - A consideration of Gorilla Monsoon on commentary
    - Collective marking out at Buddy Rogers's ability in the ring and capacity to "still go" at the age of 61

    BONUS content:

    Baron Scicluna titantron: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiRX5stm1Ho

    Footage of SD Jones cutting a promo: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tUzB7Wn5t0

    2 hr 34 min
  • Titans of Wrestling #69: The Stampede Territory Part 5 (1/19 & 6/15 1979 TV)

    Originally released October 11, 2016

    Kelly and Travis continue their review of the removed  WWE Network footage from the 70s, this time looking at the 1/19 &  6/15 1979 episodes.

    Discussion includes:

    -A heavy dose of Calgary sports-team nostalgia up front

    -The awesomeness of Big Daddy Ritter and (yet again) John Foley
    -Dynamite Kid vs Mr. Wrestling in a great, and rare for TV, full-length match
    -Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart share a ring for the first time
    -A young babyface Jake Roberts, two Puerto Rican legends, shorter than normal sized wrestlers, and much, much more!

    Be sure to check out the Stampede footage, in particular the Dynamite Kid vs Mr. Wrestling match from the 1/19/79 episode www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV…u6tpAj-ypzT3GFUj3

    1 hr 24 min
  • Titans of Wrestling #68: The Stampede Territory Part 4 (11/12 & 12/15 1978 TV)

    Originally released September 15, 2016 

    Kelly and Travis are back, and this time they begin a  look at the Stampede footage that was briefly available on the WWE  Network late last year. The first 2 episodes are examined, from 11/12  & 12/15 1978.

    Highlights include:

    -The greatness of John Foley

    -Bloody warfare between Big Daddy Ritter (aka Junkyard Dog)and "Irish" Paddy Ryan
    -Cuban heels aplenty
    -Keith and Wayne: The awkward Harts
    -And much, much more!

    And for everyone to enjoy, here are all 6 episodes of 70s Stampede that were removed from the Network!

    www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV…u6tpAj-ypzT3GFUj3

    1 hr 18 min
  • Titans of Wrestling #67: The Last Battle of Atlanta

    Originally released September 7, 2016

    The gang is all here for a special review of a legendary  match that was until a few days ago thought lost, The Holy  Grail---Tommy Rich vs Buzz Sawyer, October 23, 1983, the Omni: The Last  Battle of Atlanta!!!

    On the show tonight:

    -Thoughts on the match finally surfacing

    -A look at the Tommy Rich vs Buzz Sawyer feud that led to the match
    -A review of the match itself
    -Bonus match: Ole Anderson vs Paul Ellering
    -The boys debate how the match stacks up to other classics from the time

    1 hr 36 min
  • Titans of Wrestling #66: The Stampede Territory Part 3

    Originally released August 23, 2016

    Kelly and Travis continue their tribute to Stampede  Wrestling, this time looking at various different names integral to the  promotion's success from the 50s through the 80s. Ski Hi Lee, Dave Ruhl,  Sweet Daddy Siki, and Dan Kroffat are all given thorough examination.  The focus for the last 1/4 of the show turns to the Dynamite Kid and his  legacy in Calgary and elsewhere, including reviews of some of his  choice Stampede action. This is your one stop location for all things  Stampede Wrestling folks!

    *Apologies for Kelly's audio quality

    1 hr 35 min
  • Titans of Wrestling #65: WWF at Philadelphia Spectrum, October 16, 1982

    Originally released August 13, 2016

    They may not be as youthful and prolific as they were  back in 2014, but the Titans have returned once again, this time to say  farewell to the marvelous commentary of that great individual, Kal  Rudman!

    On the docket:

    Pedro Morales vs Superstar Graham

    Bob Backlund vs Buddy Rose
    Chief Jay Strongbow vs Mr. Saito
    Pat Patterson vs Mr. Fuji

    Also on the show:

    -Parv hasn't regained his wrestling smile, but he loves him some Pat Patterson vs Mr. Fuji, much to the disdain of Pete

    -Conspiracy theories on why Kal Rudman was replaced as a commentator
    -Repo Man: Greatest Gimmick Ever???
    -Plus Titans of Wrestling turns 3 years old! (about 87 in human years)

    1 hr 27 min
  • Titans of Wrestling #64: The Stampede Territory Part 2 (Stomper Tribute)

    Originally released July 25, 2016

    Part 2 of of the Stampede Territory mini series sees  Kelly and Travis look at the career of Archie "the Stomper" Gouldie,  perhaps the area's most legendary heel. They dig up footage from his  time in Stampede, and also from his run as the Mongolian Stomper in the  USA. Special focus is given to the legendary angle from December 1983 in  Stampede involving the Stomper, his "son", and Bad News Allen,  including all the crazy fallout.

    Sit back and enjoy another ring-a-ding-dong-dandy, fans!

    1 hr 13 min
  • Titans of Wrestling #63: The Stampede Territory Part 1

    Originally released July 12, 2016

    Just in time for Stampede season, Kelly teams up with  his longtime friend Travis for the first part of an ongoing mini-series  devoted to an exploration of the famous Hart family territory based out  of Calgary! Centered around a discussion of the promotion's oldest known  footage (from April 1961) and the legendary main event of the WWF's  1997 Canadian Stampede PPV (the symbolic end of the territory), Kelly  and Travis touch on...

    -Their personal experiences with the territory as kids in the late-80s

    -Ed Whalen's place as an announcer and Calgary icon
    -How Stampede compared to other areas
    -Stu Hart in 1961: Look out Don Draper!

    So sit back and enjoy a nostalgia-soaked ride through Western Canadian wrestling history!

    Travis and his pal Max have a great show reviewing Lucha Underground, appropriately called Lucha Afterground @lucha-afterground

    Also, watch the 1961 ep, it's freakin great

    www.youtube.com/watch?v=EW5ExHMkK…I85qV9_Cy&index=8

    1 hr 17 min

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Podcast originally ran from August 2013 to February 2017