Titans of Wrestling

Originally released July 14, 2015

Parv, Pete and Johnny welcome back NWA President Bruce Tharpe and the  Devil himself, Kevin Sullivan(!!) to talk NWA Classics. Bruce talks  about some of the techinical aspects of the footage, such as aspect  ratio and the transfer process, while Kevin tells some great stories  about various legends in the business including The Funks, Gary Hart,  Eddie Graham, and Vince McMahon Sr.

Originally released July 12, 2015

Johnny takes over hosting duties and joins Parv, Pete and Kelly as the Titans FINALLY wrap up on a very long 1981.

On the docket tonight:

10-17 GAREA/MARTEL vs FUJI/SAITO TAG TITLE WWF TV

On this show:

- Discussion of the rise and fall of the abdominal stretch

Originally released June 30, 2015

The Titans celebrate their 50th episode and there is much cause for  excitement as Pete interviews NWA President Bruce Tharpe about the  forthcoming NWA Classics streaming service that will feature hours of  never-seen-before content from old Houston cards promoted by Paul Boesch  in the 60s, 70s and 80s.

Originally released June 15, 2015

On the docket tonight:

09-21 BATTLE ROYAL MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

On this show:

- The Titans give their thoughts on Dusty Rhodes

Originally released May 10, 2015

On this episode Pete, Johnny and Kelly celebrate the  career of pro wrestling legend Verne Gagne. They look at six matches  from his career, tracing his journey from young lion to grizzled  veteran.

On the docket:

vs Hans Schmidt 10/10/52 Chicago

Also on the show:

Also,  here's a playlist of matches discussed on the show. If nothing else, I  highly recommend the Gagne vs Robinson match. It's a classic:

www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp…npYZV-M4mah0y0pAM

Originally released April 22, 2015

The Titans make an unscheduled stop off in Amarillo in  1979 to take a look at the dying days of the NWA territory that was once  run by Dory Funk Sr, after Dick Murdoch and Black Jack Mulligan had  purchased it from the Funk brothers.

On the docket tonight:

(April 1979)

Ted DiBiase & Larry Lane vs. Mr. Sato & Mr. Pogo

(November 1978)

Alex Perez vs. Merced Solis

Highlights include:

- Potted history of the territory and the reasons for its decline

Originally released April 18, 2015

Parv, Pete, Johnny and Kelly celebrate their return to  WWF in 1981 by looking at a bunch of stuff from June to September before  providing one whole HOUR of bonus content on the difficult-to-find Sgt.  Slaughter vs. Pat Patterson matches from the Philly Spectrum.

On the docket tonight:

06-20 SGT SLAUGHTER vs RICK MCGRAW WWF TV

Bonus:

04-18 SGT SLAUGHTER vs PAT PATTERSON PHILADELPHIA SPECTRUM

Highlights include:

- "... and my name is, Joooooeee McHugh!"

Originally released March 7, 2015

Parv, Pete, Johnny and Kelly return to Mid-Atlantic to look at the late 70s, which is a story of two men called Rick.

On the docket tonight:

Ric Flair vs. Steamboat (06/15/77) (TV title)

This show:

- Steamboatmania is running wild in North Carolina

Originally released February 24, 2015

Parv, Pete, Johnny and Kelly take a break from WWF for  the first episode of a three-part indepth exploration into Mid-Atlantic  aka Jim Crockett Promotions in the 1970s.

On the docket:

Johnny Valentine promo (1973)

Highlights include:

- Johnny's fanmail and Titans verbal ticks

Originally released February 13, 2015

Parv is busy juggling the birds, so join the Three Wise  Men of Wrestling Podcasting as they examine Black History Month footage  from the WWE Network. Three Hall of Fame features are examined: Bobo  Brazil, Ernie Ladd and Tony Atlas.

*Bonus BRAINBUSTER! trivia, sponsored by the man of the hour, Johnny Sorrow*

-Who had an incredibly boring match with Bruiser Brody at MSG in 1976?

-Who cuts an absolutely amazing promo on WWWF TV?

-Who wrestled in a Superman outfit at a Texas rodeo?

All will be answered on Titans of Wrestling #43!!!