Retro Wrestling Reviews

Join Gus on this special show when he makes an announcement about the future of the podcast

On this week's episode join Gus as he reviews a listener's requested show - WWF Superstars 1992. In action we see Ric Flair, the British Bulldog, Sgt Slaughter and Shawn Michaels, along with a main event between the Undertaker and the Berzerker which almost ends in murder on national television! Also we have Vince McMahon randomly making constipation puns and Sid Justice talks about his short lived feud with the Ultimate Warrior. You can watch along with the shows on the WWE Network and Peacock. To contact Gus: Email: retroreviews@hotmail.co.uk Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/retrowrestling4

On this episode join Gus as he welcomes WCCW to the rotation of shows. This week on Mid Atlantic Wrestling we see Jay Youngblood, Jake Roberts, Ivan Koloff, Blackjack Mulligan Jr, Terry Taylor, Pvt Jim Nelson & Sgt Slaughter in action, while we hear from Roddy Piper, Alfred Hayes, Ray Stevens and Ole Anderson. On Mid South Wrestling, Bill Watts takes us through a review of 1981, including the Junkyard Dog, Ted DiBiase, Paul Orndorff, Bob Roop and much more. On the first WCCW review we see possibly the worst wrestler in the world, the Great Kabuki is in action and he is carried to one of his better matches. Also in action is Big Daddy Bundy and the Von Erich Brothers - Kerry & Kevin. Remember you can watch along with these shows on the WWE Network and Peacock. To get in touch with Gus: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/retrowrestling4 Email: retroreviews@hotmail.com

On this week's episode, join Gus as he reviews a listener's requested show - WWF Wrestling Challenge from 6 December 1986. On this show we see a young 146lbs Mick Foley, or is it Kurt Hoffman? In action are the Hart Foundation, Koko B Ware and a main event of the British Bulldogs & Billy Jack Haynes against the Iron Sheik, Nicolai Volkoff & Butch Reed. We also hear from Andre the Giant, The Honky Tonk Man and Harley Race is very angry about a trivial reason. All this and much more. To follow along: WWE Network: https://watch.wwe.com/episode/Wrestling-Challenge-164035 Peacock: https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000390766_01/9bee4c95-7bc4-316d-8621-5585fbf5f1d5 To contact Gus: Email: retroreviews@hotmail.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/retrowrestling4

On this episode join Gus as he reviews Mid Atlantic Wrestling & Mid South Wrestling from 26 December 1981. Plus we have big new on WCCW! On Mid Atlantic in action are Jake Roberts, Blackjack Mulligan Jr, Ivan Koloff, Ox Baker & Carl Fergie and Sgt Slaughter puts up $1,000 in a Cobra Clutch Challenge against a randomly selected opponent. On Mid South Wrestling the Persian Club challenge between Paul Ellering and the Iron Sheik continues, in action we have a great match between Paul Orndorff and Brian Blair plus much more. To watch along Mid Atlantic: WWE Network: https://watch.wwe.com/episode/Mid-Atlantic-Championship-Wrestling-3306 Peacock: https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000387218_01/1e549feb-7f05-32b2-9a1d-4d1bd34a7a49 Mid South: WWE Network: https://watch.wwe.com/episode/Mid-South-Wrestling-6449 Peacock: https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000386048_01/84a1b6ec-afb3-36f9-89ba-ae67240ff986 To get in touch with Gus: Email: retroreviews@hotmail.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/retrowrestling4

On this week's bonus episode join Gus as he reviews a listener's requested show - AWA Championship Wrestling from 5 March 1988, featuring a main event of the Midnight Rockers defending their tag team titles against the Nasty Boys, plus Jerry the King Lawler is in action along with the true star of Beyond the Mat Dennis Stamp. We also talk about a horrible match between Baron Von Raschke & Sheik Adnan El Kaissie, Nailz as a pretty boy, the worst jobber of all time and much more. To follow along: WWE Network: https://watch.wwe.com/episode/AWA-Championship-Wrestling-167400 Peacock: https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000381646_01/b1a65f25-92b6-37ea-a9fe-2994e129f9f1 To contact Gus: Email: retroreviews@hotmail.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/retrowrestling4

On this week's episode Gus reviews both Mid Atlantic Wrestling and Mid South Wrestling from 19 December 1981. On Mid Atlantic Wrestling we see in action Jake Roberts & Blackjack Mulligan Jr in tag team action, Ninja returns with his new manager, a debuting and very young Terry Taylor along with the new Mid Atlantic Tag Team Champions Carl Fergie & Ox Baker. Also Sgt Slaughter exhibits his Cobra Clutch against Tony Anthony and we hear from Ricky Steamboat, Roddy Piper. The show also includes are great match between Billy Robinson and Don Kernodle. On Mid South Wrestling we have an incredible promo from Paul Ellering who is copying Superstar Billy Graham, in action we have Brian Blair, the tag team of Paul Orndorff & Bob Orton Jr, Bob Roop and the Junkyard Dog. Also we see Mid South copying an angle from Mid Atlantic from just one week before. To watch along you can do here: Mid Atlantic WWE Network: https://watch.wwe.com/episode/Mid-Atlantic-Championship-Wrestling-3293 Peacock: https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000385745_01/46b04948-f7fa-398f-a70c-9639c0538883 Mid South WWE Network: https://watch.wwe.com/episode/Mid-South-Wrestling-5630 Peacock: https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000386046_01/e739efc4-1ab4-38ed-b44a-7de4c237b60a To contact Gus Email: retroreviews@hotmail.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/retrowrestling4

On this week's bonus episode join Gus as he reviews Saturday Night's Main Event from May 1989 featuring a cage match for the WWF title between Hulk Hogan and the Big Boss Man, Ravishing Rick Rude defends his Intercontinental Title against Hacksaw Jim Duggan, along with Demolition, The Brain Busters, Macho Man Randy Savage and much more. To watch along you can here: WWE Network: https://watch.wwe.com/episode/Saturday-Nights-Main-Event-4959 Peacock: https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000384870_01/58095e42-5815-3030-b874-8663babb2288 To get in touch with Gus: Email: retroreviews@hotmail.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/retrowrestling4

On today's show we not only have our usual review of Mid Atlantic Wrestling but we also have our first review of Mid South Wrestling, both shows from 12 December 1981. On Mid Atlantic Wrestling we find out who has won the $17k Cadillac, plus in action is Ricky Steamboat, Sgt Slaughter & Pvt Jim Nelson, Jimmy Valiant and Ivan Koloff. We also hear from Roddy Piper, Ray Stevens and Jay Youngblood who wants to take on Sgt Slaughter's $1,000 Cobra Clutch Challenge. On Mid South Wrestling we see in action the Junkyard Dog, the Iron Sheik and a main event of Ted DiBiase and Paul Orndorff. We also look at Boyd Pierce's suit and Gus talks about how Ernie Ladd can get his character over in 5 seconds without even saying a word. To follow along with Mid Atlantic: WWE Network: https://watch.wwe.com/episode/Mid-Atlantic-Championship-Wrestling-3583 Peacock: https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000387216_01/d41c2958-881f-3406-9a24-c4c8623c9bc4 To follow along with Mid South: WWE Network: https://watch.wwe.com/episode/Mid-South-Wrestling-5729 Peacock: https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000386046_01/e739efc4-1ab4-38ed-b44a-7de4c237b60a To contact Gus: Email: retroreviews@hotmail.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/retrowrestling4

Join Gus on this bonus episode where he reviews Summerslam 1994 from the United Centre in Chicago (don't think any major has happened at that arena recently!). On this show we talk about a cage match for the WWF Title between Bret Hart and Owen Hart, Gus also discusses what types of cage matches he enjoys. We also review Undertaker v Undertaker, Razor Ramon v Diesel for the Intercontinental Title and Mabel v Jeff Jarrett, yes that match actually took place on a PPV! And much much more. If you want to watch along you can do so here WWE Network: https://watch.wwe.com/episode/SummerSlam-1994-11835 Peacock: https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000374904_01/104321f0-d29f-3d89-9ea0-714fc3a9b36f To contact Gus: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/retrowrestling4 Email: retroreviews@hotmail.com

On the latest episode, join Gus as he reviews Mid Atlantic Wrestling from 5 December 1981. On this show we hear about a new tag team championship partner for Ole Anderson, the final build for the tournament to give away a $17k Cadillac, as well as in action Jake Roberts, Blackjack Mulligan Jr, Big John Studd and Jay Youngblood. We also hear from Roddy Piper, Ricky Steamboat and Sgt Slaughter. We then end the show with a big announcement regarding next week's episode. To watch along you can here: WWE Network: https://watch.wwe.com/episode/Mid-Atlantic-Championship-Wrestling-3278 Peacock: https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000387214_01/9a6df740-6d56-31bc-9e67-02613d191d24 To get in touch with Gus: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/retrowrestling4 Email: retroreviews@hotmail.com

On this week's bonus episode, join Gus as he reviews Wrestle War 1989 featuring Ricky Steamboat defending the NWA World Title against Ric Flair in a classic, followed by one of the most famous angles of the late 80s. Also on the show is Lex Luger defending his US Title against Michael PS Hayes and Sting defends the TV Title against the Iron Sheik. Also, find out what participant on this show ended up arrested for a string of armed robberies and became known as the 'Motorcycle Bandit' To watch along: WWE Network https://watch.wwe.com/episode/WCW-WrestleWar-1989-10143 Peacock https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000378698_01/887fe9eb-6b5d-3586-a0e8-c236ec3e67d2 To get in touch with Gus: Twitter http://www.twitter.com/retrowrestling4 Email retroreviews@hotmail.com

On this week's show, join Gus as the journey through Mid Atlantic Wrestling continues with the 28 November 1981 show. This week we see Blackjack Mulligan & Ricky Steamboat together as a tag team, Sgt Slaughter's marine Jim Nelson is in action as is Ninja. The main event is Old Anderson & Roddy Piper teaming together against Don Kernodle and a pre TL Hopper Tony Anthony. If you want to watch along you can do so here: WWE Network https://watch.wwe.com/episode/Mid-Atlantic-Championship-Wrestling-3546 Peacock https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000387213_01/b8bce38b-ddb6-31c1-a505-691e11c40f1f Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/retrowrestling4 Email: retroviews@hotmail.com

On this bonus episode Gus reviews WCW Beach Blast 1992, featuring a classic falls count anywhere match between Sting and Cactus Jack, one of the most underrated matches of all time between Ricky Steamboat and Rick Rude, Flyin Brian Pillman defending his Light Heavyweight title against a pre Raven Scotty Flamingo, before the show finishes off with the Dangerous Alliance of Bobby Eaton, Steve Austin & Arn Anderson against Dustin Rhodes, Barry Windham & Nikita Koloff and then the Steiner Brothers defending their tag team titles against Dr Death Steve Williams and Terry Bam Bam Gordy. If you want to watch along you can do so here WWE Network https://watch.wwe.com/episode/WCW-Beach-Blast-1992-10758 Peacock https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000378705_01/3fa250b6-c258-38bd-b743-396d248f6ecc If you want to get in touch with Gus you can here Email: retroreviews@hotmail.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/retrowrestling4

On this episode Gus reviews Mid Atlantic Wrestling from 21 November 1981. We see Ricky Steamboat and Jake Roberts in tag team action, along with Jay Youngblood, Jimmy Valiant and Sgt Slaughter. Also we hear from Sandy Scott who announces his special prize to lure more wrestlers to the territory. If you want to follow along on the WWE Network you can do so here https://watch.wwe.com/episode/Mid-Atlantic-Championship-Wrestling-3570 Or on Peacock here https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000387212_01/3dfb3499-534f-39fe-a693-6d5c5858bb8c You can contact Gus at retroreviews@hotmail.com Twitter http://www.twitter.com/retrowrestling4

On this week's bonus episode join Gus as he heads back to 1990 for the Great American Bash. Ric Flair defends his World Title against the man called Sting, Doom defend their tag team titles against the Rock n Roll Express and The Undertaker(?) challenges Lex Luger for the US Championship. Also in action is the debut of Big Van Vader, The Steiners, The Midnight Express, The Horsemen and much much more. Watch along on the WWE Network https://watch.wwe.com/episode/WCW-The-Great-American-Bash-1990-11820 Watch along on Peacock https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000166684_02/2c6dab53-db64-3861-94f7-4257ef6e4c5a To get in touch email Gus retroreviews@hotmail.com Twitter http://www.twitter.com/retrowrestling4

On this week's episode the World Tag Team Champions the Andersons are back and find out why Jake Roberts is unhappy about that. Also on the show we see a very young Buddy Landell and Sgt Slaughter introduces his newest marine. If you want to follow along you can watch on the WWE Network https://watch.wwe.com/episode/Mid-Atlantic-Championship-Wrestling-3263 Or on Peacock https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000387211_01/2640e4b4-bcc4-3008-bb1a-4b23a5f81204 You can contact Gus at retroreviews@hotmail.com Twitter http://www.twitter.com/retrowrestling4

On this week's bonus episode join Gus as he reviews Battle Royal at the Royal Albert Hall from 1991. On this episode is the UK homecoming of the British Bulldog, a tremendous Roddy Piper promo, an excellent match between the Rockers and the Nasty Boys and find out what was the highlight of a match between the Mountie and the Texas Tornado Watch along on the WWE Network https://watch.wwe.com/program/Battle-Royal-at-The-Royal-Albert-Hall-95174 To get in touch with Gus email him at retroreviews@hotmail.com Twitter http://www.twitter.com/retrowrestling4

On this week's episode there are two new champions, Gus talks about who they are, including details on the tournament to crown the new US Champion. In action are debuts for Handsome Jimmy Valiant and Kabuki, along with a really good Jay Youngblood v Roddy Piper match. We also see Jake Roberts, Leroy Brown and Sgt Slaughter. If you want to follow along, this episode is available on the WWE Network https://watch.wwe.com/episode/Mid-Atlantic-Championship-Wrestling-3564 You can contact me via email retroreviews@hotmail.com Twitter http://www.twitter.com/retrowrestling4

On this week's bonus Episode, Gus reviews the first ever WWF PPV he ever watched - Summerslam 1991. Hear Gus talk about the match that made him a fan for life, who are his favourite tag teams of all time and much, much more. Hulk Hogan, Ultimate Warrior v Sgt Slaughter, Col Mustafa, Gen Adnan (Sid Justice the special referee) IRS v Greg Valentine Legion of Doom v Nasty Boys (WWF Tag Team Titles) Big Bossman v The Mountie (Jailhouse Match) Ted DiBiase v Virgil (Million Dollar Title) Natural Disasters v The Bushwhackers Bret Hart v Mr Perfect (Intercontinental Title) Ricky Steamboat, Kerry Von Erich & British Bulldog v Power and Glory & Warlord Watch along on the WWE Network https://watch.wwe.com/episode/SummerSlam-1991-11807 Twitter http://www.twitter.com/retrowrestling4 Email - retroreviews@hotmail.com