What Happened When

Cumulus Podcast Network

From Starrcade '83 to March 26, 2001, Tony Schiavone was the voice of professional wrestling below the Mason-Dixon Line. Though the Monday Night Wars may be over you can still relive the memories of Jim Crockett Promotions and World Championship Wrestling. Hear for yourself why What Happened When with Tony Schiavone is a hilarious trip down professional wrestlings memory lane. Join Tony and Conrad every Wednesday morning at 6am ET exclusively on Westwood One Podcast Network.

From Starrcade '83 to March 26, 2001, Tony Schiavone was the voice of professional wrestling below the Mason-Dixon Line. Though the Monday Night Wars may be over you can still relive the memories of Jim Crockett Promotions and World Championship Wrestling. Hear for yourself why What Happened When with Tony Schiavone is a hilarious trip down professional wrestlings memory lane. Join Tony and Conrad every Wednesday morning at 6am ET exclusively on Westwood One Podcast Network.

Location:

United States

Genres:

Sports & Recreation Podcasts

Wrestling

Networks:

Cumulus Podcast Network

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Twitter:

@MLW

Language:

English

Website:

http://www.mlwradio.com/

Email:

podcast@mlw.com

Episodes

Episode 225: World Championship Wrestling 05-03-1986

5/5/2021

On this very famous episode, the James Gang rides into the studios of TBS and causes quite a stir. Namely: Jim Cornette, who goes on to hijack the show. Also, we will hear from Baby Doll for the first time since she was attacked and see not only the James Gang take on the Midnight Express, but will also see the World Champion Ric Flair in action. Also, two big announcements on this program about what is coming to JCP this summer, one made by Mr. Jim Crockett at the start of the program and...

Duration:01:59:24

Episode 224: World Championship Wrestling 04-26-1986

4/28/2021

The Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Tag Team Tournament is over, but the heat is turned up. We begin a feud between Ric Flair and Ricky Morton with a Horsemen attack in the Rock and Roll Express dressing room. Additionally, in what may be one of the most inappropriate episodes of 1986, Baby Doll is attacked by Jim Cornette and Gorgeous Jimmy Garvin and Precious make further fun of Wahoo McDaniel's heritage. The angles don't hold up well in the world we live in now, but no denying, JCP on TBS was...

Duration:01:52:56

Episode 223: World Championship Wrestling 04-19-1986

4/21/2021

NOTE: You may not be able to watch along thanks to the Peacock, but you still will have fun. It's the day of the Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Tag Team Tournament and Ric Flair and Dusty Rhodes, heading into their battle at the Superdome that night, are in rare form. "I don't do no jobs in front of 70-thousand!' So get ready! Plus, the war between Paul Jones' Army and Jimmy Valiant is heating up, the Road Warriors destroy another unfortunate duo and Arn Anderson defends the NWA TV Title against...

Duration:01:58:39

Episode 222: World Championship Wrestling 04-12-1986

4/14/2021

And then the Peacock arrived. Poof! Here is another watch-along from the great year of 1986. But can you watch-along? Probably not, since everything is on the Cock right now and the WWE Network is no more. However, Conrad and Tony are here with the great interviews you remember and the stories from the past from the April 12th edition of WCW. So, even though the WWE wants you to forget the glory days of Jim Crockett Promotions, we will do just the opposite. Get ready to hit play and watch or...

Duration:02:09:29

Episode 221: World Championship Wrestling 04-05-1986

4/7/2021

As we march through 1986, and move ahead to the Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament, Arn Anderson and Ron Garvin meet again for the World Television title, but this time, the Horsemen have a plan. Plus we will hear from Magnum TA, Jim Cornette, Dusty Rhodes and Baby Doll. Plus. how many times has Wahoo McDaniel broken his nose? And Ron Garvin is proud to me an American! North American, maybe? The WWE Network is completely gone as of this posting, hopefully, if you cannot watch...

Duration:02:00:39

Episode 220: World Championship Wrestling 03-29-1986

3/31/2021

You may have cheered for Pistol Pez Whatley, but that ends today. He turns on Jimmy Valiant and sets the stage for Shaska Whatley. Plus, Jim Cornette, Tully Blanchard and Arn Anderson, the Russians and the Road Warriors all weigh in on the upcoming Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Tag Team Tournament. Additionally, over the past weeks, Gorgeous Jimmy Garvin has been asking for Wahoo McDaniel. Well, Wahoo gives Jimmy and Precious a stern warning. Finally, Ric Flair and Dusty Rhodes and Baby Doll...

Duration:01:59:24

Episode 219: World Championship Wrestling 03-22-1986

3/24/2021

It is on this show that the entire 24 team field is announced for the Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Tag Team Tournament. But why stop there? After weeks of asking, "Where's Wahoo?" The great Chief arrives. We also will see a title change hands, Ric Flair is in all his glory and Jim Cornette gets out of line with Nighthawk. Who? NIGHTHAWK. Let's just say he's not as bad as Del Wilkes. Don't miss some great things from Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard, Dusty Rhodes, Magnum T.A. and the Rock and Roll...

Duration:02:13:13

Episode 218: World Championship Wrestling 03-15-1986

3/17/2021

It is on this episode of WCW that we find out the location and the top seeds for the upcoming Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament. Also, Baby Doll makes a stunning challenge to J.J. Dillon only to find it was a ruse to get the Horsemen in the ring. Plus, Ron Garvin beats up another one, Arn Anderson and Mike Jackson wrestle a fine match for the NWA Television Championship and the Midnight Express have fun playing around with two overmatched opponents. We will also hear from...

Duration:02:03:56

Episode 217: World Championship Wrestling 03-10-21

3/10/2021

Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a new National Heavyweight Champion: Tully Blanchard! You saw him wrestle on AEW Dynamite at age 67, now take a look back at his win over Dusty Rhodes to collect yet another championship. The show also features a tremendous Dusty Rhodes interview reacting to the dirty deed by the Four Horsemen. Plus more from Ric Flair, Jimmy Valiant, Baron Von Raschke, Jim Cornette, the Road Warriors, Ron Garvin and many others. Let's hop back into the DeLoren with Doc Brown...

Duration:01:57:53

Episode 216: World Championship Wrestling 03-01-1986

3/3/2021

This is a loaded TBS 6:05 show from March of 1986 which has Ron Garvin facing Arn Anderson for the World TV Title and Ric Flair wrestling against Brodie Chase. But the fun does not stop there: great interviews from Dusty Rhodes, Flair, Jim Cornette, Magnum T.A., Ivan and Nikita Koloff, Tully Blanchard with JJ Dillon and Jimmy Valiant. Did you love the 80's? We did too. Support us on Patreon, get this show early and ad free, plus TONS of BONUS content: patreon.com/WHWMonday Like us on...

Duration:02:04:41

Episode 215: World Championship Wrestling 02-22-1986

2/24/2021

Ladies and Gentlemen, we present to you...the BIG GOLD BELT. On this episode, World Champion Ric Flair unveils the new world title belt to the nation. Additionally, Gorgeous Jimmy Garvin and Precious make their debut, the Road Warriors obliterate their opponents in record time, Jim Cornette discusses his fear of heights, momentum builds towards the Crockett Cup, and the show ends with a wonderful pull-apart between Magnum T.A. and Nikita Koloff. Yes, 1986 was magical. To learn more about the...

Duration:01:54:55

Episode 214: World Championship Wrestling 02-15-1986

2/17/2021

As we continue 1986, in this episode: Paul Jones introduces a new man to his stable, Dusty Rhodes gives a gift to the Rock and Roll Express (enough to tick off Jim Cornette), the Russians lay down a challenge to Magnum TA and we have two pretty good matches featuring Arn Anderson against Sam Houston and the Midnight Express against Cowboy Ron Bass and Don Kernodle. Give it up again, for the great JCP era in 1986! Support us on Patreon, get this show early and ad free, plus TONS of BONUS...

Duration:01:58:26

Episode 213: World Championship Wrestling 02-08-1986

2/10/2021

This is a different show, compared to the others from TBS in 1986. No promos from Ric Flair, or Dusty Rhodes and no David Crockett. But still plenty of great stuff from Jimmy Valiant, Tully Blanchard, Arn Anderson, Cowboy Ron Bass, Jim Cornette, the Rock and Roll Express and many others. Plus a look at a pretty good angle involving Magnum TA, the Russians, Dusty and Baby Doll. Back we go, again, to the great year of 1986! Make sure your sweetheart knows she’s your star! NOW picture a...

Duration:02:15:44

Episode 212: Superstars on the Superstation 02-07-1986

2/3/2021

Our look back at JCP on TBS in 1986 takes you to the night of the dream matches. For weeks, in January, fans watching World Championship Wrestling were asked to send in postcards of the matches they would like to see on TBS. The result: Superstars on the Superstation. The event was held at the Omni on 02-02-86 and broadcast five days later. It drew a rating of 3.2 and featured such "dream" matches as: Ric Flair vs Ron Garvin for the NWA World Title, the Midnight Express vs the Rock and Roll...

Duration:02:03:56

Episode 211: World Championship Wrestling 01-25-1986

1/27/2021

Week three of JCP on TBS in 1986! Here you will find classic-unforgettable interviews from Ric Flair and Dusty Rhodes. Additionally, we will hear from the Ragin' Bull Manny Fernandez, Cowboy Ron Bass and the great Jim Cornette. Also, the war of words between Magnum T.A. and Nikita Koloff heats up as they head towards a classic best of seven series for the U.S. Title. If you ever wondered why you fell in love with pro wrestling in the first place, then we have the answer: Jim Crockett...

Duration:02:05:20

Episode 210: World Championship Wrestling 01-18-1986

1/20/2021

We continue the look back at Jim Crockett Promotion greatest year: 1986. In this episode, the heat between Ric Flair and Ron Gavin gets turned up. A young, soon-to-be Big Boss Man (Ray Traylor) makes an in ring appearance. Baron Von Rashke joins forces with the Russians. Plus, great interviews from Flair, Dusty Rhodes, Magnum T.A., Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard and, of course, Jim Cornette. Support us on Patreon, get this show early and ad free, plus TONS of BONUS content:...

Duration:01:41:23

Episode 209: World Championship Wrestling 01-11-1986

1/13/2021

As we continue our look at 1986 and Jim Crockett Promotions, the heat between the Midnight Express and the Rock and Roll Express gets kicked up a notch. Baby Doll discusses the difference between Dusty Rhodes and Tully Blanchard. In addition, the World Six Man Tag Team Champions, the Russians are in action, and we crown a brand new Mid Atlantic Champion. Welcome back to 1986, nostalgia lovers! This Episode of WHW Monday is sponsored by NordVPN We have a special deal for our listeners. Go to...

Duration:01:38:06

Episode 208: WCW 01-04-1986

1/6/2021

Welcome to 1986! During the next 12 months of this new year of 2021 we will go back and look at the greatest year in Jim Crockett Promotions history. It was the year of the Great American Bash, the Rock and Roll Express Super Summer-Sizzler Tour and, tragically, the wreck that ended the career of Magnum T.A. In this first episode of 1986 from the TBS Studios, we see Ric Flair, Dusty Rhodes, Jim Cornette and the Midnight Express, Tully Blanchard and J.J. Dillon, Baby Doll, the Road Warriors,...

Duration:01:49:13

Episode 207: WCW Thunder 12-23-1999

12/30/2020

Join us as Goldberg almost bleeds out; as Bret Hart almost kills two production people getting away in his rental car, as Tank Abbott almost kills LaParka, as two great wrestlers, Hart and Chris Benoit are only given about seven minutes of match time. Join us as WCW is really going down the toilet. The reformation of the "NWO" cannot save the promotion. Join us for not much wrestling and plenty of talking. Join us for a sad chapter in wrestling on TBS as only Thunder can provide. Support us...

Duration:02:01:08

GEICO Presents: Monday Night Raw, March 26 2001.

12/25/2020

Join Tony and Conrad as they watch the infamous Monday Night Raw that originally aired on March 26, 2001... the night that Vince showed up on Nitro. This bonus episode has been decades in the making and it's all brought to you by Geico! Do you own or rent your home? Sure you do! And I bet it can be hard work. You know what’s easy? Bundling policies with GEICO. GEICO makes it EASY to bundle your homeowners or renters insurance, along with your auto policy. It’s a good thing, too, because you...

Duration:01:54:29