Episode 14: The Bobby Shane Plane Crash & Dick Slater Bar Fight!

Bob Roop & Ray Russell are back with another edition of The Wrestling Stoop, as Bob shares his memories of his time spent with Dick Slater throughout the 1970s and everything that led to the "Bar Fight" of September 1979 between the two men. We will dissect the truths vs. the stories that have been put out there from wrestlers who weren't even there when it happened! Then, we go back to February 20th, 1975 and discuss the plane crash that killed Bobby Shane. Also involved in that crash were pilot Buddy Colt, Austin Idol, and legendary manager Gary Hart. Bob recounts his first hand perspective of being at the Bay and aiding the men involved. Bob shares a very unique version of the story from his perspective... what he saw, what he heard, and opens a new view into the rescue story itself. An episode you won't want to miss!A former National AAU Champion and U.S. Olympian, Bob doesn’t hold back and opens up about his time in the world of Professional Wrestling.Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comPlease Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content never heard before! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Follow us on “X” (formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE located at https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade as we continue to add new videos from throughout wrestling history.Back with another edition of The Wrestling Stoop, as Bob shares his memories of his time spent with Dick Slater throughout the 1970s and everything that led to the "Bar Fight" of September 1979 between the two men. We will dissect the truths vs. the stories that have been put out there from wrestlers who weren't even there when it happened! Then, we go back to February 20th, 1975 and discuss the plane crash that killed Bobby Shane. Also involved in that crash were pilot Buddy Colt, Austin Idol, and legendary manager Gary Hart. Bob recounts his first hand perspective of being at the Bay and aiding the men involved. Bob shares a very unique version of the story from his perspective... what he saw, what he heard, and opens a new view into the rescue story itself. An episode you won't want to miss! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★