Episode 390: Big Gold Debut

On this episode of What Happened When, we are taking a look back into our WHW Patreon Bonus archives for some exciting Mid-Atlantic Wrestling action! On this edition we're looking at a couple of iconic moments in NWA history, the first installment give us Magnum T.A. calling out Nikita Koloff. The Midnight Express will meet the team of Pistol Pez Whatley and Mid-Atlantic Champion Sam Houston. Also, we will hear from Dusty Rhodes and Baby Doll, Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard and JCP and NWA executive Sandy Scottlays down the law to Jim Cornette. Our companion to World Championship Wrestling in 1986 rolls on with some pretty noteworthy stuff. Ric Flair shows off the brand new, big gold belt, Jim Cornette has a message for Jim Crockett and the NWA, the Rock and Roll Express have a plan for Cornette and yes, we are going to hear yet again from Sam Houston But there are some pretty good matches to boot. This is another look back at the great year of 1986. MANDO - New customers get $5 off a Starter Pack with our exclusive code. That equates to over 40% off your Starter Pack. Use code WHW at https://shopmando.com/.  BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WHW at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That's https://bluechew.com/, promo code WHW to receive your first month FREE SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at https://www.savewithconrad.com/ ADVERTISE WITH WHW - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on What Happened When. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with WHW. Get all of your WHW merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/whwmonday On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at https://adfreeshows.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices