Episode 84 with Gary Michael Cappetta

What this episode covers

Episode 84's guest is one of the top ring announcers of all time, as well as the author of "Bodyslams!," Mr. Gary Michael Cappetta. Gary is currently preparing to embark on a spoken word stage show and tour, and spent a little time with Creative Control to talk about the show, his book, and his lengthy career in and around all facets of the pro wrestling industry in some of its most important times. Among the topics we discuss are:- his entry into the business thanks to Gorilla Monsoon, and whether or not he ever planned to be a ring announcer-working with the WWF, and whether he thought the Hulk Hogan and Rock N' Wrestling experiment would work. - The differences between Vincent J. McMahon and Vincent K. McMahon- his experiences dealing with Jimmy Snuka, and his thoughts on the WWE's response to his death as well as the critics. - Andre The Giant- His departure from the WWF in 1985. - working for Pro Wrestling USA, and the AWA for Superclash III- Moving on to WCW, and having to announce to the crowd Ric Flair's departure in 1991.- what he knew of the difficulties in Flair and Jim Herd's relationship- Cactus Jack losing his ear in Germany- his thoughts on Sid Vicious - the WWE Hall Of Fame- Vince McMahon breaking kayfabe in 1991 by admitting the matches were "staged."- the WWE Network, possible likeness rights, and the lawsuits. - how he almost worked as a commentator for ECW, and what he thought of Paul Heyman's plans for him. - working as a backstage interviewer for ROH, and his dealings with talent like CM Punk, Colt Cabana, and AJ Styles...all this and a whole lot more!You can follow along with what Gary is up to, including the schedule for his "Beyond Bodyslams" tour at facebook.com/GMC4realGary will begin the tour this Sunday in Philadelphia at the CZS AT 2030 Samson Street at 3:05 PM. There will also be wrestlers from the Monster Factory present. Cities to follow include Scranton, Worcester MA, Indianapolis, Chicago, Greensboro NC, and Pittsburgh, as well as appearances at Wrestlecon during Wrestlemania weekend in Orlando, Florida!Please check out the Creative Control Pro Wrestling Tees store at prowrestlingtees.com/ccwithjoefeeney where there are two new shirts, including the "Creative Control Of Thrones" t shirt, and a "16 Time Backyard Wrestling Champion" shirt. You can rate, review, and subscribe to the show on iTunes, as well as check out the new Patreon site, at patreon.com/jffeeney3rdBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/absurd-w-joe-feeney--3475952/support.

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