Ringside in Rose City #43: The Voices That Sold the Matches: Interviews, Promos & Rare Audio

A great wrestling match could bring fans back next week.A great interview could sell out the building.In this special episode of Ringside in Rose City, Frank Culbertson and historian Mike Rogers return to the legendary Crow's Nest, where some of Portland Wrestling's greatest interviews—and a few unforgettable train wrecks—helped shape the territory.This time, the microphones belong to an incredible lineup of wrestling personalities, including:• Andre the Giant, Rocky Johnson, and Bret Sawyer setting the stage for a blockbuster Tuesday night card.• Roddy Piper delivering one of the most unforgettable—and controversial—promos of his Portland career.• Buddy Rose turning the intensity up to eleven as only the Playboy could.• Rick Martel, Matt Borne, Lonnie Mayne, Mike Miller, Steve Doll, Scotty the Body, Ricky Vaughn, Bret Sawyer, Rocky Johnson, and many more.Frank and Mike don't just play the interviews—they break them down, explaining what was happening behind the scenes, why certain promos worked so well, and why others... well... probably should have ended about thirty seconds sooner.The episode also includes one of the true highlights in Ringside in Rose City history, as Rich Patterson joins the show after answering Lisa's unexpected phone call. Rich shares the remarkable story of recording rare Portland Wrestling interviews as a ten-year-old in 1972, preserving audio that very few fans have ever heard. His memories—and his passion for preserving wrestling history—make this a must-listen for every Northwest wrestling fan.And speaking of fan favorites...Yes, Steve Doll gets another well-deserved spotlight. We know superfan Jody Day is probably already standing and applauding—and if anyone dares suggest Steve Doll doesn't belong in the conversation, Jody has likely prepared a ten-minute rebuttal complete with exhibits, witness testimony, and a closing argument. Around here, defending Steve Doll isn't just a hobby... it's practically a full-contact sport!If you've ever wondered why Portland Wrestling interviews are still talked about decades later, this episode provides the answer. Some sold matches. Some created unforgettable feuds. And some became legendary simply because they were so entertaining.One ring. One city. A thousand stories.New episodes of Ringside in Rose City drop every Friday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.