Wrestling with History featuring Bill Apter and Ken Resnick - Ep 19 - The Apter Mags Ranking System

Wrestling with History covers different years in the history of pro wrestling with a behind the scenes look at the action. Former WWE and AWA Broadcaster Ken Resnick joins forces with Legendary Pro Wrestling Journalist Bill Apter and former Philadelphia Radio Personality Bruce Wirt for a trip down memory lane. This week: Bill Apter breaks down how the ranking system worked in the Apter Mags - Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI), The Wrestler, and others - including a detailed look at the top 10 as published in PWI in the August 1985 edition. Ken Resnick talks about reaction to rankings by talent and promoters behind the scenes. 00: It's a Minnesota winter in the northeast :10 Ken Resnick on reaction to rankings in the AWA :12 Apter on offending Ivan Putski :21 What went into how people were positioned, and how territories were listed :57 Rick Martel VOC Nation takes you behind the scenes of your favorite moments in pro wrestling history. Notable show hosts include legendary pro wrestling journalist Bill Apter, former WWE/TNA star Shelly Martinez, former WWE and AWA broadcaster Ken Resnick, former WCW performer The Maestro, former TNA Impact talent Wes Brisco, Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s Brady Hicks, independent pro wrestling and Fireball Run star Sassy Stephie, and more! Since 2010, VOC Nation has brought listeners into the minds of the biggest stars in pro wrestling and entertainment. Subscribe to the podcasts for free on most major directories, and visit vocnation.com for live programming. Subscribe on YouTube for the video version of the show: https://www.youtube.com/vocnationradionetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices