Wrestling with History featuring Bill Apter and Ken Resnick - ep 25 - Harley Race and Bruno Sammartino

Wrestling with History covers different periods in the history of pro wrestling with behind the scenes looks at the stars, the events, and the promoters. 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, When Champions Mattered Pt 2 - Harley Race and Bruno Sammartino :07 - Ken Resnick on Harley Race not breaking kayfabe with announcers :08 - Harley vs Rick Martel 60 minute broadway :10 - Harley teaming with Larry Hennig in the AWA :11 - Harley having Bill Apter give up his seat on the private plane to one of the other wrestlers :12 - Harley's believable promo skills :14 - The idea behind King of the Ring and Harley winning :21 - Harley Race at Wrestlerock 86 :24 - Interpromotional championship matches :30 - Curt Hennig's funeral :31 - Harley slamming Andre the Giant in the late 1970s :34 - Harley working with Bobby Heenan; Heenan changing his style for the WWF :55 - Bruno being upset with fake stories in the wrestling magazines about his experience in Italy during World War 2 :57 - Ken working with Bruno in the WWF, the relationship with Vince being strained :62 - Chick Garibaldi passing away in the ring after a match with Bruno Sammartino :64 - Bruno being beloved in the northeast; fans rioting when he dropped the title 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 highlights of the show: https://www.youtube.com/vocnationradionetwork Visit vocnation.com for archives and free content Premium levels coming soon, including full video podcasts of select shows, Patreon only spotlight shows, commercial free podcasts, and more! Including the opportunity to participate in a live Q and A session with our hosts every quarter. Follow vocnation on twitter and learn more about the launch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices