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Titans of Wrestling
by Kelly Nelson
Podcast originally ran from August 2013 to February 2017Join Parv, Pete, Kelly and Johnny as they travel back in time to look at the state of WWF wrestling in the late 70s through the early 80s. Along the way they also make pit stops in Portland, St. Louis, Georgia, Calgary and other territories to cover their history. They discuss the prominent matches, angles and promos of the era and leave no stone unturned as they talk through wrestler bios, psychology, and even jobber squashes!Also included: supplemental pods Titans Xtra, Best of Titans of Wrestling, At the Garden, and Mount Olympus
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PWO Retro: A Very Bruno Christmas - 2019 Director's Cut
Originally released December 25, 2019 Plagued by technical issues when released in 2014, for the first time ever A Very Bruno Christmas is complete as a single show, just in time for Christmas day! Originally available as Titans of Wrestling #40 and Titans Xtra: The Legend of Bruno Sammartino, the boys get together to look at some choice Bruno matches AND the late-70s documentary hosted by baseball great Tom Seaver. So grab your favorite festive beverage, kick back, and enjoy a fun look at one of wrestling's greatest stars!
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Mount Olympus, Spring 2018: Holy Grails
Originally released June 14, 2018 Kelly and Pete get together (remarkably, for the first time without anyone else) and have an epic chat about Holy Grail wrestling footage! All kinds of wrestling legends and classic territories are discussed... -Mid South and JYD -Georgia greats and the Omni -Various MSG matches, including the famous 1957 riot -Houston legends -Canadian Grails, from Calgary, Toronto and Montreal -Hogan vs Lawler in Memphis and Rose vs Andre in Portland -Mr. Fuji vs Bobby Heenan ??? -And many more Fans of wrestling history, as always, look no further than Mount Olympus!
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Mount Olympus, Winter 2018: A Brief History of Pop Music and Pro Wrestling in the 1980s
Originally released March 4, 2018 Mount Olympus is back! On this edition Kelly and Johnny, the Golden Lovers of wrestling podcasters, get together to talk about the amazing fusion of pop music with pro wrestling in the 1980s! Among the myriad of topics discussed... - Lord Landsdowne: Innovator of the musical entrance - Gorgeous George and Pomp and Circumstance - The Freebirds change the game - Music in Mid South, Memphis, WCCW and the Carolina's - Hulk Hogan, Eye of the Tiger, and the Rock and Wrestling Connection - Plus much, much more Crank it up and enjoy another fun episode of Mount Olympus!
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Mount Olympus, Fall 2017: WWE Unreleased Part 2
Originally released November 12, 2017 After a bit of a delay, Kelly and the legendary Richard Land are back to finish their exploration of the WWE Unreleased DVD. They are looking at matches from the New Generation era, or what some consider the Dark Ages of wrestling. As they review the footage, Kelly and Landy simultaneously chart the slow, steady decline of the WWF during this period. Both have strong emotional ties to the time, so this discussion goes deeper than just reviewing matches. Along the way marvel at the aborted revival of Piper's Pit, strange tag team combinations, the lame end of Hulkamania, former partners going to war, and the one and only TOXIC TURTLES!!! Mount Olympus: Shamelessly jumping on the 90's nostalgia craze!
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Mount Olympus, Fall 2017: WWE Unreleased Part 1
Originally released October 8, 2017 Kelly is joined by the legendary Richard Land, who is making his podcast debut, for an in-depth look at WWE's Unreleased DVD. Everything on this three disc set has never been seen by fans before, and Kelly and Landy have a great time digging into it. The first part covers 1986-1991, featuring favorites like Hogan, Savage, Andre, Roberts, Flair, but also a young Owen Hart, and a not-ready-for-the-big-time DINGO WARRIOR! So sit back and enjoy another fun edition of Mount Olympus!
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Mount Olympus, Summer 2017 - Sammartino: The Legend Lives
Originally released July 18, 2017 On the pilot episode of Mount Olympus, a new quarterly (or whenever they feel like it) wrestling history podcast, Kelly, Johnny and Pete discuss Sammartino: The Legend Lives, a recent collection added to the WWE Network. The boys look at old favorites, and some old less-than-favorites, while breaking down a selection of matches from the collection. In the end, this is a tribute to an amazing professional wrestler and a great time was had by all. Check it out!!!
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At the Garden Presents Bruno Sammartino: "The Living Legend" 1972-1977
Originally released September 22, 2016 Part 3 of this MSG career retrospective sees Bruno reclaim his throne and undertake a second run on top even more successful than the first, during a time of decadence and disorder in New York. This show gives a rundown of... -Bruno traveling the territories and overseas -Showdown at Shea '72: Bruno vs Pedro -The epic feud with Spiros Arion -The return of Ivan Koloff -Showdown at Shea '76: Bruno goes for revenge against Stan Hansen -Battles with Superstar Graham, Waldo Von Erich, Stan Stasiak, Ken Patera, and others All this and more on At the Garden!
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At the Garden: Wrestling at MSG, 1880-1938
Originally released May 5, 2016 This is a special series preview for a new ongoing podcast from Kelly Nelson (Titans of Wrestling, Tag Teams Back Again) that will spotlight individual wrestlers and their history at the "Mecca of Professional Wrestling". This episode provides a brief history of three different buildings known as Madison Square Garden, covering such figures as "The Solid Man" William Muldoon, George Hackenschmidt, Frank Gotch, Ed "Strangler" Lewis, "The Golden Greek" Jim Londos, Danno O'Mahoney, and many others.
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Titans Xtra: Ali vs Inoki
Originally released June 26, 2016 Mystery Titans Radio of Kelly and Johnny watching Ali vs Inoki 6/25/76
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Titans Xtra - WWF at the Capital Centre, April 23rd 1983
Originally released January 7, 2016 Join Parv and Kelly in this Mystery Science Theatre-style experience, as they watch a random -- and perhaps rightly forgotten -- WWF card from April 23rd, 1983 at the Cap Centre.
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Titans Xtra - Tag Teams Back Again
Originally released February 16, 2015 Join Kelly and Marty Sleeze as they begin an ongoing exploration of classic tag team wrestling, commencing with 1985 WWF. Matches discussed on the show: The US Express vs The Iron Sheik and Nikolai Volkoff 5/20/85 MSG The US Express and George Steele vs Adrian Adonis, "Big" John Studd and Bobby "the Brain" Heenan 6/21/85 MSG Greg Valentine and Brutus Beefcake (the Dream Team) vs Tito Santana and Ricky Steamboat 4/21/85 MLG The Dream Team vs The US Express 8/24/85 Spectrum The Dream Team vs Tito Santana and Pedro Morales 11/25/85 MSG The Dream Team vs the Iron Sheik and Nikolai Volkoff 12/17/85 Poughkeepsie, NY *Apologies for the echoing audio during the middle portion*
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Titans Xtra - The Legend of Bruno Sammartino
Originally released January 2, 2015 Like that last, yummy turkey sandwich, the Titans close out X-Mas with a look at the Legend of Bruno Sammartino, hosted by MLB legend Tom Seaver! So listen, laugh, and take down the damn tree while your at it - it's 2015 for Christ's sake
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Titans Xtra: World of Sport
Originally released October 28, 2014 Parv and Kelly welcome Steven Graham (Pro Wrestling Super Show) to take a look at some matches from Britain in the 1970s, as shown on World of Sport. Mick McManus vs. Kung-Fu Jim Breaks vs. Adrian Street The Royals vs. The Saints
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Titans Xtra - Chicago Film Archives: Verne Gagne vs. Lou Thesz
Originally released September 14, 2014 All four Titans reunite to watch Haystack Calhoun vs. Buddy Rogers (04/14/1961) and Verne Gagne vs. Lou Thesz (01/25/52) and generally mark out like school girls about the 50s footage recently uploaded by the Chicago Film Archives.
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Titans Xtra - Lawler and Dundee: A New Hope
Originally released September 11, 2014 Johnny and Pete look at the Star Wars of the Jerry Lawler / Bill Dundee trilogy. We look at the build and the epic first match. Discussion includes: the greatness of Lance Russell, Dundee as a headliner, Lawler's greatness as a headliner and promo. Buckle up and enjoy the ride.
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Titans Xtra - 1981 Roster Analysis Part 5: ICW, LA
Originally released August 21, 2014 When Parv, Kelly and Dylan said they'd leave no stone unturned, they meant it! They look at the two active US promotions from 1981 that they haven't looked at yet: Angelo Poffo's ICW, and Mike LaBell's LA promotion.
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Titans Xtra - 1981 Roster Analysis Part 4: South West, South East, WWA
Originally released August 14, 2014 Parv, Kelly and Dylan continue to trawl through the murky backwaters of US wrestling territories in 1981 and where the hell have they ended up this time? Joe Blanchard's South West Championship Wrestling (SWCW), Ron Fuller's South East Championship Wrestling (SECW), and Dick the Bruiser's sorry sorry WWA out of Indianapolis.
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Titans Xtra - Three Wise Men Sampler: Classy Freddie Blassie
Originally released August 9, 2014 In the 1970s, one of the secrets of Vince McMahon Sr's success in running a hot promotion was his utility of The Three Wise Men. We will be discussing managers in an upcoming show. Therefore, in order for listeners to appreciate what each "wise man" brought to the table, the Titans of Wrestling are happy to present these three "samplers" of their interviews and promos featuring rare and difficult-to-find audio from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.
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Titans Xtra - Three Wise Men Sampler: Captain Lou Albano
Originally released August 9, 2014 In the 1970s, one of the secrets of Vince McMahon Sr's success in running a hot promotion was his utility of The Three Wise Men. We will be discussing managers in an upcoming show. Therefore, in order for listeners to appreciate what each "wise man" brought to the table, the Titans of Wrestling are happy to present these three "samplers" of their interviews and promos featuring rare and difficult-to-find audio from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.
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Titans Xtra - Three Wise Men Sampler: The Grand Wizard of Wrestling
Originally released August 9, 2014 In the 1970s, one of the secrets of Vince McMahon Sr's success in running a hot promotion was his utility of The Three Wise Men. We will be discussing managers in an upcoming show. Therefore, in order for listeners to appreciate what each "wise man" brought to the table, the Titans of Wrestling are happy to present these three "samplers" of their interviews and promos featuring rare and difficult-to-find audio from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.
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Titans Xtra - 1981 Roster Analysis Part 3: WWF, AWA, Mid-South
Originally released August 3, 2014 Parv, Kelly and Dylan continue their journey through the rosters of 1981, this time focusing on the three biggest independent promotions in the USA: WWF, AWA and Mid-South.
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Titans Xtra - 1981 Roster Analysis Part 2: Memphis, Texas, Portland, Central States
Originally released July 29, 2014 Parv, Kelly and Dylan rate the rosters of the other NWA promotions that were active in the USA at that time: CWA (Memphis), WCCW (Texas), PNW (Portland), and CSW (Central States).
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Titans Xtra - 1981 Roster Analysis Part 1: St. Louis, Mid-Atlantic, Florida, Georgia
Originally released July 27, 2014 In the first of a series of shows on this theme, Parv, Kelly and Dylan analyse and rate the rosters of every major wrestling promotion from 1981. They start with the core NWA promotions, JCP (Mid-Atlantic), GCW (Georgia), and CWF (Florida), and its flagship city, St. Louis.
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Titans Xtra - The Old Curiosity Shop
Originally released July 22, 2014 Parv, Kelly and the one and only Mr. Dylan Hales trawl through some of the obscure backwaters of wrestling history. They flick through some newsletters from the 1970s, including Wrestling Nostalgia, Spotlight on Wrestling, The Encyclopedia of Pro Wrestling Vol. 1, and Book of the Year 1963. Topics include: Dr Jerry Graham; Verne Gange's place in wrestling history; old and forgotten outlaw promotions; Quasimodo: the wrestler!; hookers, barnstormers and side-show acts; how Hard Boiled Haggerty invested his money; race relations in Florida in the 1960s; and loads more random obscurity of historical interest.
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The Best of Titans of Wrestling Volume #3: The Bios of Chief Jay Historian
Almost a year in the making, The Best of Titans of Wrestling Volume #3 finally sees the light of day! Featured here are nine select bios from Chief Jay Historian's private files Scicluna Kamata Doherty Khan Wolfman Black Demon Steve King El Olympico And, of course, Dominic F'N DeNucci!
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The Best of Titans of Wrestling Volume #2: Bruno vs Larry
Greatest Feud Ever
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The Best of Titans of Wrestling Volume #1
Baron Scicluna vs Dominic DeNucci 10/11/80, Philly Originally from Titans of Wrestling #20 - February 12, 2014 Frank Williams Bio Originally from Titans of Wrestling #14 - December 10, 2013 Bob Backlund vs "The Fabulous" Hulk Hogan 4/12/80, Philly Originally from Titans of Wrestling #12 - November 20, 2013
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*Bonus Track* For Your Consideration #8: The Clash of the Titans
Originally released August 9, 2017 It’s a Titans of Wrestling reunion as Will is joined by Pete, Parv and Kelly to discuss wrestlers for the GWWE project. Most people watching wrestling haven’t seen much footage prior to the Rock n Wrestling days but these guys have done the homework and will tell you who you should be considering from the WWWF for your GWWE lists. We discussed the following wrestlers… Pedro Morales Johnny Rodz Mr. Fuji Ken Patera Dominic Denucci Pat Patterson Tony Atlas Larry Zbyszko Sgt. Slaughter Ivan Koloff Bob Backlund Andre the Giant
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*Bonus Track* Pro-Wrestling Super Show #49 - The Wrestler Mr. Fuji
Originally released April 1, 2015 Host: Parv (Where the Big Boys Play) Guests: Kelly (Titans of Wrestling) & Steven Graham (All Japan Excite Series) On the first Super Show of the monthly format, the group takes a look at the wrestler career of Mr. Fuji (mostly in the 1970's). Kelly provides an amazing bio, including a great story on his title run in San Francisco. Here is the amazing playlist that Kelly provided: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV…Snab1xk55NMKk5hNi
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Bruno Sammartino, 1935-2018
Originally released April 22, 2018 The boys get together to say goodbye
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Titans of Wrestling #77: Finale
Originally released February 22, 2017 This episode is dedicated to Ivan Koloff, RIP On the docket tonight: 1. Frank Williams vs Bulldog Brower 3/80 MSG 2. Dominic Denucci vs Baron Mikel Scicluna 8/80 Shea 3. Baron Mikel Scicluna vs SD Jones 4/81 MSG 4. Mr Fuji & Mr Saito vs Johnny Rodz & Jose Estrada 10/81 Philly 5. Battle Royal 6/79 MSG 6. Pat Patterson, Tony Garea, & Rick Martel vs The Moondogs & Lou Albano 2/81 MSG 7. Bob Backlund vs Adrian Adonis 3/82 Philly 8. Fabulous Moolah and Wendi Richter vs Princess Victoria and Velvet McIntyre 3/82 Philly 9. Bruno Sammartino vs Waldo Von Erich 6/75 MSG Highlights include: - Titans memories sprinkled throughout - How Vince Jr thinks of his father's era - Hall of Fame Classes of 94, 95 and 96 - Career matches for Dominic Denucci, Baron Scicluna and SD Jones - Bios for Gypsy Rodriguez and Mr X - Final thoughts on Backlund, best opponents and best feuds - The Titans usher in the DIVAS REVOLUTION by reviewing as ladies match - Revelations - Fond farewell to Bruno Thanks for listening!
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Titans of Wrestling #75: The Stampede Territory Part 8 (11/7 & 11/14 1987 TV)
Originally released December 19, 2016 Kelly and Travis gather for the penultimate chapter in their look at the Stampede Territory and finish examining classic TV with a bang. Discussion on the show includes: -Heaps of praise for Hiro Hase, before his untimely demise at the hands of Jason the Terrible -Burials of Steve DiSalvo and Corporal/Colonel Kirschner -How to cut a 60-minute Broadway down to 4 minutes in one easy step! -The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat, all within 10 minutes -And much, much more!
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Titans of Wrestling #74 - Christmas Special: Great Talkers of the 1970s
Originally released December 11, 2016 Parv, Johnny, Pete and Kelly are in festive mood, gathered to celebrate the great talkers of the 1970s! Open up the wrapper to see who is discussed inside.
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Titans of Wrestling #73: The Stampede Territory Part 7 (10/9 & 10/16 1987 TV)
Originally released November 20, 2016 Kelly and Travis are joined by their old friend Rick Lee, a DJ at Jack FM in Vancouver(who graciously allowed the show to be recorded from his studio at the station), to reminisce about their days as young wrestling fans in Calgary. At the same time, the boys examine two TV shows from October 1987, during one of the last hot periods for the territory Discussion includes -A look at the legendary heel stable The Karachi Vice -Heaps of praise for Brian Pillman and Owen Hart...and Hiro Hase! -Jim Davies as an extremely poor substitute for Ed Whalen -Makhan Singh's hatred for the state of Montana -And much, much more!
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Titans of Wrestling #72: The Stampede Territory Part 6 (6/22 & 7/27 1979 TV)
Originally released November 7, 2016 Kelly and Travis bid a bittersweet farewell to the 1970s as they examine the final two episodes pulled from the WWE Network. Highlights include: -The wonderful mess that is Duke Savage -Stu Hart lacing up the boots to kick some ass one more time -Yet more awesomeness from Big Daddy Ritter, Dynamite Kid and John Foley -Awkward head shavings, a ladder match, more thoughts on Ed Whalen, and much, much more! Once again here is the link to the Stampede footage. Would love to hear peoples thoughts about it: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV…u6tpAj-ypzT3GFUj3
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Titans of Wrestling #71: WWF December 1982
Originally released November 5, 2016 The Titans are back and plumb to the very depths of wrestling despair as they journey boldly into one of the WWF's very lowest periods. You don't know man, you weren't there. On the docket: 11-27 ROGERS CORNER: JIMMY SNUKA WWF TV 12-04 ROGERS CORNER: DON MURACO WWF TV 12-11 ROGERS CORNER: BACKLUND/GILBERT/SKAALAND WWF TV 12-18 BACKLUND/GILBERT vs SENZA/MARTIN WWF TV 12-18 ROGERS CORNER: JOHN STUDD/FRED BLASSIE WWF TV 12-25 JOHN STUDD vs EDDIE GILBERT WWF TV 12-28 PEDRO MORALES vs DON MURACO IC TITLE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN 12-28 BOB BACKLUND vs SUPERSTAR GRAHAM WWF TITLE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN 12-28 JIMMY SNUKA vs RAY STEVENS MADISON SQUARE GARDEN Highlights include: - With Titans morale at an all-time low dredging through the quagmire, will all four members make it to the bitter end? - To what extent had Vince Sr tapped out completely by December 1982? - In-depth analysis of ... the mechanics of the Big John Studd bodyslam challenge. - Gorilla Monsoon continues to be a dick to Vinnie Jr on commentary. - They are lumberjacks, and they're okay.
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Titans of Wrestling #69: The Stampede Territory Part 5 (1/19 & 6/15 1979 TV)
Originally released October 11, 2016 Kelly and Travis continue their review of the removed WWE Network footage from the 70s, this time looking at the 1/19 & 6/15 1979 episodes. Discussion includes: -A heavy dose of Calgary sports-team nostalgia up front -The awesomeness of Big Daddy Ritter and (yet again) John Foley -Dynamite Kid vs Mr. Wrestling in a great, and rare for TV, full-length match -Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart share a ring for the first time -A young babyface Jake Roberts, two Puerto Rican legends, shorter than normal sized wrestlers, and much, much more! Be sure to check out the Stampede footage, in particular the Dynamite Kid vs Mr. Wrestling match from the 1/19/79 episode www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV…u6tpAj-ypzT3GFUj3
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Titans of Wrestling #68: The Stampede Territory Part 4 (11/12 & 12/15 1978 TV)
Originally released September 15, 2016 Kelly and Travis are back, and this time they begin a look at the Stampede footage that was briefly available on the WWE Network late last year. The first 2 episodes are examined, from 11/12 & 12/15 1978. Highlights include: -The greatness of John Foley -Bloody warfare between Big Daddy Ritter (aka Junkyard Dog)and "Irish" Paddy Ryan -Cuban heels aplenty -Keith and Wayne: The awkward Harts -And much, much more! And for everyone to enjoy, here are all 6 episodes of 70s Stampede that were removed from the Network! www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV…u6tpAj-ypzT3GFUj3
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Titans of Wrestling #67: The Last Battle of Atlanta
Originally released September 7, 2016 The gang is all here for a special review of a legendary match that was until a few days ago thought lost, The Holy Grail---Tommy Rich vs Buzz Sawyer, October 23, 1983, the Omni: The Last Battle of Atlanta!!! On the show tonight: -Thoughts on the match finally surfacing -A look at the Tommy Rich vs Buzz Sawyer feud that led to the match -A review of the match itself -Bonus match: Ole Anderson vs Paul Ellering -The boys debate how the match stacks up to other classics from the time
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Titans of Wrestling #66: The Stampede Territory Part 3
Originally released August 23, 2016 Kelly and Travis continue their tribute to Stampede Wrestling, this time looking at various different names integral to the promotion's success from the 50s through the 80s. Ski Hi Lee, Dave Ruhl, Sweet Daddy Siki, and Dan Kroffat are all given thorough examination. The focus for the last 1/4 of the show turns to the Dynamite Kid and his legacy in Calgary and elsewhere, including reviews of some of his choice Stampede action. This is your one stop location for all things Stampede Wrestling folks! *Apologies for Kelly's audio quality
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Titans of Wrestling #65: WWF at Philadelphia Spectrum, October 16, 1982
Originally released August 13, 2016 They may not be as youthful and prolific as they were back in 2014, but the Titans have returned once again, this time to say farewell to the marvelous commentary of that great individual, Kal Rudman! On the docket: Pedro Morales vs Superstar Graham Bob Backlund vs Buddy Rose Chief Jay Strongbow vs Mr. Saito Pat Patterson vs Mr. Fuji Also on the show: -Parv hasn't regained his wrestling smile, but he loves him some Pat Patterson vs Mr. Fuji, much to the disdain of Pete -Conspiracy theories on why Kal Rudman was replaced as a commentator -Repo Man: Greatest Gimmick Ever??? -Plus Titans of Wrestling turns 3 years old! (about 87 in human years)
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Titans of Wrestling #64: The Stampede Territory Part 2 (Stomper Tribute)
Originally released July 25, 2016 Part 2 of of the Stampede Territory mini series sees Kelly and Travis look at the career of Archie "the Stomper" Gouldie, perhaps the area's most legendary heel. They dig up footage from his time in Stampede, and also from his run as the Mongolian Stomper in the USA. Special focus is given to the legendary angle from December 1983 in Stampede involving the Stomper, his "son", and Bad News Allen, including all the crazy fallout. Sit back and enjoy another ring-a-ding-dong-dandy, fans!
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Titans of Wrestling #63: The Stampede Territory Part 1
Originally released July 12, 2016 Just in time for Stampede season, Kelly teams up with his longtime friend Travis for the first part of an ongoing mini-series devoted to an exploration of the famous Hart family territory based out of Calgary! Centered around a discussion of the promotion's oldest known footage (from April 1961) and the legendary main event of the WWF's 1997 Canadian Stampede PPV (the symbolic end of the territory), Kelly and Travis touch on... -Their personal experiences with the territory as kids in the late-80s -Ed Whalen's place as an announcer and Calgary icon -How Stampede compared to other areas -Stu Hart in 1961: Look out Don Draper! So sit back and enjoy a nostalgia-soaked ride through Western Canadian wrestling history! Travis and his pal Max have a great show reviewing Lucha Underground, appropriately called Lucha Afterground @lucha-afterground Also, watch the 1961 ep, it's freakin great www.youtube.com/watch?v=EW5ExHMkK…I85qV9_Cy&index=8
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Titans of Wrestling #62: Muhammad Ali vs Antonio Inoki
Originally released June 26, 2016 As part of the first Titans-Two-In-One, Kelly and Johnny discuss the road to the infamous boxer vs wrestler match between Muhammad Ali and Antonio Inoki from June 25 (26 in Japan), 1976! Among the fantastic footage discussed: -Muhammad Ali/Gorilla Monsoon angle, June 1 (aired June 5), 1976 Philadelphia Arena -Muhammad Ali vs Buddy Wolfe, June 12 ABC Wide World of Sports -Muhammad Ali vs "Sodbuster" Kenny Jay, June 12 International Amphitheater, Chicago -Muhammad Ali and Freddie Blassie on the Tonight Show, hosted by McLean Stevenson, June 14 -Pre-fight footage from Japanese TV And then, exclusively on Dailymotion (because this is something YouTube doesn't want you to see!), Mystery Titans Theatre has Kelly and Johnny look at, not only all 15, um, interesting rounds of Ali vs Inoki, but also the forgotten classic (seriously!) between Andre the Giant and heavyweight boxer Chuck Wepner from Shea Stadium. So listen to the road to the fight discussion on Titans #62, then watch the fights on Dailymotion, and finally come back to the pod as Kelly and Johnny wrap things up and make some important announcements regarding future podcasts. Titans-Two-In-One! Because JUST a podcast on one of the worst matches of all time is not enough!
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Titans of Wrestling #61: WWF at the Philadelphia Spectrum, September 18th 1982
Originally released May 31, 2016 The Titans take a Quantum Leaping Lanny back a month to September 82 to soak up the penultimate moments of Kal Rudman on colour commentary. On the docket tonight: SWEDE HANSEN vs. SALVATORE BELLOMO PAT PATTERSON vs. BOB ORTON CHARLIE FULTON vs. JEFF CRANEY JOSE ESTRADA & JOHNNY RODZ vs. TONY GAREA & STEVE TRAVIS (2/3 Falls) WWF World Title: BOB BACKLUND vs. JIMMY SNUKA (Special Guest Referee – S.D. JONES) WWF Intercontinental Title: PEDRO MORALES vs. BUDDY ROSE MR. FUJI, MR. SAITO & BLACKJACK MULLIGAN vs. THE STRONGBOW BROTHERS & ANDRE THE GIANT (2/3 Falls) Highlights include: - Sal Bellomo: A man of contradictions - Super 8 sighting! - Jeff Craney: worst worker ever? - Johnny Rodz and Jose Estada: lost super workers? - Exclusive outtakes while the boys wait for the snoozing Pete to turn up for the recording
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Titans of Wrestling #59: Interview with Kal Rudman
Originally released April 2, 2016 Johnny and Parv had a chance to chat with the legendary Kal Rudman: WWF commentator, star of The Today Show and The Merv Griffin show. Renowned philanthropist. Inductee to the Philadelphia Broadcast Pioneer’s Hall of Fame.
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Titans of Wrestling #58: WWF July to August 1982
Originally released January 24, 2016 On the docket tonight: 07-31 BOB BACKLUND vs JIMMY SNUKA WWF TITLE PHILADELPHIA SPECTRUM 07-31 ANDRE THE GIANT vs BLACKJACK MULLIGAN PHILADELPHIA SPECTRUM 08-07 SUPERSTAR GRAHAM vs BARRY HART WWF TV 08-82 PAT PATTERSON INTERVIEWS BOB ORTON WWF TV 08-30 PAT PATTERSON vs BOB ORTON MADISON SQUARE GARDEN 08-30 TIGER MASK vs DYNAMITE KID MADISON SQUARE GARDEN 08-82 JIMMY SNUKA/LOU ALBANO PROMO WWF TV 08-30 PEDRO MORALES vs JIMMY SNUKA IC TITLE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN 08-82 ALBANO/FUJI/SAITO PROMO WWF TV 08-30 ANDRE/STRONGBOWS vs MULLIGAN/FUJI/SAITO MADISON SQUARE GARDEN On this show: - Learn about Kal's advice to drug users - Discussion about Andre as a worker and how he worked in different places - Bob Orton Jr. and why he was so good - Tiger Mask vs. Dynamite Kid ... at MSG?! - Ivan Putski's shorts - The troubles of working 2 out of 3 falls in a short match
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Titans of Wrestling #57: WWF June to July 1982
Originally released December 30, 2015 The Titans reunite to see in the New Year and watch some WWF from the summer of 1982. On the docket: 06-05 BOB BACKLUND vs JIMMY SNUKA WWF TITLE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN 06-82 STRONGBOWS PROMO WWF TV 06-05 STRONGBOWS vs ADONIS/VENTURA MADISON SQUARE GARDEN 06-82 BLACKJACK MULLIGAN, ANDRE THE GIANT PROMO S WWF TV 06-05 ANDRE THE GIANT vs BLACKJACK MULLIGAN MADISON SQUARE GARDEN 06-12 BUDDY ROSE vs BARRY HART WWF TV 06-82 LOU ALBANO/JIMMY SNUKA PROMO WWF TV 06-28 BOB BACKLUND vs JIMMY SNUKA WWF TITLE/CAGE MATCH MADISON SQUARE GARDEN 06-28 FUJI/SAITO vs STRONGBOWS TAG TITLE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN 07-82 GCW: BACKLUND/FLAIR PROMOS AUDIO NOT IN SYNC GEORGIA CHAMP. WRESTLING 07-17 PEDRO MORALES vs MR SAITO WWF TV 07-24 FUJI/SAITO vs STRONGBOWS TAG TITLE WWF TV 07-31 FUJI/SAITO vs STRONGBOWS TAG TITLE PHILADELPHIA SPECTRUM Highlights include: - Enter Jules Strongbow ... (and did he get paid more that Johnny Rodz?) - Ideas for Ivan Putski's Polish gimmick - The strange and sinister domestic life of The Fabulous Moolah - Ric Flair! Gordon Solie! Our boy Backlund heads down south for a promo - Who are your favourite jobbers?
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Titans of Wrestling #56: Roddy Piper Tribute Part 2
Originally released December 20, 2015 Join Kelly, Johnny and Marty Sleeze (until he tragically passes away halfway through the show) for part 2 of what may become, at this pace, a 7-8 part tribute to "Rowdy" Roddy Piper! This episode is devoted entirely to Piper's 1984-1987 WWF run, featuring a look at... -His initial time as a manager and tag wrestler -His feuds with Jimmy Snuka, the Tonga Kid, Hulk Hogan, Mr. T, Cyndi Lauper, Bruno Sammartino, Adrian Adonis...Hell, most of the roster -The revolutionary Piper's Pit -His trunks-tearing off war with Paul Orndorff All this and much, much more!
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Podcast originally ran from August 2013 to February 2017Join Parv, Pete, Kelly and Johnny as they travel back in time to look at the state of WWF wrestling in the late 70s through the early 80s. Along the way they also make pit stops in Portland, St. Louis, Georgia, Calgary and other territories to cover their history. They discuss the prominent matches, angles and promos of the era and leave no stone unturned as they talk through wrestler bios, psychology, and even jobber squashes!Also included: supplemental pods Titans Xtra, Best of Titans of Wrestling, At the Garden, and Mount Olympus
HOSTED BY
Kelly Nelson
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