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The Wrestling Memory Grenade

Ray Russell / The WrestleCopia Network

You pull the pin and we’ll pick up the pieces… Join host Ray Russell for an exciting trip down Memory Lane as we analyze and discuss years of wrestling history from your favorite promotions. From Hulkamania to Mulkeymania, from the Four Horsemen to the nWo, from the Midnight Express to the Lex Express. Which promotion are we deep diving into next? What year have we time-traveled back to now? Tune in and find out!

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56:37

WMG #184: MARCH 1989 WWF NEWS & RESULTS! (Big Returns...

The Wrestling Memory Grenade ·

2026/01/15

This week we cover the final month of news & results leading into the big one, WRESTLEMANIA V. It's all about March 1989 in the WWF! On the news side of things.. Roddy Piper returns, John Studd's job in jeopardy, Lanny Poffo undergoes a change, John Tenta tryouts, Superfly Snuka sightings, spring cleaning releases galore (of wrestlers and agents alike), No Holds Barred coming soon, Randy Savage injured, plus all of the latest build to WrestleMania! Then from there, we look into March

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68:33

WMG 183: FEBRUARY 1989 WWF TV (Week 4 - Savage/Hogan...

The Wrestling Memory Grenade ·

2026/01/08

The Grenade is back in 2026 with Episode #183 looking at the final week of February 1989 in the WWF! The Randy Savage/Hulk Hogan "My Side" Stories Continue with Part 2 while everyone ponders whose corner Elizabeth will be in! Plus, Jake Roberts Haunts Andre the Giant, Ted Dibiase gets his Million Dollar Belt, the Brain Busters prepare for battle while Rick Martel unhappy with Strike Force reuniting(?), Rick Rude is ready for the Ultimate Warrior, The Red Rooster vs. Mr. Perfect, Frenchy

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81:49

WMG 182: FEBRUARY 1989 WWF TV (Week 3 - Mania Matches...

The Wrestling Memory Grenade ·

2025/10/23

Things heat up this week on Grenade #182 as the former Mega Powers begin the "my side of the story" vignettes where Randy Savage puts up a good argument as to why Hulk Hogan was "showboating & hotdogging", meanwhile the Hulkster cuts one of the heel-est babyface promos perhaps in wrestling history. Is there lust in the eyes of Hulk? You be the judge after listening to a series of interviews throughout this episode. Plus, the 4 headline matches for WrestleMania V are announced, the

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67:58

WMG 181: FEBRUARY 1989 WWF TV (Week 2 - Hulk...

The Wrestling Memory Grenade ·

2025/10/16

This week on the Grenade we continue through February TV in 1989 of the WWF. The super focus this week is all on the falling out between the Mega Powers after last week's "Main Event" on NBC. We hear from both the Hulkster, who pushes for a title match versus the Macho Man... then we hear from the other side as the Champ Randy Savage sees LUST in the eyes of Hogan for the lovely Elizabeth. Will Randy grant the Hulkster a title shot? Tune in to find out! Plus. "Million Dollar Man" Ted

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54:41

WMG 180: FEBRUARY 1989 WWF TV (Week 1 - It's Main...

The Wrestling Memory Grenade ·

2025/10/09

This week on the Grenade, we kick off February 1989 WWF TV as the announcers begin to discuss the fallout of the Mega Powers implosion from the Main Event. Plus, several feuds begin to take shape on the Road to WrestleMania V. Akeem promises to be the first "BLACK" World Heavyweight Champion, Brooklyn Brawler damn near kills a jobber, Bret "HItman" Hart battles former stablemate "Dangerous" Danny Davis, Sam Houston faces "Million $ Man" Ted Dibiase in a fun TV match, who is "Mark Bow"(?),

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54:20

WMG 179: WWF The Main Event 2/3/89 (The Mega Powers...

The Wrestling Memory Grenade ·

2025/10/02

The time has arrived for the big tag team showdown at the WWF's MAIN EVENT on NBC! We go back to February 3, 1989 as the Mega Powers (Randy "Macho Man" Savage & Hulk Hogan) battle the Twin Towers (Big Boss Man & Akeem)! Relive the action, the drama, the story telling, as the Mega Powers implode before our eyes. An injured Elizabeth, a helpful Hulkster (maybe TOO helpful?), and an accusing Macho Man combine for a dynamite explosion of epic proportions. We cover every aspect of the

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84:39

WMG 178: FEBRUARY 1989 WWF NEWS & RESULTS! (HEEL...

The Wrestling Memory Grenade ·

2025/09/25

This week on the Grenade, we look into all of the news and House Show Results for February 1989 in the WWF! We talk Vince McMahon vs. Ted Turner, Roddy Piper's potential return, JJ Dillon & Tony Schiavone jump to the WWF, the McMahons publicly announce that WRESTLING IS FAKE(?), The Main Event Ratings, Red Rooster earns a stripe (down his head), the final Spectrum event aired on PRISM, MSG under repair, we say goodbye to Superstar Graham, Dick Graham, Kal Rudman & Rod Trongard,

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70:31

WMG 177: JANUARY 1989 WWF TV (Week 4 - Mega...

The Wrestling Memory Grenade ·

2025/09/18

This week on the Grenade, we close out January 1989 with the final weekend of WWF TV. It's non-stop hype for the Friday Night Feb. 3 LIVE NBC Special "The Main Event" where the Mega Powers will take on The Twin Towers! We hear from both sides as the Hulkster explain the "Love Triangle" between he, Randy, & Liz. Meanwhile, the Slickster has Akeem and the Boss Man ready for battle in what it being billed as "the Greatest Tag Team Match in History"! The Brooklyn Brawler makes his in-ring

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WMG 176: JANUARY 1989 WWF TV (Week 3 - Rumble Fallout...

The Wrestling Memory Grenade ·

2025/09/11

The Grenade returns with the fallout from the 1989 Royal Rumble as we look at the weekend of January 21st - 23rd of 1989 in the WWF! The Mega Powers story continues to build as WWF Champ Randy Savage battles Akeem, leading to interference from the Big Boss Man, and Hulk Hogan arrives to save the day! But rather than check on the Macho Man, Hulk elects to pose for the fans, leading to a near showdown with excellent story telling overall and amazing selling from the Savage. The Rougeau

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125:08

WMG 175: THE DEFINITIVE WWF ROYAL RUMBLE 1989 REVIEW...

The Wrestling Memory Grenade ·

2025/09/04

We continue to talk the 1989 WWF Royal Rumble with two halves to this edition! First, we go in depth on the big 30-Man extravaganza this week and all of stories within it... friend vs. friend, foe vs. foe, every man for himself... Then, a special guest as Ray's brother Jesse returns to talk their childhood memories and thoughts on the event. Ax vs. Smash, Andre vs. Jake (and Damian), Mr. Perfect & Shawn Michaels impress, Macho Madness comes after Bad News Brown, another wrinkle in the

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67:08

WMG 174: WWF ROYAL RUMBLE 1989 REVIEW (PART 1)

The Wrestling Memory Grenade ·

2025/08/28

It's time to R-R-RUMBLE! It's time for the 1989 WWF Royal Rumble review! Talking the Super Posedown - Rick Rude vs. Ultimate Warrior leads to much more, 6-Man Tag (2 out of 3 falls) Hacksaw Duggan & The Hart Foundation vs. Dino Bravo & The Rougeaus, Women's Champion Rockin' Robin vs. Judy Martin, Battle for the Crown: King Haku vs. Harley Race! Plus, did Ted Dibiase PURCHASE a higher number from the Dr. of Style(?), Demolition in for a "long night", Jake Roberts looking for Andre

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64:20

WMG 173: JANUARY '89 WWF TV (Rumble Weekend! The...

The Wrestling Memory Grenade ·

2025/08/21

The Grenade is back with episode #173 and it's Royal Rumble weekend here in 1989! It's all the last minute build to the big 30-Man PPV extravaganza, plus the fallout from last week's Saturday Night's Main Event, the Mega Powers/Twin Towers saga heats up, and Bobby Heenan debuts his BROOKLYN BRAWLER on the set of Prime Time Wrestling... A truly shocking transformation from Steve Lombardi to the Brawler character as he attacks not only the Red Rooster but also Gorilla Monsoon with a barstool

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64:59

WMG 172: WWF Saturday Night's Main Event 1/7/89...

The Wrestling Memory Grenade ·

2025/08/14

This week's Grenade dives into the January 7th, 1989 edition of the WWF's Saturday Night's Main Event! The Mega Powers saga continues as Hulk Hogan battles Akeem, with the Big Boss Man in his corner. Will the Macho Man aid in the Hulkster's corner, or will Randy Savage allow his Mega Partner to take a Mega Beatdown? Plus, last chance match for the Honky Tonk Man who challenges IC Champion The Ultimate Warrior one final time in an attempt to regain "his" title belt. Plus, HAIR vs. HAIR when

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74:26

WMG 171: JANUARY 89 WWF TV BEGINS! (TWIN TOWERS FORM,...

The Wrestling Memory Grenade ·

2025/07/31

This week on the Grenade, we kick off 1989 WWF TV! It's Saturday Night's Main Event weekend, and we're just one week out from the Royal Rumble as everyone gets ready for the big PPV event! The Twin Towers of Akeem & The Big Boss Man are formed, Brutus Beefcake samples haircuts for the Outlaw, Big John Studd lifts some serious weights, Ted Dibiase hints at buying a higher number, trouble brews between Bobby Heenan & the Red Rooster, Macho Man trusts no one, what happens if the Rumble

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81:56

WMG 170: JANUARY 1989 WWF NEWS & RESULTS! (The 89...

The Wrestling Memory Grenade ·

2025/07/17

The Wrestling Memory Grenade begins the 1989 WWF Project, featuring JANUARY 1989 WWF NEWS & RESULTS! Talking the WWF's attempt to thwart the various State Athletic Commissions, Red Rooster babyface turn, Steve Lombardi becomes a Brawler, Rick Martel visa issues, SNME news, Tony Schiavone arrives, WrestleMania V venue announced, WWF USA Special up against NWA Chi-Town Rumble, Bobby Heenan on the All-Madden Team, Macho Man vs. Bad News Brown in a Street Fight, Rockers vs. Brain Busters,

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76:26

WMG #169: FINISHING THE 1988 WWF PROJECT! (12/24/88 -...

The Wrestling Memory Grenade ·

2025/07/10

We close out the 1988 WWF Project this week by looking at the final 2 weeks of December '88 WWF TV! Everyone prepares for the Royal Rumble as it will be friend against friend and partner against partner! Plus, Big John Studd returns and renounces Bobby Heenan as his manager, Bad News Brown & Randy Savage have a wild brawl, The Bushwhackers meet Santa Claus (sort of), the Brain announces where he stands in the "Battle for the Crown" when King Haku meets Harley Race, Honky Tonk & Greg

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56:37

WMG #168: December 1988 WWF TV (Week 3) Royal Rumble...

The Wrestling Memory Grenade ·

2025/06/19

This week on the Grenade, we move another week closer to closing out 1988 in the WWF as we look at the weekend TV for December 17th through the 19th. The entire Royal Rumble card is finalized! Vince McMahon verbally attacks Mr. Fuji's accent to the point that Jesse Ventura has to be the voice of reason. Brother Love finds out what happens when you use the word "SNAKE" in front of Andre the Giant. Tag Champs Demolition continue to demolish & destroy the competition as they prepare for

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50:11

WMG #167: December 1988 WWF TV (Week 2)...

The Wrestling Memory Grenade ·

2025/06/05

This week in the Grenade we continue on through December 1988 in the WWF, looking at another week of TV! The Rockers & Brain Busters continue their issues from the Survivor Series, with a wild brawl around the arena. Randy Savage speaks out on would-be challenger Bad News Brown. Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan meet the Bushwhackers at Busch Gardens in Tampa. Tag Champs Demolition have words for former manager Mr. Fuji and the Powers of Pain. Ronnie Garvin makes his WWF debut. Lanny

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74:46

WMG #166: December 1988 WWF TV (Week 1) Bushwhackers,...

The Wrestling Memory Grenade ·

2025/05/29

This week on the Grenade we kick off December 1988 TV in the WWF. We get our first glimpse of the Bushwhackers, but they're not the only "team" to debut, as we are also introduced to the Rosati Sisters as part of Prime Time. Plus, Macho Man responds to Bad News Brown's accusations of Elizabeth, Jack Tunney has a ruling on the future of Brown, Andre the Giant has words for Jake Roberts who he feels cost him the WWF Title on SNME, Harley Race is coming for his crown, Red Rooster vs. Sam

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88:29

WMG 165: DECEMBER 1988 WWF NEWS & RESULTS! (Debuts,...

The Wrestling Memory Grenade ·

2025/05/22

This week, The Wrestling Memory Grenade looks at DECEMBER 1988 WWF NEWS & RESULTS! Talking Debuts & Returns, Blue Blazer Injury, Sugar Ray/Lalonde revenue, Warrior's Car Stolen at gun point, WWF Champion "Macho Man" Randy Savage takes on all comers from Rick Rude to Bad News Brown, Hulk Hogan continues his feud with the Big Boss Man, Andre the Giant faces Jake Roberts (and Damian), Demolition vs. Powers of Pain heats up as the WWF drives the point home that the PoP are the heels, IC

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