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Greetings From Allentown

Greetings From Allentown is a podcast taking a look at the history of pro wrestling through the lens of weekly TV episodes from the 70s through the 90s covering WWF, WCW and much more!

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03:57:34

GFA Live #98: WrestleMania 8

Greetings From Allentown ·

2022/05/10

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WrestleMania 8 from the original PPV feed of April 5, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * A near frame by frame breakdown of the bizarre finish to the Hulk Hogan-Sid Justice match and finding different people to blame * The Piper-Bret match: a magnificent swerve? * Killing off Jake Roberts and the DDT all at once * Is Breaking Bad's Heisenberg actually Jake Roberts? * Trying to convince the Macho Man to

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02:16:58

GFA Live #97: WWF Superstars 04-04-1992

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2022/05/01

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from April 4, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Who is the "greatest superstar" in WWF/E history? * What words Vince McMahon might want to use in place of "airport" * "Foul-mouthed" Elizabeth makes a return * The writing on Hulk Hogan's wikipedia page * Will Sid say "Why" in his promo * Non-compete clauses * The actor playing Downtown Bruno on the NBC TV show Young Rock * Sean Mooney and

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02:34:46

GFA Live #96: March to WrestleMania 8 ("Thank you for...

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2022/04/30

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the USA Network special March to WrestleMania 8 from March 29, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The respective wedding experience in Boston and Italy * Proper movie roles from 1988-93 for Hulk Hogan * Reliving all the greatest hits of the early '92 journey * A reminder on John Tenta's age in March 1992 * Vince's "serious" interview with Hulk Hogan * Shawn Michaels and pre-WrestleMania specials Email:

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01:52:58

GFA Live #95: WWF Superstars 03-28-1992

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2022/04/09

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from March 28, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * A coincidence involving weddings * Lex Luger's first(?) appearance on WWF TV * The hilarity of the setting for Ric Flair's "press conference" * Papa Shango's shoulderbreaker * The British Bulldog consults the NY Times Style Guide * The variations of the Natural Disasters' finisher * Sid spreads the Good Word and the Sid variant to Mean

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02:13:43

GFA Live #94: WWF Challenge 03-22-1992 (Flair promo...

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2022/04/06

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Wrestling Challenge from March 22, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Peter's experiences in Dallas for WrestleMania weekend * An actual Undertaker vs Papa Shango match * Enjoying Jake Roberts before he departs * The bizarre subtext of how Elizabeth is referenced in the Flair/Savage angle * Shawn Michaels' first "Jack"? * Ric Flair's everyday wardrobe * What crime Nailz got sent to the joint for

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02:02:35

GFA Live #93 WWF Superstars 03-14-1992

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2022/03/27

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from March 14, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * What happened to GFA Live 92? * Ric Flair and Vince McMahon out at a restaurant * Keithie wants to make dinner for Bret Hart * The bizarre subtext of how Elizabeth is referenced in the Flair/Savage angle * The problem with Tito Santana's El Matador-era hair * Another Sid squash and Virgil sticks his nose in, literally * Has Roddy Piper

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02:08:41

GFA Live #91: WWF Wrestling Challenge 03-01-1992...

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2022/03/13

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Wrestling Challenge from March 1, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Falling out of a bunk bed * Jake Roberts ends the Funeral Parlor and gets flustered by the Undertaker * Sid's verbal tick that was corrected * New tag team champs and the weird way in which it was reveals * Bill Paxton: bankable Hollywood star * Bret Hart smiles! * Combining the Piper Coke Scale and the Hogan Brother games * The

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02:38:49

GFA Live #90: WWF Superstars 02-22-1992 (Undertaker...

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2022/03/05

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from February 22, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Bret Hart's patience with a photographer * Mr. Perfect gets weird in the opening segment * Describing the experience at the Lyndon B. Johnson Library in Austin, TX * Tatanka makes a bold declaration * The "extras" from the Jake Roberts-Randy Savage SNME match * Multiple Hulk Hogan games and gambling * A bonus segment looking at the

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01:55:00

GFA Live #89: WWF Superstars 02-15-1992 (WM8 changes)

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2022/02/24

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from February 15, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * A new name for this 1992 WWF series * The opening slander-fest of Sid Justice * The subtle way in which the Flair-Savage-Elizabeth angle was started * Which Nasty Boy was better in WCW * Sensational Sherri appears with Shawn Michaels for the first time * Keithie continues to gamble on Hogan promos against his better judgment *

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02:27:11

GFA Live #88: WWF Wrestling Challenge 02-09-1992 (Sid...

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2022/02/19

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Wrestling Challenge from February 9, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The unusual circumstances of there being two versions of Wrestling Challenge * A comprehensive analysis of Sid destroying the Barber Shop once and for all * Lord Alfred Hayes and the slandering of Sid Justice * A Nasty Boys death pool * A pair of current celebrities show up in the original commercials * Wordle and people's sex

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01:34:44

GFA Live #87: WWF Superstars 02-08-1992

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2022/02/13

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from February 8, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Noticing more things from the press conference * The notion of Papa Shango interrupting a WrestleMania main event * Trying to count the number of times Hulk Hogan says "brother" at 2X speed...yet again * Sid's wonderful apology * Another Piper Coke scale, with sponsorship opportunities! Lineup: - Natural Disasters vs. Bob Avery/Raymond

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02:23:01

GFA Live #86: WWF Superstars 02-01-1992

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2022/02/06

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from February 1, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * A comprehensive breakdown of the press conference to announce who will face Ric Flair at WrestleMania VIII * Thoughts on the ongoing Winter Olympics * Figuring out when Hogan and Savage reconciled in kayfabe * Sensational Sherri's new love interest and why Ted DiBiase was willing to let her walk * Rethinking LOD's career path * The

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02:36:58

GFA Live #85: WWF Wrestling Challenge 01-26-1992

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2022/01/29

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Wrestling Challenge from January 26, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Thoughts on the Prime Time Wrestling "roundtable" format * WWF's use of the term "undisputed" * In what year was Elizabeth the hottest? * Original commercials including one for M&Ms * Not feeling the Tatanka push * A wacky sitcom pitched for the Warlord and the Barbarian * Trying to count the number of times Hulk Hogan says

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01:55:50

GFA Live #84: 1992 WWF Royal Rumble

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2022/01/18

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the 1992 WWF Royal Rumble! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Enjoying the commentary * The notion of a meal ticket and its origins * A complete history of Ric Flair/Barbarian high fives * Gorilla Monsoon being allowed to swear Lineup: - Roddy Piper vs The Mountie - The Royal Rumble match Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod

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01:29:56

GFA Live #83: WWF Superstars 01-18-1992

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2022/01/09

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from January 18, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Repetition of intros * The Mountie kicks off his glorious two day title reign * Marty Jannetty's pants from the famous Barber Shop segment * Brutus Beefcake's terribleness as a mediator * Macho Man batting leadoff * The incident that led to Brian Knobbs missing the Royal Rumble * Hulk Hogan takes a trip down memory lane, and leaves out a

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01:55:36

GFA Live #82: WWF Superstars 01-11-1992

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2022/01/01

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from January 11, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The passing of Betty White * Ric Flair's various alternate "real world title" belts * Back to the Future and spoiling old shows * The Tuesday in Texas post match between Macho Man and Jake Roberts....and the awkward transition on this show * Micromachines man Hulk Hogan * An anti-drug message from an unlikely source * Getting to the

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02:05:25

GFA Live #81: World Championship Wrestling 07-20-1991

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2021/12/18

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about World Championship Wrestling from July 20, 1991! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Debating the biggest BS guy in wrestling history * Yet another WCW blunder on the Great American Bash '91 * More ranting about David Koechner relating to "Happy" Corbin * Michael Hayes's career ending at a relatively young age * Rebooking the Lex Luger 1991 heel turn and title reign * Time travelling and spoiling events for

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03:38:58

GFA Live #80: Casino (1995)

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2021/12/06

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the 1995 film Casino! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The many conversations taking place in cars * Thoughts on spiral staircases * Analyzing various moves made by characters * Frankie Marino's (Frank Vincent) baseball swings * Issues with casino table games, mainly blackjack * The source of 3 GFA Live drops * The guy who played Sam Rothstein's mob lawyer * The difference between Lester Diamond and James

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02:43:09

GFA Live #79: My Cousin Vinny (1992)

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2021/11/28

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the 1992 film My Cousin Vinny! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Breaking down courtroom manner and grounds for appeal if Billy and Stan were found guilty * Marisa Tomei's floral backless dress * Pointing out Joe Pesci's "sideburns clip" * Playing the BS Game, where Vincent LaGuardia Gambini is a master * Ralph Macchio's relative Italian-ness * Hating on Stan and his flip-flopping ways * The connection

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01:52:32

225. WWF Superstars 08-18-1990 (Jesse Ventura's final...

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2021/11/11

Jesse Ventura signs off from WWF TV (for 9 years) on this edition of WWF Superstars from August 18, 1990! * Jesse Ventura's last words on WWF TV and exploring how he might have felt about future angles * Earthquake's similarity to Roddy Piper as a Hulk Hogan foil * Queen Sherri has fun with a prop * Is it possible that Stu Hart held down his son Bret by accident? * The sad decline of Bad News Brown as evidenced by the bandage he wore * Predicting the order of a Demolition 3 man promo *

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