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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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03:03:38

GFA Live #78: WWF Prime Time Wrestling 09-09-1991...

Greetings From Allentown ·

2021/11/07

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Prime Time Wrestling from September 9, 1991! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Ric Flair debuts with a lengthy promo including one part the WWE Network edits out * Is someone trying to kill Pete? * Piper or Savage: Which is #2 most influential of the WWF Golden Era? * Naming the matches that "made" certain wrestlers * Letters from the United Kingdom to the Legion of Doom * Playing the "who will they

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02:21:51

GFA Live #77: WWF Superstars 08-31-1991

Greetings From Allentown ·

2021/10/31

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from August 31, 1991! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Sid Justice saves the day at the spartan wedding reception for the Macho Man and Elizabeth * What's the deal beta carotine? * An unexpected history of Harvey Whippleman * Clashing over David Letterman * Taking issue with what Piper does to the Big Gold Belt * Betting on Jim Duggan's promo * Keith's wrestler death pool update * Women

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02:45:13

GFA Live #76: SummerSlam 1991 (Part 2)

Greetings From Allentown ·

2021/10/23

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF SummerSlam '91 from August 26, 1991! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Earthquake and the "missing top" promo * More kicking out of finishers! * The Mountie's hilarious antics being dragged to prison * What is the best WWF Legion of Doom match? * Sid Justice's work as the referee * The limited guest list for the wedding * Where to next for GFA Live? Lineup: - Jailhouse Match: The Big Bossman vs The

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01:32:32

224. WWF All Star Wrestling 01-19-1985 (Jesse Ventura...

Greetings From Allentown ·

2021/10/19

A historic changing of the guard on commentary kicks off this edition of WWF All Star Wrestling from January 19, 1985! * The disappointment of the Mosca-Ventura transfer on commentary * Jesse's lack of immediate chemistry with PBP man Jack Reynolds * Magnificent Muraco tells on Mean Gene in a promo * What was the peak of Mike Rotundo's career? * Angelo Mosca Jr.: What are we doing here? * Cheerful human being Ken Patera * The future of the podcast * Bob Orton and Arn Anderson

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01:47:06

GFA Live #75: SummerSlam 1991 (Part 1)

Greetings From Allentown ·

2021/10/16

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF SummerSlam '91 from August 26, 1991! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Gushing over the Mr. Perfect-Bret Hart match * Bruce Hart's "look" at the show next to his father * Once again betting on the sequencing of a Bushwhackers + Andre the Giant promo * Ted DiBiase's breathing * The absurd label on "Hulk Hogan's locker room" * Continuity among Slick's trio of guys * Last night's Suzuki-Danielson

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02:14:09

GFA Live #74: WWF Superstars 08-24-1991

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2021/10/10

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from August 24, 1991! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Settling some business at a wrestling show and a Florida resort * The Warlord's busy day in September 1991 * Betting on the sequencing of a Bushwhackers + Andre the Giant promo * Bodybuilding Lifestyles magazine * The Mountie tours the jail ahead of the SummerSlam match * A match that never happened: Ricky Steamboat vs Curt Hennig *

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01:25:17

223. NWA Main Event 06-12-1988 (Arn vs Luger)

Greetings From Allentown ·

2021/09/30

Three big name matches highlight this edition of NWA Main Event from June 12, 1988! * The Midnight Express' feud with the Fantastics * How Stan Lane impacted people's lives * The development of Sting being taken slow * Dr. Death Steve Williams acts like the annoying guy at a bar * Missing the Arn Anderson music * JJ Dillon being effective but very different from the managers then in the WWF * Kevin Sullivan gets the wives involved, what can go wrong? * Last night's Arn Anderson promo on Cody

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01:42:23

GFA Live #73: WWF Superstars 08-17-1991 (Final...

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2021/09/26

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from August 17, 1991! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Breaking down the 3rd and final Jake Roberts/Ultimate Warrior vignette, including a count of times "Snake Man" is said * Pondering bad Mr. Perfect matches * Remaking Shawshank Redemption with Hulk Hogan in one of the roles * A funny observation from Return of the Jedi * Jimmy Snuka's boots and long tights * The relative cocaine usage of

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02:18:19

GFA Live #72: Dirty Work (1998)

Greetings From Allentown ·

2021/09/15

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the 1998 film Dirty Work! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * RIP Norm Macdonald * Outlining the legal issues and business faults of the movie * Artie Lange's character's wardrobe * Chris Farley's brilliance in a movie released six months after his death * Don Rickles brilliantly roasting Artie Lange * Guys who show up in Sandler movies * Why is Kathy attracted to Mitch? * Quotable lines * Keithie reacts

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02:18:56

GFA Live #71: WWF Wrestling Challenge 08-11-1991...

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2021/09/11

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Wrestling Challenge from August 11, 1991! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The quick bombshell at the end of the show with Bobby Heenan holding the Big Gold Belt/NWA title * Breaking down the 2nd Jake Roberts/Ultimate Warrior vignette from the cemetary * Indecisive Sid Justice * Famous angles on Wrestling Challenge and how they are all in 1991-92 * The worst world title change of the WWF Golden era * A

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01:30:56

222. WWE Superstars 11-10-2011 (Daniel Bryan vs...

Greetings From Allentown ·

2021/09/09

Time to get weird with a trip to the 21st century to celebrate the greatness of Bryan Danielson/Daniel Bryan on this YouTube-era edition of WWE Superstars from November 10, 2011! * Why this show was chosen * Evaluating the three acquisitions for AEW: Punk, Danielson, and Cole * Comparing Adam Cole to a guy no one in the audience has ever heard of * Trying to figure out who everyone is in the open to 2011 Superstars * Some questions about Alberto Del Rio, starting with "Why" * A bizarre lie on

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02:07:28

GFA Live #70: WWF Superstars 07-27-1991

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2021/09/05

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from July 27, 1991! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The magic of the local promo * Sgt. Slaughter gets too sexual * A Bobby Heenan de facto BABYFACE promo * Making up baseball prospects trades involving the Warlord * Stone Cold Steve Austin's kayfabe arrest sheet * A theory about the Mountie match on this show from Edmonton * Writing an angle for Prime Time Wrestling in 1991 involving a

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01:52:15

221. WWF Superstars 08-22-1987 (Orndorff fires...

Greetings From Allentown ·

2021/09/02

It's baaaaack! The flagship pod returns with a look at a very busy edition of WWF Superstars from August 22, 1987! * Travels in the desert for SummerSlam, red rocks, the Grand Canyon, and the site of famous movie scenes * Paul Orndorff extricates himself from a crowded Heenan Family * The great irony of Ken Patera's opponent's name * Caring but not really about how Oliver Humperdink debuted in the WWF * Promotion for Piledriver: The Wrestling Album II in full swing * How Strike Force got their

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01:42:52

GFA Live #69: WWF Superstars 07-20-1991

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2021/08/28

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from July 20, 1991! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Pete's "Casino" tribute to Keithie from Las Vegas last week * The little-known "Sid variant" of COVID * A crazy Vince McMahon PSA on drug testing in the WWF * Redoing the Nasty Boys title reign and extending it out * Meanings of "Late Stage" re: Slick * The internet rabbit hole of wrestler records * Hulk Hogan puts over the Warlord like

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01:38:57

GFA Live #68: WWF Superstars 06-15-1991 (Tugboat heel...

Greetings From Allentown ·

2021/08/14

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from June 15, 1991! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Tugboat becomes "Hurricane Fred" * The 1988 film Vice Versa * Sexualizing Andre the Giant and Jimmy Hart * Col. Mustafa's payoff at SummerSlam 1991 * The awkward debut of Coach * Bret Hart's updated gear Lineup: Bret Hart vs. Louie Spicolli Update: Andre the Giant injured by Earthquake Ted DiBiase vs. Larry Ludden WBF Championship Promos

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01:33:52

GFA Live #67: WCW Worldwide 11-23-1991 (Bobby Eaton...

Greetings From Allentown ·

2021/08/07

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WCW Worldwide from November 23, 1991! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * "Taking it on the chin" and other tales from the Outer Banks * Peeing in the ocean * Beautiful Bobby (RIP) goes rogue and joins the Dangerous Alliance * Rick Rude as a turning point for 1991 WCW * A special According to Larry: Will he mention Bruno? * Pondering potential interviews * Correcting the narrative on Bray Wyatt's WWE

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00:56:08

GFA Live #66: WWF Wrestling Challenge 01-17-1988

Greetings From Allentown ·

2021/07/25

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Wrestling Challenge from January 17, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Getting ready for the "Rumble Royal" * Bill Eadie against Paul Orndorff career-wise * Better 1988: Young Stallions or Conquistadors? * An unexpected studio audience emerges * Keithie's misadventures at a Virginia Dunkin' Lineup: • Jake The Snake Roberts vs. Gino Carabello • Demolition vs. Omar Atlas and Rex King • Ron Bass

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01:10:11

GFA Live #65: WCW Saturday Night 06-03-1995

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2021/07/18

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WCW Saturday Night from June 3, 1995! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Hazing in wrestling * Was this the peak of Sean Waltman's career? * Lusting after Sister Sherri * Savage in red and yellow: blame it on the Slim Jims * The first ever "Swirlie" match * The four hour cut of Planes Trains and Automobiles that once existed * Pete trying to find his "podcast game" Lineup: 1-2-3 Kid vs. Bret Hart (C) for

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01:18:10

220. World Class Championship Wrestling 01-19-1985...

Greetings From Allentown ·

2021/07/15

The Nature Boy heads to the Lone Star State to defend the NWA World title against Terry Gordy on this edition of World Class Championship Wrestling from January 19, 1985! * Thoughts on the concept of the "traveling NWA champion" * Ric Flair in full mack mode with Sunshine * Bill Mercer gets personal with Billy Jack Haynes and Sunshine * Distracting in any way possible to get through a terrible opener * The new distinction between Rip Oliver and Rip Rogers * Canada merchandise * 1985 WCCW: The

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01:20:49

GFA Live #64: WWF Monday Night RAW 07-11-1994 (Bret...

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2021/07/12

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Monday Night RAW from July 11, 1994! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Why the 1994 world title reign was Bret Hart's best * Was this the peak of Sean Waltman's career? * Planning a good summit like Crush and Randy Savage * Booking Razor Ramon and Diesel in 1996 WWF * An announcement of the Summerslam main event, with apologies to the world champion * Far too much baseball talk for a wrestling podcast *

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