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Legendary Wrestling Obsession

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Join the Legendary Wrestling Obsession hosts as they provide a front row seat on their experience of the death of the territories and the rise of the Golden Era via the Rock ’n Wrestling Connection. A show devoted to the fan experience, how wrestling affected us and how it affected you. Relive the Saturday Night Main Event and Clash of the Champions series along with special bonus episodes. We ask two questions, how did you become a fan and how did the rise of the WWF juggernaut affect you?

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02:36:13

Saturday Night’s Main Event IX, January 4th, 1987 Part 1

Legendary Wrestling Obsession ·

2023/10/07

SNME roars into a new year and begins a clear path to the Pontiac Silverdome. In this episode we review the happenings on syndicated TV in December of 1986 up to the big show as well as some key house show results. Andre's reinstatement, the Piper vs Adonis feud, Hogan vs Kamala, a defining Bulldogs title defence in Hamilton and the Bunkhouse Battle Royals are all key. This all will set the table for Part 2 and the SNME card that features the first cage match in national television history. Follow

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02:45:10

Growing Up AWA Part 2 (Patreon Bonus Episode)

Legendary Wrestling Obsession ·

2023/09/28

Your hosts peel back the curtain to release the first of our Patreon exclusive episodes. It's the follow up to "Growing Up AWA Part 1". The show largely covers and expands on items discussed in the first episode (we recommend you go back and listen to Part 1 if you haven't already). The episode also covers Corey and Geoff's experience at the live AEW Winnipeg show back in March of this year. Follow us on: Twitter/X @LegWreObsession Patreon patreon.com/LegendaryWrestlingObsession

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02:44:07

Great American Bash, Charlotte, July 5th, 1986

Legendary Wrestling Obsession ·

2023/09/22

The wrap up of the Flair/Morton feud leads us to a stadium show on July 5th. The NWA's Great American Bash is in full swing and it's the biggest night in the singles career of Ricky Morton. The Midnight Express & Jim Cornette take on Dusty, Magnum and Baby Doll in a cage & the Road Warriors & Russians face off in a double chain match. All of that and much more including a tribute to the late Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissie & Geoff redefines comedy with a commercial for the ages. Follow us

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02:20:48

Road to the 1986 Great American Bash

Legendary Wrestling Obsession ·

2023/09/11

Summer may be over for real but things are just heating up at the Legendary Wrestling Obsession podcast. We track a handful of hot feuds as JCP storms towards their second season of "Bash" cards in arenas and stadiums around the country. Ric Flair and the Horsemen try to eliminate Ricky Morton, Magnum TA and Nikita are on a collision course for the United States title, at the same time the Russians and Road Warriors aren't done with each other, the Midnight Express has a ton of trouble with the

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02:20:51

Saturday Night’s Main Event VIII, November 29th, 1986...

Legendary Wrestling Obsession ·

2023/08/31

It's time for Geoff's favorite match as a heel Jake the Snake Roberts challenges a heel Macho Man Randy Savage for the IC belt. Hogan goes to war with a demi-god and Piper and Orton collide in a battle of best friends. The Killer Bees and Hart Foundation make their SNME debut as part of an action packed card. Tune in to the show because "THIS IS WHERE THE POWER LIES!!!" Follow us on: Twitter/X @LegWreObsession Patreon patreon.com/LegendaryWrestlingObsession

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02:18:09

Saturday Night’s Main Event VIII, November 29th, 1986...

Legendary Wrestling Obsession ·

2023/08/26

It's the set up show for the November 86 SNME! We follow a babyface Honkytonk Man, the rise of an evil ref and Piper is on the trail to get revenge against Orton and Muraco but a returning Adrian Adonis may have something to say about that. Business picks up as the Bulldogs and Hart Foundation enter a new stage of their rivalry. Follow us on: Twitter/X @LegWreObsession Patreon patreon.com/LegendaryWrestlingObsession

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01:59:55

Saturday Night’s Main Event VII, October 4th, 1986...

Legendary Wrestling Obsession ·

2023/08/17

Jesse's back and so is Saturday Night's Main Event! The fall of 86 sees the continuation of the Hogan/Piper feud, an all new Rowdy Roddy Piper and the British Bulldogs defend their titles against their greatest rivals. Oh... and there's dragons, like real dragons... or at least mini crocodiles or something. Don't miss it! Follow us on: Twitter/X @LegWreObsession Patreon patreon.com/LegendaryWrestlingObsession

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03:09:21

Saturday Night’s Main Event VII, October 4th, 1986...

Legendary Wrestling Obsession ·

2023/08/10

It's the set up to the October 4th 1986 SNME broadcast. We track a busy summer for the British Bulldogs, including an impossible match against Studd & Bundy. Hogan defends against Adonis and Mr #1derful has his sights set on the champs belt. Roddy Piper returns and the slow build feud with Adonis boils over in the fall. The debut of the mailbag and more... Follow us on: Twitter/X @LegWreObsession Patreon patreon.com/LegendaryWrestlingObsession

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02:30:48

The WWF Big Event, August 28th, 1986 Part 2

Legendary Wrestling Obsession ·

2023/08/03

The big show is at hand and it's quite the visual. The Orndorff vs Hogan feud has gasoline poured on it in an amazing main event. Ricky's first high profile shot at revenge against Jake the Snake and a 6-man tag involving the Heenan Family and the Machines. A new cross promotion toy line and the memories of an arcade classic are all coming at you. Follow us on: Twitter/X @LegWreObsession Patreon patreon.com/LegendaryWrestlingObsession

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02:36:47

The WWF Big Event, August 28th, 1986 Part 1

Legendary Wrestling Obsession ·

2023/07/26

It's the set up episode to a record setting outdoor show in Canada. Follow the WWF through the summer of 1986 on the way to the largest attendance at a wrestling show in history (to that point). There's so much happening that we can't even mention it all including: Gene on the hunt for the Machines, heel vs heel tag team matches, Savage defends his IC title against Mr Wonderful and Geoff coins the phrase for some new "patented" wrestling terms. Note: "The Clothesline Heard Around the World" is such

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02:39:12

Saturday Night’s Main Event VI, May 3rd, 1986 Part 2

Legendary Wrestling Obsession ·

2023/07/20

This episode completes the set up for WM II and the May SNME card. Relive the Hogan/JYD vs The Funk Brothers match, witness as the Snake strikes the Dragon and a best 2 out of 3 falls match between Sheik/Volkoff and an injured champion British Bulldog team. What does the Genesis video "Land of Confusion" have to do with it all? Listen to find out! Please follow us on Twitter @LegWreObsession Check out our bonus content at Patreon: patreon.com/LegendaryWrestlingObsession

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02:01:44

Saturday Night’s Main Event VI, May 3rd, 1986 Part 1

Legendary Wrestling Obsession ·

2023/07/11

It's the set up to WrestleMania II and eventually SNME VI. An instant classic between Steamboat and Bret Hart, managers stepping in the ring, Mean Gene making some moves and a Snake is on the loose. Part II covering the actual broadcast will be released next week.

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03:37:56

NWA/JCP Superstars on the Superstation, February 7th,...

Legendary Wrestling Obsession ·

2023/07/04

It's time to turn the channel to TBS and take a peak at how a whole other world of wrestling was operating. Or should we call this... "NOT growing up NWA". It's the first televised special for Jim Crockett Promotions on TBS. Join us as we explore the lead up through some of the World Championship Wrestling broadcasts. We got the "Express" tag teams, the Road Warriors, Dusty, Flair and and an appearance by Willie Nelson. An American staple released on the 4th of July... what could be better?

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03:29:45

Saturday Night’s Main Event V, March 1st, 1986

Legendary Wrestling Obsession ·

2023/06/27

It's the lead up to Wrestlemania II! Hogan defends against Muraco and gets a large surprise thanks to the Weasel and the British Bulldogs make their SNME debut and show why they are the greatest tag team of all time (maybe). There aren't any costume or mother's day parties but we do get the debut of the Real American video and the Slammy's!

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02:35:31

AWA Starcage, April 21st, 1985

Legendary Wrestling Obsession ·

2023/06/16

The LWO podcast uncovers a forgotten or perhaps overlooked gem... the AWA's Starcage 1985. This super card from St Paul's featured a triple main event. Join your hosts as we revisit the AWA in the spring of 1985. We cover the lead up to this non-PPV event by looking at some cool house show matches in January and March that set up this themed show. Experience the thrills of Curt Hennig nearly being decapitated and see what happens when a crowd tries to attack the Road Warriors! We also feature an

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02:52:53

Saturday Night’s Main Event IV, January 4th, 1986

Legendary Wrestling Obsession ·

2023/06/08

It's the Christmas/New Years at the Beach edition of Saturday Night's Main Event. Join us for all the fun; water slides, swimming lessons, Hogan defends his belt against a former NWA champion and Bobby Heenan makes a guest appearance on commentary. We talk some 80's toys including Monchichi... you'll have to listen to figure that one out!

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03:23:03

Saturday Night’s Main Event III, November 2nd, 1985

Legendary Wrestling Obsession ·

2023/06/01

The Legendary Wrestling Obsession podcast is back on the the trail to cover every Saturday Night's Main Event episode. This week it's a special Halloween edition from November 2nd, 1985. Experience the debut of two iconic heels, a tag match for the ages and a costume party second to none. The chills, the thrills and yes some pie in the face!

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01:29:57

Growing Up AWA Part 1

Legendary Wrestling Obsession ·

2023/05/25

Join your hosts Corey and Geoff as they recount their childhood days of discovering wrestling through the AWA. Verne, Bockwinkel, the High Flyers, Andre, Mean Gene, Jess & Adrian and the birth of the biggest star in the business and most iconic tag team are all part of the fun. Plop yourself down for a dose of "All Star Wrestling" as we found and lost the AWA. Please note that parts 2 & 3 of this episode will be available on our Patreon Channel - patreon.com/LegendaryWrestlingObsession

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01:29:21

Saturday Night’s Main Event II, October 5th, 1985 Part 2

Legendary Wrestling Obsession ·

2023/05/21

Part 2 of this extended episode features the show review and our "What If" segment. Volkoff threatens nuclear war and Piper explains that he'll collect the Orndorff bounty from Heenan's grandma if Bobby doesn't pay up. Don't miss a second of the action!

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02:04:38

Saturday Night’s Main Event II, October 5th, 1985 Part 1

Legendary Wrestling Obsession ·

2023/05/18

The fall out of the WWF's first NBC special leads to hot action throughout the summer and early fall. Piper, Orndorff, Hogan, Andre & Bundy and a few title changes are on the menu as we get ready for a wedding? Note: due to technical difficulties this episode is being released in two parts. Expect Part II (the review of the show) to be released on the weekend or sooner. We got a little over ambitious with the content so this show is longer than intended. We hope you enjoy it.

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