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The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop

The WrestleCopia Network

Wrestling legend Bob Roop goes back in time to recount various stories, memories, and historical moments from throughout his wrestling career!

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96:45

Episode 39: Talking Muraco, Steamboat, Steinborn,...

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop ·

2024/09/12

This week on the Wrestling Stoop, Bob Roop talks the end if his run in the Florida territory as he heads off to San Francisco in early 1977. Bob Roop reunites with Bob Orton Jr. to recapture the Florida Tag Titles and take out former NWA World Champion Jack Brisco. From there, we play the "Name Game" and discuss the likes of Don Muraco on the beach, King Curtis Iaukea's beach-front enterprise, a reunion with Sam Steamboat, wrestling the natural rookie Ricky Steamboat, the powerful Milo

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104:30

Episode 38: ANATOMY OF A FEUD: KEIRN VS. ROOP! Plus,...

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop ·

2024/08/29

This week on The Wrestling Stoop, Bob Roop breaks down his entire white-hot feud vs. Steve Keirn in 1976... how they put it together, how it played out on TV, the background of Colonel Dick Keirn, the reaction from promoter Jim Barnett, booker "Assassin" Jody Hamilton's advice, fans making threats and using guns, and how the matches played out at the arenas. Bob also pays respect to the recent passing of legendary figures within the business, as he shares memories of his time working with

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98:09

Episode 37: Injuries, Ortons, The Gladiator, & More!...

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop ·

2024/08/22

This week The Wrestling Stoop goes in depth as we tackle the first 6 months of 1976 in the Florida territory! A 6-month story arch with many twists & turns! We tackle the formation of "The Bobs", as a deadly triad begins. Bob Roop begins teaming with Bob Orton, Jr... and the duo quickly make a huge impression after they piledrive Mike Graham on the studio floor and put him out of action for more than a month. We talk the feud against Eddie Graham, the Florida Tag Title run, the imminent

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96:40

Episode 36: Kevin Sullivan Memories, Gordon Solie's...

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop ·

2024/08/15

This week on The Wrestling Stoop, Bob Roop shares memories and stories of his time working with the legendary Kevin Sullivan. Plus, Bob shares the memory of a time he was asked by Eddie Graham to "persuade" outlaw promoter Ron Hill to shut down his Florida promotion. Bob admits to being a "shooter", but what happens when a wrestling shooter meets a .357 Magnum? From there, Bob also recounts Gordon Solie's one gripe with Eddie Graham, a rib played on Pak Song, he talks Big Bad John coming to

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97:58

Episode 35: Mike Graham, Rick Martel Rib, Larry...

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop ·

2024/08/01

It's The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop, Episode #35. This week we head back to the Florida territory in 1975 to talk Mike Graham, a rib on Rick Martel, Buddy Fuller's bad luck at racquetball, catching up with George McCreary, teaming with Larry Hennig, Jack Brisco, Terry Funk, Abdullah the Butcher, revitalizing Roop's run by being paired with Bob Orton Jr., booking wrestling like a "variety show", and so much more!A former National AAU Champion and U.S. Olympian, Bob doesn’t hold back and

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91:44

Episode 34: Eddie Graham Deep Dive, Tragos/Thesz Hall...

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop ·

2024/07/25

The Wrestling Stoop is back with Episode #34 as Bob talks his recent trip to the 2024 Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame Ceremonies, plus it's more 1975 in the CWF! Bob takes a deep dive into his personal experiences with promoter Eddie Graham, from meeting Eddie at a banquet while Graham was on top of the heap, to some fun stories of Bob wrestling Eddie in the ring, to Graham's bad financial decisions later in life and his tragic end. From there we talk wrestlers Blading, Olympic wrestler turned

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101:42

Episode 33: Harley Race, Bob Armstrong, LeDuc,...

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop ·

2024/07/18

The Wrestling Stoop is back with Episode #33 as Bob Roop discusses his return to Florida in November 1974 and moving into 1975. Talking "Bullet" Bob Armstrong, Harley Race, The Mongolian Stomper, Jos LeDuc, James J. Dillon, Apache Bull Ramos, Danny Hodge, Eddie Graham's payoffs, the jobs of a heel, playing your character in public, & more!A former National AAU Champion and U.S. Olympian, Bob doesn’t hold back and opens up about his time in the world of Professional Wrestling.Available

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103:52

Episode 32: The Georgia War! (The NWA vs. Ann Gunkel)

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop ·

2024/06/27

This week on The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop, it's a very special episode as we break down the infamous "Georgia War" of the 1970s between the big bad men of the NWA vs. Promoter Ann Gunkel and her "All-South" promotion! Bob shares insights on many of the key players from Jim Barnett to Buddy Fuller. We also talk Bob's time in Goergia, circa 1974, the intentions he was brought in for, plus a bonus Knoxville story involving Ron Garvin & Ron Fuller, and so much more!A former National AAU

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99:03

Episode 31: All Japan Tour 1974 (Backlund, Steele,...

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop ·

2024/06/20

This week on The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop, we talk Bob's second tour of Japan, this time working for The Giant Baba's All Japan promotion! We discuss names like a rookie Bob Backlund, George "The Animal" Steele, Mil Mascaras, Jumbo Tsuruta, The Destroyer, Kendo Nagasaki's approach to wrestling Tyree Pride, the ultra-competitive Danny Hodge, Giant Baba throwing chops, & more! A former National AAU Champion and U.S. Olympian, Bob doesn’t hold back and opens up about his time in the

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105:45

Episode 30: The Dallas Territory (Von Erich, Boesch,...

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop ·

2024/06/13

This week on The Wrestling Stoop... After a 5 month hiatus from the wrestling ring, Bob returns to the squared circle for the Dallas territory. Listen as Bob discusses Fritz Von Erich at length. We get stories of Fritz the man, the wrestler, the promoter, Von Erich's wild booking idea involving NFL players, the Iron Claw movie, & more. Bob also shares his affinity for promoter Paul Boesch (of Houston), working for Joe Blanchard (San Antonio), taking Wahoo McDaniel's CHOPS, The feud with

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103:58

Episode 29: MID-ATLANTIC WRESTLING (Crocketts,...

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop ·

2024/06/06

This week on The Wrestling Stoop, Bob Roop talks his run in the Mid-Atlantic Territory as he talks the Crockett Family, the infamous Don Kernodle Shoot Story, Les Thatcher Knoxville memories, Gene & Ole Anderson, Swede Hanson, Rip Hawk, Johnny Weaver, Frank Morrell, Nelson Royal, and more. Bob also goes into detail about the night turned heel on Thunderbolt Patterson and QUIT Wrestling for 6 Months... all thanks to then promoter of JCP, John Ringley. A former National AAU Champion and

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106:08

Episode 28: FINISHING MID-SOUTH P4 (JYD Wins Gold,...

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop ·

2024/05/23

We finish up discussing Bob's time in the Mid-South Territory on this week's Wrestling Stoop. We go back to 1982 one final time to talk Bob's feud with Paul Orndorff, Ted Dibiase's revenge, The Junkyard Dog takes the North American Title, and Bob being indirectly involved the Dibiase heel turn vs. JYD. Plus, we further discuss Bill Watts' brilliant booking, The One Man Gang, Paul Ellering, Mr. Olympia (Jerry Stubbs), Skandor Akbar, "Dr. Death" Steve Williams, The Assassin (Jody Hamilton),

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108:12

Episode 27: MID-SOUTH Pt. 3 (Bob Turns on Orndorff,...

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop ·

2024/05/15

We continue our discussion of Bob's time in the Mid-South Territory on this week's Wrestling Stoop. We go back to 1982 and talk Bob Roop turning on good buddy Paul Orndorff, and then Roop defeating Ted Dibiase for the North American Title! We also discuss an angle involving Orndorff & Roop attacking Dusty Rhodes, Bob vs. JYD on TV, how Paul Orndorff got his time cut short in Mid-South, and several other stories and matches involving the likes of The Junkyard Dog, Killer Karl Kox, Jesse

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95:31

Episode 26: MID-SOUTH PART 2 (Wrestlers Get Arrested,...

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop ·

2024/05/08

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop continues to discuss Bob's time in The Cowboy's Mid South Wrestling territory circa 1981 & 1982. This time around, we discuss Roop, Bob Orton & The Iron Sheik getting arrested, Paul Orndorff stories, Bob Orton slapping a cop, Bill Watts' master class booking, we look at a great string of TV episodes involving the Roop/Orndorff/Dibiase storyline, and even hear about some scary southern police. Plus, we talk Dick Murdoch, Ted Dibiase, Terry Orndorff,

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108:26

Episode 25: MID-SOUTH WRESTLING PART 1 (Watts,...

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop ·

2024/05/01

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop is back as Bob begins to discuss his time in The Cowboy's Mid South Wrestling territory circa 1981 & 1982. We discuss how Bob got the gig, leaving Angelo Poffo's ICW, winning the Louisiana Title in his debut, his Heel Turn, Bill Watts, Ted Dibiase, Super Destroyer - Scott Irwin, Bob Orton Jr., Tony Charles, Ken Mantell, Buddy Landel, Boyd Pierce, The Wild Samoans, plus Bonus Stories like The Road Warriors visiting Bob's mom, Bob's Hippie Weed Van, and so

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101:33

Episode 24: Australia, Lewin, Brower, Barnett, Big...

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop ·

2024/04/17

The Wrestling Stoop is back as Bob talks his tours of Australia. Stories featuring Mark Lewin, Bulldog Brower, Big Bad John, King Curtis, Luke & Butch The Sheepherders, Spiros Arion, Mario Milano, Paul DeMarco, King Curtis, Jim Barnett, his special relationship with Eddie Graham, his fondness for Jimmy Valiant, a Bonus Bunk Harris Story, & more!A former National AAU Champion and U.S. Olympian, Bob doesn’t hold back and opens up about his time in the world of Professional

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99:52

Episode 23: The Garvins, Buddy & Ron Fuller, Johnny...

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop ·

2024/04/11

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop returns as Bob talks his admiration for Ron Garvin, Terry Garvin ribs, a funny Jimmy Garvin & Precious story, Bobby Shane's "office hold", Johnny Valentine's psychology, Buddy Fuller's booking, an interesting story involving Ron Fuller in Australia, Vince McMahon's use of former NWA Champions, & more! Another fun ride back through the history of professional wrestling.A former National AAU Champion and U.S. Olympian, Bob doesn’t hold back and opens up

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110:40

Episode 22: BOB IN IRAQ - PART 2 (THE CONCLUSION)

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop ·

2024/04/03

If you thought last week's stories on "The Wrestling Stoop" were crazy, you ain't heard nuthin' yet! As Bob Roop concludes the story of his voyage to IRAQ to wrestle Adnan Al-Kaissie for promoter SADDAM HUSSEIN back in 1972! Hear the wild stories from both matches, a blade job gone wrong, tales of torture, being forced to a second match, and Bob's subsequent escape from the country!A former National AAU Champion and U.S. Olympian, Bob doesn’t hold back and opens up about his time in the

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104:26

Episode 21: BOB GOES TO IRAQ! Wrestling For Saddam...

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop ·

2024/03/27

We return to the Wrestling Stoop this week as Bob begins the story of his voyage to IRAQ to wrestle Adnan Al-Kaissie for promoter SADDAM HUSSEIN. Listen now for Part 1 of all the insane stories that Bob endured while there...A former National AAU Champion and U.S. Olympian, Bob doesn’t hold back and opens up about his time in the world of Professional Wrestling.Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comPlease Subscribe to our

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118:29

Episode 20: Iron Sheik, Buzz Sawyer, Sting, Ray...

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop ·

2024/03/20

We return to the Wrestling Stoop this week as Bob takes us on another trip down Memory Lane. We're all over the place with great stories featuring the likes of The Iron Sheik, Ray Candy, Buzz Sawyer, Jack Brisco, "Alaskan" Jay York, more on Ole Anderson, a Congratulations to Sting, amateur wrestling, and so much more! Bob even reflects on returning to Florida from the Amarillo territory, his peronal life being in disarray at the time, and how he handled it professionally. A former National

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