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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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02:00:17

GFA Live #137: WWF Survivor Series 1988 (Part 2)

Greetings From Allentown ·

2023/03/14

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the second match of the WWF Survivor Series 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: - Getting deep into the Demolition theme - The many problems with the double turn of Demolition and the Powers of Pain - Gorilla setting odds on the Conquistadors winning the match - "GFA Warlord" doesn't have a problem with being a narrator - Tully Blanchard's amazing work in the match - The greatest Arn Anderson spinebuster

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01:13:50

GFA Live #136: WWF Survivor Series 1988 (Part 1)

Greetings From Allentown ·

2023/03/06

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the first match of the WWF Survivor Series 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Jesse Ventura as a Mayflower passenger * A realization about Jim Brunzell and his gear * Just how long *was* Sam Houston in the ring * The 2nd edition of a timeless Thankgiving tradtion: getting hit in the balls * Bad News' negative attitude * The final battle of Beefcake and Honky * More Hulk Hogan influence on the Ultimate

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02:52:18

GFA Live #135: WWF Prime Time Wrestling 11-22-1988...

Greetings From Allentown ·

2023/02/28

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Prime Time Wrestling from November 22, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Bobby Heenan commandeers a boat, hijinks ensue * Gorilla Monsoon the "mobster" * The Sid Justice Speak and Spell * Red Rooster vs Ken Patera 1988: the opposite of a dream match * Lord Al doing the Survivor Series math * Trailers for three movies * WWF referees talk! * The return of the WWF "On Tour" game * Resorting to

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02:01:51

GFA Live #134: WWF Superstars 11-19-1988 (Honky vs...

Greetings From Allentown ·

2023/02/18

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from November 19, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The limited number of roast beef establishments outside of our home area * A Hart Foundation litigation angle proposal * The plague of stupid babyfaces * Looking at Randy Savage like he's a model year of a car * Tito Santana gets his own music! * Was DiBiase the real co-captain of his team without that title? * Bill Goldberg and the

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01:59:17

GFA Live #133 WWF Superstars 11-12-1988

Greetings From Allentown ·

2023/02/07

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from November 12, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Watching for any dissension in Megapowers promos * Alcoa "You Make The Call" on the Rougeaus-Rockers finish * Celebrities on the $100,000 Pyramid this week * The truest Survivor Series of all, with a notable fact about one of the teams * The NWA "invasion" of 1988 WWF * Gorilla and Heenan calling poker for TV * Dino Bravo for various

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01:34:29

GFA Live #132: Boxing - Sugar Ray Leonard vs Donny...

Greetings From Allentown ·

2023/01/29

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the WBC Light Heavyweight title bout between challenger Sugar Ray Leonard and champion Donny Lalonde! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The mystery of Keithie's birthday present * Issues with the referee assigned to the bout, Richard Steele * Surprise interview promos from Jesse Ventura, Sylvester Stallone, and Bo Derek * Keithie rants about Stallone film sequels * Caesars Palace as an event venue at the

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02:25:12

GFA Live #131: WWF Superstars 11-05-1988 (Jake vs...

Greetings From Allentown ·

2023/01/22

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from November 5, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!)

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02:17:26

GFA Live #130: World Championship Wrestling...

Greetings From Allentown ·

2023/01/16

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about NWA World Championship Wrestling from November 5, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Jim Cornette takes a phone call...and a beating from the "other" Midnight Express * The background of the sale of JCP to Ted Turner * A new attitude for the Road Warriors * The limitations of Eddie Gilbert as a face * Monitoring for any and all Dusty Rhodes references * Heel fans dressed up like DB Cooper * Enjoying the

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01:57:46

GFA Live #129: WWF Superstars 10-29-1988

Greetings From Allentown ·

2023/01/08

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from October 29, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Using the Macho Man to help build up Hercules with the crowd * The relative lack of size of the Rockers in the WWF presentation * Two shots at the Hulk Hogan "brother" promo game * A brief rundown of Cleveland sports from the 70s to the 90s * Trying to make sense of the original local ads from the Sacramento area * A random ad with JFK

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02:09:37

GFA Live #128: WWF Superstars 10-22-1988 (Brain...

Greetings From Allentown ·

2023/01/01

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from October 22, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Bossman attacks Hogan on Brother Love Show; what could be done differently? * Preliminary Survivor Series lineups * Gripes about a Vegas bachelor party * Comparing Akeem promos * Getting pissed off about Sugar Ray Leonard again * A familiar song from sports broadcasts heard in a local ad * Which Powers of Pain member did we like more in

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01:49:26

GFA Live #127: WWF Superstars 10-15-1988 (The Red...

Greetings From Allentown ·

2022/12/18

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from October 15, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Presidential libraries * The Red Rooster as it happened * Rick Rude's fist drop off the top rope * The McMahons and the Clintons and their respective marriages * Jimmy Hart hair continuity issues * Koko B. Ware gives Vince exactly what he wants * Jake Roberts in Beyond the Mat * Hercules gets his music Lineup: - Rick Rude vs. David

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02:09:15

GFA Live #126: WWF Superstars 10-08-1988

Greetings From Allentown ·

2022/12/11

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from October 8, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Jesse Ventura sings Maggie May * Keithie's follies with the mute button * An Akeem and Slick promo that probably couldn't be done in 2022 * An in-ring reunion of two of the old 1992 podcast favorites * TV theme breakdown: Barney Miller, season 3 * Thoughts on Bruce Prichard * The slow but steady buildup of The Rockers * Great moments in

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01:52:34

GFA Live #125: NWA Pro 10-08-1988

Greetings From Allentown ·

2022/12/04

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about NWA Pro from October 8, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The various NWA announcers through history * Bam Bam Bigelow: a one man nWo? * Dusty Rhodes as the Holy Spirit * The risks of using wicker furniture for talk segments * Checking in on George South's hair * The main reason why Bam Bam Bigelow was ragged on in promos * An absolutely endless inset promo from the Koloffs * Trying in vain to explain

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02:12:37

GFA Live #124: WWF Superstars 10-01-1988 (DiBiase...

Greetings From Allentown ·

2022/11/26

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from October 1, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Honky Tonk Man's career arc post-IC title run * The life and times of Hercules as we wonder what is running through his mind standing next to Bobby Heenan * The difficulty in turning Hercules face * Relative nipple sizes of men * Sensational Sherri returns and she's ready to go...with Greg Valentine of all people * Manager of the Arena

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02:11:13

GFA Live #123: Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)

Greetings From Allentown ·

2022/11/21

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the 1987 film Planes, Trains and Automobiles! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Complaints about highway traffic * The lack of focus from Neal and Del * Various bitchy moments from a variety of characters * Speculating on Neal Page's family situation * Making connections between this movie and other movies covered in the past * Breaking down the financial arrangement at the 2nd motel with no credit card and

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01:49:22

GFA Live #122: WWF Superstars 09-24-1988 (Akeem...

Greetings From Allentown ·

2022/11/13

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from September 24, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The transformation of the One Man Gang into Akeem * Dino Bravo's grave * The Warlord's delightful shoot interviews * The issue with "America: love it of leave it" re: foreign heels * Complaining about Dunkin Donuts * Finding a partner for Tito Santana * More signs that Hulk Hogan is mentoring the Ultimate Warrior on promos * Trying to

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01:51:45

GFA Live #121: WWF Superstars 09-17-1988

Greetings From Allentown ·

2022/11/06

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from September 17, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * If you were an enhancement wrestler, who is the best guy to face? * Randy Savage and Elizabeth's 1988 method of birth control * Jimmy Hart threatens to expose secrets...again * Frenchy Martin-Kizer promos * The elephant in the room when Ken Patera faces the Big Bossman * A final TV match for George Steele * The Superstars debut of the

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01:38:01

GFA Live #120: WWF Superstars 09-10-1988

Greetings From Allentown ·

2022/10/22

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from September 10, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Testing the waters with a Demolition turn * Jake the Snake nearly exposes Rick Rude's....snake * Keithie prepares to channel a Billy Joel song * More shenanigans with the IC title at the TV taping * An all time duo for an Event Center * Fun with a Bret Hart smile * Hulk Hogan lays claim to the world title in spite of his best friend

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01:49:00

GFA Live #119: WWF Superstars 09-03-1988

Greetings From Allentown ·

2022/10/16

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from September 3, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Brutus Beefcake butting his nose into Ron Bass' business unprovoked * Dealing with title changes yet to happen on TV tapings * Frenchy Martin as the Terry Kiser of the WWF * In praise of...Joe Cruz(!) * Hulk Hogan and his brand new batting helmet * Honky Tonk Man lays in a guitar shot on the Warrior * Dino Bravo as a French-Canadian

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03:33:13

GFA Live #118: WWF SummerSlam 1992

Greetings From Allentown ·

2022/10/11

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF SummerSlam 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Bret Hart's brilliance in the main event * The final problem with Bulldog's tights * Why it was good to not have Mr. Perfect at ringside from the start of Savage-Warrior * Lord Al's quiet whisper voice * Closely following Hawk's entire performance in the opening match * Earthquake's apparent massive popularity in the UK * Sherri and her revealing

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