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The Wrestling Memory Grenade

Ray Russell / The WrestleCopia Network

You pull the pin and we’ll pick up the pieces… Join host Ray Russell for an exciting trip down Memory Lane as we analyze and discuss years of wrestling history from your favorite promotions. From Hulkamania to Mulkeymania, from the Four Horsemen to the nWo, from the Midnight Express to the Lex Express. Which promotion are we deep diving into next? What year have we time-traveled back to now? Tune in and find out!

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85:51

WMG 193: More April 1989 WWF TV (Savage Attacks...

The Wrestling Memory Grenade ·

2026/04/16

This week on the Grenade, Ray Russell continues the journey back to April 1989 WWF TV to close out the month with two more weeks of storylines, gimmicks, and action galore! A double dose of Brother Love, one comedic and one very serious in demeanor. While the Bushwhackers play pranks filled with sardines on poor Brother, Brutus Beefcake is assaulted and has his hair cut by the Macho Man & Sensational Sherri! Plus, Greg Valentine vs. Ronnie Garvin in a "Retirement Match", IC Champ Rick

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88:22

WMG 192: APRIL 1989 WWF TV! NEW SEASON! (Sherri Joins...

The Wrestling Memory Grenade ·

2026/04/09

Coming out of WrestleMania V it's a "new season" of WWF action as we look at the first two weeks of April 1989 WWF TV. We see a post PPV angle where Hulk Hogan saves Elizabeth from the hands of the Macho Man, leading to the subsequent announcement of The Sensational Sherri as the new manager of Randy Savage! Plus, we're treated to the first two poetic vignettes featuring "THE GENIUS" Lanny Poffo! Several new house show feuds begin to kick off, ranging from Bret Hart vs. Mr. Perfect to the

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103:12

WMG 191: APRIL 1989 WWF NEWS & RESULTS! (Brand New...

The Wrestling Memory Grenade ·

2026/04/02

This week on the Grenade begins the new "season" of the WWF in 1989 as former WMG co-host Steve "XStat" stops by in a guest spot to discuss the Mania fallout. With WrestleMania V now behind us, The Macho Man finds himself a new manager as he comes back for "his" WWF title in rematches with Champion Hulk Hogan. Plus, we discuss the Tag Team scene, partners disband for a fresh start, new feuds, new gimmicks, new matches, new roles, No Holds Barred is coming, what happens when you refuse to

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230:28

WMG 190: WWF WRESTLEMANIA V (Part 2) - THE MEGA...

The Wrestling Memory Grenade ·

2026/03/26

It has arrived, PART 2 of the Grenade's WRESTLEMANIA V Definitive Edition Review! NEARLY FOUR HOURS OF AUDIO and THREE Guests covering everything from the return of one "Rowdy" Roddy Piper to the MEGA POWERS EXPLODING right before our very eyes (ears?)!Guest #1: We kick off Part 2 with a bang as OVP's Joe Marotta stops by to visit Ray Russell and discuss a portion of the WrestleMania V Review. It's 90-plus Minutes of nonstop laughs and fun as the duo discuss the return of "Rowdy" Roddy

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181:53

WMG 189: WWF WRESTLEMANIA V REVIEW - The Definitive...

The Wrestling Memory Grenade ·

2026/03/19

The time has arrived! It is Part ONE of the Wrestling Memory Grenade's Definitive Edition WWF WRESTLEMANIA V Review! FOUR Guests join this episode as we cover everything from Rockin' Robin to the Martel heel turn! Three hours of memories and fun throughout!Guest #1: We kick off the show as Jammie Ward joins to talk being live at the actual event, his memories of Trump Plaza, Rockin' Robin singing the anthem (kind of), King Haku vs. The Mighty Hercules, and the Rockers battle Jammie's

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88:30

WMG BONUS: Talking "Irresistible Force" Gorilla...

The Wrestling Memory Grenade ·

2026/03/12

As we prepare for next week's Definitive Edition of the WWF WrestleMania V Review, this week the Grenade brings you a BONUS episode from a recent interview conducted by Ray Russell over at the Regional Rasslin Podcast, featuring Special Guest Brian R. Solomon to discuss his latest book "Irresistible Force", talking the storied career of Gorilla Monsoon. This episode covers a variety of topics including Gorilla's time as commentator, working with Jesse Ventura, the Bobby Heenan chemistry,

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93:16

WMG #188: WrestleMania V vs. Clash VI (Mega Powers...

The Wrestling Memory Grenade ·

2026/03/05

It's a very special episode of the Grenade this week as Jammie Ward joins Ray Russell to discuss the behind the scenes battle between the WWF and their WrestleMania V "Mega Powers Explode" PPV event being challenged by the Ted Turner led NWA's Clash of the Champions VI "Ragin' Cajun" event featuring Steamboat vs. Flair. Topics discussed on the program include the REAL reason the NWA ran the famed April 2nd event, how the cable and PPV companies themselves played a part in resuming the

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82:02

WMG #187: WWF 1989 MATCH TV (The Final Stop on The...

The Wrestling Memory Grenade ·

2026/02/26

It's the final stop on the Road to WrestleMania V, the final 3 weeks of WWF TV closing out the month of March heading into April as we hear final comments from Hulk Hogan and WWF Champion Randy Savage before the Mega Powers EXPLODE! Plus, the finalized card for WrestleMania V and all of the last minute happenings before the big event featuring The Million Dollar Man, Brutus Beefcake, Demolition, Powers of Pain, Ultimate Warrior, RIck Rude, Red Rooster, Bobby Heenan, Jake Roberts, The Hart

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94:29

WMG #186: WWF Saturday Night's Main Event 3/11/89...

The Wrestling Memory Grenade ·

2026/02/19

The Road to WrestleMania V continues this week in this two-parter. First, Guest John Poz (of the Two Man Power Trip Empire) joins Ray Russell early in the program to talk the explosion of the Mega Powers, and everything leading up to Hulk vs. The Macho Man, plus some other fun discussion about the big PPV event. Then from there, Ray breaks down the 20th edition of the WWF's Saturday Night's Main Event. Hulk Hogan vs. Bad News Brown, Brutus Beefcake vs. Rick Rude, the Rockers vs. Brain

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109:32

WMG 185: MARCH 1989 WWF TV - 2 WEEKS! (Million $ Belt...

The Wrestling Memory Grenade ·

2026/02/12

The Grenade is back with an extra big BANG this week as we play catch-up by tackling TWO WEEKS of March 1989 WWF TV heading into the big WRESTLEMANIA V event! The Million Dollar Man unveils his Million Dollar TItle Belt on the Brother Love Show, the finalized card for Mania is announced, Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage with amazing "My Side of the Story" vignettes, Hacksaw confronts Bad News, Bobby Heenan accepts the challenge of the Red Rooster, last minute build to SNME where Elizabeth will

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56:37

WMG #184: MARCH 1989 WWF NEWS & RESULTS! (Big Returns...

The Wrestling Memory Grenade ·

2026/01/15

This week we cover the final month of news & results leading into the big one, WRESTLEMANIA V. It's all about March 1989 in the WWF! On the news side of things.. Roddy Piper returns, John Studd's job in jeopardy, Lanny Poffo undergoes a change, John Tenta tryouts, Superfly Snuka sightings, spring cleaning releases galore (of wrestlers and agents alike), No Holds Barred coming soon, Randy Savage injured, plus all of the latest build to WrestleMania! Then from there, we look into March

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68:33

WMG 183: FEBRUARY 1989 WWF TV (Week 4 - Savage/Hogan...

The Wrestling Memory Grenade ·

2026/01/08

The Grenade is back in 2026 with Episode #183 looking at the final week of February 1989 in the WWF! The Randy Savage/Hulk Hogan "My Side" Stories Continue with Part 2 while everyone ponders whose corner Elizabeth will be in! Plus, Jake Roberts Haunts Andre the Giant, Ted Dibiase gets his Million Dollar Belt, the Brain Busters prepare for battle while Rick Martel unhappy with Strike Force reuniting(?), Rick Rude is ready for the Ultimate Warrior, The Red Rooster vs. Mr. Perfect, Frenchy

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81:49

WMG 182: FEBRUARY 1989 WWF TV (Week 3 - Mania Matches...

The Wrestling Memory Grenade ·

2025/10/23

Things heat up this week on Grenade #182 as the former Mega Powers begin the "my side of the story" vignettes where Randy Savage puts up a good argument as to why Hulk Hogan was "showboating & hotdogging", meanwhile the Hulkster cuts one of the heel-est babyface promos perhaps in wrestling history. Is there lust in the eyes of Hulk? You be the judge after listening to a series of interviews throughout this episode. Plus, the 4 headline matches for WrestleMania V are announced, the

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67:58

WMG 181: FEBRUARY 1989 WWF TV (Week 2 - Hulk...

The Wrestling Memory Grenade ·

2025/10/16

This week on the Grenade we continue through February TV in 1989 of the WWF. The super focus this week is all on the falling out between the Mega Powers after last week's "Main Event" on NBC. We hear from both the Hulkster, who pushes for a title match versus the Macho Man... then we hear from the other side as the Champ Randy Savage sees LUST in the eyes of Hogan for the lovely Elizabeth. Will Randy grant the Hulkster a title shot? Tune in to find out! Plus. "Million Dollar Man" Ted

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54:41

WMG 180: FEBRUARY 1989 WWF TV (Week 1 - It's Main...

The Wrestling Memory Grenade ·

2025/10/09

This week on the Grenade, we kick off February 1989 WWF TV as the announcers begin to discuss the fallout of the Mega Powers implosion from the Main Event. Plus, several feuds begin to take shape on the Road to WrestleMania V. Akeem promises to be the first "BLACK" World Heavyweight Champion, Brooklyn Brawler damn near kills a jobber, Bret "HItman" Hart battles former stablemate "Dangerous" Danny Davis, Sam Houston faces "Million $ Man" Ted Dibiase in a fun TV match, who is "Mark Bow"(?),

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54:20

WMG 179: WWF The Main Event 2/3/89 (The Mega Powers...

The Wrestling Memory Grenade ·

2025/10/02

The time has arrived for the big tag team showdown at the WWF's MAIN EVENT on NBC! We go back to February 3, 1989 as the Mega Powers (Randy "Macho Man" Savage & Hulk Hogan) battle the Twin Towers (Big Boss Man & Akeem)! Relive the action, the drama, the story telling, as the Mega Powers implode before our eyes. An injured Elizabeth, a helpful Hulkster (maybe TOO helpful?), and an accusing Macho Man combine for a dynamite explosion of epic proportions. We cover every aspect of the

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84:39

WMG 178: FEBRUARY 1989 WWF NEWS & RESULTS! (HEEL...

The Wrestling Memory Grenade ·

2025/09/25

This week on the Grenade, we look into all of the news and House Show Results for February 1989 in the WWF! We talk Vince McMahon vs. Ted Turner, Roddy Piper's potential return, JJ Dillon & Tony Schiavone jump to the WWF, the McMahons publicly announce that WRESTLING IS FAKE(?), The Main Event Ratings, Red Rooster earns a stripe (down his head), the final Spectrum event aired on PRISM, MSG under repair, we say goodbye to Superstar Graham, Dick Graham, Kal Rudman & Rod Trongard,

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70:31

WMG 177: JANUARY 1989 WWF TV (Week 4 - Mega...

The Wrestling Memory Grenade ·

2025/09/18

This week on the Grenade, we close out January 1989 with the final weekend of WWF TV. It's non-stop hype for the Friday Night Feb. 3 LIVE NBC Special "The Main Event" where the Mega Powers will take on The Twin Towers! We hear from both sides as the Hulkster explain the "Love Triangle" between he, Randy, & Liz. Meanwhile, the Slickster has Akeem and the Boss Man ready for battle in what it being billed as "the Greatest Tag Team Match in History"! The Brooklyn Brawler makes his in-ring

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WMG 176: JANUARY 1989 WWF TV (Week 3 - Rumble Fallout...

The Wrestling Memory Grenade ·

2025/09/11

The Grenade returns with the fallout from the 1989 Royal Rumble as we look at the weekend of January 21st - 23rd of 1989 in the WWF! The Mega Powers story continues to build as WWF Champ Randy Savage battles Akeem, leading to interference from the Big Boss Man, and Hulk Hogan arrives to save the day! But rather than check on the Macho Man, Hulk elects to pose for the fans, leading to a near showdown with excellent story telling overall and amazing selling from the Savage. The Rougeau

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125:08

WMG 175: THE DEFINITIVE WWF ROYAL RUMBLE 1989 REVIEW...

The Wrestling Memory Grenade ·

2025/09/04

We continue to talk the 1989 WWF Royal Rumble with two halves to this edition! First, we go in depth on the big 30-Man extravaganza this week and all of stories within it... friend vs. friend, foe vs. foe, every man for himself... Then, a special guest as Ray's brother Jesse returns to talk their childhood memories and thoughts on the event. Ax vs. Smash, Andre vs. Jake (and Damian), Mr. Perfect & Shawn Michaels impress, Macho Madness comes after Bad News Brown, another wrinkle in the

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