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Episode 392: 6 Years, 29 Foes: Ranking Backlund’s MSG...

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2025/12/26

Bob Backlund’s championship reign defined late 70s and early 80s WWF wrestling. Yet a great champion is only as good as the challengers across the ring, and Backlund faced some of the very best. The lineup of challengers who tried to take his title reads like a who’s who of the era. On this episode … Continue reading Episode 392: 6 Years, 29 Foes: Ranking Backlund’s MSG Challengers →The post Episode 392: 6 Years, 29 Foes: Ranking Backlund’s MSG Challengers appeared first on

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1:19:43

Episode 390: So You’re Telling Me…Six Months

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2025/12/12

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we get down to brass tacks and analyze the WWF during the month of December 1985! We talk Bruno Sammartino, Bobby Heenan, Hulk Hogan, Terry Funk, Roddy Piper, Randy Savage, Jimmy Hart, Andre the Giant, British Bulldogs, Jesse Ventura, Don Muraco, Tito Santana, Ricky Steamboat, Fred Blassie, Hillbilly Jim, … Continue reading Episode 390: So You’re Telling Me…Six Months →The post Episode 390: So You’re Telling Me…Six Months appeared

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1:25:25

Episode 385: The Original Big Bossman

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2025/11/07

This week on Stick To Wrestling we discuss the WWF during the first part of November 1985! We recap the November 2, 1985 edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event. The card is a useful snapshot of late-1985 WWF booking: larger-than-life babyfaces vs. powerhouse heels, a building block for future feuds, the company balancing title protection … Continue reading Episode 385: The Original Big Bossman →The post Episode 385: The Original Big Bossman appeared first on Stick To Wrestling

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1:15:16

Episode 392: The 1975 Year End Awards!

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2025/10/17

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we talk the best of 1975! We discuss Wrestler of the Year, Feud of the Year, Tag Team of the Year, and more! What are you waiting for? Download and listen to this wicked good conversation today! STICK TO WRESTLING…give us sixty minutes and perhaps indeed we’ll give you … Continue reading Episode 392: The 1975 Year End Awards! →The post Episode 392: The 1975 Year End Awards! appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

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1:48:30

Episode 391: Don’t Get Too Brilliant With Me

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2025/10/10

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review the WWF from the month of October 1985! We talk Hulk Hogan, Bruno Sammartino, Terry Funk, Bobby Heenan, Jesse Ventura, Roddy Piper, Wendi Richter, The British Bulldogs, Randy Savage, Andre The Giant, Jimmy Hart, Greg Valentine, King Kong Bundy, Magnificent Muraco, Dino Bravo, Adrian Adonis, Barry Windham, … Continue reading Episode 391: Don’t Get Too Brilliant With Me →The post Episode 391: Don’t Get Too Brilliant With Me appeared

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1:04:56

Episode 389: Making Jersey City An Unsafe Place

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2025/09/26

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we take a close look at the WWWF from fifty years ago as we review 1975! — Bruno Sammartino having a Murderer’s Row of challengers: Superstar Billy Graham, Ivan Koloff, Ernie Ladd, Bobby Duncum, Waldo Von Erich, George Steele, and more. — We talk about one of he worst … Continue reading Episode 389: Making Jersey City An Unsafe Place →The post Episode 389: Making Jersey City An Unsafe Place appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John

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1:15:55

Episode 375: The Drama Cufflinks Bring

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2025/08/29

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING features Part Two of our deep look into the world of Mid-South Wrestling in 1985, when it exploded into one of the hottest territories in the country. This was Bill Watts’ vision at its peak: hard-hitting action, larger-than-life characters, and storylines that felt raw and real. From the rise … Continue reading Episode 375: The Drama Cufflinks Bring →The post Episode 375: The Drama Cufflinks Bring appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John

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1:18:57

Episode 374: He Who Envies Others…

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2025/08/22

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we’re joined by Clinton Guillory, who grew up in Louisiana watching Mid-South Wrestling. What better way to mark the occasion than by reviewing the first few weeks of 1985 in this exciting territory? — Hacksaw Jim Duggan takes home Mid-South’s Athlete of the Year award, sparking a fire that … Continue reading Episode 374: He Who Envies Others… →The post Episode 374: He Who Envies Others… appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John

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1:03:29

Episode 370: We Expected Him To Kick Out

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2025/07/25

Hulk Hogan passed away on July 24, 2025. On that day, the Stick To Wrestling podcast was fortunate to quickly assemble a special tribute episode honoring The Hulkster. We were lucky to be joined by a great group of guests who shared their stories, memories, and thoughts about what Hulk Hogan meant to them, and … Continue reading Episode 370: We Expected Him To Kick Out →The post Episode 370: We Expected Him To Kick Out appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

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53:17

Episode 369: Bumblebee

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2025/07/18

This week on a special edition of STICK TO WRESTLING we revist the WWWF from 1978 with rare audio featuring Bob Backlund, Dusty Rhodes, Superstar Billy Graham, Mil Mascaras, Ivan Koloff, Captain Lou Albano, Ken Patera, Peter Maivia, Gorilla Monsoon, Tony Garea, Fred Blassie, Dino Bravo, Grand Wizard, and more! This vintage footage can’t be … Continue reading Episode 369: Bumblebee →The post Episode 369: Bumblebee appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

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2:02:01

Episode 368: I Can Be Macho Man?

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2025/07/11

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING, we dive headfirst into the madness that was WWF in July 1985. Expect high drama, hot crowds, and some fast-paced booking. On the card: — Randy Savage makes his WWF debut and immediately proves he’s not just some flashy gear and Slim Jim energy: the man radiates future legend. … Continue reading Episode 368: I Can Be Macho Man? →The post Episode 368: I Can Be Macho Man? appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

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1:05:39

Episode 367: Rubber Chicken

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2025/07/04

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING, we party like it’s 1985 — because it is the 40th anniversary of the original Great American Bash! We break it down like Dusty Rhodes booking a scaffold match: — Nikita Koloff was barely out of wrestling school. But thanks to Ric Flair he looked like a monster who’d … Continue reading Episode 367: Rubber Chicken →The post Episode 367: Rubber Chicken appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

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47:28

Episode 366: 1985 Wrestler Of The Year

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2025/06/27

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING, John McAdam, Steve Generelli, and Craig Bartimole rank the Top Ten Wrestlers of 1985, and the debate gets heated! On the table: — The number one spot is obvious… or is it? — Why the size of the stage mattered—and why WWF and Jim Crockett Promotions dominated the conversation. … Continue reading Episode 366: 1985 Wrestler Of The Year →The post Episode 366: 1985 Wrestler Of The Year appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

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1:03:05

Episode 364: Ushering In The Great Tag Team Era

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2025/06/13

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING it’s Part Two of our deep dive into the WWF of forty years ago, June 1985! We talk Hulk Hogan, Bobby Heenan, Jesse Ventura, Roddy Piper, Randy Savage, Bruno Sammartino, The Hart Foundation, Ken Patera, Fred Blassie, Jimmy Snuka, Paul Orndorff, Greg Valentine, Wendi Richter, Bob Orton Jr, Tito … Continue reading Episode 364: Ushering In The Great Tag Team Era →The post Episode 364: Ushering In The Great Tag Team Era appeared first on Stick To

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2:00:52

Episode 359: Pull Someone Else Over

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2025/05/09

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we take a deep dive into the WWF of forty years ago, May 1985! We talk Hulk Hogan, Bobby Heenan, Magnificent Muraco, Roddy Piper, The Hart Foundation, Wendi Richter, Randy Savage, Andre The Giant, Fred Blassie, Jesse Ventura, Barry Windham & Mike Rotondo, Ricky Steamboat, Big John Studd, Greg … Continue reading Episode 359: Pull Someone Else Over →The post Episode 359: Pull Someone Else Over appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

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1:17:34

Episode 358: Bald For Life

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2025/05/02

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING, we take a bodyslam back in time to the May 5, 1985 edition of World Class Championship Wrestling’s Parade of Champions! Strap in, folks — it’s hotter than Fritz Von Erich’s temper on July day in Texas. We dive into: –Ric Flair vs. Kevin Von Erich for the NWA … Continue reading Episode 358: Bald For Life →The post Episode 358: Bald For Life appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

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54:40

Episode 357: Verne Was Great, Vince Was…

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2025/04/25

This week on Stick to Wrestling, we dive deep into the AWA with special guest and AWA aficionado Brad Breitzman! We’re asking the tough questions: –Could Hulk Hogan realistically have stayed in the AWA? –What about the Road Warriors—was there ever a chance they’d stick around? –How over was Otto Wanz during his run as … Continue reading Episode 357: Verne Was Great, Vince Was… →The post Episode 357: Verne Was Great, Vince Was… appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with

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2:30:58

Episode 353: Do You Fish? I Fish.

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2025/03/28

This week on STICK TO WRESTING we review the WWF from the month of March 1985, which of course includes a review of the first Wrestlemania! We talk Hulk Hogan, Roddy Piper, Mr. T, Bobby Heenan, Bruno Sammartino, Andre The Giant, Cyndi Lauper, Paul Orndorff, Greg Valentine, Big John Studd, Ricky Steamboat, Bob Orton Jr, … Continue reading Episode 353: Do You Fish? I Fish. →The post Episode 353: Do You Fish? I Fish. appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

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1:13:56

Episode 351: Buddy Hackett

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2025/03/14

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review the recently released footage from the Omni in Atlanta, which took place on February 26, 1984! We talk Ric Flair, The Road Warriors, Ted Dibiase, Wahoo McDaniel, Stan Hansen, Tommy Rich, King Kong Bundy, Jake Roberts, Nikolai Volkoff, Ron Garvin, Brad Armstrong, Tommy Rogers, The Spoiler, Jesse … Continue reading Episode 351: Buddy Hackett →The post Episode 351: Buddy Hackett appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

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1:20:18

Episode 349: Settling Scores

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2025/02/28

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING features Part Two of our review of all things WWF, February 1985! The month was a turning point in the WWF’s history, with celebrity involvement and mainstream exposure paving the way for WrestleMania I. The War to Settle the Score on MTV was a massive success, setting the stage … Continue reading Episode 349: Settling Scores →The post Episode 349: Settling Scores appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

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