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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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All Episodes

117:10

Stoop 79: Final Episode of 2025, Q&A Time With Fun...

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop ·

2025/11/06

Join us for a very special 2-Hour Q&A edition of the Wrestling Stoop. As Bob Roop & Ray Russell prepare for a hiatus through the holidays, Bob answers more fan questions and shares other memories from throughout his career in the wrestling business. We discuss a "worked shoot" match between Roop & Bob Orton vs. The Brisco Brothers, the Tampa wrestling offices being vandalized, a ticklish Oki Shikina, snow in Amarillo(?), what territory Bob regrets never working, what Bob's

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87:23

Stoop 78: 2-YEAR ANNIVERSARY, GETTING PERSONAL, BIG...

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop ·

2025/10/29

The Wrestling Stoop celebrates its 2-Year Anniversary as part of the WrestleCopia Podcast Network. Bob Roop & Ray Russell both share their personal life situations, health issues, family matters, and a big announcement is made in regards to the future of the Podcast! Please take a moment to read my (Ray's) current urgent need situation, my family, my kids can really use your help right now. https://gofund.me/993108bb6 If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us

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99:40

Stoop 77: GrappleCon 3, Websites, "Death Match" the...

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop ·

2025/10/23

We're back with a new Wrestling Stoop as Bob Roop prepares for the Glory Days Grapplecon 3 event in Lutz. FL. Bob & co-host Ray Russell discuss the GrappleCon event, the new BobRoop.com website, the thought process that went into writing Bob's first novel "Death Match", plus they talk random topics that range from the Hart Family to the humble Ron Simmons. DAMN! (NOTE: Since the time this episode was recorded early on 10/21, after being advised by doctors - due to some health concerns

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98:40

Stoop 76: Andre the Giant Stories, Bar Fights,...

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop ·

2025/10/09

It's a new Wrestling Stoop as Bob Roop discusses a hypothetical shoot fight between Andre the Giant vs. Olympian turned pro wrestler, Chris Taylor. Plus, we spend a good half hour sharing Andre stories before talking wrestlers getting into bar fights, untrained job guys, & more!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us pay the bills! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A

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88:06

Stoop 75: Talking Buddy Austin's Tragedy, Al Velasco,...

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop ·

2025/10/02

This week on the Wrestling Stoop, Bob Roop takes listener questions and discusses random memories from throughout the early part of his career. We discuss the tragic tale of "Killer" Buddy Austin, the unheralded Al Velasco, Bob embracing the world of pro wrestling from the beginning, why he chose to train in Florida over Minnesota, his first encounter with Verne Gagne & Billy Robinson at the 72 Olympics, Scotland's Black Angus, working in front of different fan types around the world,

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87:16

Stoop 74: Ask Bob - Talking Killer Karl Krupp,...

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop ·

2025/09/25

This week on the Wrestling Stoop, Bob continues to answer listener questions with a variety of topics, including the tag team debacle with Killer Karl Krupp, briefly rooming with the One Man Gang in ICW, Bob's time in the Army as a Paratrooper and how he wound up being stationed in Alaska, rumors of a shoot fight with Mil Mascaras, and more!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us pay the bills

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90:53

Stoop 73: Q&A - Talking Grizzly Smith Allegations,...

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop ·

2025/09/11

This week on the Wrestling Stoop, Bob answers more of your questions as we talk more fun stories of Angelo Poffo and the ICW, Bob's fondness for traveling with Jack Brisco and Jake Roberts, how a gimmick change can not only prolong a career but enhance it in the case of Chief Jay Strongbow & Mr. Wrestling II. Plus, we dive into the darker side of pro wrestling as we discuss the many Grizzly Smith allegations and various other sex-ploitations within the wrestling world!If you're enjoying

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93:49

Stoop 72: Talking Dave Meltzer, Dirt Sheets, "Apter...

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop ·

2025/09/04

This week on the Wrestling Stoop, Bob Roop answers a few listener questions pertaining to his feelings on Dave Meltzer and the Wrestling Observer during the 1980s, the significance of "Apter Magazines", more Global Wrestling talk, old school legends packing "heat" for protection from fans, Smart Mark Philly Fans, the importance of enhancement talent to the business, and more!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our

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86:42

Stoop 71: Wrestling Brotherhood, Penzer, Bob Cook,...

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop ·

2025/08/28

The Wrestling Stoop is back as Bob Roop talks a variety of topics including more Global Wrestling, the bond and trust in the ring between wrestlers, David Penzer, Bob Cook, Jumbo Baretta, Barry Houston, we discuss how Paul Orndorff's injury that led to his atrophy actually started long before Hulk Hogan and the WWF, plus more!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please Subscribe to our Patreon to help us pay the bills

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91:20

Stoop 70: More Global Wrestling! (Norman Smiley, Ox...

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop ·

2025/08/14

On this week's Wrestling Stoop, Bob Roop continues to talk his time in the Global Wrestling Alliance of the late 1980s. We discuss more of the talent as well as the business side of things. Plus, we talk Norman Smiley, sparring with Karl Gotch, the softer side of Ox Baker, "Party Animal" Steve Collins, Dr. Red Roberts, & more!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please Subscribe to our Patreon to help us pay the bills

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102:17

Stoop 69: Discussing Global Wrestling (Solie, Dr. Red...

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop ·

2025/08/07

This week on the Wrestling Stoop, Bob goes back and talks the early inception of the late 80's Florida promotion and the first publicly traded wrestling company, the Global Wrestling Alliance. We discuss how Boris Malenko played a part in getting Bob involved, meeting Dr. Red Roberts for the first time, dealing with the corporate "suits", hiring Gordon Solie and what led to his firing(!), how tapings were scheduled, the Soul Patrol, Rusty Brooks, Death Row, innovative vignettes and segments

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97:46

Stoop 68: Talking the Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame and...

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop ·

2025/07/31

This week on the Wrestling Stoop Bob talks the 2025 Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame weekend and all of the awards recipients! Plus, we pay our respects in the passing of Hulk Hogan, that time Bob made THE ROCK cry(!), and Terry Garvin, Pat Patterson, & Tank Patton walk into a shower... all of that and more, this week on the Stoop!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please Subscribe to our Patreon to help us pay the bills

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91:24

Stoop 67: Leaving One Job, Finding Another, Hansen...

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop ·

2025/07/17

NEW Wrestling Stoop, as Bob Roop leaves for Waterloo to attend this year's Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame, we discuss the Hall, Bob's induction, and more about the 3-Day event. We also talk Bob's firing as booker of the Florida territory shortly before its demise, Bill Alfonso's duties during that time in the company, Bob running into Boris Malenko and how it led to Bob becoming booker of Global Wrestling. Plus, we discuss more of Bob's time as an agent in 1990 WCW, a fun story between Stan

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89:58

Stoop 66: Losing Windham, Barr & Luger! Plus Bubba...

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop ·

2025/07/10

The Wrestling Stoop is back as Bob Roop talks more about his time booking the Florida territory in the mid 1980s! We discuss the passing of Bubba Douglas during a live event, Steve Brinson's run as "The Falcon" and his illegal "pharmaceutical" past, newcomers Sean Royal & Chris Champion who would go on to become the New Breed, losing Jesse Barr to the WWF and Lex & Barry Windham to Jim Crockett, a fun angle involving Sir Oliver Humperdink & Coach John Heath, Hiro Matsuda forcing

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96:51

Stoop 65: Early Lex Luger, Fabulous Ones,...

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop ·

2025/06/19

This week on the Wrestling Stoop, Bob Roop dives back into his time as the booker in Florida circa 1986. We talk Bob's extensive time working with a rookie Lex Luger, The Fabulous Ones (Stan Lane & Steve Keirn), the enigma that was Tyree Pride, Ron Bass, The Sheepherders & more!Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show

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91:00

Stoop 64: Georgia Folds, Return to Florida, Maha...

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop ·

2025/06/05

The Wrestling Stoop returns as Bob Roop talks the end of Ole Anderson's CWG in 1985, selling to Jim Crockett, the JCP takeover, Dusty Rhodes coming in as booker, Roop leaving the Crockett territory, heading back to Florida, booking for Duke Keomuka & Hiro Matsuda, Kevin & Nancy Sullivan, Mark Lewin, the creation of the Maha Singh character and what the original intent was supposed to be versus what actually happened! All of that, and more fun insights into the mid 1980s.Please

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86:00

Stoop 63: Ole Rebuilds Georgia After WWF Takeover

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop ·

2025/05/15

This week on the Wrestling Stoop, Bob Roop dives into the aftermath and rebuilding process that Ole Anderson incurred following Vince McMahon's takeover of GCW. Hear how Ole fought to rebuild his new Georgia promotion from the ashes. With the WWF making aggressive moves into southern strongholds, Ole didn’t just push back, he tried to reclaim what was his. We break down the fallout, how Ann Gunkel played a pivotal role in getting Anderson back on TBS, talent jumping ship, a brief alliance

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90:22

Stoop 62: Moolah Allegations, the Irwins, Tim Horner,...

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop ·

2025/05/08

The Wrestling Stoop returns as Bob Roop talks The Fabulous Moolah and the many allegations & stories of her pimping, sex trafficking, and requesting sexual favors from students. We also talk smart fans trying to dictate the matches, and how to veterans handled it versus the younger talent. Plus, we talk Georgia talent defecting to the WWF in 1984, Scott & Bill Irwin, Ron Slinker, Tom Horner, Pat Rose, George Tragos, & more!Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills,

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92:51

Stoop 61: Arn Anderson, Dutch Mantel, Ted Dibiase,...

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop ·

2025/04/24

This week on the Wrestling Stoop Bob talks the art of a wrestling promo, what makes a good referee, and how to put together a match that entertains the fans. Plus, we talk more stories from the Georgia territory and beyond, featuring Ted Dibiase, Skip Young, Arn Anderson, King Kong Bundy, Mr. Wrestling (Tim Woods), Mr. Wrestling #2 (Johnny Walker), Thunderbolt Patterson, Jimmy Valiant, Referee Nick Patrick, Spoiler (Don Jardine), The Sheik, Dutch Mantel, Dewey Forte going "home", and so

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95:28

Stoop 60: Ray Stevens, Larry Zbyszko, Rick Rude,...

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop ·

2025/04/17

The Wrestling Stoop is back talking more talent passing through the Georgia territory through the early 1980s. Bob shares a fun story of Assassin (Jody Hamilton), Ray Stevens, and a gun! Plus, we talk the art of getting over a squash match, bringing ICW talent like Ron Garvin & Pez Whatley over to Georgia, as well as the likes of Larry Zbyszko, Rick Rude, Terry Taylor, Karl Kox, Joe Lightfoot, Tito Santana, Ted & Jerry Oates, Mike Jackson, Barry Darsow, Killer Tim Brooks, &

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