DragonKingKarl: October 1985

On this week’s show I continue my long form history of pro wrestling series taken from my book DragonKingKarl’s 1984-1985 Pro Wrestling Omnibus.

I take a deep dive into October 1985 where Vince McMahon buries Uncle Elmer during his own (real!) wedding! Plus, both the NWA and AWA World champions are in Japan at the same time and tag team with each other. Plus, the Mike Von Erich saga continues.

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DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: September 1985

On the new DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show, Karl Stern continues his long form history series with a look back at September 1985.

While the WWF continued to grow and take over more territory in the United States, the AWA remained strong for the moment including putting on a stadium show called SuperClash in Chicago.

Mike Von Erich received the injury and got the surgery that leads to his severe physical downfall, plus updates on Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan, The Road Warriors losing the AWA Tag Team titles, and more.

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