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DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: Pro Wrestling Illustrated from January 1983

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In my rotation of retro pro wrestling podcasts on the DragonKingKarl Wrestling Show, I am adding old magazine reviews. 

The newsstand pro wrestling magazines were a staple of wrestling from the 1950s through the 1990s and especially peaked in the 1970-80s. Before the Internet and before newsletters were so widely distributed, the wrestling magazines are where you got your news and information about wrestlers outside your regional area. 

To kick things off, let’s take a look at Pro Wrestling Illustrated from January 1983 featuring Ricky Steamboat, Bruiser Brody, Tommy Rich, and more.

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DragonKing Dark: The death of John Denver

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In my continuing series on the 100 darkest moments in pop culture history, I look back at the 1997 death of folk and country music star John Denver who was killed in an experimental aircraft crash at the age of 53.

While Denver’s career as a hit maker was probably over, he was still a successful touring musician, actor, and activist. 

His death was also completely avoidable for multiple reasons including his suspended pilot’s license and a terrible aircraft design.

Let’s look back at this story on this week’s DragonKing Dark.

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Portland Wrestlecast: The biggest feud in Portland history

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The Portland Wrestlecast is back with the history of the biggest feud in Portland Wrestling history. It was bigger than Piper vs. Rose or Rip Oliver vs. Billy Jack. 

In 1968, “Tough” Tony Borne vs. Lonnie Mayne drew thousands of fans to the then brand-new Portland Memorial Coliseum. They went from dominant World Tag Team champions to a series of battles that fans in Portland remember to this day.

I talk with longtime fan, promoter and historian Frank Culbertson about his memories of the feud and the new book from Mike Rodgers: “Katie Bar The Door! History of Portland Wrestling.“

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Wrestling Observer Radio: Interviews with Brian Solomon & Greg Oliver

Posted on by Garrett Gonzales

Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio. This week, we have two interviews.

The first interview is with Brian Solomon, author of the book Blood and Fire: The Unbelievable Real-Life Story of Wrestling’s Original Sheik (affiliate link). Dave and Brian go over some stories from the book and also talk about Vince McMahon.

The second interview is with Slam Wrestling’s Greg Oliver who wrote an article for Sports Illustrated on Rocky Johnson’s children. We talk about how Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson fits into the story, how the story came to be, and other projects Greg is working on.

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Big Audio Nightmare: The undisputed, all-time greatness of Hiroshi Tanahashi

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Mike Sempervive and I are back to talk all the news from a historic week in pro wrestling in Japan and beyond.

Topics include:

  • A live perspective on last Sunday’s Forbidden Door
    • Breakout performances from Clark Connors and Shota Umino
    • The crowd reaction to New Japan’s top stars
    • The undisputed, all-time greatness of Hiroshi Tanahashi and the meaning of this show for him
  • Tam Nakano and Natsupoi getting their well-deserved flowers for an incredible two-match series in STARDOM this week

Hear all this and much more on the original alternate: The Adam and Mike Big Audio Nightmare!

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Fight Game: AEW Blood & Guts review

Posted on by Garrett Gonzales

John LaRocca and I are back with another episode of the Fight Game Podcast.

Before we review AEW Dynamite from Wednesday, we talk about John’s thoughts on Sunday’s Forbidden Door pay-per-view and watching it with friends at Big Dave’s house. 

We also talk about the uninspired promotion for WWE’s Money in the Bank on Saturday.

Then, we review AEW Dynamite, focusing on the following:

  • Orange Cassidy’s gimmick
  • The Christian Cage/Jungle Boy/Luchasaurus scenario
  • The Gunn brothers as a young, fun tag team
  • Jade Cargill and the possibility of a new Baddie
  • The Blood & Guts match itself

You can now subscribe to The Fight Game Podcast on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify or click below to listen.

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We’re Live, Pal: Forbidden Door fallout, WWE Mt. Rushmore, MITB preview

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It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal.

Andrew Zarian joined me as always and Mel Gray, co-host of the Powerbombshells video podcast, joined as well in the first segment.

Mel was at last Sunday’s AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door and she gave us the live perspective. She also looked ahead to Blood & Guts as she’s attending that show as well.

Andrew and I then talked about how great John Cena was on Raw, gave our WWE Mt. Rushmore, and then talked about the lackluster Money in the Bank card coming up this weekend.

Enjoy the latest We’re Live, Pal on YouTube above or just click the link below.

You can also listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: The Yeti biography

Posted on by Karl Stern

I bet you didn’t expect this. Yes, Karl Stern vs. The Yeti.

I saw the debut of The Yeti in WCW and am also a fan of giant tall wrestlers. I may be the only one, but this gimmick was something that straight out of Memphis wrestling, only it was on national TV. 

Ron Reis was the man under The Yeti outfit but instead of looking like an abominable snowman, he was a mummy. 

None of this makes sense so listen to the show and I’ll unpack it for you. You won’t regret it.

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DragonKing Dark: Warner Bros. destroys DC Comics

Posted on by Karl Stern

I continue my series of 100 of the darkest moments in pop culture history and this week, I look at the destruction wrought by Warner Bros. against the iconic characters of DC Comics.

Characters who have been around since the 1930s have been rendered generationally irrelevant by a terrible connected universe of movies, bad castings, awful scripts, and, oh yeah, Ezra Miller.

Hear all about it on this week’s DragonKing Dark.

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Wrestling Observer Live: Final AEW Forbidden Door preview, WWE notes & news

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Andrew Zarian is back with an all-new Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live to talk about the latest news including a preview of Sunday’s AEW/NJPW Forbidden Door.

With a little help from Producer Matt, Andrew runs down tonight’s Forbidden Door card, what surprises we might see, and who we think is facing Zack Sabre Jr.

Injuries have been a big problem in putting this card together. We give you the latest injury report and discuss how that’s changed the card.

Stephanie McMahon’s appointment as WWE Chairwoman and CEO was made by other board members, not by her family or Nick Khan. This goes against previous reports that her leadership was in question.

Also, Andrew gives you a few notes from WWE SmackDown this week and a preview of Money In The Bank next weekend. 

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Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW X NJPW Forbidden Door preview, WWE ratings, injuries

Posted on by Garrett Gonzales

Dave Meltzer and I are back on an early Saturday edition of Wrestling Observer Radio talking all the latest news in this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter including stories on how Stephanie McMahon came to be interim CEO, AEW’s injury issues as well as the secrecy around injuries, and Jon Moxley’s interview with his wife, Renee Paquette.

We preview Sunday’s Forbidden Door, talk about AEW’s wellness policy, Blood and Guts, and WWE’s excellent ratings of late.

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Fight Game: AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door preview

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John LaRocca and I are back with another episode of the Fight Game Podcast.

Before we review AEW Dynamite from Wednesday, we talk about WWE going to the Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar well again for SummerSlam. John remembers being at a local independent show with John Cena very early in his career as The Prototype. 

Then, we review AEW Dynamite, focusing on the following:

  • Bryan Danielson’s promo to open up the show
  • Will Ospreay’s AEW booking so far
  • Why we didn’t like Christian Cage’s promo
  • The addition of Kazuchika Okada in the IWGP title match making it a four-way
  • The wild segment to end the show with Jon Moxley and Hiroshi Tanahashi 

We also look at all the matches at the Forbidden Door PPV this weekend.

You can now subscribe to The Fight Game Podcast on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify or click below to listen.

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We’re Live, Pal: 1st anniversary show with Bryan Alvarez & Denise Salcedo

Posted on by Garrett Gonzales

It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal on the first anniversary of the creation of the show.

Andrew Zarian joined me as always and we invited guests like Bryan Alvarez, who was the very first guest on the debut episode.

Denise Salcedo, our former co-host, joined us as well.

We talk about this Sunday’s AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door, WWE adding more to Bruce Pritchard’s plate, and going to the well again for SummerSlam with Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns.

Enjoy the latest We’re Live, Pal on YouTube above or just click the link below.

You can also listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. 

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DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: Ultimo Dragon biography

Posted on by Karl Stern

This week’s biography lands on one of my favorite wrestlers: Ultimo Dragon. 

I was already a big fan of his before he showed up on WCW television as a new international junior heavyweight. The photo of him as the J-Crown champion survives in pop culture as a meme of achievement.

Dragon has had standout matches all over the world including in Mexico, Japan, and the United States but, of course, his worst stint was in WWE.

Nevertheless, I love Ultimo Dragon so let’s talk about him on this week’s DragonKing Classic Wrestling Show.

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