Tag: Rick Martel

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Podcast: Hogan, Flair, Martel & the beginning of 1985

Posted on by Karl Stern

I begin my methodical look back at pro wrestling in 1985, kicking off with January and using all the info from my DragonKingKarl’s 1984-1985 Pro Wrestling Omnibus.

As you might remember or might be learning, Hulk Hogan was entering his first full year as WWF World champion and also was a huge star in Japan, Ric Flair was the NWA World champion and looking forward to a big year and Rick Martel was the AWA World champion and feuding with Jimmy Garvin.

Plus, I talk about the Road Warriors, Antonio Inoki, and much more.

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DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: Why May 1984 was a huge month in wrestling

Posted on by Karl Stern

On a new DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show, I have a detailed look at the month of May 1984 in pro wrestling history.

It was one of the most significant months ever: Kerry Von Erich wins the NWA World title from Ric Flair in the largest show in Texas history followed by Flair regaining the title in Japan, Rick Martel becomes AWA World champion, Vince McMahon Sr. dies, Andy Kaufman dies, and much more.

If you are a fan of classic old school pro wrestling history, this is a great jumping on point.

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