Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam

Dec 06 2024 100 ep. 78 mins 855

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Each week, John McAdam discusses classic professional wrestling.

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Episode 337: It’s 1984 Again!

Dec 06 2024 62 mins

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we’re joined by Bob Smith, former writer for the Pro Wrestling Illustrated family of wrestling magazines, and we take questions from the STW Universe! Discussed on this week’s episode: –Did Mid-South Wrestling wait too long to turn Butch Reed after Junkyard Dog left? –Terry Gordy as NWA champion…could that … Continue reading Episode 337:

Episode 336: I’m Not A Loser

Nov 29 2024 130 mins

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we take a look at the WWF during the month of December, 1984! This episode highlights key figures from that era and offers a look at the storylines and personalities that defined the promotion at the time. We talk Bruno Sammartino, Bobby Heenan, Junkyard Dog, Captain Lou Albano, Mil … Continue reading Episode 336: I’m Not A Loser →

Episode 335: The Million Dollar…Yeah, Riiiight.

Nov 22 2024 88 mins

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we honor the 40th Anniversary of Starrcade ’84 with Biran Rodriguez as the guest! On this discussion table this week: –Who could possibly think one million dollars in 1984 money was actually at stake in the main event? The supposed prize was presented in a way that made it … Continue reading Episode 335: The Million Dollar…Yeah, Riiiight. →

Episode 334: I’ll Go When Practice Is Over

Nov 15 2024 63 mins

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we enter into Part Two of our discussion of the 2024 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame candidates with John McAdam, Steve Generelli, and Nolen Lake! We talk John Cena, Paul Orndorff, The Anderson Brothers, Enhancement talent, Greg Valentine, The Young Bucks, Britney Spears, Ric Flair, Roman Reigns, Lex … Continue reading Episode 334: I’l

Episode 333: My Son’s Been A Fan Since Day One-ish

Nov 08 2024 64 mins

This week on the STICK TO WRESTLING podcast, we’re diving into a deep, exciting, and sometimes heated discussion about the Top Ten candidates who are currently not in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame. We’re talking about the legends who shaped the business, including Magnificent Muraco, the British Bulldogs, Morris Sigel, Paul Orndorff, Dory … Continue reading E

Episode 332: Would WCW Still Be Around If…

Nov 01 2024 50 mins

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we take questions from the STW Universe, including: –Jim Cornette and The Midnight Express in the WWF…what would that have looked like? –What originally got us hooked on wrestling? –Could a Ric Flair vs the Four Horsemen feud have worked? –What if JCP had just stayed in on the … Continue reading Episode 332: Would WCW Still Be Around If�

Episode 331: I Don’t Watch While You Teach

Oct 25 2024 71 mins

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we discuss the 1984 Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards, straight from the recently released book of 1984 Observers! We talk Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan, Dynamite Kid, Bob Backlund, Bruiser Brody, Riki Choshu, Roddy Piper, Sataru Sayama, Kerry Von Erich, Sgt. Slaughter, Kerry Von Erich, Road Warriors, Jerry Lawler, Jimmy Snuka, … Continue reading Episod

Episode 330: The Great Typewriter Riot of ’74

Oct 18 2024 64 mins

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review the WWWF in 1974 with popular returning guest John Jance! We talk Bruno Sammartino, Pedro Morales, Andre The Giant, Killer Kowalski, Gorilla Monsoon, Captain Lou Albano, The Valiant Brothers, Chief Jay Strongbow, Bobby Duncum, Stan Stasiak, Larry Hennig, Fred Blassie, Nikolai Volkoff, Strong Kobayashi, Victor Rivera, Otto … Continue readi

Episode 329: The King Of New Orleans

Oct 11 2024 74 mins

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we hang out with Greg Klein, the author of the Junkyard Dog biography “The King Of New Orleans”! On this discussion table: -What went into creating and writing the biography. –Greg growing up watching wrestling in Houston. –Bill Watts’ futile attempts at replacing Junkyard Dog. –Did Mid-South fire guys … Continue reading Episode 329: Th

Episode 328: Mean Gene’s Scene

Oct 04 2024 124 mins

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we take a look at the WWF during the month of October, 1984! We talk Bobby Heenan. Barry Windham, Greg Valentine, Billy Jack Haynes, Hulk Hogan, Tonga Kid, Junkyard Dog, Roddy Piper, Gene Okerlund, Tito Santana, Andre The Giant, Iron Sheik, Adrian Adonis, Kamala, Wendi Richter, Brutus Beefcake, Sgt. … Continue reading Episode 328: Mean Gene’s Sce