Dusty Rhodes Archives

RECAP AND REVIEW: Ron Fuller’s Studcast on Finishing Florida 1974 – Bill Watts turns heel on Ron, why he felt his time in Florida was going to be short, what Dusty Rhodes needed to get over, why there was concern of running in St. Petersburg

February 9, 2019 Andrew Soucek

Ron Fuller Studcast – Finishing Florida 1974 Release Date: January 30, 2019 Running time: 1:05 Recap by: Joe Aguinaldo DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD On this week’s podcast, Ron talks about the end of his run in Florida. He’s spent four years in the territory, which set the tone for the next phase of his life. He learned a lot about […]

RECAP AND REVIEW: Why It Ended with Jake “The Snake” Roberts on the story behind the first DDT, why his program with Hulk Hogan was cancelled, what he hated about working in WWE, the superstar he helped create

February 1, 2019 Andrew Soucek

Why It Ended – Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts Release Date: 01/22/19 Running time: 1:17 Recap by: Joe Aguinaldo DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD On today’s show, Robert and Matt welcome Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts. -Jake is spending time with his sons and their families. He is getting ready to move from Vegas to Texas to be closer to his grandkids. He […]

RECAP AND REVIEW: Ron Fuller’s Studcast “Sellouts Start” – the beginning of Dusty Rhodes as a babyface, why Bob Armstrong was no longer allowed to sit in the co-pilot seat, how much Ron was making at the time

February 1, 2019 Andrew Soucek

Ron Fuller’s Studcast – Sellouts Start Release Date: 01/23/19 Running time: 1:02 Recap by: Joe Aguinaldo DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Welcome to another week of Ron Fuller’s Studcast. On today’s podcast he talks about business in the Florida territory after the Dusty Rhodes babyface turn. -The Dusty Rhodes turn to babyface set the stage for the biggest box office year […]

RECAP AND REVIEW: Ron Fuller’s Studcast with Bill Watts on the babyface turn of Dusty Rhodes in 1974, how it went down, why it was the perfect situation, the live interview that was lost and what was said

January 24, 2019 Andrew Soucek

Ron Fuller’s Studcast – A Star Is Born Release Date: 01/16/19 Running time: 58 minutes Recap by: Joe Aguinaldo DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Studcast – A Star Is Born On today’s podcast Ron welcomes Bill Watts to talk about the Dusty Rhodes turn from 1974 in the Florida territory. Ron calls Bill one of the best minds in the business. […]

RECAP AND REVIEW: Ron Fuller’s Studcast – the angle that changed Florida wrestling forever, Pak Song makes an impression, Ron becomes Heavyweight Champion, his matches with Bill Watts, wrestling snowbirds

January 16, 2019 Andrew Soucek

Ron Fuller’s Studcast – Florida Heavyweight Champion Release Date: 01/09/19 Running time: 1:09 Recap by: Joe Aguinaldo DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD On today’s Studcast, Ron talks about March and April 1974 in the Florida territory. The two part Studcast about how to build a championship territory covered the NWA Florida territory in 1974. It was their biggest year ever at […]

RECAP AND REVIEW: Ron Fuller’s Studcast on Fantastic February 1974 – the emergence of Dusty Rhodes as a major star, how he broke into the business, his incredible promos, and Ron reveals the wrestler who got knocked by a cage before a match

January 6, 2019 Andrew Soucek

Ron Fuller’s Studcast – Fantastic February 1974 Release Date: 01/02/19 Running time: 1:08 Recap by: Joe Aguinaldo DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Intro: In Feb 1974 Florida things are starting to take shape which are a precursor to an unprecedented historic run of success in the Florida territory. Ron’s father had joined the ownership team of the Florida territory with Eddie […]

RECAP AND REVIEW: Sitting Ringside with David Penzer – Bruce Mitchell talks Front Row Section D shenanigans, Sid’s squeegee, Arn Anderson’s interesting distinction, and more.

December 5, 2018 Jeff Rush

Sitting Ringside with David Penzer Release Date: 11/26/18 Recap by: Jeff Rush, PWPodcasts.com Assistant Editor DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Special Guest – Bruce Mitchell -Lots of talk about literally sitting ringside. Bruce says he used to notice Penzer at a lot of the shows and feel bad for him likely having seen the same matches 4-5 nights in a row […]

Bruce Prichard Something to Wrestle With

RECAP AND REVIEW: Something To Wrestle with Bruce Prichard on Survivor Series ’93 – the original plan for the Bret-Owen feud, getting Dusty’s approval for Reo Rogers, Lawler’s legal issues, Stan Lane, the Luger Family vignette, Hogan on Arsenio and tons more.

December 5, 2018 Jeff Rush

Something To Wrestle with Bruce Prichard – Survivor Series 1993 Release Date: 11/30/18 Recap by: Jeff Rush, PWPodcasts.com Assistant Editor DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD -This is a topic Bruce has wanted to cover since they began the show. -Survivor Series 1993 was the first WWF PPV to do under a 1.0 buyrate. -Lex Luger was the anointed one at […]

RECAP AND REVIEW: Talk is Jericho with Ricky Steamboat on why he left the NWA, where “The Dragon” moniker came from, the WWF locker room running from a snake, laying out his WrestleMania match with Randy Savage

November 28, 2018 Andrew Soucek

Talk is Jericho – Ricky The Dragon Steamboat Spits Fire Release Date: November 23, 2018 Recap by: Caitlin Lavelle DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD 7:30 – Ricky Steamboat on the WWF Schedule Ricky Steamboat says your schedule in the WWF would depend on your spot in the pecking order, and would differ if you were in the headline main event, backup […]

RECAP AND REVIEW: 83 Weeks Q&A on meeting with Russo, name-dropping Ted Turner, Bullet Club, WCW tape library and more

November 9, 2018 Jeff Rush

Written Podcast Recap: 83 Weeks – Q&A Release Date: November 5th, 2018 Recap by: Jeff Rush, PWPodcasts.com Assistant Editor DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Bischoff comes out hot on Vince Russo. First question is from Russo – why won’t Bischoff meet with him face to face? Eric calls him a delusional, lying POS. He says he got burned by him twice, […]

RECAP AND REVIEW: Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru: how to maintain kayfabe when flying commercial, why Sam Houston was kicked off a plane, if Roddy Piper had feuded with Ric Flair in ’86, how Jerry Jarrett and Bill Watts compare as bookers (Ep. 68)

October 1, 2018 Andrew Soucek

Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru Episode 68 Release date: Sep 24, 2018 Recap by: Paul Briody DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD 0:00 – Intro featuring a mumbling and very grumpy Jim revisiting his Philadelphia experience thanks to Google Earth, fast food disasters (“possum patties”) and driving misery! Also, a great Stephen P. New plug link. 16:01 – Were the Midnights disappointed when they […]

RECAP AND REVIEW: Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru – Dusty as NWA champ, TNA gimmick matches, Bobby Eaton’s leg drop, Cena in OVW (Ep. 58)

July 4, 2018 Jeff Rush

Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru Episode 58 Release date: June 25, 2018 Recap by: Paul Briody DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Top stories/moments of interest: • Usual format in which Brian Last asks Jim Cornette listener questions about current wrestling and wrestling history with great chemistry between the two. 0:00 – A banterous intro! 5:55 – Why were two of Dusty Rhodes’ three […]

RECAP AND REVIEW: 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff on Dusty Rhodes – recollections of Dusty as a booker and commentator, joining the NWO, the moment that had the biggest impact on Eric and more

June 15, 2018 Jeff Rush

83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff – Dusty Rhodes Release Date: 06/11/2018 Recap By: Jeff Rush DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD This show was released on the three-year anniversary of the passing of Dusty Rhodes. Conrad notes that this episode will see a departure from the usual cross examination format and will instead be more of a walk down memory lane as he and Eric […]

RECAP AND REVIEW: The Jim Ross Report – Cody Rhodes Talks ‘All-In’ Sellout, John Cena earns ‘Slobberknocker Of The Week’ For An Appearance Outside Of The Ring and: Who J.R Thinks May Go Down As History’s Greatest Female Wrestler

May 22, 2018 Andrew Soucek

The Jim Ross Report Release Date: May 16, 2018 Recap by: Joe Aguinaldo DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD 0:00 – Intro Welcome back to another week of Slobberknocker audio. Coming up on today’s show is Cody Rhodes who J.R has known since he was in diapers along with entire Rhodes family. They will be discussing the All-In event and how it […]

PODCAST RECAP AND REVIEW: The Jim Cornette Experience on the last months of Jim Crockett Promotions, why Tully Blanchard was banned from the Crockett plane, tensions between Ric Flair and Dusty Rhodes, the reason the Midnight Express won the tag titles (Ep. 214)

February 6, 2018 Andrew Soucek

The Jim Cornette Experience Episode 214 – The Last Months of Jim Crockett Promotions Release Date: January 11, 2018 DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Recap By: Mark Charles Adams Top Stories/Moments of interest Another in depth look at the slow death of Jim Crockett Promotions! Recap 00:00:00 – Intro: Jim welcomes us to the show and promises a very special one for […]

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: The Steve Austin Show w/ Elias on dropping his last name, learning from Dusty Rhodes, if he felt nervous wrestling Roman Reigns, why Austin didn’t want the wrestling name Samson St. Claire

December 21, 2017 Andrew Soucek

The Steve Austin Show Release Date: December 19, 2017 Recap by: Joe Aguinaldo DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN DOWNLOAD 0:00 – Intro Austin starts off talking about how his neighbor’s dog is barking its head off while he’s trying to record his podcast. He’s recording the open of the podcast on December 18th, which is his 53rd birthday. People have […]

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: The Jim Cornette Experience: How Vince McMahon views food, Corny hiding in a NYC McDonald’s bathroom, how Harley Race would win a hypothetical bar fight and more

December 14, 2017 Jeff Rush

The Jim Cornette Experience Episode 210 – Listener Questions Release Date: December 7, 2017 Recap By: Mark Charles Adams DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Top Stories/Moments of interest • Funny talk about Vince McMahons eating habits • Jim’s opinion on a wide range of different stars from over the years Recap 0:00 – Intro: Jim welcomes us to the episode and […]

QUICK QUOTES: Cody Rhodes on making more money outside of WWE, the best advice his father gave him, the legality of the Rhodes name

November 14, 2017 Andrew Soucek

Cody Rhodes was recently interviewed by Chris Van Vliet and talked about life out of WWE, advice his father gave him, and more. Here are some of the highlights he sent along: He’s making more money since leaving WWE: “I just had the absolute best luck in the world in terms of meeting The Young Bucks and they might look […]

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: The Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast w/ Dave Lagana Part 1, on how he started in the business, working with Billy Corgan, plans for the NWA

November 7, 2017 Jeff Rush

Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast – Interview Friday Release Date: November 3, 2017 Guest: Dave Lagana Recap by: Jason Darling DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Newsworthy Items: Originally, TNA was supposed to be “Tuesday Night All-Stars.” Production and writing style is exactly the same as it was in 2002, nothing has changed in WWE. Dave and Billy supposed to do an […]

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: E&C Pod of Awesomeness w/ Goldust on the brutal Hollywood Backlot Brawl with Roddy Piper, the wrestler who taught him to be a heel, how he turned his life around, who he wanted to have feuds with

November 7, 2017 Andrew Soucek

Edge & Christian’s Pod of Awesomeness Recap Guest: Goldust By: Jeff Indelicato Release Date: October 20, 2017 DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD “For The Benefit of Those with No Time” (Top Stories) Hobo Hank makes a surprise return on Tales from the Indies Goldust agrees that he helped set the tone for the Attitude Era The Hollywood Backlot Brawl was filmed […]

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