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PWO Retro: A Very Bruno Christmas - 2019 Director's Cut22 Sep 202101:52:51

Originally released December 25, 2019

Plagued by technical issues when released in 2014, for  the first time ever A Very Bruno Christmas is complete as a single show,  just in time for Christmas day!

Originally available as Titans of Wrestling #40 and Titans Xtra: The Legend of Bruno Sammartino, the boys get together  to look at some choice Bruno matches AND the late-70s documentary hosted  by baseball great Tom Seaver. So grab your favorite festive beverage,  kick back, and enjoy a fun look at one of wrestling's greatest stars!

Mount Olympus, Spring 2018: Holy Grails22 Sep 202102:49:22

Originally released June 14, 2018

Kelly and Pete get together (remarkably, for the first time without  anyone else) and have an epic chat about Holy Grail wrestling footage!  All kinds of wrestling legends and classic territories are discussed...

-Mid South and JYD

-Georgia greats and the Omni

-Various MSG matches, including the famous 1957 riot

-Houston legends

-Canadian Grails, from Calgary, Toronto and Montreal

-Hogan vs Lawler in Memphis and Rose vs Andre in Portland

-Mr. Fuji vs Bobby Heenan ???

-And many more

Fans of wrestling history, as always, look no further than Mount Olympus!

Mount Olympus, Winter 2018: A Brief History of Pop Music and Pro Wrestling in the 1980s22 Sep 202102:48:32

Originally released March 4, 2018

Mount Olympus is back! On this edition Kelly and Johnny,  the Golden Lovers of wrestling podcasters, get together to talk about  the amazing fusion of pop music with pro wrestling in the 1980s!

Among the myriad of topics discussed...

- Lord Landsdowne: Innovator of the musical entrance
- Gorgeous George and Pomp and Circumstance
- The Freebirds change the game
- Music in Mid South, Memphis, WCCW and the Carolina's
- Hulk Hogan, Eye of the Tiger, and the Rock and Wrestling Connection
- Plus much, much more

Crank it up and enjoy another fun episode of Mount Olympus!

Mount Olympus, Fall 2017: WWE Unreleased Part 222 Sep 202101:55:39

Originally released November 12, 2017

After a bit of a delay, Kelly and the legendary Richard Land are back  to finish their exploration of the WWE Unreleased DVD. They are looking  at matches from the New Generation era, or what some consider the Dark  Ages of wrestling. As they review the footage, Kelly and Landy  simultaneously chart the slow, steady decline of the WWF during this  period. Both have strong emotional ties to the time, so this discussion  goes deeper than just reviewing matches. Along the way marvel at the  aborted revival of Piper's Pit, strange tag team combinations, the lame  end of Hulkamania, former partners going to war, and the one and only  TOXIC TURTLES!!!

Mount Olympus: Shamelessly jumping on the 90's nostalgia craze!

Mount Olympus, Fall 2017: WWE Unreleased Part 121 Sep 202102:08:02

Originally released October 8, 2017

Kelly is joined by the legendary Richard Land, who is  making his podcast debut, for an in-depth look at WWE's Unreleased DVD.  Everything on this three disc set has never been seen by fans before,  and Kelly and Landy have a great time digging into it. The first part  covers 1986-1991, featuring favorites like Hogan, Savage, Andre,  Roberts, Flair, but also a young Owen Hart, and a  not-ready-for-the-big-time DINGO WARRIOR!

So sit back and enjoy another fun edition of Mount Olympus!

At the Garden Presents Bruno Sammartino: "The Living Legend" 1972-197720 Sep 202100:44:00

Originally released September 22, 2016

Part 3 of this MSG career retrospective sees Bruno reclaim his throne  and undertake a second run on top even more successful than the first,  during a time of decadence and disorder in New York.

This show gives a rundown of...

-Bruno traveling the territories and overseas
-Showdown at Shea '72: Bruno vs Pedro
-The epic feud with Spiros Arion
-The return of Ivan Koloff
-Showdown at Shea '76: Bruno goes for revenge against Stan Hansen
-Battles with Superstar Graham, Waldo Von Erich, Stan Stasiak, Ken Patera, and others

All this and more on At the Garden!

At the Garden: Wrestling at MSG, 1880-193819 Sep 202100:47:34

Originally released May 5, 2016

This is a special series preview for a new ongoing podcast from Kelly  Nelson (Titans of Wrestling, Tag Teams Back Again) that will spotlight  individual wrestlers and their history at the "Mecca of Professional  Wrestling". This episode provides a brief history of three different  buildings known as Madison Square Garden, covering such figures as "The  Solid Man" William Muldoon, George Hackenschmidt, Frank Gotch, Ed  "Strangler" Lewis, "The Golden Greek" Jim Londos, Danno O'Mahoney, and  many others.

Titans Xtra: Ali vs Inoki19 Sep 202101:12:27

Originally released June 26, 2016

Mystery Titans Radio of Kelly and Johnny watching Ali vs Inoki 6/25/76

Titans Xtra - WWF at the Capital Centre, April 23rd 1983 19 Sep 202102:16:16

Originally released January 7, 2016

Join Parv and Kelly in this Mystery Science Theatre-style experience, as  they watch a random -- and perhaps rightly forgotten -- WWF card from  April 23rd, 1983 at the Cap Centre.

Titans Xtra - Tag Teams Back Again19 Sep 202101:43:35

Originally released February 16, 2015

Join Kelly and Marty Sleeze as they begin an ongoing exploration of classic tag team wrestling, commencing with 1985 WWF.

Matches discussed on the show:

The US Express vs The Iron Sheik and Nikolai Volkoff 5/20/85 MSG

The US Express and George Steele vs Adrian Adonis, "Big" John Studd and Bobby "the Brain" Heenan 6/21/85 MSG

Greg Valentine and Brutus Beefcake (the Dream Team) vs Tito Santana and Ricky Steamboat 4/21/85 MLG

The Dream Team vs The US Express 8/24/85 Spectrum

The Dream Team vs Tito Santana and Pedro Morales
11/25/85 MSG

The Dream Team vs the Iron Sheik and Nikolai Volkoff
12/17/85 Poughkeepsie, NY

*Apologies for the echoing audio during the middle portion*

Titans Xtra - The Legend of Bruno Sammartino19 Sep 202100:32:13

Originally released January 2, 2015

Like that last, yummy turkey sandwich, the Titans close out X-Mas with a  look at the Legend of Bruno Sammartino, hosted by MLB legend Tom  Seaver! So listen, laugh, and take down the damn tree while your at it -  it's 2015 for Christ's sake

Titans Xtra: World of Sport18 Sep 202101:35:12

Originally released October 28, 2014

Parv and Kelly welcome Steven Graham (Pro Wrestling  Super Show) to take a look at some matches from Britain in the 1970s, as  shown on World of Sport.

Mick McManus vs. Kung-Fu
Jim Breaks vs. Adrian Street
The Royals vs. The Saints

Titans Xtra - Chicago Film Archives: Verne Gagne vs. Lou Thesz18 Sep 202101:02:06

Originally released September 14, 2014

All four Titans reunite to watch Haystack Calhoun vs. Buddy Rogers  (04/14/1961) and Verne Gagne vs. Lou Thesz (01/25/52) and generally mark  out like school girls about the 50s footage recently uploaded by the  Chicago Film Archives.

Titans Xtra - Lawler and Dundee: A New Hope18 Sep 202101:18:01

Originally released September 11, 2014

Johnny and Pete look at the Star Wars of the Jerry Lawler / Bill Dundee  trilogy. We look at the build and the epic first match. Discussion  includes: the greatness of Lance Russell, Dundee as a headliner,  Lawler's greatness as a headliner and promo. Buckle up and enjoy the  ride.

Titans Xtra - 1981 Roster Analysis Part 5: ICW, LA18 Sep 202101:01:20

Originally released August 21, 2014

When Parv, Kelly and Dylan said they'd leave no stone unturned, they  meant it! They look at the two active US promotions from 1981 that they  haven't looked at yet: Angelo Poffo's ICW, and Mike LaBell's LA  promotion.

Titans Xtra - 1981 Roster Analysis Part 4: South West, South East, WWA18 Sep 202101:07:40

Originally released August 14, 2014

Parv, Kelly and Dylan continue to trawl through the  murky backwaters of US wrestling territories in 1981 and where the hell  have they ended up this time? Joe Blanchard's South West Championship  Wrestling (SWCW), Ron Fuller's South East Championship Wrestling (SECW),  and Dick the Bruiser's sorry sorry WWA out of Indianapolis.

Titans Xtra - Three Wise Men Sampler: Classy Freddie Blassie17 Sep 202100:10:54

Originally released August 9, 2014

In the 1970s, one of the secrets of Vince McMahon Sr's success in  running a hot promotion was his utility of The Three Wise Men. We will  be discussing managers in an upcoming show. Therefore, in order for  listeners to appreciate what each "wise man" brought to the table, the  Titans of Wrestling are happy to present these three "samplers" of their  interviews and promos featuring rare and difficult-to-find audio from  the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.

Titans Xtra - Three Wise Men Sampler: Captain Lou Albano17 Sep 202100:10:56

Originally released August 9, 2014

In the 1970s, one of the secrets of Vince McMahon Sr's success in  running a hot promotion was his utility of The Three Wise Men. We will  be discussing managers in an upcoming show. Therefore, in order for  listeners to appreciate what each "wise man" brought to the table, the  Titans of Wrestling are happy to present these three "samplers" of their  interviews and promos featuring rare and difficult-to-find audio from  the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.

Titans Xtra - Three Wise Men Sampler: The Grand Wizard of Wrestling17 Sep 202100:10:57

Originally released August 9, 2014

In the 1970s, one of the secrets of Vince McMahon Sr's success in  running a hot promotion was his utility of The Three Wise Men. We will  be discussing managers in an upcoming show. Therefore, in order for  listeners to appreciate what each "wise man" brought to the table, the  Titans of Wrestling are happy to present these three "samplers" of their  interviews and promos featuring rare and difficult-to-find audio from  the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.

Titans Xtra - 1981 Roster Analysis Part 3: WWF, AWA, Mid-South17 Sep 202101:19:08

Originally released August 3, 2014

Parv, Kelly and Dylan continue their journey through the rosters of  1981, this time focusing on the three biggest independent promotions in  the USA: WWF, AWA and Mid-South.

Titans Xtra - 1981 Roster Analysis Part 2: Memphis, Texas, Portland, Central States17 Sep 202100:56:45

Originally released July 29, 2014

Parv, Kelly and Dylan rate the rosters of the other NWA promotions that  were active in the USA at that time: CWA (Memphis), WCCW (Texas), PNW  (Portland), and CSW (Central States).

Titans Xtra - 1981 Roster Analysis Part 1: St. Louis, Mid-Atlantic, Florida, Georgia17 Sep 202101:04:20

Originally released July 27, 2014

In the first of a series of shows on this theme, Parv, Kelly and Dylan  analyse and rate the rosters of every major wrestling promotion from  1981. They start with the core NWA promotions, JCP (Mid-Atlantic), GCW  (Georgia), and CWF (Florida), and its flagship city, St. Louis.

Titans Xtra - The Old Curiosity Shop16 Sep 202102:19:02

Originally released July 22, 2014

Parv, Kelly and the one and only Mr. Dylan Hales trawl  through some of the obscure backwaters of wrestling history. They flick  through some newsletters from the 1970s, including Wrestling Nostalgia,  Spotlight on Wrestling, The Encyclopedia of Pro Wrestling Vol. 1, and  Book of the Year 1963. Topics include: Dr Jerry Graham; Verne Gange's  place in wrestling history; old and forgotten outlaw promotions;  Quasimodo: the wrestler!; hookers, barnstormers and side-show acts; how  Hard Boiled Haggerty invested his money; race relations in Florida in  the 1960s; and loads more random obscurity of historical interest.

The Best of Titans of Wrestling Volume #3: The Bios of Chief Jay Historian16 Sep 202101:59:42

Almost a year in the making, The Best of Titans of Wrestling Volume #3 finally sees the light of day!

Featured here are nine select bios from Chief Jay Historian's private files
Scicluna
Kamata
Doherty
Khan
Wolfman
Black Demon
Steve King
El Olympico
And, of course, Dominic F'N DeNucci!

The Best of Titans of Wrestling Volume #2: Bruno vs Larry16 Sep 202102:51:42

Greatest Feud Ever

The Best of Titans of Wrestling Volume #116 Sep 202101:06:20

Baron Scicluna vs Dominic DeNucci 10/11/80, Philly
Originally from Titans of Wrestling #20 - February 12, 2014

Frank Williams Bio
Originally from Titans of Wrestling #14 - December 10, 2013

Bob Backlund vs "The Fabulous" Hulk Hogan 4/12/80, Philly
Originally from Titans of Wrestling #12 - November 20, 2013

*Bonus Track* For Your Consideration #8: The Clash of the Titans 16 Sep 202102:32:03

Originally released August 9, 2017

It’s a Titans of Wrestling reunion as Will is joined by Pete, Parv  and Kelly to discuss wrestlers for the GWWE project. Most people  watching wrestling haven’t seen much footage prior to the Rock n  Wrestling days but these guys have done the homework and will tell you  who you should be considering from the WWWF for your GWWE lists. We  discussed the following wrestlers…

Pedro Morales

Johnny Rodz

Mr. Fuji

Ken Patera

Dominic Denucci

Pat Patterson

Tony Atlas

Larry Zbyszko

Sgt. Slaughter

Ivan Koloff

Bob Backlund

Andre the Giant

*Bonus Track* Pro-Wrestling Super Show #49 - The Wrestler Mr. Fuji16 Sep 202101:59:16

Originally released April 1, 2015

Host: Parv (Where the Big Boys Play)
Guests: Kelly (Titans of Wrestling) & Steven Graham (All Japan Excite Series)

On  the first Super Show of the monthly format, the group takes a look at  the wrestler career of Mr. Fuji (mostly in the 1970's). Kelly provides  an amazing bio, including a great story on his title run in San  Francisco.

Here is the amazing playlist that Kelly provided:
www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV…Snab1xk55NMKk5hNi

*Bonus Track* Random Musings on Southern Wrestling and Life16 Sep 202102:09:28

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Bruno Sammartino, 1935-201816 Sep 202101:42:17

Originally released April 22, 2018

The boys get together to say goodbye

Titans of Wrestling #77: Finale16 Sep 202102:58:24

Originally released February 22, 2017

This episode is dedicated to Ivan Koloff, RIP

On the docket tonight:

1. Frank Williams vs Bulldog Brower 3/80 MSG
2. Dominic Denucci vs Baron Mikel Scicluna 8/80 Shea
3. Baron Mikel Scicluna vs SD Jones 4/81 MSG
4. Mr Fuji & Mr Saito vs Johnny Rodz & Jose Estrada 10/81 Philly
5. Battle Royal 6/79 MSG
6. Pat Patterson, Tony Garea, & Rick Martel vs The Moondogs & Lou Albano 2/81 MSG
7. Bob Backlund vs Adrian Adonis 3/82 Philly
8. Fabulous Moolah and Wendi Richter vs Princess Victoria and Velvet McIntyre 3/82 Philly
9. Bruno Sammartino vs Waldo Von Erich 6/75 MSG

Highlights include:

- Titans memories sprinkled throughout
- How Vince Jr thinks of his father's era
- Hall of Fame Classes of 94, 95 and 96
- Career matches for Dominic Denucci, Baron Scicluna and SD Jones
- Bios for Gypsy Rodriguez and Mr X
- Final thoughts on Backlund, best opponents and best feuds
- The Titans usher in the DIVAS REVOLUTION by reviewing as ladies match
- Revelations
- Fond farewell to Bruno

Thanks for listening!

Titans of Wrestling #75: The Stampede Territory Part 8 (11/7 & 11/14 1987 TV)16 Sep 202101:32:41

Originally released December 19, 2016

 Kelly and Travis gather for the penultimate chapter in  their look at the Stampede Territory and finish examining classic TV  with a bang.

Discussion on the show includes:

-Heaps of praise for Hiro Hase, before his untimely demise at the hands of Jason the Terrible
-Burials of Steve DiSalvo and Corporal/Colonel Kirschner
-How to cut a 60-minute Broadway down to 4 minutes in one easy step!
-The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat, all within 10 minutes
-And much, much more!

Titans of Wrestling #74 - Christmas Special: Great Talkers of the 1970s16 Sep 202101:25:47

Originally released December 11, 2016

Parv, Johnny, Pete and Kelly are in festive mood, gathered to celebrate  the great talkers of the 1970s! Open up the wrapper to see who is  discussed inside.

Titans of Wrestling #73: The Stampede Territory Part 7 (10/9 & 10/16 1987 TV)16 Sep 202101:53:39

Originally released November 20, 2016

Kelly and Travis are joined by their old friend Rick  Lee, a DJ at Jack FM in Vancouver(who graciously allowed the show to be  recorded from his studio at the station), to reminisce about their days  as young wrestling fans in Calgary. At the same time, the boys examine  two TV shows from October 1987, during one of the last hot periods for  the territory

Discussion includes

-A look at the legendary heel stable The Karachi Vice
-Heaps of praise for Brian Pillman and Owen Hart...and Hiro Hase!
-Jim Davies as an extremely poor substitute for Ed Whalen
-Makhan Singh's hatred for the state of Montana
-And much, much more!

Titans of Wrestling #72: The Stampede Territory Part 6 (6/22 & 7/27 1979 TV)16 Sep 202101:29:50

Originally released November 7, 2016

Kelly and Travis bid a bittersweet farewell to the 1970s as they examine the final two episodes pulled from the WWE Network.

Highlights include:

-The wonderful mess that is Duke Savage
-Stu Hart lacing up the boots to kick some ass one more time
-Yet more awesomeness from Big Daddy Ritter, Dynamite Kid and John Foley
-Awkward head shavings, a ladder match, more thoughts on Ed Whalen, and much, much more!

Once again here is the link to the Stampede footage. Would love to hear peoples thoughts about it: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV…u6tpAj-ypzT3GFUj3

Titans of Wrestling #71: WWF December 198216 Sep 202101:36:32

Originally released November 5, 2016

The Titans are back and plumb to the very depths of  wrestling despair as they journey boldly into one of the WWF's very  lowest periods. You don't know man, you weren't there.

On the docket:

11-27 ROGERS CORNER: JIMMY SNUKA WWF TV
12-04 ROGERS CORNER: DON MURACO WWF TV
12-11 ROGERS CORNER: BACKLUND/GILBERT/SKAALAND WWF TV
12-18 BACKLUND/GILBERT vs SENZA/MARTIN WWF TV
12-18 ROGERS CORNER: JOHN STUDD/FRED BLASSIE WWF TV
12-25 JOHN STUDD vs EDDIE GILBERT WWF TV
12-28 PEDRO MORALES vs DON MURACO IC TITLE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
12-28 BOB BACKLUND vs SUPERSTAR GRAHAM WWF TITLE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
12-28 JIMMY SNUKA vs RAY STEVENS MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

Highlights include:

- With Titans morale at an all-time low dredging through the quagmire, will all four members make it to the bitter end?
- To what extent had Vince Sr tapped out completely by December 1982?
- In-depth analysis of ... the mechanics of the Big John Studd bodyslam challenge.
- Gorilla Monsoon continues to be a dick to Vinnie Jr on commentary.
- They are lumberjacks, and they're okay.

Titans of Wrestling #69: The Stampede Territory Part 5 (1/19 & 6/15 1979 TV)16 Sep 202101:23:42

Originally released October 11, 2016

Kelly and Travis continue their review of the removed  WWE Network footage from the 70s, this time looking at the 1/19 &  6/15 1979 episodes.

Discussion includes:

-A heavy dose of Calgary sports-team nostalgia up front
-The awesomeness of Big Daddy Ritter and (yet again) John Foley
-Dynamite Kid vs Mr. Wrestling in a great, and rare for TV, full-length match
-Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart share a ring for the first time
-A young babyface Jake Roberts, two Puerto Rican legends, shorter than normal sized wrestlers, and much, much more!

Be sure to check out the Stampede footage, in particular the Dynamite Kid vs Mr. Wrestling match from the 1/19/79 episode www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV…u6tpAj-ypzT3GFUj3

Titans of Wrestling #68: The Stampede Territory Part 4 (11/12 & 12/15 1978 TV)16 Sep 202101:17:16

Originally released September 15, 2016 

Kelly and Travis are back, and this time they begin a  look at the Stampede footage that was briefly available on the WWE  Network late last year. The first 2 episodes are examined, from 11/12  & 12/15 1978.

Highlights include:

-The greatness of John Foley
-Bloody warfare between Big Daddy Ritter (aka Junkyard Dog)and "Irish" Paddy Ryan
-Cuban heels aplenty
-Keith and Wayne: The awkward Harts
-And much, much more!

And for everyone to enjoy, here are all 6 episodes of 70s Stampede that were removed from the Network!
www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV…u6tpAj-ypzT3GFUj3

Titans of Wrestling #67: The Last Battle of Atlanta16 Sep 202101:35:46

Originally released September 7, 2016

The gang is all here for a special review of a legendary  match that was until a few days ago thought lost, The Holy  Grail---Tommy Rich vs Buzz Sawyer, October 23, 1983, the Omni: The Last  Battle of Atlanta!!!

On the show tonight:

-Thoughts on the match finally surfacing
-A look at the Tommy Rich vs Buzz Sawyer feud that led to the match
-A review of the match itself
-Bonus match: Ole Anderson vs Paul Ellering
-The boys debate how the match stacks up to other classics from the time

Titans of Wrestling #66: The Stampede Territory Part 316 Sep 202101:34:21

Originally released August 23, 2016

Kelly and Travis continue their tribute to Stampede  Wrestling, this time looking at various different names integral to the  promotion's success from the 50s through the 80s. Ski Hi Lee, Dave Ruhl,  Sweet Daddy Siki, and Dan Kroffat are all given thorough examination.  The focus for the last 1/4 of the show turns to the Dynamite Kid and his  legacy in Calgary and elsewhere, including reviews of some of his  choice Stampede action. This is your one stop location for all things  Stampede Wrestling folks!

*Apologies for Kelly's audio quality

Titans of Wrestling #64: The Stampede Territory Part 2 (Stomper Tribute)16 Sep 202101:12:22

Originally released July 25, 2016

Part 2 of of the Stampede Territory mini series sees  Kelly and Travis look at the career of Archie "the Stomper" Gouldie,  perhaps the area's most legendary heel. They dig up footage from his  time in Stampede, and also from his run as the Mongolian Stomper in the  USA. Special focus is given to the legendary angle from December 1983 in  Stampede involving the Stomper, his "son", and Bad News Allen,  including all the crazy fallout.

Sit back and enjoy another ring-a-ding-dong-dandy, fans!

Titans of Wrestling #63: The Stampede Territory Part 116 Sep 202101:16:29

Originally released July 12, 2016

Just in time for Stampede season, Kelly teams up with  his longtime friend Travis for the first part of an ongoing mini-series  devoted to an exploration of the famous Hart family territory based out  of Calgary! Centered around a discussion of the promotion's oldest known  footage (from April 1961) and the legendary main event of the WWF's  1997 Canadian Stampede PPV (the symbolic end of the territory), Kelly  and Travis touch on...

-Their personal experiences with the territory as kids in the late-80s
-Ed Whalen's place as an announcer and Calgary icon
-How Stampede compared to other areas
-Stu Hart in 1961: Look out Don Draper!

So sit back and enjoy a nostalgia-soaked ride through Western Canadian wrestling history!

Travis and his pal Max have a great show reviewing Lucha Underground, appropriately called Lucha Afterground @lucha-afterground

Also, watch the 1961 ep, it's freakin great

www.youtube.com/watch?v=EW5ExHMkK…I85qV9_Cy&index=8

Titans of Wrestling #62: Muhammad Ali vs Antonio Inoki16 Sep 202101:54:10

Originally released June 26, 2016

As part of the first Titans-Two-In-One, Kelly and Johnny discuss the  road to the infamous boxer vs wrestler match between Muhammad Ali and  Antonio Inoki from June 25 (26 in Japan), 1976! Among the fantastic  footage discussed:

-Muhammad Ali/Gorilla Monsoon angle, June 1 (aired June 5), 1976 Philadelphia Arena

-Muhammad Ali vs Buddy Wolfe, June 12 ABC Wide World of Sports

-Muhammad Ali vs "Sodbuster" Kenny Jay, June 12 International Amphitheater, Chicago

-Muhammad Ali and Freddie Blassie on the Tonight Show, hosted by McLean Stevenson, June 14

-Pre-fight footage from Japanese TV

And  then, exclusively on Dailymotion (because this is something YouTube  doesn't want you to see!), Mystery Titans Theatre has Kelly and Johnny  look at, not only all 15, um, interesting rounds of Ali vs Inoki, but  also the forgotten classic (seriously!) between Andre the Giant and  heavyweight boxer Chuck Wepner from Shea Stadium.

So listen to the road to the fight discussion on Titans #62,  then watch the fights on Dailymotion, and finally come back to the pod  as Kelly and Johnny wrap things up and make some important announcements  regarding future podcasts.

Titans-Two-In-One! Because JUST a podcast on one of the worst matches of all time is not enough!

Titans of Wrestling #61: WWF at the Philadelphia Spectrum, September 18th 198215 Sep 202101:44:07

Originally released May 31, 2016

The Titans take a Quantum Leaping Lanny back a month to  September 82 to soak up the penultimate moments of Kal Rudman on colour  commentary.

On the docket tonight:

SWEDE HANSEN vs. SALVATORE BELLOMO
PAT PATTERSON vs. BOB ORTON
CHARLIE FULTON vs. JEFF CRANEY
JOSE ESTRADA & JOHNNY RODZ vs. TONY GAREA & STEVE TRAVIS (2/3 Falls)
WWF World Title: BOB BACKLUND vs. JIMMY SNUKA (Special Guest Referee – S.D. JONES)
WWF Intercontinental Title: PEDRO MORALES vs. BUDDY ROSE
MR. FUJI, MR. SAITO & BLACKJACK MULLIGAN vs. THE STRONGBOW BROTHERS & ANDRE THE GIANT (2/3 Falls)

Highlights include:

- Sal Bellomo: A man of contradictions
- Super 8 sighting!
- Jeff Craney: worst worker ever?
- Johnny Rodz and Jose Estada: lost super workers?
- Exclusive outtakes while the boys wait for the snoozing Pete to turn up for the recording

Titans of Wrestling #59: Interview with Kal Rudman15 Sep 202100:30:12

Originally released April 2, 2016

Johnny and Parv had a chance to chat with the legendary Kal Rudman: WWF  commentator, star of The Today Show and The Merv Griffin show. Renowned  philanthropist. Inductee to the Philadelphia Broadcast Pioneer’s Hall of  Fame.

Titans of Wrestling #58: WWF July to August 198215 Sep 202101:41:52

Originally released January 24, 2016

On the docket tonight:

07-31 BOB BACKLUND vs JIMMY SNUKA WWF TITLE PHILADELPHIA SPECTRUM
07-31 ANDRE THE GIANT vs BLACKJACK MULLIGAN PHILADELPHIA SPECTRUM
08-07 SUPERSTAR GRAHAM vs BARRY HART WWF TV
08-82 PAT PATTERSON INTERVIEWS BOB ORTON WWF TV
08-30 PAT PATTERSON vs BOB ORTON MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
08-30 TIGER MASK vs DYNAMITE KID MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
08-82 JIMMY SNUKA/LOU ALBANO PROMO WWF TV
08-30 PEDRO MORALES vs JIMMY SNUKA IC TITLE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
08-82 ALBANO/FUJI/SAITO PROMO WWF TV
08-30 ANDRE/STRONGBOWS vs MULLIGAN/FUJI/SAITO MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

On this show:

- Learn about Kal's advice to drug users
- Discussion about Andre as a worker and how he worked in different places
- Bob Orton Jr. and why he was so good
- Tiger Mask vs. Dynamite Kid ... at MSG?!
- Ivan Putski's shorts
- The troubles of working 2 out of 3 falls in a short match

Titans of Wrestling #57: WWF June to July 198215 Sep 202102:21:20

Originally released December 30, 2015

The Titans reunite to see in the New Year and watch some WWF from the summer of 1982.

On the docket:

06-05 BOB BACKLUND vs JIMMY SNUKA WWF TITLE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
06-82 STRONGBOWS PROMO WWF TV
06-05 STRONGBOWS vs ADONIS/VENTURA MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
06-82 BLACKJACK MULLIGAN, ANDRE THE GIANT PROMO S WWF TV
06-05 ANDRE THE GIANT vs BLACKJACK MULLIGAN MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
06-12 BUDDY ROSE vs BARRY HART WWF TV
06-82 LOU ALBANO/JIMMY SNUKA PROMO WWF TV
06-28 BOB BACKLUND vs JIMMY SNUKA WWF TITLE/CAGE MATCH MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
06-28 FUJI/SAITO vs STRONGBOWS TAG TITLE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
07-82 GCW: BACKLUND/FLAIR PROMOS AUDIO NOT IN SYNC GEORGIA CHAMP. WRESTLING
07-17 PEDRO MORALES vs MR SAITO WWF TV
07-24 FUJI/SAITO vs STRONGBOWS TAG TITLE WWF TV
07-31 FUJI/SAITO vs STRONGBOWS TAG TITLE PHILADELPHIA SPECTRUM

Highlights include:

- Enter Jules Strongbow ... (and did he get paid more that Johnny Rodz?)
- Ideas for Ivan Putski's Polish gimmick
- The strange and sinister domestic life of The Fabulous Moolah
- Ric Flair! Gordon Solie! Our boy Backlund heads down south for a promo
- Who are your favourite jobbers?

Titans of Wrestling #56: Roddy Piper Tribute Part 215 Sep 202102:32:49

Originally released December 20, 2015

Join Kelly, Johnny and Marty Sleeze (until he tragically  passes away halfway through the show) for part 2 of what may become, at  this pace, a 7-8 part tribute to "Rowdy" Roddy Piper! This episode is  devoted entirely to Piper's 1984-1987 WWF run, featuring a look at...

-His initial time as a manager and tag wrestler
-His  feuds with Jimmy Snuka, the Tonga Kid, Hulk Hogan, Mr. T, Cyndi Lauper,  Bruno Sammartino, Adrian Adonis...Hell, most of the roster
-The revolutionary Piper's Pit
-His trunks-tearing off war with Paul Orndorff

All this and much, much more!

Titans of Wrestling #55: Roddy Piper Tribute Part 115 Sep 202102:04:21

Originally released December 11, 2015

Titans of Wrestling returns with part 1 of a special  epic two-part look at the career of pro wrestling legend "Rowdy"Roddy  Piper! Tonight, join Kelly, Johnny and Marty Sleeze as they examine  Piper's early years (1973-1983)...

Starting out in the AWA (1973-1974)
His breakthrough as a heel in LA and San Francisco (1976-1979)
Tour of Japan featuring matches against Riki Choshu and Antonio Inoki (1977)
His forgotten stint in the WWF (1979)
Legendary babyface run in Portland (1978-1980)
Major success in the Carolinas (1980-1983)
Groundbreaking work in Georgia (1981-1982)

And look out for part 2 next week looking at Piper's time in the WWF and WCW!

Titans of Wrestling #54: WWF March to June 198215 Sep 202103:02:49

Originally released October 25, 2015

The unique late-night feel of Titans is back for another dose of the WWF in 1982.

On the docket tonight:

03-14 PEDRO MORALES vs ADRIAN ADONIS IC TITLE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
03-28 BOB BACKLUND vs ADRIAN ADONIS WWF TITLE LANDOVER MD
05-08 BLACKJACK MULLIGAN vs JOE PERKINS WWF TV
05-08 BOB ORTON vs BARRY HART WWF TV
05-15 GREG VALENTINE vs TONY GAREA WWF TV
05-22 BOB BACKLUND vs BOB ORTON WWF TITLE PHILADELPHIA SPECTRUM
05-22 TONY ATLAS vs JESSE VENTURA CAGE MATCH PHILADELPHIA SPECTRUM
05-29 JIMMY SNUKA vs "IRISH" TERRY GUNN WWF TV
06-05 GREG VALENTINE vs TONY ATLAS MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

Highlights include:

- Bios for Blackjack Mulligan, Bob Orton Jr., and Jimmy Snuka and the jobbers Joe Perkins, Barry Hart and Terry Gunn
- The slow, sad descent of Tony Garea
- Dick and Kal present their masterpiece, their crowning achievement, their magnum opus as ... some guys come to assemble a cage
-  Plus much more fun and randomness, as the Titans discuss hearing the  same jokes over and over at work, soap operas, number 2 babyface at  Wrestlemania 1, and the importance of the BIG RED X in wrestling history

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