80’s Wrestling The Podcast

This week on 80’s Wrestling The Podcast, we’re talking about one of the most legendary factions in professional wrestling history — The Four Horsemen! From their unforgettable swagger and championship gold to the rivalries, promos, and moments that helped define an era, we’re looking back at what made The Four Horsemen so special. We’ll talk about the different members and incarnations, their impact on wrestling, and why decades later, fans are still throwing up the four fingers. Four men. One stable. Total dominance. Join us as we go back to the days when The Four Horsemen ruled wrestling! 🎙️🔥

THE FIRST LADY OF WRESTLING — MISSY HYATT! 💋 This week on 80s Wrestling the Podcast, Jumpin' Jay and Tommy Fierro turn the clock back to the wild world of Missy Hyatt! From bursting onto the scene in World Class Championship Wrestling alongside “Hollywood” John Tatum, to Hot Stuff & Hyatt International with Eddie Gilbert, her brief and unforgettable stop in the WWF with Missy's Manor, and eventually becoming one of the most recognizable personalities in WCW — Missy Hyatt was impossible to ignore!

Before streaming… before DVDs… before you could pull up almost any wrestling match with the click of a button… there was Coliseum Video! This morning, we’re taking a trip back to the glory days of the WWF Home Video collection — those colorful VHS boxes that filled video store shelves and became MUST-HAVES for wrestling fans in the ’80s and early ’90s. From WrestleMania and Survivor Series to Hulkamania, Supertape, World Tour, Royal Rumble and those unforgettable superstar compilation tapes, we’re talking about the videos we owned, rented, watched until the tape wore out…and desperately wanted to add to our collections!

Join us as we count down and relive the most unforgettable stipulation matches of the Golden Era. From Casket Matches and Body Slam Challenges to Blindfold Matches, Jailhouse Matches, Weasel Suit Matches, and more, we're celebrating the creative—and sometimes downright outrageous—match concepts that made the WWF's Golden Era so memorable. Which stipulation was your favorite? Which one deserves a comeback? And which ones should have stayed in the '80s?

This week on 80s Wrestling: The Podcast, we're taking a look at one of the most memorable characters of the Golden Era—The Big Boss Man. Introduced as the tough Cobb County corrections officer who claimed to be "serving hard time," Big Boss Man quickly became one of the WWF's most unique and believable villains. From enforcing the law with his nightstick and handcuffs to later becoming a fan favorite, we'll revisit the career, feuds, and legacy of one of wrestling's most unforgettable big men.

Grab a bowl of cereal and join us as we dive into the colorful world of Rock 'N' Wrestling! This week we're looking back at the WWF's explosion into mainstream pop culture—from Hulk Hogan's Rock 'N' Wrestling cartoon, to the groundbreaking partnership with MTV, to The Wrestling Album and the unforgettable music that helped define the Rock 'N' Wrestling Connection. It's a fun trip back to one of the most iconic eras in wrestling history!

We react to the TOP 5 Golden Era 'What-Ifs' generated by A.I. - PLUS a surprise call in by Tony Atlas!

What if wrestling history had unfolded differently? Today on 80's Wrestling the Podcast, we're diving into the biggest "What-Ifs" in pro wrestling history! What if Andre had beaten Hogan at WrestleMania III? What if The Rockers never split? What if Flair signed with WWF in 88’ instead of 91’? Join us as we explore the alternate timelines that could have changed wrestling forever—and let us know YOUR biggest wrestling "What If?" in the comments and in your calls!

This Saturday, America celebrates an incredible milestone—the 250th birthday of the United States of America! Two and a half centuries of history, freedom, and the red, white, and blue. So we thought, what better way to celebrate than by taking a trip back through wrestling history and paying tribute to the stars who proudly represented the USA inside the squared circle? This morning, we're asking a question that's sure to spark some passionate debate: Who was the GREATEST American-Themed Wrestler of all time?

This past weekend, families across the country celebrated Father's Day, and it got us thinking about the incredible family legacies that have shaped professional wrestling over the years. In fact, today's topic was inspired by one of our longtime listeners and frequent callers, Babyface Brian, who suggested we dedicate an episode to wrestling's greatest fathers and children. Now, wrestling has always been a family business. From generation to generation, we've seen sons and daughters follow in their parents' footsteps, carry on family traditions, and in some cases, even surpass the accomplishments of the legends who came before them. But tonight, we're tackling the big question: Who is the greatest father-and-child duo in wrestling history?

This week on 80's Wrestling the Podcast, Jumpin' Jay and Tommy Fierro welcome one of the most memorable villains of the wrestling boom era, Boris Zhukov! From his time as one half of The Bolsheviks to his battles across the WWF, NWA, and beyond, Boris became one of wrestling's most recognizable foreign rule-breakers. We'll talk about his journey through the business, working during wrestling's hottest era, life on the road, memorable opponents, and behind-the-scenes stories from the 1980s that fans have never heard before. Join us live for a fun conversation filled with classic wrestling memories, laughs, and a look back at one of the most colorful careers of the era.

This week on 80's Wrestling The Podcast, Jumpin' Jay and Tommy Fierro welcome one of wrestling's most colorful personalities of the late 1980s and early 1990s — Sunny Beach! Fans may remember Sunny from his appearances in the WWF, his time competing in Herb Abrams' UWF, and even his appearance in the wrestling blockbuster movie No Holds Barred starring Hulk Hogan. Known for his tie-dye gear, trademark sunglasses, and unforgettable look, Sunny Beach carved out a unique place in wrestling history. Join us as we discuss his journey through professional wrestling, memories from the WWF and UWF, stories from the road, working around some of the biggest names in the business, and what it was like being part of No Holds Barred. Don't miss this fun trip back to wrestling's golden era—LIVE this week on 80's Wrestling The Podcast!

Our guest today is one-half of one of the most dominant and intimidating tag teams in wrestling history… a multi-time WWF Tag Team Champion… and a man who helped define tag team wrestling in the golden era. From the face paint and leather to demolishing the competition night after night, this man was part of one of the most iconic teams of the 1980’s…and a member of the WWE Hall of Fame…..Bill “Ax” Eadie of Demolition!

Our topic: 80’s Wrestling Con and Beyond! We’ll be talking wrestling conventions, fan experiences, meeting legends, autograph memories, behind-the-scenes stories, and where the world of wrestling nostalgia and fandom is headed next. We’ll also discuss some of our favorite convention moments, unforgettable fan interactions, rare collectibles, and why the connection between wrestling fans and the legends of the Golden Era remains stronger than ever.

This morning we’ll break down the entire event, discuss our favorite moments, revisit the incredible promos and production, and debate whether Hogan vs Savage was the greatest WrestleMania main event of the entire decade. PLUS - a little housekeeping as Podbean informed us that they are canceling their LIVE Show with Callers feature - making this our final LIVE Podbean episode. We’ll let you know what that means for the future of 80s Wrestling the Podcast.

We’re stepping back into one of the most unique events in wrestling history—WrestleMania IV! From the legendary WWF Championship tournament to the rise of “Macho Man” Randy Savage, we’re breaking down the matches, moments, memories, and madness from Atlantic City’s Million Dollar Spectacular.

On today’s episode, we react to the new Hulk Hogan: Real American documentary on Netflix—breaking down the biggest moments, surprising revelations, and the stories that hit differently hearing them straight from the man himself. Did the documentary live up to the hype? Did it finally tell the full story of Hulk Hogan… or just the version we’ve always been sold? We’re diving into the legacy, the controversies, and what this documentary means for how we remember one of the most iconic figures in wrestling history.

WrestleMania 42 is in the books, and 80’s Wrestling the Podcast is breaking it all down! Join us as we react to the biggest moments, shocking results, and match-of-the-night performances—plus YOUR hot takes as we figure out what it all means moving forward.

WrestleMania weekend is HERE, and 80’s Wrestling the Podcast is breaking it all down with a high-energy preview of WrestleMania 42! Join us as we dive into the biggest matches, bold predictions, and potential show-stealing moments—plus, we want YOUR takes as we get ready for the grandest stage of them all!

Step onto the grandest stage of them all as 80’s Wrestling the Podcast counts down The 5 Best WrestleMania Matches! From unforgettable main events to show-stealing classics, we’re breaking down the matches that didn’t just define WrestleMania—they defined an era. What made them special? Was it the storytelling, the stakes, or those once-in-a-lifetime moments that still give you chills today?