Ricky Jackson

Actually, History of WWE says it was televised on PRISM so it could be out there. It's not on James' 70s set though, but the Bullrope between Graham and Dusty from the same card is November 78

I don't think so. They had a match at the Spectrum but it was during a time when they only televised some cards but not all

He hated wrestling but always made sure I was able to enjoy it

With Hornbaker I think he is just much more interested in the early 20th century than the last few decades of it

Amen

Huge part of my early fandom. My dad did tape them for me, so Sunday morning was breakfast and SNME

I really enjoyed the book as well. My only complaint with Hornbaker is that his histories always become thin on the details after the 1960s, and I'm a huge fan of 70s wrestling. But his info on everything before then is fantastic

91 Battlebowl was actually a Dusty idea after Herd was gone. Not sure the reasoning of the tournaments

I agree. Cena eliminating Taker, or even vice versa, is a simple and effective way to set up a match. It doesn't have to be complicated

He actually worked as a heel manager during the dying days of the Vancouver territory in the late 80s when he was only 16. And called Stampede in 1999-2000 during their last real significant revival, as has been mentioned

Yeah, they need to get him to the main event without going the Rumble route this year

How the fuck have I not seen Mike Saxon before! Incredible

All I know is that being a great pro wrestler is about more than just having the most great matches

Your gruff old wrestling fan gimmick is obnoxious

I'll stick to mostly talking about 70s and 80s wrestling nobody gives a shit about. Trying to discuss workrate darlings isn't my style

The pink seemed to work for him just fine

I guess I'm Mila Kunis..clearly the hottest Titan 😆

If it's the former, a new Titans (Piper tribute) dropped two days ago

It was also the millionth time a friend had turned on Hogan, so that didn't make it feel very shocking or important

The melodramatic story of his incarceration and impending release reported by serious as a heart attack Mean Gene week after week on TV and the in-ring debate with Heenan that ends with Patera wrapping Heenan's own belt around his neck, wrenching him with it and giving him whiplash were by far the high points of this run. I haven't re-watched any matches he had from this time, but don't think I'm missing anything

I'm trying, but the image entered my mind the second I read it. 😝

You just articulated that point about Savage way better than I did on Steven's Makin a Case pod a few weeks back

Farmer did the drawing research, and yes Flair was #2, based on how many cards he main evented on shows that drew 10k + fans

My list will factor in everything I consider makes a pro wrestler great. In ring and otherwise

http://placetobenation.com/titans-of-wrestling-55-roddy-piper-tribute-part-1/ 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!