Ricky Jackson

https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2021/08/12/dominic-denucci-dies/ Probably a name that is only familiar to many as Mick Foley's trainer and maybe an old dude from early 80s WWF. He was actually a major star in 60s Australia when that territory was on fire, before settling in for a long stint in the Northeast as one of Bruno's main paisans. On my old podcast, Titans of Wrestling, Dom became kinda a mascot for us, appearing as he did so often in the Backlund era WWF we were reviewing. Actually has some pretty awesome matches on tape, including a tag with Victor Rivera vs the Blackjacks from 75 that is one of the wildest brawls from old WWWF TV, an equally wild TV brawl vs Hussien Arab (Iron Sheik) from 79, and a really good match vs Greg Valentine from June 79 MSG. Now you can continue your feud with the Baron in the big ring beyond

This has been bugging me, but I wont sully the Eaton thread. Am I the only one who gets a bit annoyed by Meltzer/Observer always having to qualify praise of Eaton being "one of the all-time greatest" with "between the ropes" like there's an asterisk on his greatness (*not a great promo)?

Too bad it took them so long. I would've gladly given them my $, but have since found alternative means

I've mentioned this several times over the years--I would love to see some of the Savage vs Eaton matches from the late 70s. Apparently they worked 60 and 90 minute Broadway's. Great info on Eaton's early career

Thanks man. It will be discussed

Such a great outpouring of positive memories for Bobby on Twitter. Some of the greatest I can recall for a wrestler passing. Awesome performer. Some day I need to dig into more of his deep cuts RIP

All I can say is that the promo/angle he did with Mr Wrestling II from 1980 Georgia is pro wrestling at its finest He was a major star in the 60s with the original Assassins tag team. Feuded with Dusty for years and years RIP

Cheap plug for @Superstar Sleeze and myself doing a 5 part series on 1978-87 WWWF/WWF https://forums.prowrestlingonly.com/topic/52428-pro-wrestling-love-is-now-a-ptbn-podcast-series/?do=findComment&comment=5958222 Tons of awesome

I enjoyed that run when I read it 20 + years ago. I was on a pretty big Bryne kick at the time. Man of Steel was a great modernization of the origin imo. It was interesting in that it was clearly influenced by the 1978 Superman movie, but would end up itself influencing the eventual Lois & Clark TV show in the 90s. The main Superman title was good, although I remember it petering out at the end. Action Comics, which became a team up book, had some highlights as well, depending on the guest

Not a bad idea at all, and it leaves Hangman still needing a win over Omega as a continuing quest

Yeah, no point half assing Hangman's ascent. When he wins, he needs to then be presented as the unquestioned number 1 guy. I think you can stretch it out a bit and have Omega have his dream matches with Danielson and Punk, because the fans do want that. Maybe have Hangman win the strap on a year ending show to go into 2022 with a fresh start, although I guess you may want to do that match on PPV

Ha! Wait until you hear what else I omitted on a future ep

And recorded on one of the hottest days in the history of Canada!

As far as vs Backlund goes, there are five matches at MSG over a 5 year stretch: *2/19/79 3/26/79 10/19/81 *11/23/81 *4/23/84 The starred ones are must see. There are also two Spectrum matches, 12/12/81 and 1/16/82 (cage) worth watching if you can find them

Sometimes you have to work with people you don't like. Once a week, where you don't really have to be in contact with each other, isn't a dealbreaker

Well, they could push that Cena is going for #17 and breaking the tie with Flair. Look, I dont watch WWE, and haven't outside of a few big shows for many years, so maybe I'm wrong and Sexton Hardcastle is winning the strap tonight

Reigns is facing Cena at Summerslam? No point beating him for the first time in forever before that

Totally agree. I got into Astro City around 98-99 and it's been one of my all-time fave series since completing the first volume. Back then, and through the 00s, the publishing schedule was often pretty spotty, but I always came back to it, even when I wasn't otherwise reading comics. I've finally found the last few volumes and am in the process of completing the series (almost done vol 13). Love how characters introduced in passing back in the first few volumes eventually get their stories fleshed out 10-15-20 years later. This comic is the ultimate in rewarding patience

Aw come on, Bruno broke his neck against Hansen in 76 and that match was still a banger... I kid. I know Rock was injured and I do feel a bit bad for shitting on the match. Still, I think the point stands on that run being lackluster

I remember that comeback promo being like a hard slap to the face, reminding me how fun and exciting WWE used to be. Early 2011 WWE was comatose from what I remember. But yeah, it was pretty much downhill from there for Rocky. I wasn't even that high on the first Cena match at the time. 2nd one outright stunk. This run would also be the template for the future: a neverending succession of returning stars as Vince's preferred booking crutch for slapped together main events and short-term gains. I hear Goldberg's coming back again. Oh boy

https://forums.prowrestlingonly.com/forum/241-pro-wrestling-mostly/ I know it doesn't get a lot of traffic but it's been here for a decade

Is this footage that's been around for a while? I'm always interested in anything that showcases why Johnny Valentine was an all time great

I started watching WWF regularly in the summer of 1986, literally a week or two after his heel turn on Hogan (did get to see it shortly after it happened at a friend's house, his brothers taped all the shows). That was basically the first big feud that I followed in real time. Must've watched the SNME cage dozens of times. That was one of the biggest drawing feuds of Hogan's WWF run, if not the biggest. A great asshole heel who could go with the best of them in that 84-87 period RIP

Yeah, he has a massive comic book collection. He also sells classic comics afaik

I've been slowly going through Tomb for about a year and am at #36. I really like it and I should pick up the pace, but it's an easy one to pause for a bit and focus on other things. (so many other things) The cast is great and Dracula himself is such a fascinating character