Ricky Jackson

Episode 59 https://soundcloud.com/prowrestlingonly/world-cast-60 May 28, 1983 (WCCW 74) The boys are back in Big-D, and they welcome Bill Mercer's shiny new mustache to the show! Will this finally be the right look for Bill? Could be. In addition, the boys want to talk a little wrestling, including... -Chris Adams' struggle to find relevance in the territory -The "Captain's Match". Um, Okay -And one hell of a main event, with the Freebirds taking on Kevin, David and the Iceman!

What did Paige say exactly?

Really good show other than Corbin/Strowman. Main was great

Actually four separate runs. He left in early 83 and returned in 85 Early 60s Early-mid 70s Early 80s Mid 80s

Cool. Thanks for finally solving that mystery

And yes, based on what I've seen of him around that time he was still pretty good

Yeah, but he was fucking Lou Thesz

I dunno, I found the 9/1/73 card on Wrestlingdata and it lists Thesz vs Valentine https://www.wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=shows&show=158040

WWE dating something wrong is as much a certainty as death and taxes

Oh man, that Valentine vs Thesz match could be awesome

One of the most underrated top stars in wrestling history IMO. He was also huge in California in the 60s. Definitely one of the greatest draws in the history of NYC wrestling. As for matches, the one that dropped on the Network vs Blackjack Mulligan, his first title defense at MSG, is a great representation of how over Pedro was in that city. Just crazy nuclear heat. In the early 80s he had great matches at MSG with Patera, Slaughter and the Texas Death with Muraco, but he also had plenty of stinkers during that time. He also rocked the iconic, one of a kind, two-toned orange trunks night in night out. He must've had dozens of pairs lol. RIP

Oh yeah, anyone like yourself who has been following us since the Titans days should love this one

Here are the two shows. The first one is mis-dated, it's actually from May 6, 1965

World Cast What If...?: WWWF 1965-1966 https://soundcloud.com/prowrestlingonly/world-cast-what-if-wwwf-1965-1966 This episode is dedicated to former WWWF Champion, Pedro Morales. RIP Pete is at the SCI Rumble, so Kelly and Johnny decide to watch something about as far removed from that as you can get, WWWF TV from 1965 and 1966! On the docket tonight: May 6, 1965 Washington, DC Cowboy Bill Watts vs Thomas Marin Chief Big Heart vs Tony Newberry Argentina Apollo vs Bob Boyer Steve "Mr. America" Stanlee vs Chief White Owl January 27, 1966 Washington, DC Arnold Skaaland & Antonio Pugliese vs Angelo Savoldi & Tony Altimore The Beast (w. Bobby Davis) vs Pete Sanchez Ron Etchison vs Smasher Sloan Some highlights include: -Wrestler Bio-A-Go-Go (Eleven in total!) -How many Native American gimmicks in one territory is too many? -The state of the WWWF in the mid 60s -Johnny Sorrow's American Facts, 1965-1966 edition -And much, much more!

I would also like to know this. The worst thing about watching WCCW chronologically and being in early 1983 is knowing Mercer and occasionally Lowrance are basically as good as it is ever going to get in the booth

Just heard this. I'm at work, so I'll comment more later. Huge star during his peak years in the 60s and early 70s

These two matches back to back were the most fun I've had watching wrestling so far this year

Fuck you. Your ass was banned once and you should be shown the door again

rovert, if you found that post hostile then I think you've got a persecution complex or something

PWO is hip after all!

Yes I guess Gulak vs Riddle was pretty awesome too

Drew Gulak vs Eric Bugenhagen from this week's NXT is my working MOTY

Episode 58 https://soundcloud.com/prowrestlingonly/world-cast-58 May 21, 1983 (WCCW 73) A red hot main event between Kevin Von Erich and Terry Gordy for the American title highlights an otherwise humdrum episode of WCCW. But as experienced podcasters, the boys know how to make this shit sound awesome... -Yatsu shows no respect to Montreal LEGEND Butcher Vachon -The never-ending, globe spanning WAR between Chris Adams and the Mongol continues, and nobody cares -Pete's favorite wrestler Johnny Mantell returns, but he's no Good Ol' Al -And best of all, no Bill Mercer this week!

It wasn't really intended as a criticism even if it reads as such. I'm a big NXT fan. It served its purpose. It was just express line NXT that's all