Ricky Jackson

Episode 41 https://soundcloud.com/prowrestlingonly/world-cast-41-christmas-night-1982 December 25, 1982 (WCCW 53 and 54) It's finally here!!! What everyone has been waiting all of 1982 for...the big 18-man $10,000 battle royal pole match! No? OK, how about the finals of the World Six-Man tag team tournament? OK, OK, right...of course...IT'S FINALLY CHRISTMAS NIGHT, 1982 AND KERRY VS FLAIR IS IN A CAGE AND MICHAEL HAYES IS BEING A BIT TOO AGGRESSIVE AS REFEREE.... The boys celebrate one of the biggest nights in the history of any territory ever. The moment a spark was lit that would become a raging fire in 1983. What made sitting through Gene Goodson, Tom "Boogaloo" Shaft, The Superfly, Jay Saldi, Armand Hussian, Brian Adidas, endless draws and double countouts, and that horrible Great Kabuki music video all worth it. Von Erich's vs Freebirds has begun! World Cast: We just watched all of 1982 WCCW on the Network. What have you done?

It was often Adonis' finish in 1985, but I don't think it was ever given a name. Of course when Roberts came in he stopped using it, or maybe even before

This is a really good podcast. Jerry is a great storyteller with tons of interesting insight. Great work Sean!

Ciampa vs Black was quite the ride. Not perfect, but holy shit was the crowd into it and the reaction to the finish was great

World Cast Whoops (aka, the non-watch along watch along) https://soundcloud.com/prowrestlingonly/world-cast-whoops-aka-the-non-watch-along-watch-along/s-ZqfbT December 18, 1982 (WCCW 52) Kelly and Johnny thought they would revisit an old concept and do a watch along of this episode (Pete conveniently "forgot" about the recording date) but they were burned by free Skype recording software...a frustratingly common problem the last few months grrrr. Anyway, instead of saying "fuck, we can't release this episode because, you know, you can't actually really watch along at home because the audio doesn't sync up properly" Kelly wove some editing magic and here you go, lucky listener, a somewhat listenable episode full of bitching about the dull WCCW undercard and other random musings. .....but next week is a double sized look at motherfuckin' Christmas Star Wars!!!! World Cast: You'll listen to what we tell you to listen to

The title of the thread is of course supposed to be a spoof on the TNA thread, I couldn't resist, but otherwise my intention was to create a catch-all Impact thread

Just a suggestion... https://forums.prowrestlingonly.com/topic/42817-is-impact-the-best-promotion-in-wrestling-history/

I don't watch, but I see a lot of people posting in the old TNA thread do and seem quite into it. So maybe it's at last time for a new thread? I'll change the title (we can do that now right?) as the quality warrants

I must admit that is a tempting suggestion...

Episode 40 https://soundcloud.com/prowrestlingonly/world-cast-40 December 11, 1982 (WCCW 51) As the pieces continue to fall into place for Star Wars on Christmas night, the boys ruminate on various topics... -Goodbye Jay Saldi, we hardly knew ye -The Spoiler vs Jose Lothario: almost a good match -Just give 'em what the fans want: Manning, Manning, Manning -Flair and Fritz go Face to Face -King Kong Bundy is 90% classic King Kong Bundy in December, 1982 - The boys also share their memories of the recently departed Mr. Saito World Cast: Where Legends Live!

In the old days fans stopped going to shows if they disliked the product, now they spend more money than any fans ever and bitch about how much they dislike the product. At this rate, Vince will be a trillionaire before he dies

Saito/Fuji vs Strongbows feud is a hidden gem from 1982 WWF. RIP

The first Omega vs Okada match outside of Japan sounds like a good main event

God damn what a freakin tag title match on NXT tonight

Episode 39 https://soundcloud.com/prowrestlingonly/world-cast-39 December 4, 1982 (WCCW 50) The boys look at a, shall we say, unique episode of WCCW this week, including... -The Spoiler back in town! But whose side is he on? -Roberto Renesto back in town....*crickets* -MIDGETS!!!!!! -Wait for it...A Von Erich family duck hunting trip! -Good Ol' Al taking to the skies! -King Kong Bundy introducing Devastation Inc.! -....and, to ruin the buzz, a turd of a main event World Cast: Brian Adidas sucks

On my phone I'm getting ads like "meet your 40+ match" and for a site that makes wrestling belts for corporate achievements

It's not on New Japan World in the States because it aired live on AXS. I assume it will be available later on but no idea how soon

Second this sentiment

David Manning took ref's getting physical with wrestlers to its most ridiculous extreme in 1980s World Class. Horrible, horrible stuff, where he's actually feuding with wrestlers

Episode 38 https://soundcloud.com/prowrestlingonly/world-cast-38 November 27, 1982 (WCCW 49) The boys look at a solid offering from the territory this week, featuring... -Frank Dusek: big fan of the Minnesota North Stars -Jay Saldi and Bill Mercer: The Greatest Double Turn since Austin/ Hart 15 years later ~ A Special Analysis from the New Breed -Tim Brooks is a crazy, hobo drifter and we love it -David vs Kabuki in a kick ass main event World Cast: This week was a good week

Eh, it's pretty much been an NXT championship since right after the original tourney

Episode 37 November 20, 1982 (WCCW 48) As the clock ticks down closer and closer to Christmas Star Wars, with Kerry Von Erich finally getting a rematch with Ric Flair for the NWA title, the territory offers up a typical mixed bag. At least each segment improved on the last ... -Bugsy and Good Ol' Al vs The Checkmate/ Bill Irwin...eh -David vs Destroyer #2...work on that finisher, David -Freebirds vs Kabuki/Dragon...getting better -BUNDY BARES ALL...Hilarious exposé -Kerry vs Killer Tim Brooks...Fun, gritty little match World Cast: We haven't thrown in the towel yet!

Night 2 was awesome as well. I could be wrong, but I think the first night didn't sell out and the crowd was a bit subdued. The crowd for night 2 was red hot, doing soccer chants and popping huge for the finishes of the tag title match and the main event. Pete Dunne comes off as one of the biggest stars in wrestling

Watched night 1 and loved it. Tourney was well-booked, and top to bottom it was a great show. Watching night 2 in a couple hours. Should be a blast

I too do not know what a "shoutbox" is