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In this episode of the Place to Be Podcast, Justin, Scott and Parv are welcoming in the springtime as they take a look at the 5/20/85 Madison Square Garden house show! The boys discuss the passing of Jimmy Snuka, bounty angles, thoughts on Gene Okerlund as a commentator, Ivan Putski’s body, the in ring style of Pedro Morales, the big rematch between Hulk Hogan and Magnificent Muraco, the issues with Muraco’s workrate, Alfred Hayes as an announcer, Bret Hart’s formative weeks in the WWF, the greatness of Brewster’s Millions, Ken Patera’s final MSG match for two years, Jesse Ventura’s final days in the ring, the big tag title rematch, the debut of Missing Link, Bruno Sammartino’s triumphant MSG return and much more, including end of show awards! So fire up this action-packed episode and join Scott and Justin as it’s time for another edition of the PTB Podcast! http://placetobenation.com/place-to-be-podcast-episode-434-wwf-house-show-madison-square-garden-52085/

ALSO YOU DIDN'T MENTION EVERY DARK MATCH THAT OCCURRED WHEN THEY RECORDED THOSE PIPER'S PITS!

Another random note... Brother Love Show made a brief return in December 95 on Raw. That is where the Ringmaster debuted. It hung around for a few weeks and then vanished.

Figured as much... such an odd thing to lie about but such is life in 1985!

In this episode of the Place to Be Podcast, Justin, Scott and Ryan Everett are headed to late night as they dive into the premier episode of Saturday Night's Main Event! The boys discuss the advent and presentation of Saturday Night's Main Event, Vince McMahon in the booth, the big face turn of George Steele, the US Express picking up a key win, a great installment of Piper's Pit, using Bob Orton in the WWF Title match, the Golden State Warriors and pop culture, Rappin' a/k/a Breakdance 3: Electric Boogalee, how terrible Fabulous Moolah was in the ring at this point, leveraging celebrities for this show, Junkyard Dog and his mama, Oprah Winfrey: Wrestling Announcer, the Mother's Day celebration and much more, including end of show awards! So fire up this action-packed episode and join Scott and Justin as it’s time for another edition of the PTB Podcast! http://placetobenation.com/place-to-be-podcast-episode-433-saturday-nights-main-event-i-51185/

Amazing debut. Watching that match you would have assumed Tazz was set for a monster push in the WWF, tapping out golden boy Angle in the blink of an eye after getting a mega pop. Awesome moment.

On this ******** rated episode of PTBN Clotheslines & Headlines, Steve Wille, Nate Milton, Glenn Butler and a series of special guests run through the latest in the world of wrestling! The following topics were discussed in this episode: Headlines TNA! Dixie Carter! Anthem Sports! Jeff Jarrett! New Japan: Chad Campbell Wrestle Kingdom 11 Recap The Art of Rating Matches Lucha Underground: Jordan Duncan Views on Intergender Wrestling New Arrivals & Characters Thoughts on Sexy Star's Title Reign Psychogeography & Space Monkey 2016 Year End Awards So, join the conversation but be sure to avoid the lariat on this edition of PTBN Clotheslines & Headlines! http://placetobenation.com/ptbns-clotheslines-headlines-15-2016-in-review-wrestle-kingdom-dixie-down-jarrett-returns-lucha-underground-more/

In this episode of the Place to Be Podcast, Justin & Scott are deep in the fallout from WrestleMania as they take a look at the 4/22/85 Madison Square Garden house show! The boys discuss the appearance of Cobra, the lack of fanfare for Tatsumi Fujinami, another King Kong Bundy squash, the debut of the British Bulldogs, the continuing climb up the ladder by Ricky Steamboat, Magnificent Muraco's big win, We Are the World, Angela Lansbury, a hidden gem between Iron Sheik and Mike Rotundo, the star potential of Barry Windham, the elevation of Brutus Beefcake, another edition in the Santana vs. Valentine feud and much more, including end of show awards! So fire up this action-packed episode and join Scott and Justin as it’s time for another edition of the PTB Podcast! http://placetobenation.com/place-to-be-podcast-episode-432-wwf-house-show-madison-square-garden-42285/

The index is fully up to date through the end of the year. Enjoy!

Ho, ho ho! In this episode of the Place to Be Podcast, it is time for our sixth annual Christmas Extravaganza! This time, join Scott, Justin and a host of PTBN staff members as they tell the heartwarming and entertaining story of the birth of Place to Be Nation and its potential downfall at the hands of two of its own members. Holiday cheer! Mischief! Turmoil! Subterfuge! Kevin Kelly! Santa Claus! Love! Hate! Check it out! So grab some cookies and milk and settle in by the fire because it is time for another holiday edition of the PTB Podcast! http://placetobenation.com/place-to-be-podcast-episode-431-sixth-annual-christmas-spectacular/

On this episode of PTBN Clotheslines & Headlines, JT Rozzero, Steve Wille, Nate Milton and a series of special guests run through the latest in the world of wrestling! The following topics were discussed in this episode: Headlines Another WWE Women’s Title Change? WWE Roadblock: End of the Line Recap Lightning Round 2016 Awards Rhyno the Erotic Santa Claus Ring of Honor & New Japan: Kevin Kelly Thoughts on Nigel McGuinness Departing for WWE, The UK Tournament & The “WWE Process” A Hulk Hogan vs. Jay Lethal Dream Match? What Makes ROH a Desirable Place to Work? Potential for a Partnership with Another Company Thoughts on Wrestle Kingdom 2017, Kenny Omega, Cody Rhodes & Juice Robinson TNA: Aaron George TOTAL NONSTOP DELETION~! So, join the conversation but be sure to avoid the lariat on this edition of PTBN Clotheslines & Headlines! http://placetobenation.com/ptbns-clotheslines-headlines-14-kevin-kelly-roadblock-talking-smack-wrestle-kingdom-nigel-mcguinness-total-nonstop-deletion-more/

Thanks El B! It has been a blast to do so far.

Join Kris, Johnny and Devon as they break down all the action from WWE’s Roadblock: End of the Line PPV. http://placetobenation.com/ptbn-reaction-show-roadblock-end-of-the-line/

In this episode of the Place to Be Podcast, Justin & Scott are ready to kick off the WWF PPV era by returning to Madison Square Garden for a refreshed look at WrestleMania I! The boys discuss how watching all of the build helped how this show holds up, Jesse Ventura announcing the show instead of Gene Okerlund, why Buddy Rose was put under a mask, another King Kong Bundy squash, the booking of Matt Borne, if Bruno Sammartino should have wrestled along side his son, the decision to have Junkyard Dog challenge for the IC Title instead of Tito Santana, Buca di Beppo, the big Tag Team Title change, Phil Collins, Police Academy, the history and big blowoff of the Bodyslam Challenge, the whereabouts of Ken Patera, the women being in the semi main event slot, how well the Main Event was executed and much more, including end of show awards! So fire up this action-packed episode and join Scott and Justin as it’s time for another edition of the PTB Podcast! http://placetobenation.com/place-to-be-podcast-episode-430-vintage-vault-refresh-wrestlemania-i/

I feel like they way overthought this feud because they had so much time to eat up in the build... when it really didn't need much build at all. It was an odd situation in that the weeks of stuff like this probably hurt a bit more than helped. If the match happened right after the Rumble with no other build at all I wonder how it does.

That Bundy squash was so much fun. What an aura. And yeah Tito/Hammer is always gold. We will dive into that whole scenario at Mania I next week. The only one that sticks in my mind as really good was Ambrose vs. Rollins a couple years ago.

In this episode of the Place to Be Podcast, Justin & Scott celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, WWF style with a look at the 3/17/85 Madison Square Garden house show! The boys discuss Rocky Johnson’s charisma, the awful showing of Barry O, Jim Neidhart’s singles run, King Kong Bundy’s MSG debut, an epic Piper’s Pit, Mr. T’s big moment, the blandness and ass of David Sammartino, REO Speedwagon, the escalation of John Studd vs. Andre the Giant, the lack of in ring skill of Jesse Ventura, Ricky Steamboat’s MSG return, another Greg Valentine vs. Tito Santana classic and much more, including end of show awards! So fire up this action-packed episode and join Scott and Justin as it’s time for another edition of the PTB Podcast! http://placetobenation.com/place-to-be-podcast-episode-429-wwf-house-show-madison-square-garden-31785/

Great thoughts there, thanks for sharing and thank you for the kind words. That was a blast to watch and I loved all the MTV extra footage. Really gives you such a strong understanding of what made Mania so damn big.

On this episode of PTBN Clotheslines & Headlines, Steve Wille, Nate Milton, Glenn Butler and a series of special guests run through the latest in the world of wrestling! The following topics were discussed in this episode: HeadlinesTrump Picks a McMahon WWE TLC Recap The Staying Power of James Ellsworth Preview of Roadblock: End of the Line Charlotte vs. Sasha Banks 205 Live: Chad Campbell Full Cruiserweight Roster Breakdown Can the Division Recover From a Rocky Start? The Need for Characters and Stories Ring of Honor: Chad Campbell Final Battle 2016 Recap Would a TNA-ROH Partnership Be Feasible? So, join the conversation but be sure to avoid the lariat on this edition of PTBN Clotheslines & Headlines! http://placetobenation.com/ptbns-clotheslines-headlines-13-linda-mcmahon-tlc-james-ellsworth-rich-swann-205-live-kyle-oreilly-final-battle-more/

In this episode of the Place to Be Podcast, Justin & Scott head to a cold night in New York City, February 18, 1985, to revisit the infamous War to Settle the Score! The boys discuss the steadiness of the Moondogs, the variances of jobber life, the prospects of Hillbilly Jim as a star, the big Women's Title change, Cyndi Lauper's wrestling successes, David Sammartino's ass, Russia, Bob Orton's arm, Wham!, the disappointing showdown between Paul Orndorff and Tony Atlas, the fun Tag Team match, Don Muraco's martial arts, the rise of MTV, the expectations and plans for Roddy Piper, the parade of celebrity interviews and much more, including end of show awards! So fire up this action-packed episode and join Scott and Justin as it’s time for another edition of the PTB Podcast! http://placetobenation.com/place-to-be-podcast-episode-428-the-war-to-settle-the-score-21885/

Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it, was a blast to do. Keep sharing your ratings too.

Thanks Mick! MSG, SNME and PPVs from 1/85 on is the plan for now, outside of the annual XMAS special.

Just wanted to share this here... it is a comprehensive index of everything ever published (audio and written) at Place to Be Nation. Easy way to find something you may be searching for,, dig up old pieces you forgot about or discover something new! http://placetobenation.com/place-to-be-nation-index/

In this episode of the Place to Be Podcast, Justin & Scott reset the timeline of the Vintage Vault by heading back January 21, 1985 to take a look at WWF’s Madison Square Garden house show! The boys discuss some WWF history, the evolution of Madison Square Garden, the MSG debut of Bret Hart, Jim Neidhart’s potential as a singles star, Don Muraco’s new association with Mr. Fuji, sepsis, the debut of Rita Marie, the epic Andre the Giant vs. Heenan Family feud, the stardom of Madonna, the ballsy George Wells, the waning moments of Roddy Piper’s feud with Jimmy Snuka, the pathetic showing by the Spoiler, curfews, the chemistry between Greg Valentine and Tito Santana and much more, including end of show awards! So fire up this action-packed episode and join Scott and Justin as it’s time for another edition of the PTB Podcast! http://placetobenation.com/place-to-be-podcast-episode-427-wwf-house-show-madison-square-garden-12185/

We have a google sheet with everything, I will get it typed up at some point and posted. Thanks Mick!