Ricky Jackson Posted April 27, 2019 Report Share Posted April 27, 2019 That was an awesomely hilarious review. Great work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruiserBrody Posted May 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 On 4/27/2019 at 11:14 AM, Ricky Jackson said: That was an awesomely hilarious review. Great work I genuinely appreciate your feedback! Thanks for reading! ====== http://culturecrossfire.com/wrestling/from-the-wwe-network-demolition/ Coliseum Home Video presents the best of Demolition~! - Battles with Strike Force, the Hart Foundation, the Powers of Pain, the Bulldogs and others are shown. - We see Jim Neidhart show off his Lucha skill set. - Bobby Heenan adds to his resume of being a national treasure. - A rare Heel vs Heel match is among the offerings. - Barry Darsow is compared to Ricky Morton for perhaps the only time ever. - The Powers of Pain/Demolition double turn still baffles me 31 years later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruiserBrody Posted May 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2019 http://culturecrossfire.com/wrestling/from-the-wwe-network-rampage-91/ Rampage 91 features... - Bobby Heenan golfing. Not since Dorf has golf been so entertaining! - John Tolos continues not to impress. - The best match at Summerslam 91 that did not happen. - A steroid addict meets a drug addict. The result is Valium in wrestling form. - Paul Roma. Ugh. - The Rockers have the match of the tape, to the surprise of no one. - Demolition Smash's sad last days in the grease paint. - Massive overbooking to protect THE BARBARIAN. - Haku chooses to spare the life of an unruly fan. - A rare heel vs heel tag match provides intrigue - Paul Bearer shows off his Ed Gein side. - Bearer also hints at his sexual kinks while watching Undertaker fight. - Sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruiserBrody Posted May 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2019 http://culturecrossfire.com/wrestling/from-the-wwe-network-battle-at-the-royal-albert-hall/ The WWF puts on a show in the historic and beautiful Royal Albert Hall. - Gorilla Monsoon continues to provide moments that justify his Observer awards for worst announcer. A part of me feels very dirty even writing that. - The rule book changes on the fly. - Earthquake tries stand up comedy - The thin line between working smart and having a dull match is breached. - The Undertaker prepares for mass homicides. - The Bulldog seems uninspired, despite being the hero of the nation. - We learn the medical science behind Zombie nut shots. - A big final surprise ends the night on a high note at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruiserBrody Posted May 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2019 http://culturecrossfire.com/wrestling/from-the-wwe-network-supertape-92/ - A fast paced 8-man battle kicks the tape off in the right way. - Bret Hart provides a fine example of how he would dog it in non-TV bouts - A highlight reel showcases a botched finisher - Undertaker finds an opponent who can match his speed. - A legend is mauled and it's AWESOME! - The whole This Tuesday in Texas is then shown: - Skinner's finest hour - Randy Savage and Jake the Snake provide a half hour of amazing promos, character work and how to do an extreme angle. - Virgil's flirtation with relevancy ends. - Hulk Hogan teaches us Texas slang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruiserBrody Posted May 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2019 http://culturecrossfire.com/wrestling/wrasslin-back-in-the-day-july-1985/ July 1985 sees - One of the most famous cage match finishes ever leads to the end of a long feud. - Ricky Steamboat kicks off a new blood feud after being attacked on TV - The Mystery of the missing Giant - A heel's antics almost gets the WWF banned from a NY arena. - The first King of the Ring features some bizarre booking choices. - Philly fans are treated to a loaded JCP card as they attempt to gain a beach head. - The AWA headed to New Jersey with the Road Warriors and Freebirds to crack into Vince's backyard. - The Midnight Express can't compete with the awesome force of Bob Brown. - Dear God, RAMBO GREG GAGNE has arrived! - An all-time great tag team partners for the last time. - The WWF makes a business deal that gives them control of Montreal. - The Rougeaus draw big in another bloodbath revenge match with the Garvins. - Plus more results, news and notes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruiserBrody Posted June 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2019 http://culturecrossfire.com/wrestling/from-the-wwe-network-invasion-92/ INVASION '92 - Hulk Hogan works a match that is very much formulaic and phoned in. Appropriately, it feels very much tacked onto a tape where the paradigm shift is evident as Shawn Michaels, Ric Flair and Bret Hart are suddenly feature match talents. - Ric Flair cuts a promo from deep space. - The Hitman tangles with the Nature Boy in what should be a dream match, but proves to be something less. - Shawn Michaels, while still a Rocker, gets his chance to shine as he grapples with Flair. - We get too much of a good thing as the normally fantastic Sherri Martel is overexposed with a manager cam gimmick. - The Nasty Boys commit murder on camera. - The sad last days of Hercules. Okay, the boring last days of Hercules. - Randy Savage steals the show while moonlighting as a ref. - We close with an awesome sounding tag match on paper that suffers from brevity and a bit of house show-itis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruiserBrody Posted June 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2019 http://culturecrossfire.com/wrestling/wrasslin-back-in-the-day-july-1985-part-2/ The second part of July 1985 sees: - The Freebirds head to Memphis. But will they be a friend or foe of the King? - Jarrett brings in one of the worst wrestlers ever - An old friend of the Von Erichs comes back to aide in their feud with the Dynamic Duo - A legendary wildman tries to return to the promoting scene in the middle of the new wrasslin' boom. - Spurned by ESPN, Ron Fuller moves to go national anyway - A locker room fight changes Florida booking plans. - A huge underdog wins a once heralded title. - Mid South puts on a big show under the hot Tulsa sun. - JCP hits a home run with a massive stadium show featuring Ric Flair defending his title and America against the Russian Nightmare, plus the AWA and NWA World tag champs collide! - Tag team legends debut and win the World titles their first night in. - A champion quits over payoffs. - Flair sets an arena record for a match against his doppelganger - Bill Watts makes a rare appearance outside of his home promotion - Plus more news, notes and results! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruiserBrody Posted June 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2019 http://culturecrossfire.com/wrestling/wwf-the-cap-center-8-17-85/ The WWF heads to the Cap Center - A manager and a jobber work a mild hardcore style to nearly steal the show - Hillbilly Jim brings in help that instead seem helpless. - Jesse Ventura does his best to put over his friend Adrian Adonis, despite his massive weight gain - Terry Funk wrestles the proverbial broomstick. - Ricky Steamboat gives us a lesson on playing the irate babyface. - The Macho Man lays waste to a young and pesky wrestler. - The Hulkster works with his best friend, forcing him to tweak his formula a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruiserBrody Posted June 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 http://culturecrossfire.com/wrestling/wcws-snowbrawl-on-mtv/ The Internet Wrestling Community recently resurrected this little known (or perhaps just long forgotten) WCW special on MTV - The late 90's music immediately brought me back to High School. Everyone's mileage clearly varies on whether that is a good thing or not. - The Nitro Girls battle frostbite - ROB ZOMBIE calls the action. And he brings firearms. Good lord. - A Member of Howard Stern's Wack Pack bring the festivities down. - Konnan gets an entrance fit for a Yooper. - Our one and only match is a battle royal with (almost) enough star power to headline a Thunder. - Jimmy Hart and Zombie bond over puns. - Konnan's career nearly ends thanks to the crack WCW production team. - We get a rare bump into a snowbank. - A surprise ending sends me down the fantasy booking path to try and salvage what should have happened. - WCW Everybody! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruiserBrody Posted June 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2019 http://culturecrossfire.com/wrestling/pro-wrestling-usa-the-meadowlands-8-16-1985/ Pro Wrestling USA teases us with what kind of potential a true AWA/NWA co-promotion could provide as they invade the New Jersey Meadowlands. - Sgt. Slaughter and Ric Flair try to keep it clean, but the "Dirtiest player in the game" just can't help himself. - Sarge doesn't know how to execute a figure-four. Intentional incompetence to tell a story or a legit error? - Lucha Sarge leads to a botch. - The main event finish sets up a rematch that was never to materialize. - Road Warrior Hawk has an intriguing match within a match with Terry Gordy as they struggle to see who the real head rooster in this hen house is. - The Botch Fairy sprinkles her dust on Animal as well. - We finish with another screwy finish, because even babyface champions can't earn a clear win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruiserBrody Posted June 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2019 http://culturecrossfire.com/wrestling/wwf-the-maple-leaf-gardens-8-18-1985/ Maple Leaf Gardens August 1985: - Jesse Ventura continues to try and defend Adrian Adonis' ballooning weight. - An influx of Montreal talent shakes up the mid-card a bit. - A top heel is showered with love from the fans just for being so cool. - Andre the Giant is taken out by the Bobby Heenan family in a major injury angle. - A Jobber infringes on a popular babyface's gimmick. - Terry Funk puts on a one man show as he tangles with the JYD. - The Dragon seeks blood and revenge as he battles Don Muraco to end the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruiserBrody Posted June 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2019 http://culturecrossfire.com/wrestling/from-the-wwe-network-european-rampage-92/ - Tatanka shows good psychology in a nothing match. - The LOD collide with a bizarrely random heel tandem. - Sid makes one of his final appearances of 1992 as he clashes with the Undertaker. - The Macho Man and Shawn Michaels give us a taste of what an extended feud between the two could have produced in the ring. - The Bushwackers reveal their fetishes. - The Mountie gets stripped down by his lowly opposition, - Bret Hart tangles with a man who had already taken WWF gold from him. - Hacksaw Jim Duggan becomes a perpetrator in spreading Vince McMahon's love of toilet humor. - IRS drags the show to a painfully dull conclusion as he grapples with the local hero, Davey Boy Smith. - Bobby Heenan does his best to save the show with his tremendous commentary all night long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruiserBrody Posted June 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 http://culturecrossfire.com/wrestling/from-the-wwe-network-the-crunch-classic/ THE CRUNCH CLASSSSSSIC!!! - Roddy Piper hosts, giving us the best part of the tape as he shows us his battles with the Mountie and Adrian Adonis - We see a test run for Money Inc as IRS and Ted Dibiase partner up before their partnership to face Virgil and the Bossman. - Jimmy Hart takes fruit to bed. - Jim Neidhart finds a new partner to face some old enemies - Zombie Taker tries to bury the Bulldog. - The announcers have a little fun with Kerry Von Erich's disability. - Neidhart and Skinner have THE WORST MATCH YOU WILL SEE THIS WEEK. - Hosses collide in our tag team main event. The match may set the record for most bear hugs since the last Andre/Studd epic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruiserBrody Posted June 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 http://culturecrossfire.com/wrestling/wrestling-for-a-cure-awa-benefit-show-8-26-1985/ Wrestling for a Cure! - The AWA had a prime time special on Boston TV to benefit MDA. - They allowed Killer Kowalski and local sports radio host Eddie Andelman to do the commentary, leading to perhaps the worst announcing on any "major" show until Art Donovan's infamous King of the Ring 94 performance. - Andelman nearly breaks kayfabe as he questions the nepotism of Verne Gagne's son winning on a show Gagne promoted. He also makes up silly names for moves, calls out how old the talent is, calls some matches "boring", plus many many other faux pas'. - The commentary talks about the wrestlers for using pills, and complain that the AWA is making up rules for BS finishes - Billy Robinson is forced to be seconded by two local DJs, who decide to dress up in costumes that basically mock wrestling gimmicks. - Out of date graphics adds to the charm of the AWA's poor production. - The Road Warriors are caught on camera watching their opponents promo. The interviewer then points them out and the segment goes off the tracks. - Jerry Lewis appears to give a stilted plug for the AWA. - Sgt. Slaughter sings! - A current right wing goof makes a surprise cameo to support the fan favorites. - We end the night with a quasi riot from the fans. - This is either one of the worst shows I have ever seen, or one of the best. I am torn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruiserBrody Posted July 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2019 http://culturecrossfire.com/wrestling/from-the-wwe-network-wrestlefest-92/ WrestleFest 92! - Bobby Heenan and Mean Gene play tennis in the best part of the whole tape - HBK is tasked with carrying Virgil in an early match from Michaels' heel run. - We are treated to three Bret Hart matches as Hart finally gets a real push as a singles star. - We are punished with three IRS matches as IRS cures insomnia for a nation of VCR owners. - More goofiness as the BERZERKER teaches us how to properly plan a party. - Two tag team champions battle with much different gimmicks than in their primes. - The Road Warriors team with the men had just spent months feuding with - Plus the Macho Man, British Bulldog and other stars take to the squared circle to thrill the crowds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruiserBrody Posted July 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 http://culturecrossfire.com/wrestling/wrasslin-back-in-the-day-august-1985/ August of 1985 sees... - The Heenan Family seriously injure Andre the Giant in a violent sneak attack - The hottest new act in the WWF finds an unlikely manager. - A babyface pulls a knife on Mean Gene. - The WWF uses a prop for an injury angle, leading to JR going on Mid-South TV to expose their phony baloney. - Roddy Piper takes Vince McMahon to his dungeon of doom. - The WWF's Montreal takeover leads to major issues with talent and the local promoters. - An all time great manager is spared a tragic end as he avoids a plane crash. - Plus more news, notes and results from the WWF's takeover of pro wrasslin'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruiserBrody Posted July 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 http://culturecrossfire.com/wrestling/wrasslin-back-in-the-day-august-1985-part-2/ - The AWA loses their top crossover media star, just as they are to embark on national TV - Politics are put aside as World Class and the AWA share some talent - Money arguments cause a change in the Twin Cities' AWA main event - A future convict appears on both AWA and WWF house shows - A Boston TV special is marred by some of the worst commentary in history. - NWA champ Ric Flair takes on some of the AWA's top talents as he ventures away from JCP - Jim Crockett is physically threatened in the locker room as a business deal goes south - Stan Hansen finds a new ally in Japan - A monster from Outer Space invades New Japan. - Paul Heyman promotes his first wrestling event, where he somehow managed to book some of America's biggest wrestling stars to appear at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruiserBrody Posted July 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2019 http://culturecrossfire.com/wrestling/memphis-wrasslin-uswa-presents-raw-footage/ This Best of Memphis Wrasslin' on Amazon Prime features the WWF's invasion during the early 1990s. - Lex Luger comes out as a dime store version of his own gimmick - Jerry Lawler promises to fight Steroids with Fire - HBK heads down south for a dandy little match with Double J - The WWF World champ is beaten by Lawler in a result that may have annoyed Vince McMahon - A royal couple reunite in a much different setting. - Sherri Martel drops some casual racism - Scott Levy changes gimmicks mid promo - Papa Shango looks like a true monster heel in the Memphis setting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruiserBrody Posted August 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 http://culturecrossfire.com/wrestling/the-best-of-memphis-wrestling-1986-volume-1/ - With Jerry Lawler gone, Bill Dundee and Buddy Landel rule the roost in Memphis - The rise and fall of the Bill and Buddy show! - A GIANT FAT MAN takes over as the top babyface for a week. I am in love. - Bookerman Dundee drives some gimmick matches into the ground. - A Jim Cornette rip off brings in some mall cops to win him glory. - The Fantastics know big girls need lovin' too. - Lawler's "Best of" VHS tape in promoted in a unique manner - The rookie Blade Runners prove to be fueled on steroids and...cake. - Memphis Wrasslin' Fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruiserBrody Posted August 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 http://culturecrossfire.com/wrestling/the-best-of-memphis-wrestling-86-volume-2/ - With Jerry Lawler away, the heels run amok - Koko Ware mauls a jobber during an infamous squash outing - A new foreigner invades the area to play off the jingoism of Reagan's America - We are teased with a new gimmick "THE THUNDERDOME" - An injury angle shows off just how poor the Memphis area medical care was - We see rip off gimmicks of Thunderbolt Patterson and Dusty Rhodes, as the promoters try and find something that will work - A broken ring helps expose the business - Jobber gimmick infringement! - If your a fan of Bill Dundee, this is your video as he dominates the Memphis scene with the King elsewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruiserBrody Posted August 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 http://culturecrossfire.com/wrestling/wrasslin-back-in-the-day-august-1985-part-3/ Wrapping up August of 1985 in the world of wrasslin' - Jerry Lawler struggles to find a partner to battle the Freebirds, leading him to make a deal with the devil - A new monster heel arrives in Memphis. 30 years later and his identity still creates confusion online. - A Playboy seeks to make the Florida mat wars a bit more interesting. - Ric Flair goes racist to build up his title defense against Butch Reed at the Superdome - A legend is forced to leave his beloved home. Can the new masked man in town shed some light on how to save the day? - A movie monster reject destroys Dick Murdoch on TV. - Mike Von Erich endures Toxic Shock after surgery, beginning one of the saddest wrestling stories of the 80's - Inoki finds a new partner to loan talent from - Jim Crockett makes moves to insulate power in the NWA for himself. - A controversial figure who battled being blackballed from the business decides to retire instead of toiling away - Plus more news, notes and results~! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruiserBrody Posted August 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 http://culturecrossfire.com/wrestling/the-best-of-memphis-wrestling-volume-3/ Volume 3 in the best of Memphis 1986 sees.... - Jeff Jarrett goes from teenage ref to Memphis headliner after one intense angle with his Daddy and some top heels. - Lance Russell is AMAZING in getting this angle over. - The MOD Squad have a dull squash, so I amuse myself with dream 80's movie star tag teams - A cutie heart throb learns how to fight from an ugly old man. - Joe MOTHER F'N LeDuc kicks some butt! - Dimestore Jim Cornette screws things up for his team - My new favorite wrestler of the week, Red Reese is in action - Steroid freaks learn that boots can hurt more than muscles. - Plus promos for a famous Texas Death Match that I hope in this collection somewhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruiserBrody Posted August 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 http://culturecrossfire.com/wrestling/from-the-wwe-network-the-hulkster-hulk-hogan/ We take a look back at the early days of HULKAMANIA in the WWF as our hero battles Brutus Beefcake, Don Muraco, and the Iron Sheik - Vince McMahon actually manages to make Hogan's title run seem less impressive while trying to put him over - Hogan works in a comedy spot fit for the 3 Stooges while in the middle of a bloodbath with the Sheik Since the Hogan video was short I decided to check out some Harley Race material the Network released upon his recent passing: - Andre the Giant, at the peak of his run as a monster heel, plots with a man cosplaying as a King along with a French artist to plunder the body of Napoleon from his tomb. - Something much different comes next as we see the build to NWA champ Harley Race fighting WWWF champ Superstar Billy Graham - Gordon Solie indulges in his vices in front of the world at a press conference - The warriors cut a face to face promo, with Race putting over his rugged, bad ass attitude, while Graham hypes up his body. Race's response to that is priceless. - 10 minutes of the bloody, war of attrition is then shown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruiserBrody Posted August 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 http://culturecrossfire.com/wrestling/awa-wrestling-on-espn-9-3-1985/ With the AWA entering the national (cable) TV world on ESPN, I felt it would be interesting to look at an early episode and breakdown what they did right and wrong in their bid to compete with the WWF and JCP. - One of the AWA announcers is larger than the main event talents. - How long is too long for a squash match? - A future creepy criminal covets a championship - A villian straight off of headlining some WWF shows makes his AWA return - The worst Road Warriors music video ever! - Hawk and Animal, now babyfaces, cut a heel promo. - Champions who are booked don't even bother to show up for a National TV taping. - A top heel is shown being beaten clean. - Future ECW and WWF talents find work as jabronis. - Rick Martel has a big time title defense against Terry Gordy~! - The Freebirds act is neutered by editing choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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