Jump to content
Pro Wrestling Only

Place to Be Podcast Thread


Bigelow34

Recommended Posts

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/

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Replies 513
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

  • 2 weeks later...

In this episode of the Place to Be Podcast, Justin and Scott are officially welcoming in summer in Manhattan as they take a look at the 6/21/85 Madison Square Garden house show!

 

The boys discuss the 2017 Royal Rumble, the debut of Lanny Poffo, “Junior Mister Universe” Tony Atlas, another Missing Link squash, our first glimpse of Jim Brunzell, Randy Savage’s MSG debut, the disappearance of Ken Patera, our new WWF Tag Team Champions, George Steele’s official first MSG match as a face, one of the most bizarre WWF matches ever, Empty Nest, Bryan Adams, Return to Oz, another King Kong Bundy squash, a big night for Ricky Steamboat, the return of Brian Blair, the big blowoff between Hulk Hogan and Don Muraco 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-435-wwf-house-show-madison-square-garden-62185/

Link to comment
Share on other sites

In this episode of the Place to Be Podcast, Justin and Scott are fighting through the sweltering heat of a mid summer night to check out the 7/13/85 Madison Square Garden house show!

 

The boys discuss speeding up MLB games, the mounting problems the NFL is facing, the big Intercontinental Title change between Greg Valentine and Tito Santana, the juiced up Polish Hammer, the union of Missing Link and Bobby Heenan, another plodding Pedro Morales match, a lacking MSG crowd, Adrian Adonis' new manager, Bob Orton's cast, the MSG debut of Terry Funk, the chemistry between Gorilla Monsoon and Alfred Hayes, a red hot brawl between Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorff, Live Aid, Swede Hansen's final match, a messy George Steele/Nikolai Volkoff affair, a feisty outing by George Wells, a big time tag team main event 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-436-wwf-house-show-madison-square-garden-71385/

Link to comment
Share on other sites

In this episode of the Place to Be Podcast, Justin and Scott take a brief break from the Vintage Vault to celebrate the sixth birthday of the show.

The boys welcome in PTB Historian Chad Campbell for a trip down memory lane, discussing their favorite moments and memories from episodes past, discussing the birth of Place to Be Nation, a look at what has changed in sports, wrestling and pop culture between February 2011 and February 2017 and much more.
So fire up this action-packed episode and join Scott and Justin as it’s time for another edition of the PTB Podcast!
Link to comment
Share on other sites

In this episode of the Place to Be Podcast, Justin, Scott and Kelly Nelson are battling the dog days of summer to check out the 8/10/85 Madison Square Garden house show!

 

The boys discuss the legacy of Titans of Wrestling, average MSG attendance, the Garden debut of Paul Roma, the potential of Iron Mike Sharpe and his long battle with Lanny Poffo, thoughts on Tony Garea, the ongoing push of Missing Link, the passing of George Steele, a kind of decent Pedro Morales match, the debut of Uncle Elmer, the arrival of Les Thornton, Andre the Giant’s red hot MSG return, another Randy Savage win, a red hot Tag Team Title battle, the development of the Dream Team and much more, including end of show awards!

 

So fire up this action-packed episode and join Scott, Justin & Kelly as it’s time for another edition of the PTB Podcast!

 

http://placetobenation.com/place-to-be-podcast-episode-438-wwf-house-show-madison-square-garden-81085/

Link to comment
Share on other sites

In this episode of the Place to Be Podcast, Justin and Scott are welcoming in the fall weather as they check out the 9/23/85 Madison Square Garden house show!

 

The boys discuss everything that went down since the August 1985 show, Scott McGhee's debut, Adrian Adonis's continued character development, Bobby Heenan's management style, the MSG debut of Miss Elizabeth, the fallout of the Colossal Jostle, Cowboy Bob's solo showing, another classic Hart Foundation vs. British Bulldogs match, the week in pop culture and sports, Cock Robin, the final appearance of the Missing Link, a red hot battle between Ricky Steamboat and Magnificent Muraco, the odd MSG debut of Corporal Kirchner, the continuation of Terry Funk's feud with Junkyard Dog and much more, including end of show awards!

So fire up this action-packed episode and join Scott & Justin as it’s time for another edition of the PTB Podcast!

Place to Be Podcast Episode 439: WWF House Show – Madison Square Garden 9/23/85

Link to comment
Share on other sites

In this episode of the Place to Be Podcast, Justin and Scott are staying up late into the night to check out the second episode of Saturday Night's Main Event from 10/5/85!

 

The boys discuss Saturday Night Live, Hulk Hogan's WWF Title defense, Uncle Elmer setting a WWF record, the effectiveness of the Body Shop, another wild brawl between Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorff, Twiggy, Commando, Uncle Elmer's wedding, the continuation of Andre the Giant's feud with the Heenan Family, George Steele's ongoing face turn, a showcase squash for the Dream Tream, Elmer & Joyce's reception and much more, including end of show awards!

 

So fire up this action-packed episode and join Scott & Justin as it’s time for another edition of the PTB Podcast!

 

http://placetobenation.com/place-to-be-podcast-episode-440-saturday-nights-main-event-ii-10585/

Link to comment
Share on other sites

In this episode of the Place to Be Podcast, Justin, Scott and Kelly Nelson are getting ready for Halloween by checking out the 10/21/85 Madison Square Garden house show!

 

The boys discuss a rainy night in Puerto Rico, the debut of the iconic Steve Gatorwolf, Adrian Adonis’ shift to Jimmy Hart, the potential of Mike Rotundo with Barry Windham gone, the arrival of King Tonga and an awful first MSG showing, a surprisingly frisky little match between Pedro Morales and Rene Goulet, the DOUBLE COLOSSAL JOSTLE, the MIA Hulk Hogan, the week in pop culture and sports, Vince McMahon’s Outstanding Achievement Award, a legendary Piper’s Pit, another shitty match from the Spoiler, an important tag team match and much more, including end of show awards!

 

So fire up this action-packed episode and join Scott, Justin & Kelly as it’s time for another edition of the PTB Podcast!

 

http://placetobenation.com/place-to-be-podcast-episode-441-wwf-house-show-madison-square-garden-102185/

Link to comment
Share on other sites

In this episode of the Place to Be Podcast, Justin and Scott are settled in the couch late into the night yet again to check out the spooky third episode of Saturday Night’s Main Event from 11/2/85!

 

The boys discuss the Halloween fun and games, a big Terry Funk win, more Hillbilly nonsense, a massive tag team main event match, a big weekend of movies, Randy Savage’s continued ascent up the card, 1985 as a peak year for WWF roster construction, the way heels were presented at this time, the continuation of Ricky Steamboat’s feud with Magnificent Muraco, an iconic quote and much more, including end of show awards!

 

So fire up this action-packed episode and join Scott & Justin as it’s time for another edition of the PTB Podcast!

 

http://placetobenation.com/place-to-be-podcast-episode-442-saturday-nights-main-event-iii-11285/

Link to comment
Share on other sites

In this episode of the Place to Be Podcast, Justin and Scott are gearing for some hot tournament action as they dive in to and break down The Wrestling Classic!

 

The boys discuss Lord Al’s infatuation with Susan Waitkis, Adrian Adonis’s continued success, Randy Savage’s association with Jesse Ventura, a disappointing Ricky Steamboat vs. Davey Boy Smith match, the treatment of the heels in the tournament, Moondog Spot’s big night, the continual confusing match finishes, other options for this show, a fun Paul Orndorff vs. Bob Orton bout, a strong push for Dynamite Kid, a brutally absurd finish between Junkyard Dog and Moondog Spot, the week in pop culture and sports, a big time WWF Title rematch, a hot debate over whether Roddy Piper should have won the WWF Title, a card full of dream matches, Randy Savage’s huge night and much more, including end of show awards!

 

So fire up this action-packed episode and join Scott & Justin as it’s time for another edition of the PTB Podcast!

 

http://placetobenation.com/place-to-be-podcast-episode-443-the-wrestling-classic/

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.


×
×
  • Create New...