Ricky Jackson

Listening to the Apter interview and I am really not impressed with Cubeta's interview approach and degree of knowledge here. Firstly, he has Apter on, but instead of asking him unique questions about the wrestling magazine business, he goes on and on about the Monday Night Wars era and whether or not WCW could have won the war, and what if this and what if that, blah, blah, blah. Second, he wonders why current WWE PPVs do not approach the record % number of Mania III, seemingly ignorant of the drawing power of Hogan/Andre and what an intriguing match that was to the public, as well as assuming all things are equal when comparing any two PPVs from different eras. Oh, and here comes some "Flair really wasn't that great in the 80s" type talk. Basically this is a conversation he could have had with any wrestling fan with a decent amount of historical knowledge and totally wastes Apter as a guest. Edit: The last 10-15 minutes of the interview finally get around to Apter stories about 70s promotions and the magazines, but the first 50 or so minutes are skippable IMO.

Someone should see if Rip Rogers is up for a podcast, or even an invite to PWO or something. He's all over YouTube commenting on old school matches like these.

Not sure, but I want to say something involving JYD and Flair perhaps? How about this Most Disgusting Promotional Tactic runner-up in 1992: ?

Oh yes.

Great face turn promo from Ole.

Matt fucking D!

Yep, I watched Backlund/Patterson 7/30/79 last night and it is an awesome match.

Actually, I just thought of a soccer analogy for the CFL for Parv. The CFL is basically MLS to the NFL's Premier League. Also, if anyone cares, Lex Luger played for the Montreal Alouettes (at the age of 19) and Ron Simmons for the Ottawa Rough Riders (not to be confused with the Saskatchewan Roughriders), not the BC Lions.

I had a fantastic time again. I'm having as much fun watching the crowds as the matches. Great stuff.

I still don't know what "twerking" is. And please, John or whoever, no links or pictures to englighten me. I actually like being old and ignorant of stupid kid stuff.

Hogan really resembles his mother.

Based on my observations of wrestling fans who hate Cena... A lot of the hate is due to his being the symbol of the current era that "sucks" for many fans, who think it was "better" circa 1997-2004, pre-Cena. Another reason is a lot of dudes hated the "white rapper" persona of early Cena and have never changed their opinion of him.

Oh yeah, I'm watching this bad boy tonight!

Brilliant.

From recent history, I would put MITB 2011 and Extreme Rules 2012 ahead of Summerslam. But it was a very good show, I guess third best of the decade from what I've seen. Definitely one of the best Summerslams ever. Christian-Del Rio was a great match.

Great angle.

I had to look this up to be sure, but the match between LOD and the Harts was essentially taped as though it happened AFTER Mania VII, even though it was filmed on 3/12. The Harts came to the ring without the belts and weren't introduced as champs. The match was only shown on the Wrestlefest 91 tape, which wasn't released until after Mania VII.

Well, he's better as a heel. Both guys I mean.

Great match #2. (but damn, I really wanted Punk to win at the end)

Great match.

Yep, got the crowd back into it and Cody was really over.

I really wanted to like this, but it was basically just an angle that I guess leads to Kane joining the family. The steel steps spot was weak.

Listen to the show or this man's eyebrows will haunt your dreams forever... Also have to add this bit on Wild Bull from wiki because it is so awesome.