Squared Circle Gazette Radio #156 - The WWF in 1990 Part 1

Join Liam O'Rourke and, from the Top Rope Nation Podcast, Kyle Ross from Cleveland, Ohio, for part one of a three-part series examining the year 1990 in the WWF. In part 1, we look at the WWF's struggles entering the year, the decision to go with Hulk Hogan Vs. Ultimate Warrior at WrestleMania 6, and go through the timeline of events that turned what was thought to be the biggest money match in three years to a colossal disappointment. Featuring all the facts and figured you'd expect, we break down the problems with the build to the show, issues with pay-per-view providers, Vince McMahon's initial foray into the bodybuilding world, problems with the heel side of the company, Vince's battle with Ed Tunney and the Canadian legal system, the WWF signing Mike Tyson to be a special referee in 1990 and the media fallout, and analyse the decision to move to the Ultimate Warrior as the top guy in the company and what the early indications were, as well as when the momentum started to crumble. Complete with notes from the Wrestling Observer Newsletters of the time, we take a really in-depth look at the first third of 1990 - check it out, enjoy, and stay safe!

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