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On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about NWA World Championship Wrestling from November 5, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Jim Cornette takes a phone call...and a beating from the "other" Midnight Express * The background of the sale of JCP to Ted Turner * A new attitude for the Road Warriors * The limitations of Eddie Gilbert as a face * Monitoring for any and all Dusty Rhodes references * Heel fans dressed up like DB Cooper * Enjoying the theme from the 1980s TV show "227" Lineup: - RON SIMMONS vs. RIP MORGAN - Promo: Ron Simmons and Eddie Gilbert - MIDNIGHT EXPRESS vs. ROAD WARRIORS (Warriors win titles) - Promo: The Road Warriors and Paul Ellering - RUSSIAN ASSASSINS vs. HOLIDAY/JONES - BAM BAM BIGELOW vs. TRENT KNIGHT - Promo: Oliver Humperdink and Bam Bam Bigelow - FANTASTICS vs. SOUTH/ROYAL - Promo: Fantastics - LEX LUGER vs. AGENT STEELE - Promo: Lex Luger - Promo: Jim Cornette and the Midnight Express - STAN LANE vs. MENACE II - EDDIE GILBE

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from October 29, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Using the Macho Man to help build up Hercules with the crowd * The relative lack of size of the Rockers in the WWF presentation * Two shots at the Hulk Hogan "brother" promo game * A brief rundown of Cleveland sports from the 70s to the 90s * Trying to make sense of the original local ads from the Sacramento area * A random ad with JFK in it, with a surprise twist at the end * An appreciation for football offensive linemen * Basketball players from Minnesota Lineup: - Demolition vs. John Latu & Mike Richards - Brother Love Show: Hercules, joined by Randy Savage and Elizabeth - Greg Valentine vs. Scott Casey - Promo for Donny Lalonde vs Sugar Ray Leonard - Event Center promos: Ted DiBiase w/Virgil, Don Muraco - The Rockers vs. Brian Costello & Sandy Beach - Promo: Mean Gene with two random fans - Red Rooster vs. Reno Riggins - Event Center promos:

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from October 22, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Bossman attacks Hogan on Brother Love Show; what could be done differently? * Preliminary Survivor Series lineups * Gripes about a Vegas bachelor party * Comparing Akeem promos * Getting pissed off about Sugar Ray Leonard again * A familiar song from sports broadcasts heard in a local ad * Which Powers of Pain member did we like more in 1988? Lineup: - King Haku vs. David Isley - Brother Love Show: Hulk Hogan, Big Bossman, Slick - Tito Santana vs. Pork Chop Cash - Event Center Promos: Akeem w/Slick, Hart Foundation - Brain Busters vs. Bob Emory & Tommy Angel - Event Center: Survivor Series captains with Mean Gene - Whatever Happened There Update: Dino Bravo and Hacksaw Jim Duggan on Brother Love last week - Jake Roberts vs. Barry Horowitz - Akeem vs. Scott Hudson - Promo: Donny Lalonde/Sugar Ray Leonard fight - Vignette: Mr. Perfect plays golf -

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from October 15, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Presidential libraries * The Red Rooster as it happened * Rick Rude's fist drop off the top rope * The McMahons and the Clintons and their respective marriages * Jimmy Hart hair continuity issues * Koko B. Ware gives Vince exactly what he wants * Jake Roberts in Beyond the Mat * Hercules gets his music Lineup: - Rick Rude vs. David Isley - Whatever Happened There Update: The current tag team division in the WWF - Blue Blazer vs. Joe Cruz - Big Bossman vs. Jim Evans - Event Center Promos: Dino Bravo w/Frenchy Martin, British Bulldogs w/Matilda - Vignette: Mr. Perfect plays chess - Hart Foundation vs. Rick Gantner & Tom Stone - Event Center Promos: Don Muraco, Andre the Giant w/Bobby Heenan - Terry Taylor is renamed The Red Rooster - Red Rooster vs. Lanny Poffo - Brother Love Show: Hacksaw Jim Duggan; Dino Bravo and Frenchy Martin interrupt - Ron B

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from October 8, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Jesse Ventura sings Maggie May * Keithie's follies with the mute button * An Akeem and Slick promo that probably couldn't be done in 2022 * An in-ring reunion of two of the old 1992 podcast favorites * TV theme breakdown: Barney Miller, season 3 * Thoughts on Bruce Prichard * The slow but steady buildup of The Rockers * Great moments in Family Matters history * Andy Samberg: not just a low-rent Adam Sandler? * Danny Davis and the New England accent Lineup: - Ultimate Warrior vs. Gene Ligon - Whatever Happened There Update: Ted DiBiase tries to buy Hercules as a slave from Bobby Heenan - Dino Bravo vs. John Latu - Event Center Promos: Akeem w/Slick, Ken Patera - The Rockers vs. Rusty Riddle & Sandy Beach - Bad News Brown vs. Warren Bianchi - Event Center Promos: Brutus Beefcake, King Haku w/Bobby Heenan - Don Muraco vs. Larry Stephens - Brother Lov

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about NWA Pro from October 8, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The various NWA announcers through history * Bam Bam Bigelow: a one man nWo? * Dusty Rhodes as the Holy Spirit * The risks of using wicker furniture for talk segments * Checking in on George South's hair * The main reason why Bam Bam Bigelow was ragged on in promos * An absolutely endless inset promo from the Koloffs * Trying in vain to explain all the nonsensical stuff from 1988 Jim Crockett Promotions Lineup: - Interview- Barry Windham w/ JJ Dillon --> Sting runs in - Interview- Ric Flair - Sting vs. Larry Stevens - Interview- Sting - "Dr. Death" Steve Williams vs. The Nightmare - Interview- "Dr. Death" Steve Williams - Bam Bam Bigelow vs. George South - Louisville Slugger w/ Jim Cornette: Bam Bam Bigelow w/ Oliver Humperdink - Russian Assassins vs. Italian Stallion & Joe Cruz - Interview- Barry Windham w/ JJ Dillon - Dick Murdoch vs. David Isley - In

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from October 1, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Honky Tonk Man's career arc post-IC title run * The life and times of Hercules as we wonder what is running through his mind standing next to Bobby Heenan * The difficulty in turning Hercules face * Relative nipple sizes of men * Sensational Sherri returns and she's ready to go...with Greg Valentine of all people * Manager of the Arena watch * The overzealous merch guy strikes again Lineup: - Honky Tonk Man vs. Bob Emory - Whatever Happened There Update: Summerslam '88 highlights - Koko B. Ware vs. Phil Newkirk - Big Bossman vs. David Stoudimiere - Event Center Promos: The Rockers, Bad News Brown - WWF Women's champion Sensational Sherri introduced to the crowd - Greg Valentine vs. Reno Riggins - Event Center Promos: Junk Yard Dog, Demolition - British Bulldogs vs. John Ziegler & Trent Knight - Platform Interview: Mean Gene w/Ted DiBiase, Virgil,

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the 1987 film Planes, Trains and Automobiles! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Complaints about highway traffic * The lack of focus from Neal and Del * Various bitchy moments from a variety of characters * Speculating on Neal Page's family situation * Making connections between this movie and other movies covered in the past * Breaking down the financial arrangement at the 2nd motel with no credit card and a mini-fridge bar raid * Trying to piece together elements from the hour's worth of scenes cut from the movie Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from September 24, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The transformation of the One Man Gang into Akeem * Dino Bravo's grave * The Warlord's delightful shoot interviews * The issue with "America: love it of leave it" re: foreign heels * Complaining about Dunkin Donuts * Finding a partner for Tito Santana * More signs that Hulk Hogan is mentoring the Ultimate Warrior on promos * Trying to toughen up Brutus Beefcake thru a feud with Ron Bass Lineup: - Jim Duggan vs. Antonio Chapotlin - Update: One Man Gang becomes Akeem - Tito Santana vs. Tony Ulysses - Bolsheviks vs. Scott Colontonio & Tony Suber - Event Center Promos: Demolition, Ultimate Warrior - King Haku vs. Martin LeRoy - Event Center Promos: Hart Foundation, Rick Rude - Bad News Brown promotes WWF Magazine - Powers Of Pain vs. Bob Emory & Chance McQuaid - Platform interview: "Outlaw" Ron Bass - Jake Roberts vs. George South - Fabulous Rougea

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from September 17, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * If you were an enhancement wrestler, who is the best guy to face? * Randy Savage and Elizabeth's 1988 method of birth control * Jimmy Hart threatens to expose secrets...again * Frenchy Martin-Kizer promos * The elephant in the room when Ken Patera faces the Big Bossman * A final TV match for George Steele * The Superstars debut of the Blue Blazer Lineup: - Ultimate Warrior vs. Larry Stephens - Platform Interview: Fabulous Rougeau Brothers hire Jimmy Hart as manager - Ted DiBiase vs. John Latu - Event Center Promos: Bad News Brown, British Bulldogs - Dino Bravo vs. Mario Mancini - George Steele vs. Chance McQuaid - Event Center promos: Hart Foundation, Randy Savage - Ken Patera vs. Bob Emory - Update: Whatever Happened There with Rick Rude, Jake Roberts, and the Cheryl Roberts tights - Blue Blazer vs. Barry Horowitz - Flashback: Ron Bass attack

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from September 10, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Testing the waters with a Demolition turn * Jake the Snake nearly exposes Rick Rude's....snake * Keithie prepares to channel a Billy Joel song * More shenanigans with the IC title at the TV taping * An all time duo for an Event Center * Fun with a Bret Hart smile * Hulk Hogan lays claim to the world title in spite of his best friend holding it * Saluting Carmella's dad taking the Bossman slam * A pre-Red Rooster Terry Taylor promo! Lineup: - British Bulldogs vs. Gene Ligon & Rusty Riddle - Update: Whatever Happened There with Greg Valentine, Don Muraco, and Superstar Billy Graham - Big Bossman vs. Paul Van Dale - Tito Santana vs. Trent Knight - Event Center promos: Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Terry Taylor - Rick Rude vs. Tommy Angel - Jake Roberts attacks Rick Rude for having his wife's picture on his tights - Event Center promo: Hulk Hogan - Ron Bass

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from September 3, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Brutus Beefcake butting his nose into Ron Bass' business unprovoked * Dealing with title changes yet to happen on TV tapings * Frenchy Martin as the Terry Kiser of the WWF * In praise of...Joe Cruz(!) * Hulk Hogan and his brand new batting helmet * Honky Tonk Man lays in a guitar shot on the Warrior * Dino Bravo as a French-Canadian Brock Lesnar * Guessing on the Rick Rude pre-match promo insult * How the transformation of the One Man Gang was set up Lineup: - Powers of Pain vs Pete Sanchez & Al Kirkland - Update: Whatever happened there between Brutus Beefcake and Ron Bass - Dino Bravo vs Don Driggers - Event Center promos: Ron Bass, Jake Roberts - Jim Duggan vs Joe Cruz - Bad News Brown vs Neal Rodgers - Event Center promo: Hulk Hogan - Rick Rude vs Reno Riggins - Platform interview: Ultimate Warrior - The One Man Gang vs Tommy Angel - Paul

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF SummerSlam 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Bret Hart's brilliance in the main event * The final problem with Bulldog's tights * Why it was good to not have Mr. Perfect at ringside from the start of Savage-Warrior * Lord Al's quiet whisper voice * Closely following Hawk's entire performance in the opening match * Earthquake's apparent massive popularity in the UK * Sherri and her revealing outfit * Getting fired up for '88 Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod

GFA Live #117: WWF SummerSlam Spectacular 1992 by Greetings From Allentown

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from August 22, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Dispatches from Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, featuring "Lord Al" * Great moments in internet clickbait * A world where Richard Kind manages The Undertaker instead of Paul Bearer * Summerslam 2000 previews(!) * A cavalcade of New England wrestling legends * Guessing the number of 1992 Papa Shango fans in realtime * Thoughts on the Dexter Lumis/Miz angle * Getting outwitted by Sean Mooney and Virgil Lineup: - Repo Man/The Beverly Brothers vs. “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan/The Bushwhackers - WWF Update: Whatever Happened There between Mr. Perfect Being In The Corner Of Randy Savage And Ultimate Warrior. - Ultimate Warrior promo - Randy Savage promo - Papa Shango vs. Scott Taylor - WWF Event Center promos: Razor Ramon, Randy Savage - Highlights Of Interview w/ Jimmy Hart From Primetime Wrestling - Crush vs. Jeff Daniels (Perry Saturn) - WWF Event Center prom

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from August 15, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Why you should never go to Baltimore * Spoiler-free Cobra Kai talk * Razor Ramon's color scheme * Minor league teams in New England * Getting to hear later parts of theme songs on TV * Finally setting the parameters for the HBK/Martel match at Summerslam * Requesting a Sean Mooney compilation * Diana Hart and her "teen movie" promo * Outside promos for a softball game and a charity tennis event * BONUS: Peter expresses pre-game disgust with a baseball lineup Lineup: - Big Boss Man vs. Skinner - Kamala vs. Joe Steel - Kamala And The Undertaker Have A Confrontation As Undertaker Enters The Ring - The Undertaker vs. Chris Duffy - Interview w/ “Macho Man” Randy Savage - Money Inc. vs. Jerry Stevens/Tim McNeaney - Summer Slam Report With Promos By: Diana Hart Smith, British Bulldog, Bret Hart, Beverly Brothers/Genius, Natural Disasters, Kamala/Harvey W

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from August 8, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * A bizarre start to Superstars outside the usual format * Razor Ramon's debut match on TV * The Paul Ellering Puppet Show * Typhoon pulls a "Sting at Starrcade '97" * Heckling about gum * A Basketball Hall of Famer checks in during the commercials * Adding a dose of Stu Hart to the promo mix * Mike Sharpe's unfortunate death Lineup: - Interview w/ The Ultimate Warrior. Ric Flair Interrupts The Interview - Razor Ramon vs. Paul Van Dow - Comments From Stu And Helen Hart About The Match Between Bret Hart And British Bulldog - Natural Disasters vs. Brian Donahue/Brian Brieger - Kamala vs. Ross Greenberg - WWF Event Center With Promos By: Ric Flair/Mr. Perfect Then Randy Savage - The British Bulldog vs. Iron Mike Sharpe - SummerSlam Report With Promos By: Bret Hart, Undertaker/Paul Bearer, Shawn Michaels/Sherri, Repo Man - The Berzerker vs. Jason Knight

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from August 1, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * A brief history of Keithie's musical career playing the trumpet * Inspection sticker stories * The British Museum's lack of humour * Helen Hart's permanent facial expression * Nailz Palate Cleanser of the Week: Breaking down the season 2 theme of the TV show "ALF" * An idea for Papa Shango as a face * Vince and Mr, Perfect "clown" around Lineup: - The Nasty Boys vs. Jerry Davis/Ross Greenberg - WWF Update: Highlights Of Whatever Happened There Last Week Between Randy Savage, Ultimate Warrior, Ric Flair, And Mr. Perfect - Bret “Hitman” Hart vs. Iron Mike Sharpe - WWF Event Center With Promos By: Ric Flair/Mr. Perfect, Randy Savage - “The Model” Rick Martel vs. Bill Pierce - Interview w/ The Undertaker And Paul Bearer - Papa Shango vs. Tony Roy - WWF Event Center With Promos By: Repo Man/Mountie/Jimmy Hart, British Bulldog/Sgt. Slaughter - Summer Sla

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Wrestling Challenge from July 26, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Examining Keithie's hatred of Nailz * Songs in the key of Nailz * Future WWF Hall of Fame headliners * "John and Fred" break through and win the tag titles * Does Rocco talk? * Figuring out things to gamble on with promos * Anger over the lost Boston SummerSlam Lineup: • Bret Hart vs. Vito Krus • Update: Natural Disasters win WWF tag team titles • SummerSlam Report • The Mountie vs. Bill Pierce • Event Center promos: Ric Flair/Mr. Perfect, Randy Savage • Undertaker vs. Barry Hardy • Rick Martel vs. Brian Brieger • Event Center promos: Big Bossman, Legion of Doom/Paul Ellering • Randy Savage/Ultimate Warrior/Ric Flair/Mr. Perfect Interview/Brawl • Nasty Boys vs. Tony Ulysses/Tony Devito • Event Center promos: Rick Martel, Jim Duggan Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Prime Time Wrestling (UK edition) from July 20, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Keithie's bright new standup career * Ideal Bret Hart vs Rick Martel match: who is face and who is heel * Ted DiBiase's relationships with managers * The Big Bossman is back and fired up * A Beverly Brothers upset Lineup: - The Natural Disasters vs. The Beverly Brothers - Skinner vs. Jason Knight - Interview w/ Ric Flair And Mr. Perfect - Crush vs. Bob Bradley - Bret Hart vs. Rick Martel (WWF Intercontinental Title Match) - Papa Shango vs. Ross Greenburg - Interview w/ The Big Bossman - Money Incorporated vs. High Energy - The British Bulldog vs. "Vito" Krus - WWF Event Center With Promos By: Kamala/Harvey Whippleman/Kimchee, and Crush - Nailz vs. Tony Roi Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod