Month: August 2020

26. Mean Gene and a Hype Man: The Main Event 2. The Mega Powers Explode, Hulk Hogan shows off his acting skills, the perils of live television, Joey needs a hype man and a Mean Gene as he goes to a wedding and takes a look at The Main Event 2.

27. Bob Caudle is a Ladies Man: Clash 5 February 1989. Ric Flair is The Man, Ricky Steamboat is a Family Man, so that leaves Bob Caudle to be a Ladies Man. Hiro Matsuda takes over Flair’s Career, Paul Jones makes an appearance, Jack Victory makes two appearances, and Kevin Sullivan uses a lock and chain to get a title match as Joey takes a look at Clash of the Champions 5.

28. Wrestling meets Real Life: Chi-Town Rumble ’89. After talking about everything that has been happening in wrestling lately, Joey looks at the Chi-Town Rumble from the NWA and WCW.

29. Now that’s what I call an entrance: Great American Bash ’86-Charlotte. Ric Flair arrives in style, Ricky Morton wears a protective device, Baby Doll Slaps Cornette, Shaska gets shaved, Garvin gets revived, and JJ gets ticked off as Joey watches The Great American Bash ’86-Charlotte.

30. Macon, NC – Come for the cotton candy, stay for the Fall: SNME March 1989. Elizabeth has to make a choice, Owen makes an eerie comment, Bad News Brown makes some risque comments, WrestleMania is approaching, Joey makes a long overdue apology and provides some entertainment, and Bubba sells cotton candy as Joey looks at the March 1989 edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event.

21. That’s definitely not his mother: SNME May 1985. Joey’s mother doesn’t listen to the show, Joey tries a new coffee, George Steele turns good, Paul Orndorff saves Hulk Hogan and Mr. T, JYD dances with his mom, Cyndi Lauper throws a Mother’s Day party, Fred Blassie brings his “mother”, Moolah has some cake, and Mean Gene goes for the ride as Joey takes a look at the first Saturday Night’s Main Event.

22. An autographed picture of Ivan Koloff: Clash 4 December 1988. Joey stays at home, The Italian Stallion should have had a slightly tweaked gimmick, Ivan Koloff is handing out pictures, Jim Cornette gets the idea for SMW, Dusty Rhodes cosplays John Wayne and loses his job, Flair and Windham take on The Midnight Express as Joey watches Clash of the Champions IV.

23. Now with More Grit: Starrcade ’88. Joey gets out of the house and rides a bicycle, Ric Flair won’t give Lex Luger any more title shots, Midnight Express meets Midnight Express, Paul Jones doesn’t want to retire, Rick Steiner wins the TV title, and Dusty doesn’t go quietly into that good night as Joey takes a look at Starrcade 88: True Gritt.

24. Tongue Twister and a Half: SNME January 1989. It’s Brutus VS. Bass for the hair, The Mega Powers are just holding it together, The Twin Towers look to end Hulk Hogan, Warrior VS. HTM rematch, The Red Rooster breaks free, and Mr. Perfect has the perfect move as Joey looks at the Saturday Night’s Main Event from January 1989.

25. Buying a Higher Number: Royal Rumble 1989. The crowd yells USA to two Canadians, Haku and Race battle for the crown, Rockin’ Robin pays tribute to her brothers, Sherri tries commentary, Jesse is always right, Warrior won’t sell for baby oil, the Mega Powers are tearing apart, and Ted DiBiase sets out to buy a Higher Number as Joey takes a look at the 1989 Royal Rumble.

11. Sometimes it’s Cash and Creative: AWA Super Sunday. Bringing extra content during this time, Joey takes a look at Super Sunday from the AWA. It’s Hogan VS. Bockwinkel for the AWA title and Hogan VS. Gagne behind the scenes over Hogan’s future.

12. Absolutely, I want both Iced Coffee’s:- SummerSlam 88. Joey gets over caffeinated, learns his limits with Social Distancing, and has it with Virtual Meetings as he takes a look at SummerSlam 88. The Mega Powers take on The Mega Bucks, Randy Savage starts a subtle heel turn, and The Ultimate Warrior makes the first turn into becoming a superstar and legend.

13. The Lion in Late April: AWA WrestleRock ’86. Joey has a full tank and nowhere to go as he takes a look at WrestleRock ’86 from the AWA. From why Bruiser Brody had to be called King Kong, to Nick Bockwinkel’s amazing performance, to the most vile wrestler Joey has ever seen, this show has it all.

14. Crockett’s Last Stand: Clash of the Champions 3. It’s Crockett’s Last Stand as Joey takes a look at Clash of the Champions 3. Ric Flair hates John Ayers, Ivan Koloff proves himself, Dusty Rhodes beats Kevin Sullivan by pinning Gary Hart, and Joey talks about what kind of chain to get for a chain match.

15. Gagne, not spelled like it’s pronounced: AWA SuperClash II. A little knowledge is dangerous as Joey and Rod Trongard learn something at the same time, Joey continues to be treated to the worst wrestler ever, Curt and Larry make change, Nick Bockwinkel is great as usual, and Joey talks about the greatness of the show Wings and the wonders of DVD sets. All this and more as he looks at AWA SuperClash II.

Either move the camera or move Alfred: WrestleMania. Wrestlers won’t stop walking in front of the camera, Lord Al can’t catch a break, Jesse is nervous, Studd is slammed, Andre is happy, the celebrities are here and it is a happening as Joey takes a look at WrestleMania.

6. Former NWA Star Pet: Clash 1 March 1988. JCP presents the first Clash of the Champions opposite WrestleMania IV, the Midnight Rider angle has just begun, Flair makes Sting’s career, and Sandy Scott gets an unfortunate introduction.

7. Should Have Shot the Snake: WrestleMania IV. Joey talks about one of his comfortable shoe podcasts, Donald Trump, swimming, Hulk Hogan not thinking through a promo, who Ric Flair was wrestling on the day Joey was born, and tells about his fear of snakes while looking at WrestleMania IV.

8. I made up a new word: SNME April 1988. Adding to the nations vocabulary, parking in a no parking zone with no depth perception, and seeing a comedian are all a part of Joey’s week as he takes a look at Saturday Night’s Main Event from April 1988. You will see why Vince McMahon “lustes” over Elizabeth, why Hulk Hogan is missing, and why Joey would rather be backed by Superstar Billy Graham than Virgil.

9. More Sheepherders, Less Bushwhackers: Clash 2. It has always been wrestling that gets Joey through hard times, and amid concerns about the coronavirus, he looks at Clash of the Champions II, Miami Mayhem from Jim Crockett Promotions and the NWA. It features an overly long signing segment aboard a yacht, Lex Luger getting attacked by the Horsemen, Steve Williams proves why he should never do commentary, and more. Joey also discusses trying to lower his coffee consumption, why people should be more like the Sheepherders and less like the Bushwhackers, and why are so many wrestling podcasts taking shots at Conrad Thompson?

10. Razors, Blades, and a Bag of Money: The Great American Bash 1988. In the midst of Social Distancing, Joey learns about Nikita Koloff’s hair, Lex Luger’s blading skills, and Ronnie Garvins get rich quick plan as he looks at The Great American Bash 1988.

1. Birthdays: Saturday Night’s Main Event January 1988. It’s the first episode of the Cup of Joe Wrestling Show. Joey talks about birthdays and the importance that they have in his family while looking at the Saturday Night’s Main Event from January 1988.

2. You’ve Ruined the Western States Heritage Championship: Bunkhouse Stampede ’88. Joey looks at his first JCP offering, The Bunkhouse Stampede ’88. The Western States Heritage Championship is tainted for Joey, The Barbarian gets jumped from behind, and Joey needs to drink more water.

3. This is a Rumble, not a grammar lesson: Royal Rumble 1988. Joey looks at Vince McMahon’s answer to the Bunkhouse Stampede being on PPV with the first televised Royal Rumble on the USA network. A grammar lesson, a bench press record, a contract signing and the first Rumble are among the highlights. Joey also issues a Mea Culpa and talks about the Mandela Effect.

4. Where we’re going, we don’t need plastic surgery: The Main Event. He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother. Joey looks at twin refs, a surrender of the WWF title, and why Jimmy Hart is the bravest man in wrestling as he covers The Main Event from 1988.

5. Gone to Canada for a burger, be back later: SNME March 1988. All Joey wants is a Burger, fries, and a Root Beer, but he has to go to Canada to get it. Hulk Hogan wants his title back, Harley Race wants to not get injured on a table, Andre wants to be in DiBiase’s corner. DiBiase wants to just have the belt, and Randy is still Savage as Joey looks at the Saturday Night’s Main Event from March 1988.

11. Sometimes it’s Cash and Creative: AWA Super Sunday

 Joey takes a look at Super Sunday from the AWA. It’s Hogan VS. Bockwinkel for the AWA title and Hogan VS. Gagne behind the scenes over Hogan’s future.

13. The Lion in Late April: AWA WrestleRock ’86

Joey has a full tank and nowhere to go as he takes a look at WrestleRock ’86 from the AWA. From why Bruiser Brody had to be called King Kong, to Nick Bockwinkel’s amazing performance, to the most vile wrestler Joey has ever seen, this show has it all.

15. Gagne, not spelled like it’s pronounced: AWA SuperClash II

A little knowledge is dangerous as Joey and Rod Trongard learn something at the same time, Joey continues to be treated to the worst wrestler ever, Curt and Larry make change, Nick Bockwinkel is great as usual, and Joey talks about the greatness of the show Wings and the wonders of DVD sets. All this and more as he looks at AWA SuperClash II.

17. Larry Nelson got paid in interviews: SuperClash III

Larry Nelson gets paid in interviews, Kerry Von Erich bleeds for the industry, Sgt. Slaughter is portraying a character, Joey finds another wrestler to hate, Verne Gagne is lost, and this show is a mess as Joey takes a look at SuperClash III.

19. With a Whimper: AWA SuperClash IV

Verne Gagne’s great AWA promotion comes to an end not with a bang, but with a whimper. Larry Zbyszko gets a shoulder up on Mr. Saito, Bob Lurtsema wants to be a referee, Tully Blanchard pops up, and the crowd wants to smoke.

Ric Flair and Terry Funk battle, the TV title is held up, The Skyscrapers make an impression, Sid Vicious is over, the War Games is hot, Bob Caudle wants to see some clothes torn off, Michael Hayes doesn’t want to go in the cage, and Ricky Steamboat uses a chair as Joey takes a look at The Great American Bash ’89 from the NWA and WCW.