Thursday Listens: Cup of Joe Wrestling Show October 2020 Episodes

42. Do you want the money option or the Zeus: SNME October 1989. Hogan has a lot of power in Hulkamania, DiBiase takes out an insurance deposit, Survivor Series teams shape up, Piper wants the Heenan Family, Savage is now the Macho King, Jimmy Hart has nice underwear, Joey wonders about trains, takes charge of an online store, and discusses bagging as an art form as he takes a look at the Saturday Night’s Main Event from October 1989.

43. She doesn’t listen to this show: Halloween Havoc 1989. Joey goes camping, Joey’s wife and Chris Cruise have something in common, Muta becomes a fireman, Bruno returns to Philadelphia to ref a cage match, Pillman is over, the Dynamic Dudes are not, and Rick Steiner says some things as Joey takes a look at Halloween Havoc 1989.

44. Five Letters, Two Words: Clash IX. Joey has a tough week, Solie utters an immortal line, Lex destroys trophies, Sting wants Lex, Starrcade is coming up, Flair/Funk I Quit, Funk is a man of his word, The Midnight Express come back from the edge, and the NWA is peak 1989 as Joey takes a look at Clash of the Champions IX.

45. I’m taking a Quantum Leap approach to this show: Royal Rumble 2011. Joey turns an awkward phrase, defends Matt Striker, gives a Quantum Leap shoutout, The Miz takes on Randy Orton, Edge can’t use the spear, the Raw GM makes rulings, two legends return, and the road to WrestleMania begins as Joey looks at the 2011 Royal Rumble.

46. Halloween on Ridgecrest Drive: SNME November 1985. Joey recounts his week, talks about a memorable Halloween, celebrates an anniversary, Piper and Ventura challenge The Hillbillies, Hogan and Andre tangle with Studd and Bundy, the Superstars dress up, play games, and celebrate Halloween as Joey takes a look at the SNME from November 1985.

Wednesday Update

Cup of Joe Wrestling Show September 2020 Episodes

38. The Man with the Z on his Head: SNME July 1989. Hulk Hogan puts his title on the line, The Honky Tonk Man is one hit away from a championship, Ronnie Garvie is a punching ref, Macho Man is intense, Brutus Beefcake puts on a great performance, Zeus makes an appearance, and we crown new tag champions as Joey takes a look at the Saturday Night’s Main Event from July 1989.

39. As long as it’s outside the ring: SummerSlam ’89. Zeus and Randy Savage have a Cauldron of Madness, Hulk Hogan and Brutus Beefcake have a secret weapon, Mean Gene has a blooper, Rick Rude doesn’t care who he has to go through, Jim Duggan has a mask, The Brain Busters have the titles but don’t put them up, and Jesse has a point.

40. The Bag on the Head Trick: Clash VIII. Funk is injured, Slater is trying to be Funk, Flair gets the bag, Sting gets sprayed with Muta’s mist, Lugar falls on Rich, Paul E. gets fired twice, and Robin Green trips Scott Steiner and transforms into Woman as Joey takes a look at Clash of the Champions VIII.

41. I’m an authority on train wrecks: SNME October 1985. Joey brings some expertise to the podcast, Hogan and Volkoff go at it for Championship and Country, Uncle Elmer wrestles and ties the knot, Joyce wears white, Mean Gene plays the organ, Roddy Piper interrupts, Paul Orndorff chases Piper, Jesse gets out an all time great line, Heenan has a bounty, and another cake gets destroyed as Joey takes a look at the Saturday NIght’s Main Event from October 1985.

Cup of Joe Wrestling Show Episode 45.

45. I’m taking a Quantum Leap approach to this show: Royal Rumble 2011. Joey turns an awkward phrase, defends Matt Striker, gives a Quantum Leap shoutout, The Miz takes on Randy Orton, Edge can’t use the spear, the Raw GM makes rulings, two legends return, and the road to WrestleMania begins as Joey looks at the 2011 Royal Rumble.

Monday Musings October 19, 2020

My latest podcasts:

44. Five Letters, Two Words: Clash IX. Joey has a tough week, Solie utters an immortal line, Lex destroys trophies, Sting wants Lex, Starrcade is coming up, Flair/Funk I Quit, Funk is a man of his word, The Midnight Express come back from the edge, and the NWA is peak 1989 as Joey takes a look at Clash of the Champions IX.

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I’m currently watching:

Frasier Season 9 2001 — NABILNET

Currently Reading:

Amazon.com: The Paris Architect: A Novel eBook: Belfoure, Charles: Kindle  Store
The Gunslinger (The Dark Tower, Book 1): King, Stephen, Whelan, Michael:  9780670032549: Amazon.com: Books

In the last week, I finished:

Shadow Prey (Lucas Davenport, #2)
Bella Bella
Dan Rather: Stories of a Lifetime
The Year of Magical Thinking Adaptation Audible Original

Have a great week!

Cup of Joe Wrestling Show Episode 44.

44. Five Letters, Two Words: Clash IX. Joey has a tough week, Solie utters an immortal line, Lex destroys trophies, Sting wants Lex, Starrcade is coming up, Flair/Funk I Quit, Funk is a man of his word, The Midnight Express come back from the edge, and the NWA is peak 1989 as Joey takes a look at Clash of the Champions IX.

Flashback Friday

35. Whatever you do, don’t mention our sponsors: Clash VII June 1989. The building is hot, Jim Ross gets in trouble for doing his job, Jim Cornette gets attacked, we meet the newest Freebird, Ric Flair does an interview in a Lakers jacket, the Ding Dongs and Norman debut, we crown new tag team champions, and Lex Luger gives voice to his frustrations as Joey looks at Clash of the Champions VII from WCW.

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Cup of Joe Wrestling Show Episode 43

43. She doesn’t listen to this show: Halloween Havoc 1989. Joey goes camping, Joey’s wife and Chris Cruise have something in common, Muta becomes a fireman, Bruno returns to Philadelphia to ref a cage match, Pillman is over, the Dynamic Dudes are not, and Rick Steiner says some things as Joey takes a look at Halloween Havoc 1989.

More Classic Cup of Joe Wrestling Show episodes

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.

Cup of Joe Wrestling Show Classic Episodes

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.

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.