32. Grabbing, Stomping, and Marla Maples too: WrestleMania V. Someone gets grabbed, someone gets stomped, Rockin’ Robin sings, Run DMC raps, Piper is in the Pit, Liz is thrown out, Savage has a staph infection, there are two Championship belts at ringside, and Marla Maples is in the crowd two years before anyone knew her as Joey takes a look at WrestleMania V.
47. Two feels so much better: Survivor Series 1989. No Holds Barred The Movie/The Match is set up, Tully is fired, Arn is leaving, Heenan gets called in, Gorilla enjoys pie, Jesse is a pilgrim, Hogan and Beefcake get powder, The Warrior goes on last and Joey remembers going to a flea market, remembers a wonderful woman, and gets something shoved into his pants as he takes a look at Survivor Series 1989.
Cup of Joe Wrestling Show’s that took place in February:
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.
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.
In honor of the recently departed Tiny “Zeus” Lister, here are the Zeus appearances episodes of the podcast. RIP Big Man.
34. Hogan has a movie coming up: SNME May 1989. Hulk Hogan has a movie coming out and The Big Boss Man in a cage, Zeus makes an appearance, Duggan is the new king, Savage wants his title back, Rude defends the Intercontinental Title, The Brain Busters and Demolition get it on, and Joey notes the passing of Regis and his anniversary gift as he takes a look at the SNME from May 1989.
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 Garvin 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.
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.
47. Two feels so much better: Survivor Series 1989. No Holds Barred The Movie/The Match is set up, Tully is fired, Arn is leaving, Heenan gets called in, Gorilla enjoys pie, Jesse is a pilgrim, Hogan and Beefcake get powder, The Warrior goes on last and Joey remembers going to a flea market, remembers a wonderful woman, and gets something shoved into his pants as he takes a look at Survivor Series 1989.
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?
18. Lord Buckethead and Me: Survivor Series 1988. Joey talks about released WWE Superstars, Howard Finkel, and his personal relationship with Lord Buckethead as he takes a look at Survivor Series 1988 from the WWF.
20. An Unfortunate Drinking Game: SNME November 1988. Andre the Giant doesn’t want any snakes around, the Rougeau Brothers have relocated to the USA, Hulk Hogan heads to The Brother Love Show, and the episode is marred by a lot of yikes moments as Joey takes out the recycling and looks at the Saturday Night’s Main Event from November 1988.
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.
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.
47. Two feels so much better: Survivor Series 1989. No Holds Barred The Movie/The Match is set up, Tully is fired, Arn is leaving, Heenan gets called in, Gorilla enjoys pie, Jesse is a pilgrim, Hogan and Beefcake get powder, The Warrior goes on last and Joey remembers going to a flea market, remembers a wonderful woman, and gets something shoved into his pants as he takes a look at Survivor Series 1989.
48. Alfred is a team player: The Wrestling Classic. Macho Man wrestles four times, including with Ricky Steamboat, Junk Yard Dog wins a tournament, a fan wins a car, Alfred proves he’s a team player, Jesse protests and grows more comfortable, Hogan and Piper battle, and more as Joey watches The Wrestling Classic.
49. Comings and Goings: SNME November 1989. Mr. Perfect destroys the WWF Championship, The Genius shocks the world with a win over Hulk Hogan, Sapphire comes in, The Brain Busters go out, Warrior clashes with Andre, and the WWF closes out the 1980’s as Joey takes a look at the November 1989 episode of Saturday Night’s Main Event.
50. The Granddaddy of them all: Starrcade ’83. Ric Flair wins coming off the top rope, Harley Race has one last time in the spotlight, Gene Kiniski is in the way, Piper and Valentine make history, Tony Schiavone breaks into wrestling, blood flows from everyone, Joey talks about Thanksgiving food and programs and takes a look at Starrcade ’83.