Pro Wrestlings Biggest 'What Ifs?"

THE FIRST LADY OF WRESTLING — MISSY HYATT! 💋 This week on 80s Wrestling the Podcast, Jumpin' Jay and Tommy Fierro turn the clock back to the wild world of Missy Hyatt! From bursting onto the scene in World Class Championship Wrestling alongside “Hollywood” John Tatum, to Hot Stuff & Hyatt International with Eddie Gilbert, her brief and unforgettable stop in the WWF with Missy's Manor, and eventually becoming one of the most recognizable personalities in WCW — Missy Hyatt was impossible to ignore!

Before streaming… before DVDs… before you could pull up almost any wrestling match with the click of a button… there was Coliseum Video! This morning, we’re taking a trip back to the glory days of the WWF Home Video collection — those colorful VHS boxes that filled video store shelves and became MUST-HAVES for wrestling fans in the ’80s and early ’90s. From WrestleMania and Survivor Series to Hulkamania, Supertape, World Tour, Royal Rumble and those unforgettable superstar compilation tapes, we’re talking about the videos we owned, rented, watched until the tape wore out…and desperately wanted to add to our collections! 

Join us as we count down and relive the most unforgettable stipulation matches of the Golden Era. From Casket Matches and Body Slam Challenges to Blindfold Matches, Jailhouse Matches, Weasel Suit Matches, and more, we're celebrating the creative—and sometimes downright outrageous—match concepts that made the WWF's Golden Era so memorable. Which stipulation was your favorite? Which one deserves a comeback? And which ones should have stayed in the '80s?

This week on 80s Wrestling: The Podcast, we're taking a look at one of the most memorable characters of the Golden Era—The Big Boss Man. Introduced as the tough Cobb County corrections officer who claimed to be "serving hard time," Big Boss Man quickly became one of the WWF's most unique and believable villains. From enforcing the law with his nightstick and handcuffs to later becoming a fan favorite, we'll revisit the career, feuds, and legacy of one of wrestling's most unforgettable big men.

Grab a bowl of cereal and join us as we dive into the colorful world of Rock 'N' Wrestling! This week we're looking back at the WWF's explosion into mainstream pop culture—from Hulk Hogan's Rock 'N' Wrestling cartoon, to the groundbreaking partnership with MTV, to The Wrestling Album and the unforgettable music that helped define the Rock 'N' Wrestling Connection. It's a fun trip back to one of the most iconic eras in wrestling history!

We react to the TOP 5 Golden Era 'What-Ifs' generated by A.I. - PLUS a surprise call in by Tony Atlas!

What if wrestling history had unfolded differently? Today on 80's Wrestling the Podcast, we're diving into the biggest "What-Ifs" in pro wrestling history! What if Andre had beaten Hogan at WrestleMania III? What if The Rockers never split? What if Flair signed with WWF in 88’ instead of 91’? Join us as we explore the alternate timelines that could have changed wrestling forever—and let us know YOUR biggest wrestling "What If?" in the comments and in your calls!

This Saturday, America celebrates an incredible milestone—the 250th birthday of the United States of America! Two and a half centuries of history, freedom, and the red, white, and blue. So we thought, what better way to celebrate than by taking a trip back through wrestling history and paying tribute to the stars who proudly represented the USA inside the squared circle? This morning, we're asking a question that's sure to spark some passionate debate: Who was the GREATEST American-Themed Wrestler of all time?

This past weekend, families across the country celebrated Father's Day, and it got us thinking about the incredible family legacies that have shaped professional wrestling over the years. In fact, today's topic was inspired by one of our longtime listeners and frequent callers, Babyface Brian, who suggested we dedicate an episode to wrestling's greatest fathers and children. Now, wrestling has always been a family business. From generation to generation, we've seen sons and daughters follow in their parents' footsteps, carry on family traditions, and in some cases, even surpass the accomplishments of the legends who came before them. But tonight, we're tackling the big question: Who is the greatest father-and-child duo in wrestling history?

This week on 80's Wrestling the Podcast, Jumpin' Jay and Tommy Fierro welcome one of the most memorable villains of the wrestling boom era, Boris Zhukov! From his time as one half of The Bolsheviks to his battles across the WWF, NWA, and beyond, Boris became one of wrestling's most recognizable foreign rule-breakers. We'll talk about his journey through the business, working during wrestling's hottest era, life on the road, memorable opponents, and behind-the-scenes stories from the 1980s that fans have never heard before. Join us live for a fun conversation filled with classic wrestling memories, laughs, and a look back at one of the most colorful careers of the era.