WrestleMania 5

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.

This week on 80's Wrestling The Podcast, Jumpin' Jay and Tommy Fierro welcome one of wrestling's most colorful personalities of the late 1980s and early 1990s — Sunny Beach! Fans may remember Sunny from his appearances in the WWF, his time competing in Herb Abrams' UWF, and even his appearance in the wrestling blockbuster movie No Holds Barred starring Hulk Hogan. Known for his tie-dye gear, trademark sunglasses, and unforgettable look, Sunny Beach carved out a unique place in wrestling history. Join us as we discuss his journey through professional wrestling, memories from the WWF and UWF, stories from the road, working around some of the biggest names in the business, and what it was like being part of No Holds Barred. Don't miss this fun trip back to wrestling's golden era—LIVE this week on 80's Wrestling The Podcast!

Our guest today is one-half of one of the most dominant and intimidating tag teams in wrestling history… a multi-time WWF Tag Team Champion… and a man who helped define tag team wrestling in the golden era. From the face paint and leather to demolishing the competition night after night, this man was part of one of the most iconic teams of the 1980’s…and a member of the WWE Hall of Fame…..Bill “Ax” Eadie of Demolition!

Our topic: 80’s Wrestling Con and Beyond! We’ll be talking wrestling conventions, fan experiences, meeting legends, autograph memories, behind-the-scenes stories, and where the world of wrestling nostalgia and fandom is headed next. We’ll also discuss some of our favorite convention moments, unforgettable fan interactions, rare collectibles, and why the connection between wrestling fans and the legends of the Golden Era remains stronger than ever.

This morning we’ll break down the entire event, discuss our favorite moments, revisit the incredible promos and production, and debate whether Hogan vs Savage was the greatest WrestleMania main event of the entire decade. PLUS -  a little housekeeping as Podbean informed us that they are canceling their LIVE Show with Callers feature - making this our final LIVE Podbean episode. We’ll let you know what that means for the future of 80s Wrestling the Podcast.

We’re stepping back into one of the most unique events in wrestling history—WrestleMania IV! From the legendary WWF Championship tournament to the rise of “Macho Man” Randy Savage, we’re breaking down the matches, moments, memories, and madness from Atlantic City’s Million Dollar Spectacular.

On today’s episode, we react to the new Hulk Hogan: Real American documentary on Netflix—breaking down the biggest moments, surprising revelations, and the stories that hit differently hearing them straight from the man himself. Did the documentary live up to the hype? Did it finally tell the full story of Hulk Hogan… or just the version we’ve always been sold? We’re diving into the legacy, the controversies, and what this documentary means for how we remember one of the most iconic figures in wrestling history.  

WrestleMania 42 is in the books, and 80’s Wrestling the Podcast is breaking it all down! Join us as we react to the biggest moments, shocking results, and match-of-the-night performances—plus YOUR hot takes as we figure out what it all means moving forward.

WrestleMania weekend is HERE, and 80’s Wrestling the Podcast is breaking it all down with a high-energy preview of WrestleMania 42! Join us as we dive into the biggest matches, bold predictions, and potential show-stealing moments—plus, we want YOUR takes as we get ready for the grandest stage of them all!

Step onto the grandest stage of them all as 80’s Wrestling the Podcast counts down The 5 Best WrestleMania Matches! From unforgettable main events to show-stealing classics, we’re breaking down the matches that didn’t just define WrestleMania—they defined an era. What made them special? Was it the storytelling, the stakes, or those once-in-a-lifetime moments that still give you chills today?