shoe Posted August 7, 2014 Author Share Posted August 7, 2014 A new show is here!!!! http://placetobenati...arch-17th-1975/ Parv, Pete, Johnny and Kelly lanny leap back to 1975 for this MSG card. On the docket: Indian Jay Strongbow vs. Butcher Vachon Bruno Sammartino vs. Sprios Arion Killer Kowalski vs. Victor Rivera The Valiants vs. Tony Garea and Dean Ho On this show: - Talking point: Bruno vs. Hogan as two different types of draws - Spiros Arion, the forgotten man - Kowalski vs. Rivera one of the worst matches of all time on one of the worst cards of all time? - Why did Vince Sr structure his cards in the way he did? - Plus: has Titans Xtra caused tension in the Fab Four?, Bruno's hair, Bob E. Lee (the Finks predecessor at MSG), and much much more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerjeRUN Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Excellent stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoe Posted August 7, 2014 Author Share Posted August 7, 2014 Thanks a lot!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoe Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 http://placetobenati...ar-ivan-koloff/ Parv, Pete and Kelly interview Ivan Koloff about his long career, covering everything from his early days in Canada, beating Bruno Sammartino for the WWWF title, working in New York, AWA, IWA, WWA, Florida, Georgia, and Jim Crockett Promotions. Ivan had a legitimately great career, and even though the interivew is almost two hours, we only scratch the surface. If you are interested in knowing more head over to Kickstarter and help fund the planned documentary by Michael Elliott: www.kickstarter.com/projects/124452he-russian-bear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoe Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 https://soundcloud.c...michael-elliottOn this episode of Titans Xtra Pete and Johnny take over Titans Studio for an interview with Micheal Elliott , the creative force behind wrestling documentaries like the JCP Glory days and the Rock n Roll Express: Rock and Roll Will Never Die. He joins us to discuss his upcoming Ivan Koloff film and how YOU, the Titans fans, can help it get made. That and so much more on this episode of Titans Xtra. And you can be a part of getting this made by going to kickstarter.com, searching for Ivan Koloff and donating a couple of bucks. Don't be a creep, listen to the show and help get this film made.https://www.kickstar...he-russian-bear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoe Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 Titans Xtra - Lawler and Dundee: A New Hopehttps://soundcloud.com/jerryvonkramer/t ... a-new-hopehttps://soundcloud.c...ndee-a-new-hopelawler_dundee.pngJohnny and Pete look at the Star Wars of the Jerry Lawler / Bill Dundee trilogy. We look at the build and the epic first match. Discussion includes: the greatness of Lance Russell, Dundee as a headliner, Lawler's greatness as a headliner and promo. Buckle up and enjoy the ride.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nndnrlQjZvs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoe Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 https://soundcloud.com/jerryvonkramer/titans-xtra-chicago-film-archives-gagne-thesz https://soundcloud.c...ves-gagne-thesz All four Titans reunite to watch Haystack Calhoun vs. Buddy Rogers (04/14/1961) and Verne Gagne vs. Lou Thesz (01/25/52) and generally mark out like school girls about the 50s footage recently uploaded by the Chicago Film Archives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Hoard Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I enjoyed the latest show. Your enthusiasm is infectious. I want to watch all of this stuff now. Great job as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoe Posted October 13, 2014 Author Share Posted October 13, 2014 I enjoyed the latest show. Your enthusiasm is infectious. I want to watch all of this stuff now. Great job as usual. Thanks a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoe Posted October 13, 2014 Author Share Posted October 13, 2014 https://soundcloud.com/jerryvonkramer/titans-of-wrestling-35 Join Pete, Kelly and two grumpy old men to argue about Bob Backlund matches from 1981.On the docket tonight:Yoshiaki Yatsu vs Baron Mikel SciclunaSD Jones vs Johnny RodzRick McGraw vs Moondog RexDominic DeNucci vs Larry SharpeBob Backlund vs Stan HansenPedro Morales vs Moondog KingAndre the Giant vs Sgt. SlaughterRick Martel vs The HangmanTony Garea vs Bulldog BrowerTony Atlas vs Hulk HoganHighlights include:- More tales of The Baron- The stat attack: win-loss records for SJ Jones, Johnny Rodz and many others- The great matwork conspiracy of March 81- Brief discussion of Dominic Denucci's Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame case- Plus: card games out the back, why Hansen and Brody never worked Hogan, Parv vs the world on Backlund round 254,some discussion of Rick Martel, and Tony Garea's magnificent hair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoe Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 http://placetobenation.com/titans-of-wr ... o-santana/ Titans of Wrestling #36: Interview with Tito Santana TITANS OF WRESTLING OCTOBER 20, 2014 PODCASTS, TITANS OF WRESTLING, WRESTLING titosantana Parv and Pete interview Tito Santana about his early career in Florida, Georgia, WWF, and AWA, and about his legendary feud over the Intercontinental Title with Greg Valentine from 1985. Head over to Tito’s website: titosantana.net/ And contact him on Twitter @RealTitoSantana Be sure to check out more from the Titans of Wrestling podcast, including Titans TV, here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoe Posted November 12, 2014 Author Share Posted November 12, 2014 https://soundcloud.com/jerryvonkramer/titans-of-wrestling-37 Parv, Pete, Johnny and Kelly are back once again for some 1981 goodness from WWF.On the docket tonight:03-07 KING KONG MOSCA vs JOSE ESTRADA WWF TV03-21 ANDRE THE GIANT vs HULK HOGAN PHILADELPHIA SPECTRUM03-21 BOB BACKLUND vs SGT SLAUGHTER WWF TITLE/CAGE PHILADELPHIA SPECTRUM03-28 MOONDOGS vs DENUCCI/STALLONE WWF TV04-04 MARTEL/GAREA vs MOONDOGS TAG TITLE WWF TVHighlights include:- Bios for King Kong Angelo Mosca and some jobber- Dick Woehrle sitting on a turnbuckle- EPIC Kal Watch- The search for "The True Heir of Jack Brisco"- The long awaited return of THE MAILBAG (this time with actual real listener questions) Like This Where the Big Boys Play (iTunes feed)Titans of Wrestling (Titans Xtra) Quote MultiQuote Edit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoe Posted November 26, 2014 Author Share Posted November 26, 2014 http://placetobenati...wwf-april-1975/ Parv, Pete, Johnny and Kelly jump back into the Leaping Lanny machine to the murky depths of 1975 for more thrilling grappling action.On the docket tonight:04-02 BLACKJACKS vs DON KERNODLE/MR HAYASHI04-01 ANDRE THE GIANT vs JACK EVANS/JOHNNY RODZ/BIG JOE NOVA04-01 TONY GAREA vs THE WOLFMAN ANTONIO ROCCA REFEREE04-09 BRUNO SAMMARTINO vs BOBBY DUNCUM TEXAS DEATH MATCH05-27 DICKHEAD STRONGBOW/RIVERA vs KOWALSKI/DUNCUMHighlights include:Bios for Antonio Rocca, The Wolfman and some random jobbersGrumpy PeteRocky Raymond is back and with a vengeance!Kowolskis mask and the great toupee-glue trials of 75And wrestlers who were also teachers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoe Posted December 14, 2014 Author Share Posted December 14, 2014 https://soundcloud.com/jerryvonkramer/titans-of-wrestling-39Take an acid-induced trip through Pat Patterson's 60s San Francisco mind as the Titans go back to 1981 for a legendary match ... and a pile of other random shit.On the docket tonight:04-04 ANDRE THE GIANT vs THE HANGMAN WWF TV04-06 PAT PATTERSON vs SGT SLAUGHTER BAD MADISON SQUARE GARDEN04-81 BOB BACKLUND, STAN HANSEN PROMOS WWF TV04-06 BOB BACKLUND vs STAN HANSEN WWF TITLE/CAGE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN04-11 GEORGE STEELE vs JACK CARSON WWF TV04-18 DON MURACO vs CHARLIE BROWN WWF TV04-18 MIL MASCARAS vs JOHNNY RODZ WWF TV05-04 PETER MAIVIA vs RICK MCGRAW WWF TV05-04 BOB BACKLUND vs KING KONG MOSCA WWF TITLE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN05-81 SGT SLAUGHTER, PAT PATTERSON PROMOS WWF TV05-04 PAT PATTERSON vs SGT SLAUGHTER ALLEY FIGHT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN05-81 LOU ALBANO PROMO WWF TV05-04 MONSOON/MARTEL/GAREA vs HANSEN/REX/ALBANO MADISON SQUARE GARDENHighlights include:- Killer Khan under the bed- Charlie Brown bio featuring Apollo Creed and Lando Calrissian- Assessing Slaughter's "greatest hits"- How Pat Patterson's t-shirt helped decrease crime in New York- Plus: Guys who wrestled in 5+ decades, the most beautiful pro wrestlers in history, and much much more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoe Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 http://placetobenati...-may-june-1981/ Join Parv, Pete, Johnny and Kelly as they kick off 2015 with a look at more WWF action from 1981!On the docket:5-16 DUSTY RHODES vs JOHNNY RODZ WWF TV5-23 KING KONG MOSCA vs RICK MCGRAW WWF TV5-30 DON MURACO vs RICK MCGRAW WWF TV6-8 DON MURACO vs RICK MARTEL MADISON SQUARE GARDEN6-8 DUSTY RHODES vs KILLER KHAN MADISON SQUARE GARDEN6-8 BOB BACKLUND vs KING KONG MOSCA WWF TITLE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN6-8 MOONDOGS vs FUJINAMI/YATSU MADISON SQUARE GARDEN6-8 PEDRO MORALES vs SGT SLAUGHTER IC TITLE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN6-20 PEDRO MORALES vs DON MURACO IC TITLE PHILADELPHIA SPECTRUMAlso on tonight's show:-Parv stars in the smash new English comedy called The Flat-The Titans celebrate the art of officiating, featuring... 1.Dick Kroll: The world's tallest and best bumping referee, and... 2. Pat Patterson: The world's best dressed and most biased referee-The race for most boring WWWF/WWF tag team match heats up, with a new contender entering the field (but at least it has a marriage proposal!)-Johnny's passionate defense of that lazy beach bum, Don Muraco-Plenty of talk on Martel, Andre, Morales, McGraw, and others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niners Fan in CT Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I'm a listener. I enjoy the time period. I don't know jack shit about late 70s and early 80s WWF so it's pretty awesome to go through it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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shoe Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 http://placetobenati...-april-14-1975/ The boys are back for another look at that wild year of 1975, this time focusing on the April 14th card from Madison Square Garden.On the docket: 4-14-75 TONY ALTIMORE vs MIKE PAIDOUSIS4-14-75 GREG VALENTINE vs EL OLYMPICO4-14-75 JAY STRONGBOW vs WALDO VON ERICH4-14-75 BRUNO SAMMARTINO vs SPIROS ARION - GREEK DEATH MATCH4-14-75 EDOUARD CARPENTIER vs BIG JOE NOVA4-14-75 BOBBY DUNCUM vs VICTOR RIVERAAlso on tonight's show, marvel at...-The new anti-workrate masterpiece of all-time -El Olympico: The Man in the Half-Mask -"Friendly" Bob Freed: The announcer who never met a name he couldn't mispronounce -Bruno Sammartino's attempt at vengeance in the dreaded GREEK DEATH MATCH!!!! -Plus extended discussion on Greg Valentine and his early career, the ideal wrestling champion, a mini Mike Paidousis bio and Nazi's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoe Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 http://placetobenati...he-wwe-network/ Parv is busy juggling the birds, so join the Three Wise Men of Wrestling Podcasting as they examine Black History Month footage from the WWE Network. Three Hall of Fame features are examined: Bobo Brazil, Ernie Ladd and Tony Atlas.*Bonus BRAINBUSTER! trivia, sponsored by the man of the hour, Johnny Sorrow*-Who had an incredibly boring match with Bruiser Brody at MSG in 1976?-Who cuts an absolutely amazing promo on WWWF TV?-Who wrestled in a Superman outfit at a Texas rodeo?All will be answered on Titans of Wrestling #43!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoe Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 http://placetobenati...e-1970s-part-1/ Parv, Pete, Johnny and Kelly take a break from WWF for the first episode of a three-part indepth exploration into Mid-Atlantic aka Jim Crockett Promotions in the 1970s.On the docket:Johnny Valentine promo (1973)Rip Hawk & Swede Hansen vs. Johnny Weaver and Art Neilsen (1973)Johnny Valentine and Paul Jones promos (1973)Johnny Weaver vs. Super Destroyer (aka The Spoiler, Don Jardine) (1974)Greg Valentine vs. Wahoo McDaniel (9/7/77) (Valentine breaks Wahoo's leg)Promos from Johnny Valentine, Sonny King and Ivan Koloff (1974)Ric Flair and Greg Valentine vs. Ole and Gene Anderson (6/8/77)Highlights include:- Johnny's fanmail and Titans verbal ticks- Info on Art Neilsen and on Johnny Weaver- Fantasy booking "The Spoiler" in 2015- Discussion of the psychology of promos- Completely random discussion of Barry Darsow, Gene Anderson the Sheriff, 50 Shades of Johnny Valentine, and much much more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoe Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 http://placetobenati...e-1970s-part-2/Parv, Pete, Johnny and Kelly return to Mid-Atlantic to look at the late 70s, which is a story of two men called Rick.On the docket tonight:Ric Flair vs. Steamboat (06/15/77) (TV title)Ric Flair promo on a private jetRic Flair vs. Ricky Steamboat (3/12/78) (Andre as special guest ref)Flair, Ernie Ladd and Big John Studd promosGreg Valentine vs. Jimmy Snuka (1978)Boris Malenko and the Masked Superstar (1977)Ken Patera vs. Ricky Steamboat (1979)Iron Sheik vs. Ricky Steamboat (falls count anywhere, 1979)Masked Superstar face turn (1980)This show:- Steamboatmania is running wild in North Carolina- Flair's development as the best promo in the business- Andre defines "Disney-chic"- Johnny gurgles with Professor Malenko- Comparison of Steamboat and Bob Backlund as top babyfaces Like This Where the Big Boys Play (iTunes feed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoe Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 Members 5892 posts Gender:Male Posted Yesterday, 12:39 AM http://placetobenati...september-1981/Parv, Pete, Johnny and Kelly celebrate their return to WWF in 1981 by looking at a bunch of stuff from June to September before providing one whole HOUR of bonus content on the difficult-to-find Sgt. Slaughter vs. Pat Patterson matches from the Philly Spectrum.On the docket tonight:06-20 SGT SLAUGHTER vs RICK MCGRAW WWF TV07-11 DON MURACO vs STEVE KING WWF TV07-20 DON MURACO vs PEDRO MORALES IC TITLE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN07-25 MOONDOGS vs GAREA/MARTEL TAG TITLE WWF TV08-01 ANDRE THE GIANT vs MOONDOG REX PHILADELPHIA SPECTRUM08-01 BOB BACKLUND vs MOONDOG REX WWF TV08-81 DON MURACO PROMO WWF TV08-15 GREG VALENTINE vs MUHAMMED SAAD WWF TV08-15 MURACO SQUASH, RICK MCGRAW INTERVIEW WWF TV08-22 FUJI/SAITO vs HENNIG/SD JONES WWF TV09-19 ANGELO MOSCA SQUASH, HITS PAT WITH PITCHER WWF TVBonus:04-18 SGT SLAUGHTER vs PAT PATTERSON PHILADELPHIA SPECTRUM06-27 SGT SLAUGHTER vs MIL MASCARAS WWF TV CAPITAL CENTER08-01 SGT SLAUGHTER vs PAT PATTERSON (alley fight) PHILADELPHIA SPECTRUMHighlights include:- "... and my name is, Joooooeee McHugh!"- Kayfabe most successful manager- Mini-bios for super-obscure jobbers Mohammad Saad and Tom Lynch- Random discussion of Lord Alfred Hayes and Vince Jr's odd love for him- Discussion of Masa Saito's career- And in the BONUS hour ... round up on the Slaughter vs. Patterson series, including comparisons of the Philly and MSG matches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoe Posted April 23, 2015 Author Share Posted April 23, 2015 https://soundcloud.c...of-wrestling-47 (PTBN link to follow) The Titans make an unscheduled stop off in Amarillo in 1979 to take a look at the dying days of the NWA territory that was once run by Dory Funk Sr, after Dick Murdoch and Black Jack Mulligan had purchased it from the Funk brothers.On the docket tonight:(April 1979)Ted DiBiase & Larry Lane vs. Mr. Sato & Mr. PogoMerced Solis vs. Dennis StampTank Patton vs. Dick MurdochRon Garfield vs. Blackjack MulliganStan "The Man" Lane vs. Dory Funk, Jr.(November 1978)Alex Perez vs. Merced SolisJim Cook vs. Blackjack MulliganGrizzly Boone vs. Ted DiBiaseHighlights include:- Potted history of the territory and the reasons for its decline- Discussion of Skandor Akbar- Which Japanese team would you take: Fuji / Saito or Sato / Pogo?- Who is Larry Lane?- Mulligan and the subtlest heel turn of 1979 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Ray Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 I just wish you guys played Verne's part of the wrestle rock rumble in the tribute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoe Posted May 12, 2015 Author Share Posted May 12, 2015 Posted Yesterday, 09:48 PM https://soundcloud.c...e-gagne-tribute (PTBN link to follow) On this episode Pete, Johnny and Kelly celebrate the career of pro wrestling legend Verne Gagne. They look at six matches from his career, tracing his journey from young lion to grizzled veteran.On the docket:vs Hans Schmidt 10/10/52 Chicagovs Don Leo Johnathan 4/15/55 Chicagovs Edouard Carpentier 5/2/58 Chicagovs Billy Robinson 11/20/74 Japanvs Nikolai Volkoff 8/29/77 MSGvs Nick Bockwinkel 2/10/79 ChicagoAlso on the show:-A look at Verne's history wrestling at MSG-Johnny's one man bonus tribute to announcer Russ Davis-Memories and opinions of Verne-Surprise appearances, blood soaked mats, full moons, and much more!Also, here's a playlist of matches discussed on the show. If nothing else, I highly recommend watching the Gagne vs Robinson match. It's a classic: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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