JerryvonKramer
Old School for Life
Hi all, haven't been around here for some time but thought I'd share a new podcast I've been doing which is now on iTunes, see below for the first seven shows. I know what you're thinking, "just what the world needs, another wrestling podcast", but this one is a bit different. We're only covering NWA and WCW PPV shows and Clash of the Champions, with maybe some AWA and other stuff mixed in as we move forward -- I see this as being a niche in the market that nobody has bothered to fill, because so many podcasts focus on WWF/E. The plan is for most shows to feature a guest, hopefully drawn from the ranks of this place -- so if you'd be interested in getting involved shoot me a PM, knowledge of NWA stuff is not a pre-requisite. Obviously the next show will be Starrcade 84.
Where the Big Boys Play Home Page
Where the Big Boys Play is an old-school wrestling podcast focusing mainly on reviewing PPV shows put on by the NWA / Jim Crockett Promotions / WCW hosted by Chad (aka Soup23) and Parv (aka JerryvonKramer), starting with Starrcade 83. On occasion, we will also dip into supercards put on by the AWA and other territories as well as invite guests to take part in roundtable debates. We will not cover old WWF shows because they have already been covered so comprehensively by others.
Where the Big Boys Play #1 Starrcade 83: Part 1
After some brief self-introductions detailing their history as wrestling fans, Chad and Parv take a look at the first four matches of the so-called Grandaddy of them all, Starrcade 83. Highlights include: being a wrestling fan in the UK, discussion of late-70s dancing babyfaces, lame finishes, assessing Gordon Solie in general, the difference between Carolinas Flair and Minnesota Flair, and Dustys mic trouble.
Where the Big Boys Play #2 Starrcade 83: Part 2
Chad and Parv continue their analysis of Starrcade 83 by looking at the concluding four matches. Highlights include: extended evaluation of the Great Kabukis claw hold, Japanese wrestlers dogging it in the US, more assessment of Solie, picks for MVP, match of the night and worst performance, and we ask does Harley Race really care?
Where the Big Boys Play #3 Final Conflict
Before moving on to Starrcade 84, Chad and Parv rewind back to March 1983 for this big show at Greensboro Coliseum a good example of what a supercard in the pre-PPV era might have looked like and featuring a main event that has been mythologized by smart fans for years. Topics include: assessing Dr Tom Miller as a ring announcer, the concept of face managers including Arnold Skaaland in WWF, the plight of ageing 60s and 70s wrestlers in the 80s, Chad wonders why Gary Hart was known as Playboy?, the pod pays homage to the energy of David Crockett, and an unusually in-depth review of the legendary Sgt. Slaughter and Don Kernodle vs. Ricky Steamboat and Jay Youngblood cage match for the NWA world tag titles.
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Where the Big Boys Play #4 Starrcade 84: Part 1
Chad and Parv take a look at the first six matches of Starrcade 84. Highlights include: Kamalas wife and his payoffs, some thoughts on World Class, the definition of catch-as-catch-can, what the hell were the Zambuie Express meant to be? Dusty Rhodes looking the biggest he has EVER looked drapped in a tracksuit jacket, more complaints about the quality of finishes on these early NWA shows, some appreciation of JJ Dillon as a manager, Chad reveals his undying love for Boogie Woogie Man Jimmy Valiant, and Parv wonders why heels are always intelligent schemers and why faces are always happy-go-lucky not too bright types.
Where the Big Boys Play #5 Starrcade 84: Part 2
Chad and Parv complete their review of Starrcade 84. Highlights include: Parv speculates over when Minnesota Flair became Slick Ric, discussion over the psychology of heel-in-peril sections in tag matches, Ricky Steamboats reputation and where it comes from, Chad judges the judges for the mainevent, Dustys atheltic background, and our picks for MVP, match of the night and least valuable player.
Where the Big Boys Play #6 Great American Bash 85: Part 1
As Chad is out traveling with work, Parv is joined by Brian (aka Smack2k) to talk about the Great American Bash 85. Show highlights include: Brians background as a wrestling fan, the transition from 84 to 85, Parv wonders why Buddy Landel stuck with the Nature Boy Jr gimmick for so long, Brian waxes lyrical about his love for The Barbarian, and speculation over how Baby Doll and Sam Houstons relationship worked.
Where the Big Boys Play #7 Great American Bash 85: Part 2
Brian and Parv conclude their round up of the Great American Bash 85. Highlights include: differences between perceptions of the cold war in the 80s in the UK and the US, more talk of the transition from the Starrcade 83 Flair to Slick Ric and the weirdness about him being heel vs. Magnum TA around this time but face vs. Nikita Koloff, speculation about Dustys secret (legit) dark desires for Baby Doll, the relative position of the US and TV titles in 85, and end of show awards.
(PS. Not sure where my last post went, this seems best in here since these are Old School PPV reviews. This is a wrestling forum right? Old-school wrestling fans may have an interest in these shows right?)
Where the Big Boys Play Home Page
Where the Big Boys Play is an old-school wrestling podcast focusing mainly on reviewing PPV shows put on by the NWA / Jim Crockett Promotions / WCW hosted by Chad (aka Soup23) and Parv (aka JerryvonKramer), starting with Starrcade 83. On occasion, we will also dip into supercards put on by the AWA and other territories as well as invite guests to take part in roundtable debates. We will not cover old WWF shows because they have already been covered so comprehensively by others.
Where the Big Boys Play #1 Starrcade 83: Part 1
After some brief self-introductions detailing their history as wrestling fans, Chad and Parv take a look at the first four matches of the so-called Grandaddy of them all, Starrcade 83. Highlights include: being a wrestling fan in the UK, discussion of late-70s dancing babyfaces, lame finishes, assessing Gordon Solie in general, the difference between Carolinas Flair and Minnesota Flair, and Dustys mic trouble.
Where the Big Boys Play #2 Starrcade 83: Part 2
Chad and Parv continue their analysis of Starrcade 83 by looking at the concluding four matches. Highlights include: extended evaluation of the Great Kabukis claw hold, Japanese wrestlers dogging it in the US, more assessment of Solie, picks for MVP, match of the night and worst performance, and we ask does Harley Race really care?
Where the Big Boys Play #3 Final Conflict
Before moving on to Starrcade 84, Chad and Parv rewind back to March 1983 for this big show at Greensboro Coliseum a good example of what a supercard in the pre-PPV era might have looked like and featuring a main event that has been mythologized by smart fans for years. Topics include: assessing Dr Tom Miller as a ring announcer, the concept of face managers including Arnold Skaaland in WWF, the plight of ageing 60s and 70s wrestlers in the 80s, Chad wonders why Gary Hart was known as Playboy?, the pod pays homage to the energy of David Crockett, and an unusually in-depth review of the legendary Sgt. Slaughter and Don Kernodle vs. Ricky Steamboat and Jay Youngblood cage match for the NWA world tag titles.
Subscribe on iTunes
RSS feed
Where the Big Boys Play #4 Starrcade 84: Part 1
Chad and Parv take a look at the first six matches of Starrcade 84. Highlights include: Kamalas wife and his payoffs, some thoughts on World Class, the definition of catch-as-catch-can, what the hell were the Zambuie Express meant to be? Dusty Rhodes looking the biggest he has EVER looked drapped in a tracksuit jacket, more complaints about the quality of finishes on these early NWA shows, some appreciation of JJ Dillon as a manager, Chad reveals his undying love for Boogie Woogie Man Jimmy Valiant, and Parv wonders why heels are always intelligent schemers and why faces are always happy-go-lucky not too bright types.
Where the Big Boys Play #5 Starrcade 84: Part 2
Chad and Parv complete their review of Starrcade 84. Highlights include: Parv speculates over when Minnesota Flair became Slick Ric, discussion over the psychology of heel-in-peril sections in tag matches, Ricky Steamboats reputation and where it comes from, Chad judges the judges for the mainevent, Dustys atheltic background, and our picks for MVP, match of the night and least valuable player.
Where the Big Boys Play #6 Great American Bash 85: Part 1
As Chad is out traveling with work, Parv is joined by Brian (aka Smack2k) to talk about the Great American Bash 85. Show highlights include: Brians background as a wrestling fan, the transition from 84 to 85, Parv wonders why Buddy Landel stuck with the Nature Boy Jr gimmick for so long, Brian waxes lyrical about his love for The Barbarian, and speculation over how Baby Doll and Sam Houstons relationship worked.
Where the Big Boys Play #7 Great American Bash 85: Part 2
Brian and Parv conclude their round up of the Great American Bash 85. Highlights include: differences between perceptions of the cold war in the 80s in the UK and the US, more talk of the transition from the Starrcade 83 Flair to Slick Ric and the weirdness about him being heel vs. Magnum TA around this time but face vs. Nikita Koloff, speculation about Dustys secret (legit) dark desires for Baby Doll, the relative position of the US and TV titles in 85, and end of show awards.
(PS. Not sure where my last post went, this seems best in here since these are Old School PPV reviews. This is a wrestling forum right? Old-school wrestling fans may have an interest in these shows right?)