Episode 37: The WWF – March 1993 – The Road to WrestleMania IX

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Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming App needs are met. We’re on the Road to WrestleMania IX as we talk all things March of 1993 in the WWF leading up to APRIL FOUR in Caesar’s Palace and the big PPV event. We talk all the news of the time, plus review FIVE WEEKS of WWF TV in this 4-hour podcast. Hacksaw makes a decision on his future in the WWF. Angle Alert- Bret Hart & Yokozuna Contract Signing. Hulk Hogan’s most ridiculous promo, EVER! Mr. Perfect confronts Lex Luger. A Concession Stand Brawl. Butch licks a Rosatti, NOW THAT IS RAW! Doink gets a perm. Will the real Dan Farren please stand up. Who is “Tom Italy”. The Giant Gonzalez IN A SUIT! Vince puts himself over like never before. Plus, the murder of Dino Bravo, Macho Man returns to Memphis, The TOXIC Turtles, and yet more Virgil of the Week!

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Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! Timestamps below for easy navigation.
 
(NOTE: In between the main TV programs we also touch on any necessary Exclusive matches, segments, or angles that aired internationally or on the U.S. recap programs like Mania, All American, TSN, etc.)

MARCH 93 WWF NEWS – A full hour of WWF News and discussion! Topics include…
– The murder of Dino Bravo
– Injuries heading into Mani
– Quite possibly the most depleted house show lineups in company history (up to this point)
– We look at wrestlers leaving the company in March of 93
– Tons of new talent getting tryouts including Adam Bomb, Quebecer Pierre, Mr. Hughes, & more!
– THE TOXIC TURTLES, DUDE!
– WWF adding a 5th PPV in June
– A failed FOX Network Special
– Jim Ross headed to the WWF!
– Mania IX Ticket Sales
– 3 Lawsuits involving Vince McMahon including that of Nailz, and the Ultimate Warrior!


USWA CROSSOVER NEWS (00:51:10) – 
The USWA vs. WWF feud continues as the Giant Gonzalez is brought into Memphis as a BABYFACE! The Big Boss Man is in town to take in the future Men on a Mission. IC Champion Shawn Michaels prepares to defend his title against USWA star Jeff Jarrett prior to Mania. Plus, “Macho Man” Randy Savage returns to Memphis after an 8-year absence to rekindle his feud with Jerry “the King” Lawler. The catch? Macho is the HEEL and Lawler is the FACE! DIG IT!
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VIRGIL OF THE WEEK! (01:01:57) –
Heeee’s Baaaa-aaack. More VIRGIL goodness is on the way as Virg thanks “all the good people” and has some words for the Bad Guy, Razor Ramon! Where will Razor fall? Only Virgil knows!


WWF TV March 6th – 8th, 1993 (01:04:44)
We look at everything from Superstars to Monday Night Raw. “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan contemplates retirement. Raymond Rougeau interviews WWF Champ Bret Hart. What happens when a  jobber GETS UP during the middle of Bam Bam Bigelow’s finisher?  Beau Beverly under a mask? Will the real Dan Farren please stand up. What was Kim Chee’s finisher? Owen Hart now in singles. The Mega Maniacs have a surprise for Money inc. Money Inc vs. El Matador & Virgil. We discuss the potential of a heel Tito Santsna here in 1993. The Model steals the show.  Mr. Perfect vs. “The Model” Rick Martel have the match of the week!


WWF TV March 13th – 15th (01:45:03)
The Mega Maniacs debut Beefcake’s SURPRISE for Money Inc, Ugh. Ray Rougeau pokes the bear that is, Yokozuna. GIANT GONZALEZ interrupts in the ring. Mr. Perfect as “The Perfect Goaltender”. The snowstorm of the century. Gorilla, Bobby, and NOT Vince McMahon host Raw! Papa Shango vs. Bob Backlund in a true contrast of styles. The Nasty Boys vs. Headshrinkers turns into a concession stand brawl! Plus, Vince McMahon begins his shameless shill of WWF charity videos to make himself look good for the pending Steroid Trial. Are you shocked?


WWF TV March 20th – 22nd, 1993 (02:19:27)
As if the promos aren’t enough, it’s a MEGA MANIACS VIDEO… Brother! Kamala SPEAKS… Sort of.  We get our very first confrontation between the Narcissist & Mr. Perfect, and it doesn’t disappoint! Bob Backlund return continues to flop. Mania Exclusive: “Battle of the Forearms” as Lex Luger takes on El Matador. The Nasty Boys do something graciously? Ray Rougeau has another chat with Bret Hart. Owe Hart soars in singles. Doink gets a perm? Butch licks a Rosatti. We bid adieu to the Repo Man in his final WWF appearance as he and Damien Demento meet The Bushwhackers in quite possibly one of the worst matches thus far in 93. Kamala faces the evil Doink, will the Ugandan fall for the clown’s pranks? Vince McMahon pays tribute to… Himself by airing a 10+ minute video of himself receiving the Michael Landon Award, just in time for the pending Steroid Trial. Hulk Hogan stoops to new levels referring to Vince as his HERO! Plus, Rob Bartlett meets all 3 members of his “fan club”. NOW THAT IS RAWWWW!!!


WWF TV March 27th – 29th, 1993 (03:01:19)
It’s the WrestleMania Music Video, You know the one, yeah that’s it! “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan makes a decision on his future in the ring, Tough Guy. Angle Alert, Bret Hart and Yokozuna have a contract signing for WrestleMania IX. Andre the Giant gets a Hall of Fame Video. The Mega Maniacs Promos continue to devolve into incoherency. Rob Bartlett is left out. Plus, March to WrestleMania IX Special featuring Yokozuna vs. “Macho Man” Randy Savage, Mr. Perfect vs. Skinner, Kamala vs. Kim Chee, The Bushwhackers & Tiger Jackson vs. The Beverlys & Little Louie, Undertaker vs. Bam Bam Bigelow, R-E-S-P-E-C-T the Hitman, and quite possibly the most ridiculous Hulk Hogan promo of all time!
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WWF TV April 3rd – April FOUR, 1993 (03:24:24)
It’s the weekend of WrestleMania IX and everyone has made it to Las Vegas! It’s on-location interviews at Caesar’s Palace with the likes of the Narcissist at the reflection fountain, Yokozuna in the casino, poolside with IC Champion Shawn Michaels, WWF Champ Bret Hart, Mr. Perfect, and The Giant Gonzalez IN A SUIT!!!!
Plus, Who is “TOM ITALY”?, Gorilla in a t-shirt… that doesn’t fit, Giant Gonzalez vs. Virgil is TURRIBLE, more AFRO Doink, Bobby & Gorilla’s final TV commentary gig together, and yet ANOTHER Mega Maniacs Promo, Brother!
 
 

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