The Grenade returns with a special BONUS edition. This week we present the Ultra-Mega-Monster episode covering the ENTIRE DEFINITIVE EDITION of the WWF’s WRESTLEMANIA III event! Taking our listeners’ into consideration, I went back to episodes #73 & #74 and slapped Both Parts 1 & 2 of WrestleMania 3 together for convenience purposes. And no worries, a brand new Episode #75 of the Grenade will drop later this week! ENJOY!
PART 1 – The Road to WrestleMania 3 has concluded as we finally arrive at the Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan to witness one of the most legendary events in pro wrestling history! It’s a show of epic proportions as we talk “Rowdy” Roddy Piper’s “Retirement Match” vs. “Adorable” Adrian Adonis, as the two men battle in a Hair vs. Hair Match. It’s the Battle of the Full Nelsons when Billy Jack Haynes faces Hercules. The King’s Crown is on the line when Harley Race meets The Junkyard Dog! Plus, the King Kong Bundy/Little Beaver incident, Brutus Beefcake unofficially becomes the Barber, The Dream Team Splits, Gordie Howe & Samantha Fox at Mania?, The Can-Am Connection prove themselves vs. Orton & Muraco, Mary Hart meets The Macho Man, Bob Uecker Rules, Goodbye JYD (for now), Dino Bravo goes blond, Billy Jack spews bile, Queen Moolah, the Mini-Ring Carts, the Federettes.
PART 2 – We talk the epic showdown between WWF Champion Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant, Rick Steamboat attempts to capture the IC Title from “The Macho Man” Randy Savage in a legendary classic. Plus, Jake “The Snake” looks for revenge on The Honky Tonk Man, The Bulldogs & Tito Santana vs. The Hart Foundation & “Dangerous” Danny Davis, Koko B. Ware vs. Butch Reed, Sheik & Volkoff vs. The Killer Bees, Hacksaw Duggan arrives, we’ll even break down the “Attendance Record” set here. And we’ll talk a common misconception about the booking of the event, WrestleMania Payoffs & Final Grossing Figures, the fallout of the event and what it meant for the other wrestling companies, we’ll look at where the company is headed next, and a deep dive into the entire WWF roster that DIDN’T make the WrestleMania lineup! From Kamala to Bruno Sammatino to Paul “Mr. Wonderful” Orndorff… We discuss who realisitcally COULD HAVE worked the show, and who couldn’t. I told you guys, this thing is DEFINITIVE! ENJOY!
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WWF WRESTLEMANIA III
“BIGGER, BETTER, BADDER!”
THE SILVERDOME – PONTIAC, MICHIGAN
MARCH 29, 1987 – 4pm Est. Start Time
PART 1 – Host Ray Russell kicks the show off talking to first ever WWF 30-Minute Countdown that preceded WrestleMania 3, then from there we’re treated to some Coliseum Video exclusives before we head to the big show! This episode tackles the pageantry, the production, Vince McMahon’s introduction, Aretha Franklin and controversial comments, guest celebrities that canceled the event like Gordie Howe & Samantha Fox, The Can-Am Connection vs. Bob Orton & Don Muraco, Billy Jack Haynes vs. Hercules, Mixed Tag with Hillbilly Jim, Little Beaver & Haiti Kid vs. King Kong Bundy, Lord Littlebrook & Little Tokyo, JYD vs. “King” Harley Race where the loser must bow and kneel to the King, The Rougeau Brothers vs. The Dream Team, Roddy Piper’s Retirement Match vs. Adrian Adonis – Hair vs. Hair. Plus, we talk Bob Uecker’s quick wit, Mary Hart’s introduction to the Macho Man, the Bundy/Beaver incident, Billy Jack spewing bile all over Hercules, the split of the Dream Team, Brutus unofficially becomes the Barber, JYD’s initial farewell, Dino Bravo goes blond, Moolah, the Mini-Ring Carts, the Federettes, and so much more… And don’t forget… SOUNDBITES GALORE!
PART 2 – WrestleMania 3 continues as talk the epic showdown between WWF Champion Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant, Rick Steamboat attempts to capture the IC Title from “The Macho Man” Randy Savage in a legendary classic. Plus, Jake “The Snake” looks for revenge on The Honky Tonk Man, The Bulldogs & Tito Santana vs. The Hart Foundation & “Dangerous” Danny Davis, Koko B. Ware vs. Butch Reed, Sheik & Volkoff vs. The Killer Bees, Hacksaw Duggan arrives, we’ll even break down the “Attendance Record” set here. And we’ll talk a common misconception about the booking of the event, WrestleMania Payoffs & Final Grossing Figures, the fallout of the event and what it meant for the other wrestling companies, we’ll look at where the company is headed next, and a deep dive into the entire WWF roster that DIDN’T make the WrestleMania lineup! From Kamala to Bruno Sammatino to Paul “Mr. Wonderful” Orndorff… We discuss who realisitcally COULD HAVE worked the show, and who couldn’t. I told you guys, this thing is DEFINITIVE! ENJOY!
PART 1 – The Road to WrestleMania 3 has concluded as we finally arrive at the Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan to witness one of the most legendary events in pro wrestling history! It’s a show of epic proportions as we talk “Rowdy” Roddy Piper’s “Retirement Match” vs. “Adorable” Adrian Adonis, as the two men battle in a Hair vs. Hair Match. It’s the Battle of the Full Nelsons when Billy Jack Haynes faces Hercules. The King’s Crown is on the line when Harley Race meets The Junkyard Dog! Plus, the King Kong Bundy/Little Beaver incident, Brutus Beefcake unofficially becomes the Barber, The Dream Team Splits, Gordie Howe & Samantha Fox at Mania?, The Can-Am Connection prove themselves vs. Orton & Muraco, Mary Hart meets The Macho Man, Bob Uecker Rules, Goodbye JYD (for now), Dino Bravo goes blond, Billy Jack spews bile, Queen Moolah, the Mini-Ring Carts, the Federettes.
PART 2 – We talk the epic showdown between WWF Champion Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant, Rick Steamboat attempts to capture the IC Title from “The Macho Man” Randy Savage in a legendary classic. Plus, Jake “The Snake” looks for revenge on The Honky Tonk Man, The Bulldogs & Tito Santana vs. The Hart Foundation & “Dangerous” Danny Davis, Koko B. Ware vs. Butch Reed, Sheik & Volkoff vs. The Killer Bees, Hacksaw Duggan arrives, we’ll even break down the “Attendance Record” set here. And we’ll talk a common misconception about the booking of the event, WrestleMania Payoffs & Final Grossing Figures, the fallout of the event and what it meant for the other wrestling companies, we’ll look at where the company is headed next, and a deep dive into the entire WWF roster that DIDN’T make the WrestleMania lineup! From Kamala to Bruno Sammatino to Paul “Mr. Wonderful” Orndorff… We discuss who realisitcally COULD HAVE worked the show, and who couldn’t. I told you guys, this thing is DEFINITIVE! ENJOY!
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Please Subscribe to our REVAMPED Patreon account to help keep us going, a dozen Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia
Includes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring SIX GIFTS FOR $5! Including our Patreon Watch-Along Series, all of Ray Russell’s insanely detailed show notes (for both the Grenade and Monday Warfare), unedited TR SHOCKS episodes, Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, now a sixth gift of monthly DIGITAL DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure!
Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! Timestamps below for easy navigation.
WWF WRESTLEMANIA III
“BIGGER, BETTER, BADDER!”
THE SILVERDOME – PONTIAC, MICHIGAN
MARCH 29, 1987 – 4pm Est. Start Time
PART 1 – Host Ray Russell kicks the show off talking to first ever WWF 30-Minute Countdown that preceded WrestleMania 3, then from there we’re treated to some Coliseum Video exclusives before we head to the big show! This episode tackles the pageantry, the production, Vince McMahon’s introduction, Aretha Franklin and controversial comments, guest celebrities that canceled the event like Gordie Howe & Samantha Fox, The Can-Am Connection vs. Bob Orton & Don Muraco, Billy Jack Haynes vs. Hercules, Mixed Tag with Hillbilly Jim, Little Beaver & Haiti Kid vs. King Kong Bundy, Lord Littlebrook & Little Tokyo, JYD vs. “King” Harley Race where the loser must bow and kneel to the King, The Rougeau Brothers vs. The Dream Team, Roddy Piper’s Retirement Match vs. Adrian Adonis – Hair vs. Hair. Plus, we talk Bob Uecker’s quick wit, Mary Hart’s introduction to the Macho Man, the Bundy/Beaver incident, Billy Jack spewing bile all over Hercules, the split of the Dream Team, Brutus unofficially becomes the Barber, JYD’s initial farewell, Dino Bravo goes blond, Moolah, the Mini-Ring Carts, the Federettes, and so much more… And don’t forget… SOUNDBITES GALORE!
PART 2 – WrestleMania 3 continues as talk the epic showdown between WWF Champion Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant, Rick Steamboat attempts to capture the IC Title from “The Macho Man” Randy Savage in a legendary classic. Plus, Jake “The Snake” looks for revenge on The Honky Tonk Man, The Bulldogs & Tito Santana vs. The Hart Foundation & “Dangerous” Danny Davis, Koko B. Ware vs. Butch Reed, Sheik & Volkoff vs. The Killer Bees, Hacksaw Duggan arrives, we’ll even break down the “Attendance Record” set here. And we’ll talk a common misconception about the booking of the event, WrestleMania Payoffs & Final Grossing Figures, the fallout of the event and what it meant for the other wrestling companies, we’ll look at where the company is headed next, and a deep dive into the entire WWF roster that DIDN’T make the WrestleMania lineup! From Kamala to Bruno Sammatino to Paul “Mr. Wonderful” Orndorff… We discuss who realisitcally COULD HAVE worked the show, and who couldn’t. I told you guys, this thing is DEFINITIVE! ENJOY!
