WCPN DECEMBER 2024 NEWS!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
- The WrestleCopia Podcast Network moves into the new year with a lot of exciting news!!!
- First, I mentioned this on Social Media, but will share it here as well. For total transparency, from 12/21/24 – 1/05/25 my children will be home from school, my oldest son will be home from grad school, my wife is on vacation for a week from work, and my brother & his family are visiting for a week all within that 2-week timeframe. Because of all of this I wanted to give everyone a heads up that WrestleCopia will not go “dark” during that period, we will still be producing SOME of our shows… However, I can’t say for certain which shows will drop and which won’t during that holiday period. I ask our followers & listeners to be patient over the holidays as myself, and the other hosts/co-hosts of WrestleCopia branded shows navigate around the season as we spend time with our loved ones. Big things coming to kick off 2025, it’ll be worth the wait.
- The Brand New VIDEO-CAST area of WrestleCopia’s Patreon has been a huge success, in short fashion. As part of the “VIP SUPERFAN” TIER at Patreon.com/WrestleCopia .. Currently THREE Video-Cast Series, and more on the way! The current Video Cast series includes…
– The Puro Wrestling Academy Video-Cast as The Professor of Puroresu – Dan Ginnetty & I bringing you great Classic Japanese Action, Commentary, context, history lessons, & of course.. hijinks!
– The Coliseum Video-Cast Series w/Gene Jackson & I going back to the deep Vault of the 80s & 90s to cover all the great memories, & share many laughs along the way.
– The WrestleCopia/Memory Grenade Video-Casts covering not only the various big events discussed on the Grenade Podcast, but other random events as well!
– AND, COMING SOON!!! MORE VIDEO-CAST SERIES…. TO BE ANNOUNCED SHORTLY!!! STAY TUNED!!!
– JOIN THE VIP SUPERFAN TIER NOW AS SPOTS ARE LIMITED!!! - You may now also GIFT a WrestleCopia Patreon Subscription to your friends & family… even strangers! If you want to share the love you have for WrestleCopia, or if you want to help bring in new Subscribers to help us cover our Podcast/Video-Casting costs, you can now go to https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia/gift and purchase any level tier as a Gift to send to someone else. Don’t have anyone specific in mind? No problem, let us know that you want to send a gift and we can find a loyal listener for you to send the gift to! You can purchase as many months as you like as a Gift, one month, or up to a year!
- As The Wrestling Memory Grenade program moves into October of 1988 in the WWF, we are changing up the format of the show, slightly. Expect random guest co-hosts to make appearances from time to time to help break down random weeks of WWF TV, and all the goings on!
- New Year means New Projects for the Regional Rasslin’ Podcast! As the UWF 86 & Georgia 81 projects are winding down,
you wanted history, you wanted variety? You got it! I’ve went out and found the very best at what they know, and what they do. I’m proud to announce the New Year~New Projects for the Regional Rasslin’ Podcast at www.WrestleCopia.com* MEMPHIS 1977 feat. the JARRETT/GULAS SPLIT in detail! w/Steve Crawford* FLORIDA MEMORIES & MORE! w/Howard Baum* LOS ANGELES 1981/1982 “The Dying Days” w/Vandal Drummond (Kurt Brown)* CHICAGO HISTORY w/Richard Vicek* ST. LOUIS HISTORY w/Herb Simmons* WWA Indianapolis w/Dave Dynasty* Plus, Gene Jackson continues on our path through Memphis 1985!* After a brief break, Jammie Ward will return for another year of GEORGIA 1982!* And Roman Gomez to return for some special events & more!* Also working on names and specials involving Poffo’s ICW, Amarillo, Portland, & more!
- In recent weeks on The Wrestling Stoop, Bob Roop has rebutted & refuted some of the stories put out there in regards to his time in the Southeastern Knoxville territory. Stay tuned as Bob continues to tell the story of his time working in Knoxville as part of the “All-Star” promotion, working with the Poffo family in ICW, the Ron Garvin/Ron Fuller lawsuit, the “Plan B” video, & more!
- Dan Ginnetty’s Puro Wrestling Academy Podcast is just hitting it’s stride! We’re creeping into 1963 in the history of Pro Wrestling in Japan, which will feature the death of the Godfather of Puroresu, RIKIDOZAN! Tune in to find out everything that leads into his murder, and everything that comes out of it!
- Gene Jackson brings two new Podcasts to WrestleCopia this year!
– The Retro Wrestling Re-View with his buddies from P3 Radio, as they’re currently deep in the year of 1993 in the USWA. Discover the origins of HEEL Vince McMahon, plus beyond the local stars of Lawler, Jarrett, & Brian Christopher, we get rare looks at a 1993 heel Bret Hart, Howard Finkel, Randy Savage, and a babyface Harvey Wippleman???
– Gene also co-hosts DANGROUS CONVERSATIONS along with the legendary duo of “Dangerous” Doug Gilbert & “Wildfire” Tommy Rich. The trio go back in time and talk wrestling history, feature occasional guests, and answer your questions! - We’ve also welcomed other Podcasts to the brand over the course of 2024, which include Dave Dynasty’s “Wrestling Nostalgia” Podcast with a new Wrestling-Related guest every time out! The Othership is a pop culture podcast with a pro wrestling lean! The Crew at Othership talk everything from current wrestling to music, movies, and beyond! And former Publishing Editor & Writer of the PWI Magazine, Bob Smith, brings us his “Outdated Wrestling Hour”, featuring pro wrestling industry guests, humor, and all the factoids a longtime fan could ever ask for.
- The respected Capt. Nick Masci also brings his “Captain’s Corner” to the Podcasting world. Even more legendary wrestling guests mixed with fun stories & the latest going on in the world of the Cap’n!
- BUT WAIT… THERE’S MORE!!!! Back by popular demand in early 2025, the all-new Monday Warfare: The Battles Within Program, discussing the RAW VS. NITRO War, week by week! While I’m still seeking a FULL-TIME Co-host for the project, Monday Warfare WILL RETURN in Video-Cast format as part of the VIP SUPERFAN TIER at Patreon.com/WrestleCopia.
- Not interested in Video-Casts, but still want to support the brand while enjoying some goodies? No Problem! We’re essentially giving away the farm with our popular $5 All Access Tier. Insanely Detailed Show Notes for all episodes of the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin’, Early Access to Podcasts. At least a dozen DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your reading and viewing pleasure every month… Random Bonus Video Drops, and some of our archived PATREON EXCLUSIVE WATCH-ALONG Podcast episodes featuring WCW & WWF Events!!! ALL OF THAT FOR THE LOW… LOWWW PRICE OF ONLY $5 at Patreon.com/WrestleCopia!!!!! No Subscription, Cancel anytime. Give us a try!
- VERY IMPORTANT!!! I ask anyone using a Podcast Streaming Platform that allows you to RATE our shows (such as Apple) to PLEASE give us that 5 STAR RATING, and leave a few comments if you have the time. It’s crucial to our growth!
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- Please Subscribe to our Youtube Channel for upcoming releases. On top of listening to Podcasts on Youtube, we’ve also added tons of new, rare, exclusive content to our Channel from the UWF and Houston 1986, Memphis, Georgia, Japan, and more. New content posted weekly. SUBSCRIBE NOW to Youtube.com/RASSLINGRENADE
- Lastly to everyone out there… Please, have a HAPPY & SAFE Holiday season! Much Love, Ray
