Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming App need are met. We’re back to talk February ’93 in the WWF in this near 5-hour extravaganza of WWF news and reviews. It’s the fallout from the Royal Rumble as we begin the Road to WrestleMania IX, In-ring debuts featuring the Narcissist, Doink the Clown, the Giant Gonzalez, plus the returns of Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake, AND HULK HOGAN! We look at the monster push of Yokozuna heading into Mania to challenge Bret Hart, Yoko’s angle with “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan, Mr. Perfect vignettes, Tatanka vs. Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart vs. Fatu, a NEW Repo Man, and soooo much more… including our new segment VIRGIL OF THE WEEK!
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(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, etc.)
FEBRUARY 93 WWF NEWS – A full hour of WWF News and discussion! Topics include…
– Recent deaths including Andre the Giant, Kerry Von Erich, and Joeeeee McHugh
– Ric Flair finishes up with the company
– Marty Jannetty FIRED…. Again
– We look at house show fallout from January and the key matchups
– Vince McMahon holds a bogus Press Conference for the Japanese media
– The enigma that is – Rob Bartlett
– February House Show lineups and the scary trends that expose how depleted the roster is
– The WWF’s final show in Portland FOR TEN YEARS!
– Injuries affecting the company – Mr. Perfect, Razor Ramon, Shawn Michaels
– February tryouts
– A final injury report for February/March
USWA CROSSOVER NEWS (00:57:50) – February marks the beginning of the true beginning of the USWA vs. WWF feud that featured some unique matches and angles in the Memphis territory. We talk Mr. Perfect, Doink the Clown, and even LEX LUGER on USWA TV!
VIRGIL OF THE WEEK! (01:03:40) – We debut our new weekly segment, “Virgil of the Week”
After such positive feedback over the past few episodes to the Virgil promos, we’ve decided to continue the trend and play a new promo from old Virg every week on the Grenade for the remainder of WWF 93! Meat Sauce Mafia in effect
WWF Superstars 1/30/93 (01:08:38)
“Hacksaw” Jim Duggan lays out a challenge for Yokozuna for next week, how does Mr. Fuji respond? After successfully defending his title at the Royal Rumble, Bret Hart talks his future challengers including Yokozuna. Plus, action involving the Headshrinkers, Damien Demento, High Energy, Bob Backlund, Mr. Perfect, Razor Ramon, and IC Champion Shawn Michaels.
WWF Wrestling Challenge 1/31/93 (01:30:07)
Doink the Clown makes his in-ring debut! Marty Jannetty makes his final appearance for four months. Action with Bam Bam Bigelow, Kamala, Skinner, Tag Champs Money Inc., and “El Matador” Tito Santana.
WWF Monday Night Raw 2/1/93 (01:40:06)
The six scariest words in the English Language are revealed when Vince McMahon announces “BRUTUS THE BARBER BEEFCAKE IS BACK!”. We hear from Brother Bruti who has an open contract upon his return. Tatanka takes on Damien Demento. Action involving the likes of High Energy, Yokozuna, and The Narcissist. Ted DiBiase accepts Beefcake’s open challenge for next week and threatens to de-face the Barber. WWF addresses the passing of Andre the Giant. Plus, Typhoon tangles with DOINK the clown, and Mr. Perfect completes “THE PERFECT PASS” in the highest-rated cable TV program in nearly a year!!!
WWF Superstars 2/6/93 (02:04:54)
“Hacksaw” Jim Duggan battles Yokozuna in a special “Knockdown Challenge” that leads to a monstrous post-match angle. The Beverly Brothers nearly kill a man. Mr. Perfect unveils his vision of the Narcissist. Plus, Doink the Clown, the Nasty Boys, and Bam Bam Bigelow. We also discuss the fallout of the Duggan/Yoko – USA/Japan angle and the backlash the WWF received from certain TV stations and the AAPAA.
WWF Wrestling Challenge 2/7/93 (02:35:02)
Matches involving High Energy, Damien Demento, the Headshrinkers, Razor Ramon, and VIRGIL!
WWF Monday Night Raw 2/8/93 – GONE TO THE DOGS!
WWF Superstars 2/13/93 (02:42:21)
Tatanka challenges Intercontinental Champion Shawn Michaels in an attempt to earn a title shot at WrestleMania. The Giant Gonzalez makes his in-ring debut against THREE opponents in a handicapped match. UPDATE with Mean Gene as he talks Hacksaw’s injury. Vince McMahon sits down with Brutus Beefcake. Crush returns to action after his injury from Doink. Even more matches with the Narcissist & the Steiner Brothers. Plus, Bam Bam Bigelow challenges Earthquake to a match next week!
WWF Wrestling Challenge 2/14/93 (03:05:10)
Razor Ramon battles Typhoon. And following the match, Razor Ramon has a knockdown drag-out fight with Mr. Perfect! Promos from Money Inc and High Energy about their upcoming title match. Plus, action with the Nasty Boys, Bam Bam Bigelow, DOINK, & the Undertaker.
WWF ON TSN 2/14/93 – ALFRED HAYES TALKS “BORING” BOB BACKLUND & SHUTTLECOCKS! (03:14:55)
WWF Monday Night Raw 2/15/93 (03:17:20)
Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake returns to the ring after nearly 3 years to take on “Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase. This of course leads to the big angle where Money Inc tries to reinjure the face of the Barber when IRS interferes with the Briefcase. Matches with Yokozuna and the Steiners. Trouble with commentary audio leads to the Macho Man stealing Rob Bartlett’s headset! Plus, a 15-Man Battle Royal with a GIANT surprise!
INTERNATIONAL EXCLUSIVES (03:35:43)
We break away from the action in the States to take a look at a few matches aired on international WWF programming including Crush vs. Razor Ramon, Shawn Michaels vs. Owen Hart, Tatanka vs. Razor Ramon, and Shawn Michaels vs. Crush
WWF Superstars 2/20/93 (03:37:37)
It’s the battle of the big men when Bam Bam Bigelow takes on the mighty Earthquake. The wife of Hacksaw, Debra Duggan comments on her husband’s injuries and wants him to retire. An Update on Brutus Beefcake’s injury from Raw. Rare Audio of MSG Promos from the teams of Mr. Perfect & Bret Hart as well as Lex Luger & Razor Ramon. Plus, Razor Ramon, Kamala, Mr. Perfect, The Undertaker are all in action.
WWF Wrestling Challenge 2/21/93 (03:53:23)
Money Inc defend the WWF Tag Team Titles vs. Owen Hart & Koko B. Ware. Matches involving the Crush, the Steiner Brothers, and the Narcissist battles Virgil!
WWF Monday Night Raw 2/22/93 (03:57:32)
HEEEE’S BAAA-AAACK! It’s the return of HULK HOGAN, Brother. First, Vince McMahon has a sit-down interview with the Hulkster discussing his “I’m only human” past, before a SECOND in-ring interview where the Hulkster announces Jimmy Hart as his new manager and the formation of the MEGA MANiACS with brother Brutus “the Barber” Beefcake, dude. Bam Bam Bigelow takes on the future Scotty Too Hotty. Crush battles “Terrific” Terry Taylor. The Undertaker wrestles Skinner, sort of. And big six-man action with Shawn Michaels & The Beverly Brothers vs. The Nasty Boys & Tatanka.
WWF Superstars 2/27/93 (04:13:55)
Doink the Clown takes on the Big Boss Man in BBM’s final WWF TV match for nearly 6 years! Vince McMahon talks to Hacksaw’s father, “Police Chief” Duggan who wants to see his son return to the ring. Ray Rougeau talks with Harvey Wippleman and his Giant Gonzalez. Rare Audio of MSG Promos from Doink & the Macho Man. Jim Powers finds out what happens when you use the mirror of the Narcissist. Matches with Yokozuna & the Nasty Boys. Doink shows Raymond Rougeau a magic trick. Plus, Mr. Perfect shows off his Perfect Shots on the basketball court.
WWF MANIA 2/27/93 – We chat the NEW REPO MAN… New Mask, New Gear. And a BOUNTY REWARD? (04:26:50)
WWF Wrestling Challenge 2/28/93 (04:28:47)
Action with IC Champion Shawn Michaels, the Bushwhackers, Mr. Perfect, the Headshrinkers, & Kamala!
WWF Monday Night Raw 3/1/93 (04:31:47)
WWF Champion Bret “Hitman” Hart defends against Fatu of the Headshrinkers in a solid bout. Can the Hitman fend off interference from both Afa & Samu at ringside? Crush crushes a Coconut, bruddah. Doink meets Koko B. Ware. Vince McMahon interviews Money Inc about their WrestleMania match against the Mega Maniacs. “The Narcissist” Lex Luger faces PJ Walker (the future Aldo Montoya/Justin Credible). All of this while Rob Bartlett thinks he’s Elvis Pressley.
FEBRUARY 93 WWF NEWS – A full hour of WWF News and discussion! Topics include…
– Recent deaths including Andre the Giant, Kerry Von Erich, and Joeeeee McHugh
– Ric Flair finishes up with the company
– Marty Jannetty FIRED…. Again
– We look at house show fallout from January and the key matchups
– Vince McMahon holds a bogus Press Conference for the Japanese media
– The enigma that is – Rob Bartlett
– February House Show lineups and the scary trends that expose how depleted the roster is
– The WWF’s final show in Portland FOR TEN YEARS!
– Injuries affecting the company – Mr. Perfect, Razor Ramon, Shawn Michaels
– February tryouts
– A final injury report for February/March
USWA CROSSOVER NEWS (00:57:50) – February marks the beginning of the true beginning of the USWA vs. WWF feud that featured some unique matches and angles in the Memphis territory. We talk Mr. Perfect, Doink the Clown, and even LEX LUGER on USWA TV!
VIRGIL OF THE WEEK! (01:03:40) – We debut our new weekly segment, “Virgil of the Week”
After such positive feedback over the past few episodes to the Virgil promos, we’ve decided to continue the trend and play a new promo from old Virg every week on the Grenade for the remainder of WWF 93! Meat Sauce Mafia in effect
WWF Superstars 1/30/93 (01:08:38)
“Hacksaw” Jim Duggan lays out a challenge for Yokozuna for next week, how does Mr. Fuji respond? After successfully defending his title at the Royal Rumble, Bret Hart talks his future challengers including Yokozuna. Plus, action involving the Headshrinkers, Damien Demento, High Energy, Bob Backlund, Mr. Perfect, Razor Ramon, and IC Champion Shawn Michaels.
WWF Wrestling Challenge 1/31/93 (01:30:07)
Doink the Clown makes his in-ring debut! Marty Jannetty makes his final appearance for four months. Action with Bam Bam Bigelow, Kamala, Skinner, Tag Champs Money Inc., and “El Matador” Tito Santana.
WWF Monday Night Raw 2/1/93 (01:40:06)
The six scariest words in the English Language are revealed when Vince McMahon announces “BRUTUS THE BARBER BEEFCAKE IS BACK!”. We hear from Brother Bruti who has an open contract upon his return. Tatanka takes on Damien Demento. Action involving the likes of High Energy, Yokozuna, and The Narcissist. Ted DiBiase accepts Beefcake’s open challenge for next week and threatens to de-face the Barber. WWF addresses the passing of Andre the Giant. Plus, Typhoon tangles with DOINK the clown, and Mr. Perfect completes “THE PERFECT PASS” in the highest-rated cable TV program in nearly a year!!!
WWF Superstars 2/6/93 (02:04:54)
“Hacksaw” Jim Duggan battles Yokozuna in a special “Knockdown Challenge” that leads to a monstrous post-match angle. The Beverly Brothers nearly kill a man. Mr. Perfect unveils his vision of the Narcissist. Plus, Doink the Clown, the Nasty Boys, and Bam Bam Bigelow. We also discuss the fallout of the Duggan/Yoko – USA/Japan angle and the backlash the WWF received from certain TV stations and the AAPAA.
WWF Wrestling Challenge 2/7/93 (02:35:02)
Matches involving High Energy, Damien Demento, the Headshrinkers, Razor Ramon, and VIRGIL!
WWF Monday Night Raw 2/8/93 – GONE TO THE DOGS!
WWF Superstars 2/13/93 (02:42:21)
Tatanka challenges Intercontinental Champion Shawn Michaels in an attempt to earn a title shot at WrestleMania. The Giant Gonzalez makes his in-ring debut against THREE opponents in a handicapped match. UPDATE with Mean Gene as he talks Hacksaw’s injury. Vince McMahon sits down with Brutus Beefcake. Crush returns to action after his injury from Doink. Even more matches with the Narcissist & the Steiner Brothers. Plus, Bam Bam Bigelow challenges Earthquake to a match next week!
WWF Wrestling Challenge 2/14/93 (03:05:10)
Razor Ramon battles Typhoon. And following the match, Razor Ramon has a knockdown drag-out fight with Mr. Perfect! Promos from Money Inc and High Energy about their upcoming title match. Plus, action with the Nasty Boys, Bam Bam Bigelow, DOINK, & the Undertaker.
WWF ON TSN 2/14/93 – ALFRED HAYES TALKS “BORING” BOB BACKLUND & SHUTTLECOCKS! (03:14:55)
WWF Monday Night Raw 2/15/93 (03:17:20)
Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake returns to the ring after nearly 3 years to take on “Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase. This of course leads to the big angle where Money Inc tries to reinjure the face of the Barber when IRS interferes with the Briefcase. Matches with Yokozuna and the Steiners. Trouble with commentary audio leads to the Macho Man stealing Rob Bartlett’s headset! Plus, a 15-Man Battle Royal with a GIANT surprise!
INTERNATIONAL EXCLUSIVES (03:35:43)
We break away from the action in the States to take a look at a few matches aired on international WWF programming including Crush vs. Razor Ramon, Shawn Michaels vs. Owen Hart, Tatanka vs. Razor Ramon, and Shawn Michaels vs. Crush
WWF Superstars 2/20/93 (03:37:37)
It’s the battle of the big men when Bam Bam Bigelow takes on the mighty Earthquake. The wife of Hacksaw, Debra Duggan comments on her husband’s injuries and wants him to retire. An Update on Brutus Beefcake’s injury from Raw. Rare Audio of MSG Promos from the teams of Mr. Perfect & Bret Hart as well as Lex Luger & Razor Ramon. Plus, Razor Ramon, Kamala, Mr. Perfect, The Undertaker are all in action.
WWF Wrestling Challenge 2/21/93 (03:53:23)
Money Inc defend the WWF Tag Team Titles vs. Owen Hart & Koko B. Ware. Matches involving the Crush, the Steiner Brothers, and the Narcissist battles Virgil!
WWF Monday Night Raw 2/22/93 (03:57:32)
HEEEE’S BAAA-AAACK! It’s the return of HULK HOGAN, Brother. First, Vince McMahon has a sit-down interview with the Hulkster discussing his “I’m only human” past, before a SECOND in-ring interview where the Hulkster announces Jimmy Hart as his new manager and the formation of the MEGA MANiACS with brother Brutus “the Barber” Beefcake, dude. Bam Bam Bigelow takes on the future Scotty Too Hotty. Crush battles “Terrific” Terry Taylor. The Undertaker wrestles Skinner, sort of. And big six-man action with Shawn Michaels & The Beverly Brothers vs. The Nasty Boys & Tatanka.
WWF Superstars 2/27/93 (04:13:55)
Doink the Clown takes on the Big Boss Man in BBM’s final WWF TV match for nearly 6 years! Vince McMahon talks to Hacksaw’s father, “Police Chief” Duggan who wants to see his son return to the ring. Ray Rougeau talks with Harvey Wippleman and his Giant Gonzalez. Rare Audio of MSG Promos from Doink & the Macho Man. Jim Powers finds out what happens when you use the mirror of the Narcissist. Matches with Yokozuna & the Nasty Boys. Doink shows Raymond Rougeau a magic trick. Plus, Mr. Perfect shows off his Perfect Shots on the basketball court.
WWF MANIA 2/27/93 – We chat the NEW REPO MAN… New Mask, New Gear. And a BOUNTY REWARD? (04:26:50)
WWF Wrestling Challenge 2/28/93 (04:28:47)
Action with IC Champion Shawn Michaels, the Bushwhackers, Mr. Perfect, the Headshrinkers, & Kamala!
WWF Monday Night Raw 3/1/93 (04:31:47)
WWF Champion Bret “Hitman” Hart defends against Fatu of the Headshrinkers in a solid bout. Can the Hitman fend off interference from both Afa & Samu at ringside? Crush crushes a Coconut, bruddah. Doink meets Koko B. Ware. Vince McMahon interviews Money Inc about their WrestleMania match against the Mega Maniacs. “The Narcissist” Lex Luger faces PJ Walker (the future Aldo Montoya/Justin Credible). All of this while Rob Bartlett thinks he’s Elvis Pressley.
