05-04-2020, 06:13 PM | #1 |
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Squared Circle Gazette Radio #156 - The WWF in 1990 Part 1
It's been a while, so hope you don't mind the post - for the first time in 2020, SCG Radio returns for part one of a three-part series examining the year 1990 in the WWF. In part 1, we look at the WWF's struggles entering the year, the decision to go with Hulk Hogan Vs. Ultimate Warrior at WrestleMania 6, and go through the timeline of events that turned what was thought to be the biggest money match in three years to a colossal disappointment. Featuring all the facts and figured you'd expect, we break down the problems with the build to the show, issues with pay-per-view providers, Vince McMahon's initial foray into the bodybuilding world, problems with the heel side of the company, Vince's battle with Ed Tunney and the Canadian legal system, the WWF signing Mike Tyson to be a special referee in 1990 and the media fallout, and analyse the decision to move to the Ultimate Warrior as the top guy in the company and what the early indications were, as well as when the momentum started to crumble. A really in-depth look at the first third of 1990, check it out and let us know your thoughts on the road to Mania 6 and Hogan Vs. Warrior!
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05-04-2020, 11:09 PM | #2 |
Cranky Kong
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Oh fuck yes, I was just about to throw on 83 Weeks, but I'm going to listen to this instead. I've missed you guys!
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05-05-2020, 06:07 AM | #3 |
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why would anyone listen to 83 weeks when they could do more fulfilling things, like staring at a wall?
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05-06-2020, 12:41 AM | #4 |
Cranky Kong
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Fuck off. People are allowed to enjoy things, and nobody asked you to listen. My bottom line was giving props to SCG.
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05-06-2020, 06:30 AM | #5 |
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05-06-2020, 10:01 AM | #6 |
Cranky Kong
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Good episode, as per usual. Please keep us posted!
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05-06-2020, 01:41 PM | #7 |
Feeling Oof-y
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Tbf, if these guys got their shit together and released more than 1 episode every 4 months we’d not even need to listen to other podcasts.
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05-06-2020, 05:20 PM | #8 |
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My WWF interest drops off a cliff after Wrestlemania 5. The heel side was so thin by 1990. That was a problem with Warrior's title run. Hogan was paired with Quake so that left Rick Rude as the top heel, which made for a recycled feud with Warrior. Rude definitely brought the best out of Warrior though but it had been done a year ago.
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05-08-2020, 09:53 AM | #9 |
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Missed your podcasts. Honestly, they’re my favourites in wrestling. Never listened to Kyle Ross, but he was excellent. Thanks!
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