Best GrappleCon Podcasts (2025)

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Stoop 77: GrappleCon 3, Websites, "Death Match" the Novel, & More! 1:39:40

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We're back with a new Wrestling Stoop as Bob Roop prepares for the Glory Days Grapplecon 3 event in Lutz. FL. Bob & co-host Ray Russell discuss the GrappleCon event, the new BobRoop.com website, the thought process that went into writing Bob's first novel "Death Match", plus they talk random topics that range from the Hart Family to the humble Ron …

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Stoop 79: Final Episode of 2025, Q&A Time With Fun Stories, Memories, & More! 1:57:10

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Join us for a very special 2-Hour Q&A edition of the Wrestling Stoop. As Bob Roop & Ray Russell prepare for a hiatus through the holidays, Bob answers more fan questions and shares other memories from throughout his career in the wrestling business. We discuss a "worked shoot" match between Roop & Bob Orton vs. The Brisco Brothers, the Tampa wrestl…

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Stoop 78: 2-YEAR ANNIVERSARY, GETTING PERSONAL, BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! 1:27:23

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The Wrestling Stoop celebrates its 2-Year Anniversary as part of the WrestleCopia Podcast Network. Bob Roop & Ray Russell both share their personal life situations, health issues, family matters, and a big announcement is made in regards to the future of the Podcast! Please take a moment to read my (Ray's) current urgent need situation, my family, …

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Stoop 76: Andre the Giant Stories, Bar Fights, Untrained Job Guys, & More! 1:38:40

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It's a new Wrestling Stoop as Bob Roop discusses a hypothetical shoot fight between Andre the Giant vs. Olympian turned pro wrestler, Chris Taylor. Plus, we spend a good half hour sharing Andre stories before talking wrestlers getting into bar fights, untrained job guys, & more! If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue …

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Stoop 75: Talking Buddy Austin's Tragedy, Al Velasco, Black Angus, & More! 1:28:06

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This week on the Wrestling Stoop, Bob Roop takes listener questions and discusses random memories from throughout the early part of his career. We discuss the tragic tale of "Killer" Buddy Austin, the unheralded Al Velasco, Bob embracing the world of pro wrestling from the beginning, why he chose to train in Florida over Minnesota, his first encoun…

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Stoop 74: Ask Bob - Talking Killer Karl Krupp, Paratrooper Stories, A Mil Mascaras Shoot Fight? 1:27:16

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This week on the Wrestling Stoop, Bob continues to answer listener questions with a variety of topics, including the tag team debacle with Killer Karl Krupp, briefly rooming with the One Man Gang in ICW, Bob's time in the Army as a Paratrooper and how he wound up being stationed in Alaska, rumors of a shoot fight with Mil Mascaras, and more! If you…

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Stoop 73: Q&A - Talking Grizzly Smith Allegations, Angelo Poffo, Strongbow, More! 1:30:53

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This week on the Wrestling Stoop, Bob answers more of your questions as we talk more fun stories of Angelo Poffo and the ICW, Bob's fondness for traveling with Jack Brisco and Jake Roberts, how a gimmick change can not only prolong a career but enhance it in the case of Chief Jay Strongbow & Mr. Wrestling II. Plus, we dive into the darker side of p…

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Stoop 72: Talking Dave Meltzer, Dirt Sheets, "Apter Magz", & More! 1:33:49

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This week on the Wrestling Stoop, Bob Roop answers a few listener questions pertaining to his feelings on Dave Meltzer and the Wrestling Observer during the 1980s, the significance of "Apter Magazines", more Global Wrestling talk, old school legends packing "heat" for protection from fans, Smart Mark Philly Fans, the importance of enhancement talen…

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Stoop 71: Wrestling Brotherhood, Penzer, Bob Cook, Orndorff's Injury, More! 1:26:42

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The Wrestling Stoop is back as Bob Roop talks a variety of topics including more Global Wrestling, the bond and trust in the ring between wrestlers, David Penzer, Bob Cook, Jumbo Baretta, Barry Houston, we discuss how Paul Orndorff's injury that led to his atrophy actually started long before Hulk Hogan and the WWF, plus more! If you're enjoying Wr…

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Stoop 70: More Global Wrestling! (Norman Smiley, Ox Baker, Karl Gotch, More!) 1:31:20

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On this week's Wrestling Stoop, Bob Roop continues to talk his time in the Global Wrestling Alliance of the late 1980s. We discuss more of the talent as well as the business side of things. Plus, we talk Norman Smiley, sparring with Karl Gotch, the softer side of Ox Baker, "Party Animal" Steve Collins, Dr. Red Roberts, & more! If you're enjoying Wr…

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Stoop 69: Discussing Global Wrestling (Solie, Dr. Red Roberts, Death Row, More) 1:42:17

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This week on the Wrestling Stoop, Bob goes back and talks the early inception of the late 80's Florida promotion and the first publicly traded wrestling company, the Global Wrestling Alliance. We discuss how Boris Malenko played a part in getting Bob involved, meeting Dr. Red Roberts for the first time, dealing with the corporate "suits", hiring Go…

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Stoop 68: Talking the Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame and Remembering Hulk Hogan.. BROTHER! 1:37:46

3M ago1:37:46

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This week on the Wrestling Stoop Bob talks the 2025 Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame weekend and all of the awards recipients! Plus, we pay our respects in the passing of Hulk Hogan, that time Bob made THE ROCK cry(!), and Terry Garvin, Pat Patterson, & Tank Patton walk into a shower... all of that and more, this week on the Stoop! If you're enjoying Wres…

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Stoop 67: Leaving One Job, Finding Another, Hansen Spits on Herd! 1:31:24

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NEW Wrestling Stoop, as Bob Roop leaves for Waterloo to attend this year's Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame, we discuss the Hall, Bob's induction, and more about the 3-Day event. We also talk Bob's firing as booker of the Florida territory shortly before its demise, Bill Alfonso's duties during that time in the company, Bob running into Boris Malenko and …

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Stoop 66: Losing Windham, Barr & Luger! Plus Bubba Passes & Brinson's Past 1:29:58

4M ago1:29:58

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The Wrestling Stoop is back as Bob Roop talks more about his time booking the Florida territory in the mid 1980s! We discuss the passing of Bubba Douglas during a live event, Steve Brinson's run as "The Falcon" and his illegal "pharmaceutical" past, newcomers Sean Royal & Chris Champion who would go on to become the New Breed, losing Jesse Barr to …

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Stoop 65: Early Lex Luger, Fabulous Ones, Sheepherders, Tyree Pride, Ron Bass 1:36:51

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This week on the Wrestling Stoop, Bob Roop dives back into his time as the booker in Florida circa 1986. We talk Bob's extensive time working with a rookie Lex Luger, The Fabulous Ones (Stan Lane & Steve Keirn), the enigma that was Tyree Pride, Ron Bass, The Sheepherders & more! Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.pat…

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Stoop 64: Georgia Folds, Return to Florida, Maha Singh Origins, Booking Again! 1:31:00

5M ago1:31:00

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The Wrestling Stoop returns as Bob Roop talks the end of Ole Anderson's CWG in 1985, selling to Jim Crockett, the JCP takeover, Dusty Rhodes coming in as booker, Roop leaving the Crockett territory, heading back to Florida, booking for Duke Keomuka & Hiro Matsuda, Kevin & Nancy Sullivan, Mark Lewin, the creation of the Maha Singh character and what…

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Stoop 63: Ole Rebuilds Georgia After WWF Takeover 1:26:00

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This week on the Wrestling Stoop, Bob Roop dives into the aftermath and rebuilding process that Ole Anderson incurred following Vince McMahon's takeover of GCW. Hear how Ole fought to rebuild his new Georgia promotion from the ashes. With the WWF making aggressive moves into southern strongholds, Ole didn’t just push back, he tried to reclaim what …

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Stoop 62: Moolah Allegations, the Irwins, Tim Horner, Slinker, More 1:30:22

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The Wrestling Stoop returns as Bob Roop talks The Fabulous Moolah and the many allegations & stories of her pimping, sex trafficking, and requesting sexual favors from students. We also talk smart fans trying to dictate the matches, and how to veterans handled it versus the younger talent. Plus, we talk Georgia talent defecting to the WWF in 1984, …

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Stoop 61: Arn Anderson, Dutch Mantel, Ted Dibiase, Mr. Wrestling, & More! 1:32:51

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This week on the Wrestling Stoop Bob talks the art of a wrestling promo, what makes a good referee, and how to put together a match that entertains the fans. Plus, we talk more stories from the Georgia territory and beyond, featuring Ted Dibiase, Skip Young, Arn Anderson, King Kong Bundy, Mr. Wrestling (Tim Woods), Mr. Wrestling #2 (Johnny Walker),…

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Stoop 60: Ray Stevens, Larry Zbyszko, Rick Rude, Terry Taylor, Killer Brooks, More! 1:35:28

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The Wrestling Stoop is back talking more talent passing through the Georgia territory through the early 1980s. Bob shares a fun story of Assassin (Jody Hamilton), Ray Stevens, and a gun! Plus, we talk the art of getting over a squash match, bringing ICW talent like Ron Garvin & Pez Whatley over to Georgia, as well as the likes of Larry Zbyszko, Ric…

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Stoop 59: Georgia Stories w/Atlas, Orndorff, Sawyers, Armstrongs, Koloff, More! 1:35:24

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New edition of the Wrestling Stoop as Bob Roop talks his memories of some of the talent he worked with during his run in Georgia Championship Wrestling, circa 1983. We talk the infamous fight between Paul Orndorff & Tony Atlas, that saw Paul bite off a chunk of Tony's ear off! Hear what happened after the skirmish, both with Tony's ear AND him leav…

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Stoop 58: Vince Takes Over TBS, Ole Sells Stock, The Blood Oath! 1:33:16

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The Wrestling Stoop returns this week as Bob Roop talks the Vince McMahon buyout of Georgia Championship Wrestling, the wrath of Jim Barnett, Ole Anderson's response, the Brisco "Blood Oath", the end of an era at WTBS, Black Saturday, & more! Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Includes the $5…

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CAP'N 12: Guest Barry Rose (Talking Glory Days GrappleCon #2!) 39:39

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Just under a week away, March 29th, Capt. Nick Masci & Barry Rose present GLORY DAYS GRAPPLECON #2, in beautiful LUTZ, FL! Featuring Nikita Koloff, Haku/Meng, Robert Fuller, Bunkhouse Buck, Abdullah the Butcher, NWO Sting (Jeff Farmer), "Nightmare" Danny Davis, Glacier, & many more! Get your Tickets now at TIXTREE.com Please Subscribe to our Patreo…

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Stoop 57: Jim Barnett "Demoted", Vince McMahon Begins Taking Over! 1:32:57

8M ago1:32:57

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The Wrestling Stoop returns as Bob Roop & Ray Russell discuss more behind the scenes stories from Georgia Championship Wrestling from the early 1980s, including the many issues between Ole Anderson and Jim Barnett. We talk Ole Anderson's accusations of Jim Barnett stealing money from the Georgia territory, Ole removing Barnett of his financial "dut…

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CAP'N 11: Featured Guest Top Gun (Fidel Sierra) w/Fantasy!!! 49:56

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Capt. Nick Masci returns to discuss the recent Portland Wrestling Expo, the sensational event that drew hundreds of wrestling fans to meet and reminisce with the legends of the Pacific Northwest territory. Special Guest this week is the returning TOP GUN (Fidel Sierra) with special appearance by valet Fantasy! Another fun conversation as part of Ca…

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Stoop 56: The Georgia Expansion, Jim Barnett Money Issues, State Athletic Commissions 1:42:20

8M ago1:42:20

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The Wrestling Stoop returns as Bob Roop discusses the business practices of Ole Anderson and Jim Barnett in Georgia Championship Wrestling. We go deep behind the scenes as first, we discuss Ole's expansion into Ohio, Michigan, and West Virginia.. How it all came about, dealing with the Sheik & Vince McMahon Sr., the power of cable TV, making syndic…

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PORTLAND WRESTLING EXPO IS HERE!!! 12:11

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It's the final edition of the Captain's Corner Pod leading into this weekend's huge PORTLAND WRESTLING EXPO EVENT!!! It's been promoted on local Portland TV and Radio, and now this week on the podcast the Captain talks all of the big things going on this weekend and the talent involved. From Portland legends like "Grappler" Len Denton, John Nord (T…

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Stoop 55: Paul Orndorff, Road Warriors, Secret Handshakes, & More! 1:44:30

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The Wrestling Stoop is back as Bob Roop continues to talk the early 1980s in Georgia and other random memories from throughout his career. We discuss the firing of Paul Orndorff in GCW, The Road Warriors having road-rage and leaving for the AWA, the "wrestler's handshake", the Matt Borne/Brian Blair fight, Ole Anderson's no nonsense business demean…

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Stoop 54: Bret Hart, Piper, Sheik, Schultz, Payoffs, Drugs, More! 1:35:17

9M ago1:35:17

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The Wrestling Stoop is back as Bob Roop continues to discuss his time working for Ole Anderson in Georgia Championship Wrestling. We talk stories involving The Iron Sheik, "Dr. D" David Schultz, a young Bret Hart, Tommy Rich, Roddy Piper being fired, Ole's rule for no-shows, drug use in the territory, payoffs on the Georgia loop & for TV, and so mu…

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Stoop 53: Arriving in Georgia, Ole Anderson, Buzz Sawyer, Stretching Marks, More! 1:44:11

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It's the latest Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop as we begin to discuss Bob's lengthy run working for Ole Anderson and Georgia Championship Wrestling in the early 1980s. We talk leaving Mid-South and heading to Georgia, the passing of Bob's father during that time period, Bob's real feelings behind stretching marks and the "incident" from Florida that wa…

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CAP'N 10: THE GRAPPLER RETURNS! 1:00:59

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"THE GRAPPLER" LEN DENTON returns to the Captain's Corner Pod and spends another 40 minutes sharing road stories and memories from throughout his career. Some of the topics include, being forced out of Mid-South by Bill Watts, sending Denton to work for booker Ole Anderson in the Mid-Atlantic only to find out it was intentional "revenge" by the Cow…

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Stoop 52: ASK BOB #3 (Matt Borne Fired, Jose Lothario, Road Warrior Allergies, More!) 1:30:59

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It's the final episode of a trilogy of "ASK BOB ANYTHING" Q&As to kick off the new year! This week Bob continues to answer your questions and hear stories about the promiscuous Jose Lothario, Matt Borne's issues in Georgia, what are the Road Warriors allergic to(?!), Tito Santana, Tim Horner, The Destroyer, Ole Anderson, Gordon Solie, Bob's biggest…

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Stoop 51: MORE ASK BOB Q&A (Part 2 - Lawler, Orndorff, Sammartino, Guerreros, More) 1:42:38

10M ago1:42:38

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The Wrestling Stoop returns this week with ASK BOB ROOP ANYTHING... PART 2!!! Just some of the topics this week include stories involving Paul Orndorff, David Sammartino, Jerry Lawler, Sam Bass, Dick the Bruiser, the Guerreros, Grizzly Smith, the art of the working punch, the San Francisco loop, ICW spot shows, a potential booking job for Bob in Mi…

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CAP'N 09: Featuring Guest - Rocky Della Serra 54:07

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New Captain's Corner Pod with Special Guest from the territory era, Rocky Della Serra! Rocky has vivid memories of his time in the business as he talks a variety of topics including his brother Bob Della Serra, Montreal, Stampede Wrestling, Portland & Elton Owen, teaming with Frenchy Martin, (almost) teaming with Eddie Gilbert, working Puerto Rico …

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Stoop 50: ASK BOB Q&A 2025 (Part 1 - Lex Luger, JYD, Sheik, More) 1:46:23

10M ago1:46:23

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It's our milestone 50th edition of the Wrestling Stoop, kicking off 2025 with a 2-Part Q&A of "Ask Bob Anything"! Just some of the topics discussed this week include Bob Roop's time as a WCW Agent, the backstage fight between Lex Luger & Junkyard Dog in 1990, Original Sheik stories, losing days of memory from a concussion, being stabbed in the ring…

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CAP'N 08: Special Holiday Edition - A Portland Wrestling Watch-Along 38:38

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It's a special Holiday Edition of the Captain's Corner Podcast, as Capt. Nick & Ray go back in time to watch several matches from Portland Wrestling's past involving the likes of The Grappler, Scotty the Body, Abudadein, Ricky Santana, Top Gun, Brickhouse Brown, Jonathan Holliday, Ricky Vaughn (Lance Von Erich), Moondog Moretti, and more PNW stars …

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Episode 49: Leaving ICW, "PLAN B" VIDEO, Rip Did WHAT? 1:42:13

11M ago1:42:13

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Happy Holidays wishes to all from The Wrestling Stoop as Bob Roop tells more ICW stories, including how thrifty the Miser was when living on the road, and Rip Rogers masturbating in a car.. in front of Angelo Poffo! From there, hear how William Harding got PAID by Angelo Poffo after escaping the infamous "Sugar Hold Challenge". Then, we talk how bo…

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Episode 48: Lawsuit - Fuller vs. Garvin & Sugar Hold Challenge Debacle! 1:42:34

11M ago1:42:34

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This week on the Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop, we take a deep dive look into the lawsuit of one Ron Fuller (Welch) vs. Ron Garvin in the Knoxville territory. Fuller suing Garvin for the reimbursement of a $12,000 loan for a Bayliner boat (that's $52,00 0 in today's money!), and the return of Fuller's Southeastern Heavyweight Title belt! Listen to exc…

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Episode 47: Izzy Calls Out Poffo, Chicken Challenge, "The Sting", & More! 1:28:11

12M ago1:28:11

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The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop returns this Thanksgiving season with more stories from the All-Star & ICW Poffo days! We talk more "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Izzy Slapawitz cussing out Angelo Poffo for his.. thriftiness, the infamous "Chicken Challenge" and what it was designed to do, Bob working the Poffos with an "injury" that turned into great TV…

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Episode 46: All-Star Wrestling & Meeting Macho Man! 1:41:59

12M ago1:41:59

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The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop returns this week as we discuss the All-Star Wrestling promotion in Knoxville. Bob shares thoughts and stories of his time working around Randy "Macho Man" Savage, Lanny & Angelo Poffo, Pez Whatley, George Weingeroff, Yasu Fuji, Roger Smith, Joe Malenko, & much more! Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bil…

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Episode 45: KNOXVILLE 79 - GOODBYE Southeastern, HELLO All-Star! 1:30:24

12M ago1:30:24

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The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop returns this week as we discuss the "Knoxville Five" and their FINAL night in the Southeastern territory, the following week's card featuring Roop & company sitting in the crowd (find out the REAL reason why), and the first week of the brand new All-Star Wrestling promotion running opposition to the NWA. All the while…

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CAP'N 07: Featuring Guest - Kerby Strom 52:12

1y ago52:12

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NEW Captain's Corner Podcast #7 - Featuring Kerby Strom This week on Captain's Corner, Portland Wrestling Historian & Memorabilia Collector KERBY STROM joins the show! Plus, Ray and Capt. Nick talk recent dealings with Hulk Hogan, upcoming events with Ric Flair, The Wrestling Classic V, Battle Kat, Ultimate Warrior, and Kevin Vaughn (formerly Lance…

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Episode 44: KNOXVILLE - MAY 1979 (Responding to Accusations) 1:35:30

1y ago1:35:30

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The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop returns this week as we continue to tell the story of Knoxville 1979, and the defection from Ron Fuller's Southeastern territory. This week, we look at the final full month of time that Roop, Garvin, Orton, Malenko, and the rest competed for Southeastern in May of 1979. We look at the card results and for the first ti…

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Episode 43: More Knoxville 79 Discussion 1:49:04

1y ago1:49:04

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The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop returns this week with a 2-HOUR Episode #43, as Bob continues to discuss the plans to run against Ron Fuller's Southeastern territory in 1979 Knoxville. We talk the early discussions, trying to form a union, Dick Slater blowing the whistle, the ideas behind the booking from this period, Thunderbolt Patterson arriving …

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CAP'N 06: Featuring Guest Mean Mike Miller 49:45

1y ago49:45

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NEW Captain's Corner Podcast #6 - Featuring Mean Mike Miller NOTE: We apologize in advance for the audio issues during the Mike Miller Interview portion of the show (especially the first 3 questions/first 8 minutes of the interview). Mike was connected through his phone and there were audio issues on his side that we couldn't completely clean up...…

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Episode 42: The Knoxville Issues Begin (Dissecting Truths from Lore) 1:57:20

1y ago1:57:20

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The Wrestling Stoop returns this week with a 2-HOUR Episode, as Bob Roop begins to share his in-depth memories on the entire "KNOXVILLE SITUATION" of 1979. We begin to dissect the truths from the lore, how the issues really started, whose idea it was to run opposition vs. Ron Fuller. Plus, we talk talent like Dean Ho, Crusher Blackwell, & more! Ple…

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CAP'N 05: Featuring Guest Harvey Wippleman (Downtown Bruno) 56:09

1y ago56:09

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BRUNO-MANIA continues to run wild this week on the WrestleCopia Podcast Network, as Captain Nick Masci welcomes territory era manager Downtown Bruno (AKA former WWF Personality Harvey Wippleman) to the Captain's Corner Podcast! It's another great discussion, as Bruno brings his Beer and Caesar Sausage Sandwich, kicks back, and shares stories of Cen…

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Episode 41: Becoming Booker In Knoxville (A Look At Success & Tribulation) 1:22:09

1y ago1:22:09

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For anyone that has been waiting for Bob to open up about the struggles in the Southeastern territory that led to the "Knoxville 5" running opposition, the first round starts right here! It's a new Wrestling Stoop as Bob Roop continues to discuss the Knoxville territory. This week Bob shares some fun stories involving Ron & Don Wright, then goes in…

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Episode 40: Knoxville 78 (Thesz, Hickerson, Condrey, Gibson, Fullers, More!) 1:37:43

1y ago1:37:43

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It's a new Wrestling Stoop talking Knoxville 1978! Bob talks leaving San Francisco, a brief stop off in Florida, and then his arrival to the Knoxville territory! Some of the topics include... Ron Garvin's hilarious pick-up line, working Lou Thesz, Phil Hickerson & Dennis Condrey, Sylvester Ritter (the future JYD), Tony Charles, Ricky Gibson, Ron Sl…

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CAP'N 04: Featuring Guest Ricky Santana 52:38

1y ago52:38

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This week on the Captain's Corner Pod, the Capt. Nick Masci shares the latest legendary names added to the upcoming Portland Wrestling Expo! Then, Special Guest Ricky Santana joins the show for 40 minutes of fun! Ricky shares stories of his time working in the WWF, WCW, Puerto Rico, Portland, Texas All-Star, Billy Jack Haynes' OWF, and of course PN…