On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about 1990 WWF Royal Rumble from January 21, 1990! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* A eulogy/autopsy on the Rougeau Brothers heel run* The Great Hogan-Savage proxy war* Being jarred by a lack of a musical theme* The improved layout of the Rumble match compared with …

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from January 20, 1990! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* Pointless time travel* Managers NOT talking during their charges' promos* Mad Men vs the Sopranos over time* Ripping on Back to the Future 2* Fun with the close caption functionality* The R…

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from January 13, 1990! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* Mildly celebrating the 5th anniversary of the podcast* Keithie's somewhat later introduction to wrestling* Hyperlocal reference of the week on Massachusetts malls past and present* Another …

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from January 6, 1990! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* The Martel-Beefcake feud being longer than anyone remembers* ABC's Wednesday night lineup in the 1989-90 TV season* Peter's prediction for Keith's plans in Las Vegas* A new distraction for U…

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from December 30, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* The odd structure of the match where the Colossal Connection win the tag titles from Demolition* Andre the Giant's title history* Huntsville, Alabama: hockey hotbed?* Royal Rumble promos b…

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from December 23, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* Sherri climbs the cage in a promo for the benefit of the Quentin Tarantino types* Modern Honky checks in with his usual insanity* Roddy Piper current events talk leads to a mention of Jon …

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the April 5, 1985 episode of Mr. Belvedere entitled "Gorgeous George" in tribute to the recently passed Bob Uecker (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* Some background on Mr. Belvedere and Bob Uecker for the uninitiated* Comparing Mr. Belvedere with other TV butle…

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from December 16, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* The theme from My Two Dads and Greg Evigan* Yet more Sapphire, cutaways, inset promos, everything* Full Blown Chamber of Commerce Vince checks in for the 2nd show in a row* Ted DiBiase giv…

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from December 9, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* Keithie does a Rick Rude promo with help from ChatGPT* Dusty Rhodes saves Sapphire, brings her to the back, does not inform catering first* Full Blown Chamber of Commerce Vince goes half as…

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from December 2, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* Stuck between Survivor Series and start of the Rumble build* Explaining Ted DiBiase changing seasonal residences* It's the same Ron Garvin as before, but he has a new shin guard!* Keithie g…

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Saturday Night's Main Event from November 25, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* The Genius beats Hulk Hogan in a fun match* Mr. Perfect destroying the winged eagle belt with a hammer* Recalling other belt-destroying angles* Charting a path for Andre t…

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from November 25, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* Let the Sapphire jokes begin!* The personal importance of Sunday's Colts-Giants game* Event Center promos for Hartford* Roddy Piper quotes multiple songs from the 80s, abuses Brother Love*…

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the final three matches of the WWF Survivor Series 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* Granting Keithie a "Two Minutes Hate"* The many, many, many, many issues with the Hogan match* Was this an opportunity to split off Rick Rude from Bobby Heenan?* Demoliti…

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the first two matches of the WWF Survivor Series 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* Rating the opening sequence of what WWF superstars are thankful for* McDonald's products and the recent headlines* The crowd reaction to Bret Hart and Randy Savage going 1 …

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from November 18, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)By Greetings From Allentown

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from November 11, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* Things people just forgot from the weekly TV shows* In praise of John Tenta's (Earthquake) turn as "John from West Virginia"* Babyfaces and hats in 1989* Pro sports firings of coaches/mana…

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from November 4, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* Demolition dominates the Brain Busters to regain the tag titles* Did the Big Bossman's hat get returned by Dusty Rhodes? How did that happen?* Bill Eadie's insanely good geographic memory* …

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from October 28, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* Old school New England restaurants* The Genius does a wonderful job as Mr. Perfect's scorekeeper and ping pong hype man* Goodbye to Widowmaker promos and his odd cadence* Dusty Rhodes and 1…

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from May 4, 1991! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* An appreciation of the Iron Sheik's 1997 theme* The road back to 1989 shows is laid out* The humorous editing of "WWF" from broadcasts* Why does Hulk Hogan think Paul Bearer is a doctor?* The bi…

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Championship Wrestling from November 2, 1985! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* Why the sudden pivot to a show from 1985* Where were we for the last several weeks?* The weirdness of the Roddy Piper-Rick McGraw match* Don Muraco clearly had some of the good …

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the feature film "The Karate Kid", released on June 22, 1984 (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* The lack of communication between Daniel and Ali* The rare (at the time) mention of Japanese internment camps* Daniel forgetting his mother TWICE on his birthday* Why…

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the feature film "The Karate Kid", released on June 22, 1984 (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* The flakiness of Lucille LaRusso* Is Daniel LaRusso actually John Cena?* Breaking down the 3 car accident that Daniel causes at the Halloween dance* Reconciling the g…

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from October 21, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* Great babyface Survivor Series teams* Al Burke's role in an Adam Sandler film* Ronnie Garvin busts out a new finisher* Paying tribute to Sid and apologizing for past sins* Jose Luis Rivera'…

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Saturday Night's Main Event from October 14, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* The start of the decline of SNME and how it relates to Saturday Night Live* Hulk Hogan and neck injuries* How Jimmy Snuka and Randy Savage as faces are sort of alike* Conti…

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from October 14, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* Imagining the Warlord and Barbarian playing cards at Keithie's house* A strange Brother Love segment where the Macho King gets rough with Queen Sherri* The ridiculousness of Cobra Kai seaso…

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from October 7, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* The Genius is apparently now a manager...and Mr. Perfect is his first protege* Demolition tries out a new finisher(?)* Jim Duggan gets angry* Mr. Perfect's rarely heard original theme, and w…

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from September 30, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* Breaking down every angle of the coronation of the Macho King Randy Savage* Which heels didn't show for the coronation, and who has an excuse?* Big Dust makes a color scheme change as he …

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Wrestling Challenge from September 24, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* Mapping out what a Larry Z match against the Ultimate Warrior would look like* Working out the logistics of an earlier Mr. Perfect babyface run* The limitations put on Ted DiBias…

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from September 16, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* Learning the Facts of Life and the weird season 1 theme son* Jake Roberts returns in a rather interesting shirt* A theory on why Joey Marella might referee more Rockers matches* The event…

GFA Live #196: WWF Superstars 09-09-1989 (Rude attacks Piper on Brother Love Show) by Greetings From AllentownBy Greetings From Allentown

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Wrestling Challenge from September 3, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* Why Keithie's Lord Al voice has gotten better over time* Dusty Rhodes and Mean Gene get funky like a monkey on the interview platform* The Widowmaker Barry Windham and his nonsens…

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF SummerSlam '89 from August 28, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* The amazing interview montage with Piper, Heenan, Rude, and Charlotte's favorite son Ronnie Garvin* The CAULDRON finally make an appearance, but how did they generate the smoke?* Rick Ru…

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF SummerSlam '89 from August 28, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* The airing of outtakes with cursing* Comparing PPV announce teams* Trying to make sense of and creating an alternate timeline for the Brain Busters* A showcase for Bret Hart and his Summ…

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from August 26, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* Keithie defends the Dusty polka dots as they make their in-ring debut* Modern Honky reflects on one time tag partner Dino Bravo* Hulk Hogan: the other Last Man Standing* Further psychoanalys…

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from August 19, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* Remembering the great Dabney Coleman* What anecdote would you use as a contestant on Jeopardy!* An appreciation of Paul Giamatti* Andre the Giant slowly falls over* Promos that aren't crazy …

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from August 12, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* Isaiah Thomas(es) over time* Defining what is a special referee and what is a regular referee* A rare (lately) Akeem solo promo* Pete Doherty and his gear from the future* Trash cans in Fran…

GFA Live #189: WWF Superstars 08-05-1989 by Greetings From AllentownBy Greetings From Allentown

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Saturday Night's Main Event from July 18, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* The historic nature of this show* Hulk Hogan randomly interacts with a former NWA World champion* Hard to digest finishes in the Brain Busters-Demolition match* More crapping …

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from July 29, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* The WrestleMania experience in Philadelphia* Keithie meets King Haku with Pete's assist!* Is The Warlord really a total sweetheart, why yes, he is* The wrestler who was a dick to Keithie at Wr…

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from July 22, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* Trying to make sense of the WrestleCon "Cheesecake Factory" menu* Dusty Rhodes interrupts the Big Bossman, steals nightstick, handcuffs....and a hat from God knows where* Hogan/Beefcake and Sa…

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the feature film "The Breakfast Club", released on February 15, 1985 (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* Getting detention in high school* The concept and role of the Vice Principal in a school* Alternate names for a bathroom* Who shows the most emotional growth …

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from July 15, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* Dusty Rhodes serves up tacos and enchiladas and takes a taste for himself* Hulk Hogan and Brutus Beefcake start a series of homoerotic promos* Modern Honky has a lot to say* The first appearan…

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from July 8, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* Dusty Rhodes does some garbage man work with his trademark charm and of course, no gloves* Hulk Hogan threatens his own fans with violence* Zeus and the "Beefcake Barber"* More Hillbilly Jim Ev…

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from July 1, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* Dusty Rhodes does some plumbing work with his trademark charm and no gloves* Complaining about The Rock on current WWE TV* One man's belief that Hulk Hogan should win an Oscar* The glorious lau…

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from June 24, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* Rick Rude closes his eyes, gets set up by a "wench" per Jesse Ventura* Modern Honky discusses Jimmy Snuka and Roddy Piper* Dusty Rhodes on the importance of animal excrement* The No Holds Barr…

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from June 17, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* Dusty Rhodes pumps some gas, flirts with a woman* The Honky Tonk Man does what Pennsylvania prosecutors couldn't: make Jimmy Snuka pay for his crimes* The "Vince McMahon went off the deep end …

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WCW Clash of the Champions 7 from June 14, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* Guys in neck braces* Ric Flair with a subdued promo from the sectional couch in his living room* Alternate Jim Cornette angles with the Dynamic Dudes* Keithie gets up early to wa…

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WCW Clash of the Champions 7 from June 14, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* The hottest crowd ever, literally and figuratively* Ranger Ross' brief run as the most over man in wrestling* The God damn Ding Dongs* Is Jim Ross the Albert Pujols of wrestling …

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from June 10, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* Dusty Rhodes grinds some meat as a butcher has the time of his life* Rick Rude possibly staying loyal to his wife in Minnesota* Addressing the unpleasantness that is Vincent Kennedy McMahon* T…

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from June 3, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* The big guy is back in the Event Center, so place your bets* Dusty Rhodes delivers some very strange pizzas* Planning to meet Sid at Wrestlecon and the expected letdown* Children go on camera t…