Greetings From Allentown is a podcast taking a look at the history of pro wrestling through the lens of weekly TV episodes from the 70s through the 90s covering WWF, WCW, and much more!
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GFA Live 209: WWF Superstars 11-04-1989
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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* …
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GFA Live #208: WWF Superstars 10-28-1989
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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…
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GFA Live #207: WWF Superstars 05-04-1991
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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…
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GFA Live #206: WWF Championship Wrestling 11-02-1985
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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 …
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GFA Live #205: The Karate Kid (1984) Part 2
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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…
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GFA Live #204: The Karate Kid (1984) Part 1
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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…
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GFA Live #203: WWF Superstars 10-21-1989
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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'…
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GFA Live #202: Saturday Night's Main Event 10-14-1989
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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…
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GFA Live #201: WWF Superstars 10-14-1989
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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…
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GFA Live #200: WWF Superstars 10-07-1989 (Genius and Mr. Perfect join forces)
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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…
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GFA Live #199: WWF Superstars 09-30-1989 (Coronation of the Macho King)
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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 …
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GFA Live #198: WWF Wrestling Challenge 09-24-1989 (Savage captures the crown)
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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…
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GFA Live #197: WWF Superstars 09-16-1989
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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…
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GFA Live #196: WWF Superstars 09-09-1989 (Rude attacks Piper on Brother Love Show)
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GFA Live #196: WWF Superstars 09-09-1989 (Rude attacks Piper on Brother Love Show) by Greetings From AllentownBy Greetings From Allentown
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GFA Live #195: WWF Wrestling Challenge 09-03-1989
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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…
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GFA Live #194: WWF SummerSlam 1989 (Part 2)
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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…
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GFA Live #193: WWF SummerSlam 1989 (Part 1)
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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…
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GFA Live #192: WWF Superstars 08-26-1989 (Andre punks Warrior)
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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…
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GFA Live #191: WWF Superstars 08-19-1989
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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 …
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GFA Live #190: WWF Superstars 08-12-1989
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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…
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GFA Live #189: WWF Superstars 08-05-1989
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GFA Live #189: WWF Superstars 08-05-1989 by Greetings From AllentownBy Greetings From Allentown
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GFA Live #188: Saturday Night's Main Event 07-29-1989
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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 …
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GFA Live #187: WWF Superstars 07-29-1989
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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…
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GFA Live #186: WWF Superstars 07-22-1989
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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…
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GFA Live #185: The Breakfast Club (1985)
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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 …
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