For all shows including our archived content visit our Patreon page - https://www.patreon.com/wiwcool Pro wrestling history. WWE, WCW, NWA, AEW, NXT, NJPW, TNA, Impact, ROH, AWA, ECW, and the pioneer era of pro wrestling. Karl Stern (DragonKingKarl) is a pro wrestling historian who has produced the DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Audio Show for over 15 years at Wrestling Observer. This is the free version of some of the pro wrestling podcasts we produce at When It Was Cool. There is much more available to Patreon supporters. Enjoy these free shows for a deep dive into pro wrestling history and retro pop culture. Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan, Steve Austin, Frank Gotch, William Muldoon, Lou Thesz, Bruno Sammartino, Strangler Lewis, Farmer Burns, Bob Armstrong, Ron Fuller, Jerry Lawler, The Rock, Chris Jericho, Andre the Giant, Dusty Rhodes, and hundreds more are discussed. This feed now also features selected retro pop culture reviews from our Patreon website.
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When It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl) is a sports podcast hosted by When It Was Cool, with 20 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.
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When It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)
History of the NWA World Heavyweight Title - 1970s and 1980s
Aug 18, 202636 min
On this episode I cover the late 1970s through the 1980s where the NWA World title was held multiple times by Ric Flair but also by Dusty Rhodes, Harley Race, Tommy Rich, Kerry Von Erich, Ron Garvin, Sting and others and how the title fell from being the top belt in all of pro wrestling to the number two title withing just WCW. Please check out my latest book covering the years 1986 and 1987. DragonKingKarl's 1986-1987 Pro Wrestling Omnibus is available through Amazon.
When It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)
Uphill Both Ways Podcast - 2007
Aug 17, 20261h 11m
Mike and Joseph break out the turntables and cassette players as they dive back into the musical world of the 70s and 80s. First albums, first singles, first concerts - it's all here. Plus, Joseph tells of his exploits at getting free records and driving hours to see concerts multiple days a week. Of course, there's also a Mix-Tape Challenge to cover. New Wave to heavy metal, funk to hard rock - this one goes to eleven!
When It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)
September 29 1986 Wrestling Observer Newsletter
Aug 11, 202649 min
This week I take a deep dive into the September 29, 1986 issue of Dave Meltzer's Wrestling Observer Newsletter and look at the events unfolding just before the tragic car accident of Magnum TA which changed the course of pro wrestling history. Plus, Chris Adams gets charged for assaulting an airline pilot and THE MASTER BLASTER arrives to save the dying AWA (Spoiler alert - It died anyway).
When It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)
DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show - The History of the NWA World Title Part 2 - The Territorial Era
Aug 4, 202638 min
This is the second part of my series about the history of the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) World heavyweight title. On this episode I cover most of the Harley Race era including other champions like Terry Funk, Jack Brisco, Giant Baba, Dusty Rhodes and more. It was a huge era for the NWA where the world champion literally traveled the world and territory to territory defending the NWA heavyweight title.
When It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)
Uphill Both Ways Podcast - 2006
Aug 3, 20261h 9m
There is nothing wrong with your television. Do not attempt to adjust the picture. We are now controlling the transmission. We control the horizontal and the vertical... You are about to experience the awe and mystery which reaches from the deepest inner mind to - - the outer limits. Yeah, okay, that doesn't work too well for an audio show like a podcast, but you get the idea - it's time to talk science fiction! But before the guys can get back to the future, they've got a mix-tape challenge involving locations on a map to get to. Let's roll the tape!
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