Podcast
Rumble Retrospective
A monthly look at the history of World Wrestling Entertainment's iconic annual event, the Royal Rumble. Plus interviews with people in and out of the pro wrestling business, and supplemental mini-episodes about topics related to the show.
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- Episodes
- 18
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 27 min
- On air since
- 2026
- Latest episode
- 5 days ago
Episodes
18 episodes, newest first
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11 min
Sgt. Slaughter, G.I. Joe (Random Ramble) Bonus
Show notes
As a treat for our friends on the main feed, we're sharing a free excerpt from our first Patreon-exclusive bonus podcast "Random Ramble". In this piece, we look at how Sgt. Slaughter became the first real-life G.I. Joe.
Find Rumble Retrospective on social media: FB/X/IG/T/BS at therumbleretro, email me at rumbleretrospective@outlook.com, or join us on our Discord at https://discord.gg/D557SjWZcK.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/RumbleRetrospective and get exclusive bonus content.
Intro and Outro themes composed by Jayme McDonald. You can find more by searching Chatterless on your favorite platform. He makes music. All kinds.
Logo and cover art design provided by Michael J. Cohen at Arkangel Wulf Design & Illustration. Check him out at arkangelwulf.com!
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42 min
No Holds Barred (w. Kurtis Maguire) Bonus
Episode 15
Show notes
For a little extra fun, we are joined by Kurtis Maguire of the "Take 5: Men Talking Movies" podcast to take a close look at Hulk Hogan's first starring role in the WWF-produced "No Holds Barred".
Check out his podcast here: https://youtube.com/@thehockeynobody.bsky.social?si=ApsZjIEQe__ZnaDn
Find Rumble Retrospective on social media: FB/X/IG/T/BS at therumbleretro, email me at rumbleretrospective@outlook.com, or join us on our Discord at https://discord.gg/D557SjWZcK.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/RumbleRetrospective and get exclusive bonus content.
Intro and Outro themes composed by Jayme McDonald. You can find more by searching Chatterless on your favorite platform. He makes music. All kinds.
Logo and cover art design provided by Michael J. Cohen at Arkangel Wulf Design & Illustration. Check him out at arkangelwulf.com!
Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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42 min
Royal Rumble 1992 - Bonus Looks w. Nick Boyd
Episode 14
Show notes
Talking about being a wrestling fan growing up and today with superfan Nick Boyd. Then we get Nick's thoughts on the 1992 Royal Rumble.
Find Rumble Retrospective on social media: FB/X/IG/T/BS at therumbleretro, email me at rumbleretrospective@outlook.com, or join us on our Discord at https://discord.gg/D557SjWZcK.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/RumbleRetrospective and get exclusive bonus content.
Intro and Outro themes composed by Jayme McDonald. You can find more by searching Chatterless on your favorite platform. He makes music. All kinds.
Logo and cover art design provided by Michael J. Cohen at Arkangel Wulf Design & Illustration. Check him out at arkangelwulf.com!
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46 min
Royal Rumble 1992
Episode 13
Show notes
Did 1992 really produce the greatest Royal Rumble of all time? Join us as we take a look.
Find Rumble Retrospective on social media: FB/X/IG/T/BS at therumbleretro, email me at rumbleretrospective@outlook.com, or join us on our Discord at https://discord.gg/D557SjWZcK.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/RumbleRetrospective and get exclusive bonus content.
Intro and Outro themes composed by Jayme McDonald. You can find more by searching Chatterless on your favorite platform. He makes music. All kinds.
Logo and cover art design provided by Michael J. Cohen at Arkangel Wulf Design & Illustration. Check him out at arkangelwulf.com!
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11 min
Minisode - "Ravishing" Rick Rude
Episode 12
Show notes
Did we rob our audience of a close look at the "Ravishing One"? Well let's fix that on today's minisode about none other than "Ravishing" Rick Rude.
Find Rumble Retrospective on social media: FB/X/IG/T/BS at therumbleretro, email me at rumbleretrospective@outlook.com, or join us on our Discord at https://discord.gg/D557SjWZcK.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/RumbleRetrospective and get exclusive bonus content.
Intro and Outro themes composed by Jayme McDonald. You can find more by searching Chatterless on your favorite platform. He makes music. All kinds.
Logo and cover art design provided by Michael J. Cohen at Arkangel Wulf Design & Illustration. Check him out at arkangelwulf.com!
Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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7 min
Minisode - The 1979 Intercontinental Title Tournament: Extended Edition
Episode 7
Show notes
Join us for this revised and extended version of one our previous mini-sodes, highlighting the creation of the Intercontinental Championship.
Find Rumble Retrospective on social media: FB/X/IG/T/BS at therumbleretro, email me at rumbleretrospective@outlook.com, or join us on our Discord at https://discord.gg/D557SjWZcK.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/RumbleRetrospective and get exclusive bonus content.
Intro and Outro themes composed by Jayme McDonald. You can find more by searching Chatterless on your favorite platform. He makes music. All kinds.
Logo and cover art design provided by Michael J. Cohen at Arkangel Wulf Design & Illustration. Check him out at arkangelwulf.com!
Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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34 min
Royal Rumble 1991 - Bonus Looks w. SharkPig Gaming
Episode 11
Show notes
We get nostalgic with Brett from SharkPig Gaming and look at the 1991 Royal Rumble and other childhood memories.
Check out SharkPig Gaming's YouTube channel at:
www.youtube.com/@SharkPig_Gaming
Drop him a comment and tell him that Rumble Retrospective sent you!
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"Stone Cold" Steve Austin by Lexitan Gaming:
www.youtube.com/@LeXiTaN_Gaming
(Who will be joining us soon!)
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Find Rumble Retrospective on social media: FB/X/IG/T/BS at therumbleretro, email me at rumbleretrospective@outlook.com, or join us on our Discord at https://discord.gg/D557SjWZcK.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/RumbleRetrospective and get exclusive bonus content.
Intro and Outro themes composed by Jayme McDonald. You can find more by searching Chatterless on your favorite platform. He makes music. All kinds.
Logo and cover art design provided by Michael J. Cohen at Arkangel Wulf Design & Illustration. Check him out at arkangelwulf.com!
Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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41 min
Royal Rumble 1991
Episode 10
Show notes
It's time to dig in to the World Wrestling Federation's 1991 Royal Rumble event. How did real life events shape this show?
Find Rumble Retrospective on social media: FB/X/IG/T/BS at therumbleretro, email me at rumbleretrospective@outlook.com, or join us on our Discord at https://discord.gg/D557SjWZcK.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/RumbleRetrospective and get exclusive bonus content.
Intro and Outro themes composed by Jayme McDonald. You can find more by searching Chatterless on your favorite platform. He makes music. All kinds.
Logo and cover art design provided by Michael J. Cohen at Arkangel Wulf Design & Illustration. Check him out at arkangelwulf.com!
Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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30 min
Royal Rumble 1990 - Bonus Looks (w. Dylan Roth)
Episode 9
Show notes
This episode we're joined by Dylan Roth of The Pod Universe for a chat about the 1990 Royal Rumble and storytelling in wrestling.
Check out The Pod Universe here: https://linktr.ee/thepoduniverse?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=b4e6966e-1fd9-44a6-9b81-b0e4e1645969
and Dylan's band No Jersey here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2SM5WM2cA86eRmNDx2DK1F?si=GbwtdP5_QruMP63DAwXkqg&utm_source=copy-link&sci=spotify%3Acard-config%3A6otCK7DWizmOK19xdutC9M
Find Rumble Retrospective on social media: FB/X/IG/T/BS at therumbleretro, email me at rumbleretrospective@outlook.com, or join us on our Discord at https://discord.gg/D557SjWZcK.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/RumbleRetrospective and get exclusive bonus content.
Intro and Outro themes composed by Jayme McDonald. You can find more by searching Chatterless on your favorite platform. He makes music. All kinds.
Logo and cover art design provided by Michael J. Cohen at Arkangel Wulf Design & Illustration. Check him out at arkangelwulf.com!
Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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41 min
Royal Rumble 1990
Episode 8
Show notes
A new decade begins with the first Royal Rumble of the 90's!
Find Rumble Retrospective on social media: FB/X/IG/T/BS at therumbleretro, email me at rumbleretrospective@outlook.com, or join us on our Discord at https://discord.gg/D557SjWZcK.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/RumbleRetrospective and get exclusive bonus content.
Intro and Outro themes composed by Jayme McDonald. You can find more by searching Chatterless on your favorite platform. He makes music. All kinds.
Logo and cover art design provided by Michael J. Cohen at Arkangel Wulf Design & Illustration. Check him out at arkangelwulf.com!
Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5 min
Minisode - The 1979 Intercontinental Championship Tournament
Episode 7
Show notes
In this minisode, we take a look at the "historic" debut of the WWF Intercontinental Championship.
Find Rumble Retrospective on social media: FB/X/IG/T/BS at therumbleretro, email me at rumbleretrospective@outlook.com, or join us on our Discord at https://discord.gg/D557SjWZcK.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/RumbleRetrospective and get exclusive bonus content.
Intro and Outro themes composed by Jayme McDonald. You can find more by searching Chatterless on your favorite platform. He makes music. All kinds.
Logo and cover art design provided by Michael J. Cohen at Arkangel Wulf Design & Illustration. Check him out at arkangelwulf.com!
Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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27 min
Interview - "Gorgeous" Michelle Starr
Episode 6
Show notes
TW: Brief discussion of homophobia.
In this episode, we interview legendary Pacific Northwest wrestler, promoter, trainer, and Hall of famer "Gorgeous" Michelle Starr about the early days of his career, working with the WWF and more.
Find Rumble Retrospective on social media: FB/X/IG/T/BS at therumbleretro, email me at rumbleretrospective@outlook.com, or join us on our Discord at https://discord.gg/D557SjWZcK.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/RumbleRetrospective and get exclusive bonus content.
Intro and Outro themes composed by Jayme McDonald. You can find more by searching Chatterless on your favorite platform. He makes music. All kinds.
Logo and cover art design provided by Michael J. Cohen at Arkangel Wulf Design & Illustration. Check him out at arkangelwulf.com!
Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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35 min
Royal Rumble 1989
Episode 5
Show notes
This episode we take a deep dive into Royal Rumble 1989.
Find Rumble Retrospective on social media: FB/X/IG/T/BS at therumbleretro, email me at rumbleretrospective@outlook.com, or join us on our Discord at https://discord.gg/D557SjWZcK.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/RumbleRetrospective and get exclusive bonus content.
Intro and Outro themes composed by Jayme McDonald. You can find more by searching Chatterless on your favorite platform. He makes music. All kinds.
Logo and cover art design provided by Michael J. Cohen at Arkangel Wulf Design & Illustration. Check him out at arkangelwulf.com!
Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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7 min
Minisode - Two More 1988 Royal Rumbles?
Episode 4
Show notes
This episode we discuss two untelevised house shows from March 1988 that may held their own Royal Rumble matches.
Find Rumble Retrospective on social media: FB/X/IG/T/BS at therumbleretro, email me at rumbleretrospective@outlook.com, or join us on our Discord at https://discord.gg/D557SjWZcK.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/RumbleRetrospective and get exclusive bonus content.
Intro and Outro themes composed by Jayme McDonald. You can find more by searching Chatterless on your favorite platform. He makes music. All kinds.
Logo and cover art design provided by Michael J. Cohen at Arkangel Wulf Design & Illustration. Check him out at arkangelwulf.com!
Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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25 min
Interview - "Mr. Beefy Goodness" Vance Nevada
Episode 3
Show notes
This episode we discuss Canadian wrestling history with veteran wrestler, author and historian "Mr. Beefy Goodness" Vance Nevada.
Get your own copy of his book "(Un)Controlled Chaos" from Friesen Press: https://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000260142682/Vance-Nevada-(Un)Controlled-Chaos
Find Rumble Retrospective on social media: FB/X/IG/T/BS at therumbleretro, email me at rumbleretrospective@outlook.com, or join us on our Discord at https://discord.gg/D557SjWZcK.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/RumbleRetrospective and get exclusive bonus content.
Intro and Outro themes composed by Jayme McDonald. You can find more by searching Chatterless on your favorite platform. He makes music. All kinds.
Logo and cover art design provided by Michael J. Cohen at Arkangel Wulf Design & Illustration. Check him out at arkangelwulf.com!
Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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18 min
Royal Rumble 1988
Episode 2
Show notes
Our first full look at the first full Royal Rumble in 1998.
Find Rumble Retrospective on social media: FB/X/IG/T/BS at therumbleretro, email me at rumbleretrospective@outlook.com, or join us on our Discord at https://discord.gg/D557SjWZcK.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/RumbleRetrospective and get exclusive bonus content.
Intro and Outro themes composed by Jayme McDonald. You can find more by searching Chatterless on your favorite platform. He makes music. All kinds.
Logo and cover art design provided by Michael J. Cohen at Arkangel Wulf Design & Illustration. Check him out at arkangelwulf.com!
Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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15 min
Introductions and the 1987 Test Run
Episode 1
Show notes
Welcome to Rumble Retrospective! Let us tell you a bit about your host, the show, and then dive in to our first Rumble.
Timestamps:
0:54 - About Greg
2:25 - About The Show
3:23 - A Disclaimer
4:11 - Some Quick Definitions
6:10 - The Creation of the Royal Rumble
7:22 - The 1987 Royal Rumble Test
...7:47 - The One Man Gang
...8:43 - Match Results From The Show
...10:49 - The Not Quite Play-By-Play
...11:48 - The Aftermath
12:46 - Closing, Thanks & Credits
Find Rumble Retrospective on social media: FB/X/IG/T/BS at therumbleretro, email me at rumbleretrospective@outlook.com, or join us on our Discord at https://discord.gg/D557SjWZcK.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/RumbleRetrospective and get exclusive bonus content.
Intro and Outro themes composed by Jayme McDonald. You can find more by searching Chatterless on your favorite platform. He makes music. All kinds.
Logo and cover art design provided by Michael J. Cohen at Arkangel Wulf Design & Illustration. Check him out at arkangelwulf.com!
Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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1 min
Trailer Trailer
Show notes
About Rumble Retrospective...
Find Rumble Retrospective on social media: FB/X/IG/T/BS at therumbleretro, email me at rumbleretrospective@outlook.com, or join us on our Discord at https://discord.gg/D557SjWZcK.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/RumbleRetrospective and get exclusive bonus content.
Intro and Outro themes composed by Jayme McDonald. You can find more by searching Chatterless on your favorite platform. He makes music. All kinds.
Logo and cover art design provided by Michael J. Cohen at Arkangel Wulf Design & Illustration. Check him out at arkangelwulf.com!
Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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