Podcast

Rumble Retrospective

Arts, Performing Arts, Sports, Wrestling

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

  1. 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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    11 min
  2. 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.

    42 min
  3. 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!

    Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min
  4. 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!

    Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min
  5. 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.

    11 min
  6. 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.

    7 min
  7. 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.

    34 min
  8. 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.

    41 min
  9. 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.

    30 min
  10. 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.

    41 min
  11. 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.

    5 min
  12. 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.

    27 min
  13. 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.

    35 min
  14. 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.

    7 min
  15. 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.

    25 min
  16. 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.

    18 min
  17. 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.

    15 min
  18. 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.

    1 min

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