Talking Rasslin' With Pondwater & Amy

Dusty Rhodes vs. Tully Blanchard: The American Dream vs. The Perfect Ten!Two legends. One bitter rivalry. And a whole lot of BAD BLOOD!This week on Talking Rasslin’ With Pondwater & Amy, we're heading back to the glory days of Jim Crockett Promotions to revisit one of the most personal and unforgettable feuds of the 1980s!On one side, "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes, the working man's hero who could make an arena erupt with a single elbow. On the other, Tully Blanchard, the arrogant, ruthless "Perfect Ten" who knew exactly how to get under your skin!We're diving into the battles over the NWA World Television Championship, the unforgettable involvement of Baby Doll, the Great American Bash, Starrcade, and the growing influence of the Four Horsemen.What made these two such perfect enemies? Was Tully one of Dusty's greatest rivals? And just how much did Baby Doll change the course of this legendary feud?Plus, Amy's Trivia, plenty of old-school rasslin' memories, and the usual fun and foolishness you've come to expect!🎙️ Talking Rasslin’ With Pondwater & AmyOld School Rasslin'. Great Stories. No Holds Barred!Subscribe, share, and join us as we celebrate the days when rasslin' was RASSLIN'!

“The Podfather” Conrad Thompson joins Pondwater Dave & Amy on Talking Rasslin’ for a conversation about wrestling fandom, collecting memorabilia, and WrestleManiaBelt.com! Hear Conrad share his passion for the history, stories, and collectibles that make being a wrestling fan so special.

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This week on Talking Rasslin' With Pondwater & Amy, we're going back to one of the greatest tag-team rivalries in professional wrestling history!Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson battled Bobby Eaton, Dennis Condrey, Stan Lane and the always-dangerous tennis racket of Jim Cornette in a rivalry that stretched from Mid-South Wrestling to Jim Crockett Promotions and helped define tag-team wrestling in the 1980s.We'll revisit the legendary Mid-South battles, Cornette getting a face full of cake, the NWA World Tag Team Championship wars, the scaffold matches, and the change from Dennis Condrey to Stan Lane.Plus, we'll break down the psychology that made these matches work. Why was Ricky Morton so good at getting an audience emotionally invested? What made Bobby Eaton such a special performer? How important was Cornette? And which version of the Midnight Express was the best?Then it's Amy's Trivia, your comments and questions, and the big debate:🏆 Were the Midnight Express and Rock 'n' Roll Express the greatest tag-team rivalry of all time?Grab a seat, turn up the volume, and get ready to mark out. It's time for Talking Rasslin' With Pondwater & Amy!

We’re heading back to World Class Championship Wrestling in 1983 and 1984 for one of the promotion’s most heated rivalries: “Gentleman” Chris Adams vs. “Gorgeous” Jimmy Garvin.We’ll look at how the feud started, why the personalities clicked so well as opponents, the role of Sunshine and Precious, the matches and angles that kept escalating, and why this rivalry became one of the defining feuds of the WCCW era.Plus, Amy has trivia, and we’ll dig into the little details that made Dallas wrestling feel larger than life.

🏆 This Week on Talking Rasslin’ with Pondwater & Amy!We're heading back to Thanksgiving night, 1983, for the historic Starrcade '83: A Flare for the Gold!We take a deep dive into Ric Flair's quest to reclaim the NWA World Heavyweight Championship from Harley Race, including the infamous $25,000 bounty Race placed on Flair's head and how Bob Orton Jr. and "Dirty" Dick Slater collected it by taking Flair out of action!Plus, Amy brings the trivia, and this week's That Boy Was Busy takes a look at Harley Race's absolutely insane wrestling schedule from July 1983!One legendary rivalry. One historic night. And a whole lot of old-school rasslin'!Jump in the Pond! 🤼‍♂️🔥

This week on Talking Rasslin’, Pondwater Dave and Amy dive into Netflix’s new four-part documentary Hulk Hogan: Real American, a look at the life, legend, contradictions, and complicated legacy of Terry Bollea. From the birth of Hulkamania and WrestleMania superstardom to Hollywood Hogan, family struggles, controversy, fame, ego, and the blurred line between the man and the gimmick, this documentary gives us plenty to unpack.Was this a true look behind the curtain, or another coat of red-and-yellow paint on the Hulk Hogan myth machine? Dave and Amy break down what worked, what felt missing, and why Hogan remains one of wrestling’s most important, most debated, and most impossible-to-ignore figures.Grab your vitamins, say your prayers, and join us as we ask the big question: who was the real American: Hulk Hogan, Terry Bollea, or the story wrestling fans chose to believe?

The past hits hard… the present hits fast.This week on Talking Rasslin’ with Pondwater & Amy, we dive back into The Curse of the Von Erichs Part 2… and it doesn’t get any easier.We break down the next chapter of one of wrestling’s most tragic and powerful family stories—what hit harder, what surprised us, and the moments that still stick with you after the credits roll.Then we shift gears to today’s wrestling landscape as we talk about the latest WWE releases—who’s gone, what it means for the roster, and where some of these talents could land next.As always, expect strong opinions, deep dives, and a few moments that go completely off the rails.🎙️ Join Pondwater Dave & Amy for another back porch breakdown of wrestling past and present.Ask

This week on Talking Rasslin’, Pondwater Dave & Amy take a deep dive into the powerful first episode of A&E Biography: The Curse of the Von Erichs.From the rise of the Von Erich dynasty to the emotional weight behind one of wrestling’s most tragic family stories, we break down what A&E got right… and where we think they could’ve gone deeper.But the biggest moment of the episode? A major bombshell revelation about Fritz Von Erich that completely changes how parts of this story are viewed.Did the episode truly capture the legacy of World Class Championship Wrestling? Did it do justice to David Von Erich and the family’s impact on the business?Join us as we share our thoughts, reactions, and perspective on one of the most talked-about wrestling documentaries in years.

This week on Talking Rasslin’, Pondwater & Amy are diving into one of the biggest debates in wrestling… 🤼‍♂️🔥WWE released their list of the 50 Greatest WrestleMania Matches of All Time, and we’re breaking down the TOP 10!Do they got it right?Who got snubbed?And what matches deserve to be #1?Expect strong opinions, classic moments, and plenty of RASSLIN’ TALK as we debate some of the greatest matches to ever happen on the Grandest Stage of Them All.💬 PLUS: We’re taking your thoughts LIVE from the chat—so come argue with us!👉 Join us and let’s settle it…What REALLY are the greatest WrestleMania matches ever? 🎙️💥

This week on Talking Rasslin’, we’re kicking off a brand-new series: “The 100 Best Matches To See Before You Die”, based on WWE’s 2014 ranking.✅ Week One covers matches #91–100We’ll break down what made the list, what still holds up, what we’d move around, and which picks might have you yelling at your screen (the fun kind).Drop your thoughts in the comments: Which match from 91–100 deserves a higher spot… and which one doesn’t belong?#TalkingRasslin #WrestlingMatches #WWE #BestMatches #ProWrestling #MarkoutMoments

This week on Talking Rasslin’, Pondwater Dave and Amy shine the spotlight on some of the most underrated managers in wrestling history. Everyone talks about Bobby Heenan and Jimmy Hart, but who are the managers that deserve more credit?We’ll discuss names that helped shape the business but don’t always get the recognition they deserve.Plus, Pondwater recaps a wild weekend featuring:Bayou Independent WrestlingThe baseball circus that is the Savannah BananasWrestling road stories and behind-the-scenes chaosIt’s another fun mix of wrestling history, stories from the road, and plenty of laughs.

This week on Talking Rasslin’ with Pondwater & Amy, we celebrate the unforgettable career of Kerry Von Erich — the Modern Day Warrior, the Texas Tornado, and one of the most electrifying stars to ever step inside the ring.From the emotional triumph at Texas Stadium defeating Ric Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, to his run in the WWF as the Texas Tornado, we’re breaking down the biggest moments that defined Kerry’s legacy.We’ll talk:• The historic Flair match and its impact• World Class Championship Wrestling at its peak• Kerry’s transition to WWF• The Intercontinental Championship victory• His connection with fans and the Von Erich legacyIt’s a celebration of the highs, the history, and the moments that made Kerry unforgettable.Join Pondwater Dave & Amy as we dive into one of Texas wrestling’s most iconic careers.

On this special episode of Talking Rasslin’ With Pondwater & Amy, we pay tribute to one of professional wrestling’s most beloved stars, David Von Erich, on the 42nd anniversary of his passing.We count down the Top 10 highlights of David’s incredible career, revisiting the matches, milestones, and unforgettable moments that cemented his legacy in wrestling history. From championship glory to iconic rivalries, we reflect on the impact he left on the sport and why his name still echoes through arenas and memories alike.Join us as we celebrate the life, career, and enduring legend of David Von Erich. A tribute for longtime fans and new viewers alike. 🕯️🏆

This week on Talking Rasslin’, the self-proclaimed First Lady of the Arn Anderson Fan Club finally steps up to the mic to talk all things The Enforcer. Amy dives into Arn Anderson’s legendary career, his impact on professional wrestling, favorite moments, and why his no-nonsense style still commands respect today. From classic promos to spine-buster memories, this episode is a heartfelt and fun tribute to one of wrestling’s most respected icons.

This week on Talking Rasslin’, we’re paying tribute to one of the greatest tag teams ever: The Midnight Express, with a focus on the Bobby Eaton + Dennis Condrey era. We break down the chemistry, the style, and the moments that made them tag team royalty, plus why their legacy still hits today.And then, we’ve got fresh stories from the road: Amy recaps her weekend, including getting to spend time with Arn Anderson. Behind-the-scenes vibes, classic rasslin’ energy, and a few “you had to be there” moments.Join us, drop your favorite Midnight Express matches in the comments, and let’s talk some rasslin’. 🎙️#TalkingRasslin #MidnightExpress #BobbyEaton #DennisCondrey #ArnAnderson #TagTeamWrestling #MarkoutMoments

This week on Talking Rasslin’ with Pondwater & Amy 🔥We’re joined by Matt Classic, owner of the AIWF (Allied Independent Wrestling Federations), to talk about the worldwide pro wrestling alliance, the state of independent wrestling, and what’s ahead for AIWF.Plus, we break down all the chaos, surprises, and fallout from Elimination Chamber.Indie insight. Chamber reactions. Real rasslin’ talk.Don’t miss it. 🎙️💥

Pondwater & Amy welcome 2nd-generation powerhouse, “The World Breaker” Brick Savage to the show. Brick talks legacy, intensity, championships, and the mindset it takes to dominate inside the ring. From family roots to breaking bodies, this one hits hard from bell to bell.

This week on Talking Rasslin’, Amy is back, and we’ve got a STACKED show!We’re breaking down John Cena’s Last Match — the moment, the emotion, the legacy, and whether WWE stuck the landing for one of the greatest careers in wrestling history.Then we’re joined by Devon Anello of MPX Wrestling, who stops in to talk Texas wrestling, the grind, the character work, and what’s next inside the MPX ring.Expect laughs, hot takes, sentimental Cena talk, and a deep dive into what makes MPX one of the most exciting independents running today.Grab a seat, grab a drink, and let’s talk rasslin’.Presented by: MarkoutMoments.net

This week on Talking Rasslin’, Amy is away — so Pondwater is taking the wheel and diving DEEP into one of wrestling’s most brutal, emotional, and storytelling-heavy stipulations:The Dog Collar Match.Using the legendary Greg “The Hammer” Valentine vs “Rowdy” Roddy Piper Dog Collar Match from Starrcade ’83 as our blueprint, we’re breaking down:🐶 Why the Dog Collar Match exists⛓️ The psychology behind the chain💥 Violence, pacing, and the ebb-and-flow of control🎨 How Valentine and Piper turned brutality into art🎤 Piper’s iconic ear injury & the emotional fallout📚 How this match set the standard for all future Dog Collar boutsNo fluff, no shortcuts — just pure analysis of one of the most important matches in NWA/WCW history.Plus: Pondwater takes your comments, questions, and dives into why the Dog Collar Match deserves WAY more respect in today’s wrestling landscape.

On the next Talking Rasslin’ with Pondwater & Amy, we’re breaking down one of the most intense matches in wrestling history — the Tully Blanchard vs. Magnum TA “I Quit” Cage Match from Starrcade 1985.We’ll walk through the brutality, the storytelling, the psychology, the iconic ending, and why this match still stands as the gold standard for violence and emotion inside a steel cage.Then we’re jumping to 2024 and recapping everything from WWE Survivor Series — the highlights, surprises, returns, and the moments that hit (and didn’t hit).Classic NWA meets modern WWE… and Pondwater & Amy are right in the middle of it.