Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam

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  Episode 430: Seinfeld’s Nutshell 11.09.2026 1t 4min

  This week the STICK TO WRESTLING Universe welcomes Lou Kipilman as it’s guest, and we take questions from our listeners! — Did Bobby Heenan spoil the surprise when Hogan came out and he asked “Whose side is he on”? — What might the old Mid-Atlantic territory looked like had it not been for the 1975 … Continue reading Episode 430: Seinfeld’s Nutshell →
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  Episode 429: Egotistical Hambone 04.09.2026 2t 15min

  This week on STICK TO WRESTLING, we’re hopping in the time machine and looking back at the WWF in September 1986! — A New Era Begins: Championship Wrestling and All-Star Wrestling are out, replaced by Superstars of Wrestling and Wrestling Challenge—game-changing flagship shows that made the WWF look like the pro wrestling equivalent of the … Continue reading Episode 429: Egotistical Hambone →
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  Episode 428: Who Do You Complain To? 28.08.2026 59min

  This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we talk the UWF, formerly known as Mid-South Wrestling, during the months of July and August 1986. We talk Bill Watts, Michael Hayes, Missy Hyatt, Ted Dibiase, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Terry Gordy, Jim Ross, Eddie Gilbert, “Dr. Death” Steve Williams, Dark Journey, Sting, One Man Gang, Terry Taylor, Buddy … Continue reading Episode 428: Who Do You Complain To? →
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  Episode 427: Hand Grenades 21.08.2026 1t 9min

  This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we present Part Two of our revisited 1976 Year-End Awards! Part One is here, where we discuss 1976 Wrestler of the Year: https://mcadampod.com/index.php/2026/05/22/episode-414-the-top-ten-wrestlers-of-1976/ This week John McAdam, Bob Smith, and Steve Generelli talk Bruno Sammartino, Terry Funk, Nick Bockwinkel, The Andersons, Stan Hansen, Superstar Billy Graham, Dusty Rhodes, The … Continue reading Episode 427: Hand Grenades →
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  Episode 426: This Will Not Work 14.08.2026 2t 23min

  This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review the NWA, also known as Jim Crockett Promotions, covering the entire month of August 1986! We talk Ric Flair, Dusty Rhodes, Baby Doll, Magnum T.A., Jim Cornette, Dick Murdoch, Tully Blanchard, Buddy Landell, Nikita Koloff, Rock & Roll Express, Arn Anderson, Ron Garvin, Road Warriors, Dutch Mantell, … Continue reading Episode 426: This Will Not Work →
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  Episode 425: The WWF meets The Vines 07.08.2026 2t 18min

  This week on STICK TO WRESTLING, we’re stepping back into July 1986, one of the most eventful months of the Rock ‘n’ Wrestling era. Alliances crumble, new stars emerge, old rivalries get even hotter, and the WWF continues its rapid transformation into the hottest promotion in North America. We cover Hulk Hogan, Roddy Piper, Bobby … Continue reading Episode 425: The WWF meets The Vines →
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  Episode 424: Moolah’s House 31.07.2026 59min

  This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we take questions from our listeners! Including but not limited to: –Why didn’t the WWF and other territories have more Babyface vs Babyface matches? — Could an old school type promotion work in 2026? — What were our best and worst live pro wrestling experiences? — Who should NOT … Continue reading Episode 424: Moolah’s House →
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  Episode 423: Life Insurance? We’ll Live Forever. 24.07.2026 1t 11min

  This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review the UWF, formerly known as Mid-South Wrestling, through May and June of 1986! We talk Bill Watts, The Freebirds, Ted Dibiase, Dusty Rhodes, Eddie Gilbert, Steve Williams, Sting, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Nikita Koloff, One Man Gang, Rick Steiner, The Fantastics, Dark Journey, Road Warriors, Terry Taylor, Buzz … Continue reading Episode 423: Life Insurance? We’ll Live Forever. →
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  Episode 422: A Promotion’s Pinnacle 17.07.2026 1t 33min

  This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review the NWA / Jim Crockett Promotions during the month of July 1986! We talk Ric Flair, Dusty Rhodes, The Road Warriors, Magnum TA, Tully Blanchard, Jim Cornette, Ole Anderson, Baby Doll, Rock & Roll Express, Big Bubba Rogers, Nikita Koloff, J.J. Dillon., Midnight Express, Jimmy Valiant, Ron … Continue reading Episode 422: A Promotion’s Pinnacle →
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  Episode 421: As The Years Go Passing By 10.07.2026 1t 13min

  This week on STICK TO WRESTLING, we rank and discuss the greatest years in WWWF/WWF history, from 1976 through 1995! Johnny Mac and Steve lived through every one of those trips around the Sun, and they have plenty of information, and even more opinions, to share. On the discussion table: — The year the WWF … Continue reading Episode 421: As The Years Go Passing By →
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  Episode 420: Machine Delivery 03.07.2026 1t 54min

  This week on STICK TO WRESTLING, we review the WWF during the month of July 1986! — Paul Orndorff finally turns on Hulk Hogan, who somehow never saw it coming. Then again, neither did TV commentator Bruno Sammartino. — The Machines make their television debut through a series of vignettes, and Bobby Heenan takes a … Continue reading Episode 420: Machine Delivery →
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  Episode 419: Catcalls, Rumors, Sad Memories, and more. 26.06.2026 1t 4min

  Johnny Mac is joined by frequent co-cost Steve Generelli, and we have a casual discussion about old school wrestling! We talk bad main events at small shows in upstate New York, people we hope are alive and not in prison, ditching Junior High Spring dances to see attend pro wrestling events, how many live events … Continue reading Episode 419: Catcalls, Rumors, Sad Memories, and more. →
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  Episode 418: Saturday Morning Comedies 19.06.2026 1t 46min

  This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review the NWA during the month of June 1986 with popular returning host Jammie Ward! We talk Ric Flair, Dusty Rhodes, Jim Cornette, Magnum T.A., Road Warriors, Ole Anderson, Jimmy Garvin, Nikita Koloff, Big Bubba Rogers, Rock & Roll Express, Tully Blanchard, Krusher Kruschev, Baby Doll, Jimmy Valiant, … Continue reading Episode 418: Saturday Morning Comedies →
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  Episode 417: I Would Have Been Brutus 12.06.2026 1t 13min

  This week on STICK TO WRESTLING Johnny Mac and Steve Generelli take questions from the STICK TO WRESTLING Universe on the WWF during the year of 1986! On the discussion table: — What would have happened if the wrestlers went on strike the night before Wrestlemania 2? — Did Jimmy Hart surprisingly win the trade … Continue reading Episode 417: I Would Have Been Brutus →
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  Episode 416: Hulk Junior 05.06.2026 1t 15min

  This week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by Richard Land from thehistoryofwwe.com! We review the WWF during the month of 1986 and we discuss: — Billy Jack Haynes is back in the WWF after a legendary bridge burning with Don Owen and the Portland territory. We tell you what happened and why it wasn’t always … Continue reading Episode 416: Hulk Junior →
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  Episode 415: The Four Horsemen Are Born 29.05.2026 2t 16min

  This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we take a deep dive into the NWA during the month of May 1986! — Ole Anderson makes a shocking return, leading directly to the formation of the Four Horsemen. — Two masked men seek vigilante justice against Jim Cornette following his assault on Baby Doll. — Tully Blanchard … Continue reading Episode 415: The Four Horsemen Are Born →
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  Episode 414: The Top Ten Wrestlers of 1976! 22.05.2026 1t 21min

  This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we are joined by not only Steve Generelli, but former PWI Managing Editor Bob Smith and we have an awesome discussion about the Top Ten Wrestlers of 1976! — Not everyone agrees on Number One. — Bruno Sammartino’s injury had a huge impact on the wrestling industry. — Bruno … Continue reading Episode 414: The Top Ten Wrestlers of 1976! →
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  Episode 413: What’s Old Is New Again 15.05.2026 1t 36min

  This week on STICK TO WRESTLING it’s Part Two of our review the WWF during the month of April 1986! We talk Hulk Hogan, Bobby Heenan, Bruno Sammartino, Terry Funk, Randy Savage, Jimmy Hart, Ricky Steamboat, the Hart Foundation, Jesse Ventura, Jake Roberts, Harley Race, Andre The Giant, Adrian Adonis, King Bong Bundy, British Bulldogs, … Continue reading Episode 413: What’s Old Is New Again →
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  Episode 412: Back By Noon Tomorrow 08.05.2026 1t 29min

  This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review the WWF during the month of April 1986! We talk Hulk Hogan, Bobby Heenan, Bruno Sammartino, Terry Funk, Randy Savage, Jimmy Hart, Ricky Steamboat, the Hart Foundation, Jesse Ventura, Jake Roberts, Harley Race, Andre The Giant, Adrian Adonis, King Bong Bundy, British Bulldogs, Fred Blassie, Greg Valentine, … Continue reading Episode 412: Back By Noon Tomorrow →
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  Episode 411: That Means You Work For Me 01.05.2026 1t 22min

  This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we discuss the 1986 World Class Championship Wrestling’s Texas Stadium show, what led up to it, and what came after it! — March 26, 2001 was the end of WCW. For practical purposes, May 4, 1986 was the end of WCCW. It just took us a while to figure … Continue reading Episode 411: That Means You Work For Me →