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Hulk Hogan’s Rock ’n’ Wrestling: The Cartoon That Body‑Slammed Saturday Mornings

Hulk Hogan’s Rock n Wrestling turned Saturday mornings into a wild mix of cartoons, wrestlers, and pure eighties energy, creating a world where heroes flexed, villains plotted, and kids couldn’t look away.

WrestleMania 2: Bigger, Louder, and Everywhere

Mickey Yarber

WrestleMania 2 turned one night into a coast‑to‑coast experiment. Three cities, three crowds, and a steel‑cage finale proved the WWF was determined to grow bigger, louder, and bolder, pushing wrestling further into the national spotlight.

Hulk Hogan and the Heel Turn That Shocked the Wrestling World

Mickey Yarber

In all the history of professional wrestling, few moments have rivaled the seismic shock of Hulk Hogan’s heel turn at WCW Bash at the Beach on July 7, 1996. For over a decade, Hogan had

Ben Cooper Halloween Costumes from the ’80s (and late ’70s)

OldSchool80s

Most of us who grew up during the ’70s and ’80s very likely have had the experience of wearing a Ben Cooper Halloween costume. You might not necessarily know them by the brand name, but

Friday Flix: May 1982

Pitfall Gary

May kicks off the summer blockbuster season! We’ll see some great movies over the next four weeks. In May 1982 there was one movie theater in my home town. The big movies listed below made

The House Show: SNME 12 – Birth of the Mega Powers

Kevin Decent

Here it comes. Are they going to? Is this happening? The handshake that rocks the wrestling world is here! On today’s episode of WWF Saturday Night’s Main Event we bear witness to the birth of the

The House Show SNME Episode 11: WrestleMania III Fallout

Kevin Decent

It just wouldn’t be pro wrestling without some controversy. This eleventh edition of WWF Saturday Night’s Main Event took place April 28, 1987 (aired May 2) at the Edmond P. Joyce Center in Notre Dame,

The House Show: SNME 10 – WrestleMania III Build Up

Kevin Decent

The biggest sports entertainment event of our childhood is nigh. This episode of Saturday Night’s Main Event features most of the Superstars who will appear in front of 93,000 fans in just a few weeks.

The House Show: SNME 9 – Educator News Network

Kevin Decent

We interrupt our regularly scheduled The House Show podcast for this breaking news. The Educator is down! Tune in to this week’s show as we discuss our fallen co-host and how he’s doing with the

The House Show: SNME 8 – This is Where the Power Lies

Kevin Decent

Look! Look at our hands! Your trios tag team champions of The House Show hung and bung to discuss WWF Saturday Night’s Main Event 8. This episode was taped November 15, 1986 (aired November 29)

The House Show: SNME 6 – Battle of the Big Boys

Kevin Decent

When big bellies collide! No it’s not time for your trios tag team champions of The House Show to meet up at the local buffet. (Not yet.) It’s time for the sixth episode of Saturday

Check Out Those Ads! – The Adventures of Superman #475

Pitfall Gary

Superman has been saving earth for over 80 years. He’s one of the first superheroes to hit comics, making his debut in Action Comics #1, 1938! Over those 80 years Superman has starred in over

The House Show: Saturday Night’s Main Event 5 – Five Count

Kevin Decent

Five! Five! Three isn’t good enough. Welcome to the fifth episode of Season 3 of The House Show and the first episode to feature legendary gargantuan heel, King Kong Bundy. Saturday Night’s Main Event 5

The House Show: Saturday Night’s Main Event EP 04 ‘Fun in the Sun’

Kevin Decent

On today’s episode we have a new sponsor and a new contest! We have two codes for a free copy of the debut issue of Retrofied magazine. Head over to the @TRNHouseShow on Twitter and

The House Show SNME: Halloween Episode

Kevin Decent

Taped on Halloween night and airing two nights later, it’s the Halloween episode! The heels and babyfaces have taken sides and will compete in challenges throughout the evening. But with a twist! Saturday Night’s Main

The House Show SNME: Uncle Elmer’s Wedding

Kevin Decent

Take off your shoes and get ready for the most entertaining episode of WWF Saturday Night’s Main Event! Your wedding venue is Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford, NJ where 8,000 guests have RSVP for

The House Show: Saturday Night’s Main Event 1

Kevin Decent

It’s a new year and you know what that means! The House Show is back with Season 3 which will be focusing on the iconic WWF network TV series, Saturday Night’s Main Event. This pilot