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We hope you enjoy this BONUS edition of the Grenade show as Ray Russell conducts a very special interview with wrestling legend Bob Roop. In this episode, we catch up with what Bob has been doing since retirement before we head back in time to talk the early days. At the top of the program Roop will also address recent comments made by Ron Fuller and Kevin Sullivan, touching on his issues while in the Knoxville territory that led to the defection of the Knoxville 5 and "Plan B" video.
From there, we go back in time to talk Bob breaking into the business, meeting Sam Muchnick, flamboyant Eddie Graham, amateur colleague Larry Kristoff's only pro match, some GREAT stories involving Sputnik Monroe (including Sputnik getting cute with Danny Hodge), and we learn that there's heat... and then, there's Ron Wright Heat!
Other topics include... which promoter paid the best, what Gordon Solie was like behind the scenes, Larry Heinimi and his Cadillac, the absurdity of a wristlock, the Snake Pit training grounds in Florida, the heat getting Mario Galento, and so much more! Other names discussed in this episode include Jack Brisco. Ron Garvin, Bob Orton, Dick Slater, Verne Gagne, Dale Lewis, Mephisto - Frankie Cain, Louie Tillet, Hiro Matsuda, Sonny King, Gordon Nelson, Danny Hodge, The Great Boris Malenko, and Ron Simmons (DAMN!).
A former National AAU Champion and U.S. Olympian, Bob doesn't hold back and opens up about his time in the world of Professional Wrestling.
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We hope you enjoy this BONUS edition of the Grenade show as Ray Russell conducts a very special interview with wrestling legend Bob Roop. In this episode, we catch up with what Bob has been doing since retirement before we head back in time to talk the early days. At the top of the program Roop will also address recent comments made by Ron Fuller and Kevin Sullivan, touching on his issues while in the Knoxville territory that led to the defection of the Knoxville 5 and "Plan B" video.
From there, we go back in time to talk Bob breaking into the business, meeting Sam Muchnick, flamboyant Eddie Graham, amateur colleague Larry Kristoff's only pro match, some GREAT stories involving Sputnik Monroe (including Sputnik getting cute with Danny Hodge), and we learn that there's heat... and then there's Ron Wright Heat!
Other topics include... which promoter paid the best, what Gordon Solie was like behind the scenes, Larry Heinimi and his Cadillac, the absurdity of a wristlock, the Snake Pit training grounds in Florida, the heat getting Mario Galento, and so much more! Other names discussed in this episode include Jack Brisco. Ron Garvin, Bob Orton, Dick Slater, Verne Gagne, Dale Lewis, Mephisto - Frankie Cain, Louie Tillet, Hiro Matsuda, Sonny King, Gordon Nelson, Danny Hodge, The Great Boris Malenko, and Ron Simmons (DAMN!).
A former National AAU Champion and U.S. Olympian, Bob doesn't hold back and opens up about his time in the world of Professional Wrestling.
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From there, we go back in time to talk Bob breaking into the business, meeting Sam Muchnick, flamboyant Eddie Graham, amateur colleague Larry Kristoff's only pro match, some GREAT stories involving Sputnik Monroe (including Sputnik getting cute with Danny Hodge), and we learn that there's heat... and then, there's Ron Wright Heat!
Other topics include... which promoter paid the best, what Gordon Solie was like behind the scenes, Larry Heinimi and his Cadillac, the absurdity of a wristlock, the Snake Pit training grounds in Florida, the heat getting Mario Galento, and so much more! Other names discussed in this episode include Jack Brisco. Ron Garvin, Bob Orton, Dick Slater, Verne Gagne, Dale Lewis, Mephisto - Frankie Cain, Louie Tillet, Hiro Matsuda, Sonny King, Gordon Nelson, Danny Hodge, The Great Boris Malenko, and Ron Simmons (DAMN!).
A former National AAU Champion and U.S. Olympian, Bob doesn't hold back and opens up about his time in the world of Professional Wrestling.
Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.
Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com
Follow us on "X" (formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade
Follow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE located at https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade
Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade as we continue to add new videos from throughout wrestling history.
Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia
Includes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, random Bonus Video drops, and more!
We hope you enjoy this BONUS edition of the Grenade show as Ray Russell conducts a very special interview with wrestling legend Bob Roop. In this episode, we catch up with what Bob has been doing since retirement before we head back in time to talk the early days. At the top of the program Roop will also address recent comments made by Ron Fuller and Kevin Sullivan, touching on his issues while in the Knoxville territory that led to the defection of the Knoxville 5 and "Plan B" video.
From there, we go back in time to talk Bob breaking into the business, meeting Sam Muchnick, flamboyant Eddie Graham, amateur colleague Larry Kristoff's only pro match, some GREAT stories involving Sputnik Monroe (including Sputnik getting cute with Danny Hodge), and we learn that there's heat... and then there's Ron Wright Heat!
Other topics include... which promoter paid the best, what Gordon Solie was like behind the scenes, Larry Heinimi and his Cadillac, the absurdity of a wristlock, the Snake Pit training grounds in Florida, the heat getting Mario Galento, and so much more! Other names discussed in this episode include Jack Brisco. Ron Garvin, Bob Orton, Dick Slater, Verne Gagne, Dale Lewis, Mephisto - Frankie Cain, Louie Tillet, Hiro Matsuda, Sonny King, Gordon Nelson, Danny Hodge, The Great Boris Malenko, and Ron Simmons (DAMN!).
A former National AAU Champion and U.S. Olympian, Bob doesn't hold back and opens up about his time in the world of Professional Wrestling.
Creators and Guests
What is The Wrestling Memory Grenade?
You pull the pin and we’ll pick up the pieces… Join host Ray Russell for an exciting trip down Memory Lane as we analyze and discuss years of wrestling history from your favorite promotions. From Hulkamania to Mulkeymania, from the Four Horsemen to the nWo, from the Midnight Express to the Lex Express. Which promotion are we deep diving into next? What year have we time-traveled back to now? Tune in and find out!