Episode 408: Getting Dangerous On Twitter

In Episode 408 of Stick to Wrestling, host John McAdam welcomes guest Rich Richardson, a 21-year radio veteran and lifelong wrestling fan, for a deep dive into the golden era of World Class Championship Wrestling. The conversation spans nostalgic memories of intimate arenas, legendary performers like the Von Erichs, Midnight Express, and Fantastics, and the tragic decline of World Class following the 1986 Texas stadium show. The hosts debate hypotheticals—such as whether the Midnight Express and Fantastics could have rivaled the Von Erichs and Freebirds as a tag team pairing, or if the Dangerous Alliance could have been the greatest faction of all time. They also reflect on missed opportunities in wrestling history, including the underutilization of stars like Steve Austin, Eddie Gilbert, and Jeff Jarrett, and lament the WWE Hall of Fame’s exclusion of Cyndi Lauper despite her pivotal role in advancing women’s wrestling. The episode closes with a candid discussion about Chris Adams’ wrestling school, where Rich shares his experience as a broadcaster-in-training and offers a nuanced view of Adams’ mentorship—praised for nurturing talent like Stone Cold Steve Austin, but criticized for uneven attention and personal struggles. The hour flies by as both hosts reflect on the beauty, flaws, and enduring passion of professional wrestling.