We're still in the 80s and we're flying high! Hogan is still drawing his legion of fans and the WWE is running 2,3, and even 6 (yes SIX) shows in a day. Things are good and Hogan's best friend in the business would get his highest profile run, albeit in the form of a very odd gimmick.Brutus Beefcake had become "The Barber" and was struttin' and cuttin' his way to headlining Summerslam with Hogan against Savage and Zeus. Yeah, remember him?!Go back in time and relive yet another chapter in the ongoing history of the world's biggest federation, and fill in another year in the 80s on your Timeline shelf!Rise of Ultimate Warrior...teaching Zeus...birth of 'The Barber'...the Pat Patterson flag...Tully and Arn...Scary Sherri...cutting hair...Dr Zahorian...Dusty Rhodes, Common Man...plus MORE!!!00:00 Nostalgia Trip: 80s Pop Culture and Personal Memories00:55 Life on the Edge: Conversations with Brett Michaels02:28 Wrestling Beginnings: Early Career and Influences04:32 The Barber Gimmick: Evolution and Challenges14:32 Wrestling Legends: Stories and Rivalries19:30 Behind the Scenes: Wrestling Politics and Personalities34:16 Wrestling Lifestyle: Travel, Matches, and Mayhem47:51 Virgil's Travel Woes48:14 Ultimate Warrior's Locker Room Drama48:32 Rick Rude's Toughness49:43 Hogan and Savage's Title Dynamics50:44 Randy Savage's Jealousy Issues52:05 Pat Patterson's Influence52:37 WrestleMania Haircut Incident55:35 Scary Sherry's Career01:20:26 Fred Ottman's Sleep Apnea01:21:23 Bobby Heenan's Legacy01:28:22 Andre the Giant's Respect01:29:56 Tiny Lister's Wrestling Debut01:33:56 Reflecting on Past Matches and Creative Freedom01:37:28 Merchandise and Financial Disputes01:40:26 Controversial Incidents and Locker Room Stories01:54:36 Holiday Shows and Grueling Schedules01:58:41 The Ultimate Warrior and Hogan's Replacement02:02:32 Steroid Scandal and Dr. Zahorian02:08:08 Coordinating Wrestling Events02:09:10 Concluding Thoughts and Final Anecdote

Today much is made about wrestling wars, but how much do wrestling fans know about the “war for Atlanta?” It was very real and saw the biggest stars in wrestling being utilized by the NWA to protect what was seen as an assault on one of its major territories. Standing opposite the Alliance and Jim Barnett was Ann Gunkel, widow of promoter and wrestling star Ray Gunkel.Join host Jim Cornette and Bill Eadie, The Masked Superstar, one of the Georgia territory’s huge stars and bookers, for a trip down Atlanta way. Go inside the Georgia wrestling operation before TBS, Black Saturday, and the Crocketts. Hear the stories surrounding the area’s colorful stars like Tommy Rich, T Bolt Patterson, Freebirds, Mr. Wrestling I and II, Ole Anderson, and so many more. Jump in, we’re heading to Hot-lanta!00:00 The Rise of Professional Wrestling in Georgia01:37 The Golden Era of Georgia Wrestling02:53 The Tragic Death of Ray Gun Gun03:56 The Wrestling War of 197204:43 Jim Barnett's Influence and the Return of Georgia Championship Wrestling05:55 Introduction to Back to the Territories06:20 Bill Edie's Journey in Georgia Wrestling08:14 The Wrestling TV Block and Behind the Scenes10:07 The Wrestling War: Personal Experiences14:33 Transition to the Mass Superstar18:38 The Omni and the Wrestling Scene in the 1970s25:54 The Grueling Weekly Schedule of Georgia Wrestlers32:08 Locker Room Stories and Promoter Dynamics46:03 The Importance of Authenticity in Wrestling Personas46:53 The Art of Improvisation in Wrestling47:32 Trust and Confidence Among Wrestlers51:13 The Role of Promos in Building Wrestling Feuds57:39 The Financial Landscape of Wrestling in the Late 70s and Early 80s01:05:41 Challenges and Controversies in Wrestling01:14:59 The Legacy of Wrestling Territories and Events01:22:40 Touring Japan: A Wrestler's Experience01:23:04 The Rise of TBS and Nationwide Wrestling01:23:54 Ohio Territory Revival01:24:26 Memorable Matches and Venues01:26:50 Dusty Rhodes' Impact and Betrayal01:37:27 The Influence of Roddy Piper01:39:13 Ray Stevens: A Wrestling Legend01:49:52 The Decline of Georgia Wrestling01:51:44 The Fall of Georgia Championship Wrestling02:03:14 Final Thoughts on Georgia Wrestling

THE IRON SHEIK — Former wrestling star now seeing a resurgence in mainstream popularity due to his outrageousantics.ERIC SIMMS — The Sheik’s longtime manager and handler.Join KayfabeCommentaries on this HILARIOUS and POIGNANT investigative journey inside the rebirth of the Iron Sheik.No punches are pulled as we try to get to the bottom of it all — Are the Internet “shoots” legit? How contrived isevery public appearance now? Is the renewed market- ability a stroke of genius or a stroke of luck?Join us for this wild journey and meet a most unlikely pairing!00:00 The Fate of Pro Wrestlers After the Spotlight00:36 Reinventing a Wrestling Legend: The Iron Sheik01:25 The Iron Sheik's Feud with Brian Blair04:28 Substance Use in Wrestling10:20 The Iron Sheik's Internet Fame13:51 Behind the Scenes: Managing the Iron Sheik19:06 Controversial Incidents and Legal Troubles40:31 The Iron Sheik's Relationship with Hulk Hogan42:39 Hogan and Sheik's Reunion43:21 Hogan's Broken Promises46:01 Sheik's Rant on Bubba the Love Sponge49:21 Sheik on Howard Stern49:39 Ultimate Warrior Confrontation01:03:00 Sheik's Outburst at Pub 4601:24:31 Sheik's Financial Struggles01:27:33 Final Thoughts and Promotions