RassleRecap

It's WAR GAMES!! Dusty Rhodes is back in WCW, but on commentary! He's a funny guy with great insight, once you get used to his voice and can understand him. We also get our first women's match in YEARS...well, a couple months in our show's timeline. Justin squeezes in some Rick Knox jokes. Lastly, we see our first major botch since beginning RassleRecap. We are glad that Flyin' Bryan was okay! Who the hell built that cage?!?!?

Starrcade is typically a fan favorite (especially with Justin and Michelle). This year is a bit of an exception. It's a worldwide tag tournament, with some random non-tournament tag matches thrown in, a SHOCKING (ha), yet terrible reveal of the Black Scorpion and, according to Justin, shiny oatmeal?!

Oh man, we've made it! It's THAT time! The Gobbledy Gooker makes his first appearance on this special Thanksgiving show! That's not the only someone that makes their first appearance, but the Gobbledy Gooker isn't quite as legendary as... THE UNDERTAKER. Every thing is now right in the world. Lastly...for Pete's sake, keep politics out of wrestling!

Warning: This is a BIZARRE wrestling show to watch! Justin and Michelle discuss the Black Scorpion and his big magic trick that had JR speechless, the Phantom of the Microphone Tony Schiavone and the weirdest ending to a match that we've seen yet. To top it all off... this episode of RassleRecap ends SO hilariously, yet so perfectly for this particular show. 

SURPRISE! It's a Monday and you're getting a new episode! Well, a mini episode! 

Michelle met her HERO, Sting, along with wrestling legend Mick Foley this weekend at Permian Basin Comic Con. She asked them a few questions that they probably don't get asked too often.

Who does STING think was his most legendary rivalry? Who does he think could have played the Sting persona, if not him?

Tune in and find out the answers!

Just when Michelle said she appreciates how the excessive backstage interviews have gone away, WWF SummerSlam 1990 happened! With many matches under 5 minutes, this show was an interesting one! Sweet Sapphire was kidnapped (or was she?), we get the debut of a famous Von Erich and Rick Rude cut off his mullet. Lastly, Psychosis also makes his WWF debut at SummerSlam, but oddly sounds like Sensational Sherri?

The Great American Bash is always a great show and 1990 is no exception! Although there is some pretty problematic gear on the Southern Boys, Justin & Michelle feel redeemed with Sting's classic American look. Vader arrives with a 2 minute squash match (poor Z-Man). Lastly, this is the last time we see Mean Mark as...not the Undertaker.

Regardless of what Justin thinks, WCW Capital Combat 1990 has an incredible appearance by THE RoboCop, as well as a return of the Junkyard Dog, Cornette in a cage, and another banger from Ric Flair and Lex Luger. What more could you ask for in 1990?! Well... maybe a little less guyliner on Tony Schiavone. 

Justin & Michelle turned that dial on the ol' time machine and have entered the greatest decade of all time, THE NINETIES!!!  What better way to start it off than with the best show of the year (subject to opinion) the ROYAL RUMBLE? Along with some other great matches, we get the debut of Sapphire, a return of Brother LOVE and we say bye-bye to The Genius. Oh yeah... and Big Bossman is SWEATY. 

Welcome to the shortest episode of RassleRecap yet! One match, one movie, and a whole lot of dookie. Vince McMahon & Hulk Hogan supposedly wrote this movie in one day. After seeing the film, we actually kind of believe it. After the movie, there is a PPV with ONE tag team match. Why did Brutus and Randy need to be there?! There is a LOT to unpack in this short episode.

Justin & Michelle review WCW Starrcade 1989. The two are feeling very nostalgic; referencing 3 Ninjas, Vegas Vacation and Luby's. #TheGreenSquare

Although Starrcade 1989 has 2 round robin tournaments, there isn't a lack of excitement...because Jim Cornette is on commentary. Never a dull moment!

Justin & Michelle tackle the feat that is WWF Survivor Series 1989. Five matches, 4 wrestlers on each team, 2 teams per match, one dang format for all the matches. Thankfully, the dynamic duo finds a way to make this exciting! However, Michelle is NOT happy with Jake slapping the head of his snake over and over. #metaphor

Welcome to 2025, everybody! New year, old shows! It's what we do! Join Justin and Michelle as they dive into the FIRST ever Halloween Havoc. There are some new faces (The Cuban Assassin?), along with a questionable cage match with some hot talent for the main event. Most importantly, Justin makes a confession that he's held in for over 30 years...until now.

Justin & Michelle have made it to the back half of 1989! WWF SummerSlam 1989 was a weird one, with a few snafus that led to Mean Gene dropping the F bomb on live television. Another large snafu is not having Gorilla Monsoon with Jesse on commentary... which Justin & Michelle have thoughts about. However, DUSTY RHODES RETURNS in his signature black and yellow polka dot attire. Does his muffler have dots too?!

The duo travels back in time to Baltimore to watch WCW Great American Bash 1989! The show starts off hot with a 14-man battle royal, then the poor wrestlers all have a second match on the same show....well, most of them do. There's a Bloodhound, a Komodo dragon and Bill Irwin. Most importantly, Ric Flair heads to Funky town for the main event with his old buddy, Terry Funk.