Welcome to the 19th episode of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast! This episode will break our regular format - as we welcome special guest MICK FOLEY. We cover several appearances by Mick, as CACTUS JACK from his first appearance on the Spotlight, beginning in September, 1989 and running through January 12th, 1992 on WEVD. Mick hears these clips for the very first time and analyzes them with Bob Smith, Don Laible and John.
September 17th, 1989 - Cactus Jack "Manson" is introduced to the listeners on his debut appearance!
January 7 1990 - CLIP - Cactus gets into it with caller Joey from North Babylon and hears from TJ From Deer Park.
June 3 1990 - Don Laible tribute to Cactus Jack - and Cactus announces he’s left the NWA!
September 23 1990 - “Christine from East Meadow talks to Cactus” (this was actually his new girlfriend, Collette, who later became Mrs. Mick Foley)!
November 11th 1990 - Cactus with Killer Kowalski and Surprise call with Jim Cornette on bidding on Cactus Jack’s Toilet Bowl at his rummage sale.
April 28th 1991 - Aftermath of Cactus dropping the elbow on me (with Paul E Dangerously on the telephone as well)
January 12th 1992 - Cactus gets the 1991 Bruiser Brody Award from Dave Meltzer and the Mat Watch Man of the Year from Steve Beverly
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Time Capsule with Donny Laible
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