Prime Time with Sean Mooney

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"The Voice of Minnesota Wrestling" Mick Karch Nov 06, 2019

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On this episode of "Prime Time with Sean Mooney", we get a history lesson on the NWA and Minnesota wrestling, as we welcome commentator and wrestling historian, Mick Karch! Mick talks about the importance of wrestling in Minnesota, as well as the pioneers in that territory, including Verne Gagne and Larry "The Axe" Hennig. Mick talks about how the territories came together, and eventually split off - as well as the impact television had. Mick shares memories of legends like Nick Bockwinkel, Bobby Heenan, Gene Okerlund, and so much more!
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Network Classics: Saturday Night's Main Event - October 5, 1985 Nov 04, 2019

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On this episode of Network Classics, we relive Saturday Night's Main Event from October 5, 1985! Featuring a hillbilly wedding, a Flag Match, Andre the Giant teaming up with Tony Atlas, the Dream Team defending the WWF tag team titles, and so much more!
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WWE Entrance Themes with Jim Johnston! PRIME TIME VAULT Nov 02, 2019

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We open Mooney's Vault to relive a very rare conversation with long-time WWE music composer, Jim Johnston! Jim talks about how he got started in music, and what led him to the WWE. Jim discusses how he created so many legendary Superstar entrance themes, and even breaks out his guitar to play a few of your favorites!
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NWA Powerrr's David Lagana Oct 30, 2019

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"POWERRR"...the name that is taking the pro wrestling world by storm! This week, we take an in-depth look at NWA's new retro studio program, NWA Powerrr, with the man behind it, VP David Lagana! David talks about the creation of the new NWA with Billy Corgan, and how his relationship with Corgan began. David also talks about the business model of the NWA and how the promotion plans to utilize different revenue streams. He also reflects on his time with WWE - the role of a WWE writer, what the WWE writing team as like when he was there, and his relationship with Vince and Stephanie McMahon. That and so much more!
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Network Classics: Tuesday Night Titans - January 4, 1985 Oct 28, 2019

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On this week's episode of Network Classics, we relive a monumental episode of WWF's Tuesday Night Titans (TNT) from January 4, 1985! The January 4th episode welcomed in a new era for TNT, as the show was cut to one-hour and moved to Friday nights on USA Network. In it, we see Hillbilly Jim training with Hulk Hogan. Plus, Nikolai Volkoff, Captain Lou Albano, and Rowdy Roddy Piper are all in studio, where hilarity and intensity would ensue. SD Jones and Tonga Kid sightings, and so much more!
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"The Genius" Lanny Poffo: PRIME TIME VAULT Oct 26, 2019

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We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary conversation with "The Genius" Lanny Poffo! Lanny talks about his close relationship with his brother, Randy "Macho Man" Savage, the relationship between Randy and Liz, his candid thoughts on Pat Patterson, and much more!
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J.J. Dillon Oct 23, 2019

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On this episode of "Prime Time with Sean Mooney", we bring you a 2+ hour conversation with one of the original members of The Four Horsemen, WWE Hall of Famer, J.J. Dillon! J.J. talks about where his love for pro wrestling started, cutting his teeth as a referee. transitioning to a wrestler before ultimately transitioning to a manager. He talks about the origins - and meteoric rise - of The Four Horsemen, which lives on to this day. Plus, J.J. discusses his move up north to work for Vince and the WWF, what his role was during his tenure, and why he left. That and so much more!
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Network Classics: Monday Night Raw - January 18, 1993 Oct 21, 2019

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On this episode of "Network Classics," we relive episode #2 of Monday Night Raw from January 18, 1993! This episode of Raw will most be remembered for the Repo Man stealing Macho Man's hat (with Sean Mooney on the case), as well as the continued feud between Mr. Perfect and Ric Flair, which would lead to a "Loser Leaves Town" match the following week. Plus, Marty Jannetty and Tito Santana are in action, and much more!
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The Mountie! Jacques Rougeau: PRIME TIME VAULT Oct 19, 2019

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We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary conversation with one half of The Fabulous Rougeaus, The Mountie, Jacques Rougeau! Jacques talks about teaming with his brother Raymond, his heat with Vince and the WWE, the infamous backstage fight with Dynamite Kid, the creation of The Mountie gimmick, why it was banned in Canada, and more!
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Madusa/Alundra Blayze Oct 16, 2019

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On this episode of "Prime Time with Sean Mooney," we welcome a trailblazer in women's wrestling, as WWE Hall of Famer Madusa/Alundra Blayze joins us! Madusa recounts her struggles as a kid, having to constantly try to gain approval from her parents. She also talks about the challenges women have historically faced in the world of pro wrestling, often being viewed as a sideshow. Madusa talks about winning PWI's Rookie of the Year award, and what that did to bolster women's wrestling. She also talks about some of the pioneers of women's wrestling, including Wendi Richter and Sherri. Plus, Madusa discusses the evolution of women's wrestling, and the quality of matches comparable to that of the men. She talks about spearheading the WWE women's division before being let go and signing with WCW - and who could forget the image of her throwing the title in the trash on Nitro? Also, Madusa talks about her transition to driving monster trucks, and so much more!
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