159. UWF TV 05-02-1987 (Big Bubba wins UWF title)

12/03/2020 1h 24min
159. UWF TV 05-02-1987 (Big Bubba wins UWF title)

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Episode Synopsis

Finishing up the two show series on the end of the Bill Watts-era UWF with a look at the first show under the control of Jim Crockett Promotions from May 2, 1987!

- The invasion angle begins....with JCP midcarder Big Bubba Rogers coming in to challenge for the UWF title
- Why the match between Big Bubba and One Man Gang was so unique
- An insanely idiotic production snafu that spoiled a big angle within the show
- The fate of the top ten UWF guys for 1987-88
- Chris Adams' remarkable patience with Terry Taylor's obvious douchebaggery
- John Milton Ayers: the best choice for a commissioner?
- The coincidence of two guys named Steve Cox who played football at University of Tulsa around the same time

Also:
- Pandemics and how this might impact Summerslam in Boston months from now
- A pair of ref bumps leads to another rant about Earl Hebner's "all about me" refereeing
- Reiterating an admittedly nutty plan for DST that everyone can agree on
- YouTube Comment Theater!

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