Kris and David are back to discuss the week that was September 14-20, 1988. Topics of discussion include:

A very thorough look at the day-to-day dealings between Jim Crockett Promotions and Turner Broadcasting regarding the sale of JCP and the possible acquisition of World Class as well.
An episode of World Championship Wrestling that never aired in real time because of the Atlanta Braves, but finally surfaced years later on WWE Network.
The aftermath of Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard's departures from JCP to the WWF.
Tommy Rich's heel turn in Jerry Blackwell's Southern Championship Wrestling gives the promotion a boost in ticket sales.
The AWA tapes a few months’ worth of TV in Nashville, Louisville, and Memphis featuring some interesting happenings as the AWA, CWA, and WCCW build to Superclash III.
Eddie Gilbert working a Bob Geigel Central States show booked by his father Tommy while "injured,” which spells the beginning of the end for him in Continental.
Top Gun getting a shot at Ric Flair's NWA World Heavyweight Title in Portland in a rare non-JCP defense for this eras.
The Fabulous Rougeau Brothers' big surprise for the WWF.

’80's shows are always fun, and this is no different, so you better not miss it!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 Jim Crockett Promotions

1:31:05 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW Animal Hamaguchi, Dale Martin, Ontario indies, Stampede, EMLL, & UWA

1:42:41 Classic Commercial Break

1:45:02 Halftime

2:01:06 Other USA:SCW (GA), FCW, Global (FL), Continental, CWA/Memphis, AWA, WCCW, Central States, & Portland

3:26:28 WWF

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Ep. #525: September 14-20, 1988

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