Rumble Retrospective

About Rumble Retrospective

A monthly look at the history of World Wrestling Entertainment's iconic annual event, the Royal Rumble. Plus interviews with people in and out of the pro wrestling business, and supplemental mini-episodes about topics related to the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Greg (The 78th Doctor)

Category

arts · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Apr 2026

Latest episode

29 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

18 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Oct 2026

   Sgt. Slaughter, G.I. Joe (Random Ramble)

   As a treat for our friends on the main feed, we're sharing a free excerpt from our first Patreon-exclusive bonus podcast "Random Ramble". In this piece, we look at how Sgt. Slaughter became the first real-life G.I. Joe. Find Rumble Retrospective on social media: FB/X/IG/T/BS at therumbleretro, email me at rumbleretrospective@outlook.com, or join us on our Discord at https://discord.gg/D557SjWZcK. Support the show at www.patreon.com/RumbleRetrospective and get exclusive bonus content. Intro and Outro themes composed by Jayme McDonald. You can find more by searching Chatterless on your favorite platform. He makes music. All kinds. Logo and cover art design provided by Michael J. Cohen at Arkangel Wulf Design & Illustration. Check him out at arkangelwulf.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   24 Oct 2026

   No Holds Barred (w. Kurtis Maguire)

   For a little extra fun, we are joined by Kurtis Maguire of the "Take 5: Men Talking Movies" podcast to take a close look at Hulk Hogan's first starring role in the WWF-produced "No Holds Barred". Check out his podcast here: https://youtube.com/@thehockeynobody.bsky.social?si=ApsZjIEQe__ZnaDn Find Rumble Retrospective on social media: FB/X/IG/T/BS at therumbleretro, email me at rumbleretrospective@outlook.com, or join us on our Discord at https://discord.gg/D557SjWZcK. Support the show at www.patreon.com/RumbleRetrospective and get exclusive bonus content. Intro and Outro themes composed by Jayme McDonald. You can find more by searching Chatterless on your favorite platform. He makes music. All kinds. Logo and cover art design provided by Michael J. Cohen at Arkangel Wulf Design & Illustration. Check him out at arkangelwulf.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   16 Oct 2026

   Royal Rumble 1992 - Bonus Looks w. Nick Boyd

   Talking about being a wrestling fan growing up and today with superfan Nick Boyd. Then we get Nick's thoughts on the 1992 Royal Rumble. Find Rumble Retrospective on social media: FB/X/IG/T/BS at therumbleretro, email me at rumbleretrospective@outlook.com, or join us on our Discord at https://discord.gg/D557SjWZcK. Support the show at www.patreon.com/RumbleRetrospective and get exclusive bonus content. Intro and Outro themes composed by Jayme McDonald. You can find more by searching Chatterless on your favorite platform. He makes music. All kinds. Logo and cover art design provided by Michael J. Cohen at Arkangel Wulf Design & Illustration. Check him out at arkangelwulf.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

4. 

   11 Oct 2026

   Royal Rumble 1992

   Did 1992 really produce the greatest Royal Rumble of all time? Join us as we take a look. Find Rumble Retrospective on social media: FB/X/IG/T/BS at therumbleretro, email me at rumbleretrospective@outlook.com, or join us on our Discord at https://discord.gg/D557SjWZcK. Support the show at www.patreon.com/RumbleRetrospective and get exclusive bonus content. Intro and Outro themes composed by Jayme McDonald. You can find more by searching Chatterless on your favorite platform. He makes music. All kinds. Logo and cover art design provided by Michael J. Cohen at Arkangel Wulf Design & Illustration. Check him out at arkangelwulf.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

5. 

   26 Sept 2026

   Minisode - "Ravishing" Rick Rude

   Did we rob our audience of a close look at the "Ravishing One"? Well let's fix that on today's minisode about none other than "Ravishing" Rick Rude. Find Rumble Retrospective on social media: FB/X/IG/T/BS at therumbleretro, email me at rumbleretrospective@outlook.com, or join us on our Discord at https://discord.gg/D557SjWZcK. Support the show at www.patreon.com/RumbleRetrospective and get exclusive bonus content. Intro and Outro themes composed by Jayme McDonald. You can find more by searching Chatterless on your favorite platform. He makes music. All kinds. Logo and cover art design provided by Michael J. Cohen at Arkangel Wulf Design & Illustration. Check him out at arkangelwulf.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

6. 

   20 Sept 2026

   Minisode - The 1979 Intercontinental Title Tournament: Extended Edition

   Join us for this revised and extended version of one our previous mini-sodes, highlighting the creation of the Intercontinental Championship. Find Rumble Retrospective on social media: FB/X/IG/T/BS at therumbleretro, email me at rumbleretrospective@outlook.com, or join us on our Discord at https://discord.gg/D557SjWZcK. Support the show at www.patreon.com/RumbleRetrospective and get exclusive bonus content. Intro and Outro themes composed by Jayme McDonald. You can find more by searching Chatterless on your favorite platform. He makes music. All kinds. Logo and cover art design provided by Michael J. Cohen at Arkangel Wulf Design & Illustration. Check him out at arkangelwulf.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

7. 

   15 Sept 2026

   Interview w. SharkPig Gaming

   We get nostalgic with Brett from SharkPig Gaming! Check out SharkPig Gaming's YouTube channel at: www.youtube.com/@SharkPig_Gaming Drop him a comment and tell him that Rumble Retrospective sent you! -------- "Stone Cold" Steve Austin by Lexitan Gaming: www.youtube.com/@LeXiTaN_Gaming (Who will be joining us soon!) --------- Find Rumble Retrospective on social media: FB/X/IG/T/BS at therumbleretro, email me at rumbleretrospective@outlook.com, or join us on our Discord at https://discord.gg/D557SjWZcK. Support the show at www.patreon.com/RumbleRetrospective and get exclusive bonus content. Intro and Outro themes composed by Jayme McDonald. You can find more by searching Chatterless on your favorite platform. He makes music. All kinds. Logo and cover art design provided by Michael J. Cohen at Arkangel Wulf Design & Illustration. Check him out at arkangelwulf.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

8. 

   10 Sept 2026

   Royal Rumble 1991

   It's time to dig in to the World Wrestling Federation's 1991 Royal Rumble event. How did real life events shape this show? Find Rumble Retrospective on social media: FB/X/IG/T/BS at therumbleretro, email me at rumbleretrospective@outlook.com, or join us on our Discord at https://discord.gg/D557SjWZcK. Support the show at www.patreon.com/RumbleRetrospective and get exclusive bonus content. Intro and Outro themes composed by Jayme McDonald. You can find more by searching Chatterless on your favorite platform. He makes music. All kinds. Logo and cover art design provided by Michael J. Cohen at Arkangel Wulf Design & Illustration. Check him out at arkangelwulf.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

9. 

   13 Aug 2026

   Interview - Dylan Roth of The Pod Universe

   This episode we're joined by Dylan Roth of The Pod Universe for a chat about wrestling and storytelling. Check out The Pod Universe here: https://linktr.ee/thepoduniverse?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=b4e6966e-1fd9-44a6-9b81-b0e4e1645969 and Dylan's band No Jersey here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2SM5WM2cA86eRmNDx2DK1F?si=GbwtdP5_QruMP63DAwXkqg&utm_source=copy-link&sci=spotify%3Acard-config%3A6otCK7DWizmOK19xdutC9M Find Rumble Retrospective on social media: FB/X/IG/T/BS at therumbleretro, email me at rumbleretrospective@outlook.com, or join us on our Discord at https://discord.gg/D557SjWZcK. Support the show at www.patreon.com/RumbleRetrospective and get exclusive bonus content. Intro and Outro themes composed by Jayme McDonald. You can find more by searching Chatterless on your favorite platform. He makes music. All kinds. Logo and cover art design provided by Michael J. Cohen at Arkangel Wulf Design & Illustration. Check him out at arkangelwulf.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

10. 

    6 Aug 2026

    Royal Rumble 1990

    A new decade begins with the first Royal Rumble of the 90's! Find Rumble Retrospective on social media: FB/X/IG/T/BS at therumbleretro, email me at rumbleretrospective@outlook.com, or join us on our Discord at https://discord.gg/D557SjWZcK. Support the show at www.patreon.com/RumbleRetrospective and get exclusive bonus content. Intro and Outro themes composed by Jayme McDonald. You can find more by searching Chatterless on your favorite platform. He makes music. All kinds. Logo and cover art design provided by Michael J. Cohen at Arkangel Wulf Design & Illustration. Check him out at arkangelwulf.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

11. 

    30 Jul 2026

    Minisode - The 1979 Intercontinental Championship Tournament

    In this minisode, we take a look at the "historic" debut of the WWF Intercontinental Championship. Find Rumble Retrospective on social media: FB/X/IG/T/BS at therumbleretro, email me at rumbleretrospective@outlook.com, or join us on our Discord at https://discord.gg/D557SjWZcK. Support the show at www.patreon.com/RumbleRetrospective and get exclusive bonus content. Intro and Outro themes composed by Jayme McDonald. You can find more by searching Chatterless on your favorite platform. He makes music. All kinds. Logo and cover art design provided by Michael J. Cohen at Arkangel Wulf Design & Illustration. Check him out at arkangelwulf.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

12. 

    16 Jul 2026

    Interview - "Gorgeous" Michelle Starr

    Trigger Warning: Brief discussion of homophobia. In this episode, we interview legendary Pacific Northwest wrestler, promoter, trainer, and Hall of famer "Gorgeous" Michelle Starr about the early days of his career, working with the WWF and more. Find Rumble Retrospective on social media: FB/X/IG/T/BS at therumbleretro, email me at rumbleretrospective@outlook.com, or join us on our Discord at https://discord.gg/D557SjWZcK. Support the show at www.patreon.com/RumbleRetrospective and get exclusive bonus content. Intro and Outro themes composed by Jayme McDonald. You can find more by searching Chatterless on your favorite platform. He makes music. All kinds. Logo and cover art design provided by Michael J. Cohen at Arkangel Wulf Design & Illustration. Check him out at arkangelwulf.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

13. 

    2 Jul 2026

    Royal Rumble 1989

    This episode we take a deep dive into Royal Rumble 1989. Find Rumble Retrospective on social media: FB/X/IG/T/BS at therumbleretro, email me at rumbleretrospective@outlook.com, or join us on our Discord at https://discord.gg/D557SjWZcK. Support the show at www.patreon.com/RumbleRetrospective and get exclusive bonus content. Intro and Outro themes composed by Jayme McDonald. You can find more by searching Chatterless on your favorite platform. He makes music. All kinds. Logo and cover art design provided by Michael J. Cohen at Arkangel Wulf Design & Illustration. Check him out at arkangelwulf.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

14. 

    25 Jun 2026

    Mini-sode - Two More 1988 Royal Rumbles?

    This episode we discuss two untelevised house shows from March 1988 that may held their own Royal Rumble matches. Find Rumble Retrospective on social media: FB/X/IG/T/BS at therumbleretro, email me at rumbleretrospective@outlook.com, or join us on our Discord at https://discord.gg/D557SjWZcK. Support the show at www.patreon.com/RumbleRetrospective and get exclusive bonus content. Intro and Outro themes composed by Jayme McDonald. You can find more by searching Chatterless on your favorite platform. He makes music. All kinds. Logo and cover art design provided by Michael J. Cohen at Arkangel Wulf Design & Illustration. Check him out at arkangelwulf.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

15. 

    18 Jun 2026

    Interview - "Mr. Beefy Goodness" Vance Nevada

    This episode we discuss Canadian wrestling history with veteran wrestler, author and historian "Mr. Beefy Goodness" Vance Nevada. Get your own copy of his book "(Un)Controlled Chaos" from Friesen Press: https://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000260142682/Vance-Nevada-(Un)Controlled-Chaos Find Rumble Retrospective on social media: FB/X/IG/T/BS at therumbleretro, email me at rumbleretrospective@outlook.com, or join us on our Discord at https://discord.gg/D557SjWZcK. Support the show at www.patreon.com/RumbleRetrospective and get exclusive bonus content. Intro and Outro themes composed by Jayme McDonald. You can find more by searching Chatterless on your favorite platform. He makes music. All kinds. Logo and cover art design provided by Michael J. Cohen at Arkangel Wulf Design & Illustration. Check him out at arkangelwulf.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

16. 

    11 Jun 2026

    Royal Rumble 1988

    Our first full look that the first full Royal Rumble in 1998. Find Rumble Retrospective on social media: FB/X/IG/T/BS at therumbleretro, email me at rumbleretrospective@outlook.com, or join us on our Discord at https://discord.gg/D557SjWZcK. Support the show at www.patreon.com/RumbleRetrospective and get exclusive bonus content. Intro and Outro themes composed by Jayme McDonald. You can find more by searching Chatterless on your favorite platform. He makes music. All kinds. Logo and cover art design provided by Michael J. Cohen at Arkangel Wulf Design & Illustration. Check him out at arkangelwulf.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

17. 

    7 May 2026

    Introductions and the 1987 Test Run

    Welcome to Rumble Retrospective! Let us tell you a bit about your host, the show, and then dive in to our first Rumble. Timestamps: 0:54 - About Greg 2:25 - About The Show 3:23 - A Disclaimer 4:11 - Some Quick Definitions 6:10 - The Creation of the Royal Rumble 7:22 - The 1987 Royal Rumble Test ...7:47 - The One Man Gang ...8:43 - Match Results From The Show ...10:49 - The Not Quite Play-By-Play ...11:48 - The Aftermath 12:46 - Closing, Thanks & Credits Find Rumble Retrospective on social media: FB/X/IG/T/BS at therumbleretro, email me at rumbleretrospective@outlook.com, or join us on our Discord at https://discord.gg/D557SjWZcK. Support the show at www.patreon.com/RumbleRetrospective and get exclusive bonus content. Intro and Outro themes composed by Jayme McDonald. You can find more by searching Chatterless on your favorite platform. He makes music. All kinds. Logo and cover art design provided by Michael J. Cohen at Arkangel Wulf Design & Illustration. Check him out at arkangelwulf.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

18. 

    30 Apr 2026

    Trailer

    About Rumble Retrospective... Find Rumble Retrospective on social media: FB/X/IG/T/BS at therumbleretro, email me at rumbleretrospective@outlook.com, or join us on our Discord at https://discord.gg/D557SjWZcK. Support the show at www.patreon.com/RumbleRetrospective and get exclusive bonus content. Intro and Outro themes composed by Jayme McDonald. You can find more by searching Chatterless on your favorite platform. He makes music. All kinds. Logo and cover art design provided by Michael J. Cohen at Arkangel Wulf Design & Illustration. Check him out at arkangelwulf.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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