WMG 188: WrestleMania V vs. Clash VI (Mega Powers Explode vs. Steamboat/Flair)

About this episode

The episode features a discussion on the wrestling rivalry between WWF's WrestleMania V and NWA's Clash of the Champions VI, including behind-the-scenes insights and key events.

It's a very special episode of the Grenade this week as Jammie Ward joins Ray Russell to discuss the behind the scenes battle between the WWF and their WrestleMania V "Mega Powers Explode" PPV event being challenged by the Ted Turner led NWA's Clash of the Champions VI "Ragin' Cajun" event featuring Steamboat vs. Flair. Topics discussed on the program include the REAL reason the NWA ran the famed April 2nd event, how the cable and PPV companies themselves played a part in resuming the wrestling war, what got George Scott terminated as booker and how things changed for the better. Plus, we break down the Clash VI card, the talent involved, the return of Roddy Piper, what the Mega Powers storyline meant to even the most casual of fans, and much more! It's a fun 90 minute journey back in time to set the stage for the upcoming DEFINITIVE EDITION of the WrestleMania V Review which begins on our next episode! If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia YOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT…

People in this episode

Host: Ray Russell

Guest: Jammie Ward

Topics covered

• WrestleMania V
• Clash of the Champions VI
• Mega Powers Explode
• Steamboat vs. Flair
• wrestling history
• cable and PPV companies
• wrestling war

Keywords

• wrestling
• WrestleMania V
• Clash of the Champions VI
• Mega Powers
• Steamboat
• Flair
• George Scott
• Roddy Piper
• cable companies
• wrestling history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WWF, NWA

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