I used to work out at Golds in Pineville and saw Arn working out on a few occasions. I wanted to say Hello so badly, but it was more than clear he didn't want to be bothered. Extremely stern disposition and no eye contact. Probably would have received a spine buster if I tried, but I still regret not saying Hi. Always one of my favorites.
Mid Atlantic Wrestling was so important to people in the Carolinas during this time period, people were absolutely devastated when Tully, Arn and Ric left. Within a couple of yrs, WCW was so bad, no one really cared about anything thing that was going on in wrestling anymore.
Arn and Tully left for the WWF and wrestling was never the same. Every version of the Horsemen after were Horsemen in name only. The glory days of wrestling died that day. Some fans look at the NWO days and the Attitude Era as wrestling's best days, but to me they don't compare to 85-88 JCP.
My dad told me about a match back in 1988 where Tully was the only member of the Horseman to wrestle that night at the Norfolk Scope. He said he ran into the ring and beat his no-body opponent in less than 2 minutes with a sling shot suplex. This must have been around this time, Norfolk was one of those pain in the ass smaller airports to coordinate sperate flight arrangements. Tully might not have been able to meet up with the other Horseman and took the Norfolk scope match as an alternative in order to get paid.
Jimmy Crockett is a liar....Why would Tully get upset if he got "Caught" talking to Turner's People? Crockett had no idea how important T4H was to his promotion, and how important TB was to the Horsemen. That you would leave TB & AA without contracts while Paul Ellering is getting paid is ridiculous....Not much longer until Dusty was in Polka Dots after AA & TB left JCP...
I remember an interview from the WWE Horsemen doc where Tully said he wasn't happy with his Bash '88 payoff and JJ got paid more and that may have also been brought up in the meeting.
I would have liked to hear the notes unfortunately the show ended. I feel thats been happening a lot just to get people subscribed to the Conrad Thompson podcast.
it stuns me how people have to stick with their talking points forever. maybe it was just my autism, but if i were jim crockett, i'd just say "yeah, i did tully to tell the truth to turner, which i wouldn't have done if i had any inkling that he'd throw us under the bus"
Did Jim Crockett sell because he wanted to get out of the business or because he needed the money ? Warren Buffett's known to purchase good businesses and leaving the management in place so that he doesn't have to run them himself. Things under Turner seemed to be chaotic I wonder why they didn't leave Jim Crockett in place for a while to run the business and teach his eventual replacement someone he could possibly have picked within the existing organization.
The more I hear about the dealings of WCW backstage the more I believe it was all about WWE becoming the "only show in town"...it controls the consumer more than anything...take a look at the atmosphere around us today and the control being taken over everything...this is just a piece of the puzzle...
Jim Crockett Jr,you brought joy to a young man’s life,thank you for the memories ❤️
He also destroyed probably the greatest era of wrestling in a young man’s life with his bone head business decisions.
I used to work out at Golds in Pineville and saw Arn working out on a few occasions. I wanted to say Hello so badly, but it was more than clear he didn't want to be bothered. Extremely stern disposition and no eye contact. Probably would have received a spine buster if I tried, but I still regret not saying Hi. Always one of my favorites.
When asked a question Jim Crockett folded his arms in front of his chest before answering that's very telling
Tully is and was the glue of the Horseman and always my personal fav. Nobody could draw heat more than Tully.
I don't blame Tully and arn leaving the nwa. They were mistreated.
I liked his work in Texas as The Wombat!
tully was the number 1 heel in the company. stupid move by crockett
Mid Atlantic Wrestling was so important to people in the Carolinas during this time period, people were absolutely devastated when Tully, Arn and Ric left. Within a couple of yrs, WCW was so bad, no one really cared about anything thing that was going on in wrestling anymore.
I have to say this Arn Anderson is the perfect example of a man's man. He always gives it to you straight and with no bullshit in between.
I can’t get passed the breathing. It’s like Darth Vader is in the room.
Arn and Tully left for the WWF and wrestling was never the same. Every version of the Horsemen after were Horsemen in name only. The glory days of wrestling died that day. Some fans look at the NWO days and the Attitude Era as wrestling's best days, but to me they don't compare to 85-88 JCP.
👆🏻this
Yesss totally agree! 💯
My dad told me about a match back in 1988 where Tully was the only member of the Horseman to wrestle that night at the Norfolk Scope. He said he ran into the ring and beat his no-body opponent in less than 2 minutes with a sling shot suplex. This must have been around this time, Norfolk was one of those pain in the ass smaller airports to coordinate sperate flight arrangements. Tully might not have been able to meet up with the other Horseman and took the Norfolk scope match as an alternative in order to get paid.
tully was so good. really, amazing from even back in san antonio days!
Jimmy Crockett is a liar....Why would Tully get upset if he got "Caught" talking to Turner's People? Crockett had no idea how important T4H was to his promotion, and how important TB was to the Horsemen. That you would leave TB & AA without contracts while Paul Ellering is getting paid is ridiculous....Not much longer until Dusty was in Polka Dots after AA & TB left JCP...
Tully Blanchard is only of my favorite wrestlers of all time.
Arn Vader has some heavy breathing going on 🤣🤣🤘🤘
I remember an interview from the WWE Horsemen doc where Tully said he wasn't happy with his Bash '88 payoff and JJ got paid more and that may have also been brought up in the meeting.
Couldn’t get through the heavy breathing
Is that Arn breathing?
Yes, he explained it was a result of Covid. I assure you it’s not a dying Darth Vader in the background.
So much more entertaining when someone other than Conrad is on the mic opposite Arn.
Tully was a great heel.
The nwa should have paid Tully more money.
Tully was the heel that you LOVED to hate.
I would have liked to hear the notes unfortunately the show ended. I feel thats been happening a lot just to get people subscribed to the Conrad Thompson podcast.
LEGENDS! How I miss the JCP! Today’s garbage is so far away from how great it once was makes me so sad 😞 sure ain’t what I grew up watching!
Arn's breathing on this is awful.
He's known for his spot-on Darth Vader impersonations.
it stuns me how people have to stick with their talking points forever. maybe it was just my autism, but if i were jim crockett, i'd just say "yeah, i did tully to tell the truth to turner, which i wouldn't have done if i had any inkling that he'd throw us under the bus"
Why is Darth Vader breathing in the background?
love this show
I waa always a fan of Tully B
Hope Ole got to ride "The Private Jet" too. LOL
Did Jim Crockett sell because he wanted to get out of the business or because he needed the money ? Warren Buffett's known to purchase good businesses and leaving the management in place so that he doesn't have to run them himself. Things under Turner seemed to be chaotic I wonder why they didn't leave Jim Crockett in place for a while to run the business and teach his eventual replacement someone he could possibly have picked within the existing organization.
Another issue with Dusty finishes.
Dream job: Crockett Promotions position: janitor😂
Worst part is they kicked Tully off the plane mid flight
Arn sounds like he might be suffering from dementia he's having a hard time remembering these times
JCP, not JPC
Looooooooook. I am your faaaaather
anyone else concerned about the labored breathing of arn?
the mouth breathing throws me off some
Darth Vader was in the room.
The more I hear about the dealings of WCW backstage the more I believe it was all about WWE becoming the "only show in town"...it controls the consumer more than anything...take a look at the atmosphere around us today and the control being taken over everything...this is just a piece of the puzzle...
Tully is the only true HEEL