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The Wrestling Memory Grenade

Ray Russell

Booking Overview

This is a professional-wrestling history and archival-analysis show that primarily features solo deep dives, with occasional external co-hosts or returning wrestling commentators discussing specific eras, promotions, and storylines. Suitable pitches include accessible wrestling historians, analysts, former performers, promoters, and commentators with credible firsthand or research-based knowledge; booking difficulty is low because the show favors specialized subject expertise over major celebrity status.

Metrics

Episodes: 225

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 14.7k subscribers

Instagram: 120 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

wrestlecopia@gmail.com

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Host

Ray Russell - Host specializing in historical analysis of professional wrestling across major promotions and eras, and associated with the WrestleCopia Network.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Demonstrated knowledge of professional-wrestling history, particularly classic WWF and other major promotions; firsthand experience as a performer, commentator, promoter, historian, or dedicated wrestling analyst is suitable.
Required Achievements:  

Recent Guest Discussions

Matt Crowder - WWF Television From July 1989, The Build To Summerslam, Randy Savage And Zeus, Bobby Heenan, And Period Storylines.

Steven Xstat - WWF Television From June 1989, Honky Tonk Man And Jimmy Snuka, Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage And Zeus, And Period Storylines.

Recent Topics

Professional Wrestling, Wrestling History, Wwe, Wrestling Promotions, Sports Entertainment

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Wrestling Memory Grenade
:

WMG 210: August 1989 WWF News & House Show Lineups! (Andre Arrested, Hogan Injured!)

October 08, 2026

The latest Wrestling Memory Grenade rolls into August 1989 with WWF news and house show action as the road to SummerSlam heats up! We discuss Jake Roberts’ planned return to his rivalry with Ted DiBiase, Hulk Hogan’s injury troubles, and Jimmy Powers being sidelined. Roddy Piper boosts Prime Time Wrestling while the short-lived Bobby Heenan Show rides a ratings roller coaster toward its final episode. Plus, the Brain Busters’ controversial championship victory, prospective WWF newcomers, comp...

WMG 209: WWF Saturday Night's Main Event 7/29/89 (With Guest: John Poz!)

September 24, 2026

Welcome to this special edition of the Wrestling Memory Grenade, as guest John Poz (of the Two Man Power Trip Empire) joins Ray Russell to break down and discuss all thing Saturday Night's Main Event from July 29, 1989. Recorded for "THE BIG ONES" collection over at the Ultimate Tier of the WrestleCopia Patreon, we've decided to bring the discussion to the public! It's a special bonus summertime edition of Saturday Night's Main Event. Things continue to heat up on the road to SummerSlam '89 a...

WMG 208: JULY 1989 WWF TV (DOUBLE EDITION! Warrior Calls Out Andre, Dusty Confronts Boss Man)

September 17, 2026

This week it's a special DOUBLE EDITION of the Grenade as Ray Russell covers TWO WEEKS of WWF TV as we close out the month of July 1989! It's a jam packed episode as The Ultimate Warrior calls out Andre the Giant on The Brother Love Show, Dusty Rhodes takes the "toys" of The Big Boss Man, even crazier promos from both sides of the SummerSlam main event from Macho Man/Zeus/Sherri and Hulk Hogan/Brutus Beefcake, Referee Ron Garvin's patience is tested multiple times by Barry Windham, Dino Bravo...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Wrestling Memory Grenade
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How do I get in touch with The Wrestling Memory Grenade?

The Wrestling Memory Grenade is hosted by Ray Russell. Its publicly listed email is wrestlecopia@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Wrestling Memory Grenade?

The publicly listed email for The Wrestling Memory Grenade: wrestlecopia@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Wrestling Memory Grenade have?

Podseeker estimates The Wrestling Memory Grenade reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Wrestling Memory Grenade?

The Wrestling Memory Grenade typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Demonstrated knowledge of professional-wrestling history, particularly classic WWF and other major promotions; firsthand experience as a performer, commentator, promoter, historian, or dedicated wrestling analyst is suitable. Recent guests include Matt Crowder and Steven Xstat.

How hard is it to get booked on The Wrestling Memory Grenade?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Wrestling Memory Grenade cover?

Recent episodes cover Professional Wrestling, Wrestling History, Wwe, Wrestling Promotions, and Sports Entertainment. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

wrestlecopia@gmail.com

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