{"podcast":{"title":"Pro Wrestling Forever Podcast","slug":"pro-wrestling-forever-podcast-7813397","podcast_index_feed_id":7813397,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6995d4787012ce537641ddce","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/pro-wrestling-forever-podcast","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6995d4787012ce537641ddce/1775318044969-5212b0b2-e13a-4c65-9294-059e3d79573a.jpeg","author":"Pro Wrestling Forever","episode_count":13,"summary":"Pro Wrestling Forever is a podcast for fans who love wrestling without the baggage. Hosted by Professor Degree and Blade Daily, this show is built on one simple idea: No Masters. No Gatekeepers. No Holds Barred. Just two middle-aged fans who’ve been watching for decades and still believe pro wrestling is at its best when it’s shared—not policed. Every week, the hosts dive into the full spectrum of professional wrestling—past, present, and everything in between—celebrating the art, the athleticism, and yes… the absurd, the hideous, and the downright dumb. Because wrestling isn’t just one thing. It’s theater. It’s burlesque. It’s drag. It’s violence and choreography. It’s high art and lowbrow chaos. It’s a contradiction—and that’s exactly why it works. Pro Wrestling Forever doesn’t pretend there’s a “right” way to enjoy wrestling. Whether you see it as sport, soap opera, cartoon, or something else entirely, you’re right. There are no rules here—only perspectives. What works in one era, one ring, or for one performer might completely fall apart somewhere else. And that’s part of the magic. This podcast isn’t about telling you what’s good or bad. It’s about sharing what we love—and op…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-29T12:19:39.746187+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pro-wrestling-forever-podcast-7813397"},"episode":{"title":"SummerSlam 1988 Review | Does WWF's First SummerSlam Still Hold Up? (Books Watches It for the First Time)","slug":"summerslam-1988-review-does-wwf-s-first-summerslam-still-hold-up-books-watches-it-for-the-first-time","published_at":"2026-06-10T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pro-wrestling-forever-podcast-7813397/summerslam-1988-review-does-wwf-s-first-summerslam-still-hold-up-books-watches-it-for-the-first-time","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pro-wrestling-forever-podcast-7813397","url":"https://shows.acast.com/pro-wrestling-forever-podcast/episodes/summerslam-1988-review-does-wwfs-first-summerslam-still-hold","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6995d4787012ce537641ddce/e/6a289dce262000e47550228a/media.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Pro Wrestling Forever, Professor Degree and Blade Daily are joined by special guest Books and Bodyslams to review the original SummerSlam from 1988—one of the most important events in wrestling history. Featuring the Mega Powers (Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage) against the Mega Bucks (Ted DiBiase and André the Giant), the inaugural SummerSlam helped establish what would become one of WWE's signature annual events. But nearly four decades later, does the show still hold up? Which matches feel timeless? Which moments are unmistakably products of the late-1980s wrestling boom? Adding a unique perspective, Books and Bodyslams watches SummerSlam 1988 for the very first time, giving a modern fan's reaction to a card many longtime fans consider a classic. Join us as we revisit WWF history, explore the legacy of the Mega Powers era, and discuss what still works—and what doesn't—when viewed through today's lens. Pro Wrestling Forever celebrates wrestling history across every era, from the territorial days to the modern scene. Whether you're a lifelong fan of classic wrestling, vintage WWF, WCW, NWA, ECW, ROH, AEW, NJPW, or you're discovering these legendary events for the first time, this is the podcast for wrestling fans who love the past, present, and future of professional wrestling. Follow Pro Wrestling Forever Instagram: https://instagram.com/prowrestlingforeverpod  Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/prowrestling4ever.bsky.social   Threads: https://threads.net/@prowrestlingforeverpod  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@prowrestlingforeverpod   #WrestlingHistory #SummerSlam1988 #WWF #ClassicWrestling #VintageWrestling #HulkHogan #RandySavage #AndreTheGiant #TedDiBiase #ProWrestlingForever #WrestlingPodcast #RetroWrestling #WWEHistory…","meta_description":"In this episode of Pro Wrestling Forever, Professor Degree and Blade Daily are joined by special guest Books and Bodyslams to review the original SummerSl…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":6126,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/pro-wrestling-forever-podcast-7813397/episodes/summerslam-1988-review-does-wwf-s-first-summerslam-still-hold-up-books-watches-it-for-the-first-time/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pro-wrestling-forever-podcast-7813397/summerslam-1988-review-does-wwf-s-first-summerslam-still-hold-up-books-watches-it-for-the-first-time.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}