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Episode 58: March 5, 1983

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive returns to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from March 5, 1983, featuring:

* This week’s Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling is not available on Peacock or the WWE Network. Nor do we have a magic copy, as we’ve had the past few weeks. As a result, we’ll take a little detour on The Road to Greensboro. 

* This is the definitive look at the entire American pro wrestling scene, as it entered Spring 1983. The rapid expansion of satellite and cable and the boom of independent and UHF television stations was fundamentally changing the attitudes of promoters, and how those promoters did their business. 

* A look at every company in North America, their rosters and how they stood in the month before professional wrestling would officially be flipped upside-down. From messy situations in the southwest, to a widespread battle for the Iron Belt, to interoffice battles in Atlanta – it’s all here! 

* And don’t worry! Mid-Atlantic wrestling is still on the menu as, in Charlotte tonight, Sgt. Slaughter attempts to bring up Private Jim Nelson on treason charges. 

* Incredible context, important results from around the circuit, classic audio, and so much more! (Check out the Patreon, which contains much more information about the territories mentioned, as well as other promotions and outlaws I couldn’t fit in this episode!) It’s time for another exciting edition of the Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast!

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The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network. 

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Episode 57: February 26, 1983

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive returns to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from February 26, 1983, featuring:

* This week’s Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling is not available on Peacock or the WWE Network. But, we have you covered through the magic of an original VHS recording.

* Two weeks away from Greensboro, the teams of Sgt Slaughter & Don Kernodle and Ricky Steamboat & Jay Youngblood prepare themselves for war, while Jim Nelson turns espionage into combat.

* Losing his title under dubious circumstances, Mike Rotundo challenges Dick Slater (and his new manager Gary Hart) for the Mid-Atlantic Television title.

* Champion vs. champion is made official, as United States titleist Greg Valentine gets his opportunity with NWA World champion Ric Flair. 

* Sir Oliver Humperdink is under duress as he deals with Jimmy Valiant, Bugsy McGraw, and the impending invasion of Andre The Giant who’s looking for the One Man Gang.

* Plus, tons of historical context, important results from around the circuit, incredible promos, and so much more on another exciting edition of the Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast!

Find us online at midatlanticpod.com and follow along with us on Twitter: @midatlanticpod. Please consider supporting the show via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/midatlanticpodcast

The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network. 

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Episode 56: February 19, 1983

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive returns to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from February 19, 1983, featuring:

* This begins several weeks of programming that’s unavailable on Peacock or the WWE Network. But, we have you covered through the magic of an original VHS recording.

* The Road to Greensboro is made official on today’s show. The fines have been paid, and we watch the contracts get signed – after one very important addendum was added that would have ripple effects on the promotion over the next two years.

* Jimmy Valiant’s hair is in the crosshairs of the House of Humperdink, when an unexpected friend of the Boogie Woogie Man debuts to make the save.

* What starts as a quiet debut in the area for Ricky Morton turns into an example of “how to make a young wrestler in one night,” by Dory Funk Jr and Dick Slater.

* Very important localized promos from Richmond where the tea leaves reveal some drama in the futures of Greg Valentine, Ric Flair, Mike Rotundo and Jack Brisco. 

* Plus, tons of historical context, important results from around the circuit, incredible promos, and so much more on another exciting edition of the Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast!

Find us online at midatlanticpod.com and follow along with us on Twitter: @midatlanticpod. Consider supporting the show via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/midatlanticpodcast

The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network. 

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Episode 55: February 12, 1983

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive and Roman Gomez return to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from February 12, 1983, featuring:

* We see the chaos that took place between the teams of Sgt Slaughter & Don Kernodle and Ricky Steamboat & Jay Youngblood, from last Saturday night, at the Greensboro Coliseum. The fallout of the match sends shockwaves through the promotion, as the National Wrestling Alliance declares it’s finally had enough.

* “Are you a boy or a man?” New Mid-Atlantic heavyweight champion Dory Funk Jr, his new manager Paul Jones and the Unpredictable Dick Slater conspire against young Mike Rotundo.

* Via the magic of videotape, Terry Funk is in action against Jerry Gray, as he demonstrates the dangers of a bunkhouse match for the Boogie Woogie Man Jimmy Valiant.

* The winds of change are blowing, as Gary Hart appears on the show to give an update on The Great Kabuki and announce that he’s scouting new talent. 

* Sweet Brown Sugar and Dizzy Hogan continue to be established as the new mid-card babyface team.

* Plus, tons of historical context, important results from around the circuit, incredible promos, and so much more on another exciting edition of the Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast!

Find us online at midatlanticpod.com and follow along with us on Twitter: @midatlanticpod. Consider supporting the show via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/midatlanticpodcast

The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network.

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Episode 54: February 5, 1983

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive and Roman Gomez return to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from February 5, 1983, featuring:

* Lots of footage from “a large southern arena” – which looks exactly like Charlotte’s Coliseum on January 30 – where Roddy Piper and Dusty Rhodes joined forces, Jack Brisco faced Dory Funk Jr, and Greg Valentine battled the mysterious masked man known as The Champ.

* Terry Funk doesn’t like yankees from New York City, and he has some less than desirable plans for the Boogie Woogie Man Jimmy Valiant.

* Still being kept separate from each other inside the television studio, the war between Sgt Slaughter and Don Kernodle against Ricky Steamboat and Jay Youngblood continues to rage.

* Number One Paul Jones has refashioned his look, as he begins his transition into a new endeavor. 

* Plus, tons of historical context, important results from around the circuit, incredible promos, and so much more on another exciting edition of the Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast!

Find us online at midatlanticpod.com and follow along with us on Twitter: @midatlanticpod. Consider supporting the show via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/midatlanticpodcast

The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network. 

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Episode 53: January 29, 1983

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive and Roman Gomez return to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from January 29, 1983, featuring:

* While it looks as if Dick Slater and Greg Valentine are going to ride roughshod all day, Jimmy Valiant and Roddy Piper do their best to turn the tide by the end.

* As Dory Funk Jr chases Jack Brisco, it seems as if Dusty Rhodes has his eyes on Funk’s $100,000.

* The mind games of Ricky Steamboat & Jay Youngblood continue, as Don Kernodle & Sgt Slaughter are now searching for The Sarge’s campaign cover. 

* We see the NWA World heavyweight champion Ric Flair face off against Pat Rose, in a match sent up from Atlanta.

* With Sir Oliver Humperdink away, The Unpredictable Dick Slater takes over control of the One Man Gang’s $5,000 Slam Dunk Challenge.

* Plus, tons of historical context, important results from around the circuit, incredible promos, and so much more on another exciting edition of the Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast!

Find us online at midatlanticpod.com and follow along with us on Twitter: @midatlanticpod. Consider supporting the show via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/midatlanticpodcast

The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network.

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Episode 52: January 22, 1983

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive and Roman Gomez return to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from January 22, 1983, featuring:

* We find out what happens when you put Rowdy Roddy Piper and Mr. Unpredictable Dick Slater in the same studio at the same time – on the same microphone, no less. (Spoiler: Complete insanity.)

* NWA World tag team champions Sgt. Slaughter and Don Kernodle continue to seethe as Ricky Steamboat and Jay Youngblood move forward with their mind games.

* Sir Oliver Humperdink’s $5,000 Slam Dunk Challenge for The One Man Gang moves forward, and the Boogie Woogie Man Jimmy Valiant takes his shot. 

* We get an appearance inside the ring from the Mid-Atlantic Television champion Mike Rotundo, and on the mic from United States champ Greg Valentine and the $100,000 man – Dory Funk Jr – who’s hunting for Jack Brisco.

* Mid-Atlantic heavyweight champion Jack Brisco teams with his brother Jerry in the main event.

* Plus, tons of historical context, important results from around the circuit, incredible promos, and so much more on another exciting edition of the Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast!

Find us online at midatlanticpod.com and follow along with us on Twitter: @midatlanticpod. Consider supporting the show via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/midatlanticpodcast

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Episode 51: January 15, 1983

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive and Roman Gomez return to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from January 15, 1983, featuring:

* The war between Sgt Slaughter & Don Kernodle vs. Ricky Steamboat & Jay Youngblood tilts the babyface’s way, as the saga of Who Stole Kernodle’s Coat? continues.

* Mr. Unpredictable Dick Slater continues to live up to his name, as he makes both Mike Rotundo and Greg Valentine extremely uneasy.

* Lots of monetary challenges are being thrown around in the Mid-Atlantic area, and we can now add Sir Oliver Humperdink’s $5,000 bodyslam challenge for the One Man Gang.

* Dory Funk Jr challenges Jack Brisco to defeat him in a half-hour to earn $100,000 – and then pays in pride to brother Jerry.

* We open the show with Roman’s recollections of his recent trip to Florida, where he attended the Barry Rose CWF Fanfest.

* Plus, tons of historical context, important results from around the circuit, incredible promos, and so much more on another exciting edition of the Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast!

Find us online at midatlanticpod.com and follow along with us on Twitter: @midatlanticpod. Consider supporting the show via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/midatlanticpodcast

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Episode 50: January 8, 1983

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive and Roman Gomez return to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from January 8, 1983, featuring:

* One of the great moments from the feud between Sgt. Slaughter & Don Kernodle vs. Ricky Steamboat & Jay Youngblood: Don Kernodle tears up his own dress blazer, as the psychological tide begins to turn.

* The Unpredictable Dick Slater is back in Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling and living up (or down) to his nickname.

* Roddy Piper provides some of today’s soundtrack, joining Bob Caudle at different points during the show, including during a Jay Youngblood dismantling of Ricky Harris.

* We also take a trip down to Florida for their television this week, which features a very familiar angle to Mid-Atlantic fans, as Ric Flair takes on Barry Windham.

* Plus, tons of historical context, important results from around the circuit, incredible promos, and so much more on another exciting edition of the Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast!

Find us online at midatlanticpod.com and follow along with us on Twitter: @midatlanticpod. Consider supporting the show via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/midatlanticpodcast

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Episode 49: January 1, 1983

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive and Roman Gomez return to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from January 1, 1983, featuring:

* Even with their tag team partners away for the week, Ricky Steamboat and Don Kernodle continue to find a way to get into each other’s business.

* Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s Bill Apter is on hand to deliver Roddy Piper’s plaque as the Most Inspirational Wrestler of 1982.

* Bruiser Brody makes a very rare appearance on Mid-Atlantic television, as he barnstorms through the area at the behest of Sir Oliver Humperdink.

* Mike Rotundo has won the Television championship, and chased Bad Leroy Brown from the area, but he and Jimmy Valiant are still contending with Paul Jones and the One Man Gang.

* Jack and Jerry Brisco team up and showcase their skills, both in the ring and on the microphone.

* Plus, tons of historical context, important results from around the circuit, incredible promos, and so much more on another exciting edition of the Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast!

Find us online at midatlanticpod.com and follow along with us on Twitter: @midatlanticpod. Consider supporting the show via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/midatlanticpodcast

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