Retro Wrestling Re-View WCW Podcast Ep. 9: Halloween Havoc '89 Settling the Score
On Episode #9 of the Retro Wrestling Re-View WCW Podcast, Gene Jackson and Bob Anderson fire up Halloween Havoc ’89: Settling the Score from the Philadelphia Civic Center, a show that’s equal parts “WCW at its most ambitious” and “WCW at its most… WCW.” This is the night of the infamous Thunder Cage, where the company tries to sell you on an “electrified” super-structure while the undercard does its best to either build momentum… or test your patience. Gene and Bob break down the entire card, the production quirks, the commentary insanity, and the classic late-’80s WCW vibe where every match feels like it’s happening in a different universe. Along the way, they dig into: • Why the Thunder Cage concept is both ridiculous and weirdly compelling • The undercard that swings between solid wrestling and pure filler bulls*** • Vintage WCW presentation: goofy graphics, wild logic leaps, and promos that promote absolutely nothing • The little moments that make 1989 WCW so fun to revisit, even when it’s completely illogical If you love retro WCW with honest analysis, sarcastic play-by-play, and zero nostalgia blinders, this one delivers: a pay-per-view built around a giant gimmick, held together by sheer bravado, and remembered because only WCW would try something this bold (and this absurd) in 1989, where a grudge tag team match in an alleged “electrified” steel cage with dollar store decorations attached to it, is refereed by “Living Legend” Bruno Sammartino in his hometown. (still not as embarrassing as his stint in Herb Abrams’ UWF a couple of years later) For all things related to Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert & Tommy Rich, go to www.douggilbertpodcast.com (http://www.douggilbertpodcast.com) For all things related to Gene Jackson and the Retro Wrestling Archive Podcasts, go to www.retrowrestlingarchive.club (http://www.retrowrestlingarchive.club) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ (https://www.patreon.com/retrowrestlingarchive)
Title overview
Core release details, quality markers, and stream status stay together here instead of floating below the fold.
Taon
2026
IMDb
0
Trailer
Maaari Mo Ring Magustuhan
WrestleMania 41 Sunday
Wrestling
FULL MATCH: Men's Royal Rumble Match: Royal Rumble 2021
Wrestling
Women’s Elimination Chamber Match: Elimination Chamber 2026 highlights
Wrestling
ECW on TNN: November 5, 1999
Wrestling
WWE WrestleMania 42 Full Show Highlights HD - WWE WrestleMania 42 Highlights today HD-WWE2K25
Wrestling
WWE Clash in Italy May 31| Live Replay
Wrestling
Japanese Women Wrestling Finishers 23
Wrestling
1+ hour of Royal Rumble entrances: WWE Playlist
Wrestling
WWE RAW Mar 16 | Live Replay: Roman Reigns Returns, Bayley vs AJ Lee
Wrestling
FULL MATCH : WWE Royal Rumble 2026 | Roman Reigns Wins 30 Men Royal Rumble Match 2026 | Highlights
Wrestling
Netflix WWE Royal Rumble 2026 Part1
Wrestling
Survivor Series 2024
Wrestling
COYOTE VS. ACME Official Trailer (2026) Road Runner, John Cena | New Blockbuster Action Movies 4K
Wrestling
FULL MATCH: Asuka vs. Rhea Ripley | WarGames Advantage Match: Raw, Nov. 21, 2022
Wrestling
Team Roman Reigns vs Team Brock Lesnar Wwe Raw Netflix 6th Apr 2026 Wwe2k25 Simulation - FULL MATCH
Wrestling
Conor Benn vs. Regis Prograis • FULL WEIGH IN & FACE OFF | Netflix Boxing
Wrestling
Drew McIntyre & Cody Rhodes' contract signing ends in chaos | WWE SmackDown | 10/31/25
Wrestling
RING 6: TEOFIMO LOPEZ VS. SHAKUR STEVENSON LAUNCH PRESS CONFERENCE LIVESTREAM
Wrestling
Their FIRST WrestleMania Match! #randyorton #codyrhodes #wwe #prowrestling #rko
Wrestling
HWT: Arizona State's David Szuba vs. Wisconsin's Braxton Amos | Wisconsin Wrestling
Wrestling
Why You Can't Escape John Cena 💀
Wrestling
When Gym Bullies Tried to Challenge Scott Adkins… Big Mistake
Wrestling
Bruce Lee vs Yuri Boyka (Scott Adkins) | Who Wins?
Wrestling
The Real Bruce Lee Fighter vs Muay Thai Legend, If These Were Not Recorded, No One Would Believe It
Wrestling
Featured Picks
Naghahanap pa ng mas maraming entertainment? Tuklasin ang aming recommended gaming hub at short-drama destination.


