Wrestling Observer Flashbacks 1985

Previously on American Idol:  http://blogofdoom.com/index.php/2016/05/20/wrestling-observer-flashback-12-16-85/

And so we’ve reached the end of 1985 and thankfully the Observer has gone from 30 pages to 8 in the process, and Dave is a much more readable writer, although still 6 years away from switching to a word processor and hiring an actual editor.  Well, something to look forward to as we head into 1986, I guess.

To the WON!

Previously, on Transformers:  http://blogofdoom.com/index.php/2016/05/19/wrestling-observer-flashback-11-16-85/

OK, back to December as we’re back on track again.  This is another 8-pager, but it’s mostly Dave talking about year-end awards stuff so it’s relatively light on news.

Previously on Orange is the New Black:  http://blogofdoom.com/index.php/2016/05/18/wrestling-observer-flashback-12-05-85/

So it turns out that November was actually under May, so in fact I can go back and get Dave’s thoughts on the Wrestling Classic.  So I guess it’s a Wrestling Observer Flashback Flashback.

Also, be sure to check out the SquaredCircle subreddit, where some dude is RIPPING OFF MY GIMMICK.  Just kidding, he asked first and I think it’s cool that I’m inspiring others to snark on Dave’s retro snark, plus it’ll be months before I ever get close to 1991 anyway:  https://www.reddit.com/r/SquaredCircle/comments/4jyk66/wrestling_observer_rewind_2181991/

Jesus, guys my age should not be drinking coffee at 8:30PM.  I’ll probably end up doing 2 or 3 of these things tonight before the caffeine wears off. 

Previously, on Glee:  http://blogofdoom.com/index.php/2016/05/17/wrestling-observer-flashback-10-16-85/

Flash was awesome tonight, but I think Barry Allen was the only person in the world not to see that ending coming.  No spoilers, but [redacted] might as well have been two days away from retirement and putting a down payment on a boat. 

November is missing, so let’s jump to the STARRCADE ‘85 issue instead!

Previously, on the Death Star:  http://blogofdoom.com/index.php/2016/05/16/wrestling-observer-flashback-10-01-85/

I’m so glad that Mike Von Erich is past the worst of it and ready to come back any day now because he’s such a champion!  Here’s a sneak peek at how his rehab is progressing:

Previously, on Friends:  http://blogofdoom.com/index.php/2016/05/15/wrestling-observer-flashback-09-19-85/

Oh man, I finally finished Gary Hart’s book (it basically turns into a series of depressing deaths at the end before he’s had enough of wrestling and retires to run an arena) and now I have a gaping hole in my heart during my lunch at work.  It was not only great because of the quality of the content, but also because the chapter breaks were the PERFECT length for the amount of time I had to devote to it.  It also made me very sad that I didn’t appreciate Gary as a talent more when he was alive, although really by the time I knew anything about wrestling, he was essentially out of the sport anyway. 

Anyway, back to 1985 again…

Previously, on Old McDonald’s Farm:  http://blogofdoom.com/index.php/2016/05/14/wrestling-observer-flashback-06-23-85/

Once again, gaps in the collection, as July and August are missing, so this is where we skip to.  Once we get to 86 and 87 things are much more complete, thankfully.

Live, from New York, it’s SATURDAY NIGHT!:  http://blogofdoom.com/index.php/2016/05/13/wrestling-observer-flashback-april-15-1985-part-2/

Unfortunately, May ‘85 is missing, so we don’t get Meltzer making his first un-retirement like Wally West exploding from the Speed Force in Flash #100, but thankfully the June issue is only SIX PAGES so we can wrap this one up quickly.

Previously on Airwolf:  http://blogofdoom.com/index.php/2016/05/12/wrestling-observer-flashback-april-15-1985-part-1/

So this is it, our last chance to experience the snark of 1985 before Dave shuts down the Observer FOREVER.  Forever!  Forever!

Previously, somewhere in Parts Unknown:  http://blogofdoom.com/index.php/2016/05/11/wrestling-observer-flashback-march-25-1985-part-2/

Oh man, Captain America.  So great.  Want to watch over and over.  Strangely also want to get freaky with Aunt May, but that seems to be the common sentiment.

Oh, by the way, this is the legendary FINAL ISSUE of the Observer.  Read on for what the deal is.

Previously, on Breaking Bad:  http://blogofdoom.com/index.php/2016/05/10/wrestling-observer-flashback-march-25-1985-part-1/

With the WWF stuff wrapped up for the moment, let’s hit the territories.

Previously on the Perils of Penelope Pitstop:  http://blogofdoom.com/index.php/2016/05/09/wrestling-observer-flashback-march-4-1985-part-2/

I’ve noticed a sudden uptick in 1985-related questions on the Wrestling Observer radio show lately.  I feel like that can’t be a coincidence.

Previously…BOOM…on X-Men!  http://blogofdoom.com/index.php/2016/05/08/wrestling-observer-flashback-march-4-1985-part-1/

I was unable to top Dave’s steroid needle joke at the end of the last one, so I just stopped the WWF recap right then and there and went to bed.  And now we continue…

Previously, on a dark and stormy night:  http://blogofdoom.com/index.php/2016/05/07/wrestling-observer-flashback-02-05-85-part-2/

So that 20/20 piece turned out to be not very nice…

Previously on the Big Bang Theory:  http://blogofdoom.com/index.php/2016/05/06/wrestling-observer-flashback-02-04-85-part-1/

Japan and various territorial news to wrap up this month’s issue, including the most legendary Kerry Von Erich stupidity EVER.

Previously, in Verne Gagne’s cabin:  http://blogofdoom.com/index.php/2016/05/05/wrestling-observer-flashback-january-1985-part-5/

A mere thirty pages this month!  I could probably fit this all into one posting, but I’m gonna stretch it into at least two to force you to read all this free content.  Maybe there will even be some memes! 

Previously in a galaxy far far away:  http://blogofdoom.com/index.php/2016/05/04/wrestling-observer-flashback-january-1985-part-4/

Win lose or draw we’re finishing up this issue TODAY.  Enough is enough.

Previously, on the Edge & Christian Show That Reeks of Awesomeness:  http://blogofdoom.com/index.php/2016/05/03/wrestling-observer-flashback-january-1985-part-3/

Page 37 of 54 now.  I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.  We’ve made camp somewhere in the Sierra mountains and hopefully we’ll be headed home in time for Christmas and to see Gerry stopped at the Rhine by our boys on the front lines.  If I don’t make it out of a Meltzer run-on sentence about the UWF alive, tell my family I love them and tell Danimal that he still can’t have posting access.  Ever.

WWF news time.  Let’s do this.  Fingers crossed that I can pull this off in 1000 words and move onto the next month by tomorrow.  GERONIMO!

Previously: http://blogofdoom.com/index.php/2016/05/02/wrestling-observer-flashback-january-1985-part-2/

Next up in the yearbook, the 1984 Observer Awards!  You know we’re gonna hit 5 parts before we get through this thing, right?

Previously on your Mom’s street corner:  http://blogofdoom.com/index.php/2016/05/01/wrestling-observer-flashback-january-1985-part-1/

Moving on with the magnum opus that is the 1984 yearbook!