WCW Wrestlewar 89 Review - Out of the Dragon's Lair, Into the Ranch

[@Redjack10]

The Terry Funk impersonation is never going to get old 😂😂

[@riftaaronson3440]

Yes it does, because it's disrespectful to Funk. Hell, the Funk's family has even told Brian to stop doing it, yet he keeps being a jerk about it.

[@akibarhodes3930]

Never 🤣🤣🤣

[@WrestlingWithWregret]

@@riftaaronson3440 Lol what are you talking about? Who reached out to me? When did this happen?

[@jjthefalchon]

Sounds like you're instigating to me. It's pretty harmless and you don't have concrete proof. ​@@riftaaronson3440

[@REDACTED9494]

​@@riftaaronson3440you literally just made that bullshit up

[@CurseTheCosmos]

Mozart’s “Symphony No. 25 in G Minor”, Van Gogh’s “The Starry Night”, Zane’s “Vocal Impression of Terry Funk” - MASTERPIECES!

[@MichaelPuterbaugh]

Paul Heyman managing the Samoan Swat Team 35 years ago is some amazing longterm storytelling

[@princeofstrongstyle6683]

You know something funny? When hearing that team name "Samoan Swat Team" it's ironic how Roman's Shield look basically makes him look like he's part of that team than the actual SST in WCW.

[@chuckriceyall9667]

You win wrestling interwebs for the week

[@OptimumTaurus]

That's why he was so natural in the role of managing Bloodline: he was already familiar with the family for literally decades. It never came off weird or forced because he's already a part of the family history.

[@slashandbones13]

There is a reason every documentary about this family, officially blood or not, features Paul Heyman. He's an honorable uncle for an entire generation of them.

[@jerryf.coffey2671]

I poop a lot. 💩

[@seancook-7862]

Found your channel three weeks ago. Spent the last three weeks watching all your videos. Finished a few hours ago. I became sadness, and then a new video appears. Thank you

[@Carvania]

Been watching for years lol u got to watch ten years of aging in 3 weeks.

[@mrterp04]

Brian’s videos are super binge worthy

[@joerogers9413]

Yep, finding this channel during the pandemic got me back into wrestling.

[@stfilms.]

Literally did the same thing in 2019 when I found his channel

[@victoryusmc]

Somehow I found this awesome creater when he started, it was almost the wrestling channels to follow, this and Whatculture at the time

[@nataliewarner8639]

"Why didn't you come out on a horse, Ric?". Every time you do the Terry Funk voice I end up CREASED. Great vid, BZ

[@jamesdixon6332]

Terry Funk: "I've changed the rules I'm judging matches now."

[@sethallen5405]

I can hear it in my head, lmao

[@jamesdixon6332]

​@@sethallen5405😅😅 It's hard not to ever since Brian started this

[@xandersthoughts]

Terry Funk: “I’ve changed the rules, I’m out of retirement again.”

[@rajamicitrenti1374]

Funk 3 years from now: "Not even death can keep me retired!"

[@marquan1976]

Flair why didn’t you ride a horse?

[@DevilSurvivor69]

" I still have to win the ECW World title and the WCW hardcore title!"

[@at3479]

Terry Funk: "Hey, I was in Road House and I tried to be nice until it was time to not be nice"

[@animenut2591]

God damn it I did that in his voice

[@georgelea4297]

Terry Funk " I'll fight you Ric Flair in a Roadhouse match, with my friend Patrick Swayze as the guest referee "

[@MultiLililililili]

😂

[@meneldur19]

That wouid have drawn money haha

[@brandonmaddox4862]

I’ve changed the rules it’s a bar fight now

[@sebastianbruckwilder5720]

Heyman managed the bloodline 35 fucking years ago 😂

[@TraxxJamez2088]

Brian’s Terry Funk impression always gets me 😂😂😂😂😂

[@dakotathompson185]

Your Terry funk impression pops me every time 😂😂

[@orinanime]

I just want to point out that right as you made the "Final Countdown"/video unavailable joke, the video cut to an ad for Peacock. Absolutely perfect

[@slyfox2022]

"Nobody wanted to hear the Oak Ridge Boys, we wanted to see the wrasslin!" -Jim Cornette

[@theindyjt]

Funny that this pops up today after Jim mentioned it last week.

[@princesstamika]

I thought this was a joke. Imagine my surprise when

[@fc775]

Jim cornette is a wrestling treasure

[@jackburton2680]

Haha I'm about a month behind the podcast schedule and zanes uploads and JUST listened to that part of that ep last night, now im watching tbis review.

[@Wvredraider21]

The Terry funk impersonation gets me every time lol glad that has picked up

[@swishwitzki4134]

Hey Brian, I usually don't write a lot of comments but I just wanted to say thank you ✌🏼 Here in Germany the WWE or wrestling in general obviously isn't as prominent as it is in the US and your videos really help me understand the history of it all. Keep doing your great work and I hope you have an amazing rest of the week! I'll see you next time!

[@danalong1237]

0:47: “Leo! Whoa-oa-oa-oa-oa-oah!” You took the words right outta Boz Scaggs’ mouth!

[@LennyK616]

This was the first ever NWA ppv my folks ordered for me, so it has a special place in my memories. I always taped the ppvs so I could watch them over and over again and the tape started to wear on the US and World title matches because I watched them so many times. I, for some reason, vividly remember the build-up to the bullrope match too and I have no idea why. This ppv was also my first time really seeing Terry funk and 8-year old me HATED him after this. I was also hooked on Muta at this point too. Thanks for doing this one, Brian. Please never stop with the Terry Funk voice.

[@Rocketboy1313]

What is kind of great about he Terry Funk impression is how you nail the "I am so wound up my voice is getting high and tight" nature of it. That is how he sounds because he is conveying that he is so driven to fight, and yet you are putting in this nonchalante inflection. The contrast is comedy gold. Sort of the inverse of someone using a really over the top voice to convey down to earth communication, like that Dr. Robotnik Latte scene in the first Sonic the Hedgehog movie.

[@oldandbitter]

Lex Luger had a fantastic 1989. After the Hayes feud, he had a killer match with Steamboat, a decent mini feud with a past his prime Tommy Rich, and then a great couple of matches with a young Brian Pillman.

[@OptimumTaurus]

Luger was never the greatest in the ring, but when Luger CARED, he could go fairly well. With proper motivation and the right opponents, Lex Luger could be in some great matches. He had great presence in the ring and was a great spectacle. Think about the night he won the WCW title from Hulk Hogan. He had the whole wrestling world in his palm for a night. Everyone was THERE for Luger winning the belt. People cared. It's bad Luger was such a choke artist-- because with the proper booking he could have been a basically much better Ultimate Warrior or Goldberg type (he was, for what its worth, a much safer worker than either of them).

[@jackburton2680]

He's underrated and doesn't get the credit he should as a worker

[@mockingbird9646]

Yes! The Terry funk impression by the great Brian Zane. Always priceless

[@ParsnipPizza]

Honestly it's really cool to see Heyman managing the Samoan SWAT team, with the ula fala and everything. Wasn’t truly aware of his existing connections to the Anoa'i-Fatu dynasty. Not just a prediction, a spoiler!

[@AuroDHikoshi]

Heyman, so many connections, fatu, Austin, Calloway

[@Alsebra]

It seems he's also working himself into a Heenan role...Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa are Haku's relatives (though none of them are part of the Anoa'i family).

[@JadeOMalley]

Fantastic review as always! Paul E with the Samoans is HISTORY

[@Poisonjam7]

Your Funk impression continues to be the best thing ever. I’ve never actually heard Funk speak, so it could be a crap impression for all I know, but I don’t care because it’s hilarious either way. 😂🤣

[@CactusJackIV]

Love seeing in the comments about new subscribers. And how they are bingeing all the episodes as fast as they can. I’d been there(many years ago) new fans always great to see and welcome.

[@bigvanpapi]

Take a shot everytime Zane says “MOOTAH”!

[@Zomburai45]

Challenge accepted, am presently unconscious

[@dr.snakes]

Spitting mist.

[@johansmallberries9874]

Ah sounds like you were juuuust about to nail that Final Countdown bar too.

[@lewistaylor4112]

My eyes glanced towards the screen at 6:47 and I thought it said "Bob Orton With Gray Hat"

[@venomousnate7263]

Your Terry Funk impressions never cease to make me laugh, I’m not the only one. Also man, Flair and Steamboat always had amazing matches. What’s not to say.

[@frankf684]

How do you know you’re not the only one?

[@FaysalIsGoated]

8:20 Foreshadowing of The Bloodline from back on the 80s is INSANE to me😂

[@kenterminateddq5311]

3:27 Good question, Brian Zane. What the hell is up with Bob Orton's t-shirt? Mastabuilda212 said it's the hand gripping the back end of a guitar (it's possible). That would be an interesting question for "Cowboy" Bob Orton's future "Ask Ace Anything" interview (that is if Bob still remembers or has the "Bodacious" t-shirt).

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

It looks like a used tampon on a heavy flow day.

[@AuroDHikoshi]

It does look like the top half of a guitar, but 80s TV graphics don't help

[@LenGott8345]

Terry Funk was the cherry on top of the epic finale to Flair/Steamboat. It's also worth noting that the subtext with Flair and Funk was your first real Part Time v. Full Time. They needed someone who would absolutely get Flair cheered and Funk was that guy. The promos by Funk leading up to the Bash were excellent. 1989 is the year where pro grappling really got me hooked as a youngster.

[@benespinosa6725]

great Review brian these classic PPV reviews are always fun awesome stuff as always.

[@stevenkilboy1319]

God damn it dude, the funk impression just makes me crack up every single time

[@blazr1976]

Looks like the neck of an electric guitar on Bob Orton's glorious airbrushed T-shirt. BODACIOUS indeed!

[@greenovation]

Think you asked about Bob Orton Jr.'s shirt? It says "Bodacious!".... I'm a longtime watcher but have never posted before. I also love your Terry Funk impression. Don't ever stop doing it, even though a few may get butt hurt about it. I think Terry would have enjoyed it.

[@jakemitchell1132]

We need a compilation of every time Zane does the Terry Funk voice. I would watch that so many times 😂

[@jackburton2680]

Should do a top 8 best voices in pro wrestling. Macho man and terry funk surely would be frontrunners. Be an interesting vid I think

[@mikeclark3223]

This was the show that made me a wrestling fan. I grew up in the Memphis territory and they had a show on Saturday mornings after cartoons, so I had watched wrestling for longer than I can remember. But this is the show that convinced me that this was something I should keep up with. Our local cable company would occasionally give away repeat showing of PPVs for free as an enticement to order the next show live and this was one of them. My mom pointed it out on the TV listing in the newspaper (wow, that's a very old statement) and I made sure to be in my room ready to watch when it came on. I was 9 years old and didn't understand the idea of different wrestling promotions so I wad expecting USWA. And, well, Lance Russell and Doug Gilbert were people I recognized... but then Muta came out. My nine-year-old brain was not ready for what I saw then. Then there was Sting, then Flair/Steamboat... after that I was hooked.

[@RisingJericho]

You better believe I clicked on this immediately to hear the Terry Funk impression

[@LEGENDCITYest1963]

" Cactus, why don't you start the match on top of the Cell."

[@UnkPoker1]

I was living in Wilmington NC at the time - and my memory (as a wrestling fan) is that the buildup being fine...one of the few PPVs I actually ordered...

[@grimgamer1420]

I absolutely love these late 80's early 90's reviews, they feel so foreign in a good way 😊

[@danickakinzy2468]

The wise man Paul Heyman managing the Samoan Swat Team! A little bit of foreshadowing and we didn't even know it!😂

[@DoneRandomLee]

Am glad to see Bob Orton without his arm cast, he never recovered from that injury

[@Brando-Lee3725]

Funk vs Flair No DQ at New York Knockout was fire ! I recorded that match as a kid and probably watched it a 100 times throughout my life . But as a kid it was one of my all time faves , and it still holds dear to me all these years later .

[@coreyhendricks9490]

"The Influencer" Brian Zane jacket is on point

[@jonbourgoin182]

Are you new here?

[@Bimon1234567]

"Why didn't you come out on a horse Ric?" 🤣

[@tolkienist7905]

JYD no showed the event. Sniff sniff. That's not me being upset, that's the reason he no showed.

[@bannedfreespeech]

Freebase not sniffing totally different high totally different addiction

[@jbizz80]

​@@bannedfreespeech Same result though.

[@TheEvolver311]

You don't sniff crack bra

[@RataStuey]

BZ you sound so over worked and yet you’re doing a brilliant job here. Well done. Thank you. I needed this! And losing your mind to Steamboats entrance was hysterical! Ha ha ha ha

[@Chimidway88]

The Terry Funk impression will always make me smile and laugh! 🙂😊

[@scottaznavourian3720]

Paul on the phone wirh the 5 year old tribal al chief 😂

[@claymathewselevator8121]

Young Rock

[@markjackson6431]

Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat is becoming super underrated. he’s right up there with Nick Bockwinkel as the most underrated and underappreciated wrestlers of all time

[@Terry-y1g]

What? The dragon is a living legend. If you don't know now you know.

[@moopert86]

I'd like to hope that everyone knows how good Steamboat was. Best pure traditional babyface ever in my book.

[@markjackson6431]

@@Terry-y1g *sigh* you know you can be a legend and still underrated or underappreciated. Bob Pettit is a legend in the NBA but he’s rarely talked about thus he’s underrated. are you following?

[@Kaltagstar96]

That's a feud that would honestly be amazing, everything from Bockwinkel that I've seen shows that he can work well with anyone and can sell any opponent as a big deal.

[@frankf684]

Steamboat isn’t underrated

[@phoenixgoss55]

I will always pop for Zane's Funk impression

[@ErnDawg08]

Chi-Town Rumble is still my favorite because it was the first of the three I saw. But, this one holds a real special place in my heart because of the return of Terry Funk and what comes afterwards.

[@saloz9483]

I freaking love your Terry funk voice.

[@jeffreypetersen2474]

I think the “Bodacious” on Orton’s shirt refers to an LP by Mojo Nixon & Skid Roper

[@jb888888888]

Elvis is everywhere!

[@cjgrinchy1698]

I have watched this event when you announced it and I agree about Micheal Hayes vs Luger. After watching Wrestle War 89 I binged the whole damn year of events on peacock and I enjoyed every bit of it. Now I'm in 1990...Lex Luger and his United States Championship Reigns have been highlights for me through this whole binge! I have already watched the I Quit Match recently because of it so I'm definitely prepared for it all.

[@aaronwalls7847]

Brian love the content, could we get like a 10 min video of you just doing the terry funk voice with a bunch of wrestling sayings or just saying. Always a good laugh when you do the voice. Thanks bud.

[@UndergroundSkat2000]

Out of curiosity for Hayes vs Luger, I looked it up and I was not disappointed 👍

[@mattstreet3318]

Man I remember being 7 years old in 1991 watching this on VHS while eating those Keebler Pizzeria chips

[@blotzphoto]

I saw an excellent reel that showed Jey Uso and Kevin helping Seth up afterwards and he sold the moment so well, showing such relief that it had finally been enough to finish Roman off, that it was worth the pain he’d gone through, even his lost title meant something.

[@Michael-eq8th]

Brian's Leo! delivery warmed my heart

[@AJDaniels99]

This is my favorite of the Flair/Steamboat trilogy

[@danielsalinas6683]

Flair and Steamboat at Wrestle War 89 was the greatest wrestling match I ever saw. I was 8 years old and 25 years later it still leaves an impression on me

[@WarlockOfWiFi]

This was the first ever wrestling event I ever went to. Remember it fondly my dad took me and my best friend. Was what made me a life long wrestling fan ❤❤❤

[@oldhickory3522]

Your Terry Funk impression is comedy gold. I literally laugh so hard it hurts every time.

[@snbks4ever]

Great review and that Terry Funk impression is amazing😂

[@JennaLeigh]

Brian, your Terry Funk impressions bring me such joy. I pop every single time 😂😂❤ Also, the haircut looks nice! 👍🏻

[@marquan1976]

The Great Mu-Tah!

[@rossadams9203]

Love wrestle war 89. Fond memories of this being one of the first things I watched with old college friends when I first got the WWE network.

[@thomaspayton-tb9oj]

nice to see bsm bam in that one knowing his story

[@ourhandsaretied]

I can't get enough of your Terry Funk impression

[@MikeBandada]

Unhinged and Terry Funk is always a favorite “RIC FLAIR IS A JACKASS!”

[@dominickdarpino5584]

please never stop doing that terry funk impression

[@kraigowaffles2110]

I'd watch an hour long video of B.Z. doing his Terry Funk impression.

[@smcilia]

It is what you think it is! Bodadious indeed!

[@johnpittsii7524]

Thanks for the review Brian ❤

[@treadman28]

Hayes didn't lose the belt back to Luger at a Clash of the Champions show. It was at a May 22 house show in Bluefield, West Virginia. The match was taped and aired on Worldwide in June.

[@MrTheMighty]

Could the "Bodacious" shirt have had a red guitar on it? I really hope it's a red guitar...

[@Mcnonswagger]

8:30 -12 year old Cora Jade hatches an idea

[@redhurricane24]

9:50 Man, I was ready to sing along!

[@KramerKontained94]

Gilbert vs Sullivan; the very model of a modern major wrestler

[@insertname1014]

Brian really be scouting out Terry Funk shows now

[@georgemetcalf8763]

It's weird not seeing the table break on the Funk/Flair piledriver.

[@diabeticman2194]

After all the kerfuffle with AEW showing the Brawl In footage, it’s nice to watch some old school wrasslin coverage!

[@Torchmanz]

I love how if you missed all of wrestling, you could watch this channel for a month and catch up 😂

[@WestieFromtheEast]

The abundance of Terry Funk voice in this made me so happy!

[@JL8421]

I think it's supposed to be a guitar on Bob Orton's shirt. A really weird, jagged guitar...

[@kenterminateddq5311]

Am I the only one who's surprised that Brian Zane didn't put over Ric Flair's promo from Wrestlewar 89? If 5:03 isn't one of the best promos in Ric Flair's career, it's certainly one of the most passionate when Ric ends his promo by saying,"YOU'RE GONNA BE............MIIIIIIIIINE!!!!! WOOOOOOO!!!!!!"

[@CenetaurmanE52]

To hell with any of WCW's stories, the real long-term booking is Brian's fluctuating relationship with Lex Luger.

[@doomslayerdave]

Lightning bolt on Orton's shirt.

[@Ariurotl]

Can't believe Leo Sky is subbed to your Patreon, Brian.

[@bigjoeofthe707]

Funny how the way Steamboat lost the NWA World Heavyweight Title is the same way he won the WWF Intercontinental Title: scoop slammed reversed into an inside cradle

[@gregoryjohnson9733]

Your Funk. I could listen to it forever.

[@coltonhollis4414]

To answer your question about Bob Orton's shirt. It looks like a hand waving an ax, at least to me. There's a little bit of red paint above the 'i' in Bodacious that makes it look like the red and white head of an ax.

[@AguilaDeOnix85]

All I can hear now is Terry Funk with Hank Hill's voice lmao

[@motboy8]

I'm positive that you're the only wrestling personality doing Boz Scaggs references in 2024 👏👏👏

[@baritOWN]

wasn't sure I was gonna watch this one, then I remembered Brian's incredible terry funk impression and had to check it out

[@ajnboilerup]

I think the no blood in that bull rope match was due to Turner's company not allowing it. Dusty Rhodes got fired for showing blood around this period of time. Turner's company is just too sensitive.

[@Hugh_Jannis]

I was trying to find the clip of Brian doing a Terry Funk impression where he goes "I've gone and changed the rules now." gets in the ref's face and says "You're full of shit!"

[@FrenchPaul1988]

If you're still looking for it it's from the WCW Uncensored 2000 review - YAPPAPI, brother.

[@Hugh_Jannis]

@@FrenchPaul1988 THANK YOU!

[@TiVo67]

Bob Orton’s Bodacious shirt is a hand holding a red lightning bolt. On peacock watch the 4/8/89 episode of World Championship Wrestling where he wrestled Shane Douglas and you’ll she a good image of it.