NWA Crock and Roll Revisit #4: July 1985

Originally aired on Place to Be Nation Podcast Feed in 2020, The Crockett time machine rolls into July 1985 as the crew welcomes first-time Crockett viewer Ben Locke to the show! 

The episode opens with a tribute to the late Road Warrior Animal, setting the tone for a heartfelt yet lively discussion. From there, the boys dive into one of the wildest weeks in wrestling history—July 5-13, featuring the first-ever Great American Bash, a red-hot six-man main event on Mid-Atlantic TV, and an all-time classic Tag Team Title Match.

The crew also explores:

• The impact and legacy of Pro Wrestling Illustrated in 1985

• The universal love for The Andersons (and the not-so-universal love for Jimmy Valiant)

• Hot crowds, Crockett tropes, and David Crockett’s many expressive faces

• A new man crush for Ben

• A match that had Calum feeling some type of way

• Another legendary Dr. G story featuring the mysterious Grand Wizard

• The greatness of Manny Fernandez, and "The Flying Burrito"

• An all-time innuendo-laced promo from Magnum T.A. before chaos ensues

• The rise of a promising midcard with Terry Taylor, Sam Houston, and even American Eagle (yes, who?)

• The short-lived but real reign of World Champion Buddy Landell

• A heel Dusty Rhodes, a babyface Ric Flair, and a bonus World Title match from Mid-South

• The ongoing saga of Baby Doll, complete with Floyd the horse drama

From new champions to emerging stars, ridiculous promos to emotional farewells—July ‘85 is absolutely loaded, and this episode captures every bit of it.

🕕 So grab your remote, turn the dial to 6:05 PM Eastern and it’s time to Crock & Roll!