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Join Draven and Garrett Gonzales for a deep dive into the pages of the 1984 Wrestling Observer Newsletters in this action-packed episode of Observe This! We dissect the most pivotal year in professional wrestling history as Vince McMahon executed the biggest power play the industry had ever seen, dramatically expanding the WWF brand from a regional territory to a national powerhouse.

This episode is essential for any wrestling historian! We break down McMahon’s bold strategy, including his controversial decision to get the WWF on MTV, an unprecedented move that gave wrestling a mainstream pop culture platform. You'll hear the behind-the-scenes details of McMahon’s developing, complex relationship with New Japan Pro Wrestling in late 1984, a partnership that had huge implications for the global business.

Key moments and topics covered in this week's discussion:

The New Guard Arrives: We review the major roster additions that signaled the new era, including Bobby Heenan, The Junkyard Dog, Nikolai Volkov, Brutus Beefcake, and the revolutionary arrival of The British Bulldogs.

Familiar Faces Out, Legends Back In: The guys discuss the shocking firing of long-time WWF champion Bob Backlund and the immediate, momentous return of the "Living Legend," Bruno Sammartino.

After the history is done, we discuss the career and retirement runs of modern icons John Cena and Hiroshi Tanahashi.

Do you remember what it was like when the WWF went national? What was the biggest story in the Wrestling Observer Newsletters of 1984? Comment your thoughts below!

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