Wrestling Meets Horror: Slashers, Suplexes & Pure Insanity
Summary
John Grills and Tony discuss the horror film Key of Bones, praising its unique kills and LGBTQ+ representation. They explore the intersection of wrestling and horror, recounting spooky moments from WWE history like Papa Shango and The Fiend. The duo also covers recent news debunking the Patterson-Gimlin Bigfoot footage and the discovery of Amelia Earhart’s plane. Finally, they recommend wrestlers in horror movies, including Dave Bautista in Knock at the Cabin and Kane in See No Evil.
Topics discussed
Sponsorship and podcast recommendations
Host intro and Jaws the Revenge shirt
Housekeeping and Patreon updates
Upcoming Halloween event in Jerome, AZ
Night of the Chihuahuas movie screening
Transition to reverse creep of the week
Story of car thief lecturing mom about baby
Discussion on leaving kids in cars and laws
Police pit maneuver certification and fun laws
Joke about birthdays and age limits
Review of independent film Key of Bones
Challenges of promoting indie horror films
Tubi horror movies and Big Shark search
Bigfoot documentary and Amelia Earhart mystery
Kids knowing history and debunking myths
Wrestling Buddies event and Mick Foley
Introduction to wrestling and horror segment
Horror elements in wrestling: Papa Shango to Stone Cold
Bray Wyatt, The Fiend, and The Sicks
Kane's debut and WCW Halloween Havoc
Wrestlers in horror movies: Roddy Piper
Wrestlers in horror movies: Dave Bautista and others
Wrestlers in horror movies: Kane, CM Punk, Goldberg
Tom Cruise stunts and Jaws the Revenge
Listener Q: Horror movies with wrestler casts
Listener Q: Punishment for doing the right thing
Listener Q: Richest horror movie victims
Listener Q: No dialogue vs no music
Listener Q: Horror creature zoo centerpiece
Event reminders and merch update
Sponsorship and podcast recommendations
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