Cup of Joe Wrestling Show

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Episode 323 Notes

-I am honored to be joined today by someone who was there when Vince McMahon started his national expansion. From MTV to the Rock & Wrestling connection, the WWF Magazine, marketing and more, Ed Helinski is here. Welcome Ed!
-Your early days as a newsman, Indiana graduate. Congratulations on the National Championship, by the way!
-Talk about the story that got you in with the WWF.
-First impression of Vince McMahon?
-Did Vince tell you his plans right away or did he present them a little at a time.
-Talk about Victory Magazine later WWF Magazine. What were your limitations or were there any? Because of publishing limitations, did you ever unintentionally break kayfabe?
-Robert DeBord
-Talk about the push to get Hulk Hogan. Was it Hogan or no one?
-You moved over marketing/merchandising. How big did the merchandising get in the mid-80's?
-David Schultz/John Stossel, MTV, Rock & Wrestling connection.
-Jim Barnett, Andre, Tim White, Ernie Roth.
-WrestleMania III memories. What do you think the attendance was?
-Post wrestling, favorite broadcasting memories?
-Plugs.
-Final Thoughts: