August 10 Karl Stern Show: Adrian Adonis debate, racism in wrestling, WCW lawsuit with Karl, Bobo

Show 1 of the week. On this show topics and questions include: more Adrian Adonis debate, racism in wrestling revisited, my role in a WCW lawsuit and who was involved, did Bobo Brazil hold the NWA World title and why the answer will surprise you, The Sheik, segregation, Sgt. Slaughter, the Observer Hall of Fame, and much more. The first of two shows.

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