I grew up in a small southeren Indiana town in the 70s and 80s and use to watch those Saturday morning broadcasts of “in studio” wrestling matches from Memphis. I knew it was fake but loved it nevertheless. I will always remember his on off again freindship/hatefest with and sometimes against Billy “SuperStar” Dundee. LOL.
And occasionally workers would deliver a giant, coffin-like box and "Dr. Frank Stein" would emerge "by surprise" at "just the right time!"
Rick Flair and Jerry Jarrett had more than their share of appearances as well.