Center Stage Chronicles Ep. #29: September 1991

Kris Zellner is joined by Rob Naylor and Our Good Buddy Charles to discuss September 1991 in the world of WCW and pop culture at large as only they can. Topics of discussion include:

What did O.P.P. really mean to us as kids in 1991?Clash of the Champions 16: Fall Brawl featuring the Georgia Brawl, Brian Pillman and "Bradstreet" being awesome, Sting and Cactus Jack coming out of gift boxes to attack each other, Mike Graham being "old", Ron Simmons being all over the show, the debut of Van Hammer debut and much more.On the same night as the Clash, MTV broadcasts their annual Video Music Awards which, a show dominated by R.E.M. But it’s remembered more for the cold open starring the then-controversial Pee-wee Herman.We also run down all the major winners and happenings from the show, as it marked the unofficial end of an era at MTV, as well.Emily Valentine making her debut on “Beverly Hills, 90210” the same week as Jeff Hunter’s first appearance on “Saved By The Bell.”Jim Herd being named the new president of the NWA and what that actually means.“Use Your Illusion” by Guns ’n’ Roses, “No More Tears” by Ozzy Osbourne, “Emotions” by Mariah Carey are all released on the same day.Tim Allen's “Home Improvement” debuting on ABC.Tom Zenk getting arrested.Mass confusion regarding the status of WCW's syndicated TV in New York.“Baywatch” starts it's run in first-run syndication after previously airing on NBC.Jamie Foxx and Jennifer Lopez make their debuts on “In Living Color.”Nirvana's "Nevermind, "The Low End Theory" by A Tribe Called Quest, "Blood Sugar Sex Magik" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and "Waking Up The Neighbours" by Bryan Adams all come out on the same day.The video for “Smells Like Teen Spirit" makes it's TV debut on MTV's "120 Minutes."“The Jerry Springer Show” debuts in syndication.WCW talking about bringing in “Ravishing” Rick Rude with a big push.This is a slam-packed show with tons going on, so everybody take a listen!!!

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