Episode Details

In this episode of pplpod, we dive deep into the hard-hitting career of professional wrestler Dan Spivey. We trace his journey from a University of Georgia football standout to the squared circle, where he started as Starship Eagle alongside Scott Hall in American Starship.

We explore his major runs in the WWF (now WWE) and WCW, including his time in the U.S. Express with Mike Rotunda and his dominance as one half of The Skyscrapers with partners Sid Vicious and "Mean" Mark Callous (The Undertaker). We also discuss his tenure in All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW), where he held the World Tag Team Championship with Stan Hansen.

Finally, we analyze his cult-classic persona Waylon Mercy, a character inspired by Cape Fear that later influenced the creation of Bray Wyatt, and look at Spivey's inspiring post-retirement life running Spivey’s Sober Companions. Tune in for a comprehensive look at a wrestling legend!