When Artie discusses the case in West Virginia, he stated that Lenny Bukowski was coughing up blood and particles of iron oxide. Pete says that a witch left him out in the rain. That is what happened to the Tin Man in the Wizard of Oz.
Pete paraphrases Clubber Lang's interview: Interviewer: What's your prediction for the fight? Clubber Lang: My prediction? Interviewer: Yes, your prediction. [Clubber looks into camera] Clubber Lang: Pain!