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Memphis in Minutes: Episode #4 is live! “Spellbinder, Suck-Ups & the Sweet Taste of Cake”It’s the debut of Power Pro Wrestling from April 18, 1998, and if you’ve ever wanted to see:Spellbinder win the first match in company historyRandy Hales cry AND thank everyone he's ever metAustin Idol shows up and knocks EVERYBODYThe long awaited Memphis return of Billy Joe TravisLawler serve cake ringside DURING "Young Guns" 8 man tag matchthe FINAL CONFRONTATION between Bill Dundee and Jerry Lawler V 6.0!Then this episode is for you! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Join us for our monthly series in the STS family, “Was It Really THAT Good?” for Episode 321! Wrestling fans always talk fondly of their favorite events. BT was joined by Gene Jackson this month to talk about St Louis Wrestling at the Chase and answer the question, “Was It Really THAT Good?” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Join us for our monthly series in the STS family, “Was It Really THAT Good?” for Episode 17! Wrestling fans always talk fondly of their favorite events. BT was joined by Gene Jackson this month to talk about the WWF BIG EVENT from 8/28/86 and answer the question, “Was It Really THAT Good?”. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week on The UWF FuryCast, Gene Jackson takes you inside the most chaotic ballroom brawl ever televised—UWF Fury Hour Episode 14, now subtitled: “Glitter, Chains, and Muraco gets RUDE!”This jam-packed episode features: Greg “The Hammer” Valentine making his UWF debut and verbally assaulting Captain Lou Iceman King Parsons tunes up for DeBeers by dropping Dusty Wolf Don Muraco dominates Chris Michaels while Rick Rude lurks at ringside?! B. Brian Blair breaks out “The Scorpion” and buries Mike Williams Bruno Sammartino struggles to stay impartial as David Sammartino takes the win Ivan Koloff uses that “Russian” chain to rob Wild Thing Steve Ray—again!Plus: ️ More hype for Rumble in the Big Apple II Tease for next week’s Captain Lou’s Corner with… The Honky Tonk Man!This episode had everything but an ambulance—and after that Koloff match, we probably needed one. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Join us for our monthly series in the STS family, “Was It Really THAT Good?” for Episode 16! Wrestling fans always talk fondly of their favorite events. BT was joined by Josh & Richard from P3 Radio this month to talk about Memphis Wrestling 6/11/88 and answer the question, “Was It Really THAT Good?” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In the premiere of Movies in Minutes (where Gene Jackson does short reviews of pro wrestling related movies), Gene takes a sarcastic stroll down memory lane to revisit the 1986 cult oddity Body Slam — a movie that asks the burning question: What if the LEAST known actor on the A-Team starred in his own movie?Starring Dirk Benedict (Face from The A-Team), “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, Sam Fatu, and Captain Lou Albano (as a version of himself with even less self-control), this movie mixes rock music, wrestling, mob thugs, and questionable life choices into one gloriously weird, low-budget clusterf***.Does Body Slam hold up in 2025? (Spoiler: not really.) Does it still entertain in the way only a politically incorrect, poorly edited '80s wrestling movie can? Absolutely. Highlights include: • Roddy Piper as “Quick Rick Roberts” • Captain Lou Albano attempting to read cue cards • Cameos from Rick Flair, Bruno Sammartino, and Freddie Blassie • Korean mobsters played by Samoans • A tag team named “The Cannibals” • And a rock band called “Kick” (as in listening to them is like a “KICK in the nuts”)If you've ever wondered what would happen if someone made a wrestling movie without understanding wrestling OR movies... this is your chance! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Step back into the magic and mayhem of Memphis wrestling as Gene Jackson continues his interview series with Del Rios – The SpellbinderIn this second part of our interview, Del opens up about life on the road in the golden era of USWA, wild Monday nights at the Mid-South Coliseum, and his transformation from magician to one of the most unique characters in Memphis wrestling history.Hear incredible stories about:Wrestling Jerry Lawler, Brian Christopher, and Jeff Jarrett in packed Jonesboro showsThe real origins of the Spellbinder gimmick and how his background in magic shaped itHow discipline and fitness kept him at the top of his game and how he maintains it to this day!Behind-the-scenes memories of WWF, TV5 studios, and working with legends like PG-13, Bill Dundee, and Doug GilbertHis honest thoughts on Bruce Prichard, the current state of Memphis wrestling, and why his action figures are selling out in pre-orders!Plus, Del talks about his future plans, fan interactions, and how the Spellbinder legacy lives on today.If you love Memphis wrestling history, larger-than-life characters, and great stories that haven’t been told anywhere else, you don’t want to miss this one!Subscribe for more Retro Wrestling with Gene Jackson! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Join us for our monthly series in the STS family, “Was It Really THAT Good?” for Episode 314! Wrestling fans always talk fondly of their favorite events. BT was joined by Gene Jackson this month to talk about Starrcade ‘86 “Night of the Skywalkers” and answer the question, “Was It Really THAT Good?”. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

UWF FuryCast Ep. 13 is LIVE! This week, Gene Jackson recaps the madness of Fury Hour Episode 13, where:Colonel DeBeers is still racist (shocking, I know)Orndorff compares his feud with Dr. Death to the war in the Middle East (sure, Paul)Don Muraco body presses a 469 lb Jerry Cooley "Cutie Pie" cuts a promo that may have melted my brainB. Brian Blair gets whipped with a belt AGAIN, but turns the tablesSteve “Wild Thing” Ray shocks everyone with an actual GOOD match vs Ivan Koloff in 1990!?!?And the Rumble in the Big Apple is hyped like it’s WrestleMania in a Red Roof InnIf you love chaos, promos that make zero sense, and Captain Lou yelling about marshmallow babies in a 380-degree oven”—this is the one YOU'VE been waiting for right here! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week, Gene Jackson takes a look at the unforgettable life and career of Corey Maclin—one of the most unique, controversial, and passionate figures in Memphis Wrestling history.From gospel DJ at age 16 to co-hosting USWA with Dave Brown, to running his own promotion and suing Jerry Lawler—Maclin did it his way. In this episode: ️ His start in radio and how he became the youngest program director at WLOK His run as co-host of USWA with Dave Brown, and ring announcer with Lance Russell Taking over Memphis Wrestling in 1999—booking, production, marketing, and wrestling Teaming with Kamala against Lawler & Jimmy Hart in his only televised match ⚖️ The infamous lawsuit with Jerry Lawler over the “Classic Memphis Wrestling” DVDs ️ His 2010 campaign for Shelby County Clerk, and how it tied into the legal drama The mystery of Memphis wrestling tape ownership—and why $20K in bootlegs triggered a war ️ The WWE sabotage of the Hulk Hogan vs. Jerry Lawler FedExForum show His tragic death in 2013 at age 43, and the legacy he left behindWhether you loved him or rolled your eyes at his “ree-dick-uh-luss” calls—he earned his place in Memphis wrestling history. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Join us for our review series in the STS family, “Was It Really THAT Good?”! Long time wrestling fans always talk fondly of the old days in professional wrestling, so Gene Jackson and Brian Tramel have joined forces to take a look at wrestling shows from back in the day. This episode they review the June 18, 19888 edition of Continental Wrestling Check out more of Brian Tramel's great content over at STSPod.club This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

UWF Fury Cast Ep. 12: "Vikings, Overgrown Smurfs, & Blood from a Cactus!!"It's live now, and it's pure Herb Abrams insanity! Viking flattens “The Lion” then calls Herb a “Overgrown Smurf” Orndorff beats an intern senseless for wearing a Steve Williams shirt Cactus Jack BLEEDS like a horror movie after a piledriver on concrete Captain Lou vs. John Tolos in a yelling match for the ages And Bob Orton mimes murdering a bumblebee…”DADDY!”Gene Jackson guides you through the mayhem in a 30-minute rollercoaster of sarcasm, disbelief, and retro wrestling madness.U8dazkMWqoiUjWMhvPOlThis is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode #2: “Jailbirds, Joanie, and the Foot Locker Referee”We’re heading back to April 20, 2002, for an episode of Championship Wrestling that features: Jamie Dundee fresh outta jail as “The Convict”️ A half shoot, half fever-dream promo comparing himself to Dahmer & Manson Lawler and Joanie doing promo damage control Corey Maclin, as always yelling like the building’s on fire (in there) A referee who looks like he works part-time at Foot Locker Spellbinder doing push-ups mid-match Beale Street Posse winning dirty while Nate the Rat screams from ringsideI break it all down in just under 10 minutes… so you don’t have to suffer through it alone. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Join us for our review series in the STS family, “Was It Really THAT Good?”! Long time wrestling fans always talk fondly of the old days in professional wrestling, so Gene Jackson and Brian Tramel have joined forces to take a look at wrestling shows from back in the day. This episode they review the July 20, 1998 edition of WCW MONDAY NITRO! Check out more of Brian Tramel's great content over at STSPod.club This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

UWF Fury Cast #11 – "Wild Things, Racist Gimmicks & Mystery Men?!"This week on Retro Wrestling, it's the return of The UWF Fury Cast, Gene Jackson dives headfirst into another baffling chapter of Herb Abrams' legendary disasterpiece, the UWF Fury Hour and this is Episode 11!Colonel DeBeers brings the racism, Wild Thing Steve Ray brings the nonsense, and someone thought it was a good idea to make "Cutie Pie" Louie Spicolli a “mystery man" opponent for fellow heel, Col. DeBeers. Spoiler Alert: it didn’t work.We’ve got: Ivan Koloff chain assaults B. Brian Blair chaos (again!) Captain Lou’s Corner: Wild Thing Edition Steve Ray vs. The Blue Knight! DeBeers vs. Cutie Pie in the main event... and here comes ICEMAN!Plus: Herb Abrams plugs the Rumble in the Big Apple like it’s WrestleMania... at a hotel. Watch, laugh, cry, and question your life choices along with Gene as we unravel one of the most unintentionally hilarious wrestling shows ever produced. Subscribe for weekly episodes as we suffer through every last drop of Herb’s madness. It’s UWF… so you know it’s so bad it's, well mostly just bad.#UWF #HerbAbrams #WrestlingPodcast #RetroWrestling #GeneJackson #FuryCast #SteveRay #CaptainLou #ColDeBeers #LouieSpicolli #DonMuraco #UWFReview This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Join us for our review series in the STS family, “Was It Really THAT Good?”! Long time wrestling fans always talk fondly of the old days in professional wrestling, so Gene Jackson and Brian Tramel have joined forces to take a look at wrestling shows from back in the day. This episode they’ll review Kevin Steen (who would go on to become KEVIN OWENS in the WWE) in Ring of Honor. Check all the great content Brian Tramel has to offer over at www.STSPod.club! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

What would happen if the greatest wrestler of the time, faced the greatest brawler of the time ???This and SO MUCH MORE !!!On this weeks episode of WMW Podcast Who was the spotlighted artists/bands ???Only one way to find out, click play.....NOW!!FOR TONS OF EXCLUSIVE RETRO WRESTLING CONTENT: Check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/retrowrestlingarchive This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

It's the THC DOGG and Izzy High with a look at some upcoming film, music and book projects, PLUS the guys take a look back at Izzy's famous JCW against the legendary Iron Sheik and Izzy gives you the backstory on the match and the aftermath! A great show, everyone needs to check out!FOR TONS OF EXCLUSIVE RETRO WRESTLING CONTENT: Check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/retrowrestlingarchive This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Join the TCH Dogg and Izzy High as they discuss three of life's greatest passions. This week they are joined by very special guests The Pitbull Gary Wolf and the newest member of the family Pitbull #3 Christopher Annino!!!FOR TONS OF EXCLUSIVE RETRO WRESTLING CONTENT: Check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/retrowrestlingarchive This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

You don't wanna miss this week as Izzy High and THC D-O-Double G are back at it again! All you the young wrestlers out there and fans as well are going to wanna check out this week's wrestling segment as Izzy breaks down a match featuring the legendary "Sensational, Intelligent" Destroyer taking on Don Leo Jonathan. Find out the method behind the madness of pro wrestling from a man who helped paved the way for many of today's most popular stars! Plus, a healthy dose of weed and music as well!FOR TONS OF EXCLUSIVE RETRO WRESTLING CONTENT: Check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/retrowrestlingarchive This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Join us for our review series in the STS family, “Was It Really THAT Good?”! Long time wrestling fans always talk fondly of the old days in professional wrestling, so Gene Jackson and Brian Tramel have joined forces to take a look at wrestling shows from back in the day. This episode they’ll review the 11/6/99 episode of Extreme Championship Wrestling and then answer the question, “Was It Really THAT Good?Check all the great content Brian Tramel has to offer over at www.STSPod.club! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Join us for our review series in the STS family, “Was It Really THAT Good?”! Long time wrestling fans always talk fondly of the old days in professional wrestling, so Gene Jackson and Brian Tramel have joined forces to take a look at wrestling shows in the WWE VAULT. This episode they’ll review the 8/24/87 episode of Continental Championship Wrestling and then answer the question, “Was It Really THAT Good? Check all the great content Brian Tramel has to offer over at www.STSPod.club! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Join us for our review series in the STS family, “Was It Really THAT Good?”! Long time wrestling fans always talk fondly of the old days in professional wrestling, so Gene Jackson and Brian Tramel have joined forces to take a look at wrestling shows in the WWE VAULT. This episode they’ll review the 8/12/89 episode of Memphis Wrestling and then answer the question, “Was It Really THAT Good?Check all the great content Brian Tramel has to offer over at www.STSPod.club! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Join us for our review series in the STS family, “Was It Really THAT Good?”! Long time wrestling fans always talk fondly of the old days in professional wrestling, so Gene Jackson and Brian Tramel have joined forces to take a look at wrestling shows in the WWE VAULT. This episode they’ll review All Star Wrestling 7.14.79 and answer the question, “Was It Really THAT Good?Check out all the great content that Brian Tramel offers over at www.stspod.clubFOR TONS OF EXCLUSIVE RETRO WRESTLING CONTENT: Check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/retrowrestlingarchiveU8dazkMWqoiUjWMhvPOlThis is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this classic episode of 'Shootin' the Shiznit', Brian Tramel is joined by Gene Jackson. They talk about their first meeting, wrestling in Mississippi, IWF and how nothing changes in the indys in the Memphis area. Gene also talks about going to wrestling cons and he let's us know who the #1 asshole was that he met.Brian Tramel reviews Memphis Wrestling every week with the podcast “Rollin’ Into Mempho.” He also publishes at least one more episode every week on STSPOD.CLUB.Check out his LINK OF ALL LINKS to watch the show and listen to all the STSPod.club podcasts!https://linktr.ee/STSPODFOR TONS OF EXCLUSIVE RETRO WRESTLING CONTENT: Check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/retrowrestlingarchive This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this week's episode Gene Jackson welcomes Writer/Publisher Christopher Pelton, owner of THC Limitless and THC Ringside! After writing and publishing manysuccessful books and magazines in the horror genre, Christopher Pelton has now entered the wrestling space publishing great wrestling books with the firstrelease being "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert: The Uncrowned King of Professional Wrestling. Chris talks to Gene about a number of great wrestling biography projects that are currently in the works to be released later this year and also the fact that just the past week, Gene signed on as one of THC Ringside's resident authors. Plus: they discuss "Pitbull" Gary Wolfe's great new book that's out now, the TWA Philadelphia experience, the process of putting together the Eddie Gilbert book with Doug Gilbert, and much, much more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this week's episode Gene Jackson welcomes back his good friend and podcast colleague Ray Russell of the Wrestlecopia Podcast Network. They discuss all the new shows and various content coming to Wrestlecopia as well as the brand new VideoCasts that are popping up on thevarious tiers of Ray's Patreon. Always a fun time when these guys get together, make sure you check it out and share itwith the wrestling fans in your life! Check out all the great content that Ray Russell offers over on www.wrestlecopia.com as well as www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaFOR TONS OF EXCLUSIVE RETRO WRESTLING CONTENT: Check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/retrowrestlingarchive Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert & Tommy Rich each week right here at the Retro Wrestling Archive! You can also find it on your favorite podcast platform at www.douggilbertpodcast.com Check out the Retro Wrestling Re-View USWA Podcast! @ www.uswapodcast.com Check out our merch store over at www.tinyurl.com/retrowrestling PRE-ORDER THE NEW "HOT STUFF" EDDIE GILBERT BOOK TODAY @ www.tinyurl.com/EddieGilbertBook This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this week's episode Gene Jackson welcomes the one and only "Hood Ninja" himself, Hy-Zaya! Hy-Zaya has been around the business for many years and has been a staple of the Mid-West wrestling scene. In part one of their conversation they dig deep into Hy's early days in wrestling, what motivated him to get in the business, how he went about getting into the business, who helped him along the way, and how things were different from then to now. If you're a fan of IWA Mid-South, Bad to the Bone Wrestling, or JCW…you'll recognize some of the legendary names that come up in this conversation that includes a lot of fun stories along the way like the time that Hy-Zaya and Chris Hero got slapped by a certain wrestler's wife after a match. Plus, great memories of guys like American Kickboxer, Tracy Smothers, Suicide Kid, Tarek the Great, Bull Pain, Todd Morton, and many, many more. A really fun and insightful conversation with one of the stand out wrestlers from the past two decades who has influenced countless wrestlers on the scene today. FOR TONS OF EXCLUSIVE RETRO WRESTLING CONTENT: Check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/retrowrestlingarchive Check out Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert & Tommy Rich each week right here at the Retro Wrestling Archive! You can also find it on your favorite podcast platform at www.douggilbertpodcast.comCheck out the Retro Wrestling Re-View USWA Podcast! @ www.uswapodcast.comCheck out our merch store over at tinyurl.com/retrowrestlingPRE-ORDER THE NEW "HOT STUFF" EDDIE GILBERT BOOK TODAY @ www.tinyurl.com/EddieGilbertBook This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this week's episode Gene Jackson welcomes back "Broadcast" Bob Anderson as they review the June 17, 1985 episode of Texas All-Star Wrestling. Rising from the ashes of Joe Blanchard's Southwest Championship Wrestling, Texas All-Star Wrestling saw more than it's share of future superstars pass through. In this episode a young Shawn Michaels sees action, Bubba the Terminator aka the future "Tugboat/Typhoon" is featured, Alberto Madril & Chavo Guerrero see action, plus the "Honorable" Armand Hussein brings us the "Oriental" Assassin" Kim Duk (better known to WWF fans as Tiger Chung Lee) as well as "Voodoo Malumbo"! All this and much more covered in a this week's episode!You can see the full episode that's being reviewed here:https://youtu.be/7QdUFWqmC2s?si=jjH33HsDJf_eJ_6MFOR TONS OF EXCLUSIVE RETRO WRESTLING CONTENT: Check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/retrowrestlingarchive Check out our weekly reviews of USWA Championship Wrestling on the Retro Wrestling Re-View USWA Podcast! @ www.uswapodcast.com Dangerous Conversations with Doug Gilbert & Tommy Rich is a pro wrestling podcast from the Wrestlecopia Podcast Network! Each week Doug & Tommy join host Gene Jackson to tell stories from their careers along with occasional special guests Check it out at www.douggilbertpodcast.com For more great pro wrestling fun, explore www.wrestlecopia.comGet yourself some cool merch from the podcasts over at www.tinyurl.com/uswapodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this week's episode Gene Jackson welcomes back Buster "Hellraiser" Johnson to review the July 5th 1997 episode of USWA Championship Wrestling. Buster has some insight on the USWA in this period as he was working there and on this particular episode he was in a match against DOOMSDAY aka Glen Jacobs aka WWE Hall of Famer Kane. July of 1997 was an interesting time in the USWA and this is a very fun episode. We're in the middle of the USWA vs. ECW War as we're building towards an upcoming event 'The Brawl to End it All" where Tommy Dreamer & The Sandman will be coming to Memphis to face Jerry Lawler & Brian Christopher. Plus: King Mabel is on the show, Billy Joe Travis the week after he was arrested and taken to jail on live Memphis television, PJ Walker (aka the future Justin Credible) is here doing an odd character than can only be described as a "White Konnan" gimmick, and much, much more!You can see the full episode that's being reviewed here:https://youtu.be/NlXg0kiDcQ8FOR TONS OF EXCLUSIVE RETRO WRESTLING CONTENT: Check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/retrowrestlingarchive Check out our weekly reviews of USWA Championship Wrestling on the Retro Wrestling Re-View USWA Podcast! @ www.uswapodcast.com Dangerous Conversations with Doug Gilbert & Tommy Rich is a pro wrestling podcast from the Wrestlecopia Podcast Network! Each week Doug & Tommy join host Gene Jackson to tell stories from their careers along with occasional special guests Check it out at www.douggilbertpodcast.com For more great pro wrestling fun, explore www.wrestlecopia.comGet yourself some cool merch from the podcasts over at www.tinyurl.com/uswapodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this week's episode Gene Jackson welcomes back Tyler Peters (from Tyler's Takedowns) to review the March 5th 1994 episode of Smoky Mountain Wrestling! A fun episode featuring Chris Candido in action against Pat Rose, training videos featuring Tammy Fytch (Sunny) and the Dirty White Girl preparing for an upcoming mixed tag team match with Brian Lee & the Dirty White Boy, Ricky Morton takes a beating from Jim Cornette and company, Tracy Smothers takes on Dr. Tom Prichard, and much, much more in this fun blast from the past! FOR TONS OF EXCLUSIVE RETRO WRESTLING CONTENT: Check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/retrowrestlingarchive Check out our weekly reviews of USWA Championship Wrestling on the Retro Wrestling Re-View USWA Podcast! @ www.uswapodcast.com Dangerous Conversations with Doug Gilbert & Tommy Rich is a pro wrestling podcast from the Wrestlecopia Podcast Network! Each week Doug & Tommy join host Gene Jackson to tell stories from their careers along with occasional special guests Check it out at www.douggilbertpodcast.com For more great pro wrestling fun, explore www.wrestlecopia.comGet yourself some cool merch from the podcasts over at www.tinyurl.com/uswapodcastCheck out these cool shirts over athttps://buyblackett.com/collections/g...FOR TONS OF EXCLUSIVE RETRO WRESTLING CONTENT: Check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/retrowrestlingarchive Check out the Retro Wrestling Re-View USWA Podcast! @ www.uswapodcast.com Dangerous Conversations with Doug Gilbert & Tommy RIch is a weekly pro wrestling podcast from the Wrestlecopia Podcast Network featuring "Dangerous" Doug Gilbert & Tommy "Wildfire" Rich sharing stories from their careers, interviewing friends, and much, much more! For more info check out www.douggilbertpodcast.com For more great pro wrestling fun, explore www.wrestlecopia.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this week's episode, Gene welcomes back "Broadcast" Bob Anderson to review an episode of the American Wrestling Federation from April 1995. AWF was a promotion started by Paul Alperstein who got a syndication deal for hispromotion featuring a ton of 80s/90s WWF & WCW stars with plans for featuring an "innovative" European style rounds system and putting a focus on enforcing the "rules ofprofessional wrestling" in an era just as things were starting to turn more and more "EXTREME" everywhere else in the wrestling world. Gene & Bob review this episode of AWFfeaturing stars like Tito Santana, Chris Adams, Sgt. Slaughter, Tommy Rich, and many more while also giving you some context and backstory on not only the American Wrestling Federation but pro wrestling in general in April of 1995! It's another fun show, check it out!! FOR TONS OF EXCLUSIVE RETRO WRESTLING CONTENT: Check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/retrowrestlingarchive Check out our weekly reviews of USWA Championship Wrestling on the Retro Wrestling Re-View USWAPodcast! @ www.uswapodcast.com Dangerous Conversations with Doug Gilbert & Tommy Rich is a pro wrestling podcast from the Wrestlecopia Podcast Network! Each week Doug & Tommy join host Gene Jackson to tell stories from their careers along with occasional specialguests Check it out at www.douggilbertpodcast.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this week's episode, Gene welcomes Buster Johnson a.k.a. "Hellrasier" to discuss Kick Ass Wrestling and review the June 5, 1999 episode of K.A.W. featuring Sid Vicious, Terry Golden, Motley Cruz, Danny B. Good, Fabulous Rocker, Lady Vixen, Izzy High, Tommy Rogers, Jamie Dundee, Wolfie D, Steven Dunn, and many more! FOR TONS OF EXCLUSIVE RETRO WRESTLING CONTENT: Check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/retrowrestlingarchive Check out our weekly reviews of USWA Championship Wrestling on the Retro Wrestling Re-View USWAPodcast! @ www.uswapodcast.com Dangerous Conversations with Doug Gilbert & Tommy Rich is a pro wrestling podcast from the Wrestlecopia Podcast Network! Each week Doug & Tommy join host Gene Jackson to tell stories from their careers along with occasional special guests! Check it out at www.douggilbertpodcast.comFor more great pro wrestling fun, explore www.wrestlecopia.com For more P3 Radio goodness, check out https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p3-radio/id1334547487 or just seach 'P3 Radio' on the podcast platform of your choice! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this week's episode Gene Jackson welcomes his old pal, "Broadcast" Bob Anderson to review a Global Wrestling Federation Super Card episode from July 10, 1991 featuring "Nature Boy" Buddy Landel vs. "Gorgeous" Gary Young in the main event! They provide a little background on the GWF as well discuss the results of the first round of the GWF Television title tournament. Bobprovides some background on the GWF's biggest "Homegrown" star The Patriot. They also discuss some other matches on the show featuring Axl Rotten, Jeff Gaylord, "Exotic" Adrian Street, Big Bully Busick, and Rasta the Voodoo Mon! It's a fun show especially if you enjoyed the short lived UWF FuryCast or Bob & Gene's pro wrestling parody show 'Outlaw Rasslin Federation'! FOR TONS OF EXCLUSIVE RETRO WRESTLING CONTENT: Check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/retrowrestlingarchive Check out the Retro Wrestling Re-View USWA Podcast! @ www.uswapodcast.com Dangerous Conversations with Doug Gilbert is a new pro wrestling podcast from the Wrestlecopia Podcast Network! For more info check out www.douggilbertpodcast.com For more great pro wrestling fun, explore www.wrestlecopia.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A new episode of Retro Wrestling is here as Gene Jackson welcomes his special guest the current reigning and defending NWA Mid America Champion Jeremiah Plunkett to discuss the rich history of the NWA Mid America title and I think you may surprised at some the wrestling royalty who have held that championship since it's inception in 1957! It was a great conversation with one of the best wrestlers in the business today! FOR TONS OF EXCLUSIVE RETRO WRESTLING CONTENT: Check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/retrowrestlingarchive Check out the Retro Wrestling Re-View USWA Podcast! @ www.uswapodcast.com Dangerous Conversations with Doug Gilbert is a new pro wrestling podcast from the Wrestlecopia Podcast Network! For more info check out www.douggilbertpodcast.com For more great pro wrestling fun, explore www.wrestlecopia.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this week's episode Gene Jackson welcomes Ray Russell, the man behind the Wrestlecopia Podcast Network. They have a fun conversation about Ray's wrestling fandom growing up in Ohio and what led to him eventually launching his first podcast that would evolve into an entire podcast network. Hear how the various Wrestlecopia podcasts came to be and what led to the decisions on which promotions and eras to cover on both the Wrestling Memory Grenade and Regional Rasslin Podcasts. Plus, some teasers for things to come in the future over at wrestlecopia.com!FOR TONS OF EXCLUSIVE RETRO WRESTLING CONTENT: Check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/retrowrestlingarchive Check out the Retro Wrestling Re-View USWA Podcast! @ www.uswapodcast.com Dangerous Conversations with Doug Gilbert is a new pro wrestling podcast from the Wrestlecopia Podcast Network! For more info check out www.douggilbertpodcast.com For more great pro wrestling fun, explore www.wrestlecopia.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Gene Jackson and Bob Anderson are back again to take a light hearted, fun look at UWF Fury Hour Episode #8! The Main Event is what Herb Abrams described as being "An Olympian against a Russian just like Rocky 5!" There's so much wrong with that statement...we'll just move past it. Most importantly this is the episode with the INFAMOUS incident where the referee tried to no sell three chair shots from Dr. Death! The debut of "Wild Thing" Steve Ray! The non debut of Larry Zbyzsko, and much more! Guaranteed to feature 100% less Billy Jack Haynes than previous episodes! Also, check out my current weekly podcasts:FOR TONS OF EXCLUSIVE RETRO WRESTLING CONTENT: Check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/retrowrestlingarchive Check out the Retro Wrestling Re-View USWA Podcast! @ www.uswapodcast.com Dangerous Conversations with Doug Gilbert is a new pro wrestling podcast from the Wrestlecopia Podcast Network! For more info check out www.douggilbertpodcast.com For more great pro wrestling fun, explore www.wrestlecopia.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this episode, Gene welcomes the man who brought "Kick Ass Wrestling" to Memphis, Terry Golden! A fun conversation with the man who created and promoted KAW which eventually became the WWE Developmental promotion, Memphis Championship Wrestling. It's a fun story hearing how KAW came to be and Terry even shares a story about it that he hasn’t been shared in previousinterviews based on some new information he just recently learned. KAW was a great promotion that doesn't get enough attention and I was thrilled to get to talk to Terry about it here. We hear about making the transition to MCW, the challenges that came with their very first show and whether or not KAW could have lived on had he not taken the Developmental Deal from WWE. We also hear stories about Sid, Bryan Danielson, the infamous Tasha Simone & Kevin Lawler segment from KAW TV, The Night to Remember event coming to Jackson, TN on September 21st, and much, much more!Check out the Retro Wrestling Re-View USWA Podcast! @ www.uswapodcast.comDangerous Conversations with Doug Gilbert is a new pro wrestling podcast from Wrestlecopia Podcast Network! For more info check out www.douggilbertpodcast.comEnjoy TONS of great pro wrestling nostalgia over at www.Wrestlecopia.com! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this week's episode of the UWF Fury Cast, Gene and Bob take a fun look back on Episode #7 of the UWF Fury Hour! Herb circles back to the Col Debeers/Larry Sampson angle as we get the "long awaited rematch" between Col Debeers and Billy Jack Haynes where Billy Jack delivers the pre-match promo of a lifetime!Then we get perhaps the WORST Capt Lou's Corner segment yet (if you can even imagine that)Dr Death is back from Japan, B. Brian Blair takes on the debuting Louie Spicolli and a touching tribute video to close out the show that will bring a tear to glass eye, if you don't get emotional during this video, you have noheart whatsoever! JOIN OUR HERBABRAMS' UWF FACEBOOK GROUP! https://www.facebook.com/groups/uwfuniverseYou can find ALL of the available Herb Abrams' TV episodes right here:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWQzVp-TqauxagwscBCasiC0xG8BoWHYf&si=s5MkCCCQ3Q2LrSha Also, check out my current weekly podcasts: Check out the Retro Wrestling Re-View USWA Podcast! @ www.uswapodcast.com Dangerous Conversations with Doug Gilbert is a new pro wrestling podcast coming to Wrestlecopia.com! For more info check out www.douggilbertpodcast.com Plus there's TONS of other great old school pro wrestling podcasts and content available overat www.wrestlecopia.com! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Bob and Gene are back once again to take a lighthearted look at the UWF Fury Hour, this week is episode #6! What a show this one is as Captain Lou Albano has a HUGE surprise in Captain Lou's Corner! The most anticipated MAIN EVENT yet as Ken Patera takes on Billy Jack Haynes in what Herb Abrams has deemed the "Portland Pow" plus Cactus Jack, Chief Jay Strongbow, Bob Orton, Mr. Wonderful, and the most TREMENDOUS armdrag Bruno Sammartino has EVER seen!! JOIN OUR HERBABRAMS' UWF FACEBOOK GROUP! https://www.facebook.com/groups/uwfuniverse You can find ALL of the available Herb Abrams' TV episodes right here:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWQzVp-TqauxagwscBCasiC0xG8BoWHYf&si=s5MkCCCQ3Q2LrSha Also, check out my current weekly podcasts: Check out the RetroWrestling Re-View USWA Podcast! @ www.uswapodcast.comDangerous Conversations with Doug Gilbert is a new pro wrestling podcast coming to Wrestlecopia.com! For more info check out www.douggilbertpodcast.com Plus there's TONS of other great old school pro wrestling podcasts and content available over at www.wrestlecopia.com! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Bob and Gene are back to cover Episode #5 of the UWF Fury Hour which features not one, not two, but THREE PROMOS from John Tolos! Billy Jack Haynes "loves kids" and is action this week, Ken "Jail Bird" Patera is here, Mr. Wonderful executes another flawless piledriver, The Viking makes his in-ring debut, B. Brian Blair introduces "Honey" while taking on The Bounty Hunter and John Tolosrecommends someone should commit suicide and the MAIN EVENT features a Russian Family Feud as "I-van" Koloff takes on his "nephew" Nikita Koloff! Check out the fullepisode that's being discussed here: https://youtu.be/ypGc3GvkCrQ JOIN OUR HERBABRAMS' UWF FACEBOOK GROUP! https://www.facebook.com/groups/uwfuniverse Youcan find ALL of the available Herb Abrams' TV episodes right here:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWQzVp-TqauxagwscBCasiC0xG8BoWHYf&si=s5MkCCCQ3Q2LrSha Also, check out mycurrent weekly podcasts: Check out the RetroWrestling Re-View USWA Podcast! @ www.uswapodcast.com DangerousConversations with Doug Gilbert is a new pro wrestling podcast coming toWrestlecopia.com! For more info check out www.douggilbertpodcast.com Plus there's TONS ofother great old school pro wrestling podcasts and content available overat www.wrestlecopia.com! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this episode of Old School Dives, your hosts Gene Jackson and Shane Noles discuss the "Ric Flair's Last Match" event in Nashville that Shane attended live and Gene watched live on pay per view and they compare notes on how it came off in the arena compared to how it came off on television. A fun episode you don't wanna miss! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this episode of Old School Dives, Shane Noles and Gene Jackson are discussing the career of the youngest NWA World Champion in history, the one and only Tommy 'Wildfire" Rich! As a very young man, Tommy Rich became a national pro wrestling superstar thanks to exposure on WTBS and Georgia Championship Wrestling. He also a staple of the Memphis promotion and frequented Ron Fuller's Alabama territory as well. Sit back, relax and hear about the career of a true pro wrestling legend, Tommy 'Wildfire' Rich! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode of "Old School Dives", Shane Noles and Gene Jackson discuss the career of the legendary "Exotic" Adrian Street and Miss Linda. Adrian was a trendsetter and wrestled a very unique in ring style even beyond his outrageous gimmick. At times during his career he was one of the most hated heels in the sport but later evolved into a beloved babyface, even in the South! So, join us for a fun discussion of one of pro wrestling's most memorable characters inside and outside the ring! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Join "Broadcast" Bob Anderson and Gene Jackson as they reveal the complete backstory of the Outlaw Wrasslin Federation and their weekly show, World Wide Wrasslin! Learn about the origins of the Whitey Jenkins character, the process of putting together the shows, where the matches and promos came from as well as who their favorite OWF wrestlers and matches. You'll also hear about their favorite old commercials and what went into choosing them for the show. If you ever wondered to yourself, "what the heck is the OWF?" This is the full explanation from the guys themselves.Check out the full playlist of all 52 episodes of OWF World Wide Wrasslin here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj5Zx1HZR2NlpRtuhrXoBImFRp50GjsIE&si=bzLTA8D86nj1C_xGAlso, check out mycurrent weekly podcasts: Check out the RetroWrestling Re-View USWA Podcast! @ www.uswapodcast.com DangerousConversations with Doug Gilbert is a new pro wrestling podcast coming toWrestlecopia.com! For more info check out www.douggilbertpodcast.com Plus there's TONS ofother great old school pro wrestling podcasts and content available overat www.wrestlecopia.com! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Join your hosts Shane Noles and Gene Jackson as each episode they take a "deep dive" into Old School Pro Wrestling! On the debut episode the topic is the career of controversial WWE Hall of Famer Jesse 'the Body' Ventura! From a Navy Seal, to bodybuilding, to being a pro wrestler, to being perhaps the blueprint for every pro wrestling color commentator who came after him, and eventually on to becoming a Mayor and then a Govenor, Jesse 'the Body' Ventura had a career path like no other! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this episode Gene Jackson is joined by his guest David Haskins otherwise known in pro wrestling as Davey Rich! They discuss his wrestling career including a fun story of how he LITERALLY "snuck into" the business in Memphis thanks to some HUMONGUS advice from a friend, his very first wrestling match that just happened to be on Channel 5 Memphis televsion, and how having his gear with him at the right time helped make that happen...and not in the way you would assume it would, working for Mid South Wrestling, getting ribbed by winning a championship, how he became a "Rich Cousin", how the Rich Cousins team ended and how he found out, USWA Wrestling, Smoky Mountain, WCW, WWF, Marcus Dupree, and all points in between, We touched on everything! A great interview with one of my favorite old school wrestlers who still has a lot of love for the business and it really shows in this conversation. Check it out and please share it with anyone you know that's a wrestling fan! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this Episode, Gene welcomes his friend and fellow podcaster, Jimmy Street! They have a fun conversation about the origins of Jimmy's wrestling podcasts, 'Live and In Color with Wolfie D' and 'Give Me Back My Pro Wrestling'. They discuss what it took to get Wolfie on board with doing a podcast, how he came out doing GMBMPW with is brother Jared. They also get into some background about Jimmy's wrestling fandom as a kid, how he got into the pro wrestling business as a manager, playing a foreign heel character, being a muscian, and much, much more! Give this episode a listen and then go check out some of Jimmy's podcasts, and tell him you heard about them on the Jackson Interaction Podcast!To check out Jimmy's podcasts and to stay up to date on everything they have going on, join the Give Me Back My Pro Wrestling Facebook Group!https://www.facebook.com/groups/566322001089847Follow 'Live and In Color with Wolfie D' on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/livewolfied This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week Gene is joined by the Showstoppin Championship Wrestling Heavyweight Champion "Young Mamba" Stephan Dunn. They discuss a variety of topics including: Stephan's thoughts on the watchalong clips that Gene and his friends have posted of Showstoppin shows, how he got into pro wrestling, his trainer and where he was trained, his wrestling influences, thoughts on how pro wrestling is perceived by fans these days, they discuss favorite wrestling storylines past and present, and much more. A fun conversation with a young man who seems to have a lot of love for the business and "gets it". Check it out!Follow Stephan Dunn on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BKLoading This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week on the show, the gang will discuss what their favorite Wrestlemania match of ALL TIME is and why. They'll also discuss the latest in the Cody Rhodes/Seth Rollins/Roman Reigns/Rock Wrestlemania Saga, A discussion about what makes a great comedian, the quality of the jokes told, or the number of tickets sold? (a debate that's popping up a lot recently on comedy podcasts comparing 'arena acts' vs. the 'comedian's comedians' that do clubs and small theaters). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★