The Retro Wrestling Archive Podcasts

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 ★

This week the gang will discuss the whole Cody/Rock/Roman Reigns controversy! The latest on the Vince McMahon lawsuit, So, Scott D'Amore after helping get TNA back on the rails again has been FIRED!?! After getting fired from Saturday Night Live a few years before ever stepping on set and then getting "canceled", Shane Gillis will now be hosting SNL this month....how will it go? What does this mean for comedy moving forward?? If you wanna hear all about the SuperBowl?? This isn't the podcast 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 ★

On this episode of the Main Event Comedy Podcast, we eventually have ALL FOUR members of Main Event Comedy here to discuss: The first qualifying round of the Main Event Comedy Championship, how it went, what went well? What could have went better, and what they hope to improve on the future events. They discuss the upcoming show at Atomic Johnny's in Gadsden, Alabama on September 23rd. They discuss their differing opinions on whether the Rockers should be in the WWE Hall of Fame as a tag team. The guys share their memories and thoughts on both Terry Funk and Windham Rotunda (Bray Wyatt) who both passed away last week. They also have an interesting discussion/debate on whether or not Bray Wyatt should go into the WWE Hall of Fame. Two think he should, two think he shouldn't and you may be surprised on who is on each side of that coin. Check it out! 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 ★

The podcast finally returns! On this episode, Delbert Jenkins and Shane Noles were unavailable but Gene Jackson and Wes Sears got together to talk about a number of topics including: Wes just getting back from a beach vacation while Gene "hasn't been to the beach since 1995", they talk about this weekend's Main Event Comedy Championship, their upcoming show at Atomic Johnny's in Gadsden, they give their thoughts on WWE's SummerSlam 2023, the Bloodline storyline which leads to talk of the glory days of NXT, the Sting/nWo angle in WCW, and amongst other topics. They also talk a little about Dark Side of the Ring as well as some of the comedy specials they've checked out recently. 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 ★

The debut episode of the Main Event Comedy Podcast featuring Buck Jenkins (Gene Jackson), Delbert Jenkins, Shane Noles, and Wes Sears! Meet the crew as they discuss what drew them into Comedy, their writing process, how they got started, how they became the "Four Horsemen of Funny", the diffences between perfoming in comedy clubs as opposed to regular bars, and much more! They also talk about WWE Backlash and whether or not they would be a wrestling fan if they just discovered today with the current product. 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 debut episode of the Jackson Interaction Podcast, Gene is happy to welcome Shean Christopher as his guest. Shean has went through quite the transformation in wrestling in the past couple of years. They talk about all of it including: injuries suffered, dealing with the abrupt end of the Akuto Death Society and figuring out a way to reinvent himself, the things he studied to help develop his new character, who was almost a member of the Wasted Generation, and which member initially said no. All that and much, much more with a guy who is always a fun interview! Check it out! 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 and Rosey talk about their new habit in recent months, spending hours watching random videos on YouTube....they discuss some of their favorite channels they've found and make a few suggestions to check out such as Company Man, Ashens, TylerTube, and many 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 ★

This week Gene and Rosey discuss Rosey's love of documentaries and docuseries as they go in depth on three true crime docs and Rosey suggests some of her favorites that may be discussed in the future. 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 and Rosey are back again to talk about the 90's nostalgia mode they've been in recently with music, TV, movies, and 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 ★

Gene and Rose Jackson's ever LIVE stream of the Jackson Reaction Podcast! On this episode they discuss their favorite British comedies such as: The I.T. Crowd, Toast of London, Mighty Boosh, Garth Marenghi's Dark Place, and many 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 ★

Gene and Rosey conclude their Halloween 2020 discussing Joe Bob Halloween Hideaway, the rest of the 92 horror movies they watched this year, their super cool Halloween presents, and 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 is joined by his lovely wife Rose Jackson as they discuss their trip to WrestleCade 2015 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina while driving back from the event. They talk about the highlights of the Fanfest and the show on Saturday night and how WrestleCade measures up to other events they've attended.From December 2015 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 was originally a Locals to Legends episode but I'm including it here as Gene and Rosey discuss their trip to Chicago in 2018 for Starrcast during ALL IN weekend. 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 was originally a Locals to Legends episode but I'm including it here as Gene and Rosey discuss their trip to Chicago in 2018 for the ALL IN pay per view at the Sears Center. 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 and Rosey are back with the Jackson Reaction Podcast after only a 14 month hiatus! The show picks up just as their leaving Stand Up Live after Rosey had a few drinks and met comedian Dave Attell (Bucket List Item crossed off!) They talk about what they've been up to in the past 14 months namely playing their new Retro Pie Gaming System from The Retro Gaming Solution! They also discussed some cool finds for Rosey's birthday at 2nd and Charles and much, much more!Originally aired in August 2019 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 ★

The very first episode of the Jackson Reaction Podcast w/Gene & Rosey. On this episode the Jacksons discuss their trip to Nashville, Tennessee to see Jay & Silent Bob Get Old and An Evening with Kevin Smith at Zanies. They also talk about Freedom Pro Wrestling at the Nashville Fairgrounds featuring Kevin Nash, Eric Young, MVP, Rock Star Spud, and more.Originally aired on May 22, 2016 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 ★