Retro Wrestling with Gene Jackson – Episode #30: "The Spellbinder" Del Rios Part 2

Step back into the magic and mayhem of Memphis wrestling as Gene Jackson continues his interview series with Del Rios – The Spellbinder

In 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:

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  Wrestling Jerry Lawler, Brian Christopher, and Jeff Jarrett in packed Jonesboro shows

  
  


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  The real origins of the Spellbinder gimmick and how his background in magic shaped it

  
  


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  How discipline and fitness kept him at the top of his game and how he maintains it to this day!

  
  


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  Behind-the-scenes memories of WWF, TV5 studios, and working with legends like PG-13, Bill Dundee, and Doug Gilbert

  
  


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  His 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!

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