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Before the national expansion of Pro Wrestling the business was split into many different regional promotions referred to as "the territories". Each territory competed within their own regional boundaries with unqiue wrestling stars, championship belts, and local TV. We talk the good old days from the territory era, from the AWA to JCP, New York to Los Angeles, Memphis to Mid-South, Portland to Florida, Stampede to Maple Leaf, Houston to Dallas, well... you get the point!
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The Othership

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The Othership is the pop culture podcast with a pro wrestling lean. Join Bill, Drew, Chris, and Michael as they talk movies, sports, music, tv, food, and of course, pro wrestling. Our rotating group of co-hosts take on various topics in roundtable discussions, interviews, innovative content concepts as well as invite special guests to join in the conversation. Laugh your ass off with the guys on this fantastic voyage aboard The Othership.
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DG's Puro Wrestling Academy

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Class is in session at the Puro Wrestling Academy! Join host Dan Ginnetty, as he travels back in time and discusses the ins and outs of the history of Pro Wrestling in Japan. Dan has spent decades studying the world of Japanese Wrestling and now he offers up his historian-level knowledge for the English speaking fans out there who have been dying to learn more about the world of "Puroresu"!
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Host Gene Jackson brings a variety of co-hosts and wrestling legends to the program as he goes back in time to Re-Watch and Re-View professional wrestling from years gone by! Get the break down, hear never before stories, and feel free to watch along, & enjoy the Retro Wrestling Re-View!
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You pull the pin and we’ll pick up the pieces… Join host Ray Russell for an exciting trip down Memory Lane as we analyze and discuss years of wrestling history from your favorite promotions. From Hulkamania to Mulkeymania, from the Four Horsemen to the nWo, from the Midnight Express to the Lex Express. Which promotion are we deep diving into next? What year have we time-traveled back to now? Tune in and find out!
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WrestleCopia News Network

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If there’s a late-breaking story deemed worthy of coverage, then WrestleCopia is on the case. WCNN hopes to make Gordon Solie proud as we discuss the latest news in professional wrestling, whether it be a recap of the latest PPV, a rant on what Vince has done now, or a tribute to a recently deceased performer, we’ll be here to share our thoughts from any number of our Podcast hosts.
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Wrestling Nostalgia

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Your new favorite podcast! Join "Nostalgic" Dave Dynasty as he reminisces about pro wrestling history (Formerly known as the Dave Dynasty Show). -Buy a shirt and support the podcast at prowrestlingtees.com/thedavedynasty -Donate to help support the show at paypal.me/thedavedynasty Checkout Dave's horror podcast called LISTEN TO THEIR SCREAMS at linktr.ee/listen2screams You can follow Wrestling Nostalgia at: PROWRESTLINGTEES: prowrestlingtees.com/thedavedynasty FACEBOOK: facebook.com/rassleno ...
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The Power Hour

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We take a look at this week in wrestling. The good, the bad, and most likely the awful. You can pretty much expect explicit language on this program given the current state of the business. Plus, Missy Does the Mail (oof, she better be careful of paper cuts). All of that, and more… This morning… on The Power Hour!
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It was the WWF vs. WCW. Raw vs. Nitro. The Monday Night War. The Ratings War. The nWo. The Attitude Era. While everyone discusses who won the war, it's truly the battles within the war that made this weekly episodic rivalry so exciting. We discuss it all here on Monday Warfare: The Battles Within!
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The Wrestling Stoop is back with Episode #33 as Bob Roop discusses his return to Florida in November 1974 and moving into 1975. Talking "Bullet" Bob Armstrong, Harley Race, The Mongolian Stomper, Jos LeDuc, James J. Dillon, Apache Bull Ramos, Danny Hodge, Eddie Graham's payoffs, the jobs of a heel, playing your character in public, & more! A former…
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On this episode of Wrestling Nostalgia, Dave Dynasty is joined by former promoter Joel Goodhart. The two discuss the TWA, ECW, Tod Gordon, Buddy Rogers, and much more. -Visit linktr.ee/rasslepod -Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/thedavedynasty -Buy a shirt and support the podcast at prowrestlingtees.com/thedavedynasty -Donate to help support the…
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It's Episode #9 of the Retro Wrestling Re-View as Gene Jackson welcomes back regular co-hosts, Josh Briley and Richard Mullikin of P3 Radio! This week they look back at the February 20, 1993 episode of USWA Championship Wrestling. Doug Gilbert offers a heartfelt promo as he feels bad for raising his fists to brother “Hot Stuff” Eddie Gilbert. Doug …
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The Puro Wrestling Academy w/Dan Ginnetty returns with a special "summer school" session of the program, covering 1957 in Japan! We talk Hiro Matsuda's disdain for Rikidozan and his drive to "make it" in the business, Weekly TV begins, and NWA World Champion Lou Thesz comes to Japan to defend against Rikidozan. Plus, Bobo Brazil, Adrian Baillargeon…
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It's Regional Rasslin' #60 as Guest Gene Jackson returns to talk more MARCH 1985 CWA Memphis Wrestling! THE MACHO MAN TURNS HEEL! REMATCH - Jerry Lawler vs. Nick Bockwinkel for the AWA World Title in a TEXAS DEATH MATCH! Plus, Southern Tag Champs The Fabulous Ones vs. The Interns (it's Masks vs. BEARDS!!!), Tux Newman, the Rock & Roll Express in to…
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The Othership has landed with another new episode!! Join Drew, Bill, Jammie, and Michael as they welcome friend of the show, Mark Beaudry to help recap a WWE PLE - - Money In the Bank!! The guys break down all the matches, talk about couples in the WWE and their potential for mixed tag matches, Tiffany Stratton’s eventual face turn, ‘90’s womens te…
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Grenade #133 has arrived, talking JUNE 1988 WWF TV, featuring the first appearance of BROTHER LOVE! Plus, many feuds continue to build... WWF Champ "Macho Man" Savage vs. Ted Dibiase, IC Champ Honky Tonk Man vs. Brutus Beefcake, Tag Champs Demolition vs. Strike Force, Rick Rude vs. Jake & Cheryl Roberts, Andre the Giant vs. Hacksaw Duggan, Bad News…
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On this episode of Wrestling Nostalgia, Dave Dynasty is joined by "The Tennessee Stud" Ron Fuller. The two discuss his family, the Knoxville 5 and Plan B, Dick the Bruiser, and much more VISIT RON FULLER: tnstud.com -Visit linktr.ee/rasslepod -Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/thedavedynasty -Buy a shirt and support the podcast at prowrestlingtee…
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Retro Wrestling Re-View is back with a very special Episode #8, digging deep into the origins of one of the most successful tag teams in wrestling history, PG-13! Wolfie D was kind enough to join host Gene Jackson this week and go back to the very beginning of the formation of his tag team with J.C. Ice (Jamie Dundee). Wolfie gives all the details …
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This week marks another 2.5 HOUR MEGA EDITION OF REGIONAL RASSLIN' w/Guest Jammie Ward talking September 1981 in Georgia Wrestling. Featuring NEW NWA World Champion Ric Flair, Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy, Superfly Snuka, Tommy Rich, Masked Superstar, Otis Sistrunk, Mr. Wrestling #2, Tor Kamata, Ray Stevens, & so much more! Please Subscribe to our Pa…
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The Othership has landed early with another new episode! Join Drew, Chris, Jammie, and Michael as they once again preview a WWE PLE - - Money In the Bank!! The guys break down all the matches, make predictions, talk about the futures of The Judgment Day and The Bloodline, as well as have a few laughs along the way! All of that, and much more! You d…
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On this episode of Wrestling Nostalgia, Dave Dynasty is joined by Hollywood John Tatum. The two discuss Michael Hayes, Missy Hyatt, Jack Victory, his time in World Class, the UWF, Global, and much more -Visit linktr.ee/rasslepod -Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/thedavedynasty -Buy a shirt and support the podcast at prowrestlingtees.com/thedaved…
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On this week's episode of the Retro Wrestling Re-View, host Gene Jackson welcomes special guest hosts Bryan Turner (of the VHS Rehab YouTube Channel) and Jimmy Street (host of Live and In Color with Wolfie D and Give Me Back My Pro Wrestling)! This week on USWA TV, Brian Christopher welcomes his newest friend from the WWF, "The Narcissist" Lex Luge…
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It's Regional Rasslin' #58 talking SEPTEMBER 1986 UWF! Guest Roman Gomez returns to talk Missing Link vs. Tatum (Valet for a Day- Hyatt or Journey?!), For the held-up UWF Tag Titles - Fantastics vs. Sting & Eddie Gilbert. TV Champ Terry Taylor vs. Michael Hayes. Lumberjack Tag - Freebirds vs. Ted Dibiase & Dr. Death. Plus, Hyatt & Hot Stuff Interna…
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On this bonus episode of Wrestling Nostalgia Dave Dynasty looks at the AWA during June 1988 -Visit linktr.ee/rasslepod -Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/thedavedynasty -Buy a shirt and support the podcast at prowrestlingtees.com/thedavedynasty -Donate to help support the podcast at paypal.me/thedavedynasty -Check out the WrestleCopia Network at …
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The Othership touches down with another new episode!! Join Drew, Bill, Michael, and Jammie as they recap WWE Clash at the Castle!! The guys give their thoughts on the matches, discuss the issues with ring ropes all show long, ask who in WWE might be listening to the show, talk a little bit about AEW, and go over the big news from WWE regarding Indi…
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It's Grenade #132 looking at WWF NEWS & RESULTS for JUNE 1988! We say goodbye to Bam Bam Bigelow, and hello to the Powers of Pain! Weasel Suit Matches between Bobby Heenan vs. The Ultimate Warrior. A fan interferes during a STEEL CAGE MATCH at MSG between WWF Champion The Macho Man vs. Ted Dibiase. Rick Martel involved in an injury angle. Jos LeDuc…
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This week on The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop, it's a very special episode as we break down the infamous "Georgia War" of the 1970s between the big bad men of the NWA vs. Promoter Ann Gunkel and her "All-South" promotion! Bob shares insights on many of the key players from Jim Barnett to Buddy Fuller. We also talk Bob's time in Georgia, circa 1974, t…
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On this episode of Wrestling Nostalgia Dave Dynasty talks to indie wrestling pioneer, Chikara founder, and trainer extraordinaire Mike Quackenbush -Visit Mike Quackenbush's YouTube channel: youtube.com/@TilWeMakeIt -Visit linktr.ee/rasslepod -Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/thedavedynasty -Buy a shirt and support the podcast at prowrestlingtees…
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Another week of USWA Championship Wrestling as Gene Jackson prepares to review the 2/6/93 episode, he's excited to welcome WrestleCopia's very own Ray Russell as the special guest co-host this week... and what a week it is! On this episode, USWA Southern Champion Brian Christopher has invited his new friend from the WWF, Doink the Clown to join him…
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It's a hilarious 2-HOUR episode of Regional Rasslin' #57 as Guest Gene Jackson returns to kick off MARCH 1985 CWA Memphis Wrestling! Jerry Lawler challenges Nick Bockwinkel for the AWA World Title... sort of... Plus, Southern Tag Champs The Fabulous Ones vs. Rock & Roll Express, Lanny Poffo talks Gang Bangs, Watermelons seeds everywhere, Lance Russ…
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The Othership has landed with another new episode!! Join Drew as he welcomes two great guys and highly active members of our Facebook group, Randall Kalenic and Ryan Wade for their first appearances on the show!! The guys talk about recently departed and legendary recording engineer Steve Albini – his work on the amazing Nirvana album In Utero, man…
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A packed edition of the Grenade this week as we cover the final two weeks of WWF TV for MAY 1988. WWF Champion The Macho Man battles Bodyguard Virgil, complete with a postmatch showdown between Randy Savage and Ted Dibiase! IC Champ Honky Tonk Man plays a tune on the back of Brutus Beefcake, leaving the Barber bloody! There appears to be a fallout …
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This week on The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop, we talk Bob's second tour of Japan, this time working for The Giant Baba's All Japan promotion! We discuss names like a rookie Bob Backlund, George "The Animal" Steele, Mil Mascaras, Jumbo Tsuruta, The Destroyer, Kendo Nagasaki's approach to wrestling Tyree Pride, the ultra-competitive Danny Hodge, Giant…
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On this episode of Wrestling Nostalgia Dave Dynasty talks to Ed Helinski who worked for the WWE from 1983-1987 as magazine editor and marketing and merchandise rep -Visit linktr.ee/rasslepod -Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/thedavedynasty -Buy a shirt and support the podcast at prowrestlingtees.com/thedavedynasty -Donate to help support the pod…
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As we finish out January 1993 in the USWA, Gene Jackson welcomes special guest co-host Brian Tramel of STSPod.club! Fresh off a showdown at the WWF Royal Rumble the week before, "Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig (from the WWF!) is coming to town to challenge 'The King' for the USWA Unified World Title on Monday night at the Mid-South Coliseum! Ron & Don Ha…
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This week on The Puro Wrestling Academy, Dan Ginnetty schools us on the entire year of 1956 in the world of Puroresu. Rikidozan & Kokichi Endo capture the NWA World Tag Team Titles from The Sharpe Brothers (Mike & Ben). Plans are made to bring in the soon to be (once again) NWA Champion Lou Thesz. Rikidozan travels to Southeast Asia to rekindle his…
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A MONSTER 2.5 HOUR EDITION OF REGIONAL RASSLIN' w/GUEST JAMMIE WARD DISCUSSING GEORGIA 1981 for the Aug/Sept timeframe. This week's edition covers TWO EPISODES OF TV... AND TWO OMNI CARDS WITH FULL RESULTS!!! Witness Kevin Von Erich vs. "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka (Both in Boots!), as KEVIN KICKS OUT OF THE SUPERFLY SPLASH!!! Plus, NWA WORLD CAMPION DUS…
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The Othership has landed with a new episode! Join Drew, Bill, Michael, and beloved regular contributor, Uncle Jammie Ward to the show to once again preview a WWE PLE - - Clash at the Castle!! The guys break down all the matches, make predictions, talk about the changes to the production side of WWE, discuss the men’s and women’s tag divisions in te…
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This week on The Wrestling Stoop... After a 5 month hiatus from the wrestling ring, Bob returns to the squared circle for the Dallas territory. Listen as Bob discusses Fritz Von Erich at length. We get stories of Fritz the man, the wrestler, the promoter, Von Erich's wild booking idea involving NFL players, the Iron Claw movie, & more. Bob also sha…
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On this episode of Wrestling Nostalgia Dave Dynasty talks to "Wildcat" Wendall Cooley -Watch Wendall sing karaoka every Friday night: facebook.com/kimwilliam.land -Visit linktr.ee/rasslepod -Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/thedavedynasty -Buy a shirt and support the podcast at prowrestlingtees.com/thedavedynasty -Donate to help support the podc…
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On this week's episode of the Retro Wrestling Re-View, we cover Week 4 of 1993 in the USWA! Eddie Marlin strips the Moondogs of the USWA Tag Team Titles after Moondog Spike gets injured! That means today's episode of TV (1/23/93) will be the First Round of an 8-Team Tournament to crown NEW USWA Tag Team Champions! Which means, the Semi-Finals and F…
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Regional Rasslin' returns as Guest Roman Gomez is back to close out AUGUST 1986 in the UWF! Dr. Death Returns from Japan, Skandor Akbar adds to Devastation Inc as Savannah Jack Debuts, the Tatum/Gilbert/Missy Hyatt Love Triangle REALLY heats up, TV Champ Terry Taylor takes on "Hollywood" John Tatum, Eddie Gilbert & Sting defend the UWF Tag Titles v…
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On this bonus episode of Wrestling Nostalgia Dave Dynasty looks at the AWA during May 1988 -Visit linktr.ee/rasslepod -Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/thedavedynasty -Buy a shirt and support the podcast at prowrestlingtees.com/thedavedynasty -Donate to help support the podcast at paypal.me/thedavedynasty -Check out the WrestleCopia Network at w…
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The Othership has landed with a new episode!! Join Drew and Michael as they welcome friends of the show and all around fantastic human beings, Dr. Phillip Khan and The Great Potato himself, Tim Graf to talk about their experiences at Glory Days Grapplecon in late April!!! The guys talk about the indie wrestling show the night before Grapplecon, the…
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THE WRESTLING MEMORY GRENADE RETURNS WITH EPISODE #130 COVERING THE FIRST 2 WEEKS OF MAY 1988 IN THE WWF TV! HULK HOGAN TAKES ON RUSSIA AS HE BATTLES THE BOLSHEVIKS! PLUS, SEAN MOONEY DEBUTS! THE NEWEST ISLANDER - HIGH CHIEF AFI ARRIVES (AND LEAVES), PLUS, OUTBACK JACK & TAMA FINISH UP, WE HAVE A STEVE BLACKMAN SIGHTING IN 1988, JAKE ROBERTS WANTS …
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This week on The Wrestling Stoop, Bob Roop talks his run in the Mid-Atlantic Territory as he talks the Crockett Family, the infamous Don Kernodle Shoot Story, Les Thatcher Knoxville memories, Gene & Ole Anderson, Swede Hanson, Rip Hawk, Johnny Weaver, Frank Morrell, Nelson Royal, and more. Bob also goes into detail about the night turned heel on Th…
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On this episode of Wrestling Nostalgia Dave Dynasty talks to former WWA Bruiser Bedlam star Cowboy Rex Bodie in his first ever podcast interview -Visit linktr.ee/rasslepod -Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/thedavedynasty -Buy a shirt and support the podcast at prowrestlingtees.com/thedavedynasty -Donate to help support the podcast at paypal.me/t…
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The Puro Wrestling Academy w/Dan Ginnetty Returns! This week we finish covering the year of 1955 as Rikidozan & Azumafuji return from the States as the JWA presents two more tours in Japan. Includes Primo Carnera, Jess Ortega, King Kong Czaya, Bob Orton Sr., Bud Curtis, Dara Singh, Tiger Joginder, the first Japanese Wrestling Champions are crowned,…
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The Retro Wrestling Re-View podcast returns with Episode #3 as an under the weather Gene Jackson is back and powers through another excellent episode with Guests Josh Briley and Richard Mullikin (of P3 Radio) to once again travel back to January 1993 for some USWA Wrestling! This week we find out that “Mean” Mike Miller has ALWAYS had a problem wit…
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Regional Rasslin' #54 is here! Guest Gene Jackson returns to close out February 1985 in the Memphis territory. Featuring "THE MACHO MAN" Randy Savage making his first appearance in the studio for 1985. Plus, Eddie Gilbert brings out a giant BOX... But WHO or WHAT is in the box? Tune in to find out! Jimmy Valiant quits the territory and winds up bei…
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The Othership has landed with a new episode!! Join Drew, Bill, and Michael as they welcome beloved regular contributor, Uncle Jammie Ward to the show to recap a WWE PLE - - King and Queen of the Ring!! The guys break down all the matches, discuss what they liked and didn’t like, and talk about which match reminded them of Bob Backlund vs. Greg Vale…
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Grenade Episode #129 has arrived, covering MAY 1988 WWF News & Results! First, it's all of the latest WWF NEWS! The departure of Tama & Ricky Steamboat confirmed, the arrival of Sean Mooney and THE BIG BOSS MAN, cost cutting measures on the house shows, Owen Hart headed in, Roddy Piper's Movie Deal, there's a new Hogan... Brother, The Jumping Bomb …
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As we record a slew of new Regional Rasslin' Episodes over this Memorial Holiday week, please enjoy this BONUS Episode of Regional Rasslin' as we introduce you to Gene Jackson's new Retro Wrestling Re-View Podcast, currently covering the 1993 USWA Project! It's the debut edition of the Retro Wrestling Re-View Podcast! Listen in as Host Gene Jackson…
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On this episode of Wrestling Nostalgia Dave Dynasty leads a tribute to Mitsu Arakawa including conversations with historian and author Richard Vicek and Mitsu's oldest son Mike Arakawa -Visit linktr.ee/rasslepod -Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/thedavedynasty -Buy a shirt and support the podcast at prowrestlingtees.com/thedavedynasty -Donate to…
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On the 2nd episode of the Retro Wrestling Re-View Podcast, Gene Jackson welcomes back co-hosts Richard Mullikan & Josh Briley (of P3 Radio) to revisit the second week of 1993 in the USWA! This week Corey Maclin is back! Brian Christopher (with the newly bald Mr Clyde and previously bald Zeke Rivers) takes on Tony Denucci in the opener, and it seems…
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The Othership has landed with a new episode!! Join Drew, Bill, and Michael as they welcome beloved regular contributor, Uncle Jammie Ward to the show to once again preview a WWE PLE - - King and Queen of the Ring!! The guys break down all the matches, make predictions, and talk about how the booking is reminiscent of 80’s NWA, which member of The F…
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We finish up discussing Bob's time in the Mid-South Territory on this week's Wrestling Stoop. We go back to 1982 one final time to talk Bob's feud with Paul Orndorff, Ted Dibiase's revenge, The Junkyard Dog takes the North American Title, and Bob being indirectly involved the Dibiase heel turn vs. JYD. Plus, we further discuss Bill Watts' brilliant…
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On this episode of Wrestling Nostalgia Dave Dynasty conducts a one of kind WWA BRUISER BEDLAM reunion interview! It features Jerry Graham Jr, Chris Carter, Calypso Jim, Rex Bodie, Terry Sullivan, and Gary Woronchak in ONE HUGE INTERVIEW! This is the first time many of these wrestlers have spoken in years! Lots of great stories and memories are told…
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It's the debut edition of the Retro Wrestling Re-View Podcast! Listen in as Host Gene Jackson welcomes his co-hosts Richard Mullikan and Josh Briley (of P3 Radio) to set the stage, then review & discuss the first week of 1993 in the USWA! "Superstar" Bill Dundee is headed out of the territory for an office job in WCW and wrestles his "final match i…
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