Best Mid South Wrestling Podcasts (2024)

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The Legend of The UWF & Mid-South - With Mike Leotis! 1:17:08

1h ago1:17:08

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Send us a text Take a trip back in time to the 1980s as the legendary "Cowboy" Bill Watts led his two organizations - Mid-South Wrestling and later The UWF - to a status that led the star-studded group to huge crowds, wild action, and a status that had the "big two" looking over their shoulders. Here's why: Junkyard Dog. Hacksaw Duggan. Steve Willi…

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UWF: Mid-South to the Universe 2:16:30

2d ago2:16:30

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The traditional big 3 were about to get an update as Bill Watts Mid-South wrestling becomes the UWF in the spring of 1986. This is a magical time as this amazing wrestling makes its way to Winnipeg TV. Explore the connection between the UWF and Winnipeg via the WFWA (Tony Condello) and how their national push benefited wrestling starved fans across…

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The Snake Pit Ep. 100: Ask Jake Anything 25 36:33

23h ago36:33

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This week on The Snake Pit, we celebrate our 100th episode with another edition of Ask Jake Anything! Topics include recent comments from Cody Rhodes, gimmick matches, what made Mid-South Wrestling so special, working snug, a program with Bret Hart, and much more! Special thanks to our sponsors! True Classic: Upgrade your wardrobe and save on True …

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Episode 74: UWF - FALL 1986 (THREE TITLE CHANGES! QUESTIONABLE BOOKING GALORE) 2:07:22

1d ago2:07:22

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REGIONAL RASSLIN’ PODCAST EPISODE #074 (UWF 1986 – Nov. 15th – 28th, 1986) Regional Rasslin returns to November of 1986 in the UWF! Guest Roman Gomez returns to talk the infamous episode of UWF TV that saw THREE TITLE CHANGES takes place in a single hour! Plus, we talk a Steel Cage Match, Country Whipping Tag, 6-Man Elimination match where the lose…

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The One and ONLY Beau James - Featuring Jon Boucher! 54:43

5d ago54:43

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Send us a text Recently, the host of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, Bob Smith (Pro Wrestling Illustrated, WCw) received a note from someone named Beau James, and he assumed it was a young wrestler using the name of a classic 1980s and '90s wrestling star. Bob (as usual!) was wrong - and now he welcomes the legendary Beau James to the show for a scint…

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Announcement - The Future of Story Time with Dutch Mantell 9:35

8d ago9:35

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James discusses the future of Story Time with Dutch Mantell YouTube channel and podcast, Dutch Mantell's health battles and why the podcast has been inactive for so long while still posting clips.By WSI Network

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The Snake Pit Ep. 99: The New Generation 2:49:54

8d ago2:49:54

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This week on The Snake Pit, Jake was out due to travel, so we look back into the archives to examine his return to the WWF in 1996 during The New Generation Era! Topics include Royal Rumble 1996, decision to return, rivalry with Steve Austin, backstage frustrations, interactions with a young Rocky Maivia, and much more! Thank you to our great spons…

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Episode 73: Memphis - April 6, 1985 (CYCLOPS ARRIVES! Macho Man vs. Japan) 1:36:39

8d ago1:36:39

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This week on Regional Rasslin', Guest Gene Jackson returns to tackle more 1985 Memphis goodness as we enter the month of April. Just in time for the Easter holiday, CYCLOPS finally arrives from "Greece"! Plus, Randy "Macho Man" Savage takes issue with Japanese photographer Jimmy Suzuki, The Fabs have a run-in with the PYT's & Poffo Express, Tux New…

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Hall Of Fame Excitement From Albany! 49:42

12d ago49:42

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Send us a text On this rush-released episode of The Outdated Wrestling Your, host Bob Smith (Pro Wrestling Illustrated, WCW) brings you inside the lavish celebration of wrestling history that was the 2024 inductions into The International Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame in Albany, New York on October 13. You'll hear from greats like Tony Atlas and Dan S…

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The Snake Pit Ep. 98: AAA 1:23:37

15d ago1:23:37

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This week on The Snake Pit, we dip into the archives for the comprehensive look back on The Snake's time in Mexico with AAA! Topics include leaving the WWF, being paired with Konnan, an issue with Cien Caras, working with a young Eddie Guerrero, losing a Hair vs Hair Match, and much more! Thank you to our sponsor! Mando- Control Body Odor ANYWHERE …

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Episode 72: Georgia - FALL 1981 (RODDY PIPER DEBUTS! Idol, Hansen, Armstrong, More!) 2:08:38

15d ago2:08:38

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This week Regional Rasslin' heads back to the fall of 1981 in Georgia Championship Wrestling w/Guest Jammie Ward. We close out October 81 with a true Halloween Treat as RODDY PIPER makes his GCW debut alongside Gordon Solie. Plus, we look at early November, and all the new and returning names like big Stan Hansen, Austin Idol darlin', Brad & Bullet…

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A Six-Pack of Mat HIstory - With Brad Balukjian! 1:00:23

19d ago1:00:23

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Send us a text If you're a fan of The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast, you're likely aware of the esteem that host Bob Smith (formerly managing editor of The Outdated Wrestling Hour) holds for his fellow writers and journalists. On this special edition, Smith welcomes authoer Brad Balukjian, whose newest book The Six Pack: On The Road In Search of …

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Saturday Night's Main Event XIV, January 2nd, 1988 2:56:54

21d ago2:56:54

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1988 has finally arrived, it’s Saturday Night’s Main Event XIV! Hogan has to shake off his big losses at Survivor Series and the November SNME and face King Kong Bundy in a rematch. Bobby is stepping aside to allow Andre to be in the corner. Strike Force defend their titles against the not so deadly threat of the Bolsheviks and Jake takes on Savage…

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The Snake Pit Ep. 97: Championship Wrestling from Florida 38:26

24d ago38:26

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This week on The Snake Pit, Jake and Marcus look back to late 1982 and his jump to Eddie Graham's Florida territory! Topics include the decision to leave Charlotte, Dusty Rhodes, breaking Barry Windham's nose, riding with Bill Alfonso, working with a young Magnum TA, and much more! FOLLOW AND SUBSCRIBE TO ALL THINGS JAKE ROBERTS at https://linktr.e…

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Episode 71: UWF - NOVEMBER 1986 (It's Sunshine, a Dark Journey, & The Angel of Death) 1:58:36

22d ago1:58:36

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Regional Rasslin' is back with the 1986 UWF Project and Guest Roman Gomez to talk NOVEMBER 86 in the Cowboy's promotion. Missy Hyatt & Eddie Gilbert outdo themselves as they repeatedly attack Dark Journey, ruining her Special Presentation ceremony, KO'ing her with the infamous Gucci purse, and spray painting DJ yellow! SUNSHINE debuts as the new va…

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He's Back: The Legacy of TWA's Joel Goodhart! 1:46:43

26d ago1:46:43

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Send us a text The Podcast: Bob Smith - the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated and longtime wrestling writer - continues his unique nostalgia podcast by offering perspectives that fans can't get anywhere else. This time, Smith goes deep into his past... The Guest: And welcome the founder of the now-legendary Tri-State Wrestling All…

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The Snake Pit Ep. 96: Mid-South Wrestling Debut 39:10

1M ago39:10

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This week on The Snake Pit, Jake and Marcus turn the clock back 45 years to investigate The Snake's FIRST run in Bill Watts' territory! Topics include making the jump from Calgary, bringing JYD to Mid-South, a severe injury in 1979, a run in Japan, Killer Khan, and much more! FOLLOW AND SUBSCRIBE TO ALL THINGS JAKE ROBERTS at https://linktr.ee/thes…

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WWF December 1987 2:06:38

29d ago2:06:38

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It's the set up show for the Saturday Night's Main Event XIV episode! And the last gasps of 1987 WWF wrestling. We track the Million Dollar Man's quest to buy the world title, check in on the Valentine vs Beefcake feud. We'll enjoy the antics of Heenan and Monsoon all to get us to a main event match where Jake the Snake Roberts looks for revenge an…

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Episode 70: Memphis - March 30, 1985 (King Hospitalized, Lanny's Suit of Armor) 1:39:00

29d ago1:39:00

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Another super fun Memphis 85 edition of Regional Rasslin', as Gene Jackson returns as guest co-host. This week we talk March 30th TV through April 5th on the CWA circuit. The Macho Man's reign as Southern Champion intensifies when he puts Jerry Lawler out on a stretcher, into an ambulance, and off to the local hospital. Will the King ever return to…

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Hall Of Fame Excitement - With The IPWHOF's Seth Turner! 37:31

1M ago37:31

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Send us a text The Podcast: Bob Smith (former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) and his Outdated Wrestling Hour rolls on with guests and topics many fans can't find anywhere else - and his episode is no exception. The Guest: Smith welcomes the president of The International Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame, Seth Turner, who details the big 20…

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The Snake Pit Ep. 95: Mid-Atlantic Omnibus 3:22:52

1M ago3:22:52

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This week on The Snake Pit, join Jake and Marcus to relive the FULL story of Jake's first run in Mid-Atlantic from 1981 to 1982! Enjoy episodes from our archives combined with new content where Jake outlines his final days in the Carolinas before moving on to the Florida territory! Thank you to our sponsor! Mando- Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Ma…

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Episode 69: Dick the Bruiser's WWA! (Talking History, Heenan, Jerry Graham Jr., More) 1:33:32

1M ago1:33:32

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This week on Regional Rasslin' we begin to dive into a new project of sorts, as we take a look at the old WWA / Indianapolis territory! We are joined by Dave Dynasty of the "Wrestling Nostalgia" Podcast for this excursion, as we discuss the history of the WWA from the Fred Kohler/Jim Barnett days in Indiana, to Wilbur Snyder & Dick the Bruiser taki…

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NWA/JCP January 1987 to Super Towns 2:16:21

1M ago2:16:21

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Your hosts are back behind the mic to finish up January 1987 in Jim Crockett Promotions to get us to the Super Towns on the Superstation special! Flair has met his match with the talented Barry Windham on the scene, the Road Warriors take a crack at the tag titles, Brad Armstrong rubs elbows with the Horsemen and Lex Luger is making his case to bec…

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Wrestling's Most Underrated Mind: Dr. Jerry Graham Jr.! 1:20:23

1M ago1:20:23

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Send us a text The Show: Always looking back in fondness about pro wrestling the way it used to be, Bob Smith (PWI, WCW) offers a perspective unlike anyone else in the wrestling nostaglia genre. This time out, Smith presents a guest who he's wanted to have appear on the show since it began... The Guest: ...Dr. Jerry Graham Jr. (Jerry Jaffee), who a…

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Ask Dutch Anything 56 | The Dusty Rhodes Imposters 1:00:30

1M ago1:00:30

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Ask Dutch Anything 56 - The Dusty Rhodes Imposters Questions haven something of a dark tuen this week. But fear not, Dutch Mantell is still going to answer them! Why would Bruiser Brody sell for some guys but not others? Should the "Over the Edge" PPV have carried on after Owen Hart's accident and death? Did Brian Lee have an afair with the Underta…

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The Snake Pit Ep. 94: Ask Jake Anything 24 39:25

2M ago39:25

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This week on The Snake Pit, Jake and Marcus take YOUR questions for another episode of Ask Jake Anything! Topics include Jake selecting an alternate gimmick, Buzz Sawyer, Dory Funk Jr.'s recent match, and much more! FOLLOW AND SUBSCRIBE TO ALL THINGS JAKE ROBERTS at https://linktr.ee/thesnakepit If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's …

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Episode 68: UWF - Finishing October 1986 (Country Whippin' Tag, Hyatt Turns on Tatum) 2:04:15

1M ago2:04:15

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This week we finish out OCTOBER 1986 in the UWF with Guest Roman Gomez! Missy Hyatt turns on John Tatum, Savannah Jack turns baby face vs. Akbar's Army, Country Whippin' Tag Match features Ted Dibiase & Terry Taylor vs. The Freebirds, Tag Champs The Fantastics have their hands full in TWO Title matches... First, vs. John Tatum & Jack Victory, then …

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Episode 116 | Kevin Nash vs Logan Paul | Dave Meltzer "Idiot Podcasters" Rant 1:59:09

2M ago1:59:09

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This week, Dutch Mantell takes aim at Dave Meltzer burying "idiot podcasters" because he is over sensitive to any criticism of AEW that he feels he has to make up reasons to get mad at them. Elsewhere, Kevin Nash vs Logan Paul war of words where Logan Paul destroys Nash in one minute thirty seconds, the horror of AEW possibly adding a fourth weekly…

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An Enjoyable Association & A Big Night for Memphis Wrestling - With Jamie Dundee! 51:19

2M ago51:19

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Send us a text The first Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith under the auspieces of The WrestleCopia Podcast Network takes a rare look forward - to September 21 to be exact, where a huge night featuring so many wrestling stars that it will surely make unforgettable Memphis wrestling history. Join Smith (the former managing editor of Pro Wrestlin…

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Ask Dutch Anything 55 | When Dutch Mantell Responded to Glen Beck 1:02:56

2M ago1:02:56

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Ask Dutch Anything 55 | When Dutch Mantell Responded to Glen Beck It's Tuesday which means it time to Ask Dutch Anything! This week, we answer some of the hottest questions burning a hole in the inbox like: What would WWE be like today if Eddie Guerrero was still alive? How do you know if you have "White Heat"? Which wrestling legends were the most…

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The Snake Pit Ep. 93: The Summer of '86 45:42

2M ago45:42

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This week on The Snake Pit, Jake and Marcus continue their look back to The Snake's first year with the WWF! Topics include what made Ricky Steamboat so successful, Saturday Night's Main Event, the infamous DDT on the concrete floor, the epic clash between Dragon and Snake, and much more! Special thanks to our sponsors! DK Sportsbook - Score big wi…

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Episode 67: Georgia - October 1981 (Special "Dick in a Box" Edition!) 2:12:48

2M ago2:12:48

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It's our special "Dick in a Box" edition of Regional Rasslin', as Guest Jammie Ward returns to talk more October 1981 in Georgia Wrestling! DIck Slater explodes from the box to declare himself the partner of Tommy Rich vs. The Great Mephisto & crew. Plus, rematch with new Champ Ric Flair vs. former Champ Dusty Rhodes for the NWA World Title in the …

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Story Time with Dutch Mantell 115 | Hulk Hogan's Bizarre Comments on Impaulsive Reviewed 2:01:43

2M ago2:01:43

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Got a question for Dutch Mantell? Email it to: questionsfordutch@gmail.com PW Tees Store - https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/dutchmantell https://www.youtube.com/@ShaneDouglasOfficial https://www.youtube.com/@WSI https://www.facebook.com/storytimewithdutchmantell Email questions to: questionsfordutch@gmail.com Email for signed merch: dirtydutchmante…

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All The Way To Memphis (From The UK) - With Luke Jennings! 56:05

2M ago56:05

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Send us a text Veteran writer and podcaster Bob Smith (former PWI managing editor and writer for WCW Magazine and Wrestling's Main Event) has met a lot of unique people since starting The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast (available at all podcast apps and YouTube) - but perhaps no one as different as Luke Jennings ... who hosts a series of wrestling…

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NWA/JCP December 1986 to January 1987 1:44:47

2M ago1:44:47

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We're back after an extended summer break. We're on the trail to the lesser known "Super Towns on the Superstation" special on TBS in February of 87. This week we focus on the tag titles (World and US Belts) and the arrival of Barry Windham. January 3, 1987 was a special day of wrestling as World Wide delivers one of the best hours of televised wre…

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Ask Dutch Anything 53 | Responding to Low Ki | The Biggest Arms in Wrestling, Dutch's Worth 53:29

2M ago53:29

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Ask Dutch Anything 53 Who REALLY had the BIGGEST arms in wrestling? Is Dutch REALLY worth $118 million? What does say about Low Ki's recent comments? All these questions and much more on this weeks edition of Ask Dutch Anything! Got a question for Dutch Mantell? Email it to: questionsfordutch@gmail.com PW Tees Store - https://www.prowrestlingtees.c…

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The Snake Pit Ep. 92: The Grappler - with Special Guest, Len Denton! 44:06

2M ago44:06

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This week on The Snake Pit, Jake and Marcus welcome one of Jake's good friends and a legendary performer, "The Grappler" Len Denton! Topics include being ribbed by Jake, inventing the DDT together, a double-cross by Bill Watts and Ole Anderson, Len's short stint in WCW, and much more! Special thanks to our sponsors! Green Chef - Take your clean rou…

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Episode 66: Memphis - March 23, 1985 (Sweet Daddy Siki Debuts, Macho Madness) 1:45:03

2M ago1:45:03

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It's a most hilarious edition of Regional Rasslin' this week as Guest Gene Jackson returns to talk more Memphis 1985 with Ray Russell. The duo have even more fun than usual... Plenty of laughs as well as your typical Memphis history lesson as they talk the week of March, 23, 1985. SWEET DADDY SIKI arrives to the CWA and turns babyface in record tim…

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Episode 114 | Remembering Sid Vicious | Will Ospreay vs Don Stevens, Russo vs Taker, Tessa vs Identity 2:02:09

2M ago2:02:09

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Got a question for Dutch Mantell? Email it to: questionsfordutch@gmail.com PW Tees Store - https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/dutchmantell https://www.youtube.com/@ShaneDouglasOfficial https://www.youtube.com/@WSI https://www.facebook.com/storytimewithdutchmantell Email questions to: questionsfordutch@gmail.com Email for signed merch: dirtydutchmante…

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Big-Time Wrestling Lives - With Dave Drason Burzynski & Terry Sullivan! 1:32:20

2M ago1:32:20

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Send us a text On this very special editon of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated), the veteran writer greets a pair of living legends from the glory days of Big-Time Wrestling in Detroit: announcer and commentator Terry Sullivan and Dave Burzynski - better known to Detroit and Canadia…

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Ask Dutch Anything 52 | Lex Luger vs Brusier Brody | Savage, Sawyer and Foul Mouth Commentators 38:03

2M ago38:03

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Ask Dutch Anything 52 | Lex Luger vs Brusier Brody | Savage, Sawyer and Foul Mouth Commentators What was going on in the cage match between Bruiser Brody and a very green Lex Luger that time? Did Dutch ever stop in Bowling Green, KY? What did Dutch do to avoid having his money stolen while he was in the ring? Why was Buzz Sawyer never NWA Champion?…

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