Best Christopher Funk Podcasts (2025)

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Episode #33: USWA TV 7/17/93 (Jarrett takes a FABULOUS beating!) 1:35:31

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On this week's episode, we revisit the July 17, 1993 episode of USWA Championship Wrestling. There's no "King" here this week but we get more than enough of the "Fabulous" Jeff Jarrett! Bert Prentice is all over the show this week and pretty darn entertaining, fresh off helping the Vampire Warrior STEAL the Unified World Title belt from Jerry Lawle…

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Episode #32: USWA Christmas Extravaganza! 1:31:35

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Merry Christmas! On this week's episode, there's no review as Gene, Josh, & Richard are joined by frequent guest host Brian Tramel for the Inaugural Christmas Special of the Retro Wrestling Re-View Podcast! It's all Christmas themed non-sense from beginning to end as the guys give out Christmas gifts to the various USWA wrestlers they've seen in ac…

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Episode #31: USWA TV 7/10/93 (Burn Baby Burn! Disco Inferno & Vampire Warrior Arrive!) 2:20:07

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On this week's episode, we revisit the July 10th 1993 episode of USWA Championship Wrestling! Fresh off regaining the Unified World title from Owen Hart on July 5th, Bert Prentice introduces a new challenger for the King who promises to "drain all the blood of the King's living body!" Johnny Polo reappears after being AWOL for a few weeks to take o…

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Episode #30: USWA TV 7/3/93 (Meet Melvin Penrod Jr. & Jeff Jarrett becomes FABULOUS!) 1:51:21

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On this week's episode, we revisit the July 3rd 1993 episode of USWA Championship Wrestling! After last week's Southern Heavyweight title win, Jackie Fargo has chosen Jeff Jarrett to be the new "Fabulous One"! Corey Maclin tells us all about the upcoming "4th of July Spectaculah" featuring a tournament where the winner gets a brand new 1993 Chevy C…

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Episode #29: USWA TV 6/26/93 (Owen Hart Wins Unified Title, The King is NOT Happy!) 1:51:35

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On this week's episode, we revisit the June 26, 1993 episode of USWA Championship Wrestling! It was an eventful night at the Mid-South Coliseum last week! Bert Prentice turned on Papa Shango and helped Owen Hart win the Unified title! Owen then attacked 'The King' during his match with Referee Paul Neighbors seeking retribution on behalf of his bro…

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Episode #28: USWA TV 6/19/93 (New Jack Debuts, Owen Hart Coming to Town!) 1:51:06

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On this week's episode, we revisit June 19, 1993 USWA Championship Wrestling! It's the USWA debut of a rookie named New Jack and he's going to be teaming with his "Homeboy"! Brian Christopher convinces Jeff Jarrett to put his hair on the line in a match against……Tony Falk. Meanwhile, the Undertaker is coming back to Memphis to face Brian Christophe…

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Industry 45 From The Drum Throne feat. Grand Funk Railroad's Mark Farner 24:33

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Had such a great 30 minute interview with Mark Farner last night! Mark was the songwriter, guitar player and singer of Grand Funk Railroad hailing from Flint Michigan! We talked about the sold out SHEA STADIUM show in 1971. The band sold 10 Million albums in 2 years in the early 70s and had 8 Top 40 hits including 2 #1s! Mark and I talked about the…

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Episode #27: USWA TV 6/12/93 (Will Brian Christopher Sign the Contract?) 1:57:33

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On this week's episode, we revisit the June 12, 1993 episode of USWA Championship Wrestling! Jerry 'the King' Lawler Is set to finally get his rematch with Papa Shango for the Unified World title this Monday night as they have a call in contest to find "15 kids to go out with the King & Jeff Jarrett for dinner and a movie". "Principal" C.W. Bergstr…

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Episode #26: USWA TV 6/5/93 (The Undertaker is coming to Memphis!) 1:43:43

2M ago1:43:43

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This week we travel back to the June 5th 1993 episode of USWA Championship Wrestling where some new faces are making their debut! "The Natural" Bo Alexander is here looking like a younger less buff version of "Golden Boy" Chic Donovan. Then we meet Ronnie Lotz all the way from Chicago with his tag team, The Untouchables. Jerry Lawler fresh off winn…

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Episode #25: USWA 5/29/1993 (A Tournament for a shot at Papa Shango!) 1:43:32

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On this week's episode, the boys revisit May 29, 1993 where the USWA is preparing for a big tournament to determine a challenger for Papa Shango's Unified World Championship. Also on this week's show, PG-13 face USWA Tag Team Champions Simply Divine (Rex King/Steve Doll) w/Bert Prentice in a non-title match. Mark Freer arrives in the USWA and is im…

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Episode #24: USWA 5/22/1993 (Johnny Polo's Gift to Brian Christopher: Miss Simpson arrives!) 1:43:12

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It's episode #24 as we revisit the May 22nd 1993 edition of USWA Championship Wrestling. The show kicks off with Johnny Polo gifting his "best friend" Brian Christopher one of his "British Nannies", Miss Simpson! From there Brian Christopher brings in a "legend" to take on Jeff Jarrett for a shot at his Southern Heavyweight title (meanwhile the hos…

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Episode #23: USWA 5/15/1993 (Get ready for BattleBowl '93!) 2:04:15

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This week we head back to May 15, 1993 for our review of USWA Championship Wrestling as they prepare for their big "BattleBowl '93" nine team battle royal! We have not one but TWO big championship matches this week! The Master of Terror will challenge Wolfie D for the USWA Middleweight Championship and later in the show Brian Christopher defends th…

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Episode #22: USWA 5/8/1993 (Papa Shango, The NEW Unified Champ & Meet Johnny Polo!) 2:09:15

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On the 22nd episode of the Retro Wrestling Re-View, we revisit the May 8, 1993 episode of USWA Championship Wrestling. "Nightmare" Danny Davis defends the USWA Middleweight Championship against PG-13's Wolfie D along with J.C. Ice. Brian Christopher is still at odds with not only Jeff Jarrett but also Koko B. Ware and referee Frank Morrell. Brian h…

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Industry 45 From The Drum Throne feat. Ken Tizzard (The Watchmen/Big Wreck/Thornley/Music For Goats) 22:12

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THE DAGG SESSIONS Ken Tizzard and Music For Goats In St.John’s in 1982 I cut my teeth playing bass with local skate/punk bands who wholeheartedly embraced the DIY model of the punk rock culture. SNFU were the first band I had ever seen who had taken this model to a national level and upon seeing the energy and intensity of the performance I knew - …

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Episode #21: Featuring Special Guest - Downtown Bruno! 1:35:34

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BRUNO MANIA continues to run wild at WrestleCopia, as this week the Retro Re-View breaks away from the review format briefly to have a conversation with legendary USWA manager Downtown Bruno! There's a variety of topics discussed throughout this episode including: his stint as "Uptown Bruno, his famous feud with Howard Finkel, experiences managing …

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Episode #20: USWA 5/1/1993 (HAIR VS. TITLE MATCH LIVE IN STUDIO!) 1:47:00

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This week's episode of the Retro Re-View covering the USWA for 5/1/1993 features the biggest one on one studio match we've seen yet here in 1993, Jeff Jarrett puts his Southern Heavyweight title on the line against Brian Christopher's hair! Plus, we see highlights of Jerry 'the King' Lawler piledriving Sensational Sherri last week leading to Sherri…

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Episode #19: USWA 4/24/1993 (Jarrett Seeks Revenge on Christopher!) 1:38:16

3M ago1:38:16

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Last Monday night when Jerry "the King" Lawler faced off against "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Sensational Sherri scaled the cage and came in to interfere (after cheating to win the USWA Ladies title from Miss Texas)! This week, Sherri has taken on Scotty Flamingo as a partner against the King and Miss Texas! PLUS: Southern Champion Jeff Jarrett seeks …

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Episode #18: USWA 4/17/1993 (The Macho Man & Sherri Reunite in Memphis!) 1:57:28

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On this week's Retro Re-View, we head back to April 17, 1993 in the USWA! Sensational Sherri is in town looking for a shot at Miss Texas' USWA Ladies Championship, she's found a new "boy toy", and she promises a BIG SURPRISE for everyone! "Macho Man" Randy Savage sends in a promo for his non-sanctioned STEEL CAGE MATCH coming up against the "King" …

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Industry 45 From The Drum Throne feat. Jon Anderson of YES 12:08

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For Immediate Release Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks “TRUE” Released Today “Counties and Countries” Video Premieres Today After months of anticipation, the debut album from Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks, “TRUE”, is released today. The nine-song album, produced by Jon and Richie Castellano, is the album YES fans worldwide have been waiting for si…

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Episode #17: USWA 4/10/1993 (Lawler's Army Revived for WRESTLE WAR '93!) 2:02:05

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After last week's "D.Q.-Palooza" at the Mid-South Coliseum, Jerry Lawler has re-instated Lawler's Army from back in the day as General Lawler has drafted Southern Champion Jeff Jarrett, The Moondogs, and Richard Lee to go to WAR with Mike Samples' First Family of Brian Christopher, Scotty Flamingo, and The Harlem Knights! "Nightmare" Danny Davis (a…

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Industry 45 From The Drum Throne feat. Drew Cagle (Drew Cagle & The Reputation) 14:28

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“All Figured Out” - Single Bio Drew Cagle & The Reputation is a High Energy, No Apologies, National Touring Rock band from Central Illinois. The band got its name “The Reputation” after Cagle decided to lean into the considerable ridicule he received in the beginning while attempting to perform his original music in a market primarily dominated by …

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Episode #16: USWA 4/3/1993 (Lawler vs. Flamingo, Koko is Back!) 2:09:55

4M ago2:09:55

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We've reached the month of April in 1993 here in the USWA and Scotty Flamingo is getting a shot at Jerry Lawler's World Title this week! Koko B. Ware comes back home to Memphis! Brian Christopher costs Jeff Jarrett his WWF Intercontinental title match against Shawn Michaels last week and Jeff isn't happy! Plus: The Harlem Knights prepare to challen…

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Industry 45 From The Drum Throne feat. X- Great White's Tony Cardenas-Montanna (Shadow & The Thrill) 17:38

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Tony Cardenas-Montana, well known from being a songwriter and member of the platinum-selling Capitol Records group Great White in the band's heyday, comes out of the gate swinging with his band's new single, “Bleeding Out.” Described as a modern blues infused, groove laden, hook-filled melodic rock band, S&TT absolutely knocks it out of the park wi…

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TEASER Industry 45 From The Drum Throne feat Tony Cardenas-Montanna on JACK RUSSELL 2:11

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Tony Cardenas-Montanna played in the band GREAT WHITE during the bands Rock and Roll Hayday! He joined the band in 1987 to support "Once Bitten.." He remained in the band till 1992 as the bass player. Tony also played in JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE as his guitar player. Here Tony talks about what he learned from the late singer of Great White and al…

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Episode #15: USWA 3/27/1993 (HBK On The Way! Jarrett vs. Flamingo!) 1:46:49

4M ago1:46:49

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Retro Re-View is back, looking at the USWA for March 27, 1993! Featuring not one, but TWO big title matches on today's episode! "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels is coming to Memphis to defend the WWF Intercontinental title against Jeff Jarrett, we hear from HBK as he shares his thoughts about coming to the "rinky dink organization" in Memphis. W…

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Industry 45 From The Drum Throne. feat Ross Valory of Journey (Rock & Roll Hall of Fame) 25:58

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Long time Journey bass player and founding member ROSS VALORY has released his very first solo album "ALL OF THE ABOVE" ! Valory was a leading member of Journey for many decades with a plethora of radio hits and of course a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction. In this episode Ross and I talk about the biggest hit single on the planet "Don't Stop Bel…

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TEASER- Industry 45 From The Drum Throne- Journey's Ross Valory talks about the Rock Hall Induction 3:10

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In 2017 the band JOURNEY was inducted into the ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME. Bass player Ross Valory talks about that day. FULL INTERVIEW with Ross Valory up this week. INDUSTRY 45- FROM THE DRUM THRONEBy Shane Christopher Neal

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Retro Re-View Episode #14: USWA 3/20/1993 (Big Boss Man Coming, Scotty Flamingo Boyyyy!) 1:34:02

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On this week's episode the crew review USWA for March 20, 1993! While he's not LIVE in the studio, we find out the BIG BOSS MAN is coming to the USWA to team with Jeff Jarrett at the Mid-South Coliseum. The duo will try and take down the Harlem Knights (future Men on a Mission)! Brian Christopher has a brand new tag team partner in SCOTTY FLAMINGO,…

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Industry 45 Podcast- From The Drum Throne feat. Mike Tramp of WHITE LION 33:21

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The voice of White Lion Mike Tramp joins me to talk about the release of both Songs of White Lion VOL 1 Songs of White Lion VOL 2 we talk about the past and the present including these new re-recorded songs in a different key. We talk about Aerosmith ! It's possible that Mike might know TONY McLAUGHLIN LOL and we talk about the upcoming US Tour for…

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Retro Re-View Episode #13: USWA 3/13/1993 (Harlem Knights Are On A Mission!) 2:00:08

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It's Episode #13 of the Retro Wrestling Review as Gene, Josh, and Richard review the March 13, 1993 episode of USWA Championship Wrestling! After a brief tease on the last television, The Harlem Knights are here in full force this week along with Brian Christopher and NOTHING is safe…especially the ring ropes! It's the in-ring television debut of B…

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Industry 45 TEASER Mike Tramp talks about Aerosmith (Mike Tramp White Lion) 1:27

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Mike Tramp has released SONGS of WHITE LION Part II this month. In my interview we talked about Aerosmith and if he had any great stories since the band is no longer going to be touring-----here is a short teaser---full story and my conversation with Mike about the making of "Songs of White Lion" Parts 1 and 2 and what coming up with his tour in Am…

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Industry 45 Podcast- From The Drum Throne feat. Studio 73 Media's Jay Panaseiko 35:00

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Jay is the President of STUDIO 73 in London Ontario. He currently manages everything HELIX! Including the 50th Anniversary of the band! Listen for all things Studio 73 and know more about what's going on with the London Powerhouse Band.By Shane Christopher Neal

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Retro Re-View Episode #12: USWA 3/6/1993 (THE MACHO MAN ARRIVES, DIG IT!) 1:48:49

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The Retro Wrestling Re-View returns to the USWA in March of 1993 this week, as Josh Briley & Richard Mullikin are back along with host Gene Jackson to discuss the March 6th episode as the flippin' “Macho Man” Randy Savage is here… in the TV-5 Memphis studio for the first time since 1985! And Macho is here to call out the "King" Jerry Lawler, and ch…

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Industry 45 From The Drum Throne feat. John Corabi (The Dead Daisies/ Mötley Crüe 1994) 17:10

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"I'm Gonna Ride" is the new single from the band's latest album, 'Light 'Em Up, which was helmed by renowned producer and songwriter-for-hire Marti Frederiksen, who has previously collaborated with Aerosmith, Def Leppard, Jonny Lang, and Sheryl Crow, among many other hit-makers. The Dead Daisies frontman John Corabi states: ''I'm Gonna Ride' is a s…

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Retro Re-View Episode #11: With Guests Bob Smith & "Dangerous" Doug Gilbert 2:07:50

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This week we have a very special episode of the Retro Wrestling Re-View as Gene Jackson is joined by TWO special guests! The first guest is the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated and is currently the host of the popular podcast, The Outdated Wrestling Hour, of course we're talking about Bob Smith! Gene and Bob talk about a variety …

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Retro Re-View Episode #10: USWA 2/27/1993 (A GIANT Surprise & PG-13 Debuts!) 1:49:29

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Retro Wrestling Re-View is back for Episode #10 covering the February 27, 1993 episode of USWA Championship Wrestling! Last week at the Mid-South Coliseum, Lex Luger managed to duck out of the way just in time to avoid an ENORMOUS fireball thrown by 'the King' Jerry Lawler, unfortunately his tag team partner Brian Christopher was standing right beh…

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Retro Re-View Episode #09: USWA 2/20/1993 (THE NARCISSIST RETURNS!) 1:48:23

6M ago1:48:23

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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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Retro Re-View Episode #08: With Guest Wolfie D (The Origins of PG-13!) 1:13:35

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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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Industry 45 From The Drum Throne feat. Mark Ferrari (Keel, Cold Sweat, Wayne's World) 28:02

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RFK Media has released COLD SWEAT Album "Unburied ALIVE" containing previously unreleased studio recordings, plus new vintage live tracks "Rain Down" is the first single released off the album. When Marc played with KEEL they opened for such bands as Aerosmith, Quiet Riot, DIO, Van Halen and for Bon Jovi on the Slippery When Wet tour. Hear how Marc…

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Retro Re-View Episode #07: USWA 2/13/1993 (LEX LUGER ARRIVES!) 1:49:37

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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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Industry 45 From The Drum Throne feat. Guitar Player (Lee Aaron, Helix, Coney Hatch, Rock of Ages) Sean Kelly 7:45

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Born in North Bay Ontario, Sean Kelly has lived the Canadian rock and roll dream! He has played guitar for all the heavy hitters of Canadian Rock. Currently Sean plays with Lee Aaron and Coney Hatch but has played with the likes of Helix and global superstar Nelly Furtado. Sean was also part of the ROCK OF AGES production in Toronto . Sean has also…

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Retro Re-View Episode #06: USWA February 6, 1993 (Featuring Doink the Clown!) 1:39:21

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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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Industry 45 From The Drum Throne. feat Bruce Cockburn 19:54

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Legendary singer/songwriter/guitarist Bruce Cockburn, whose palette of honors and awards includes 13 Canadian JUNO wins, two Hall of Fame inductions, countless honorary Doctorates, Officer of The Order of Canada and recent inductee into Canada’s Walk of Fame spanning a 50+ year career, is set to appear on the National Public Radio performance show,…

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Retro Re-View Episode #05: USWA January 30, 1993 (The PERFECT Challenger For the King!) 2:05:11

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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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Retro Re-View Episode #04: USWA January 23, 1993 (Title Tournament, Honky Tonk Man) 1:32:19

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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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Retro Re-View Episode #03: USWA January 16, 1993 - A SWEET (SAPPHIRE) SURPRISE! 1:29:50

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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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Industry 45 From The Drum Throne. feat Triumph's Rik Emmett 17:11

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NEW ALBUM DIAMONDS available https://rockpapermerch.com/products/diamonds-the-best-of-the-hard-rock-years-1990-1995-signed?_pos=7&_sid=0281f00ee&_ss=r The Rik Emmett Diamonds album release party presented by Music in Motion and RockPaperMerch was held at the Classic Bowl in Mississauga on May 22nd. "Diamonds" is a brand new compilation featuring Ri…

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Retro Re-View Episode #02: USWA January 9, 1993 1:33:55

7M ago1:33:55

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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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Industry 45 From The Drum Throne feat. Rob Fitzgerald (Bad N Boozy) 5:14

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It was such a pleasure to record the video with Rob for Bad and Boozy! Such a well written song ! Here Rob talks about the process of writing this song and the recording of this awesome video . Video Link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLyACKbKgsIBy Shane Christopher Neal

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Episode 01: Setting the Stage for USWA 1993 & January 2nd TV 1:56:09

8M ago1:56:09

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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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