Old School Wrestling Podcast hosted by Mayor McCall and Willy B. We honor and respect the Memphis Territory but we are lovers of all Old School Wrasslin. We are your source and entertainment for all things related to pro wrestling of the past. We strive to keep the legends , stars , events , and discussions of yesterday alive. Check us out and support us. One Love ❤️❤️💯💯
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Veteran professional wrestling magazine personality Bob Smith (Pro Wrestling Illustrated, WCW, Wrestling's Main Event) continues to present a singularly unique podcasting flavor with a lighthearted yet informative look back at pro wrestling from the 70s through today. It's a lively podcast featuring pro wrestling industry guests, humor, and all the factoids a longtime fan could ever ask for. Join us every week for an utterly unique experience in the wrestling podcast world - there's nothing ...
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Foxy and the Mayor's Birthday Bash !!!!
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For the First Time Ever: The Mayor, Willy B and Foxy are all together !!! We celebrate the success of the show, tell some cool stories and talk about some of our fond memories and achievements. Special Guests Include: Mike Rotunda, Koko B Ware, Downtown Bruno, Jerry Calhoun, Shane Russell and Scott Middleton. Do Not Miss!!!!…
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The Greatest Stars Of Memphis - featuring "Mayor" John McCall!
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It's a special edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (formerly managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated and a writer for many of the best-known wrestling magazines in history) as he welcomes fellow podcaster "Mayor" John McCall (Wrasslin' Talk With Mayor McCall) for a truly deep dive into the history of major mat stars that plie…
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Another Tumultuous Wrestling Decade: It's the 1980s 100!
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This edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (former PWI managing editor during the 1980s and 1990s) brings back a concept that was a smash hit upon its conception - expert rankings for an entire decade of pro wrestling stars. Previously, a ranking of 1970s legends was a smash hit - and now, Smith brings back John McAdam and Steve Gen…
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The "Other" Announcers - Great Color Commentators With Joe Puccio!
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Somewhere along the line in the history of pro wrestling, TV broadcasts went from a single announcer to announce "teams" - with the second person being a color commentator. This edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) takes a deep dive into the talents of those voices that kept…
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More Of The Wrestling Bull - With Author Joseph Casciaro!
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Run With The Bull - the new book that's sweeping the wrestling world - features the story of comedian Eric Johnston and his wrestling grandfather, Bull Johnson, and mat star father, Danny "Bullwhip" Johnson. The book was written with Johnston and the famed author Greg Oliver - but a young and promising third writer was involved with young Joseph Ca…
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Special Birthday Message from Jamie " JC ICE " Dundee
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Jamie Dundee has a very special Birthday Message for the Mayor and Foxy.
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It's The Outdated Wrestling COMEDY Hour - With PWI Legend Craig Peters!
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Watch out for banana peels: This decidedly different edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) sees his editor-in-chief, Craig Peters, return to the show for the fourth time - and they basically just talk...about wrestling and comedy. It's a fond remembrance of such truly funny p…
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Jeff was given the Lord Humongous Gimmick by Jerry the King Lawler and Austin Idol. He trained for just a few short hours on a Saturday at the Mid South Coliseum by Jerry the King Lawler. Hear all about Jeff's time in the wrestling business. Do Not Miss !!
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WrestleMania, Bloody Bouts, & More - Featuring Rick Del Santo!
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It's with great pride that The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated Magazine) brings back the New England-based wrestling personality Rick Del Santo for a second appearance on the podcast. This pair of veterans of the wrestling biz take a look at the recent WrestleMania event, and touch on …
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Tito is a WWE Hall of Famer. He was in the very first ever WrestleMania match. He is a 2 time WWE Intercontinental and 2 time WWE Tag Team Champion. He is a King of the Ring Winner. Don't Miss This One !!!!
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Great People, Big Moments, & A Life In Wrestling
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This is a solo podcast featuring Bob Smith, the engaging former editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated and a host of mat magazines. It's a simple show where Smith looks back at some of the biggest moments of his life while following wrestling - covering matches for PWI, working at the world's biggest magazine, and simple times watching classic matches…
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WrestleMania, Sting, & A Goodbye To Heroes - With Nick Clark!
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Usually concerned with topics from decades gone by, this edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (a wrestling magazine favorite from his years with Pro Wrestling Illustrated and WCW) takes a look at the loss of some legendary wrestling stars; offers a fond farewell to Sting, and looks forward to this year's WrestleMania with points of…
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A Book Like No Other: Eric Johnston, Wrestling, & Comedy!
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If the famed, award-winning wrestling journalist Greg Oliver is behind something, it's GOT to be good - and he worked with the rising Canadian comedy star Eric Johnston on the just-released book Run With The Bull: Three Generations Of Sports & Entertainment. So why is Eric Johnston on a wrestling nostalgia podcast? He's the link to a couple of clas…
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The Fabulous Ones ( Steve Keirn and Stan Lane )
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The Fabulous Ones were trend setters in wrestling for the pretty boy gimmick. They are 15 time AWA Southern Tag Team Champions and the Hottest Team to ever come through the Memphis Territory. This is a Must Listen!!!!
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The "Supermouth" Forever: Dave Drason Burzynski & His Remarkable Wrestling Life
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One of the seminal figures in the history of Big Time Wrestling is Dave Burzyinski, better known to Detroit fans as "Supermouth" Dave Drason, the nefarious manager of one of the sport's greatest (and most violent) stars, the original Sheik. This edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrat…
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Fathers, Sons, & Daughters - Featuring Mike Leotis!
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Much like other baseball, football, and basketball, there are chips off the old block - superstar wrestlers today who are the sons or daughters of legendary pros. Mike Leotis (Wrestler Weekly) returns to the show with a look at famed mat heroes and villains who came from famed wrestling families. It's a unique topic for a wrestling podcast - but th…
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Butterbean is a Toughman , Boxing, and MMA Legend. Hear all about his time in the different sports along with having a shoot fight WrestleMania Match. We talk about his recent struggles and living with DDP. He is making a Major Comeback and Wants One More Fight. You will not believe who he calls out on the Show!!! Do Not Miss This One!!!…
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Central States Wrestling Memories With Mike Morsch!
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The key ingredient of the success of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated and a longtime wrestling writer) is its main objective: To remember and pay tribute to the wrestling stars and territories of the past. On this special edition, journalist (and at one point, an actual wrestling re…
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BONUS EPISODE: The Elimination Chamber Is A Jejune Sandwich
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Join host Bob Smith (formerly managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) for an almost instant look at the February 24 WWE live event, Elimination Chamber: Perth. It's a quick look at today's biggest federation through the eyes of one of the sport's most veteran pundits! Support the Show. Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!…
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WWE Legend Jacques Rougeau ( Mountie )
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Jacques is a wrestling legend known over the world. He was part of the Fabulous Rougeau along with being the Mountie. He is a former WWE Intercontinental and WWE Tag Team Champion. This is a very fun interview with lots of cool stories. Do Not Miss!!!!
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Fresh, Funny & Frank: Wrestling Maven Anthony Pires!
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A longtime friend of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith finally gets his due as the energetic and knowledgeable Anthony Pires makes his "only guest" debut on this popular mat podcast. The host - the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated - and his brilliant friend talk for more than an hour about things new and old - WWF memori…
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The Outdated Wrestling Hour 1970s 100 - featuring John McAdam & Steve Gennarelli!
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Do you enjoy the annual PWI magazine list of the top 500 wrestlers in the world? Bob Smith, the host of The Outdated Wrestling Hour and former PWI managing editor, wrote the first two PWI 500 articles in 1991 and '92. Now, joined by a nonpareil pair of wrestling experts - John McAdam and Steve Gennarelli of the Arcadian Vanguard podcast Stick To Wr…
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Manny is a true legend in the Wrestling Business. Hear all about his time in the business along with some great stories. Do Not Miss This One!!!
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Pro Wrestling's Past & Future - With Kimmy Sokol!
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This edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (former PWI managing editor during the 1980s and 1990s) brings a refreshing change of pace with young wrestling insider Kimmy Sokol, a vibrant new presence in the current mat scene. It’s a decidedly different podcast: Smith and Sokol talk about the differences in new wrestling and old wrest…
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The Wrestling Podcast About Nothing - With Liam Savage!
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This edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (former PWI managing editor during the 1980s and 1990s) is about...uh...well...a little bit of everything! The OWH welcomes back Liam Savage (formerly of the Front Row Material podcast) as this pair of longtime pundits talk about this and that and everything in between - the WWF, NWA, AWA, …
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A Worldwide Wrestling Treasure: Writer Greg Oliver!
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In yet another high-water mark for The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated), the show welcomes the already-legendary sports and wrestling writer Greg Oliver - who has worked on the classic Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame series of books; recent biographies of wrestling legend Medusa and basebal…
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Phil is the longest reigning CWA Heavyweight Champion in History !!! This is the first Exclusive Interview Phil has done since he retired from the wrestling business !!! Do Not Miss!!!
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Inside Today's Pro Wrestling Illustrated With Al Castle!
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In the second episode of the second season of Bob Smith's Outdated Wrestling Hour, it's a meeting of two Pro Wrestling Illustrated stalwarts - Smith, who worked his way into the managing editor job at the vaunted mat publication in 1991, and Al Castle, who has become one of the top wrestling writers in America during his during his time at PWI. Tod…
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It's the first episode of the second season of The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast - and on this edition, host Bob Smith (formerly with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) once again joins former Ring Of Honor chief Cary Silkin. The pair of veteran wrestling industry pros take on topics both new and old: AEW, Tony Khan, WWWF, blood in wrestling, then versus…
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Baby Doll is a true wrestling legend, valet, and manager. She has been the valet of the Four Horsemen, Tully Blanchard, Dusty Rhodes, and many others!! She has been involved in some of the biggest feuds in wrestling. Do Not Miss This One!!!
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The Iron Claw, A 2023 Wrap-Up, & A Look Ahead!
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It's right on time for both film fans and mat mavens - join host Bob Smith (formerly with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) as he welcomes longtime film reviewer Jon Pine for a deep dive into The Iron Claw, the just-released look at the tragic lives of the members of the Von Erich family. And that's not all - we give our awards for the best and worst of 2…
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Mike is a wrestling legend known all over the Globe. He was part of the US Express with Barry Windham. He was I.R.S ( Irwin R Schyster) in the WWE along with being one half of Money Inc. with the Million Dollar Man Ted Dibiase. He is the father of Bray Wyatt. Do Not Miss This One.
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Prediction: Tyler Peters - A Future Great Mat Commentator!
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When podcast host Bob Smith wrote and edited at the offices of G.C. London and eventually worked his way up to the managing editor role, he wrote one of the most popular columns in The Wrestler magazine - "Introducing," where he predicted great things for many a young mat star. Now, for the first time on The Outdated Wrestling Hour, we made a predi…
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Cary Silkin: Classic Wrestling Mags & A Man Of Honor - Part One!
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It's another honor for Bob Smith (former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) and his Outdated Wrestling Hour as he welcomes another wrestling lifer in Cary Silkin - the former owner of the legendary Ring Of Honor as well as one of the most revered wrestling experts today. It's the first of two discussions (the next will be announced short…
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Hear some great wrestling stories. Koko was involved in the first ever WWE RAW Match !!!! Koko was the first one to ever be pinned by the Undertaker and take his tombstone piledriver.
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A Paige Of History: A Tribute To Kurt Von Hess With Paige Von Hess Sutherland!
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Bob Smith has done just about everything a non-athlete could do in pro wrestling - he worked for Pro Wrestling Illustrated, appeared on wrestling TV shows, and even tried his hand a play-by-play. However, this particular podcast will forever hold a huge place in Smith's heart - because this special show is a tribute to one of the first wrestlers he…
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Brad Drake & The WFIA - & Underrated Stars You'll Remember!
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It's a special episode of The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast as host Bob Smith (the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated and its sister magazines for London Publishing) welcomes Brad Drake, the executive director of the newly revived Wrestling Fans International Association - better known as the WFIA. You'll learn all about why the …
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We talk about the living Legend Bill Dundee, Beautiful Bobby Eaton, Brian Christopher and many others. Jamie has the best stories in wrestling today. The Debut of Foxy!! Do Not Miss This One!!!!
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Episode 44: The AWA Wrestling Life Of George Schire!
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It's not often that host Bob Smith (former PWI managing editor) gets a bit sheepish bringing on a guest - but that's the way he felt in meeting the famed wrestling historian George Schire, the author of the classic pro wrestling book Minnesota's Golden Age Of Wrestling From Verne Gagne To The Road Warriors. The award-winning Schire takes listeners …
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King Cobra has wrestled the top stars from around the world. Not everyone came to the Mid South Coliseum in Memphis, TN and left with the Unified World Title but he did. Great stories!!! Do Not Miss!!!
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Episode 43: Everything From Mat History To MLB With Dan & Benny!
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The Outdated Wrestling Hour returns as host Bob Smith (formerly the managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated in the '80s and '90s) welcomes a pair of soon-to-be legendary podcasters in Benny Scala and Dan Sebastiano, the hosts of the hugely successful Dan & Benny In The Ring! These longtime wrestling experts and fans detail why their show has b…
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Hear all about Brian's time in the territories and the WWE. Brain has some amazing stories and friends in the wrestling business. Do Not Miss!!
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Episode 42: Brain-Twisting Trivia! Featuring Anthony Pires & Liam Savage
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It's fond memories and thinking caps: Join former PWI managing editor Bob Smith with not one but two special guests - wrestling media giant Anthony Pires and noted podcaster Liam Savage (formerly of Front Row Material) - as they take part in the first-ever Outdated Wrestling Hour trivia contest, where these two experts battle it out for some really…
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Episode 41: A Pair Of New Yorkers Pull No Punches!
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It's another spirited trip down Memory Lane as host Bob Smith (former longtime PWI writer and editor) welcomes Steve Gennarelli, best known for his major contributions to one of pro wrestling's most popular podcasts, Stick To Wrestling With John McAdam. This pair of veteran fans and podcasters touch on all the subjects you'd expect to be debated in…
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Episode 40: Bill Apter Answers Unanswered Questions!
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What more can we say - PWI legend Bill Apter and Outdated Wrestling Hour host Bob Smith (Bill's former managing editor) engage in a heartfelt and spirited discussion about wrestling magazines, his time with London Publishing, wrestling censorship, apartment house wrestling, Moondogs, Bruno Sammartino versus Pedro Morales, Bill's amazing current lif…
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Episode 39: More Of Old-School Wrestling's Wildest Heels!
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Join Bob Smith (former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) and one of today's busiest wrestling writers, Javier Ojst (of ProWrestlingStories.com) for a long look at the villains of the past has inspired the ire of millions of Americans ... and also made them stand in line to buy tickets. From no-brainers like The Sheik and Abdullah The Bu…
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WWE Hall of Famer The Million Dollar Man Ted Dibiase
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Hear all about Ted's time in the territories. He main evented WrestleMania 4 with the Macho Man Randy Savage. He debuted the Undertaker at Survivor Series 1990. Do Not Miss this One!!!!
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Episode 38: Acerbic Observations & The State Of The OWH!
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Host Bob Smith has been a busy old boy this year, making The Outdated Wrestling Hour a genuinely headline-grabbing and enjoyable listen - but on this shorter-than-usual special episode, he's altering the format to give an inside look at what's going to be happening with the OWH - and offers a stream-of-consciousness where he touches on his favorite…
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Episode 37: Wrestling Radio Lives - With Glen Braget & Michael McCurdy!
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Bob Smith (formerly the managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) loves radio - he cut his teeth on it before becoming a writer and editor. We all know that wrestling podcasts are all the rage - but did you know that there are still some excellent wrestling radio shows out there to enjoy? Join Bob and his guests Glen Braget and Michael McCurdy …
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Here all about Bobby's time with the Fantastics with Tommy Rogers and his experiences in the wrestling business. Do Not Miss !!
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