Had the pleasure of speaking with professional wrestler Joe Gomez! On episode 95, we discussed becoming a wrestler, his friendship with Ric Flair, wrestling in Japan, helping bring food to those in need, and more! You can find out more about The Throwback here: https://www.thethrowbackfilm.com/ Are you a pro wrestler and have done community service…

Send us a Text Message. Following a record-setting episode featuring the top 100 pro wrestlers of the 1980s, The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated Magazine) takes on a most unique topic: The pro wrestlers who engage in acts of charity and kindness behind the scenes. The guest is an expert on…

Send us a Text Message. Bob Smith traveled the country covering pro wrestling for Pro Wrestling Illustrated - but he states strongly the best time he ever had was covering the USWA in Memphis in 1991. Like other fans, Smith - now the host of The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast - was a huge supporter of the legendary Channel 5 wrestling on Saturdays…

Had the pleasure of speaking with professional wrestler and trainer Rudy Boy Gonzalez! On episode 94, we discussed getting into wrestling, favorite opponents, working with WWE icon Shawn Michaels, running the Texas Wrestling Academy, running benefit shows, and more. You can find more about Gonzalez here: https://www.facebook.com/rudyboygonzalez htt…

Had the pleasure of speaking with independent wrestling star Jayden Steele! On episode 93, we discussed being a second generation wrestler, training under WWE Hall of Famer Rocky Johnson, doing extra work for WWE, visiting children's hospitals, and more. You can find more about Steele here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556428822872 htt…

Send us a Text Message. The great Lee Walker of the hit wrestling podcast Perched On The Top Rope suggested it, and we jumped on it: The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) welcomes Bay Ragni - better known to early ECW fans as the one and only Chubby Dudley! Despite his humorous wrestlin…

Had the pleasure of speaking with ECW Original Angel Orsini! On episode 92, we discussed her start in martial arts, transitioning to wrestling, favorite opponents, working with various charities, and more. You can find more about Orsini here: https://www.facebook.com/angelorsiniofficialfanpage https://x.com/TheAngelOrsini https://www.instagram.com/…

Had the pleasure of speaking with professional wrestler Jonny Candido! Candido is the brother of the late professional wrestler Chris Candido who passed away in 2005. On episode 91, we discussed memories of his brother Chris, becoming a wrestler, donating to various charities, and more! You can find more about Candido here: https://x.com/Candido118…

Had the pleasure of speaking with professional wrestler Suma Te Woke La! On episode 90, we discussed growing up a fan, training, raising funds for causes, and more. You can find more about Suma Te Woke La here: https://www.facebook.com/sumate.wokela https://x.com/sumatewokela https://www.instagram.com/suma_te_woke_la/ https://www.tiktok.com/@sumate…

Had the pleasure of speaking with WOW Superhero The Beast! On episode 89, we discussed growing up as an athlete, training, joining WOW, favorite opponents, tutoring children, and more! You can find more about The Beast here: https://twitter.com/wow_thebeast https://www.instagram.com/wow_thebeast/ Are you a pro wrestler and have done community servi…

Send us a Text Message. 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 J…

Had the pleasure of speaking with former WWE Women's Champion Candice Michelle! On episode 88, we discussed growing up a fan, the Diva Search, working with Torrie Wilson and Victoria, winning the Women's Title, running a chiropractic office with her husband KenGee, and more. You can find out more about Candice here: https://www.facebook.com/candice…

Had the pleasure of speaking with professional wrestler Trailer Park Trash (Frank Miller)! On episode 87, we discussed growing up watching Memphis Wrestling, getting into the business, working in WWE's developmental system, doing charity work, and more. You can find more about Miller here: https://www.facebook.com/frank.miller.777 https://twitter.c…

Send us a Text Message. 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 o…

Had the pleasure of speaking with professional wrestler Glen Osbourne! On episode 86, we discussed becoming a fan, training, winning the ECW Television Championship, helping the homeless, and more! Are you a pro wrestler and have done community service and/or charity work? E-mail the podcast at wrestlingwithheart@yahoo.com and tell us if you would …

Had the pleasure of speaking with professional wrestling referee James Beard! On episode 85, we discussed becoming a fan, becoming a referee, starring in the motion picture The Iron Claw, helping underprivileged schoolchildren, and more! You can find out more about Beard here: https://twitter.com/JamesBeard10 Are you a pro wrestler and have done co…

Send us a Text Message. 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 invol…

Had the pleasure of speaking with professional wrestler Brittany Brown! On episode 84, we discussed becoming a fan, training under The Fabulous Moolah and Killer Kowalski, getting involved with animal rescue organizations, and more! You can find out more about Brown here: https://www.facebook.com/THEREALBRITTANYBROWN Are you a pro wrestler and have…

Had the pleasure of speaking with former WWE star Rico Costantino! Rico is a 2-time WWE Tag Team Champion and was a competitor on the television show American Gladiators. On episode 83, we discussed his time on the show, working various jobs before becoming a wrestler, working with Billy & Chuck, teaming with Charlie Haas, working in law enforcemen…

Send us a Text Message. 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 remembran…

Had the pleasure of speaking with ECW and WWE star Justin Credible! On episode 82, we discussed becoming a wrestler, favorite opponents, the 2006 ECW revival, giving food to the homeless, and more! You can find more about Credible here: https://twitter.com/PJPOLACO https://www.instagram.com/pjpolaco/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pjpolaco Are you a pro w…

Had the pleasure of speaking with professional wrestler "Broadway" Joe Malcolm! On episode 81, we discussed getting into the business, the differences between today's wrestling and the territory days, helping out with the chamber of commerce, and more! You can find out more about Malcolm here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094272228134…

Send us a Text Message. 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 m…

Had the pleasure of speaking with professional wrestler Cougar Jay (Dion Moore)! On episode 80, we discussed becoming a fan, wrestling Ric Flair, surviving cancer, helping patients, and more. You can find out more about Moore here: https://www.facebook.com/dion.moore.986 https://jesusworldministry.com Are you a pro wrestler and have done community …

Had the pleasure of speaking with professional wrestler, booker, and announcer Matt "Classic" Creed! Creed currently runs the Allied Independent Wrestling Federation, the largest governing body in independent professional wrestling. On episode 79, we discussed getting into the business, training, running the AIWF, holding benefits, and more! You ca…

Send us a Text Message. 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 WrestleMa…

Had the pleasure of speaking with professional wrestler Erik Watts! Watts is the son of legendary wrestler and promoter "Cowboy" Bill Watts. On episode 78, we discussed breaking into the business, favorite opponents, helping Make-A-Wish kids, and more! You can find out more about Watts here: https://www.facebook.com/watts.erik https://twitter.com/e…

Had the pleasure of speaking with professional wrestling legend Les Thatcher! On episode 77, we discussed becoming a fan, getting in the business, favorite opponents, helping put on the Brian Pillman Memorial Shows, and more! You can find more about Thatcher here: https://www.facebook.com/les.thatcher.9 https://twitter.com/LesThatcher Are you a pro…

Send us a Text Message. 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 …

Had the pleasure of speaking with independent wrestler Keegan Dimitrijevic! Dimitrijevic has been trained by WWE Superstar Seth Rollins and Marek Brave. On episode 76, we discussed becoming a fan of WCW, training under Rollins and Brave, helping out underprivileged children play sports, and more! You can find more about Dimitrijevic here: https://w…

Had the pleasure of speaking with former NWA and WWE star Tommy Angel! On episode 75, we discussed being in the Army, making the transition to becoming a wrestler, being one of the Undertaker's first opponents in the WWE, working in radio, and more. You can find more about Tommy here: https://www.facebook.com/tombarrettjr You can find more about Bi…

Send us a Text Message. 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 Wre…

Had the pleasure of chatting with professional wrestling writer and podcaster Majestic Marie! On episode 74, we discussed becoming a fan of Randy Savage, wanting to become a writer, being a mental health advocate and more. Check out Marie's show Peaches and Powerbombs here: https://www.facebook.com/peachesnpowerbombs https://www.youtube.com/peaches…

Had the pleasure of speaking with former ECW star Jack Victory! On episode 73, we discussed becoming a fan, his time in ECW, helping dogs find a home, and more. You can find more about Victory here: https://www.instagram.com/jackvictory82/ Are you a pro wrestler and have done community service and/or charity work? E-mail the podcast at wrestlingwit…

Send us a Text Message. 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 …

Here is part 2 of my interview with longtime professional wrestling referee David Dwinell. Dwinell tells more stories about his time in the business in addition to discussing the charity work that he has done over the years. You can order a copy of Dwinell's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Ringman-David-Dwinell/dp/1098339479/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?…

Spoke with legendary professional wrestling referee David Dwinell! Dwinell has over 30 years of experience and has written a book called "Ringman: My Thirty Two Years in the Surreal World of Pro Wrestling". This is a two-part interview that discusses Dwinell's time in the business. You can order a copy of Dwinell's book here: https://www.amazon.com…

Send us a Text Message. 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…

Had the pleasure of speaking with NWA star AJ Cazana! Cazana is a fourth generation wrestler and is a part of the legendary Cazana family. On episode 70, we discussed growing up in a wrestling family, the history of East Tennessee wrestling, doing charity work, and more! You can find more about Cazana here: https://solo.to/ajcazana Are you a pro wr…

Had the pleasure of speaking with former WWE & TNA star Lisa Marie Varon! Varon is a 2-time WWE Women's Champion and 5-time TNA Knockouts Champion. On episode 69, we discussed getting into fitness, making the transition into wrestling, the importance of ring psychology, and giving to various causes. You can find more about Varon here: https://www.f…

Send us a Text Message. 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 wr…

Had the chance to speak with independent professional wrestler Thomas Scott! On episode 68, we discussed getting into wrestling, teaming with WWE Hall of Famer Ricky Morton, holding fundraisers, and the possibility of opening up a wrestling school. You can find more about Scott here: https://www.facebook.com/sheria.hagan https://www.instagram.com/p…

Had the pleasure of speaking with professional wrestler Brian Blair! Blair is one-half of the legendary tag team The Killer Bees and is the current president of the Cauliflower Alley Club, a non-profit organization devoted to helping professional wrestlers and boxers in time of need. On episode 67, wee discussed growing up an athlete, becoming a wr…

Send us a Text Message. 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…

Had the chance to speak with professional wrestler, announcer, commentator, actor, and musician John Bullard! Bullard has worked for numerous wrestling promotions across the globe. On episode 66, we discussed becoming a fan, various wrestling styles, wanting to pursue his dreams, and overcoming depression. You can find more about Bullard here: www.…

Send us a Text Message. 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@g…

Had the chance to speak with independent pro wrestling personality Daven Estacado this week! On episode 65, we discussed meeting at Wrestlecade last year, growing up with asthma and mental illness, getting into wrestling, transitioning into managing, interactions with wrestlers, and more! You can find more about Daven here: https://www.facebook.com…

Had the pleasure of speaking with writer, journalist, educator, and author Dr. Jeremy Housewright this week! On episode 64, we discussed his new book "For the Love of the Show: Pro Wrestling Fans Tell Their Stories", becoming a teacher, working with students, and more! You can find more about Housewright here: https://www.facebook.com/jeremy.michae…

Send us a Text Message. 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 …

Had the pleasure of speaking with Michael Rossi this week! Michael is the grandson of legendary professional wrestler Len Rossi and son of professional wrestler Joey Rossi. On episode 63, we discussed memories of his father and grandfather, the Tennessee wrestling territory, how Len helped form one of the first interracial tag teams with wrestler B…