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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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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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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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The Wrestling Memory Grenade

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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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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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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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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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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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Regional Rasslin' #53 features the returning Memphis Superfan & Historian Steve Crawford to the program talking Jimmy Hart's departure to the WWF, The Macho Man leaving Memphis, T.H. Hart, Playboy Frazier, Troy Graham, the Interns vs. Fabs feud, The Terminators, the Poffo's ICW, the recent Wrestling Legends Convention in Evansville, & more! Then fr…
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Welcome back to The Puro Wrestling Academy w/Dan Ginnetty! This is a huge week in the history of Puroresu as we continue discussing 1954 and into 1955... This week we talk the infamous worked match turned SHOOT between Rikidozan vs. Masahiko Kimura, Mildred Burke and her ladies troupe, Wrestling in a Swimming Pool, Rikidozan slays the "3-Headed Sna…
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Welcome back to The Othership Podcast!! This week, Drew, Bill, Chris and Michael are joined by their good friend, Barry Rose to conduct an interview with former WCW, XWF, and TNA/Impact ring announcer, David Penzer!! David has a new book, Sitting Ringside Volume 1, available at davidpenzerbook.com and on Amazon that you can pick up today!! The guys…
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The Wrestling Memory Grenade returns this week with the WWF's SATURDAY NIGHT'S MAIN EVENT - APRIL 30, 1988. FEATURING... Undisputed WWF Champion "Macho Man" Randy Savage vs. The One Man Gang WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. British Bulldogs "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase vs. "Rock" Don Muraco "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan vs. Hercules (w/Andre the Gi…
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On this episode of Wrestling Nostalgia Dave Dynasty rants about Ric Flair and interviews Jack Victory. -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 …
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We continue our discussion of Bob's time in the Mid-South Territory on this week's Wrestling Stoop. We go back to 1982 and talk Bob Roop turning on good buddy Paul Orndorff, and then Roop defeating Ted Dibiase for the North American Title! We also discuss an angle involving Orndorff & Roop attacking Dusty Rhodes, Bob vs. JYD on TV, how Paul Orndorf…
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Regional Rasslin' #52 has arrived! Another jam-packed episode with Guest Roman Gomez as we talk AUGUST 1986 UWF News, Results, & TV Reviews! MAJOR UWF TITLE MATCH - UWF CHAMP TERRY GORDY VS. HACKSAW DUGGAN (all parties barred from ringside). Ted Dibiase Returns to brawl with Michael Hayes! One Man Gang makes himself known. TV Champion Terry Taylor …
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This week, class is back in session with Dan Ginnetty as we look into 1954... We dive into TWO separate JWA Tours, Toshio Yamaguchi launches All Japan (Version 1), Kimura gets jobbed, The Sharpe Brothers reign supreme, Rikidozan thrives, Hans Schnabel & Lou Newman arrive as "Champions", more early TV wrestling results from Japan, matches taking pla…
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Join Drew, Bill, Chris, and Michael as they welcome friend of the show Magnificent Mark Beaudry to help recap the amazing Backlash France!!! The guys break down all the matches, talk about where the booking might be heading, and how international crowds are going to force American crowds to up their game--or risk losing more PLEs to overseas market…
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It's Grenade Episode #127 fininising out another APRIL TV for 1988 in the WWF with another 2 Weeks of fun! Includes the epic Rick Rude/Cheryl Roberts angle that sparked the Rude/Jake feud, Bret Hart goes into singles competition, The Rougeaus become Fabulous, Ultimate Warrior gets aggressive, Ted Dibiase not done with The Macho Man, Hacksaw Duggan …
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On this episode of Wrestling Nostalgia Dave Dynasty debuts a new segment and recomends a wrestling book. He also interviews Baby Doll. -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/thedavedyna…
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The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop continues to discuss Bob's time in The Cowboy's Mid South Wrestling territory circa 1981 & 1982. This time around, we discuss Roop, Bob Orton & The Iron Sheik getting arrested, Paul Orndorff stories, Bob Orton slapping a cop, Bill Watts' master class booking, we look at a great string of TV episodes involving the Roop…
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It's a giant-sized episode of Georgia 1981 this week on Regional Rasslin' w/Guest Jammie Ward. We continue the month of August as Michael Hayes & Andre the Giant ready themselves for Terry Gordy & "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka. Tommy Rich prepares to put his Georgia Title on the line vs. The Masked Superstar. Bruiser Brody brings his "home made coffin" to…
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The Puro Wrestling Academy & Dan Ginnetty are back to continue to tell the story of PURORESU! This week we finish up Rikidozan's first tour of the United States in early 1953, and talk the "3-headed snake" of Rikidozan, Masahiko Kimura, & Toshio Yamaguchi who all attempt to run their own promotions in 1953 Japan! From there, we discuss Rikidozan vs…
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Join Drew, Bill, and Michael as they welcome friend of the show Uncle Jammie Ward to help preview Backlash France!!! The guys break down all the matches, make their predictions, talk about the star potential of the women's roster and men's main event scene in and out of the ring and more!!! You don't want to miss this episode!!! Join our Facebook g…
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It's Grenade Episode #126 covering another week of APRIL TV for 1988 in the WWF. The Hacksaw/Andre feud continues on as the 8th Wonder of the World comes ringside to confront Hacksaw on Superstars, and then Bobby Heenan is ejected from commentary by Duggan on Wrestling Challenge. Ken Patera questions Dino Bravo's "Strongest Man" claims. It's the ba…
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On this episode of Wrestling Nostalgia Dave Dynasty debuts a new segment and rants on Hulk Hogan, Tony Khan, and the Young Bucks. He also interviews Justin Race, son of Harley Race -Visit linktr.ee/rasslepod -Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/thedavedynasty -Buy a shirt and support the podcast at prowrestlingtees.com/thedavedynasty -Donate to hel…
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The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop is back as Bob begins to discuss his time in The Cowboy's Mid South Wrestling territory circa 1981 & 1982. We discuss how Bob got the gig, leaving Angelo Poffo's ICW, winning the Louisiana Title in his debut, his Heel Turn, Bill Watts, Ted Dibiase, Super Destroyer - Scott Irwin, Bob Orton Jr., Tony Charles, Ken Mantel…
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We've reached a milestone with Regional Rasslin' Episode #50! Guest Gene Jackson returns to talk more February 1985 Memphis Wrestling. Featuring the departure of Jimmy Hart and the debut of T.H. Hart! Eddie Gilbert debuts his "Army" and attacks Jerry Lawler. Adrian Street bloodies Randy Savage. Playboy Frazier gets a haircut. The Day Dreamers unmas…
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Join Chris, Bill, and Drew as they welcome friends of the show Steven Raphel and Kevin Carter aboard The Othership!!! The guys are tackling a project Drew came up with in a Doctor Johnny Fever dream--building musical supergroups!!! Sit back and listen as each guy builds his ideal band, from drums, bass, guitar, keyboards, vocals and more!!! You won…
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Join Drew and Michael as they once again welcome friend of the show Travis Raines back for their live watchalong and discussion of the first round of the NFL Draft!!! This is a Lights Out Bonus Episode with minimal edits and a full discussion of night one of the NFL Draft, AEW, Suicide Kings, and more!!! You won't want to miss this!!! --- Send in a…
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On this episode of Wrestling Nostalgia Dave Dynasty talks to second generation wrestling Erik Watts -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 -Subscribe to the Savoldi Wrest…
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This week we pick up where we left off in 1951 and travel through the entire year of 1952. We introduce two new names to the fold in Toshio Yamaguchi & the legendary Masahiko Kimura. We discuss the first year in the wrestling business for Rikidozan and take a thorough look into his 1952 Record book. We do a deep dive into Rikidozan's opponents that…
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Join Drew, Bill, and Michael as they welcome Ray Lloyd, maybe better known as WCW's Glacier, to the show!!! Ray tells us all about the new movie hitting theaters on Friday, April 19th--The Unbreakable Bunch!!! The guys talk with Ray about the process of getting this movie made from coming up with the idea, casting, how COVID interrupted production,…
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