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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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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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“Dangerous” Doug Gilbert, shares memories and stories from over 55 years of the Gilbert Family’s legacy in professional wrestling... Discussing not only Doug’s career, but brother “Hot Stuff” Eddie and father Tommy Gilbert as well! Featuring interviews, reviews, & more!
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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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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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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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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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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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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 bonus episode of Wrestling Nostalgia Dave Dynasty looks at the AWA during August 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 a…
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The Othership has landed with another new episode!! Join Drew and Michael as they welcome friend of the show Travis Raines back for another round of the Mix Tape Project! This week is the second of two parts building “mix tapes” around 90’s alternative rock! The guys left grunge rock aside for future episodes, so they dug into some obscure songs, d…
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This week's episode is all about when Doug and Eddie went to the Global Wrestling Federation! They discuss what the GWF was and how it came to be thanks to Joe Pedicino in 1991. What lead to Eddie being brought in as the booker and how the transition went. The story of how and why the Dark Patriot gimmick was conceived. The challenges of booking an…
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IT'S THE WRESTLING MEMORY GRENADE #137. CONTINUING WITH TWO MORE WEEKS OF JULY 1988 WWF TV! The Powers of Pain make their WWF DEBUT! The Macho Man issues a challenge to Ted Dibiase & Andre. SSSSummer Slam hype begins. Jake & Cheryl Roberts are the guests of Brother Love! And speaking of Brother, Mr. Love joins an episode of Prime Time Wrestling, wh…
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This week The Wrestling Stoop goes in depth as we tackle the first 6 months of 1976 in the Florida territory! A 6-month story arch with many twists & turns! We tackle the formation of "The Bobs", as a deadly triad begins. Bob Roop begins teaming with Bob Orton, Jr... and the duo quickly make a huge impression after they piledrive Mike Graham on the…
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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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On this episode of Wrestling Nostalgia, Dave Dynasty is joined by "Jumping" Jim Brunzell to talk about the High Flyers, the Killer Bees, and much more! -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 payp…
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It's Regional Rasslin' #64, featuring Guest Roman Gomez & Ray Russell returning to kick off the first two weeks of OCTOBER 1986 in the UWF! REMATCH - UWF Heavyweight Champion Terry Gordy vs. "Dr. Death" Steve Williams. "Gentleman" Chris Adams DEBUTS vs. Savannah Jack! Buddy Roberts the NEW TV Champion, Iceman Parsons & MIssing Link vs. John Tatum &…
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The Othership has landed with another new episode!! Join Drew and Michael as they welcome friend of the show Travis Raines aboard to kickoff a new feature on the show – the Mix Tape Project! This week is the first of two parts building “mix tapes” around 90’s alternative rock! The guys left grunge rock aside for future episodes, so they dug into so…
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It's Episode #2 of Dangerous Conversations with Doug Gilbert, and this week we talk to Doug about one of the wildest episodes of USWA Championship Wrestling that ever aired, from beginning to end! It's the January 13, 1996 episode and it features two title changes, heel turns, a face turn, and it all centers around Doug Gilbert, Tommy Rich, and Jer…
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New Grenade Episode #136 covers the first TWO WEEKS of JULY TV for 1988 in the WWF! Bobby Heenan crowns a NEW KING of the WWF! Ted Dibiase & Andre the Giant attack WWF Champion "Macho Man" Randy Savage to begin the set up for SummerSlam! The Rougeaus are getting more FABULOUS by the day. The Hart Foundation reunite for tag action while Jimmy Hart r…
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This week on The Wrestling Stoop, Bob Roop shares memories and stories of his time working with the legendary Kevin Sullivan. Plus, Bob shares the memory of a time he was asked by Eddie Graham to "persuade" outlaw promoter Ron Hill to shut down his Florida promotion. Bob admits to being a "shooter", but what happens when a wrestling shooter meets a…
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It's that time once again, to climb aboard for another adventure on the Captain's Corner Podcast! This week Capt. Nick Masci & Ray Russell speak with long-time West Coast wrestling promoter and manager Jeff Manning (AKA Morty Lipschitz). Jeff joins the show and shares stories & funny tales of his experiences with the likes of "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, G…
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On this episode of Wrestling Nostalgia, Dave Dynasty is joined by former Ring Of Honor owner Cary Silkin -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 WrestleCopi…
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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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The Othership has landed with another new episode!! Join Drew, Jammie, Bill, and Michael as they recap the second biggest PLE of the year for the WWE, Summer Slam!! The guys talk about the implosion of the Judgment Day, new champions on both Raw and Smackdown, where things might go for Cody and Roman in the future, and much, much more!! You won’t w…
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On this episode of Wrestling Nostalgia, Dave Dynasty is joined by former Mid-South wrestler Korsita Korchenko -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 Wrestl…
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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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On the debut episode of Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert, host Gene Jackson and Doug Gilbert discuss how Doug's "King of Rock & Roll" gimmick came about in the USWA in 1993... What it was originally supposed to be, where it was supposed to go, and why it ended so abruptly, never to be revisited again. From there, Doug talks his 1993 USWA feud…
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Regional Rasslin' is back talking early October 1981 in Georgia Wrestling w/Guest Jammie Ward. We discuss NEW NWA World Champion Ric Flair. What is in Tommy RIch's BOX? Michael Hayes shoves a BABY BOTTLE in Terry Gordy's mouth, George Scott SUSPENDS The Masked Superstar, and Superstar places a BOUNTY on "Wildfire" Tommy Rich... Otis Sistrunk WRESTL…
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The Othership has landed with another new episode!! Join Drew, Jammie, Bill, and Michael as they preview the second biggest PLE of the year for the WWE, SummerSlam 2024! The guys breakdown the matches, make predictions, talk about Florence Henderson and Mama Rhodes, and much, much more! You won’t want to miss this!! Join our Facebook group and be p…
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It's Grenade #135 covering NEWS & RESULTS for JULY 1988 in the WWF! Mean Gene Okerlund in the WWF doghouse. The Debuts of Curt Hennig, Owen Hart, & Terry Taylor! GEORGIA "The Animal" Steele counteracts "Peggy Sue", Weasel Suit Matches with Bobby Heenan vs. Ultimate Warrior continue, Lumberjack Matches involving Andre the Giant vs. Hacksaw Duggan, P…
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It's The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop, Episode #35. This week we head back to the Florida territory in 1975 to talk Mike Graham, a rib on Rick Martel, Buddy Fuller's bad luck at racquetball, catching up with George McCreary, teaming with Larry Hennig, Jack Brisco, Terry Funk, Abdullah the Butcher, revitalizing Roop's run by being paired with Bob Orto…
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On this episode of Wrestling Nostalgia, Dave Dynasty celebrates the history of the Dorton Arena and the upcoming documentary WHEN GIANTS WALKED HERE with guests Cliff Bumgardner, Chris Lea, and John Hitchcock -Visit linktr.ee/rasslepod -Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/thedavedynasty -Buy a shirt and support the podcast at prowrestlingtees.com/t…
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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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Please bear with Ray Russell's allergies during the latest episode of Regional Rasslin' #62 as Guest Gene Jackson returns to talk more MARCH 1985 CWA Memphis Wrestling (3/16 - 3/22/85)! Randy Savage tries to "pluck the eyeball" of Jerry Lawler. The PYT Express are headed to Memphis. Tux Newman joins the Lawler Show. Eddie Gilbert & Lanny Poffo unit…
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On this bonus episode of Wrestling Nostalgia Dave Dynasty looks at the AWA during July 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 …
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The Othership has landed with another new episode!! Join Drew as he welcomes friends of the show Ken “Nikita” Zalewski and The Great Potato himself, Tim Graf, aboard this week!! The guys tackle a topic near and dear to their hearts, songs by a band they all love, Thin Lizzy!! The guys list their top three non hit, essential Thin Lizzy songs and Ken…
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Climb aboard the maiden voyage! It's CAPTAIN'S CORNER with the Capt. himself, Nicholas Masci steering the ship! In our debut episode we talk with Florida Wrestling Historian Barry Rose (of Breaking Kayfabe w/Bowdren & Barry), and then the legendary GRAPPLER & DIRTY WHITE BOY, LEN DENTON, joins the show for a 30 minute conversation on his career. Gr…
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The Grenade is back with Episode #134, with the last 2 weeks of JUNE 1988 WWF TV! Featuring the DEBUTS of THE BIG BOSS MAN, THE ROCKERS, THE BROTHER LOVE SHOW, and... "MINE"! Plus, Harley Race is OUT as Bobby Heenan searches for a NEW KING of the WWF! Greg Valentine maims Superstar Graham, The Hart Foundation reject manager Jimmy Hart, Rick Martel …
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The Wrestling Stoop is back with Episode #34 as Bob talks his recent trip to the 2024 Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame Ceremonies, plus it's more 1975 in the CWF! Bob takes a deep dive into his personal experiences with promoter Eddie Graham, from meeting Eddie at a banquet while Graham was on top of the heap, to some fun stories of Bob wrestling Eddie in…
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On this episode of Wrestling Nostalgia, Dave Dynasty is joined by Duke "The Dumpster". The two discuss the 1993 PWI 500, Triple H, the scrapped heel turn, addiction, and much more. -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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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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Regional Rasslin' returns with Episode #61 as Guest Roman Gomez is back to finish talking SEPTEMBER 1986 in the UWF! It's UWF Heavyweight Champion Terry Gordy vs. "Dr. Death" Steve Williams. Missy Hyatt is Dark Journey's Valet for a Day! TV Champion Terry Taylor vs. One Man Gang. "Bad" Leroy Brown debuts, the Eddie Gilbert/John Tatum feud escalates…
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The Othership has landed with another new episode! Join Chris, Bill, and Michael as they welcome friends of the show, board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Phillip Khan and “Sugar” Shane Hartman aboard this week! The guys tackle a topic near and dear to their hearts, superhero movies and their extended universes, and more specifically excellent casti…
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The Wrestling Stoop is back with Episode #33 as Bob Roop discusses his return to Florida in November 1974 and moving into 1975. Talking "Bullet" Bob Armstrong, Harley Race, The Mongolian Stomper, Jos LeDuc, James J. Dillon, Apache Bull Ramos, Danny Hodge, Eddie Graham's payoffs, the jobs of a heel, playing your character in public, & more! A former…
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On this episode of Wrestling Nostalgia, Dave Dynasty is joined by former promoter Joel Goodhart. The two discuss the TWA, ECW, Tod Gordon, Buddy Rogers, and much more. -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…
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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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The Puro Wrestling Academy w/Dan Ginnetty returns with a special "summer school" session of the program, covering 1957 in Japan! We talk Hiro Matsuda's disdain for Rikidozan and his drive to "make it" in the business, Weekly TV begins, and NWA World Champion Lou Thesz comes to Japan to defend against Rikidozan. Plus, Bobo Brazil, Adrian Baillargeon…
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It's Regional Rasslin' #60 as Guest Gene Jackson returns to talk more MARCH 1985 CWA Memphis Wrestling! THE MACHO MAN TURNS HEEL! REMATCH - Jerry Lawler vs. Nick Bockwinkel for the AWA World Title in a TEXAS DEATH MATCH! Plus, Southern Tag Champs The Fabulous Ones vs. The Interns (it's Masks vs. BEARDS!!!), Tux Newman, the Rock & Roll Express in to…
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The Othership has landed with another new episode!! Join Drew, Bill, Jammie, and Michael as they welcome friend of the show, Mark Beaudry to help recap a WWE PLE - - Money In the Bank!! The guys break down all the matches, talk about couples in the WWE and their potential for mixed tag matches, Tiffany Stratton’s eventual face turn, ‘90’s womens te…
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Grenade #133 has arrived, talking JUNE 1988 WWF TV, featuring the first appearance of BROTHER LOVE! Plus, many feuds continue to build... WWF Champ "Macho Man" Savage vs. Ted Dibiase, IC Champ Honky Tonk Man vs. Brutus Beefcake, Tag Champs Demolition vs. Strike Force, Rick Rude vs. Jake & Cheryl Roberts, Andre the Giant vs. Hacksaw Duggan, Bad News…
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On this episode of Wrestling Nostalgia, Dave Dynasty is joined by "The Tennessee Stud" Ron Fuller. The two discuss his family, the Knoxville 5 and Plan B, Dick the Bruiser, and much more VISIT RON FULLER: tnstud.com -Visit linktr.ee/rasslepod -Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/thedavedynasty -Buy a shirt and support the podcast at prowrestlingtee…
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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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This week marks another 2.5 HOUR MEGA EDITION OF REGIONAL RASSLIN' w/Guest Jammie Ward talking September 1981 in Georgia Wrestling. Featuring NEW NWA World Champion Ric Flair, Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy, Superfly Snuka, Tommy Rich, Masked Superstar, Otis Sistrunk, Mr. Wrestling #2, Tor Kamata, Ray Stevens, & so much more! Please Subscribe to our Pa…
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The Othership has landed early with another new episode! Join Drew, Chris, Jammie, and Michael as they once again preview a WWE PLE - - Money In the Bank!! The guys break down all the matches, make predictions, talk about the futures of The Judgment Day and The Bloodline, as well as have a few laughs along the way! All of that, and much more! You d…
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On this episode of Wrestling Nostalgia, Dave Dynasty is joined by Hollywood John Tatum. The two discuss Michael Hayes, Missy Hyatt, Jack Victory, his time in World Class, the UWF, Global, and much more -Visit linktr.ee/rasslepod -Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/thedavedynasty -Buy a shirt and support the podcast at prowrestlingtees.com/thedaved…
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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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It's Regional Rasslin' #58 talking SEPTEMBER 1986 UWF! Guest Roman Gomez returns to talk Missing Link vs. Tatum (Valet for a Day- Hyatt or Journey?!), For the held-up UWF Tag Titles - Fantastics vs. Sting & Eddie Gilbert. TV Champ Terry Taylor vs. Michael Hayes. Lumberjack Tag - Freebirds vs. Ted Dibiase & Dr. Death. Plus, Hyatt & Hot Stuff Interna…
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On this bonus episode of Wrestling Nostalgia Dave Dynasty looks at the AWA during June 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 …
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