Best WrestleCopia Podcasts (2024)

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He's The King of WrestleCopia: Meet Ray Russell! 1:25:26

31m ago1:25:26

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Send us a text Most listeners know that Bob Smith - the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated Magazine during the 1980s and 1990s - decided to bring The Outdated Wrestling Hour to The WrestleCopia Podcast Network. On this special edition of the OWH, Smith brings on WrestleCopia founder Ray Russell as the pair discusses the array of pr…

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Episode 148: The Rougeaus' Surprise & Bad News for Macho Man! (9/17/88 WWF WEEKEND) 1:19:44

3h ago1:19:44

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IT'S GRENADE #148, COVERING THE WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER 17, 1988 WWF TV! Just some of the stuff discussed this week... The Fabulous Rougeau Brothers introduce their SURPRISE to the world, their new manager Jimmy Hart... Find out how will the Hart Foundation respond! Ted Dibiase is preparing to purchase his next big "possession", but what or WHO will i…

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Episode 46: All-Star Wrestling & Meeting Macho Man! 1:41:59

10h ago1:41:59

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The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop returns this week as we discuss the All-Star Wrestling promotion in Knoxville. Bob shares thoughts and stories of his time working around Randy "Macho Man" Savage, Lanny & Angelo Poffo, Pez Whatley, George Weingeroff, Yasu Fuji, Roger Smith, Joe Malenko, & much more! Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bil…

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

2h ago1:57:33

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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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Wrestling Nostalgia EP264 | "The Kingpin" Angel Medina 1:14:22

2h ago1:14:22

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On this episode of Wrestling Nostalgia, Dave Dynasty is joined by "The Kingpin" Angel Medina to talk ECW, the Baldies, Dutch Mantell, and 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 paypal.me/th…

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Episode 77: UWF 1986 Winter News & Finishing November TV (Dr. Death vs. Sting) 1:38:25

3h ago1:38:25

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This week on Regional Rasslin', Guest Roman Gomez returns as we head back to the UWF 1986 Project. It's our final "UWF NEWS" segment, and there's plenty of it. Talking both the Terry Gordy & John Tatum car accidents, Buddy Landel's departure, Thanksgiving Superdome Detailed Results, the Cowboy invading the Alabama/Continental territory & more. Then…

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The Othership #84: The Return of the Super Duper Crockett Cup – Round 1, Part 2 1:35:35

2h ago1:35:35

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The Othership Episode 84: The Return of the Super Duper Crockett Cup – Round 1, Part 2!!! The Othership has landed with another new episode!! Join Drew, Bill, and Michael for the Second Annual Super Duper Crockett Cup!! 128 Teams!! Seven rounds and six episodes of absolute tag team madness!! This week, the guys breakdown the last two regions of the…

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Episode #15: Featured Guest - Gerald Brisco 1:25:32

3h ago1:25:32

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This week Doug & Tommy welcome Jerry Brisco to the show! It's a great conversation as they discuss: Jerry's favorite territory to work in, working with Frank Goodish early in his career prior to becoming "Bruiser Brody", the reason he and his brother Jack never worked for Verne Gagne's AWA territory, working with Adrian Adonis & Dick Murdoch for th…

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Episode 147: JAKE STRIPS RUDE NEKKID! BLAZER DEBUTS! (9/10/88 WWF WEEKEND) 1:26:12

7d ago1:26:12

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IT'S THE WRESTLING MEMORY GRENADE #147. COVERING THE WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER 10, 1988 WWF TV! Jake "The Snake" Roberts STRIPS "Ravishing" Rick Rude of his tights in a fun angle! Plus, The Blue Blazer makes his TV debut, The Fabulous Rougeaus begin taunting the Hart Foundation. A more aggressive Honky Tonk Man prepares to get "his" belt back from The U…

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Episode 45: KNOXVILLE 79 - GOODBYE Southeastern, HELLO All-Star! 1:30:24

19h ago1:30:24

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The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop returns this week as we discuss the "Knoxville Five" and their FINAL night in the Southeastern territory, the following week's card featuring Roop & company sitting in the crowd (find out the REAL reason why), and the first week of the brand new All-Star Wrestling promotion running opposition to the NWA. All the while…

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

6d 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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Wrestling Nostalgia EP263 | "Lucha Libre Guy" Roy Lucier 1:13:05

1d ago1:13:05

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On this episode of Wrestling Nostalgia, Dave Dynasty is joined by "Lucha Libre Guy" Roy Lucier to talk lucha, action figures, tape collecting, and 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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Episode 76: Memphis - April 13, 1985 (The Macho Man Attacks Lance Russell!) 1:41:49

3d ago1:41:49

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This week on Regional Rasslin', Guest Gene Jackson returns to tackle more 1985 Memphis goodness as we continue through April 1985. The TV program gets a new intro & theme, but everything that can go wrong, does... The Macho Man attacks Lance Russel, but stay tuned to find out why nobody cared... There's no Dave Brown so Lance Russell is forced to g…

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The Othership #83: Recapping WWE Crown Jewel!! 1:25:51

4d ago1:25:51

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The Othership Episode 83: Recapping WWE Crown Jewel!! The Othership has landed with another new episode!! Join Drew, Jammie, and Chris as they recap WWE Crown Jewel!! The guys break down the matches, talk about what they liked and didn’t like, and much more!! They also discuss who is more culturally relevant today, Hulk Hogan or Ric Flair, and what…

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Episode #14: Ask Doug Gilbert & Tommy Rich ANYTHING! (Part One) 1:11:44

6d ago1:11:44

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This week Doug & Tommy were in Arkansas getting ready for a big show in Clarksville, so we took the opportunity to sit down and answer some of YOUR questions that have been sent in to dougilbertpodcast@outlook.com and submitted on Facebook at facebook.com/dougilbertpodcast. Some of the topics they discuss include: Tommy's stint in the American Wres…

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The Othership #82: The Return of the Super Duper Crockett Cup – Round 1, Part 1!!! 1:40:44

6d ago1:40:44

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It's the Return of the Super Duper Crockett Cup – Round 1, Part 1!!! The Othership has landed with another new episode!! Join Drew, Bill, and Michael for the Second Annual Super Duper Crockett Cup!! 128 Teams!! Seven rounds and five episodes of absolute tag team madness!! This week, the guys breakdown the first two regions of the bracket, the Pre-1…

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Introducing: A Rising Star in Kayla Sparks! 1:15:42

6d ago1:15:42

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Send us a text The Podcast: The Outdated Wrestling Hour features former Pro Wrestling Illustrated Managing Editor Bob Smith, who looks back with fondness at the wrestling he not only grew up watching, but also covered as a writer for years. In fact, Smith wrote many of the "Introducing" features in The Wrestler magazine, which brings us to... The G…

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Episode 146: SUMMERSLAM FALLOUT, HONKY SMASHES WARRIOR (9/3/88 WEEKEND) 1:07:45

14d ago1:07:45

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IT'S THE WRESTLING MEMORY GRENADE #146. COVERING THE FIRST WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 1988 WWF TV, DEALING WITH THE FALLOUT FROM SUMMERSLAM! Hulk Hogan shows off his brand new look.. complete with mineral water from Mars, BROTHER! The Honky Tonk Man seeks revenge as he smashes his guitar over the head of the NEW IC Champion Ultimate Warrior. Brutus Beefcake…

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Wrestling Nostalgia EP262 | Jerry Oates 1:10:02

8d ago1:10:02

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On this episode of Wrestling Nostalgia, Dave Dynasty is joined by Jerry Oates to discussing teaming with his brother Ted as well Jesee Ventur, training Marty Jannetty, 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 he…

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

9d ago1:43:32

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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 75: Georgia - November 1981 (Masked Superstar Returns, Thanksgiving Omni) 1:38:45

10d ago1:38:45

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #75 - GEORGIA 1981 - Nov. 7th - 26th 1981 (w/Guest Co-Host Jammie Ward) This week Regional Rasslin' looks at NOVEMBER 1981 in Georgia Championship Wrestling w/Guest Jammie Ward as we look at nearly 3 weeks of that sweet Georgia goodness. The Masked Superstar has his ban lifted as he returns for revenge and regain "…

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Episode #12: (1961) Great Antonio Arrives, Bill Miller Unmasks, Inoki Ascends, More 1:46:19

13d ago1:46:19

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It's time for another edition of the Puro Wrestling Academy, as we talk the year of 1961 in Japan. We look at the Third World League Tournament, The Great Antonio’s rise (and fall), an epic Title vs. Mask showdown, Kintaro Oki’s breaking out, Antonio Inoki moving up the card, Giant Baba leaving for the U.S., Rikidozan attempts to promote boxing and…

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Episode 07: Featuring Guest - Kerby Strom 52:12

14d ago52:12

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NEW Captain's Corner Podcast #7 - Featuring Kerby Strom This week on Captain's Corner, Portland Wrestling Historian & Memorabilia Collector KERBY STROM joins the show! Plus, Ray and Capt. Nick talk recent dealings with Hulk Hogan, upcoming events with Ric Flair, The Wrestling Classic V, Battle Kat, Ultimate Warrior, and Kevin Vaughn (formerly Lance…

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Episode #13: Featuring "The Grappler" Len Denton 1:10:18

13d ago1:10:18

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This week, Tommy Rich is away in Philadelphia working a show so Doug and Gene invited a special guest to join them in 'the Grappler' Len Denton! A great conversation ensued covering how Len came about wearing the mask and who he "took" the Grappler name from, how he became the booker in Kansas City and the legend who felt he was the man for the job…

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The Othership #81: Previewing WWE Crown Jewel 2024 1:13:17

13d ago1:13:17

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The Othership has landed with another new episode!! Join Michael, Jammie, and Bill as they preview WWE Crown Jewel!! The guys break down the matches, pick the winners, and much more!! They also discuss the depth of the NXT women’s roster, possible Survivor Series matches, and what crazy guest appearances we could see on this show!! You won’t want t…

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The Legend of The UWF & Mid-South - With Mike Leotis! 1:17:08

13d ago1:17:08

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Send us a text Take a trip back in time to the 1980s as the legendary "Cowboy" Bill Watts led his two organizations - Mid-South Wrestling and later The UWF - to a status that led the star-studded group to huge crowds, wild action, and a status that had the "big two" looking over their shoulders. Here's why: Junkyard Dog. Hacksaw Duggan. Steve Willi…

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Episode 44: KNOXVILLE - MAY 1979 (Responding to Accusations) 1:35:30

20d ago1:35:30

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The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop returns this week as we continue to tell the story of Knoxville 1979, and the defection from Ron Fuller's Southeastern territory. This week, we look at the final full month of time that Roop, Garvin, Orton, Malenko, and the rest competed for Southeastern in May of 1979. We look at the card results and for the first ti…

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

16d ago1:43:12

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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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Wrestling Nostalgia EP261 | Remembering Paul Orndorff w/h Travis Orndorff 1:21:02

15d ago1:21:02

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On this episode of Wrestling Nostalgia, Dave Dynasty is joined by Travis Orndorff to discuss the life and career of his father "Mr Wonderful" Paul Orndorff -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 …

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Episode 74: UWF - FALL 1986 (THREE TITLE CHANGES! QUESTIONABLE BOOKING GALORE) 2:07:22

17d ago2:07:22

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REGIONAL RASSLIN’ PODCAST EPISODE #074 (UWF 1986 – Nov. 15th – 28th, 1986) Regional Rasslin returns to November of 1986 in the UWF! Guest Roman Gomez returns to talk the infamous episode of UWF TV that saw THREE TITLE CHANGES takes place in a single hour! Plus, we talk a Steel Cage Match, Country Whipping Tag, 6-Man Elimination match where the lose…

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The Othership #80: Recapping WWE Bad Blood 2024!!! 1:29:37

18d ago1:29:37

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The Othership Episode 80: Toolboxes, Staples, Piñatas, and Returns – Recapping WWE Bad Blood!!! The Othership has landed with another new episode!! Join Drew, Jammie, Chris, and Michael as they recap WWE Bad Blood 2024!! The guys break down the matches, talk about what they liked and didn’t like, and much more!! They also discuss where the Bloodlin…

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The One and ONLY Beau James - Featuring Jon Boucher! 54:43

20d ago54:43

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Send us a text Recently, the host of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, Bob Smith (Pro Wrestling Illustrated, WCw) received a note from someone named Beau James, and he assumed it was a young wrestler using the name of a classic 1980s and '90s wrestling star. Bob (as usual!) was wrong - and now he welcomes the legendary Beau James to the show for a scint…

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Episode #12: The Memphis Mafia & More! 1:07:43

20d ago1:07:43

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This week Doug & Tommy kick off the show talking about their weekend working the big wrestling event at the University of Memphis featuring many other legends of Memphis Wrestling. Then we get into some discussion of the "Memphis Mafia", who were the members? What was it exactly? Was it just an onscreen group, or was it more than that? Doug & Tommy…

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Episode 43: More Knoxville 79 Discussion 1:49:04

22d ago1:49:04

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The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop returns this week with a 2-HOUR Episode #43, as Bob continues to discuss the plans to run against Ron Fuller's Southeastern territory in 1979 Knoxville. We talk the early discussions, trying to form a union, Dick Slater blowing the whistle, the ideas behind the booking from this period, Thunderbolt Patterson arriving …

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Episode 145: SEPT. 1988 WWF NEWS & RESULTS (HULK HOGAN FIST HELMET, DUDE!) 1:48:32

22d ago1:48:32

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GRENADE #145 LOOKING AT SEPTEMBER 1988 WWF NEWS & RESULTS! HULK HOGAN returns to the House Show loop with his brand new "War Bonnet" (AKA, the Fist Helmet)! Hogan meets new foes in Bad News Brown, King Haku, & The Big Boss Man! "Macho Man" Randy Savage defends the WWF Title against Andre the Giant, and also against Ted Dibiase inside a Steel Cage! …

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Wrestling Nostalgia EP260 | "DI" Bob Carter 1:05:38

23d ago1:05:38

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On this episode of Wrestling Nostalgia, Dave Dynasty is joined by guest "Drill Instructor" Bob Carter to discuss Mid-Atlantic, the Savoldis, Continental, and 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 pod…

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

28d ago2:04:15

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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 73: Memphis - April 6, 1985 (CYCLOPS ARRIVES! Macho Man vs. Japan) 1:36:39

24d ago1:36:39

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This week on Regional Rasslin', Guest Gene Jackson returns to tackle more 1985 Memphis goodness as we enter the month of April. Just in time for the Easter holiday, CYCLOPS finally arrives from "Greece"! Plus, Randy "Macho Man" Savage takes issue with Japanese photographer Jimmy Suzuki, The Fabs have a run-in with the PYT's & Poffo Express, Tux New…

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Episode 06: Featuring Guest Mean Mike Miller 49:45

27d ago49:45

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NEW Captain's Corner Podcast #6 - Featuring Mean Mike Miller NOTE: We apologize in advance for the audio issues during the Mike Miller Interview portion of the show (especially the first 3 questions/first 8 minutes of the interview). Mike was connected through his phone and there were audio issues on his side that we couldn't completely clean up...…

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The Othership #79: Simple Men – Essential Lynyrd Skynyrd Songs You Should Hear! 1:05:53

25d ago1:05:53

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The Othership has landed with another new episode!! Join Drew as he welcomes Lynyrd Skynyrd Superfan and a man that built many Sweet Homes before retiring from the construction business, Marc Russ. Also, former guest and our favorite retired EMT, Kevin Carter, to the show!! The guys each pick three Skynyrd songs they love and dive into them! They a…

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Hall Of Fame Excitement From Albany! 49:42

1M ago49:42

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Send us a text On this rush-released episode of The Outdated Wrestling Your, host Bob Smith (Pro Wrestling Illustrated, WCW) brings you inside the lavish celebration of wrestling history that was the 2024 inductions into The International Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame in Albany, New York on October 13. You'll hear from greats like Tony Atlas and Dan S…

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Episode #11: The "New" Fabulous Ones w/Guest Tommy "Wildfire" Rich 1:03:09

27d ago1:03:09

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Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert Episode #11: The "New" Fabulous One w/guest Tommy Rich This week Doug is excited to announce that not only is his "brother" Tommy "Wildfire" Rich returning to the show as a guest, he's going to be a permanent part of Dangerous Conversations moving forward! On this episode we have an indepth conversation with T…

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Episode 42: The Knoxville Issues Begin (Dissecting Truths from Lore) 1:57:20

1M ago1:57:20

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The Wrestling Stoop returns this week with a 2-HOUR Episode, as Bob Roop begins to share his in-depth memories on the entire "KNOXVILLE SITUATION" of 1979. We begin to dissect the truths from the lore, how the issues really started, whose idea it was to run opposition vs. Ron Fuller. Plus, we talk talent like Dean Ho, Crusher Blackwell, & more! Ple…

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Episode 144: WWF SUMMERSLAM 1988 REVIEW- Part 2 (MEGA POWERS, MEGA BUCKS, MEGA BIKINI) 1:11:06

29d ago1:11:06

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IT'S THE WRESTLING MEMORY GRENADE #144. FINISHING THE DEFINITIVE EDITION OF SUMMERSLAM 1988 (PART DEUX!) Featuring The Mega Powers vs. The Mega Bucks, Elizabeth in her bikini bottoms, Jesse "Mega Ref" Ventura, Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. The Hart Foundation, "Rock" Don Muraco vs. Dino Bravo, The Big Boss Man vs. Koko B. Ware, Jake "The Snake"…

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Wrestling Nostalgia EP259 | "The Berzerker" John Nord 1:04:32

29d ago1:04:32

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On this episode of Wrestling Nostalgia, Dave Dynasty is joined by John Nord to discuss the AWA, managers, the Berzerker gimmick, and 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 paypal.me/thedave…

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

30d ago2:09:15

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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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Episode 72: Georgia - FALL 1981 (RODDY PIPER DEBUTS! Idol, Hansen, Armstrong, More!) 2:08:38

1M ago2:08:38

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This week Regional Rasslin' heads back to the fall of 1981 in Georgia Championship Wrestling w/Guest Jammie Ward. We close out October 81 with a true Halloween Treat as RODDY PIPER makes his GCW debut alongside Gordon Solie. Plus, we look at early November, and all the new and returning names like big Stan Hansen, Austin Idol darlin', Brad & Bullet…

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The Othership #78: Discussing the Alien Franchise - From Xenomorphs to Romulus! 1:03:29

1M ago1:03:29

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The Othership Episode 78: From Xenomorphs to Romulus – Discussing the Alien Franchise!! The Othership has landed with another new episode!! Join Bill and Chris as they welcome Hollywood production maven Rick Nathan to the show!! The guys talk all about one of the biggest horror-action film franchise ever, Alien!! What movies do they like? Which one…

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Episode #11: (1960) INOKI & BABA DEBUT! 1:41:26

1M ago1:41:26

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NEW Puro Wrestling Academy w/Dan Ginnetty is here! We talk the huge year of 1960 in Japan as business is BOMING! How Rikidozan finds Inoki AND Baba in an unbelievable story. Then, it's the DEBUT of Antonio Inoki, and the DEBUT of Shohei "Giant" Baba in the ring! Plus, the 2nd Annual World League Tournament. Toyonobori's Troubles. The Ricky Waldo st…

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Episode #10: Featured Guest - Dr. Tom Prichard 1:18:08

1M ago1:18:08

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This week Doug welcomes another great friend of his to the show, Dr. Tom Prichard! The guys have fun reflecting on their great times as neighbors in the Continental territory where Doug learned from guys like Tom, Jerry Stubbs, "Nightmare" Danny Davis, and others. Tom tells about working with Brian Christopher in the USWA early in Brian's career an…

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