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On this week's episode Gene Jackson welcomes the one and only Jamie Dundee! They talk all about Jamie's time working for the Jerry Springer Show and all his guest appearance that recently led to him being named the "Worst Guest of AllTime".  Plus Jamie answers questions that were sent in by YOU the listeners/viewers of the show.  You don't wanna miss this one because you never know what the "Iceman" is going to say! FOR TONS OFEXCLUSIVE RETRO WRESTLING CONTENT: Check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/retrowrestlingarchive DangerousConversations w/Doug Gilbert & Tommy Rich each week right here at the RetroWrestling Archive! You can also find it on your favorite podcast platform at www.douggilbertpodcast.com  Check out the RetroWrestling Re-View USWA Podcast! @ www.uswapodcast.com Check out our merchstore over at www.tinyurl.com/retrowrestling PRE-ORDER THE NEW"HOT STUFF" EDDIE GILBERT BOOK TODAY @ www.tinyurl.com/EddieGilbertBook

On this week's episode Gene Jackson welcomes Ray Russell, the man behind the Wrestlecopia Podcast Network. They have a fun conversation about Ray's wrestling fandom growing up in Ohio and what led to him eventually launching his first podcast that would evolve into an entire podcast network. Hear how the various Wrestlecopia podcasts came to be and what led to the decisions on which promotions and eras to cover on both the Wrestling Memory Grenade and Regional Rasslin Podcasts. Plus, some teasers for things to come in the future over at wrestlecopia.com! FOR TONS OF EXCLUSIVE RETRO WRESTLING CONTENT: Check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/retrowrestlingarchive Check out the Retro Wrestling Re-View USWA Podcast! @ www.uswapodcast.com Dangerous Conversations with Doug Gilbert is a new pro wrestling podcast from the Wrestlecopia Podcast Network! For more info check out www.douggilbertpodcast.com For more great pro wrestling fun, explore www.wrestlecopia.com

Memphis in Minutes: The Two Lives of Terry Sims In this episode of Memphis in Minutes, Gene Jackson takes us on a fast-paced journey through the unique career of Terry Sims — known to some as flamboyant heel “Terrence Garvin, The Beauty” and later as gritty babyface Terry Sims in the Global Wrestling Federation. We cover his early days teaming with Mark “The Beast” Guleen as Beauty & the Beast, his clashes with Adrian Street and Bill Dundee, and his reinvention in Dallas where he became one of Eddie Gilbert’s top babyfaces. From Broadway matches in the sweltering Sportatorium to his underrated role in the GWF on ESPN, Sims proved himself as one of wrestling’s most versatile performers. Gene also reflects on Terry’s later years, his own World Domination podcast, his personal stories about Kerry Von Erich and Eddie Gilbert, and his passing in 2018 at just 55 years old. This is the story of a man who wasn’t a household name, but left a lasting mark wherever he wrestled — Terry Sims. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more Memphis wrestling memories!

Gene Jackson dives into Episode #17 of Herb Abrams’ UWF Fury Hour—and this one is loaded! From a young Louie Spicoli trying to prove himself against David Sammartino, to Ivan Koloff punishing Ricky Ataki, to the Viking smashing chairs (and opponents), and yes… the chaotic continuation of Dr. Death Steve Williams vs. “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff that leaves the ring soaked in blood and the roster trying—and failing—to separate them. Also on the card: Chief Jay Strongbow (Sorta) vs. Barry O in the main event (yes, in 1991). Iceman King Parsons with Colonel DeBeers lurking at ringside. Captain Lou Albano introduces Sunny (Sandy) Beach in his own wacky way. Bruno answers another fan question on Ask the Wrestlers. It’s bloody, it’s bizarre, it’s Herb Abrams. Welcome to Episode #17 of the UWF Fury Cast! Chapters (00:00:11) - UWF Fury Hour(00:06:10) - Captain Lou's Corner With Sunny Beach(00:12:09) - Fury Hour(00:13:57) - Bruno Sammartino(00:14:43) - Give Me Back My Pro Wrestling(00:18:25) - UWF Fury Episode 17 Review

It’s time for a “special edition” of STSPOD ! “Was It Really THAT Good?” E30, Episode 764. Long time wrestling fans always talk fondly of the old days in professional wrestling, so Gene Jackson and Brian Tramel have joined forces to take a look at wrestling shows in the WWE VAULT or on YouTube. This episode they review Stan Frazier. After the Gene & BT are done - they answer “Was It Really THAT Good?” Chapters (00:00:02) - Back in the Rhythm(00:00:38) - Jerry Lawler on Plowboy Frazier(00:05:34) - Jerry Lawler On Turning A Hillbilly Into A WWE Champion(00:10:00) - Uncle Elmer in the 70s(00:14:13) - Lawler On Why Vince Didn't Want Him To Wrestle Andre(00:18:33) - Ricky Morton Actually Had Sex With A Midget(00:21:37) - Uncle Elmer On Hillbilly Jim's(00:25:06) - Hillbilly Jim on The Frazier Gimmick(00:29:31) - The Worst Tag Team in 1985 Was...(00:33:48) - Jerry Lawler on Kamala's Gimmicks(00:38:15) - Jerry Lawler on His Bad Wrestling

On this episode, we continue to flashback 50 years in Pro Wrestling History and today we go to one of the wildest and craziest territories in wrestling, the Detroit Territory in 1975. The territory, which the Sheik purchased from Jim Barnett in 1964, has been on an incredible run for at least 7 of the 11 years, Ed Farhat has been in charge. Starting in the early 1970s, as we learned from our Toronto Analyst, Wes Maidment, Farhat became the talent booker for Maple Leaf Gardens as well as his own territory through Michigan, Ohio and parts of West Virginia. Today, Detroit Analyst, Terry Sullivan, who did the announcing on the television show and worked in the office, joins Tony to talk about the turbulent year in Detroit of 1975 as the Sheik’s run has peaked and is heading for a downturn. Terry has great stories to share about Sheik and going to work for an outlaw promotion in opposition to Farhat and much more. There is an amazing connection to the Amarillo territory that they discuss in this show as well! Sign up for Tony's Substack and have pro wrestling history at your fingertips each and every day! https://tonyrichards4.substack.com/ Chapters (00:00:02) - Podcast(00:00:36) - Personalities, Territories, Towns and Buildings(00:01:47) - How Did You Get Involved in Pro Wrestling?(00:10:58) - Bob Finnegan, Chuck Le(00:11:44) - Wrestling Announcer Bob Finnegan on Becoming a(00:13:34) - The Sheik(00:17:45) - Terry Jones Can't Remember His First TV Taping(00:18:45) - Bruiser on the Outs(00:26:52) - Jack Kane Was the Booker for The Sheik(00:32:20) - Jack Black on The Sheik's Lifestyle(00:38:58) - The Sheik Should Have Slammed Andre The Giant(00:43:12) - Bobo vs Abdullah the Butcher(00:46:39) - Wild Bull Curry(00:50:40) - Detroit Wrestling on a Weekly Schedule(00:57:34) - Randy Savage on Phil Golden and His PAFOs(01:02:48) - Bob Kane on the Sheik's(01:04:48) - The Sheik's Office(01:11:05) - Terry McGuirk on Detroit Wrestling

Memphis Wrestling hit its peak in 1982—and we’re kicking it off with the wild month of January! Lawler vs. Dutch, the Gibsons vs. the Midnight Express, and Jimmy Hart’s First Family chaos—all in Memphis in Minutes!

Today on the show, Tony Richards welcomes Bobby Simmons back to the show as they return to the state of Georgia in the Summer months of 1975. Bobby was working as both a referee and also in the office for Jim Barnett and booker Tom Renesto during this time and has plenty of stories about the happening in the Georgia territory. Bobby tells some great Abdullah the Butcher stories, stories about the new tag team of Bob Orton, Jr and Dick Slater, Jerry Brisco, Jerry Lawler and Don Greene, and a fairly gruesome story about a Mr. Fuji rib you’ll have to hear to believe. There are some new names in the territory you will recognize just starting out here in 1975. They cover the whole state of Georgia in this episode of the Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel podcast. Chapters (00:00:02) - Podcast(00:00:36) - Georgia Wrestling(00:06:09) - Jerry Lawler on Rock Hunter(00:11:26) - Leon Ogle and Lynn Rossi(00:17:08) - Bob Armstrong on Timmy vs Johnny Walker(00:21:45) - Bob Armstrong and Bill Dromo(00:27:18) - Austin Idol(00:29:12) - Savannah and Athens as a wrestling town(00:34:12) - Flying to Savannah for the NWA(00:37:48) - The City Auditorium in Atlanta(00:44:42) - Georgia Championship Wrestling(00:49:35) - Omni Hall vs the Coliseum(00:55:35) - Larry From The Sudan(00:58:48) - Jerry Briscoe in the Georgia territory(01:03:12) - Dusty Comes In(01:06:21) - Fuji Thomas and Dudley Clemens(01:09:26) - Bobby Simmons on Talking To Former WWE Superstars

It’s time for a “special edition” of STSPOD ! “Was It Really THAT Good?” E30, Episode 755. Long time wrestling fans always talk fondly of the old days in professional wrestling, so Gene Jackson and Brian Tramel have joined forces to take a look at wrestling shows in the WWE VAULT or on YouTube. This episode they review the Fabulous Ones. After the Gene & BT are done - they answer “Was It Really THAT Good?” Chapters (00:00:15) - Gene Jackson on Rolling Into Mempo (podcast)(00:04:44) - The Snowman Episode 1(00:06:34) - The Fabulous Ones(00:12:56) - The New York Dolls Were Baby Faces(00:15:10) - Steve Kern vs Stan Lane(00:20:48) - The Fabulous One vs The Midnight Express(00:26:26) - The Fabulous Ones vs The Road Warriors(00:32:16) - The Fabulous Ones vs The Fantastics(00:36:32) - The Fabulous Ones(00:42:09) - Gimmicks Table: How Much Money Did They Make

It’s time for a “special edition” of STSPOD ! “Was It Really THAT Good?” E29, Episode 710. Long time wrestling fans always talk fondly of the old days in professional wrestling, so Gene Jackson and Brian Tramel have joined forces to take a look at wrestling shows in the WWE VAULT or on YouTube. This episode they review the infamous Snowman angle on Memphis Wrestling. After the Gene & BT are done - they answer “Was It Really THAT Good?” !! Chapters (00:00:01) - Gene Jackson & Shane Knowles(00:04:23) - The Snowman Killer vs Kenny D(00:09:35) - Junkyard Dog on Race in the 80s(00:12:18) - Jerry Lawler On The Memphis Angle(00:16:24) - Dave Brown On Jerry Lawler(00:20:20) - Jerry Lawler on Jerry Snowman's Comments(00:25:26) - Jerry Lawler on His White Fans Jumping On His Jumping(00:27:50) - Jerry Lawler Says Memphis Wrestling Was Racist(00:33:24) - Jerry Lawler on Robbie Lawler's Controversy(00:38:05) - Leon Spinks vs Muhammad Ali(00:40:58) - Jerry Lawler on Being Racist(00:46:40) - Keith Cobra on His WWE Championship(00:48:47) - The Snowman Interview

On today’s show, Tony Richards welcomes former NWA Central States Heavyweight Champion, NWA World Tag Team Champion and All-Asian Tag Team Champion, Jerry Oates. They discuss the Kansas City Territory, Bob Geigel, Bob Brown, The Cormier Brothers, Jerry’s brother Ted, his father-in-law Milo Steinborn, his two legendary brother-in-laws plus other facts about the territory in 1975 in a pre-cable television business environment.   Subscribe to Tony's substack for great pro wrestling history daily! https://tonyrichards4.substack.com/ Chapters (00:00:02) - Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel Podcast(00:02:29) - Jerry Oates(00:04:14) - In the Elevator With Yasu Fuji and Okie(00:06:18) - Working With Ed Wiskowski in NWA Kansas City(00:11:52) - Bob Wiskowski in a Chain Match(00:15:45) - Neville on His Match(00:16:22) - Brother on Tank Patton and Wachkowski(00:21:14) - Ted vs Tank in Topeka(00:25:13) - Omni Hall Match(00:27:34) - Jesse Ventura on TV, 25 Days in the Business(00:30:44) - Bob Griffin on Tank Patton and His Mask(00:33:31) - Jerry Lee vs Bobby Heenan(00:37:55) - Nick Brody on Ray Stevens(00:41:27) - St. Louis(00:44:14) - Big Bill Miller on His Match With Wilbur Snyder(00:48:15) - Baron Von Rasky on Working With Red Bastine(00:52:33) - Terry Funk on His Time in St. Louis(00:58:12) - Jerry Lawler on Working With Jack Dempsey(01:02:10) - Terry Funk on His Match With Dory Funk(01:04:44) - St. Louis Match 1(01:09:19) - Jerry on the Wrestling Podcast(01:13:08) - Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel(01:16:59) - St. Joseph Wrestling Legend Mike George on(01:21:59) - Ken Ramey on His Time Down in Louisiana(01:26:13) - Bulldog Bob Brown on St. Joe Wrestling(01:30:41) - St. Louis(01:35:22) - Back in Japan, Working for Giant Baba(01:39:06) - Bruno Sammartino on His First Tour of Mexico(01:41:39) - Boskoe vs Gene Kiniski(01:42:57) - Bob Geigel on His 80th Birthday(01:46:35) - Jesse Ventura Was A Rough Start In The Business(01:49:40) - Wrestling Legends Remember Gus Geigel(01:54:21) - Joplin Wrestling(01:58:37) - Cecil Cox on Wrestling(02:03:19) - Referee Joe Dillon on Working With Carl Cox(02:08:14) - Jerry Oates on His First Florida Championship Match(02:11:41) - Mike George on the WWWF and the Fall of 75

It’s another wild week in Herb Abrams’ UWF as Gene Jackson recaps Fury Hour Episode #16 in all its chaotic glory! We’ve got… Steve “Wild Thing” Ray vs. "Cutie Pie" Louie Spicoli in the opener David Sammartino tangling with the "Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff The neon surfboard debut of Sunny Beach B. Brian Blair with Captain Lou & Honey facing "Cowboy" Bob Orton with John Tolos — foreign objects and chaos abound! A blood-soaked main event between "Dr. Death" Steve Williams and "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff with a finish so astounding, Gene nearly ends the series right here! From brass knucks and umbrella shots to Captain Lou’s Corner and all the Herbie Hype, it’s pure UWF madness from bell to bell! Subscribe for more classic wrestling recaps and deep dives into the weirdest corners of the squared circle!

From All-American football star to Memphis Wrestling heel… from Survivor Series to bank robbery… Jeff Gaylord’s life had more twists and turns than a Memphis Main Event finish. In this episode, Gene Jackson covers the unbelievable highs and lows of “The Missouri Tiger” — his football glory days, his time in Mid-South, World Class, and the USWA, his WWF cameo as a Black Knight, selling cars, and the shocking turn that landed him in prison… before finding redemption in his final years. All in 10 minutes or less (or slightly over this week)

UWF FuryCast Ep. 15 – Iceman vs. DeBeers: Blood, Belts, and Bad Decisions In this episode of The UWF FuryCast, Gene Jackson covers the long-awaited grudge match between Iceman King Parsons and Colonel DeBeers! Broadcast live from the Grand Ballroom of the Penta Hotel, Fury Hour Episode 15 is loaded with action: Iceman King Parsons finally gets his revenge on DeBeers briefly at least.. "Cowboy" Bob Orton destroys Sonny Blaze Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff squashes Chris Michaels Dr. Death flattens the future Johnny Grunge Captain Lou’s Corner gets Iceman FIRED UP! Cactus Jack goes all “Cactus Jack” on Mike Williams “Ask the Wrestlers”: Someone literally wrote in and asked Orndorff if he’s dead, I won’t spoil it here. Next week is HUGE: Paul Orndorff vs. Dr. Death in the main event! Join Gene Jackson for 30+ minutes of unfiltered, sarcastic coverage of one of the craziest episodes yet!

This week's Retro Wrestling with Gene Jackson is brought to you by our good friends at the KAYFABE CAVE in Pulaski, Tennesee! On this episode Gene brings back recent guest on the USWA, Bubba White to discuss his time as The Mighty Goliath. From his early days breaking into the business in the mid-80s to teaming with Big Bubba and Downtown Bruno as the unstoppable “Downtown Connection,” Bubba pulls back the curtain on his time in the CWA. Hear stories about working with legends like Jerry Lawler, Rocky Johnson, Jerry Blackwell, and the Midnight Rockers, plus wild road tales from traveling the Memphis loop, the truth about the Super Heavyweight Championship, and the night he broke his leg in the ring. Bubba also shares memories of an unforgettable 1991 tour of Japan, his impressions of future stars like Shawn Michaels and The Rock, and plenty of hilarious stories from wrestling’s wildest territory, including being chased around a football field during a match by Bill Dundee with a cattle prod, Goliath, Big Bubba, and Austin Idol take a trip to the Zoo, and fun times wrestling Uncle Elmer and Billy Travis. If you love classic Memphis wrestling, big-man brawls, and backstage tales you won’t hear anywhere else, you don’t want to miss this one! Chapters (00:00:09) - Bubba White(00:02:35) - Goliath(00:07:31) - Jerry Jarrett on His Memphis Tryout(00:11:55) - Bruno Jones on His Super Heavyweight Title(00:16:04) - Uncle Elmer Stomped On Jerry King Lawler's(00:20:12) - Jerry Blackwell On Austin's KO(00:24:26) - Give Me Back My Pro Wrestling(00:27:05) - Bubba vs. Downtown Bruno(00:30:20) - George Barnes on His Former WWE Tag Team(00:35:09) - Bubba Jones on Shawn Michaels(00:39:41) - Jacoby on Macho Man(00:41:01) - Goliath on Working Against Pat Tanaka(00:45:48) - Billy Travis on His Match With Jeff Jarrett(00:51:35) - Moondog on Tracy Smothers(00:55:21) - Randy Hills on Taking 10 Stands From the Fans(00:59:07) - Moondog Splat(01:03:58) - Boskoe Warrior on Working For WCW(01:10:23) - Bubba Ray on His WWE Hall of Fame Moment(01:14:04) - Bubba White at the KFAB Cave

It’s time for a “special edition” of STS ! “Was It Really THAT Good?” E23, Episode 349. Long time wrestling fans always talk fondly of the old days in professional wrestling, so Gene Jackson and Brian Tramel have joined forces to take a look at wrestling shows in the WWE VAULT or on YouTube. This month they watch Smoky Mountain Wrestling 3.13.1993

Step into the world of Southern wrestling as Gene Jackson sits down with veteran grappler Jack Dalton for a wild, unfiltered ride through nearly two decades in the business. From his first untrained match in Iuka, Mississippi, to TV time in the legendary USWA studio wrestling Jeff Jarrett, Jack shares hilarious and jaw-dropping stories from life inside—and outside—the ring. Hear about tagging with Lee and Billy Ray Hickerson, becoming Fire & Flame in Corey Macklin’s Memphis, the infamous Dustin Starr fireball incident, working the Assassins gimmick alongside Jimmy Hart, and trading blows (literally) with Scott Steiner on the road. Jack also talks about crossing paths with legends like Tracy Smothers, Coco B. Ware, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, Abdullah the Butcher, Rikishi, and even Hulk Hogan. It’s a candid look at the highs, lows, road stories, outlaw shows, and chaotic booking decisions that shaped Jack’s career—all told with the humor and honesty that only Retro Wrestling with Gene Jackson delivers. Timestamps: 0:00 – Welcome & Jack Dalton introduction 3:15 – First match in Iuka with zero training 9:40 – Training with Lee Hickerson & early USWA run 17:25 – Wrestling Jeff Jarrett & learning the hard way from Buddy Wayne 26:10 – Fire & Flame, Corey Macklin, and the Dustin Starr fireball incident 36:50 – Becoming the Assassins & working the FedEx Forum show with Hogan 45:00 – On the road with the Steiner Brothers, Nash, Hall, and Rikishi 57:40 – Tracy Smothers stories you won’t believe 1:06:20 – Sal Corrente’s broken jaw and the end of a run 1:12:00 – Reflections on a 19-year career If you love old-school wrestling and outrageous road stories, you don’t want to miss this one!

Memphis in Minutes: Episode #4 is live! “Spellbinder, Suck-Ups & the Sweet Taste of Cake” It’s the debut of Power Pro Wrestling from April 18, 1998, and if you’ve ever wanted to see: Spellbinder win the first match in company history Randy Hales cry AND thank everyone he's ever met Austin Idol shows up and knocks EVERYBODY The long awaited Memphis return of Billy Joe Travis Lawler serve cake ringside DURING "Young Guns" 8 man tag match the FINAL CONFRONTATION between Bill Dundee and Jerry Lawler V 6.0! Then this episode is for you!

Join us for our monthly series in the STS family, “Was It Really THAT Good?” for Episode 321! Wrestling fans always talk fondly of their favorite events. BT was joined by Gene Jackson this month to talk about St Louis Wrestling at the Chase and answer the question, “Was It Really THAT Good?”

Join us for our monthly series in the STS family, “Was It Really THAT Good?” for Episode 17! Wrestling fans always talk fondly of their favorite events. BT was joined by Gene Jackson this month to talk about the WWF BIG EVENT from 8/28/86 and answer the question, “Was It Really THAT Good?”.