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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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“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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Veteran professional wrestling magazine personality Bob Smith (Pro Wrestling Illustrated, WCW, Wrestling's Main Event) continues to present a singularly unique podcasting flavor with a lighthearted yet informative look back at pro wrestling from the 70s through today. It's a lively podcast featuring pro wrestling industry guests, humor, and all the factoids a longtime fan could ever ask for. Join us every week for an utterly unique experience in the wrestling podcast world - there's nothing ...
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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 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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The Retro Wrestling Re-View

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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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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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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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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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Send us a text If you're a fan of The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast, you're likely aware of the esteem that host Bob Smith (formerly managing editor of The Outdated Wrestling Hour) holds for his fellow writers and journalists. On this special edition, Smith welcomes authoer Brad Balukjian, whose newest book The Six Pack: On The Road In Search of …
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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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This week on the Grenade, we begin the DEFINITIVE EDITION of the WWF's SUMMERSLAM 1988 REVIEW! Featuring The British Bulldogs vs. The Fabulous Rougeau Brothers, Bad News Brown vs. Ken Patera, "Ravishing" Rick Rude vs. The Junkyard Dog, The Powers of Pain vs. The Bolsheviks, a breakdown of the attack from "Outlaw" Ron Bass on Brutus Beefcake, The Br…
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On this episode of Wrestling Nostalgia, Dave Dynasty is joined by Brock Anderson to discuss Arn, AEW, teaming with CW, 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/thedavedynasty -C…
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BRUNO MANIA continues to run wild at WrestleCopia, as this week the Retro Re-View breaks away from the review format briefly to have a conversation with legendary USWA manager Downtown Bruno! There's a variety of topics discussed throughout this episode including: his stint as "Uptown Bruno, his famous feud with Howard Finkel, experiences managing …
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Regional Rasslin' is back with the 1986 UWF Project and Guest Roman Gomez to talk NOVEMBER 86 in the Cowboy's promotion. Missy Hyatt & Eddie Gilbert outdo themselves as they repeatedly attack Dark Journey, ruining her Special Presentation ceremony, KO'ing her with the infamous Gucci purse, and spray painting DJ yellow! SUNSHINE debuts as the new va…
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BRUNO-MANIA continues to run wild this week on the WrestleCopia Podcast Network, as Captain Nick Masci welcomes territory era manager Downtown Bruno (AKA former WWF Personality Harvey Wippleman) to the Captain's Corner Podcast! It's another great discussion, as Bruno brings his Beer and Caesar Sausage Sandwich, kicks back, and shares stories of Cen…
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On this episode of Wrestling Nostalgia, Dave Dynasty is joined by Joel Goodhart and Bay Ragni to discuss the TWA ONE & DONE and RASSLECON events! -Sign the petition for the TWA banner in the 2300 Arena tinyurl.com/TWAbanner -ONE & DONE tix tinyurl.com/TWAtix -RASSELCON tix tinyurl.com/TWAtix2 -ONE & DONE event page tinyurl.com/TWAevent -TWA Faceboo…
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The Othership Episode 77: Gonna Make You Sweat ‘Til You Bleed – Previewing WWE Bad Blood!! The Othership has landed with another new episode!! Join Drew, Chris, Bill, and Michael as they preview another PLE for the WWE, Bad Blood!! The guys break down the matches, make predictions, talk about the return of Saturday Night’s Main Event and much, much…
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Send us a text The Podcast: Bob Smith - the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated and longtime wrestling writer - continues his unique nostalgia podcast by offering perspectives that fans can't get anywhere else. This time, Smith goes deep into his past... The Guest: And welcome the founder of the now-legendary Tri-State Wrestling All…
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We seem to be on a roll right now with fun interviews with some of Doug's best friends in the wrestling business so we figured we would keep that going and welcome the one and only Downtown Bruno to the show this week! Many fans are familiar with Bruno's time in the WWF/E as Dr. Harvey Wippleman and that Bruno is a best friends with Dewayne "the Ro…
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IT'S THE WRESTLING MEMORY GRENADE #142. COVERING THE FINAL TWO WEEKS OF AUGUST 1988 WWF TV, LEADING INTO THE FIRST-EVER SUMMERSLAM! Tons of last minute hype for the Mega Powers vs. Mega Bucks, as the heels allude to having Guest Referee Jesse Ventura in their pocket. Macho & The Hulkster respond with a secret weapon... Miss Elizabeth in a "string b…
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On this episode of Wrestling Nostalgia, Dave Dynasty is joined by Jeanie Clarke to discuss her career, Chris Adams, Steve Austin, 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 paypal.me/t…
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This week's episode of the Retro Re-View covering the USWA for 5/1/1993 features the biggest one on one studio match we've seen yet here in 1993, Jeff Jarrett puts his Southern Heavyweight title on the line against Brian Christopher's hair! Plus, we see highlights of Jerry 'the King' Lawler piledriving Sensational Sherri last week leading to Sherri…
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Another super fun Memphis 85 edition of Regional Rasslin', as Gene Jackson returns as guest co-host. This week we talk March 30th TV through April 5th on the CWA circuit. The Macho Man's reign as Southern Champion intensifies when he puts Jerry Lawler out on a stretcher, into an ambulance, and off to the local hospital. Will the King ever return to…
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On this episode of Wrestling Nostalgia, Dave Dynasty is joined by Jonard Solie to discuss the life and career of his father Gordon Solie -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/thedavedy…
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The Othership has landed with another new episode!! Join Drew as he welcomes friends of the show TCW Champion Buckshot Brian Brock and glam rock and hair metal expert Jon Lee to the show!! The guys work together to build both an A side and a B side mixtape!! 30 songs from the 80’s, some of which WILL surprise you!! You won’t want to miss this!! Joi…
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This week's episode was recorded live and in person in Jackson, Tennessee immediately before the Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame Ceremony. Doug is excited to welcome his long time tag team partner and one of his best friends, Tommy "Wildfire" Rich! They discuss a variety of topics including: how Tommy met Doug's father Tommy Gilbert, Tommy's experie…
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Send us a text The Podcast: Bob Smith (former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) and his Outdated Wrestling Hour rolls on with guests and topics many fans can't find anywhere else - and his episode is no exception. The Guest: Smith welcomes the president of The International Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame, Seth Turner, who details the big 20…
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For anyone that has been waiting for Bob to open up about the struggles in the Southeastern territory that led to the "Knoxville 5" running opposition, the first round starts right here! It's a new Wrestling Stoop as Bob Roop continues to discuss the Knoxville territory. This week Bob shares some fun stories involving Ron & Don Wright, then goes in…
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Last Monday night when Jerry "the King" Lawler faced off against "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Sensational Sherri scaled the cage and came in to interfere (after cheating to win the USWA Ladies title from Miss Texas)! This week, Sherri has taken on Scotty Flamingo as a partner against the King and Miss Texas! PLUS: Southern Champion Jeff Jarrett seeks …
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It's time for another session of the Puro Wrestling Academy w/Dan Ginnetty. This time out we look at the year of 1959 in Japanese Wrestling History. A ton of firsts as Rikidozan turns his misfortunes around... The first ever World League Tournament, the debut of "Mr. Atomic", the first ever unmasking in Japan, the first color TV broadcast of Japane…
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On this episode of Wrestling Nostalgia, Dave Dynasty is joined by Baron Von Raschke to discuss his time in Indianapolis working for the WWA! -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/theda…
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This week on Regional Rasslin' we begin to dive into a new project of sorts, as we take a look at the old WWA / Indianapolis territory! We are joined by Dave Dynasty of the "Wrestling Nostalgia" Podcast for this excursion, as we discuss the history of the WWA from the Fred Kohler/Jim Barnett days in Indiana, to Wilbur Snyder & Dick the Bruiser taki…
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On this episode of Wrestling Nostalgia, Dave Dynasty has three interviews with guests Tom Kerr (Mauler), Phil Monahan (Nitro), & Camine Azzato (Blast), who discuss their time teaming with Demolition Ax. -Visit linktr.ee/rasslepod -Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/thedavedynasty -Buy a shirt and support the podcast at prowrestlingtees.com/thedave…
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The Othership has landed with another new episode!! Join Drew as he welcomes friends of the show Barry Rose and expert on all things Cars, Harold Strassler!! The guys pick their three essential songs by The Cars, play a little “Stump The Strassler” Cars trivia, and reminisce about their days back on the Kayfabe Memories message board!! They wrap th…
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This week Doug Gilbert welcomes a very special guest and long time family friend to the show, his former tag team partner and the man he will soon be inducting into the Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame, "The Dirty White Boy" Tony Anthony! Tony has wrestled in nearly every territory you can name during his 36 year pro wrestling career. They discuss th…
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Send us a text The Show: Always looking back in fondness about pro wrestling the way it used to be, Bob Smith (PWI, WCW) offers a perspective unlike anyone else in the wrestling nostaglia genre. This time out, Smith presents a guest who he's wanted to have appear on the show since it began... The Guest: ...Dr. Jerry Graham Jr. (Jerry Jaffee), who a…
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This week on the Grenade we look at the first two weeks of AUGUST 1988 WWF TV! The Mega Powers vs. The Mega Bucks build intensifies for SUMMERSLAM 88, while "Mega Ref" Jesse Ventura's integrity is put into question. Rick Rude shows off his new tights in the likeness of one Cheryl Roberts (the wife of Jake "The Snake")! Brutus Beefcake comes after t…
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It's a new Wrestling Stoop talking Knoxville 1978! Bob talks leaving San Francisco, a brief stop off in Florida, and then his arrival to the Knoxville territory! Some of the topics include... Ron Garvin's hilarious pick-up line, working Lou Thesz, Phil Hickerson & Dennis Condrey, Sylvester Ritter (the future JYD), Tony Charles, Ricky Gibson, Ron Sl…
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On this week's Retro Re-View, we head back to April 17, 1993 in the USWA! Sensational Sherri is in town looking for a shot at Miss Texas' USWA Ladies Championship, she's found a new "boy toy", and she promises a BIG SURPRISE for everyone! "Macho Man" Randy Savage sends in a promo for his non-sanctioned STEEL CAGE MATCH coming up against the "King" …
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On this episode of Wrestling Nostalgia, Dave Dynasty is joined by Barry Darsow to discuss Mid-Atlantic, Demolition, Repo Man, the WWE HOF, 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.…
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This week we finish out OCTOBER 1986 in the UWF with Guest Roman Gomez! Missy Hyatt turns on John Tatum, Savannah Jack turns baby face vs. Akbar's Army, Country Whippin' Tag Match features Ted Dibiase & Terry Taylor vs. The Freebirds, Tag Champs The Fantastics have their hands full in TWO Title matches... First, vs. John Tatum & Jack Victory, then …
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The Othership has landed with another new episode! Join Drew and Bill, as they welcome back the first guests to ever appear on The Othership, Brad and Zach from the Josephines!!! This show is off the rails from the get go! It’s loud, it’s crazy, and it’s a helluva lot of fun!! You’ll never think about Robitussin and Sprite Zero the same way again!!…
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Send us a text The first Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith under the auspieces of The WrestleCopia Podcast Network takes a rare look forward - to September 21 to be exact, where a huge night featuring so many wrestling stars that it will surely make unforgettable Memphis wrestling history. Join Smith (the former managing editor of Pro Wrestlin…
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It's Episode #6 of Dangerous Conversations and this week, Doug welcomes a special guest: the Founder, Owner, and President of Power Pro Wrestling, Randy Hales. Doug has known Randy for well over 40 years and despite having some tense moments at times over the years, they are still friends to this day. As we move towards the huge "Night to Remember"…
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This week on the Captain's Corner Pod, the Capt. Nick Masci shares the latest legendary names added to the upcoming Portland Wrestling Expo! Then, Special Guest Ricky Santana joins the show for 40 minutes of fun! Ricky shares stories of his time working in the WWF, WCW, Puerto Rico, Portland, Texas All-Star, Billy Jack Haynes' OWF, and of course PN…
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GRENADE #140 LOOKING AT AUGUST 1988 WWF NEWS & RESULTS! Mean Gene Returns, SummerSlam rumors, Iron Sheik Fired (again), Baron Von Raschke headed in, Rod Trongard joins commentary, WWF Champ "Macho Man" Randy Savage vs. Andre the Giant, Hulk Hogan returns to action against some new opponents, Ted Dibiase & Andre injure Elizabeth, Brutus Beefcake int…
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This week on the Wrestling Stoop, Bob Roop talks the end if his run in the Florida territory as he heads off to San Francisco in early 1977. Bob Roop reunites with Bob Orton Jr. to recapture the Florida Tag Titles and take out former NWA World Champion Jack Brisco. From there, we play the "Name Game" and discuss the likes of Don Muraco on the beach…
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After last week's "D.Q.-Palooza" at the Mid-South Coliseum, Jerry Lawler has re-instated Lawler's Army from back in the day as General Lawler has drafted Southern Champion Jeff Jarrett, The Moondogs, and Richard Lee to go to WAR with Mike Samples' First Family of Brian Christopher, Scotty Flamingo, and The Harlem Knights! "Nightmare" Danny Davis (a…
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The Professor of Puroresu, Dan Ginnetty, is back with the latest edition of the Puro Wrestling Academy! This week we cover the year of 1958 in the world of Japanese wrestling history (and even dive into early 1959). Many of the topics discussed on this episode include... The JWA going from TWO weekly TV programs to having their shows CANCELED, lead…
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On this episode of Wrestling Nostalgia, Dave Dynasty is joined by Jamie Dundee to talk about Memphis, Jerry Springer, arrests, 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 paypal.me/thed…
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It's our special "Dick in a Box" edition of Regional Rasslin', as Guest Jammie Ward returns to talk more October 1981 in Georgia Wrestling! DIck Slater explodes from the box to declare himself the partner of Tommy Rich vs. The Great Mephisto & crew. Plus, rematch with new Champ Ric Flair vs. former Champ Dusty Rhodes for the NWA World Title in the …
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The Othership has landed with another new episode!! Join Drew, Jammie, Bill, and Michael as they recap another international PLE for the WWE, Bash in Berlin!! The guys give their takes on the matches, discuss WWE TV deals, the announcing and production changes on Monday Night Raw, the future of The Judgement Day and much, much more!! You won’t want…
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Send us a text Veteran writer and podcaster Bob Smith (former PWI managing editor and writer for WCW Magazine and Wrestling's Main Event) has met a lot of unique people since starting The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast (available at all podcast apps and YouTube) - but perhaps no one as different as Luke Jennings ... who hosts a series of wrestling…
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This week on Dangerous Conversations, we're turning the reins over to the listeners as we ask Doug questions that have been sent in from the fans! Here's just a few of the topics you guys asked Doug about: Proudest & Least Proudest Moment in Wrestling Thoughts on Intergender Wrestling Strangest Fan Interaction Do you prefer working face or heel? Ha…
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IT'S THE WRESTLING MEMORY GRENADE #139. Featuring a SPECIAL INTERVIEW with current host of the Outdated Wrestling Hour, and the former Managing Editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated.. The man who INVENTED the PWI 500!!! We welcome BOB SMITH TO THE SHOW! Bob joins to talk his fandom growing up, watching the old NWF Cleveland territory, seeing Vince Mc…
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We've reached the month of April in 1993 here in the USWA and Scotty Flamingo is getting a shot at Jerry Lawler's World Title this week! Koko B. Ware comes back home to Memphis! Brian Christopher costs Jeff Jarrett his WWF Intercontinental title match against Shawn Michaels last week and Jeff isn't happy! Plus: The Harlem Knights prepare to challen…
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