Bumps & Thumps: Recent Episodes
Brian Ferguson
Host Brian Ferguson dives deep into looking at the stars, jobbers, managers and promoters of pro wrestling from the past and present. We also discuss the contributions from the locker room of yesteryear who paved the way for success and wealth for the wrestling superstars of today. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3/support
On this episode, Brittani Houghtlen talks about growing up in Ohio, getting into pro wrestling and much more!
Subscribe to our podcast today! If you becomethe 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps TShirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age ofWrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire.
You can follow Brittani Houghtlen on the followingsocial media platforms:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LookItsBrittani
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George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221
AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870
You can purchase books written by George Schireat Amazon:
Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From VerneGagne to the Road Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1960s: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1960s/dp/1492225576/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 1 1970-1974: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1970-1974/dp/1492242292/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 2 1975-79: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1975-79/dp/150845857X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3
Help support the podcast! You can makecontributions or purchase items at:
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If you would like to purchase Joyce’s book MyRingside Seat To The AWA, you can order the book by messaging on Facebook or byemail. Payment method is through PayPal. The book is $20 plus $6 shipping inthe United States. If you are ordering outside the United States, pleasecontact Joyce for shipping questions.
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Brad Drake Podcast information:
Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN
Website: https://www.braddrake.net/
Falls Count Anywhere podcast information:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FALLScountAnywhereGorillazinc
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200
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On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returnsto talk about the original “Nature Boy” Buddy Rogers.
Subscribe to our podcast today! If you becomethe 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps TShirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age ofWrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire.
You can follow George Schire on the followingsocial media platforms:
Facebook:
George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221
AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870
You can purchase books written by George Schireat Amazon:
Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From VerneGagne to the Road Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1960s: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1960s/dp/1492225576/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 1 1970-1974: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1970-1974/dp/1492242292/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 2 1975-79: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1975-79/dp/150845857X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3
Help support the podcast! You can makecontributions or purchase items at:
Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button
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PayPal: @bumpsnthumps
You can follow Bumps & Thumps on thefollowing social media platforms:
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps
If you would like to purchase Joyce’s book MyRingside Seat To The AWA, you can order the book by messaging on Facebook or byemail. Payment method is through PayPal. The book is $20 plus $6 shipping inthe United States. If you are ordering outside the United States, pleasecontact Joyce for shipping questions.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyce.paustian.9
Email: joyce.paustian@gmail.com
PayPal: joyce.paustian@gmail.com
Brad Drake Podcast information:
Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN
Website: https://www.braddrake.net/
Falls Count Anywhere podcast information:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FALLScountAnywhereGorillazinc
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200
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Herb Simmons is considered to be one of the best promoters in the country. He ismost known for promoting Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling and is knownby many of the legends of wrestling. On this episode, we talk to Herb aboutFanFest II, SICW, and much more!
Be a part of Fanfest II and order your tickets today!
Website: https://sicw.org/
FollowHerb Simmons on the following social media platforms:
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/herb.simmons.5
FollowSouthern Illinois Championship Wrestling:
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingExplosion/
Followthe St. Louis Hall of Fame:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stlouiswrestlinghall
Subscribe to our podcast today! If you becomethe 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps TShirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age ofWrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire.
You can follow George Schire on the followingsocial media platforms:
Facebook:
George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221
AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870
You can purchase books written by George Schireat Amazon:
Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From VerneGagne to the Road Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1960s: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1960s/dp/1492225576/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 1 1970-1974: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1970-1974/dp/1492242292/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 2 1975-79: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1975-79/dp/150845857X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3
Help support the podcast! You can makecontributions or purchase items at:
Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button
Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/
PayPal: @bumpsnthumps
You can follow Bumps & Thumps on thefollowing social media platforms:
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps
If you would like to purchase Joyce’s book MyRingside Seat To The AWA, you can order the book by messaging on Facebook or byemail. Payment method is through PayPal. The book is $20 plus $6 shipping inthe United States. If you are ordering outside the United States, pleasecontact Joyce for shipping questions.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyce.paustian.9
Email: joyce.paustian@gmail.com
PayPal: joyce.paustian@gmail.com
Brad Drake Podcast information:
Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN
Website: https://www.braddrake.net/
Falls Count Anywhere podcast information:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FALLScountAnywhereGorillazinc
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200
--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
On this episode, we talk with the son of “The Greatest Wrestler on God’s Green Earth” Justin Race. Justin talks travelling with his dad, growing up, and much more!Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps T Shirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire. You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms:Facebook:George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221 AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION:https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870 You can purchase books written by George Schire at Amazon: Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From Verne Gagne to the Road Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1960s: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1960s/dp/1492225576/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 1 1970-1974: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1970-1974/dp/1492242292/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 2 1975-79: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1975-79/dp/150845857X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3 Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at:Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support buttonTeespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ PayPal: @bumpsnthumps You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BrianfergusonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumpsIf you would like to purchase Joyce’s book My Ringside Seat To The AWA, you can order the book by messaging on Facebook or by email. Payment method is through PayPal. The book is $20 plus $6 shipping in the United States. If you are ordering outside the United States, please contact Joyce for shipping questions. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyce.paustian.9 Email: joyce.paustian@gmail.comPayPal: joyce.paustian@gmail.com Brad Drake Podcast information: Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN Website: https://www.braddrake.net/Falls Count Anywhere podcast information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FALLScountAnywhereGorillazinc Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returnsto look back at the NWA from its inception in 1948 to its demise in the 1980s.
Subscribe to our podcast today! If you becomethe 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps TShirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age ofWrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire.
You can follow George Schire on the followingsocial media platforms:
Facebook:
George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221
AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870
You can purchase books written by George Schireat Amazon:
Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From VerneGagne to the Road Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1960s: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1960s/dp/1492225576/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 1 1970-1974: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1970-1974/dp/1492242292/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 2 1975-79: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1975-79/dp/150845857X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3
Help support the podcast! You can makecontributions or purchase items at:
Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button
Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/
PayPal: @bumpsnthumps
You can follow Bumps & Thumps on thefollowing social media platforms:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q
Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps
If you would like to purchase Joyce’s book MyRingside Seat To The AWA, you can order the book by messaging on Facebook or byemail. Payment method is through PayPal. The book is $20 plus $6 shipping inthe United States. If you are ordering outside the United States, pleasecontact Joyce for shipping questions.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyce.paustian.9
Email: joyce.paustian@gmail.com
PayPal: joyce.paustian@gmail.com
Brad Drake Podcast information:
Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN
Website: https://www.braddrake.net/
Falls Count Anywhere podcast information:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FALLScountAnywhereGorillazinc
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200
--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire and I talk with Jon Finkel. Jon has written a book titled: MACHO MAN The Untamed, Unbelievable Life of Randy Savage. We talk to Jon about his experience writing the book, some stories about The Macho Man, and much more!Jon’s book will be released on April 2nd 2024. You can pre order the book on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Macho-Man-Untamed-Unbelievable-Savage/dp/1770417583/ref=sr_1_1?crid=9A8YR8FD9O94&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ir80P7Goskef1sC19zi0UjVm1qqLgWV1XInYYx_zejNZI8INzUzrMLKc2P8vJ1du4oWu67TVMltwgZ7cjRu9qtmGueUnjzXFE9HUVdjT9_LFSQw3QdmGeZxdYW121vBfH0seNoAqEFnhTAvh5EqrifE5NoCvdZ2b39_evoh6fjCUoYc0hlAQFOy_N3s5mlrG0TqqgwqW86cTGR639yGPYfYAloHdoXghga5nMJHheZs.CdNMHhLxmOwyxMKW82UPdbVwDUsu3shzmOYfadivN3Y&dib_tag=se&keywords=Jon+Finkel&qid=1710521530&sprefix=jon+finkel%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-1
Subscribe to our podcast today! If you becomethe 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps TShirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age ofWrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire.
You can contact Jon Finkel on the followingsocial media platforms:
Website: www.jonfinkel.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JonFinkelAuthor/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jon_finkel/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonfinkel/?trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile
X: https://twitter.com/Jon_Finkel
Jon also has a newsletter called Books &Biceps you can subscribe to at:
Website: https://jonfinkel.com/books-and-biceps/
You can follow George Schire on the followingsocial media platforms:
Facebook:
George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221
AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870
You can purchase books written by George Schireat Amazon:
Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From VerneGagne to the Road Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1960s: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1960s/dp/1492225576/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 1 1970-1974: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1970-1974/dp/1492242292/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 2 1975-79: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1975-79/dp/150845857X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3
You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q
Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps
If you would like to purchase Joyce’s book MyRingside Seat To The AWA, you can order the book by messaging on Facebook or byemail. Payment method is through PayPal. The book is $20 plus $6 shipping inthe United States. If you are ordering outside the United States, pleasecontact Joyce for shipping questions.
Website: www.joycepaustian.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyce.paustian.9
Email: joyce.paustian@gmail.com
PayPal: joyce.paustian@gmail.com
Brad Drake Podcast information:
Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN
Website: https://www.braddrake.net/
Falls Count Anywhere podcast information:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FALLScountAnywhereGorillazinc
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200
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On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to remember “Paul “The Butcher” Vachon who passed away at the age of 86. Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps T Shirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire. You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms:Facebook:George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221 AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION:https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870 You can purchase books written by George Schire at Amazon: Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From Verne Gagne to the Road Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1960s: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1960s/dp/1492225576/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 1 1970-1974: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1970-1974/dp/1492242292/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 2 1975-79: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1975-79/dp/150845857X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3 Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at:Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support buttonTeespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ PayPal: @bumpsnthumps You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BrianfergusonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumpsIf you would like to purchase Joyce’s book My Ringside Seat To The AWA, you can order the book by messaging on Facebook or by email. Payment method is through PayPal. The book is $20 plus $6 shipping in the United States. If you are ordering outside the United States, please contact Joyce for shipping questions. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyce.paustian.9 Email: joyce.paustian@gmail.comPayPal: joyce.paustian@gmail.com Brad Drake Podcast information: Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN Website: https://www.braddrake.net/Falls Count Anywhere podcast information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FALLScountAnywhereGorillazinc Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returnsto talk the feuds of pro wrestling in both singles and tag teams.
Subscribe to our podcast today! If you becomethe 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps TShirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age ofWrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire.
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You can purchase books written by George Schireat Amazon:
Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From VerneGagne to the Road Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1960s: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1960s/dp/1492225576/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 1 1970-1974: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1970-1974/dp/1492242292/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 2 1975-79: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1975-79/dp/150845857X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3
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On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire and pro wrestling legend “Luscious” Lars Anderson discuss the legacy of Ole Anderson. Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps T Shirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire. You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms:Facebook:George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221 AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION:https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870 You can purchase books written by George Schire at Amazon: Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From Verne Gagne to the Road Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1960s: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1960s/dp/1492225576/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 1 1970-1974: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1970-1974/dp/1492242292/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 2 1975-79: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1975-79/dp/150845857X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3 Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at:Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support buttonTeespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ PayPal: @bumpsnthumps You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BrianfergusonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumpsIf you would like to purchase Joyce’s book My Ringside Seat To The AWA, you can order the book by messaging on Facebook or by email. Payment method is through PayPal. The book is $20 plus $6 shipping in the United States. If you are ordering outside the United States, please contact Joyce for shipping questions. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyce.paustian.9 Email: joyce.paustian@gmail.comPayPal: joyce.paustian@gmail.com Brad Drake Podcast information: Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN Website: https://www.braddrake.net/Falls Count Anywhere podcast information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FALLScountAnywhereGorillazinc Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire and I talk with Steve Keirn. Steve is best remembered as a member of the Fabulous Ones with Stan Lane and as Skinner in the WWF. Steve remanences about his time in the AWA and his career as a road agent and trainer in the WWF. Steve has a book out titled: Keirn Chronicles Volume One: The Fabulous Life of Steve Keirn available through Amazon. Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps T Shirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire. You can purchase Steve Keirn’s book on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Keirn-Chronicles-One-Fabulous-Wrestling/dp/B0BXN6QMZ4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1NJP9M7315HAP&keywords=steve+kiernan&qid=1707786611&sprefix=steve+kern%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1 You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms:Facebook:George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221 AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION:https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870 You can purchase books written by George Schire at Amazon: Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From Verne Gagne to the Road Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1960s: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1960s/dp/1492225576/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 1 1970-1974: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1970-1974/dp/1492242292/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 2 1975-79: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1975-79/dp/150845857X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3 Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at:Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support buttonTeespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ PayPal: @bumpsnthumps You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BrianfergusonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumpsIf you would like to purchase Joyce’s book My Ringside Seat To The AWA, you can order the book by messaging on Facebook or by email. Payment method is through PayPal. The book is $20 plus $6 shipping in the United States. If you are ordering outside the United States, please contact Joyce for shipping questions. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyce.paustian.9 Website: www.joycepaustian.com Email: joyce.paustian@gmail.comPayPal: joyce.paustian@gmail.com Brad Drake Podcast information: Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN Website: https://www.braddrake.net/Falls Count Anywhere podcast information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FALLScountAnywhereGorillazinc Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about the Pacific Northwest territory and its impact on pro wrestling.Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps T Shirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire. You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms:Facebook:George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221 AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION:https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870 You can purchase books written by George Schire at Amazon: Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From Verne Gagne to the Road Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1960s: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1960s/dp/1492225576/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 1 1970-1974: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1970-1974/dp/1492242292/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 2 1975-79: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1975-79/dp/150845857X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3 Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at:Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support buttonTeespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ PayPal: @bumpsnthumps You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BrianfergusonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumpsIf you would like to purchase Joyce’s book My Ringside Seat To The AWA, you can order the book by messaging on Facebook or by email. Payment method is through PayPal. The book is $20 plus $6 shipping in the United States. If you are ordering outside the United States, please contact Joyce for shipping questions. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyce.paustian.9 Email: joyce.paustian@gmail.comPayPal: joyce.paustian@gmail.com Brad Drake Podcast information: Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN Website: https://www.braddrake.net/Falls Count Anywhere podcast information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FALLScountAnywhereGorillazinc Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
On this episode, we talk with a member of the Rabid Empire, Lord Ateu. Ateu talks about growing up, getting into pro wrestling, training and much more!Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps T Shirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire. You can follow Lord Ateu on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093302769798 X: https://twitter.com/LordAteu_010Get out and support your local Pro Wrestling Independent Promotions:Mid States Wrestling (Harrison, AR): https://www.facebook.com/midstateswrestling New Breed Wrestling (Eldon, MO): https://www.facebook.com/NewBreedMO Mid States Wrestling now has a YouTube Channel:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@midstateswrestling Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at:Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support buttonTeespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ PayPal: @bumpsnthumps You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BrianfergusonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumpsIf you would like to purchase Joyce’s book My Ringside Seat To The AWA, you can order the book by messaging on Facebook or by email. Payment method is through PayPal. The book is $20 plus $6 shipping in the United States. If you are ordering outside the United States, please contact Joyce for shipping questions. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyce.paustian.9 Email: joyce.paustian@gmail.comPayPal: joyce.paustian@gmail.com Brad Drake Podcast information: Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN Website: https://www.braddrake.net/Falls Count Anywhere podcast information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FALLScountAnywhereGorillazinc Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
On this episode, we talk with a member of the Rabid Empire, Dred Roberts. Dred talks about growing up, getting into pro wrestling, training and much more!Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps T Shirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire. You can follow Dred Roberts on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088598121134 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dredroberts_dnr?fbclid=IwAR2L3H_UwFNkyYz6q-Q7Rg5IU5cXXczG3mQ-Rotun-pvZFZvtlELp41O_ek X:https://twitter.com/DNR_KC?fbclid=IwAR2FFZYEYVGQY1X036xwCHMTMf_uS1ZV0NFdJcGxPn9Rpm2I_liwiF-6GwM Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at:Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support buttonTeespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ PayPal: @bumpsnthumps You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BrianfergusonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumpsIf you would like to purchase Joyce’s book My Ringside Seat To The AWA, you can order the book by messaging on Facebook or by email. Payment method is through PayPal. The book is $20 plus $6 shipping in the United States. If you are ordering outside the United States, please contact Joyce for shipping questions. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyce.paustian.9 Email: joyce.paustian@gmail.comPayPal: joyce.paustian@gmail.com Brad Drake Podcast information: Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN Website: https://www.braddrake.net/Falls Count Anywhere podcast information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FALLScountAnywhereGorillazinc Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
On this episode, we talk with the original Sunny “The CaliforniaGirl” Patricia Summerland. Trisha talks about growing up, her modeling career, GLOW, the CAC, and much more!
Subscribe to our podcast today! If you becomethe 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps TShirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age ofWrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire.
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If you would like to purchase Joyce’s book MyRingside Seat To The AWA, you can order the book by messaging on Facebook or byemail. Payment method is through PayPal. The book is $20 plus $6 shipping inthe United States. If you are ordering outside the United States, pleasecontact Joyce for shipping questions.
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Website: https://www.braddrake.net/
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On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schirereturns to talk about the movie The Iron Claw.
Subscribe to our podcast today! If you becomethe 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps TShirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire.
You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms:
Facebook: George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221
AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870
You can purchase books written by George Schireat Amazon:
Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From Verne Gagne to the Road Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1960s: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1960s/dp/1492225576/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 1 1970-1974: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1970-1974/dp/1492242292/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 2 1975-79: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1975-79/dp/150845857X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3
Help support the podcast! You can makecontributions or purchase items at:
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On this episode, we talk with pro wrestling manager “Guvnor”Nigel Rabid. Nigel talks about moving to Texas from England, Star Wars, how hegot involved in pro wrestling and much more!
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On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schirereturns to talk about the NWAA and its impact on pro wrestling fans in the 1950’sthrough the early 1980’s and much more!
Subscribe to our podcast today! If you becomethe 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps TShirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age ofWrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire.
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You can purchase books written by George Schireat Amazon:
Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From VerneGagne to the Road Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1960s: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1960s/dp/1492225576/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 1 1970-1974: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1970-1974/dp/1492242292/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 2 1975-79: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1975-79/dp/150845857X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3
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“Handsome” Scott Hansen is a rising star on the Independent pro wrestling independent circuit.On this episode, we talk with Scott about how he got into the pro wrestlingbusiness, working with other pro wrestlers and promotions, and much more!
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200
Ifyou would like to purchase Joyce’s book My Ringside Seat To The AWA, you canorder the book by messaging on Facebook or by email. Payment method is throughPayPal. The book is $20 plus $6 shipping in the United States. If you areordering outside the United States, please contact Joyce for shippingquestions.
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Marko Harris is a rising star on the Independent prowrestling independent circuit. He is currently the EPW (Extreme Pro Wrestling)Heavyweight Champion operating out of Booneville, MS. On this episode, we talkwith Marko about how he got into the pro wrestling business, working with otherpro wrestlers and promotions, and much more!
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Watch the episode when Marko Harris wins theEPW Heavyweight title from Jason Genesis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWF-NNpodrE&t=90s
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Ifyou would like to purchase Joyce’s book My Ringside Seat To The AWA, you canorder the book by messaging on Facebook or by email. Payment method is throughPayPal. The book is $20 plus $6 shipping in the United States. If you areordering outside the United States, please contact Joyce for shippingquestions.
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On this special episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, GeorgeSchire returns to talk about the Nick Bockwinkel and his impact on pro wrestling fans in the 1970’s through the 1980’s and much more!
Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps TShirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire.
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You can purchase books written by George Schireat Amazon:
Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From VerneGagne to the Road Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1960s: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1960s/dp/1492225576/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 1 1970-1974: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1970-1974/dp/1492242292/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 2 1975-79: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1975-79/dp/150845857X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3
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If you would like to purchase Joyce’s book MyRingside Seat To The AWA, you can order the book by messaging on Facebook or byemail. Payment method is through PayPal. The book is $20 plus $6 shipping inthe United States. If you are ordering outside the United States, pleasecontact Joyce for shipping questions.
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Website: https://www.braddrake.net/
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Gary Michael Cappetta is one of the most recognized namesas a ring announcer in the pro wrestling business. Gary worked for the Big Three (AWA, NWA, WWF) as well as WCW and ROH. He has also written a book titled: Bodyslams! Memoirs of a wrestling pitchman. On this episode, we talk to Gary about how he got into the business, his career as a Spanish teacher andmuch more!
Subscribe to our podcast today! If you becomethe 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps TShirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age ofWrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire.
You can purchase the book: Bodyslams! Memoirsof a wrestling pitchman on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Bodyslams-Wrestling-Gary-Michael-Cappetta/dp/1550227092/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=637Am&content-id=amzn1.sym.5f7e0a27-49c0-47d3-80b2-fd9271d863ca%3Aamzn1.symc.e5c80209-769f-4ade-a325-2eaec14b8e0e&pf_rd_p=5f7e0a27-49c0-47d3-80b2-fd9271d863ca&pf_rd_r=H7NBJDPEP59XT4RT7WS3&pd_rd_wg=gJHW8&pd_rd_r=a9ff5607-941a-4f51-b597-d0e273b06561&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_atf_m
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Ifyou would like to purchase Joyce’s book My Ringside Seat To The AWA, you canorder the book by messaging on Facebook or by email. Payment method is throughPayPal. The book is $20 plus $6 shipping in the United States. If you areordering outside the United States, please contact Joyce for shippingquestions.
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Kelsey Magnolia is a rising star on the Independent pro wrestling independent circuit. On this episode, we talk with Kelsey about how she got into the pro wrestling business, working with other pro wrestlers and promotions, and much more!
Subscribe to our podcast today! If you becomethe 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps TShirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age ofWrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire.
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Get out and support your local Pro WrestlingIndependent Promotions:
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MWA Pro Wrestling (Kansas City): https://www.facebook.com/MWAMIdwest
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200
Ifyou would like to purchase Joyce’s book My Ringside Seat To The AWA, you canorder the book by messaging on Facebook or by email. Payment method is throughPayPal. The book is $20 plus $6 shipping in the United States. If you are orderingoutside the United States, please contact Joyce for shipping questions.
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Paige Von Hess Sutherland is the daughter of the Wrestlinglegend Kurt Von Hess. On this episode, we talk to Paige about growing up in a pro wrestling family and much more!
You can follow Paige Von Hess Sutherland on thefollowing social media platforms:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paige.vonhesssutherland
Subscribe to our podcast today! If you becomethe 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps TShirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age ofWrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire.
You can follow George Schire on the followingsocial media platforms:
Facebook:
George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221
AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870
You can purchase books written by George Schireat Amazon:
Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From VerneGagne to the Road Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1960s: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1960s/dp/1492225576/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 1 1970-1974: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1970-1974/dp/1492242292/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 2 1975-79: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1975-79/dp/150845857X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3
If you would like to purchase Joyce’s book MyRingside Seat To The AWA, you can order the book by messaging on Facebook or byemail. Payment method is through PayPal. The book is $20 plus $6 shipping inthe United States. If you are ordering outside the United States, pleasecontact Joyce for shipping questions.
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Email: joyce.paustian@gmail.com
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Help support the podcast! You can makecontributions or purchase items at:
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Brad Drake Podcast information:
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Website: https://www.braddrake.net/
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“Luscious” Lar Anderson/Larry Heiniemi was best known forhis time in the AWA. He was a member of the Minnesota Wrecking Crew, teamed with “Pretty Boy” Larry Hennig and Buddy Wolfe. On this episode, George Schire and I talk to Larry about growing up in MN., getting started in the pro wrestlingbusiness and hear some amazing stories.
Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps TShirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Verne Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire.
You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms:
Facebook:
George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221
AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870
You can purchase books written by George Schireat Amazon:
Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From VerneGagne to the Road Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1960s: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1960s/dp/1492225576/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 1 1970-1974: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1970-1974/dp/1492242292/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 2 1975-79: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1975-79/dp/150845857X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3
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If you would like to purchase Joyce’s book My Ringside Seat To The AWA, you can order the book by messaging on Facebook or by email. Payment method is through PayPal. The book is $20 plus $6 shipping in the United States. If you are ordering outside the United States, please contact Joyce for shipping questions.
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Ian Douglass is a journalist, author and contributor to several publications including Cracked Magazine, Ringer, Men’s Health, andothers. He has authored or co-authored several books including his latest book:Keirn Chronicles Volume One: The Fabulous Life of Steve Keirn. On this episode, Ian talks about growing up in Detroit, becoming a pro wrestling fan, writing about pro wrestlers and much more!
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If you would like to purchase Joyce’s book MyRingside Seat To The AWA, you can order the book by messaging on Facebook or byemail. Payment method is through PayPal. The book is $20 plus $6 shipping inthe United States. If you are ordering outside the United States, pleasecontact Joyce for shipping questions.
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Jessica Solt is the daughter of the greatest manager of all time WWE Hall of Famer Bobby “The Brain” Heenan. On this episode, we talk to Jessica about growing up in a pro wrestling family and much more!
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You can purchase books written by George Schire at Amazon:
Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From Verne Gagne to the Road Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1960s: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1960s/dp/1492225576/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 1 1970-1974: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1970-1974/dp/1492242292/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 2 1975-79: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1975-79/dp/150845857X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3
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On this special episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about the late Sheik Adnan Alkaissy and his impact on pro wrestling fans in the 1970’s through the 1980’s and much more!
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You can purchase Adnan Alkaissy’s book: The Sheikh of Baghdad: Tales of Celebrity and Terror from Pro Wrestling's General Adnan at Amazon:
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You can purchase books written by George Schire at Amazon:
Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From Verne Gagne to the Road Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1960s: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1960s/dp/1492225576/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 1 1970-1974: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1970-1974/dp/1492242292/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 2 1975-79: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1975-79/dp/150845857X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3
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Wrex Amadeus is a rising star on the Independent pro wrestling independent circuit. On this episode, we talk with Wrex about how he got into the pro wrestling business, working with other pro wrestlers and promotions, and much more!
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Lucky P Larson, Esquire “Manager of Stars” is a manager on the Independent pro wrestling independent circuit. On this episode, we talk with Lucky about how he got into the pro wrestling business, working with other pro wrestlers and promotions, and much more!
Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps TShirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire.
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Tom Filsinger is an entrepreneur, professor, and pro wrestling fan. He owns and operates Filsinger Games and Filsinger Publishing. He is also a lecturer in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Northern Arizona University. On this episode we talk to Tom about his childhood, becoming a fan of pro wrestling, creating and developing games and much more! Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps T Shirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire. You can follow Tom Filsinger on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tom.filsinger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfilsinger/?hl=en To find out more about Tom Filsinger and his games please visit: Website: https://filsingergames.com/author/tom/ Get out and support your local Pro Wrestling Independent Promotions: Mid States Wrestling (Harrison, AR): https://www.facebook.com/midstateswrestling New Breed Wrestling (Eldon, MO): https://www.facebook.com/NewBreedMO SICW (St. East Carondelet, IL): https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingExplosion MWA Pro Wrestling (Kansas City): https://www.facebook.com/MWAMIdwest World League Wrestling (Troy, MO): https://www.facebook.com/worldleaguewrestling Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button PayPal: @bumpsnthumps You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps If you would like to purchase Joyce’s book My Ringside Seat To The AWA, you can order the book by messaging on Facebook or by email. Payment method is through PayPal. The book is $20 plus $6 shipping in the United States. If you are ordering outside the United States, please contact Joyce for shipping questions. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyce.paustian.9 Email: joyce.paustian@gmail.com PayPal: joyce.paustian@gmail.com
Brad Drake Podcast information: Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN Website: https://www.braddrake.net/ Falls Count Anywhere podcast information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FALLScountAnywhereGorillazinc Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200 If you give a Dad a podcast information: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MfKFsRsq0MzKr1mXwX6v0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IYGADAP/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giveadadapodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadPodcast11
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“Superstar” Steve has been in the pro wrestling business for over 20 years! He is the current WLW Heavyweight Champion. On this episode, we talk with Steve about how he got into the pro wrestling business, working with other pro wrestlers and promotions, and much more! Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps T Shirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire. You can follow Superstar Steve on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephen.fender.9 Get out and support your local Pro Wrestling Independent Promotions: Mid States Wrestling (Harrison, AR): https://www.facebook.com/midstateswrestling New Breed Wrestling (Eldon, MO): https://www.facebook.com/NewBreedMO SICW (St. East Carondelet, IL): https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingExplosion MWA Pro Wrestling (Kansas City): https://www.facebook.com/MWAMIdwest World League Wrestling (Troy, MO): https://www.facebook.com/worldleaguewrestling Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button PayPal: @bumpsnthumps You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps
If you would like to purchase Joyce’s book My Ringside Seat To The AWA, you can order the book by messaging on Facebook or by email. Payment method is through PayPal. The book is $20 plus $6 shipping in the United States. If you are ordering outside the United States, please contact Joyce for shipping questions. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyce.paustian.9 Email: joyce.paustian@gmail.com PayPal: joyce.paustian@gmail.com
Brad Drake Podcast information: Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN Website: https://www.braddrake.net/ Falls Count Anywhere podcast information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FALLScountAnywhereGorillazinc Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200 If you give a Dad a podcast information: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MfKFsRsq0MzKr1mXwX6v0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IYGADAP/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giveadadapodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadPodcast11
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Cannonball Mathews is a rising star on the Independent pro wrestling independent circuit. He is currently one half of the Mid States Tag Team Champions with the “Arial American” Alan Jefferson known as “The Fraternity”. On this episode, we talk with Cannonball about how he got into the pro wrestling business, working with other pro wrestlers and promotions, and much more!
Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps T Shirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire.
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Joyce Paustian is a lifelong pro wrestling fan. She has been to hundreds of pro wrestling matches and is well known among the pro wrestlers. Joyce was a photographer for pro wrestling for many years and is still the official photographer for the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Hall of Fame. She has written book called My Ringside Seat To The AWA. On this episode we talk to Joyce about her book and hear some of the stories about Pro Wrestlers she was around in the AWA. Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps TShirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire.
If you would like to purchase Joyce’s book My Ringside Seat To The AWA, you can order the book by messaging on Facebook or by email. Payment method is through PayPal. The book is $20 plus $6 shipping in the United States. If you are ordering outside the United States, please contact Joyce for shipping questions.
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Email: joyce.paustian@gmail.com
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You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms:
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AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870
You can purchase books written by George Schire at Amazon:
Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From Verne Gagne to the Road Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1960s: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1960s/dp/1492225576/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 1 1970-1974: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1970-1974/dp/1492242292/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 2 1975-79: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1975-79/dp/150845857X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3
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The “Aerial American” Alan Jefferson is a rising star on the Independent pro wrestling independent circuit. He is currently one half of the Mid States Tag Team Champions with Cannonball Matthews known as “The Fraternity”. On this episode, we talk with Alan about how he got into the pro wrestling business, working with other pro wrestlers and promotions, and much more!
Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps T Shirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire.
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Sam Stackhouse is a rising star on the Independent pro wrestling independent circuit. On this episode, we talk with Sam about how he got into the pro wrestling business, working with other pro wrestlers and promotions, and much more! Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps T Shirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire. You can follow Sam Stackhouse on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSamStackhouse/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sam_Stackhouse
Get out and support your local Pro Wrestling Independent Promotions: Mid States Wrestling (Harrison, AR): https://www.facebook.com/midstateswrestling New Breed Wrestling (Eldon, MO): https://www.facebook.com/NewBreedMO SICW (St. East Carondelet, IL): https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingExplosion MWA Pro Wrestling (Kansas City): https://www.facebook.com/MWAMIdwest Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button PayPal: @bumpsnthumps You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Brad Drake Podcast information: Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN Website: https://www.braddrake.net/ Falls Count Anywhere podcast information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FALLScountAnywhereGorillazinc Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200 If you give a Dad a podcast information: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MfKFsRsq0MzKr1mXwX6v0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IYGADAP/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giveadadapodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadPodcast11
Superfriends Signature information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuperFriendsSignatures Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuperFriendsDH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superfriendsdh/
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about how gimmicks and wrestlers wearing masks got wrestlers over and much more!
Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps T Shirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire.
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Email: info@braddrake.net
You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/142106805126067
George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221
AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870
You can purchase books written by George Schire at Amazon:
Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From Verne Gagne to the Road Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1960s: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1960s/dp/1492225576/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 1 1970-1974: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1970-1974/dp/1492242292/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 2 1975-79: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1975-79/dp/150845857X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3
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Brett Sawyer was a rising star in pro wrestling in the 1980’s.He primarily wrestled in Georgia, Mid-South, and Portland. He is the brother of the late “Mad Dog” Buzz Sawyer. On this episode, we talk with Brett about how he got into the pro wrestling business, working with other pro wrestlers and promotions, and much more!
Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps T Shirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire.
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Sawyer Brothers Fanpage: https://m.facebook.com/Buzzbrettsawyer?eav=Afbo8Pd9_Atop8BdrMVu8jlNj9bsqSFhAxLkWrvDbWGXtBTzWHxblFg7bkYOp0tCWJw&paipv=0
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“Men With Morals” Burt Cameron is a rising star on the Independent pro wrestling independent circuit. On this episode, we talk with Burt about how he got into the pro wrestling business, working with other pro wrestlers and promotions, and much more!
Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps T Shirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire.
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Get out and support your local Pro Wrestling Independent Promotions:
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On this special episode, we talk to pro wrestling icon and legend Ken Patera. The Worlds Strongest Man was one of the toughest wrestlers in the business. We talk to Ken about getting into the business, his first pro match and much more!
Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps T Shirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire.
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On this special episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about how the Wrestlers and Teams were rated by the magazines both pre and Apter Mags and much more!
Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps TShirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire.
If you are interested in joining the Wrestling Fans International Association (WFIA) or finding out more information, please go to:
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Email: info@braddrake.net
You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms:
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George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221
AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870
You can purchase books written by George Schire at Amazon:
Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From Verne Gagne to the Road Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1960s: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1960s/dp/1492225576/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 1 1970-1974: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1970-1974/dp/1492242292/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 2 1975-79: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1975-79/dp/150845857X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
On this episode, we talk with one of the legends of tagteam wrestling Gerry Brisco. Gerry is a two time NWA World Tag TeamChampion with his brother Jack Briscoand has held many other singles and tag team titles. Gerry talks about growingup in Oklahoma, getting started in the business and much more!
Subscribe to our podcast today! If you becomethe 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps TShirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age ofWrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire.
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Watch Gerry and JBL’s podcast: Stories withBrisco and Bradshaw:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johnlayfieldshow
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“Astonishing” Austin Mulitalo is a rising star on the Independent pro wrestling independent circuit.On this episode, we talk with Austin about how he got into the pro wrestlingbusiness, working with other pro wrestlers and promotions, and much more!
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Gary Roosevelt Gramis veteran pro wrestler and trainer on the Independent pro wrestlingindependent circuit and is the current Mid States Wrestling SouthernHeavyweight Champion. On this episode, we talk with Gary about how he got intothe pro wrestling business, working with other pro wrestlers and promotions,and much more!
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Justin Lee has been a part of the pro wrestling independentcircuit off and on for 20 years. He currently wrestles for Wrestling For aCause (WFC) out of Oklahoma. On this episode, we talk to Justin about gettinginto pro wrestling, his WWE call up and much more!
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Sean Studd is the son of Pro Wrestling legend “Big” JohnStudd. On this episode, we talk with Sean about how growing up, being trained for the prowrestling business, working with other pro wrestlers and promotions, and muchmore!
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On this special episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, GeorgeSchire returns to talk about one of the most prominent Pro WrestlingTerritories of the 1960s, the American Wrestling Association and how VerneGagne trained, created superstars and so much more!
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Judie Azul is a rising star on the Independent pro wrestling independent circuit and is the current MWAWomen’s Champion. On this episode, we talk with Judie about how he got into thepro wrestling business, working with other pro wrestlers and promotions, andmuch more!
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Luke Langley is astar on the Independent pro wrestling independent circuit and is the currentMid States Wrestling Heavyweight Champion. On this episode, we talk with Lukeabout how he got into the pro wrestling business, working with other pro wrestlers and promotions,and much more!
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Joe Helms has been a part of the pro wrestling independentcircuit for a little more than two years! Prior his pro wrestling career, Joeplayed arena football. On this episode, we talk with Joe about how he got intothe pro wrestling business, his time in arena football, working with the “Managerof Champions” Stephen E and much more!
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On this special episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about the Wrestling Fans International Association and its impact on po wrestling fans in the 1970’s through the 1980’s and much more!If you are interested in joining the WFIA or finding out more information, please go to:Website: www.thewfia.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/142106805126067 Email: info@braddrake.net Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps T Shirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire. You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms:Facebook:George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221 AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION:https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870 You can purchase books written by George Schire at Amazon: Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From Verne Gagne to the Road Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1960s: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1960s/dp/1492225576/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 1 1970-1974: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1970-1974/dp/1492242292/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 2 1975-79: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1975-79/dp/150845857X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3 Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at:Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support buttonTeespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ PayPal: @bumpsnthumps You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BrianfergusonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps Brad Drake Podcast information: Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN Website: https://www.braddrake.net/If you give a Dad a podcast information: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MfKFsRsq0MzKr1mXwX6v0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IYGADAP/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giveadadapodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadPodcast11 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IYGADAP Falls Count Anywhere podcast information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FALLScountAnywhereGorillazinc Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
Fidel Sierra was a rising star in the 1980’s and 1990’s. He is best known for his time in Portland, Florida WCW, and WWC. He is remembered mostly for teaming with Ricky Santana in the WCW and WWC. On this episode, we talk with Fidel and his manager/wife Fantasy about his training under Hiro Matsuda, going to Japan and working with Andre the Giant, why the tag team Los Especialistas never got the opportunity to hold the WCW World Tag Team Titles and much more!
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Erik Watts was a rising star in the pro wrestling business from the early 1990’s until the mid 2000’s and is the son of the legendary “Cowboy” Bill Watts. On this episode, we talk to Erik about growing up in wrestling, family receiving death threats, college at Louisville, expectations of being a second generation pro wrestler, his time in WCW, WWF and TNA, his friendship with DDP (Diamond Dallas Page) and much more!
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Jonard Solie. Jonard is the son of the legendary “Dean” of pro wrestling announcers, Gordon Solie. On this episode, we talk to the Jonard about growing up, meeting and hanging out with pro wrestling legends, his father’s legacy and much more!
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If you would like to contact The Cauliflower Alley Club about giving out an announcer’s award named after Gordon Solie, this is their contact information:
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Jacques Rougeau is one of the best knowm Canadian pro wrestlers of the 1980’s and 90’s. He is best known for his time in the WWF with his brother Raymond as the Fabulous Rougeau Brothers, The Mountie, and one half of the Quebecers with Carl Oullet. On this episode, we talk to Jacques about his family, his beginnings in the pro wrestling business, being in the WWF, his wrestling academy and partnership with Nightmare Factory operated by Cody Rhodes and QT Marshall and much more!You can follow Jacques Rougeau on the following social media platforms:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063302674793 For more information and to check out Jacques Rougeau’s Wrestling Academy:Website: English https://www.lutteacademie.ca/en/the-wrestlers/ French https://www.lutteacademie.ca/les-lutteurs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LutteAcademie YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvUrIHQZeggnnlSisqf2iA For more information on the Nightmare Factory: Website: https://nightmarefactoryga.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nightmarefactoryga/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nightmarefactoryga/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NF_Training Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at:Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support buttonPayPal: @bumpsnthumpsYou can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BrianfergusonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Brad Drake Podcast information: Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN Website: https://www.braddrake.net/If you give a Dad a podcast information: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MfKFsRsq0MzKr1mXwX6v0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IYGADAP/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giveadadapodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadPodcast11 Falls Count Anywhere podcast information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FALLScountAnywhereGorillazinc Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3/support
Ricky Santana was a pro wrestling star in the late 1980’s into the 1990’s in the NWA and WWC. He has held numerous singles and tag team titles. On this episode, we talk with Ricky about growing up in NYC and Florida, getting into the pro wrestling business, his big push in pro wrestling and much more!
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On this episode, the cohost of the self-proclaimed preeminent AWA podcast, Joe Ciupik about talks about growing up, watching pro wrestling, producing the AWA All Star Wrestling show and cohosting the podcast called “AWA Unleashed” with the “Voice of Minnesota Wrestling” Mick Karch and Chris Tubbs and much more! You can follow Joe Ciupik on the following social media platforms:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joe.ciupik AWA Unleashed Fans:https://www.facebook.com/groups/635754817644851 AWA Unleashed Podcast:Audio: https://open.spotify.com/show/7bvksF5UOuPk8k6jyAQsWu?si=e3a130d9806b4f12 or where ever you get your podcast.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfxTfHooG8cwoHnOg325tPA/featured PowetTown Wrestling figures information:Website: https://powertownwrestling.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PowerTownWrestling/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_PowerTown Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at:Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support buttonPayPal: @bumpsnthumpsYou can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BrianfergusonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumpsBrad Drake Podcast information: Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN Website: https://www.braddrake.net/If you give a Dad a podcast information: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MfKFsRsq0MzKr1mXwX6v0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IYGADAP/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giveadadapodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadPodcast11 Falls Count Anywhere podcast information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FALLScountAnywhereGorillazinc Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3/support
Pam Morrison has been a part of pro wrestling since she was born. She is a lifetime member of the Cauliflower Alley Club, daughter of the leader of the Four Horsemen (James J Dillon) and a member of the “Queens” trio along with Darla Staggs and Barbara Goodish. On this episode, we talk to Pam about growing up, helping on her dad on his book, how the trio git the name of “Queens” and much more!You can follow Pam Morrison on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/its7748283 If you want to book J.J. Dillon for an event please email Pam at: bookjjdillon@gmail.com J.J. Dillon will be appearing at the Bruiser Brody Memorial/St. Louis Hall of Fame ceremony at the Aviator Hotel & Suites on Saturday, May 13th 2023. For tickets and more information, please go to: https://form.jotform.com/230084854436155 or their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingExplosion If you are interested in becoming a member of the Cauliflower Alley Club (CAC) and attending the CAC Reunion please go to: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caulifloweralleyclub.org Website: https://www.caulifloweralleyclub.org Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at:Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support buttonPayPal: @bumpsnthumps You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps Brad Drake Podcast information: Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN Website: https://www.braddrake.net/If you give a Dad a podcast information: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MfKFsRsq0MzKr1mXwX6v0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IYGADAP/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giveadadapodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadPodcast11 Falls Count Anywhere podcast information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FALLScountAnywhereGorillazinc Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3/support
The “Golden Boy” Greg Anthony has been wrestling on the independent circuit for 15 years. He has worked in many indie promotions including Traditional Championship Wrestling and is currently the promoter and wrestles in Pro Wrestling Mid South in West Tennessee. On this episode, we talk to Greg about growing up, how he got involved in pro wrestling, his ability and style of promoting pro wrestling and much more! If you are interested in finding more information on Pro Wrestling Mid-South, please go to: https://prowrestlingmidsouth.com/ You can follow Greg Anthony on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegoldenboygreganthony Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldenboygreganthony/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoldenBoyGreg You can follow Pro Wrestling Mid South on the following social media platforms:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PWMidSouth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prowrestlingmidsouth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProMidsouth YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PROWRESTLINGMIDSOUTH/videos If you are interested in becoming involved in professional wrestling, please go to: https://prowrestlingmidsouth.com/wrestling-academy/ Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at:Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support buttonTeespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps Brad Drake Podcast information: Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN Website: https://www.braddrake.net/If you give a Dad a podcast information: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MfKFsRsq0MzKr1mXwX6v0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IYGADAP/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giveadadapodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadPodcast11 Falls Count Anywhere podcast information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FALLScountAnywhereGorillazinc Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3/support
On this special episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about the late Kenny “Sodbuster” Jay and Kenny’s impact on the pro wrestling business how he got started and much more. You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms:Facebook:George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221 AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION:https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870 You can purchase books written by George Schire at Amazon: Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From Verne Gagne to the Road Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1960s: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1960s/dp/1492225576/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 1 1970-1974: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1970-1974/dp/1492242292/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 2 1975-79: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1975-79/dp/150845857X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3 Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at:Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support buttonTeespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ PayPal: @bumpsnthumps You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BrianfergusonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps Brad Drake Podcast information: Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN Website: https://www.braddrake.net/If you give a Dad a podcast information: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MfKFsRsq0MzKr1mXwX6v0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IYGADAP/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giveadadapodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadPodcast11 Falls Count Anywhere podcast information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FALLScountAnywhereGorillazinc Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3/support
On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about the Big Three Promotions (AWA, NWA, WWF) of the 1960’s thru the 1980”s and their impact on pro wrestling today. You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms:Facebook:George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221 AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION:https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870 You can purchase books written by George Schire at Amazon: Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From Verne Gagne to the Road Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1960s: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1960s/dp/1492225576/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 1 1970-1974: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1970-1974/dp/1492242292/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 2 1975-79: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1975-79/dp/150845857X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3 Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at:Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support buttonTeespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ PayPal: @bumpsnthumps You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BrianfergusonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps Brad Drake Podcast information: Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN Website: https://www.braddrake.net/If you give a Dad a podcast information: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MfKFsRsq0MzKr1mXwX6v0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IYGADAP/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giveadadapodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadPodcast11 Falls Count Anywhere podcast information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FALLScountAnywhereGorillazinc Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3/support
Dennis McHawes “Attila Khan” has been wrestling on the independent circuit for almost 30 years. He has worked in many indie promotions and is best known in Herb Simmons Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling (SICW). He also wrestles for Mid States Wrestling, New Breed Wrestling and other independent promotions. On this episode, we talk to Dennis about growing up, how he got involved in pro wrestling, his time with Harley Race, his ability and style of promoting pro wrestling and much more!
You can follow Attila Kahn on the following social media platforms:
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Website: https://sicw.org/
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Andrew “The Reinforcer” Anderson” has been a part of the pro wrestling world for over 25 years. He was discovered by Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka and trained by Gino Caruso, Nikoli Volkoff and The Kodiak Bear. On this episode, “The Reinforcer” talks about growing up, getting into Rock N Roll, Monsters and working with legends like Kevin Sullivan, Greg Valentine, The Barbarian and much more!
You can follow Andrew Anderson on the following social media platforms:
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVXeNmsXQvbtcWWLvZCcn_A?app=desktop&fbclid=IwAR0X_zLU1hJEjua5p_hCCvgbBvRW2zun2G3i1-nlWDmlRo3Nhc_tqktEAF0
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Downtown Denny Brown was a junior heavyweight pro wrestler. He was a three time NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion and worked with many of the greats. On this episode, We talk to The Denny about his childhood, how he got started in pro wrestling, working with Mike Davis and much more!
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The “Ragin Bull” Manny Fernandez is well known in the world of Pro Wrestling. He was a two time NWA World Tag Team Champion with Dusty Rhodes and Rick Rude. On this episode, We talk to The Ragin Bull about his childhood, how he got started in pro wrestling, working with Rick Rude and much more!
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On this episode, we talk with legendary photographer Scott Romer. Scott talks about growing up in Indiana, as a teenager, going to matches and taking pictures of wrestlers and selling them, his relationship with Dick the Bruiser, writing his book When it Was: My life on both sides of the camera and much more!
You can follow Scott Romer on Facebook:
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a. Message Scott on Facebook and tell him you want to buy a copy of the book. Once it is purchased, Scott will autograph the book and pay for the shipping.
b. At Amazon (book will not be autographed) https://www.amazon.com/When-Was-Life-Sides-Camera/dp/B09WCDQH1X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2NX1W1I0PWEP6&keywords=Scott+Romer&qid=1669853719&sprefix=scott+romer%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-1
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Stephen E has been wrestling on the independent circuit many years. He is known as the “Manager of Champions”. He has worked in many indie promotions and is best known in Mid States Wrestling and SICW (Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling). He also manages in the Wrestling For A Cause promotion and other independent promotions. On this episode, we talk to Stephen about growing up, how he got involved in pro wrestling, his management skills and much more! Upcoming Events for Mid States Wrestling: Sunday, December 18th at the Relics Center in Springfield, MO please go to https://mid-states-promotions.square.site/product/live-event-tickets-springfield-mo-sunday-december-18th-2022-at-6pm/114?cs=true&cst=custom for ticket information.
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You can follow Stephen Espinoza on the following social media platforms:
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SICWWrestling
If you are interested in becoming involved in professional wrestling, please go to: www.mswtickets.com and click on the training & seminars tab in the upper right-hand corner of the home page. You can also email Jason at: mswstaff@yahoo.com
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Mike George is considered one of the great pro wrestlers of the 1970’s and 1980’s. He has held numerous tag team and singles heavyweight championships. He mostly worked in the NWA territories in the 1970s and 1980s as well as Japan. On this episode, How he got started in pro wrestling, travel experiences, working in Japan chemistry with other wrestlers and much more!
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On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to about the King of Belts Reggie Parks and his legacy in the pro wrestling inside and outside the ring.
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George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221
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You can purchase books written by George Schire at Amazon:
Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From Verne Gagne to the Road Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1960s: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1960s/dp/1492225576/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 1 1970-1974: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1970-1974/dp/1492242292/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5
A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 2 1975-79: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1975-79/dp/150845857X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3
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The “Space Cowboy” Jason Jones has been wrestling on the independent circuit for 25 years. He is known as the “Hardest working man in professional wrestling. He has worked in many indie promotions and is best known in Mid States Wrestling where he is the promoter and competes. He also wrestles for Wrestling For A Cause promotion and other independent promotions. On this episode, we talk to Jason about growing up, how he got involved in pro wrestling, his ability and style of promoting pro wrestling and much more!
Upcoming Events for Mid States Wrestling:
Saturday, December 3rd 2022 at the Fairgrounds indoor building in Harrison, AR please go to https://mid-states-promotions.square.site/product/live-event-tickets-harrison-ar-sat-december-3rd/112?cs=true&cst=custom for ticket information.
Sunday, December 18th at the Relics Center in Springfield, MO please go to https://mid-states-promotions.square.site/product/live-event-tickets-springfield-mo-sunday-december-18th-2022-at-6pm/114?cs=true&cst=custom for ticket information.
If you are interested in purchasing items from Mid States Wrestling please go to:
www.mswtickets.com and click on the Official Merchandise tab at the top center of the page.
You can follow Jason Jones on the following social media platforms:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jason.jones.9440
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spacecowboyjasonjones45/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mswjasonjones
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Jackson Black is a rising star on the Independent Circuit. He was trained by Dr. Tom Pritchard and Glen Jacobs (Kane). Jackson is currently the Tennessee Heavyweight Champion in Universal Entertainment Wrestling (UWE) out of Knoxville, TN and also co hosts a weekly tv show with Joel Lawson and Mark Jindrak On this episode, we talk with Jackson about growing up, getting involved in pro wrestling, his training with two legends and much more!.
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Lex Luger was considered one of the hottest pro wrestlers from the mid 1980’s until the early 2000’s. Lex worked in Florida, WCW and the WWF(E) and has held numerous world championships. He also wrote a book called Wrestling with the Devil: The True Story of a World Champion Professional Wrestler--His Reign, Ruin, and Redemption. On this episode, we talk to Lex about growing up, how he got involved in the pro wrestling business, his time in WCW and the WWF and much more!
You can follow Lex Luger on the following social media platforms:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genuinelexluger/?hl=en
Twitter: @GenuineLexLuger
You can purchase Lex Luger’s book titled “Wrestling with the Devil: The True Story of a World Champion Professional Wrestler--His Reign, Ruin, and Redemption. on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Wrestling-Devil-Lex-Luger/dp/149647869X/ref=sr_1_2?crid=37HHOXFTSRJAK&keywords=lex+luger+book&qid=1667414133&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjgyIiwicXNhIjoiMS41MiIsInFzcCI6IjEuNjQifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-2
To find out more information on Man Camp please go to: https://mancamp.info/
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Reggie Harp is known as Mr. 6:05 and “The Belt Guy”. He has been a pro wrestling fan for many years. He has been to many matches, conventions and is well known among the wrestling fan nation. On this episode we talk to Reggie becoming a fan of pro wrestling, belt collecting, events he has attended and much more.
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James Beard has been a part of the pro wrestling business for many years. He has worked in the NWA, World Class, Japan and many indie promotions. He wrote a book titled “The Third Man: My life and Times Inside the Ring and Out” which you can find on Amazon or where ever you get your books. On this episode, we talk to James about growing up, how he got involved in the pro wrestling business, his time as a booker and much more.
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On this episode, we talk with one of the legends of tag team wrestling Jumpin Jim Brunzell. Jim is a two time AWA World Tag Team Champion as one half of the High Flyers with Greg Gagne, a two time Mid Atlantic Heavyweight Champion and was one half the WWF tag team know as the Killer Bees with B Brian Blair. Jim talks about how he felt when he won the AWA world Tag Team Titles for the second time, the Eddie Mansfield kayfabe controversy, his book he authored titled MatLands and much more!
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The “Natural Born Villain” Tim Rockwell has been wrestling on the independent circuit for a number of years. He has worked in many indie promotions and is best known in Mid States Wrestling and is the promoter and wrestles for Wrestling For A Cause promotion. On this episode, we talk to Tim about growing up, how he got involved in pro wrestling, why he started Wrestling For A Cause promotion and much more!
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On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk tag team wrestling, the impact it had on the industry as well as some of his favorite teams.
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On this episode, we talk with former pro wrestling writer and photographer Craig Peters! Craig wrote for many of the Pro Wrestling Magazines from 1981 until 1996. Crag talks about how he got into writing for Pro Wrestling Illustrated, his interactions with promotions and wrestlers and much more!
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Kelly Slaughter is the daughter of WWE legend and Hall of Famer SGT Slaughter. Kelly is an avid fitness enthusiast and works with Spartan training. On this episode, we talk to Kelly about growing up in a pro wrestling family and much more!
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077854864151
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On this episode, the cohost of the self-proclaimed preeminent AWA podcast, Chris Tubbs talks about growing up, watching pro wrestling and developing the podcast called “AWA Unleashed” which is cohosted with the “Voice of Minnesota Wrestling” Mick Karch.
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christopher.tubbs1
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AWA Unleashed Podcast
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On this episode, “the voice of Minnesota Wrestling” Mick Karch talks about his childhood, getting into the pro wrestling business and much more! Mick is also the cohost of a podcast called “AWA Unleashed” with Chris Tubbs.
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Slick Mick Old School Wrestling:
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On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about Masked SuperStars. George discusses the origin of why wrestlers wore masks and some of the more famous pro wrestling stars who wore them!
You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms:
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George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221
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Joyce Paustian is a lifelong pro wrestling fan. She has been to hundreds of pro wrestling matches and is well known among the pro wrestlers. Joyce was a photographer for pro wrestling for many years and is still the official photographer for the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Hall of Fame. On this episode we talk to Joyce about her childhood, becoming a fan of pro wrestling, photographing pro wrestlers and events, receiving the Red Bastien Friendship Award from the Cauliflower Alley Club, her upcoming book coming out and much more.
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On this episode, We talk with pro wrestling legend Greg Gagne. Greg talks about his new company Power Town which produces action figures and much more!
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Matty Montcalm has been a pro wrestling fan as far back as he can remember. He has been to many matches, conventions and is well known among the pro wrestlers. Matty is also an avid collector of pro wrestling memorabilia On this episode we talk to Matty about his childhood, becoming a fan of pro wrestling, and much more.
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On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about Florida Championship Wrestling during the territory era. We dive into the promoter of Florida Eddie Graham and his creative mind, The wrestling stars of Florida and much more! George is also the cohost of a podcast called “AWA Unleashed” with Mick Karch and Chris Tubbs.
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Mark A. Peterson was a freelance photographer for pro wrestling in the 1990’s. He has been around many of the legends of pro wrestling. On this episode, we talk to Mark about his childhood, becoming a fan of pro wrestling, stories about his times at pro wrestling cards and much more.
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Sal Corrente is an author, referee and pro wrestling fan. Sal has worked with many of the greats of pro wrestling and was the creator of WrestleReunion. He also wrote a book titled: Bruno Sammartino: The Autobiography of Wrestling’s Living Legend. Brian R. Solomon is a former writer for WWE magazine and has authored or co-authored wrestling books including his latest “Blood and Fire” The Unbelievable Real-Life Story of Wrestling’s Original Sheik. On this episode, we talk to Sal about growing up in Yonkers, his time as a referee, his interactions with pro wrestlers and much more!
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Brian R. Solomon is a former writer for WWE magazine and has authored or co-authored wrestling books including his latest “Blood and Fire” The Unbelievable Real-Life Story of Wrestling’s Original Sheik. On this episode, we talk to Brian about growing up in Brooklyn, writing articles for PWI and Inside the Ropes, his interactions with pro wrestlers and much more!
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“The Lit Fuse” Johnny Dynamite is a rising star on the independent pro wrestling circuit. He and his tag team partner, “Your Girlfriends Favorite Wrestler” Johnny Lightening, known as “Toxic Masculinity” are the current WFC (Wrestling for a Cause) tag team champions. On this episode, We talk to Johnny about growing up in Arkansas, how he got in the business and much more!
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On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about background of wrestling We dive into the creation of the territories, Why Vern Gagne never won the NWA World title, Bob Backlund, Adrian Adonis and much more! George is also the cohost of a podcast called “AWA Unleashed” with Mick Karch and Chris Tubbs.
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Ryan Pilkinton has been an avid pro wrestling fan his whole life. He is currently the ring announcer for Mid States Wrestling out of Springfield, MO and Harrison, AR. On this episode, we talk to Ryan about his childhood, his pro wrestling collection, how he got involved in pro wrestling and much more!
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Brian Westcott has been a pro wrestling fan since the late 1980’s. He has been to many matches, conventions and is well known among the pro wrestlers. Brian is a lifetime member of the Cauliflower Alley Club and works in the Healthcare field. On this episode we talk to Brian about her childhood, becoming a fan of pro wrestling, receiving the Red Bastien Friendship Award from the Cauliflower Alley Club and much more.
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The Iceman has been wrestling on the independent circuit for a number of years. He has worked I many indie promotions and is best known in Mid States Wrestling and New Breed Wrestling. On this episode, we talk to Howard about growing up in Missouri, how he got involved in pro wrestling, his friendship with the Space Cowboy Jason Jones, wrestlers he had chemistry with in the ring and much more!
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Herb Simmons is considered to be one of the best promoters in the country. He is most known for promoting Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling and is known by many of the legends of wrestling. On this episode, we talk to Herb about growing up in East St. Louis, getting involved in pro wrestling and much more!
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Kevin Sullivan is considered to be one of the best minds and competitor in the pro wrestling business. He is most remembered as the Prince of Darkness, leader of the Varsity Club and the Dungeon of Doom. On this episode we talk to Kevin about his childhood, getting into the pro wrestling business, being a booker and much more!
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Cary Silkin was a partner and became the owner of the Ring of Honor Wrestling (ROH) promotion from 2004 until 2011. He is still an ambassador for ROH. On this episode, Cary talks about his early life, getting involved in pro wrestling, the book he is writing about his life titled “Last Stop Penn Station”, his friendships he has developed with stars such as Kevin Owens and Seth Rollins and much more!
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Barbara Goodish has been a part of the pro wrestling family for over 40 years! She was the wife of the late Bruiser Brody (Frank Goodish). Barbara is a lifetime member of the Cauliflower Alley Club and is the club’s Reunion Registration Registrar. On this episode we talk to Barbara about her childhood, meeting Frank, life as the spouse of a wrestler and much more!
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Podcast with George Schire (Old School Wrestling)
On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about old school wrestling versus todays wrestling entertainment and how much has changed over the years. George is also the cohost of a podcast called “AWA Unleashed” with Mick Karch and Chris Tubbs.
You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms:
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AWA Unleashed Podcast
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Brian Blair started in the pro wrestling business in the late 1970’s. He is best known for being one half of the Killer Bees with Jumpin Jim Brunzell in the WWF. Brian is currently the president of the Cauliflower Alley Club and recently authored and published his autobiography Truth Bee Told: The Autobiography of B Brian Blair. On this episode, we talk to Brian abut growing up in Indiana, his time working the territories and much more!
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Mike Chapman is a wrestling historian and the author of 32 books as well as a motivational speaker. Mike was in the newspaper industry for over 35 years and is the founder of the International Wrestling Institute and Museum (National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum) as well as the museum executive director until he retired in 2009. On this episode, we talk with Mike about his growing up in Iowa, his time in the U.S. Navy, his close friendships with Lou Thesz, Vern Gagne, Danny Hodge and much more!
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Keith Elliot Greenberg is an author and co-author books including his most recent book “Too Sweet” Inside the Indie Wrestling Revolution. He is also a producer for a well-known television network, a columnist for Inside the Ropes magazine an is well known throughout the pro wrestling community. On this episode, we talk to Keith about growing up, his writing of several books about pro wrestling stars, his new book coming out soon titled “Follow the Buzzards” Pro Wrestling in the age of COVID 19 and much more!
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David Dwinell was part of the pro wrestling business as a referee for 32 years. He has worked in the AWA, NWA, WWF and many indie promotions. He recently wrote a book titled “Ringman” which you can find on Amazon or where ever you get your books. On this episode, we talk to David about growing up, how he got the bug to become a referee in pro wrestling, his interaction with pro wrestlers and much more.
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Greg Oliver is an author and co-author books including Matt Memories and Slam! Wrestling Shocking Stories from the Squared Circle. He is also the producer of slamwrestling.net website and is well known throughout the pro wrestling community. . On this episode, we talk to Greg about growing up, how he got the bug to write about pro wrestling, his interaction with pro wrestlers, his writing of several books about pro wrestling and much more.
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Allen West is best known for his time wrestling in the AWA, Georgia and Memphis. He has worked with many of the greats of the past and is well known in the pro wrestling world. On this episode, we talk to Allen about growing up in Minnesota, How he got involved in pro wrestling, his friendship with John Laurinaitis, wrestlers he had chemistry with in the ring and much more!
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Darla Staggs is a lifelong pro wrestling fan. She has been to hundreds of pro wrestling matches and is well known among the pro wrestlers. Darla is a lifetime member of the Cauliflower Alley Club, the Benevolent Coordinator & Advisory Board Chair for the Cauliflower Alley Club and works for a major U.S. Bank company. On this episode we talk to Darla about her childhood, becoming a fan of pro wrestling, receiving the Red Bastien Friendship Award from the Cauliflower Alley Club and much more.
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On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about the Houston Territory and its impact on the world of professional wrestling. We will discuss how the territory was started, some of the great pro wrestlers that wrestled there and much more! George is also the cohost of a podcast called “AWA Unleashed” with Mick Karch and Chris Tubbs.
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COL DeBeers is considered one of the best and controversial heels of the mid 1980’s and early 1990’s. He was best known for his time in the AWA, Pacific Northwest and the UWF. On this episode, we will talk to COL DeBeers about growing up in St Joseph, MO, getting into the pro wrestling business, stories of traveling with other wrestlers, his time wrestling in Europe and much more!
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Barry Darsow started in the pro wrestling business in the early 1980’s. He was known as Krusher Kruschev, teaming with Ivan and Nikita Koloff in the NWA as well as Smash of Demolition teaming with Ax in the WWF. On this episode, we will talk to Barry about growing up in MN, getting into the pro wrestling business, stories of traveling with other wrestlers, his feuds with the Rock N Roll Express and the Road Warriors and much more!
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Earthquake Ferris (Ferris Anthony) worked in pro wrestling from the mid-1980s until the early 1990s. He has worked in all the major promotions (AWA, WCW, WWF) with many of the pro wrestling talents of the past and is considered one of the best enhanced talents in the business. On this episode, we talk about Earthquake’s childhood and family life, how he got involved in pro wrestling, His favorite wrestler he worked with, Opinion of wrestling today versus the past and much more.
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Chic Donovan was one of the members of Jimmy Hart’s “first Family” in the Memphis territory along with Austin Idol, Dennis Condrey, Kevin Sullivan and others. He has worked in most of the independent promotions and has held numerous singles and tag team titles. On this episode, we will talk to Chic about growing up in GA, getting into the pro wrestling business, stories of traveling with other wrestlers, how he interacts with the fans at shows and much more!
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Roscoe Monroe is an independent pro wrestler known as 245lbs of “Twisted steel and sex appeal”. He is a former Outta Control Wrestling (OCW) Heavyweight champion. On this episode, we talk to Roscoe about growing up in Arkansas. Getting into the pro wrestling business, how he interacts with the fans at shows and much more!
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On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about St Louis Wrestling Club and its impact on the world of professional wrestling. We will discuss how the territory was started, some of the great pro wrestlers that wrestled there and much more! George is also the cohost of a podcast called “AWA Unleashed” with Mick Karch and Chris Tubbs.
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On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about the late Blackjack Lanza, who recently passed away. George talks about the impact that Black Jack Lanza had on the pro wrestling business, how he got started and much more!
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Tom “Rocky” Stone was a well known jobber. He primarily worked in the AWA and the WWF. On this episode, we talk to Tom about how he got started in the business, What other territories he worked for, real heat with a few other wrestlers, the book he just published titled: Professional Wrestling- The Theatre of the Absurd: I Never wanted to be a Big Star and much more!
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Leland Race was born into the pro wrestling business, He is the son of the legendary 8 time NWA World Heavyweight Champion “Handsome” Harley Race and is a four time World League Wrestling (WLW) Heavyweight Champion. He is the promoter of World League Wrestling and operates the World League Wrestling Academy in Troy, MO. On this episode, we talk to Leland about growing up in the business, his tours and memories of Japan, how the pro wrestling business has evolved and much more!
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Jerry Bostic started in pro wrestling as a wrestler and promoter in 2006. He is the current CEO and founder of World Class Pro Wrestling promotion. On this episode we talk with Jerry about growing up in Oklahoma, Getting started in the pro wrestling business, his interactions with pro wrestlers, his relationships with legends Kevin Nash, Eric Embry, Jim Ross, Gene Okerlund Sting and much more!
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On this episode of Bumps & Thumps, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to discuss the American Wrestling Association (AWA). George talks about how the AWA was formed, the people involved, and who was the first actual AWA World Heavyweight Champion. George also discusses the famous “Inmate Belt” and much more!
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Brian Thompson has been apart of the pro wrestling business for over twenty years as an announcer, manager and promoter. On this episode, we talk to Brian about his upbringing in Missouri, how he got into the pro wrestling business, working in promotions like Memphis, Traditional Championship Wrestling (TCW), World League Wrestling (WLW), his friendship with “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton and much more!
Brian will be a part of the Mid States Wrestling event in Harrison, AR on Saturday, Nov 20th 2021. This is the link to their website: https://mid-states-promotions.square.site/
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Al De Rusha was in the pro wrestling business for over 30 years. He has directed, produced, promoted and refereed many pro wrestling cards for the AWA and the WWF. On this episode, we talk to Al about growing up in MN, how he got involved with carnivals and fairs, working in the tv industry, working with Vern Gagne and Wally Karbo, his travels with Andre the Giant and much more!
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Les Thatcher has been apart of the pro wrestling business for over 60 years. He has worked with many legends of the business, and trained well known wrestlers like Matt Stryker, Shark Boy, Nigel McGuiness and Umaga. On this episode, Les talks about the business and how it has evolved, working in different promotions, chemistry with other wrestlers, his creative side with developing products and tv content and much more!
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Jerry Oates is considered one of the great tag team specialists and known for his signature move the spinning toe hold. He is also known for teaming with his brother Ted Oates, Mike George and Ronnie Garvin. He has held numerous tag team and singles heavyweight championships. He mostly worked in the NWA territories in the 1970s and 1980s as well as Japan. On this episode, we discuss Jerry growing up in Georgia, How he got started in pro wrestling through his brother-in-law, are Ted and Marty Oates his real brothers, travel experiences, training Marty Jannetty, chemistry with other wrestlers and much more!
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Nickla Roberts is considered one of the breakout women wrestling stars of the 1980’s and has worked with wrestling legends Gino Hernandez, Tully Blanchard, Dusty Rhodes, Magnum T.A., and Ric Flair. She was known as the “Perfect 10” BabyDoll. On this episode, we talk to Nickla about growing up in Lubbock, TX, how she got into the wrestling business as an adult, paving the way for women in pro wrestling and much more!
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Dustin Starr is a pro wrestler, promoter of Championship Wrestling from Memphis under the United Wrestling Network and announcer. On this episode, we talk to Dustin about becoming a pro wrestler, working in the independent circuit, his wrestling promotion Championship Wrestling from Memphis, working with his wife Maria and upcoming events.
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Kenny Casanova is a pro wrestler, manager, DJ, Writer and English teacher, He is well known throughout the pro wrestling community and for his trademark facial expression. On this episode, we talk to Kenny about growing up, how he got started in wrestling, his interaction with pro wrestlers, his writing of several books about pro wrestlers such as Kamala, Dangerous Danny Davis, Vader and others.
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Mac Davis is a well-known independent circuit pro wrestler, actor, model, voice talent and business owner. He is known as “The Steel Scorpion” and “Mad” Mac Davis. On this episode, we talk to Mac about growing up, how he got started in wrestling, Chemistry he had with other wrestlers, his out of ring projects, the difference between pro wrestling today vs in the past and what Mac is doing now.
You can follow Mac Davis on the following social media platforms:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadMacDavis
Twitter: @madmacdavis
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/1WrestlingVideo/videos ; https://www.youtube.com/user/ModelMacDavis/videos
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Derrick Dukes was one of the hottest rising young stars of the mid 80’s. He is best known as one half of the tag team known s the “Top Guns” with Ricky Rice in the AWA. He has worked in numerous independent promotions and has held many singles and tag teal titles. On this episode, we talk to Derrick about where he grew up, how he got started in Pro Wrestling, travel experiences, chemistry with other wrestlers, his feud with COL DeBeers, working in the AWA vs other promotions, difference in pro wrestling today vs when he started and what Derrick is doing now.
Derrick will be in attendance at The Gathering 2 on July 24th in Charlotte, NC. For more information, please go to https://www.tmartpromotions.com/
You can follow Derrick Dukes on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/derrick.dukes.9
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Nacho Berrera worked in pro wrestling from the early 1970s until the early 1990s. He has worked with many of the pro wrestling talents of the past and is considered one of the best jobbers in the business. On this episode, we talk about Nacho’s childhood and family life, How he got involved in pro wrestling, His favorite wrestler he worked with, Opinion of wrestling today versus the past, Lifetime Achievement Award from Midwest Wrestling and what Nacho is doing now.
You can follow Nacho Berrera on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nacho.barrera.501
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Jack Lord has been in the pro wrestling business since 1975. He has worked with many of the pro wrestling talents of the past and present and is known as “The Bomber”. He is currently the booker for WrestleSouth promotion in Alabama and co-hosts a podcast called Pro Wrestling Inside and Out. On this episode, we talk about Jacks childhood and family life, his time in the U.S. Army, How he got involved in pro wrestling, Opinion of wrestling today versus the past, his induction into the Alabama Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame, and other projects Jack is working on.
Follow Jack Ford on the following Social Media Platforms:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bomberjacklord
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bomberjacklord/
Jack also produces wrestling wear: https://www.facebook.com/Bomberwear/about/
Jack is the booker for WrestleSouth: http://www.wrestlesouth.com/
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David Marquez is the owner and promoter of the United Wrestling Network. He is also the owner and CEO of David Marquez Productions. He has worked with many of the talents of today and of recent history. On this episode, we talk to David about growing up in Los Angeles, CA, working in the pro wrestling business in the Ozarks, working with talent, Pro wrestling today vs in the past and projects he is working on.
You can follow David Marquez on the following social media platforms:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidsmith12a
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Sal is well know on the independent circuit including the NWA, ROH and Full Impact Pro. He has held many singles and tag team titles throughout his career including the NWA Wildside Junior Heavyweight Championship and the ROH World Tag Team Titles. On this episode, we talk to Sal about growing up in CA, getting started in pro wrestling, his travel experiences, chemistry when working with other wrestlers, working with up and coming talent, Big Card events, promotion he liked working for and what Sal is working on now. I hope you enjoy the podcast and I always welcome your feedback.
Sal will be on the NWA PPV "When Our Shadows Fall" Sunday, June 6th 2021. This is going to be a fantastic card. I encourage to go to https://www.fite.tv/watch/nwa-when-our-shadows-fall/2p98m/ to find out more about this event and order it.
You can follow Sal Rinauro on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/sal.rinauro
Sal is currently working in the NWA. You can see him on NWA POWERRR on Fite TV at https://www.fite.tv/channel/nwa/
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Bruce Wirt is considered the "Voice of Choice" in the Pro Wrestling Podcast arena. Bruce is the founder of the VOC Nation which hosts podcasts from legends and stars of the wrestling business. He hosts a podcast titled "Wrestling with the Past" along with legendary wrestling journalist Bill Apter and former AWA and WWE announcer Ken Resnick. Bruce discusses his upbringing, how he got involved in pro wrestling, working with some well known names in the pro wrestling industry, his opinion of wrestling today vs the past and other projects he is working on.
You can follow Bruce Wirt on the following social media platforms:
Facebook: @vocfanpage
Twitter: @vocnation
You can find the VOC Nation podcasts on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can also find them on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/c/VOCNationRadioNetwork/featured
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In part 2 of our discussion with Ken Patera, Ken talks about his time in the different promotions, what territories he liked to work in, some of his matches that he enjoyed working and much more. I hope you enjoy the podcast and I welcome your feedback. Thank you for listening and supporting the podcast. You can follow Ken Patera on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ken.patera.12 You can follow us on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ We have a TEESPRING Store: https://teespring.com/stores/bumps-thumps-2 Your purchases from the store help support the podcast.
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Ken Patera is considered to be the first man in pro wrestling named "The Worlds Strongest Man". Ken excelled in athletics at BYU and won four gold medals at the 1971 PAN AM Games. He competed in the 1972 Olympics in Munich, West Germany and was part of Vern Gagne's wrestling training class of 1972 with future stars Ric Flair, Greg Gagne, Jim Brunzell and the Iron Sheik. Ken has won may titles in the territories he worked in to include the WWF Intercontinental Title, AWA World Tag Team Titles and the NWA Mid Atlantic Heavyweight title just to name a few. In this podcast, Ken talks about how he grew up in Oregon, going to college at BYU and competing in college athletics, competing in the Pan AM Games and the Olympics. I hope you enjoy part 1 of this two part episode. I would enjoy hearing your feedback!
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Sam Houston is one of the true trailblazers of pro wrestling in the 1980s. He started Wrestling in 1983. Sam is known to be an excellent worker, performer and wrestler. He was primarily in the NWA and WWF. He won the NWA Central States Championship, Mid Atlantic Title and many other titles. On this episode, Sam talks about growing up as a child in a wrestling family, getting started in pro wrestling, travel experiences, chemistry with other wrestlers, big card events such as Starrcade, working in the NWA vs WWF, the difference in pro wrestling from when he started vs today and what he is doing now.
You can follow Sam Houston on Social Media on the following platforms:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSamHouston and at https://www.facebook.com/groups/samhoustonbrand
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc22jAB6dzVCDDE5dR9mbrA/featured
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Nikita Koloff is considered one of the great pro wrestlers of the mid 1980s and early 1990s. He is most remembered for his signature move "The Russian Sickle" and his feuds with Magnum T.A, The Road Warriors and The Four Horsemen. His many accomplishments include wining the second annual Crockett Cup with "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes know as the Super Powers. He also won the NWA World Six Man Tag Team Titles with "The Russians" Ivan Koloff and Krusher Kruchev, the NWA World Tag Team Titles, the NWA U.S. Title and the NWA World Television Title. Nikita was awarded the Frank Gotch Award in 2006 and was inducted in the NWA Hall of Fame in 2008. He has also written three books: Breaking Chains, Wrestling with Success: Developing a Championship Mentality, and A Tale of the Ring and Redemption. He hosts a podcast titled: It's Time to Man Up! which you can find anywhere you get your podcasts.
During the podcast, we discuss Nikita growing up in Minnesota, getting started in Pro Wrestling, travel experiences, Chemistry when working with wrestlers, being a member of the Russians, big events like Starcade and The Great American Bash, Working in the NWA and AWA, and what Nikita is doing now.
You can find out more about Nikita Koloff at www.koloff.net as well as on his social media platforms.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikita.koloff.31
Twitter: @NikitaKoloff1
Instagram: nikitakoloff1
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Dan is a ground pounder on the business side of the world of Professional Wrestling. Dan worked for many years with "The Greatest Wrestler on God's Green Earth" Harley Race in Harley's World League Wrestling promotion (WLW) out of Eldon, MO. He also has worked with Major Baisden, who owned and operated the National Wrasslin League (NWL) out of Kansas City, MO and St. Louis, MO until 2018. Dan discusses his upbringing, schooling, how he got into the wrestling business, Wrestlers he has had interaction with, Indie Wrestlers that have the "It Factor" to move up to WWE, AEW or ROH. We also discuss what Dan is doing now.
You can follow Dan Gier on the following Social Media platforms:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dan.gier.18
Twitter: @mcbigd1
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In Part 2 of our podcast with George Schire, we continue our discussion about his interaction with managers, big wrestling cards he attended, challenges and difficulties in collecting pro wrestling results from events pre-internet, difference in pro wrestling today and being awarded the James C Melby Wrestling Historian Award from the Cauliflower Alley Club in 2013.
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In part 1 of a two part podcast, I talk to well known Pro Wrestling Historian George Shire. In part 1, George talks about how he grew up in Minnesota and how pro wrestling influenced his life. He also discusses his interactions with pro wrestlers and how he promoted his first pro wrestling at his hometown High School Gymnasium.
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Paul "The Butcher" Vachon is considered a an icon in the tag team division .He started in pro wrestling in 1955 and went on to win with numerous singles and tag team titles with his brother, Maurice “Mad Dog” Vachon in all the major territories. He is best known for competing in the AWA, NWA and Stampede Wrestling promotions. He wrestled until his retirement in 1987. He is a member of the Cauliflower Alley Club, inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (2004) and the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (2010). He is also the author of the four books, the most recent titled: Wrestling in the Past; Life in and out of the ring.
You can find Paul's book on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Wrestling-Past-Life-Out-Ring/dp/1475070683/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1604101566&sr=8-4
You can also follow Paul "The Butcher" Vachon on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/paulthebutchervachon
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Bill Apter is a legend in the Pro Wrestling Magazine world. Bill started as a writer in 1970 working for Mr. Stanley Weston (who he considers his mentor). He also worked as a photographer and reporter. Bill worked his way up and eventually became the senior editor for Mr. Weston's publications. Bill is best known for writing, photographing and publishing for Pro Wrestling Illustrated. We discuss how he got started in the business of pro wrestling, stories about Buddy Rogers, promotions he covered, the COW belt, leaving PWI (Pro Wrestling Illustrated), his induction into the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame (2012) and what Bill is doing now. His book "Is Wrestling Fixed? I Didn't Know It Was Broken!" is on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Is-Wrestling-Fixed-Bill-Apter-audiobook/dp/B01COQ6FSS/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Is+Wrestling+Fixed+I+didnt+know+it+was+Broken&qid=1601601119&s=books&sr=1-1
You can follow Bill on Twitter: @apter1wrestling
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bill.apter
Website: 1wrestling.com
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In this episode, we talk with one of the legends of tag team wrestling Jumpin Jim Brunzell. Jim is a two time AWA World Tag Team Champion as one half of the High Flyers with Greg Gagne, a two time Mid Atlantic Heavyweight Champion and was one half the WWF tag team know as the Killer Bees with B Brian Blair. Jim talks about how he grew up in a military family and how he played for the Minnesota Gophers as a walk on athlete. He also discusses about Vern Gagne's Wrestling camp and the famous class of 1972 which he was a part of. Jim also talks about wrestlers he worked with and promotions he worked for like the AWA and WWF. We also discuss managers and broadcasters Jim enjoyed working with. Finally, we talk about the difference in pro wrestling today versus when he started, his book Matlands, his induction into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, Class of 2013 Frank Gotch Award and what Jim is doing now. I encourage you to read Jim's book titled MatLands. Click on this link if you are interested in purchasing the book: https://www.blurb.com/b/6298514-matlands. I welcome your comments in the message window on the anchor websitehttps://anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3. Enjoy!!!
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In the this episode, we continue our conversation with the "High Flyer" Greg Gagne. Greg talks about the jobbers he worked with, working with up and coming talent the AWA in the late 1980s (Wayne Bloom, Mike Enos, The Nasty Boys and Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty), managers, broadcasters, other promotions he worked for, real heat with anyone outside the ring, his other jobs in pro wrestling, differences in the presentation from when he started in the business compared to today, how wrestlers were paid, Big Card events he was involved in and what Greg is doing now.
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During the first ever episode, I will be talking to Greg Gagne. Greg is a two time AWA International Television Champion and one half of the two time AWA World Tag Team Championship Team the High Flyers. I will be discussing with Greg about what it was like growing up in a wrestling family, his experience going through his fathers pro wrestling camp, travelling experiences with other wrestlers and chemistry with other wrestlers.
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