Georgia Rasslin'... On My Mind! Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/georgia-rasslin Georgia Rasslin'... On My Mind! takes a deep dive into the rich history of Georgia Championship Wrestling and the countless stars, stories, rivalries, and moments that helped shape the wrestling business. From legendary stars to forgotten names to classic TV, major angles, and behind-the-scenes history, each episode explores a different piece of Georgia's wrestling legacy. Whether you're a lifelong fan or discovering it for the first time, Georgia wrestling is always on our mind. WrestleCopia · © Copyright 2026 · All rights reserved c88d7831-2f5f-5dc7-acc3-7d57adac591a yes Support this podcast on Patreon en Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:30:54 -0400 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:31:18 -0400 https://wrestlecopia.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/7B_Rw0oBDPhW48t1NYp2s8v5RWVygIGG6PggM6jCAZM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82Yjk2/Mjg3Yjg5MmNiYmM0/YmJkNGZkMWUwNzk5/N2MyNy5wbmc.jpg Georgia Rasslin'... On My Mind! https://wrestlecopia.com episodic Ray Russell / The WrestleCopia Network Georgia Rasslin'... On My Mind! takes a deep dive into the rich history of Georgia Championship Wrestling and the countless stars, stories, rivalries, and moments that helped shape the wrestling business. From legendary stars to forgotten names to classic TV, major angles, and behind-the-scenes history, each episode explores a different piece of Georgia's wrestling legacy. Whether you're a lifelong fan or discovering it for the first time, Georgia wrestling is always on our mind. Georgia Rasslin'... Wrestling, Pro Wrestling, Georgia, GCW, WWF, NWA, AWA WrestleCopia wrestlecopia@gmail.com No No Georgia 1981 - Episode #6 (March 1981, There's a New Booker in Town!) 6 6 Georgia 1981 - Episode #6 (March 1981, There's a New Booker in Town!) full e556dca3-8782-4682-888a-2225b6fc7cd8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9ed7de7e Georgia Rasslin' returns with Ray Russell & Guest Jammie Ward as we continue to talk MARCH 1981 in Georgia Championship Wrestling. Some of the topics include... Robert Fuller steps down as booker and replaced by the Bill Watts regime. Don Carson calls out "fat boy" Dusty Rhodes. Ted Dibiase & JYD plan to take down the Freebirds, but Michael Hayes brings a familiar jar of hair cream removal with him for insurance. Big Jim Duggan continues to improve with matches against Mr. Wrestling II & Tommy Rich. More great action with Tommy Rich vs. former friend Kevin Sullivan, North American Champion Mongolian Stomper vs. Steve O. Tommy Rich becomes an Official Lt. Colonel of Georgia! Michael Hayes crosses the line with the JYD. Plus, action involving Steve Keirn, Ole & Gene Anderson, Ted & Jerry Oates, NWA World Jr. Champion Les Thornton, Charlie Cook gets a title shot, and March 29th marks the next Omni card AND Michael Hayes' Birthday, listen to how Hayes plans to spend his 22nd Birthday in Atlanta, GA!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Georgia Rasslin' returns with Ray Russell & Guest Jammie Ward as we continue to talk MARCH 1981 in Georgia Championship Wrestling. Some of the topics include... Robert Fuller steps down as booker and replaced by the Bill Watts regime. Don Carson calls out "fat boy" Dusty Rhodes. Ted Dibiase & JYD plan to take down the Freebirds, but Michael Hayes brings a familiar jar of hair cream removal with him for insurance. Big Jim Duggan continues to improve with matches against Mr. Wrestling II & Tommy Rich. More great action with Tommy Rich vs. former friend Kevin Sullivan, North American Champion Mongolian Stomper vs. Steve O. Tommy Rich becomes an Official Lt. Colonel of Georgia! Michael Hayes crosses the line with the JYD. Plus, action involving Steve Keirn, Ole & Gene Anderson, Ted & Jerry Oates, NWA World Jr. Champion Les Thornton, Charlie Cook gets a title shot, and March 29th marks the next Omni card AND Michael Hayes' Birthday, listen to how Hayes plans to spend his 22nd Birthday in Atlanta, GA!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:30:44 -0400 Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com 7434 Georgia Rasslin' returns with Ray Russell & Guest Jammie Ward as we continue to talk MARCH 1981 in Georgia Championship Wrestling. Some of the topics include... Robert Fuller steps down as booker and replaced by the Bill Watts regime. Don Carson calls out "fat boy" Dusty Rhodes. Ted Dibiase & JYD plan to take down the Freebirds, but Michael Hayes brings a familiar jar of hair cream removal with him for insurance. Big Jim Duggan continues to improve with matches against Mr. Wrestling II & Tommy Rich. More great action with Tommy Rich vs. former friend Kevin Sullivan, North American Champion Mongolian Stomper vs. Steve O. Tommy Rich becomes an Official Lt. Colonel of Georgia! Michael Hayes crosses the line with the JYD. Plus, action involving Steve Keirn, Ole & Gene Anderson, Ted & Jerry Oates, NWA World Jr. Champion Les Thornton, Charlie Cook gets a title shot, and March 29th marks the next Omni card AND Michael Hayes' Birthday, listen to how Hayes plans to spend his 22nd Birthday in Atlanta, GA!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Georgia, GCW, 1981, Freebirds, Dibiase, JYD, Tommy Rich, Stomper, Steve O, Dusty Rhodes, Don Carson No Georgia 1981 - Episode #5 ("WILDFIRE" TOMMY RICH RETURNS!) 5 5 Georgia 1981 - Episode #5 ("WILDFIRE" TOMMY RICH RETURNS!) full 8275f090-c83b-403e-b105-86acda17dfad https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a415ff0 This week on Goergia Rasslin', Ray Russell & Guest Co-Host Jammie Ward talk more Georgia 1981 as we close out the month of February and look at the first half of March. Topics include THE RETURN OF TOMMY "WILDFIRE" RICH, Tony Atlas vs. NWA World Champion Harley Race IN A CAGE, The Freebirds' FANTASIA GAMBLE Match, JYD unites with Ted Dibiase, Steve Keirn wins TV Gold, changes in the booking office, Kevin Sullivan's physique and the original "tree of woe", Dusty Rhodes wins the National Title (or does he?), Dick Slater returns, "Loophole" Jim Duggan's Headgear, Andre the Giant in town, joint shows with The Sheik, Robert Fuller phased out, Don Carson's big mouth, & more

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> This week on Goergia Rasslin', Ray Russell & Guest Co-Host Jammie Ward talk more Georgia 1981 as we close out the month of February and look at the first half of March. Topics include THE RETURN OF TOMMY "WILDFIRE" RICH, Tony Atlas vs. NWA World Champion Harley Race IN A CAGE, The Freebirds' FANTASIA GAMBLE Match, JYD unites with Ted Dibiase, Steve Keirn wins TV Gold, changes in the booking office, Kevin Sullivan's physique and the original "tree of woe", Dusty Rhodes wins the National Title (or does he?), Dick Slater returns, "Loophole" Jim Duggan's Headgear, Andre the Giant in town, joint shows with The Sheik, Robert Fuller phased out, Don Carson's big mouth, & more

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:29:00 -0400 Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com 5853 This week on Goergia Rasslin', Ray Russell & Guest Co-Host Jammie Ward talk more Georgia 1981 as we close out the month of February and look at the first half of March. Topics include THE RETURN OF TOMMY "WILDFIRE" RICH, Tony Atlas vs. NWA World Champion Harley Race IN A CAGE, The Freebirds' FANTASIA GAMBLE Match, JYD unites with Ted Dibiase, Steve Keirn wins TV Gold, changes in the booking office, Kevin Sullivan's physique and the original "tree of woe", Dusty Rhodes wins the National Title (or does he?), Dick Slater returns, "Loophole" Jim Duggan's Headgear, Andre the Giant in town, joint shows with The Sheik, Robert Fuller phased out, Don Carson's big mouth, & more

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> GCW, Georgia, Tommy Rich, 1981 No Georgia 1981 - Episode #4 (Februqry 1981 - Birds Regain, Slater's Injury, Plowboy Leaves) 4 4 Georgia 1981 - Episode #4 (Februqry 1981 - Birds Regain, Slater's Injury, Plowboy Leaves) full 9449c1c8-8eb5-44f0-a38b-c6eadedf2c63 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e58f71e Georgia Rasslin' returns with Ray Russell & Guest Jammie Ward as we continue on the Georgia Championship Wrestling journey through 1981 and discuss the first THREE WEEKS of February! The Freebirds lose Fuller's Lincoln Continental but regain Tag Team Gold. The TV Title changes hands TWICE from Bobby Eaton to Steve O to Kevin Sullivan! Plus, Dick Slater's auto accident, The Plowboy leaves town, Andre the Giant returns, JYD joins Dibiase & Fuller as he rekindles his issues with The Birds, World Champ Harley Race prepares for Tony Atlas, Gordon Solie demands order, WHO is the 8th Wonder of the World, Andre or Stomper? WHAT is a Fantasia Gamble Match? Mr. Wresting #2 vs. Don Carson. Stan Kowalski outta nowhere! World Jr. Champ Les Thornton back in town. A Boston Streetfight! And it's DUGGAN... NOT DOOGAN, Tough Guy!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Georgia Rasslin' returns with Ray Russell & Guest Jammie Ward as we continue on the Georgia Championship Wrestling journey through 1981 and discuss the first THREE WEEKS of February! The Freebirds lose Fuller's Lincoln Continental but regain Tag Team Gold. The TV Title changes hands TWICE from Bobby Eaton to Steve O to Kevin Sullivan! Plus, Dick Slater's auto accident, The Plowboy leaves town, Andre the Giant returns, JYD joins Dibiase & Fuller as he rekindles his issues with The Birds, World Champ Harley Race prepares for Tony Atlas, Gordon Solie demands order, WHO is the 8th Wonder of the World, Andre or Stomper? WHAT is a Fantasia Gamble Match? Mr. Wresting #2 vs. Don Carson. Stan Kowalski outta nowhere! World Jr. Champ Les Thornton back in town. A Boston Streetfight! And it's DUGGAN... NOT DOOGAN, Tough Guy!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:28:05 -0400 Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com 5873 Georgia Rasslin' returns with Ray Russell & Guest Jammie Ward as we continue on the Georgia Championship Wrestling journey through 1981 and discuss the first THREE WEEKS of February! The Freebirds lose Fuller's Lincoln Continental but regain Tag Team Gold. The TV Title changes hands TWICE from Bobby Eaton to Steve O to Kevin Sullivan! Plus, Dick Slater's auto accident, The Plowboy leaves town, Andre the Giant returns, JYD joins Dibiase & Fuller as he rekindles his issues with The Birds, World Champ Harley Race prepares for Tony Atlas, Gordon Solie demands order, WHO is the 8th Wonder of the World, Andre or Stomper? WHAT is a Fantasia Gamble Match? Mr. Wresting #2 vs. Don Carson. Stan Kowalski outta nowhere! World Jr. Champ Les Thornton back in town. A Boston Streetfight! And it's DUGGAN... NOT DOOGAN, Tough Guy!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> GCW, Georgia, 1981, Freebirds, Atlas, Andre, JYD, Stomper, Harley Race, Fuller, Dibiase, Keirn, Steve O, Kevin Sullivan, Jim Duggan, Bobby Eaton No Georgia 1981 - Episode #3 (JYD Arrives, Dibiase & Frazier Win Gold, Battle of Champions) 3 3 Georgia 1981 - Episode #3 (JYD Arrives, Dibiase & Frazier Win Gold, Battle of Champions) full 7cfaa8f5-e6f6-48f6-9c24-7b7429e92b4d https://share.transistor.fm/s/388b15ef Georgia Rasslin' returns with Ray Russell & Guest Jammie Ward as they continue to discuss 1981 in the Georgia territory! This week they finish out the month of JANUARY 81 by talking 3 more weeks of GCW TV and house show results in between! Some of the topics include... Tony Atlas takes on the world, Dusty Rhodes Profile, Junkyard Dog arrives, Ted Dibiase & Stan Frazier win Tag Team gold (only to have the belts held up), The Freebirds dangle Robert Fuller's Town Car keys, Ole & Gene Anderson Return from suspension, NWA Champion Harley Race vows revenge, Gordon Solie = Master Narrator, battle of the National Champions when the Mongolian Stomper meets Steve O, Kevin Sullivan vs. Steve Keirn in a Boston Street Fight, GCW in... San Francisco? Plus, we'll talk Grumpy Mr. Wrestling #2, Charlie Cook & Dick Slater back in town, Bobby Eaton becomes a champion, and who is "Big A"? All of that and more, plus soundbites galore..  (Originally released 4/21/2023)

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Georgia Rasslin' returns with Ray Russell & Guest Jammie Ward as they continue to discuss 1981 in the Georgia territory! This week they finish out the month of JANUARY 81 by talking 3 more weeks of GCW TV and house show results in between! Some of the topics include... Tony Atlas takes on the world, Dusty Rhodes Profile, Junkyard Dog arrives, Ted Dibiase & Stan Frazier win Tag Team gold (only to have the belts held up), The Freebirds dangle Robert Fuller's Town Car keys, Ole & Gene Anderson Return from suspension, NWA Champion Harley Race vows revenge, Gordon Solie = Master Narrator, battle of the National Champions when the Mongolian Stomper meets Steve O, Kevin Sullivan vs. Steve Keirn in a Boston Street Fight, GCW in... San Francisco? Plus, we'll talk Grumpy Mr. Wrestling #2, Charlie Cook & Dick Slater back in town, Bobby Eaton becomes a champion, and who is "Big A"? All of that and more, plus soundbites galore..  (Originally released 4/21/2023)

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:41:20 -0400 Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com 7415 Georgia Rasslin' returns with Ray Russell & Guest Jammie Ward as they continue to discuss 1981 in the Georgia territory! This week they finish out the month of JANUARY 81 by talking 3 more weeks of GCW TV and house show results in between! Some of the topics include... Tony Atlas takes on the world, Dusty Rhodes Profile, Junkyard Dog arrives, Ted Dibiase & Stan Frazier win Tag Team gold (only to have the belts held up), The Freebirds dangle Robert Fuller's Town Car keys, Ole & Gene Anderson Return from suspension, NWA Champion Harley Race vows revenge, Gordon Solie = Master Narrator, battle of the National Champions when the Mongolian Stomper meets Steve O, Kevin Sullivan vs. Steve Keirn in a Boston Street Fight, GCW in... San Francisco? Plus, we'll talk Grumpy Mr. Wrestling #2, Charlie Cook & Dick Slater back in town, Bobby Eaton becomes a champion, and who is "Big A"? All of that and more, plus soundbites galore..  (Originally released 4/21/2023)

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Georgia, GCW, 1981, Dibiase, JYD, Robert Fuller, Stan Frazier, Michael Hayes, Freebirds, Kevin Sullivan, Keirn, Stomper, Tony Atlas, Ole Anderson, Harley Race, Dusty Rhodes, Gordon Solie, Mr. Wrestling #2, Steve O, Bobby Eaton, Don Carson No Georgia 1981 - Episode #2 (January 1981, Fuller's Lincoln, World Champ Atlas?) 2 2 Georgia 1981 - Episode #2 (January 1981, Fuller's Lincoln, World Champ Atlas?) full 1211dab7-8b1e-46a7-9c79-921911b099e6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6625aee6 Georgia Rasslin' returns with Host Ray Russell and Guest Jammie Ward as the journey begins into JANUARY 1981 in the Georgia territory! This week we'll dive into two weeks of GCW TV, plus look at a pair of Omni cards from January 1st and the 16th. The Fabulous Freebirds continue their feud with Ted DiBiase & Robert Fuller by taking Fuller's Lincoln Continental Town Car. Dusty Rhodes promotes Tony Atlas as the NEXT NWA World Heavyweight Champion after Atlas pins current Champion Harley Race! Steve Keirn gets a bit of revenge on TV Champion Kevin Sullivan. We learn that the Mongolian Stomper HATES masks and everyone who wears them (Look out Mr. Wrestling #2!). Plus, the evil Ole Anderson gets suspended from WTBS studios, Steve O wins Georgia gold, the Fuller family tree, HULK vs. ANDRE, Bobby Eaton arrives, Jos LeDuc floating around, Alexis Smirnoff unmasked, Mr. Wrestling #2 gets a manager's license(?), and so much more... plus Soundbites Galore! Kick back, relax, and enjoy some territory goodness as we have Georgia... on our mind! (Originally released 4/14/2023)

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Georgia Rasslin' returns with Host Ray Russell and Guest Jammie Ward as the journey begins into JANUARY 1981 in the Georgia territory! This week we'll dive into two weeks of GCW TV, plus look at a pair of Omni cards from January 1st and the 16th. The Fabulous Freebirds continue their feud with Ted DiBiase & Robert Fuller by taking Fuller's Lincoln Continental Town Car. Dusty Rhodes promotes Tony Atlas as the NEXT NWA World Heavyweight Champion after Atlas pins current Champion Harley Race! Steve Keirn gets a bit of revenge on TV Champion Kevin Sullivan. We learn that the Mongolian Stomper HATES masks and everyone who wears them (Look out Mr. Wrestling #2!). Plus, the evil Ole Anderson gets suspended from WTBS studios, Steve O wins Georgia gold, the Fuller family tree, HULK vs. ANDRE, Bobby Eaton arrives, Jos LeDuc floating around, Alexis Smirnoff unmasked, Mr. Wrestling #2 gets a manager's license(?), and so much more... plus Soundbites Galore! Kick back, relax, and enjoy some territory goodness as we have Georgia... on our mind! (Originally released 4/14/2023)

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:36:27 -0400 Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com 6709 Georgia Rasslin' returns with Host Ray Russell and Guest Jammie Ward as the journey begins into JANUARY 1981 in the Georgia territory! This week we'll dive into two weeks of GCW TV, plus look at a pair of Omni cards from January 1st and the 16th. The Fabulous Freebirds continue their feud with Ted DiBiase & Robert Fuller by taking Fuller's Lincoln Continental Town Car. Dusty Rhodes promotes Tony Atlas as the NEXT NWA World Heavyweight Champion after Atlas pins current Champion Harley Race! Steve Keirn gets a bit of revenge on TV Champion Kevin Sullivan. We learn that the Mongolian Stomper HATES masks and everyone who wears them (Look out Mr. Wrestling #2!). Plus, the evil Ole Anderson gets suspended from WTBS studios, Steve O wins Georgia gold, the Fuller family tree, HULK vs. ANDRE, Bobby Eaton arrives, Jos LeDuc floating around, Alexis Smirnoff unmasked, Mr. Wrestling #2 gets a manager's license(?), and so much more... plus Soundbites Galore! Kick back, relax, and enjoy some territory goodness as we have Georgia... on our mind! (Originally released 4/14/2023)

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> GCW, Georgia, 1981, Tony Atlas, Harley Race, Dusty Rhodes, Stomper, Ole Anderson, Mr. Wrestling 2, Steve Keirn, Kevin Sullivan, Freebirds, Dibiase, Robert Fuller, Gordon Solie No Georgia 1981 - Episode #1 (Setting the Stage, Freebirds Arrive, Four Flat Tires!) 1 1 Georgia 1981 - Episode #1 (Setting the Stage, Freebirds Arrive, Four Flat Tires!) full 0b1675c4-e9f2-49de-86cb-241c4ea1822e https://share.transistor.fm/s/f4d7d294 The Regional Rasslin' Podcast expands with its new sister show, Georgia Rasslin' On My Mind! Covering all current and future Georgia-related episodes, as well as every archived episode focused on the history of the Georgia wrestling territory.

This week, Host Ray Russell is joined by guest Jammie Ward as they begin to discuss 1981 in Georgia Championship Wrestling! On this introductory episode of the GCW 81 project we set the stage by going back and looking at all the happenings from late 1980 leading into the new year. Some of the topics include the arrival of a "new dimension in tag team wrestling" The Fabulous Freebirds. We'll look at the Birds debut, and their feuds with Kevin Sullivan, Austin Idol, Robert Fuller, Stan Frazier, and Ted Dibiase. Plus, we talk the heel turn of Kevin Sullivan, the return of Tony Atlas, the "Four Flat Tires" angle, World Champion Harley Race, the Plowboy takes a piledriver, Mr. Wrestling #2, Mongolian Stomper, GCW broadening their region, Terry Taylor vs. The Sheik, the change in booking, Gordon Solie enhancing the product, and so much more! All of that, plus fun audio clips spliced in! It's a heck of a fun time as we get everyone ready for the upcoming deep dive into 1981 Georgia! (Originally released 3/17/2023)

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> The Regional Rasslin' Podcast expands with its new sister show, Georgia Rasslin' On My Mind! Covering all current and future Georgia-related episodes, as well as every archived episode focused on the history of the Georgia wrestling territory.

This week, Host Ray Russell is joined by guest Jammie Ward as they begin to discuss 1981 in Georgia Championship Wrestling! On this introductory episode of the GCW 81 project we set the stage by going back and looking at all the happenings from late 1980 leading into the new year. Some of the topics include the arrival of a "new dimension in tag team wrestling" The Fabulous Freebirds. We'll look at the Birds debut, and their feuds with Kevin Sullivan, Austin Idol, Robert Fuller, Stan Frazier, and Ted Dibiase. Plus, we talk the heel turn of Kevin Sullivan, the return of Tony Atlas, the "Four Flat Tires" angle, World Champion Harley Race, the Plowboy takes a piledriver, Mr. Wrestling #2, Mongolian Stomper, GCW broadening their region, Terry Taylor vs. The Sheik, the change in booking, Gordon Solie enhancing the product, and so much more! All of that, plus fun audio clips spliced in! It's a heck of a fun time as we get everyone ready for the upcoming deep dive into 1981 Georgia! (Originally released 3/17/2023)

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:17:08 -0400 Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com 8824 The Regional Rasslin' Podcast expands with its new sister show, Georgia Rasslin' On My Mind! Covering all current and future Georgia-related episodes, as well as every archived episode focused on the history of the Georgia wrestling territory.

This week, Host Ray Russell is joined by guest Jammie Ward as they begin to discuss 1981 in Georgia Championship Wrestling! On this introductory episode of the GCW 81 project we set the stage by going back and looking at all the happenings from late 1980 leading into the new year. Some of the topics include the arrival of a "new dimension in tag team wrestling" The Fabulous Freebirds. We'll look at the Birds debut, and their feuds with Kevin Sullivan, Austin Idol, Robert Fuller, Stan Frazier, and Ted Dibiase. Plus, we talk the heel turn of Kevin Sullivan, the return of Tony Atlas, the "Four Flat Tires" angle, World Champion Harley Race, the Plowboy takes a piledriver, Mr. Wrestling #2, Mongolian Stomper, GCW broadening their region, Terry Taylor vs. The Sheik, the change in booking, Gordon Solie enhancing the product, and so much more! All of that, plus fun audio clips spliced in! It's a heck of a fun time as we get everyone ready for the upcoming deep dive into 1981 Georgia! (Originally released 3/17/2023)

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