Regional Rasslin' - Territory Talk

Rasslin 128: Georgia 1947 - 1953 (ABC Booking, NWA, Thesz, Ward, Gunkel)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This week, Regional Rasslin' continues to set the stage for the 1970s Georgia War by futher exploring the build-up of one of the most successful territories in pro wrestling history. RIck Fields returns to chat with Ray Russell about the 1940s and 1950s in Georgia. Some of the topics include the arrival of NWA (Association) Champion Lou Thesz, Paul Jones' "ABC Booking" Company, Cowboy Luttrell vs. Boxing Legend Jack Dempsey, the Fred Ward relationship begins, the NWA (Alliance) is born, Gorgeous George, Argentina Rocca, Fabulous Moolah, Eddie Graham debuts with a 5 second win, Don McIntyre, Ginger the Wrestling Bear, Herb Welch, Fred Blassie, Al Lovelock (the Bolo), Art Nelson, the 'Riot Squad' Duseks, Bobby Lane, Red Duggan, Charlie Harben standing his ground, and the territory debut of a major figure moving forward, Ray Gunkel!

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Rasslin 127: Memphis 7/6/85 (BIG JOHN HARRIS Debuts! RIP Dennis Condrey)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This week, Regional Rasslin goes back to the Memphis territory in 1985 as we kick off the month of July. Guest Gene Jackson joins Ray Russell as they discuss the interesting debut of the 7'7" giant BIG JOHN HARRIS. They talk Big John's peculiar "music video" and articulate promo (YUP!). Plus, the current Southern Champion Bota the Witch Doctor is back in the studio wielding fire! BUT, the studio fans are not impressed. Leslie Floyd Creatchman III is still here (perhaps for the final time). FORMER Referee Tom Branch competes, while his feud with Jerry Lawler rages on. Speaking of the King, it's Lawler vs. Phil Hickerson in a fun TV match. The Tojo/Jarrett retirement tour continues on, while Jerry Bryant impresses, a few moments reflecting on the legendary Dennis Condrey.. and, thanks to listener David Taub doing the research, Ray & Gene discuss live Memphis wrestling going up against NBC Sports!

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Rasslin 126: Discussing Chicago Wrestling 1966 (with Guest Richard Vicek)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This week on Regional Rasslin', Ray Russell is joined once again by Chicago Wrestling historian Richard Vicek, as they look into the full year of events for 1966 in the Chicago Wrestling Club! Discussing the AWA vs. WWA, the legendary feud between Da Crusher & Dick the Bruiser vs. Harley Race & Larry Hennig, Gene Kiniski, Verne Gagne, Wilbur Snyder, Johnny Valentine, Mad Dog Vachon, Pat O'Connor, Angelo Poffo, Ernie Ladd, Chris Markoff, Killer Kowalski, Mitsu Arakawa, Jack Lanza, how Igor Volkoff came to be, early Bobby Heenan (still a genius), RIchard attends his first Chicago event, and more!

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Rasslin 125: Georgia May 1982 (Piper Injures Rich, Flair vs. Leroy Brown Feud, More!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This week on Regional Rasslin, Jammie Ward returns to join Ray Russell in discussing the month of May 1982 in the Georgia territory. Roddy Piper is involved in TWO major angles as he tries to break the hand of Tommy Rich, AND the Hot Rod also costs Michael Hayes a match on TV against Bill White! From there, some great storytelling in the short but memorable feud between Leroy Brown vs. NWA World Champion Ric Flair. Listener John Walker writes in with detailed results from Marion, OH and the notable lazy work from Big John "Grizzly" Studd. Tommy Rich attempts to regain the National Title from Buzz Sawyer. Ted Dibiase is back in Georgia. We look at Omni results when Dusty Rhodes & Tommy Rich team up for the first time ever vs. Rod Piper & Ole Anderson. Jerry Brisco is named Vice President of GCW. El Mongol returns to the territory after many years away. Atlanta Mayor, Andrew Young, stops by TBS studios. Kevin Sullivan finds a doll. Plus, we talk Brad Armstrong, Masked Superstar, Super Destroyer, Ray Stevens, Tom Prichard, Chic Donovan, Mike Jackson, & more!

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Rasslin 124: Setting the Stage for the 1970s Georgia War (Part 1)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

It's another new and exciting project starting up this week in Regional Rasslin when Guest, Rick Fields, joins Ray Russell to talk all things Georgia Wrestling as we set the stage for the 1970s "Georgia War" to come. We go back to briefly touch on the earliest known bout from 1873, and then jump ahead to the John Contos era of the late 1920s. From there we move ahead to the 1940s and discuss promoter Paul Jones' arrival and creating the foundation of his ABC Booking company. Plus, we discuss World Heavyweight Champions, Mr. Wrestling #2, Bobby Simmons, many of the early talents to come through the State, just how far back classic booking goes, and so much more!

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Rasslin 123: The St. Louis History Project Begins! (Curley, Haughton, Contos, & More!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

This marks the debut of the St. Louis Wrestling Project, documenting the history of Pro Wrestling throughout the years. In this episode Ray Russell is joined by superfan Phil Adams as they discuss some of the earliest promoters of the St. Louis area. Discussions include the early success and importance of Jack Curley as a promoter. We also look into turn-of-the-century promoter turned sports gambling figure Charles "Hardluck" Haughton and his run-in with notable KC Gangster Solly "Cutcher Head Off" Weismann (AKA "Slicey"), an altercation that ends one of their lives! Plus, we talk former Featherweight Boxing Champion Tommy Sullivan who learns that promoting boxing is not the same as wrestling, AND the Greek John Contos plants the seeds that would stabilize the St. Louis Wrestling territory for decades to come!
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Rasslin 122: ICW 1982 (The Savage/Dundee "Gunfight", Ratamyus Debuts, Sheik's Blade)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Regional Rasslin goes back to the Poffo's ICW promotion once more, this time tackling 1982 with guest Steve Crawford. Among the long list of topics include... The Randy Savage/Bill Dundee handgun story, the debut of RATAMYUS, original Sheik arriving and blading poor Bill Martin a gusher, Ron Garvin stomps Ox Baker's teeth, changing TV venues, Crusher Broomfield leaving for Mid-South, bodybuilding competitions wirth Rip Rogers & Randy Savage, King Pez Whatley's push, the nearly 60-year old Great Kabooki returns to the ring after 7 years, Mop Hat Matches, Tio & Tapu finally unite, John Ruffin's mysterious push, Angelo Poffo gets his head shaved, announcer Edgar Wallace's sketchy past, Debbie Combs vs. a Wrestling Bear, Saul Weingeroff sighting, Big Willie Monroe, NFL'er Walter Johnson drops by, Brenda Britton mud wrestling, a Macho Face turn and a Garvin heel turn, a new Convertible Blondes, Thunderbolt Patterson's weird promos & agenda, a record setting crowd marred with substitutions, ICW tries to run Memphis one final time, movie night with Macho & Tim Tyler, El Bracero, Fazil Dean, Rick Link, Danny Fargo, Mike Doggendorf, Big Boy Williams, the infamous "Eye of the Tiger" Match, & more!

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Rasslin 121: Georgia APRIL/MAY 1982 (The Animal Arrives!!!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Regional Rasslin' returns to Georgia 1982 with Ray Russell and Jammie Ward. This time around we tackle another 3 weeks of GCW action covering late April and early May as Dusty Rhodes brings in his "gorilla" to aid him in his war against Roddy Piper & Ole Anderson. That gorilla turns out to be none other than GEORGE "THE ANIMAL" STEELE, doing his babyface shtick long before the WWF turn in 1985! Plus, The Masked Superstar returns from Japan to rekindle his issues with "Bad" Leroy Brown, TWO National Title changes that ends with Buzz Saywer getting the gold, Paul Orndorff continues to rack up victories, Tommy Rich forms an alliance with the American Dream, the expansion continues into the northern States, plus action with Bob & Brad Armstrong, Kabuki, Tom Prichard, Ray Stevens, Mr. Wrestling #2, Ron Bass, John Studd, Super Destroyer, El Mongol, & many more!

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Rasslin 120: Memphis 6/29/85 (BOTA'S REIGN BEGINS! LAWLER COMES FOR BRANCH!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:33:43 -0500

This week on Regional Rasslin' we head back to the Memphis territory to look at the week of June 29th - July 5th, 1985! Guest Gene Jackson joins Ray Russell as this week we answer the question, if a wrestling program has almost no wrestling, no angles, or promos, did it actually happen? Leslie Floyd Creatchman III is back is back this week, along with his charge the NEW Southern Heavyweight Champion... BOTA, The Witchdoctor, who makes his TV studio debut!!! Plus, the Jerry Lawler/Tom Branch feud escalates, the Fabs are back after Steve Keirn's injury last week at the hands of the Sheepherders, we dispel the rumor that BOTA was Tiger Conway Jr., we compare the booking careers of George Scott & Tom Renesto, Jerry Jarrett & Tojo Yamamoto continue their farewell tour as a team, Jerry Garmon & Benny Traylor arrive, & more music videos than you could ever fathom on one program. Three whole matches that go less than 3 minutes combined, where does this rank in the current CWA product? We break ot all down this week for you!

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Rasslin 119: ICW 1981 (Waffle House Madness, Sugarhold Escape, Miss Macho, Broomfield's Sister)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Regional Rasslin' #119 has arrived, with Ray Russell & guest Steve Crawford talking Angelo Poffo's ICW in 1981. We cover it all from the year of 81, from the dark Crusher Broomfield storyline to Randy Savage's run-in with the law at the local Waffle House, from Pez Whatley as "Miss Macho" to the infamous Bob Roop Sugarhold Challenge escape by William Harding. From the Macho Man stealing a steak to the summer exodus of top talent like Orton, Roop, the Devil's Duo, Izzy. Plus, we discuss the business aspect of the promotion... Who was running what, how many "partners" had points in the company(?).. and what Crybaby Edwards meant behind the scenes during the early 1980s. A few great memories shared from fans who watched it, and even more quotes shared from many of the talents who lived it! It's quite possibly the most eventful and assuredly the most profitable year of the outlaw promotion's short run. It's all right here just in time for the hoidays. Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to all!

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Rasslin 118: Georgia MARCH/APRIL 1982 (Blindfolds, Leather Straps, Rich vs. Sawyer, Orndorff)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Regional Rasslin' makes its triumphant return as Guest Jammie Ward joins Ray Russell to discuss THREE WEEKS of Georgia Wrestling as we close out March and tackle the first several weeks of April in 1982! The Dusty Rhodes vs. Ole Anderson feud rages on as they prepare for a "Minnesota Logger's" Blindfold Match! Feuds entertwine as Dick Slater, Tommy Rich & Bob Armstrong battle Roddy Piper, Great Kabuki, & Gary Hart in a 6-Man Canadian Lumberjack w/Straps Match! Plus, one of the earliest televised bouts between Tommy Rich vs. Buzz Sawyer.. a tremendous angle with Brad Armstrong, a blindfold, & Ole Anderson... Paul Orndorff arrives in Georgia... the GCW expansion into the north takes form... and much more!

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Rasslin 117: Memphis 6/22/85 (Behold... Bota, The Witch Doctor!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Regional Rasslin is back with Guest Gene Jackson joining Ray Russell to look at Memphis Wrestling for June 22th - 28th, 1985, featuring the debut of Manager Leslie Floyd Cretchman III and... BOTA, THE WITCH DOCTOR!!! Plus, more terrible booking from Tom Renesto, another title change, Jerry Lawler has his own vision, more legends are dusted off for a underwhelming return, Rip Morgan is GREEN, Jonathan Boyd says BLOODY a lot, Steve Keirn IS Bloody, Referee Tom Branch begins rasslin, & more!

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Rasslin 116: Mid-Atlantic, Southwest, & Mid-South, OH MY! (3 Episodes in 1!!!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 01:02:51 -0400

This week, the Regional Rasslin' Podcast brings you not one, not two, but three full episodes of our sister program Regional Rasslin' Un-Reeled from Patreon.com/WrestleCopia, absolutely FREE! A sample of one of the many Video-Cast Series we offer at Patreon. Co-Host Jammie Ward joins Ray Russell as they discuss Mid-Atlantic Wrestling from January 1982, Southwest Wrestling on the USA Network, and Mid-South Wrestling from December 1981!

HOUR 1: The Regional Rasslin' Un-Reeled Series continues on as this week we go back to the very popular Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling / JCP territory to look at the first week of January 1982! This episode is LOADED with stars of the 1980s and beyond. Includes the JCP debut of a young Terry Taylor, matchmaker Sandy Scott has a ultimatum for World Tag Champs The Andersons, Sgt. Slaughter wants his Cobra Clutch Challenge money back, plus action and appearances by Roddy Piper, Jake Roberts, Barry Windham, Jimmy Valiant, Ivan Koloff, Billy Robinson, Lord Alfred Hayes, and many more!

HOUR 2: This time on the Regional Rasslin' Un-Reeled Series, we move into 1983 in Southwest Wrestling on the USA Network Project! A loaded program this week filled with quality matches, ongoing stories, even the AWA World Champion Nick Bockwinkel is back! Adrian Adonis looks to claim the $5,000 Bounty that Tully Blanchard has put on the head of Bob Sweetan. Mike Graham rekindles a long going feud with Tully as they battle one-on-one. The Grapplers battle Ricky Morton and a partner of his choosing, while Ken Lucas has one week remaining to return from injury and defend the Tag Titles or risk title forfeiture! Full details below...

HOUR 3: This time on the Regional Rasslin' Un-Reeled Series, we continue our Mid-South 1982 Project by working our way through more of the December 1981 programs to set the stage for the new year to come. Big main event sees North American Champion Ted Dibiase battle #1 contender Paul Orndorff! Plus, Tag Champs JYD & Mike George, mixed tag with the big men and the "little girls", Jimmy Garvin (on the gas) takes on Ed Wiskoski, Iron Sheik & Brian Blair in the same building at the same time(!), find out why Sheiky baby wears those curl-toed boots, & more! Full listings below...

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Rasslin 115: Georgia Wrestling March 15 - 28, 1982 (Piper Warns Slater, "Don't Call Me RODNEY!")

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This week, Regional Rasslin' returns to Georgia Championship Wrestling in March of 1982 as Ray Russell & Guest Jammie Ward are back to break it down! Dick Slater arrives and wants a piece of Roddy "Don't call me RODNEY" Piper! Plus, Bunkhouse Return match is set up between Ole Anderson & Stan Hansen vs. Dusty Rhodes & Terry Funk! Ron Bass with an upset win over Tommy Rich to capture the National Heavyweight Title! It appears Bob Armstrong will get his fair shake versus The Great Kabuki when Gary Hart is barred from ringside, BUT Roddy Piper has an idea! Buzz Sawyer picks a fight with former friend Kevin Sullivan. Plus, we get a look at Kerry Von Erich in action, we hear from Gino Hernandez, Tom Prichard continues to impress, Brad Armstrong is poetry in motion, the imposing Tag Team Champs Super Destroyer & Big John Studd are in action, Georgia has its own set of Samoans (and they're not very good), Leroy Brown is dealing the cards, Mr. Wrestling #2 on his way back, & much more!

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Rasslin 114: The Poffo's ICW 1980 (Wee Willie Takes a Macho Elbow, Landel & Gang Debut!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This week, Regional Rasslin returns to once again discuss the greatest outlaw promotion of all time, the Poffo Family's ICW based ouf of Lexington, Kentucky. Steve Crawford returns to join Ray Russell in discussing the year of 1980 in the ICW. We talk Macho Man's flying elbow on midget Wee Willie (and why it was really booked), Randy Savage threatening Lance Russell & Dave Brown, the discovery of George "Crusher Broomfield" Gray (future One Man Gang), Ernie Couch's barn of fun, a rookie Buddy Landel breaking in, the creation of the Devil's Duo (Doug Vines & Jeff Sword) with Izzy Slapawitz, Bob Roop's fake cast, the Jarrett crew working Rupp Arena, bartering for a steel cage, the Poffo Brothers exposed by Ron Garvin,odd wrestling from "Omaha" video, Rip Rogers' "BRAT" shirt, Angelo recreates his sit-up challenge, Garvin's training school,ICW invades Memphis but can't sell out the front row, the legend of Al "King Kong" Patterson, who headlined the most events, some of the random towns the Poffo's ran, some talent working for Henry Rogers in Malden, MO, & much more! There's never a dull moment in the world of the ICW!!!

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Rasslin 113: Memphis 6/15/85 (Lawler vs. Koko, A Big Botch, A Heel Referee, & A Hijacking!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This week on Regional Rasslin', Ray Russell & Guest Gene Jackson return as we look at June 15, 1985 in the Memphis territory. Southern Champ Jerry Lawler vs. Koko Ware headlines this week's TV. The Referee Tom Branch heel turn continues. Matchmaker Tom Renesto announces the PYT are stripped of the Southern Tag Titles, forcing a Title tournament at the Coliseum Monday night where NEW Champions are crowned! Jerry Lawler turns to Nick Bockwinkel as an unsuspecting partner, Botchmania runs wild during a Jerry Oski & Jay Youngblood tag match, Gino Della Serra and Les Freeman arrive, the Buddy Wayne (Bearer) led team of Travis & Sexton battle The Battens, The Fabulous ones are done making promises. Plus, the Sheepherders, a Memphis Showboats update, the Hijacking of TWA Flight 847, & more!

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Rasslin 112: Discussing "Irresistible Force" Gorilla Monsoon (with Brian R. Solomon)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Special Guest Brian R. Solomon joins Host Ray Russell and the Regional Rasslin' program this week to discuss his latest book "Irresistible Force", talking the storied career of Gorilla Monsoon. This episode covers a variety of topics including Gorilla's time as commentator, working with Jesse Ventura, the Bobby Heenan chemistry, getting physical with the Brooklyn Brawler & Vader, health issues, if there were plans for any other post-retirement Gorilla angles, being replaced by Jim Ross on PPV in 1993, how Monsoon felt about the 1990s product, Bret Hart writing the foreword, working Japan and early heel work in the WWWF, shunning Bobby Davis, Wild Red Berry, the babyface turn in 1969 and how he was used in the 1970s, the title shot vs. Superstar Graham in 1977, working with Muhammad Ali, his famous sweet tooth and the legendary Peanut Butter Pie, BINGO BREAK, & much more!

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Rasslin 111: Discussing the Wilbur Snyder Book (w/Steve Verrier & Richard Vicek)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This week on the program Host - Ray Russell is joined by two very Special Guests as Richard Vicek returns along with fellow Wrestling Historian, Steve Verrier, to discuss the book they co-authored, "Wilbur Snyder, The World's Most Scientific Wrestler"! The two writers and researchers took time out of their schedule to sit down and discuss Wilbur Snyder the family man, how they approached writing their parts of the book, new discoveries through their research, and much more!

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Rasslin 110: Georgia Wrestling March 1 - 14, 1982 (Terry Funk Teams With... Dusty?!?)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This week on Regional Rasslin', Host Ray Russell & Guest Jammie Ward return as they continue to discuss Georgia Championship Wrestling 1982 with the first half of March. In an awesome angle, after being turned on by Ole Anderson and Stan Hansen, Terry Funk offers Dusty Rhodes a prized possession as collateral in order to get Dusty to be his partner at the Omni! Plus, a wild angle involving Roddy Piper, Kabuki, and the Armstrongs! Harley Race challenges NWA World Champion Ric Flair, Roddy Piper in perhaps his only match vs. Tommy Rich, Gino Hernandez is back again, Tom Prichard looking good, new National Tag Champs "crowned", Jim Garvin feuds with Buzz Sawyer. Also in the territory, Great Kabuki with Gary Hart, Big John Studd, Ron Bass, Super Destroyer, NWA World Jr. Champ Les Thornton, Rick Harris, Tommy Rogers, & more!

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Rasslin 109: Los Angeles 1981/1982 (Adrian Street, Andre, Renesto, Kiss, More!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

It’s another fun ride back in time as Vandal Drummond returns to Regional Rasslin’ to join Ray Russell, as this week we continue to talk the early 1980s in the old LeBell Los Angeles territory. Just some of the topics we discuss this week include Independent Rivals (Gory Guerrero, Karl Lauer, Ripper Leone, more!), a drunken Andre the Giant story, “Exotic” Adrian Street & Miss Linda arrive in the States, The Kiss, Luis Mariscal as Sweet Brown Sugar, Diamond Timothy Flowers, The Monster’s babyface turn, events switching from the Olympic Auditorium to the Sports Arena, the changing of TV stations and giving away of main events on TV, the identity of BIGFOOT, Sandy Parker’s return, the impact of Lucha Libre in the area, Tom Renesto’s booking with what he had to work with, the proper way to utilize a Battle Royal match, Dr. Jerry Graham and… “KIRK” Brown, and Mike LeBell making money from his Spanish TV deal, but talent not doing so well from the lack of attendance. Plus, we go back in time and talk the old “Beat the Champ” Title, Chris Colt coming in as “Mike Stallings”, & more! It’s a fun 90 minutes of classic west coast wrestling talk, join us for the trip back in time!

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Rasslin 108: Setting the Stage for Angelo Poffo's ICW (Lawsuits, Frugality, More!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Back with a new project on Regional Rasslin! Guest Steve Crawford returns as he and host Ray Russell begin to discuss the history of Angelo Poffo's famed outlaw promotion, ICW. Topics discussed include the early life of the Poffo family in the wrestling business, father Angelo, and his sons Lanny Poffo & Randy "Macho Man" Savage. Plus, the early ideas of creating ICW in 1979, working with Dale Mann, merging with the talent from Knoxville's All-Star promotion, the legendary frugality of the Poffos, lawsuits, and much more!

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Rasslin 107: Memphis 6/8/85 (TUX's HIT LIST, MACHO GONE, SHEEPHERDERS RETURN!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This week on Regional Rasslin', Gene Jackson returns to co-host with Ray Russell to look at more Memphis Wrestling for June 1985! Jerry Lawler is riding high after defeating Randy Savage for the Southern Title and sending the Macho Man packing to the WWF... BUT, the King finds out there's no rest for the weary as Bruiser Brody looms ahead Monday Night! Tux Newman is laid up in bed, but that doesn't stop him from creating a "HIT" LIST! Kareem Muhammad continues to stick it to Jay Youngblood. The Sheepherders return in a new incarnation. The Fabs seek revenge on the Buddy Wayne led team of Billy Travis & Ron Sexton. The Mexican Angel is still here (for now). The PYT continue to dominate the tag team scene, and much more!

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Rasslin 106: Georgia Wrestling February 13 - 28, 1982 (World Tag Tourney, Dragon Shai, More)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This week on Regional Rasslin, Jammie Ward returns to join host Ray Russell to discuss more Georgia Championship Wrestling from February 1982! The big World Tag Team Title tournament makes its way to the Omni featuring teams from all over the world including the Briscos, the Funks, Jumbo Tsuruta & Tenryu, Ole Anderson & Stan Hansen, Masked Superstar & Super Destroyer, & many more! Plus, NWA World Champion Ric Flair defends against former 6 times champ Harley Race, the Giant Baba brings his PWF Title to the states to defend against Terry Gordy, the Jimmy Garvin & Buzz Sawyer feud continues, Dusty Rhodes vs. Great Kabuki in a Dragon Shai (or whatever it's called) match, Buddy Rose & Rip Oliver pop in from Portland, Roddy Piper still has his issues with Bob Armstrong, Tom Prichard arrives, Steve O is somehow still around, and GINO HERNANDEZ returns for his second week on TBS. All of that, plus so much more!

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Rasslin 105: Finishing the 1977 Tennessee Split, A Look Into the Demise of Gulas Promotions

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This week on Regional Rasslin, we finish up the Tennessee 1977 Project with Guest Steve Crawford joining Ray Russell on the program. We do a quick overview of the split between Jerry Jarrett and Nick Gulas and then dive into the following years that led up to the demise of Gulas' run as a promoter in 1980. We talk "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Dutch Mantel, Bobby Eaton, early Freebirds Michael Hayes & Terry Gordy, George Gulas, & more! We also look at the final card promoted by Gulas in Nashville, and the first card promoted by Jerry Jarrett when he took over the town. Lots of fun conversation had in this hour-long conversation!

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Rasslin 104: Memphis 6/1/85 (LOSER LEAVES - Randy Savage vs. Jerry Lawler!!!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

It's a truly historical episode of Regional Rasslin' as Ray Russel & guest Gene Jackson cover the week of June 1st - 7th, 1985 in the Memphis Territory. Jerry "The King" Lawler battles Southern Champion Randy "Macho Man" Savage in a NO DQ - LOSER LEAVES TOWN MATCH! This is the match that would send the Macho Man off to the WWF, which jumpstarted his legendary career in the "big time". Plus, Kareem Muhammad hosts an entire episode of The Jerry Lawler Show AND finds the time to humiliate Jay Youngblood, Stan Lane cuts another funny promo, the Mexican Angel debuts, Buddy Wayne returns, Tux Newman vs. Jackie Fargo IN A CAGE, Billy Travis finds a new tag partner in Ron Sexton, PYT continue their feud with Jerry Jarrett & Tojo Yamamoto, a Summer Spectacular in Lexington, some classic soundbites of the localized promos between Lawler vs. Savage, & much more!

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Rasslin 103: When Roddy Met Gino! Georgia January 30 - February 13, 1982

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Regional Rasslin returns to Georgia 1982 with Ray Russell & guest Jammie Ward to talk the first half of February, including two more episodes of TV and another big 10-Match Omni card! Find out what happens when Roddy Piper finally climbs into a Georgia ring for the first time to battle Bob Armstrong. Dusty Rhodes returns to town to take on the Great Kabuki in the infamous "Dragon Shai" Match, NWA World Champ Ric Flair awaits to see who the #1 Contender will be when Tommy Rich faces Harley Race. Gino Hernandez makes a rare appearance on TBS and is interviewed (multiple times) by the Hot Rod! The worldwide NWA World Tag Title Tournament is headed to Georgia! We get our first ever Tommy Rich vs. Buzz Sawyer match and it airs on WTBS! Ole Anderson announces his new tag team partner to replace Gene. Blackjack Mulligan returns, only to leave for New York. Plus action, promos, and stories involving the likes of Masked Superstar, Super Destroyer, Leroy Brown, Ron Fuller, Big Red, Ron Bass, Brad Armstrong, Chic Donovan, Jim Garvin, Kevin Sullivan, Gary Hart, and many more stars of the NWA!

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Rasslin 102: Tennessee Sept - Dec 1977 (Valiant Arrives, Lawler Un-Retires)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Steve Crawford returns to Regional Rasslin to talk more Tennessee 1977 with host Ray Russell. Jarrett vs. Gulas, Memphis vs. Nashville! Jimmy Valiant arrives as the new top heel as Jerry Lawler Un-Retires and begins his first big babyface run in the territory to exact revenge on the newcomer! Plus, we deep dive into results from both sides of Tennessee from September - December and watch as one territory flourishes, while the other drops down to 600 fans in attendance (yikes!). Plus, what on Earth is a "Scaffold Battle Royal"?? No, seriously... what is it???

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Rasslin 101: Chicago Wrestling History Part 2 (With Richard Vicek)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This week on Regional Rasslin, Guest Richard Vicek returns as he oins Ray Russell to talk more Chicago Wrestling Club history. We pick up where we left off in the mid 1970s as we talk more Stadium events, Johnny Starr replacing Bobby Heenan's spot, Wilbur Snyder in Tie-Dye, the decline of the territory throughout the early 1980s, WWA talent being shunned in the dying days of the promotion, and much more! Plus, we go back to the 70s and listen to some super rare old school interviews with the likes of Heenan, Bockwinkel, Ray Stevens & Ox Baker!

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Rasslin 100: Memphis 5/25/85 (Kareem Muhammad Takes Over, Brody is King?)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

We celebrate Episode #100 of Regional Rasslin' by closing out the month of MAY 1985 in the Memphis Territory! Guest Gene Jackson joins host Ray Russell to talk Memorial Day weekend in the CWA! Bruiser Brody now wears the crown, but is Jerry Lawler still the King? Austin Idol returns darlin' to team with Lawler vs. Brody & Kareem Muhammad. Speaking of Muhammad, after his "audition" last week on the Lawler Show, Kareem is given nearly the entirety of this week's 90 minute wrestling program to get himself over... and what a job he does! Plus, Billy Travis no longer a PYT? Jerry Jarrett & Tojo meet the PYT. Plus, Jay Youngblood debuts, Phil Hickerson returns, Jerry Oski vs. Macho Man in a Coal Miner's Glove Match, Jackie Fargo sends in a promo, the Fabs lose the Tag Titles without actually LOSING the Tag Titles, and more!

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Rasslin 99: Georgia January 16 - 30th, 1982 (Piper & Bullet Explode, Titles Change Hands!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Regional Rasslin returns as Guest Jammie Ward joins us with another THREE WEEKS of Georgia TV, along with house show results, and another huge Omni card to close out January 1982. Roddy Piper & Bob Armstrong explode in WTBS Studios, "Tennessee Stud" Ron Fuller arrives, NWA World Champ Ric Flair in town. Tommy Rich vs. Masked Superstar for the National Title in their final showdown and it's inside a STEEL CAGE! TWO Titles change hands while another goes vacant, Tommy Rich & Harley Race prepare to determine the #1 contender for the World Heavyweight Title. World Jr. Champ Les Thornton takes on Mike Jackson. Gary Hart presents Piper with the power of Kabuki. Steve O STILL HERE?!? Plus, Brad Armstrong, Super Destroyer, Jim Garvin, Leroy Brown, Ron Bass, Buzz Sawyer, & more!

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Rasslin 98: Memphis 5/18/85 (Lawler vs. Brody, Kareem Muhammad Takes Over!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This week on Regional Rasslin' we return to May 18th - 24th of 1985 in the Memphis territory! Talking Jerry Lawler vs. Bruiser Brody (No Referee in the ring!), the PYT Express vs. Jerry Jarrett & Tojo Yamamoto, the Fabs prepare to defend their Tag Titles vs. Kareem Muhammad and a mystery man, Jerry Oski looks to regain the Southern Title from "Macho Man" Randy Savage, a Jackie Fargo talk show(?), the match that never ends sees Lanny Poffo face Oski on TV, localized promos from Waverly TN, & more. Plus, Kareem Muhammad takes over the "Jerry Lawler Show" and cuts a promo that is a chaotic mix of comedic delivery and at other times uncomfortable, racially charged language (a vivid snapshot of both the entertainment and the ignorance that often shared the stage in decades gone by).

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Rasslin 97: The 1977 Tennessee Split (Part 4 - Making a SUPERSTAR, Dusty, More)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Guest Steve Crawford returns to Regional Rasslin to discuss perhaps one of the biggest pieces of Tennessee Wrestling history. We continue our journey through 1977 as we travel through the summer months, and the MAKING OF A SUPERSTAR! We look at the entire weekly feud between "King" Jerry Lawler vs. the newly dubbed giant killer Bill Dundee. Money exchanged, pink slips traded, hair is cut... the ongoing saga that helped solidify Dundee as a true main event "Superstar"! Plus, Jerry Lawler RETIRES on top of his game? This episode is STACKED with talent and stories, our longest show to date as we talk Dusty Rhodes vs. Jerry Lawler, the arrival of (wildman?) Leroy Brown, RATAMYUS is here, a Jimmy Valiant sighting, Russian Stomper goes babyface, George Gulas headlines, the story behind King Cobra's first Memphis TV appearance, the wacky way Plowboy Frazier turns face (only in Memphis), Rocky Johnson is off to Florida while Tommy Rich leaves for his first trip to Georgia, Hollywood Blondes Jerry Brown and DICK Roberts(?), Jackie Fargo winding down as Roughhouse Fargo returns, the life & times of Mickey Poole, Jerry Jarrett talks George Gulas, the heat drawing team of Luke Graham & Ripper Collins, Arman Hussian trades paint with Homer O'Dell, shady Frankie Laine, Lawler records music and meets Jimmy Hart, Ray Candy quits, Abdullah vs. Haystacks, Paul Orndorff, Andre the Giant, Jim Garvin, The Sheik, Bob Ellis, Kentuckians, the Poffos arrive in Nashville, a Wrestling Bear, a 3 Way Dance, Plus, how close were we to getting King vs. King, Lawler vs. Elvis Presley??? All of that, and even more!

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Rasslin 96: Los Angeles 1981 (The Monster, Enforcer Luciano, Ox, & More!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This week, Regional Rasslin' returns to Los Angeles and the early 1980s with guest Vandal Drummond (Kurt Brown). We continue our talk of the dying days of the LeBell territory with a special segment dedicated to everyone's favorite... THE MONSTER!!! Vandal shares his memories of seeing the Monster's debut LIVE, the masked man turning babyface, Andre mauling the Monster, & more. We also spend time talking the majestic trainwreck that was Enforcer Luciano, Chris Adams arrival in the States, Mike Masters, "Wildman" Jack Armstrong, Ox Baker, L.A. losing English speaking TV (again), Dennis the Menace(!?!), and a whole lot more!

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Rasslin 95: Kicking Off Georgia 1982! (Wildfire, Piper, Armstrong, More)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

We kick off the Georgia 1982 project as Guest Jammie Ward returns for another year of GCW goodness. We look at the build to the final encounter between Tommy "Wildfire" Rich vs. National Heavyweight Champion The Masked Superstar! Plus, the Roddy Piper/Bob Armstrong feud begins to boil, Ole Anderson selects a new World Tag Team Championship partner in Buzz Sawyer. Bad Leroy Brown & Big Red want the tag gold. NWA World Champion RIc Flair drops by the studio. Piper & Gary Hart plot against Dusty Rhodes in the Dream's upcoming battle with The Great Kabuki. Arn Anderson arrives (in a wig) under the name "Jim Verderoso". Plus, action with the likes of Stan Hansen, Dick Slater, Austin Idol, Dory & Terry Funk, Brad Armstrong, Mr. Wrestling #2, Ron Bass, & many more!

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Rasslin 94: GEORGIA 80s SPECIAL! Ole vs. Barnett, & Vince Takes Over TBS (w/Bob Roop)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This week it's a 4.5 hour special edition of Regional Rasslin, as we present a special 3-Part episode all rolled into one MEGA edition of the program. Information so fun and detailed that we wanted to share it with the territory era fans, as we sift through Ole Anderson's book "Inside Out: How Corporate America Destroyed Professional Wrestling". Bob Roop discusses the business practices of Ole Anderson and Jim Barnett in Georgia Championship Wrestling in the early 1980s. We go deep behind the scenes as first, we discuss Ole's expansion into Ohio, Michigan, and West Virginia. How it all came about, dealing with the Sheik & Vince McMahon Sr., the power of cable TV, making syndicated TV deals, the cities & average revenue! Then, we dive into Ole's thoughts on promoter Jim Barnett, accusations on Barnett skimming money off the top across all the cities, crooked State Athletic Commissions, Fire Marshals. From there we talk the many issues between Ole Anderson and Jim Barnett. Ole's accusations of Jim Barnett stealing money from the Georgia territory, Anderson removing Barnett of his financial "duties", and how the slow takeover of Vince McMahon begins! Finally, we discuss the Vince McMahon buyout of Georgia Championship Wrestling, the wrath of Jim Barnett, Ole Anderson's response, the Brisco "Blood Oath", the end of an era at WTBS, Black Saturday, & more!

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Rasslin 93: The 1977 Jarrett/Gulas Tennessee Split (Part 3 - A "Midget" Beats The Giant?)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Regional Rasslin is back with Guest Steve Crawford for installment #3 in the 1977 Tennessee Project! This week we talk the spring of 77, as Nick Gulas packs up and leaves Memphis after drawing only 400 fans at the Mid-South Coliseum. Meanwhile, Jerry Jarrett continues to thrive in his new promotion as Lance Russell & Dave Brown arrive to host TV! There's a controversy in New York when the Apter Magazines post a story on "The Night a Midget Beat the Giant", implying Jerry Lawler had defeated Andre the Giant in Memphis, hear how Terry Funk stirred the pot and Vince McMahon Sr. was none too pleased! Plus, we talk Paul Orndorff's first push in pro wrestling and feud with Jerry Lawler, "Crazy" Luke Graham returns, Ripper Collins' unique flare, a rookie Jake Roberts & JYD come through town, Jackie Fargo's over-ness, Roughhouse Fargo stops by, George Wagner becomes "Gorgeous" again, an early Bobby Eaton sighting, & so much more!

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Rasslin 92: More L.A. 1980 w/Vandal Drummond (Tolos, Firpo, Ox, Mil, Starr, Blue Demon, More!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Regional Rasslin' returns back to 1980 in Los Angeles to talk more with Guest Vandal Drummond about the dying days of the LeBell territory! This time around we discuss the returns of John Tolos, Pampero Firpo, and The Blue Demon! Plus, Ron Starr's unmasking as the Spoiler, Starr's wild watermelon angle with Walter Johnson and Ron's eventual face turn, Ox Baker hamming it up, Mil Mascaras drawing ability, Tom Prichard vs. The Hood (John Mantell) in the battle of the undefeateds, Referee Johnny "Red Shoes" Dugan, L.A. Steel Cage Rules, Buddha Khan, Assassin (Tom Renesto Jr.) & brother Tim Tall Tree, Umanoseke Ueda, Chic Donovan, & much more!

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Rasslin 91: Memphis 5/11/85 (Brody Turns On Lawler, Bill Dundee Returns!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This week, Regional Rasslin' returns to Memphis 1985 yet again w/Guest Gene Jackson looking at May 11th - 17th of 1985. Bruiser Brody turns on Jerry Lawler. Brody acquires a new partner in Kareem Muhammad, but the King announces the return of "Superstar" Bill Dundee! Jerry Oski WINS the Southern Heavyweight Title from... AND LOSES the Title back to Randy "Macho Man" Savage. Plus, Billy Travis joins the PYTs, Dr. D already gone, Jerry Jarrett in a pink suit, Mr. Wrestling is unmasked, Fabs phone it in, Tojo tries on hats, Constance & Ashley finish up, the Softball Top 10 in Memphis, fun soundbites, & much more!

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Rasslin 90: Memphis 5/4/85 (Bruiser Brody Arrives, Dr. D Outs Lawler's "Disease")

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This week, Regional Rasslin' returns to Memphis 1985 w/Guest Gene Jackson looking at May 4th - 10th of 1985. The always controversial "Dr. D" David Schultz doesn't disappoint as this week the Swastika wearing heel outs Jerry Lawler's "disease". Also, Jerry Oski shocks the world by defeating the Macho Man for the Southern Title! Jerry Jarrett comes out of retirement to reform his team with Tojo Yamamoto. Tom Renesto announced as the new matchmaker and declares new rules in the territory that are IMMEDIATELY overlooked. Bruiser Brody arrives in Memphis for a tag war pitting Lawler & Brody vs. Dr. D & Randy Savage! Billy Travis gets a push.. as a heel! Plus, The Fabulous Ones come after the PYT Express, Kareem Muhammad, Constance & Ashley, the Batten Twins, Battle of the DJs Results, SOUNTBITES from interviews with Macho Man, Lawler, Schultz, & more!

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Rasslin 89: Los Angeles 1980 w/Vandal Drummond (Andre vs. Race, Guerreros vs. Evans, Twin Devils)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Regional Rasslin' is back with Special Guest Co-Host Vandal Drummond as we begin to talk the dying days of the old LeBell Los Angeles territory! This week we begin to dive into the year of 1980 and discuss an insane amount of topics and talents including... Harley Race vs. Andre the Giant, Al Madril, John Mantell (The Hood), Gordman & Goliath, Dario Romero, Bengali, Mr. Mexico, the Twin Devils, Chief Running Hill, the Mando & Chavo Guerrero vs. Jack & Ray Evans feud, manager Pete Collins, Carlos Mata, Mickey Doyle, "Cowboy" Tom Prichard, Pistol Pete Marquez, booker Tom Renesto, Jeff Walton, Chic Donovan, Cool Cat Clark (The Whip?), Victor Rivera, the return of Pampero Firpo, Apollo Jalisco (El Medico), Dr. Hiro Ota, the evolution of Arias Romero, whose idea was "The Monster", Lucha Magazines inadvertently ruining LA Storylines, Joe Nova, Frank Monte, & more! Plus, Vandal also cracks the mystery of Luis Mariscal being named "Sweet Brown Sugar" and a special tribute to the recent passing of Tom Hankins.

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Rasslin 88: Chicago Wrestling Part 1 (Gagne, Bruiser, Heenan, Dusty, More!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

It's a new project on Regional Rasslin' featuring Special Guest Richard Vicek joining to begin our discussion of the Chicago Wrestling Club (1966 - 1983). Promoters Verne Gagne, Dick the Bruiser & Wilbur Snyder combined their talent from the AWA & WWA respectively to form amazing events in the "Windy City". We also talk promoter Fred Kohler, Bob Luce, Bobby Heenan, Bruiser, Da Crusher, major events in Comiskey Park & Soldier Field, plus Richard shares TEN super rare audio interviews recorded back in the 60s & 70s featuring the likes of Verne Gagne, Dr. X (Dick Beyer), a young Dusty Rhodes, Superstar Graham, Bobby Heenan, & more! (Guest Note: Richard Vicek is the author of the book "BRUISER: The World's Most Dangerous Wrestler")

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Rasslin 87: The 1977 Jarrett/Gulas Tennessee Split (Part 2 - Running Opposition)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:04:00 -0500

Regional Rasslin' returns with Guest Steve Crawford as we continue the story of the 1977 Tennessee split between Jerry Jarrett vs. Nick Gulas. The War Begins in March as the two promotions begin running opposition in Memphis, we look at rosters, the glaring attendance difference, the change in TV stations, Lance Russell, Abdullah the Butcher, Jim White's departure from full-time wrestling, talent jumping to Jarrett, the Commercial Appeal Newspaper articles, & so much more!

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BONUS: TOMMY RICH TALKS HIS FEUD WITH BUZZ SAWYER!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 17:32:44 -0500

REGIONAL RASSLIN' BONUS EPISODE - A Dangerous Conversation with Gene Jackson interviewing "Wildfire' Tommy Rich & Doug Gilbert. The topic this week is the legendary feud between Rich & Buzz Sawyer!!! If you were a fan of Georgia Championship Wrestling in the early 80s, there was no feud more talked about or more memorable than Tommy "Wildfire" Rich vs. "Mad Dog" Buzz Sawyer. As most folks know, this feud came to a head in a famous steel cage match that would be known as the "Last Battle of Atlanta". The match is memorable for many reasons. One of the reasons is the cage itself, it was unique in the fact that it was a steel cage that also had a chain link top that would go on to inspire the WWE's HELL IN A CELL cage years later. It's also famous because for decades it was believed that no footage of this match existed, it was the holy grail of the pro wrestling tape traders from the VHS days into the DVD days. But mostly it was memorable because it was an exclamation point on a violent and bloody feud that lasted over two years. This week, Doug & Tommy discuss the feud with Buzz Sawyer and everything that led up to it, the match itself, and even a few things you may not remember that happened after it. Check it out!

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BONUS: BOB ROOP TALKS GEORGIA WRESTLING!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 17:31:18 -0500

REGIONAL RASSLIN' BONUS EPISODE - Featuring Bob Roop, as we begin to discuss Bob's lengthy run working for Ole Anderson and Georgia Championship Wrestling in the early 1980s. We talk leaving Mid-South and heading to Georgia, the passing of Bob's father during that time period, Bob's real feelings behind stretching marks and the "incident" from Florida that was aired by the WWE, working in the office for Ole and what it entailed, the 3 men Ole trusted, babysitting Buzz Sawyer, Tommy Rich's car wreck and run-in with the law, Buck Robley's plan to run opposition, what got Les Thatcher and Ronnie West fired, Ole's sense of humor, the Iron Sheik, Brad Armstrong, Jack Brisco, the Road Warriors, Bob's "fat ass", and so much more!

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Rasslin 86: Finishing the GEORGIA 1981 Project! (Two Holiday Omni Cards & Final TV!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

It's the final episode of the Georgia 1981 Project with Guest Jammie Ward. We wrap up the year by looking at TWO holiday Omni events from Christmas Night & New Year's Night in Atlanta. Plus, smack dab in between we talk the final edition of 1981 GCW TV! We talk Tommy Rich, Masked Superstar, Super Destroyer, Rod Piper, Buzz Sawyer, Brad & Bob Armstrong, Andre the Giant, Terry Gordy, Austin Idol, Ole Anderson, Terry & Dory Funk Jr., Michael Hayes, Kabuki, Big Red, Leroy Brown, Mr. Wrestling #2, Stan Hansen, Dick Slater, Jim Garvin, Kevin Sullivan, Ron Bass, Gran Apollo, Paul Jones, the late Ricky Harris, Jammie's Top Ten of 81, & so much more!

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Rasslin 85: Memphis - April 27, 1985 ("Dr. D" David Schultz Returns to Memphis!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

This week, Regional Rasslin' returns to Memphis 1985 w/Guest Gene Jackson! Hot off his 20/20 segment with John Stossel AND his firing from the WWF, we see the return of "Dr. D" David Schultz! Plus, Kareem Muhammad arrives, Jerry Lawler throws a fireball & Lance Russell isn't amused, Koko Ware lashes the hell out of the Battens, Bruiser Brody is headed in, Jerry Oski has issues with Lanny Poffo, The Fabs have a surprise, Moondog is MIA, Battle of the DJ's. & much more fun to be had!

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Rasslin 84: Talking 1970s Los Angeles w/Guest Vandal Drummond

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

This week's Regional Rasslin' begins another new project as longtime Los Angeles wrestling historian, superfan, and wrestler himself, Vandal Drummond joins the program! We set the stage for the "Dying Days of L.A." project where we will be talking the final years of the LeBell territory circa 1980-1982. But this week, Vandal goes back in time and talks the peaks and valleys of the old Hollywood Wrestling territory throughout the 1970s. From the Roddy Piper/Chavo Guerrero feud to the "Bionic Wrestler" Lars Anderson, from the over the top Terry Funk promos to losing the KCOP TV studios. We also discuss the announcers (both English & Spanish), Gordman & Goliath, The Hollywood Blondes, Titanes en el Ring, and everything else going on during the mid to late 70s on the local wrestling scene. Plus, who aided Dr. Jerry Graham in his brief run/departure from the west coast? All of that, and so much more! A fun interview throughout!

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Rasslin 83: The Jarrett/Gulas Split 1977 (Setting the Stage)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

NEW YEAR, NEW PROJECTS! Special Guest Steve Crawford returns as we kick off 2025 on Regional Rasslin' with the first new project of the year... This week we set the stage for the 1977 Tennessee Territory Split between Jerry Jarrett vs. Nick Gulas & Roy Welch. In this episode we go back in time and talk the lay of the land, the backstory of the territory, the promoters involved, the cities involved, the talent involved (even Dr. Frank), where it all went awry, and we cover the first 2 months of 1977 results & info! Using the most vast array of sources possible, listen as Steve & Ray breakdown the entire split over this multiple-episode project!

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Rasslin 82: FINISHING THE UWF IN 1986 PROJECT!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

It's the final installment of the 1986 UWF PROJECT! Special Guest Roman Gomez returns to the show as we say goodbye to the Cowboy's Universal Wrestling Federation and take a look into the final 2 weeks of December '86, featuring UWF Champion The One Man Gang vs. "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan in a wild brawl, Eddie Gilbert & Missy Hyatt gloat, The Freebirds feud with the Fantastics, Sting & Rick Steiner vs. Hacksaw Duggan & Terry Taylor, The Fantastics vs. Jack Victory & Mike George, Brickhouse Brown Returns, "Dr. Death" Steve Williams dominates, Michael Hayes talks conspiracies & Bill Watts responds, plus action with Iceman King Parsons, The Missing Link, Dark Journey, Angel of Death, Sunshine, Chavo Guerrero, Gary Young, Duggan & Terry Taylor capture the UWF Tag Titles from Leroy Brown & Bill Irwin, the final TOP 10 of 1986, holiday greetings from many UWF stars... and Jeff Raitz! All of that, and more! Join us as we close out the UWF 86 project with a bang!

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Rasslin 81: Georgia - DECEMBER 1981 (Dusty Vows WAR On Kabuki!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Wishing Happy Holidays & a Merry Christmas to all as Regional Rasslin' returns with Guest Jammie Ward and this, the penultimate episode of the Georgia Championship Wrestling 1981 Project! It's the episode before the last, as we talk everything from mid-December 81 as Dusty Rhodes vows WAR on the Great Kabuki, Roddy Piper has a verbal altercation with the Armstrongs, The Masked Superstar & Super Destroyer introduce a THIRD masked man in The Assassin, but that's okay because Big Red & Leroy Brown have a GIANT surprise in return! Plus, Tommy Rich gets his shot at NWA Champ Ric Flair, while Abdullah the Butcher looks to collect the Bounty on the head of the Wildfire. Buzz Sawyer begins to ascend up the ranks, Ron Bass arrives as Steve O makes his final appearance, Mike Davis returns, Kevin Sullivan teams with Wayne Farris, the Freebirds clearly in the dog house, while Austin Idol does battle with Michael Hayes, & much more!

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Rasslin 80: UWF DECEMBER 1986 (The Battle of Death! Hair Cream! Hacksaw/Gang Brawl!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The PENULTIMATE Episode of the UWF 1986 Project has arrived... the episode before the last... Looking at the first half of December 1986 in the Cowboy's Universal Wrestling Federation, along with Guest Co-Host Roman Gomez! Look out Savannah Jack & company, as Michael Hayes brings back the infamous "Hair Removal Cream"! Terry Taylor teams with various partners, in pursuit of the Tag Titles currently held by Bad Leroy Brown & Wild Bill Irwin. The Freebirds aren't happy with their current situation after losing the gold, and are seeking revenge against anyone that stands in their way. It's the BATTLE OF DEATH as Steve "Dr Death" Williams faces The Angel of Death! "Hacksaw" Duggan isn't waiting for title shots as he has a pull apart brawl with UWF Champ One Man Gang. Mike George returns to the Mid-South to replace John Tatum. It's a MIRACLE as Eddie Gilbert is healed from his blindness, just in time to attack the Missing Link! Eli the Eliminator makes his TV Debut. Plus action with Chavo Guerrero, The Fantastics, Stick Steiner, Sting, & many more! There's plenty going on, but the booking is more than suspect, listen as Roman & Ray talk the current state of the UWF.

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Episode 79: Memphis - April 20, 1985 (Lawler Returns! Heartthrobs, Playboys, & Moondogs!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

This week on Regional Rasslin', Guest Gene Jackson returns to discuss April 20th - 26th, 1985 in the Memphis territory! The big news this week is THE RETURN OF THE KING!!! Jerry Lawler returns after a month on the shelf to exact revenge on the man that put him out... one "Macho Man" Randy Savage! The Fabulous Ones come after the PYT Express to regain the Southern Tag Titles. See who is victorious when the "Universal Heartthrob" battles the "International Playboy", it's Austin Idol vs. Bobby Colt! It also appears that we've been pronouncing Jerry Oski's name wrong all along! The Macho Man destroys the Batten Twins on TV. The CWA runs a joint show at the Coliseum with Ann Gunkel's All-South promotion featuring "Wildfire' Tommy Rich vs. Moondog Rex, Randy Rose, Doug Somers, Chic Donovan, & more! Random match alert, as Tommy Gilbert faces... Tommy Marlin.. in a Street Fight, no less!?!? Plus, Jerry Lawler Show features the King interviewing nemesis Nick Bockwinkel, & more!

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Episode 78: Georgia - NOV / DEC 1981 (Superstar Regains Title, Piper Prods Armstrong)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

This week Regional Rasslin' returns to 1981 in Georgia Championship Wrestling w/Guest Jammie Ward as we close out November and kick off early December of 81. The Masked Superstar returns, and with the help of the Super Destroyer, the Superstar defeats "Wildfire" Tommy Rich to regain the National Title. But look out masked men, Big Red has some revealing photos, promising to expose the heel tandem and their cheating ways! Roddy Piper continues to poke the bear that is "Bullet" Bob Armstrong, as Piper continues to take jabs at son Brad Armstrong. Find out what happens when BOTH of your participants in the "Stanley Works, Match of the Month" are injured and can't compete. There's a new Sheriff in town as "Bad, Bad" Leroy Brown arrives to put away the rulebreakers, dubbing himself the "policeman" of GCW.. Austin idol beware! Plus, Michael Hayes continues to be phased out on TV, Kevin Sullivan & Wayne Farris team, Buzz Sawyer quickly turns heel, I think we've cracked the formula of a Mike Jackson match, future 'Fantastic' Tommy Rogers pays some dues, the grizzled team of Ole Anderson & Ray Stevens join forces, Jimmy Garvin arrives in Georgia, and more action involving Terry Gordy, Es Gran Apollo, the French Angel, & more!

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

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

This week on Regional Rasslin', Guest Roman Gomez returns as we head back to the UWF 1986 Project. It's our final "UWF NEWS" segment, and there's plenty of it. Talking both the Terry Gordy & John Tatum car accidents, Buddy Landel's departure, Thanksgiving Superdome Detailed Results, the Cowboy invading the Alabama/Continental territory & more. Then from there, we review the final week of November 86 TV! The PWI Tournament begins with a DREAM MATCH, which sees Steve "Dr. Death" Williams battle a young STING! Eddie Gilbert goes "BLIND"! Opposites attract as Hacksaw Duggan & Terry Taylor form a team to come after Skandor Akbar's Tag Team Champions Leroy Brown & Wild Bill Irwin. Chavo Guerrero battles "Hollywood" John Tatum. Buddy Roberts asks Art Crews to step aside for a TV TItle shot vs. Savannah Jack, find out Art's surprising response! Jim Duggan faces the challenge of Akbar's "Bounty Hunter". The Angel of Death is looking ROUGH. Plus, UWF Champion One Man Gang, Tag Champs Leroy Brown & Bill Irwin, Rick Steiner, Gary Young, Chavo Guerrero, the Missing Link, disheveled Freebirds, tag action with The Fantastics vs. Jack Victory & Tatum, & more! Listen as we begin to call the booking into question, and we're not alone as the Mid-South fans slowly begin to disappear from the Tapings. It's the beginning of the end for the UWF, and we're here for it...

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Episode 76: Memphis - April 13, 1985 (The Macho Man Attacks Lance Russell!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

This week on Regional Rasslin', Guest Gene Jackson returns to tackle more 1985 Memphis goodness as we continue through April 1985. The TV program gets a new intro & theme, but everything that can go wrong, does... The Macho Man attacks Lance Russel, but stay tuned to find out why nobody cared... There's no Dave Brown so Lance Russell is forced to go at it alone as the Top Rope Breaks... TWICE... Audio issues with Nick Bockwinkel's phone call, Steve Keirn cusses on air, we say goodbye to Cyclops, Sweet Daddy Siki, Eddie Gilbert & Dutch Mantel. Plus, Constance & Ashley the "world beaters", Jerry Oski has issues with Mike Sharpe, Bobby Colt arrives, and Mid-South Coliseum action sees Southern Champion Randy Savage takes on Nick Bockwinkel, and the PYT's defeat The Fabs for the Tag Team belts.

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Episode 75: Georgia - November 1981 (Masked Superstar Returns, Thanksgiving Omni)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #75 - GEORGIA 1981 - Nov. 7th - 26th 1981 (w/Guest Co-Host Jammie Ward)
This week Regional Rasslin' looks at NOVEMBER 1981 in Georgia Championship Wrestling w/Guest Jammie Ward as we look at nearly 3 weeks of that sweet Georgia goodness. The Masked Superstar has his ban lifted as he returns for revenge and regain "his" National Title from "Wildfire" Tommy Rich. Speaking of Tommy, the Wildfire also has a run in with current NWA World Champion Ric Flair on TV that leads to a wild brawl! Let's not forget BIG RED is back in the territory to team with Michael Hayes in his feud against Terry Gordy & Austin Idol. Roddy Piper takes issue with Brad & Bob Armstrong. Ole Anderson is back in town, and he's here to stay. After some changes in the tourney, the National Tag Team Title Tournament goes down Thanksgiving night at the Omni! Find out who walked out the victors. Plus, El Gran Apollo arrives, a babyface Buzz Sawyer, Mike Jackson scores a win, and so much more!

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

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

REGIONAL RASSLIN’ PODCAST EPISODE #074 (UWF 1986 – Nov. 15th – 28th, 1986)
Regional Rasslin returns to November of 1986 in the UWF! Guest Roman Gomez returns to talk the infamous episode of UWF TV that saw THREE TITLE CHANGES takes place in a single hour! Plus, we talk a Steel Cage Match, Country Whipping Tag, 6-Man Elimination match where the loser's valet is spray painted yellow (or are they?)! NEW UWF Champion One Man Gang battles Ted Dibiase, Terry Gordy suffers an "injury", Buddy Roberts vs. Savannah Jack for the TV Title, John Tatum & Jack Victory vs Leroy Brown & Bill Irwin for the Tag belts, Jack Victory aligns with Buddy Landel... but then Buddy, gets fired. Join us as we look at 2 more weeks of UWF TV (including the Power Pro shows), and then cover the underwhelming cards on the Thanksgiving Superdome event and the following day in Houston. If we could pinpoint a timeframe that the UWF began to lose its edge... we're in the midst of it right now, and we break it all down for you this week!

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

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

This week on Regional Rasslin', Guest Gene Jackson returns to tackle more 1985 Memphis goodness as we enter the month of April. Just in time for the Easter holiday, CYCLOPS finally arrives from "Greece"! Plus, Randy "Macho Man" Savage takes issue with Japanese photographer Jimmy Suzuki, The Fabs have a run-in with the PYT's & Poffo Express, Tux Newman picks up SHOUTING as his new gimmick, we talk The King still MIA, can the Batten Twins put together two TV wins in a row(?), Sweet Daddy Siki is STILL HERE, as is Mike Sharpe, plus Steve Constance, Tim Ashley, Jerry Oski, & so much more fun conversation throughout!

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

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

This week Regional Rasslin' heads back to the fall of 1981 in Georgia Championship Wrestling w/Guest Jammie Ward. We close out October 81 with a true Halloween Treat as RODDY PIPER makes his GCW debut alongside Gordon Solie. Plus, we look at early November, and all the new and returning names like big Stan Hansen, Austin Idol darlin', Brad & Bullet Bob Armstrong, The New Zealand Sheepherders, The Minnesota Wrecking Crew, & Big Red, just to name a few! Also, another big Omni card, Otis Sistrunk Retires, the Tag Titles are vacant, NWA World Champion Ric Flair vs. Tommy Rich, The Great Kabuki attacks Dusty Rhodes, a masked man attacks Michael Hayes in the studio, no more Mr. Nice Gordy, is Super Destroyer the Superstar(?), Karate Master Steve O, Grumpy Wrestling #2, Great Mephisto & Ray Stevens aren't playing around, Gary Hart talks "squatting in the bush", and so much more!

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Episode 71: UWF - NOVEMBER 1986 (It's Sunshine, a Dark Journey, & The Angel of Death)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Regional Rasslin' is back with the 1986 UWF Project and Guest Roman Gomez to talk NOVEMBER 86 in the Cowboy's promotion. Missy Hyatt & Eddie Gilbert outdo themselves as they repeatedly attack Dark Journey, ruining her Special Presentation ceremony, KO'ing her with the infamous Gucci purse, and spray painting DJ yellow! SUNSHINE debuts as the new valet of The Fabulous Freebirds! "Hollywood" John Tatum & Jack Victory defeat The Fantastics to become the NEW UWF Tag Team Champions! The Angel of Death debuts! Buddy Roberts maims Terry Taylor. Bill Watts returns to commentary in typical Cowboy fashion! Just when it appeared as if Ted Dibiase had defeated Terry Gordy for the UWF Title, legalities tell us a different story. Battle of Missy's boyfriends - Old vs. New, when John Tatum takes on Eddie Gilbert. Savannah Jack has found some friends in his war against the Akbar Army. Mixed Tag - Missing Link & Journey vs. Gilbert & Hyatt. Sting & Rick Steiner have their hands full in matches against The Fantastics and the team of Iceman Parson & Chavo Guerrero. County Whippin - Ted Dibiase vs. Michael Hayes. One Man Gang destroys Mike Reed. Plus, sound the alarm... there's a BOYD PIERCE sighting! We talk Chris Adams' legal issues, the UWF continues to bury World Class, and is Jim Duggan making a jump to the WWF? All of that, and so much more!

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Episode 70: Memphis - March 30, 1985 (King Hospitalized, Lanny's Suit of Armor)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Another super fun Memphis 85 edition of Regional Rasslin', as Gene Jackson returns as guest co-host. This week we talk March 30th TV through April 5th on the CWA circuit. The Macho Man's reign as Southern Champion intensifies when he puts Jerry Lawler out on a stretcher, into an ambulance, and off to the local hospital. Will the King ever return to Memphis? Lanny Poffo dons his infamous suit of armor... in front of a castle... to recite a poem... in tornado like winds... Plus, Stan Lane takes a jab at Randy Savage in hilarious fashion. The PYT Express continue dominance as Koko Ware finds another victim for his epic Brainbuster. Sweet Daddy Siki returns for his second week of TV as he takes on (and confuses) The Invader. Eddie Gilbert has a big surprise for Dutch Mantel. Steve Constance has ONE move to do... and even messes THAT up. A rare TV win for the Batten Twins. The Pom-pom girls are in town just as Lawler leaves.. coincidence? Prelim wrestler Gary Jackson hails from where??? Nepotism continues as booker Tom Renesto's OTHER son "Tom Branch" arrives. Other action with Mike Sharpe, Jerry Oski, and so much more. Come join us for 100 minutes of laughs and good old school rasslin action in the Memphis territory!

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Episode 69: Dick the Bruiser's WWA! (Talking History, Heenan, Jerry Graham Jr., More)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

This week on Regional Rasslin' we begin to dive into a new project of sorts, as we take a look at the old WWA / Indianapolis territory! We are joined by Dave Dynasty of the "Wrestling Nostalgia" Podcast for this excursion, as we discuss the history of the WWA from the Fred Kohler/Jim Barnett days in Indiana, to Wilbur Snyder & Dick the Bruiser taking over the area in the 1960s. We talk the talents of Bobby Heenan and his feuds with The Bruiser and Sam Menacker, Dick the Bruiser's booking style, the Valiant Brothers, regional announcers, Bruiser invading the Detroit territory and trying to overthrow the Sheik, a failed working agreement with Jerry Jarrett in 1982, the rebranding and new stars of the 1980s, "Bruiser Bedlam" Wrestling, Dr. Jerry Graham Jr., & so much more!

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Episode 68: UWF - Finishing October 1986 (Country Whippin' Tag, Hyatt Turns on Tatum)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

This week we finish out OCTOBER 1986 in the UWF with Guest Roman Gomez! Missy Hyatt turns on John Tatum, Savannah Jack turns baby face vs. Akbar's Army, Country Whippin' Tag Match features Ted Dibiase & Terry Taylor vs. The Freebirds, Tag Champs The Fantastics have their hands full in TWO Title matches... First, vs. John Tatum & Jack Victory, then Rogers & Fulton take on Sting & Eddie Gilbert. Plus, Buddy Landel is back, find out who jobs to a basic shoulder tackle, Power Pro moves to Forth Worth with an all-new format, New Tournament announced, we also talk Stan Hansen negotiations, the passing of Sid, Houston Results, Ginsu Knives, great booking, bad booking, and SO MUCH MORE!!!

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Episode 67: Georgia - October 1981 (Special "Dick in a Box" Edition!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

It's our special "Dick in a Box" edition of Regional Rasslin', as Guest Jammie Ward returns to talk more October 1981 in Georgia Wrestling! DIck Slater explodes from the box to declare himself the partner of Tommy Rich vs. The Great Mephisto & crew. Plus, rematch with new Champ Ric Flair vs. former Champ Dusty Rhodes for the NWA World Title in the Omni, Super Destroyer Arrives, Terry Gordy joins big Jim Duggan for tag team action, Steve O learns Karate, Referee Nick Patrick explains the "Dusty Finish", NWA World Tag Champs Ole & Gene Anderson come to town, find out what happened in the "Baby Bottle" Match between Gordy vs. Michael Hayes, more action involving Mr. Wrestling #2, Bruno Sammartino Jr., Ray Stevens, The Great Kabuki, Ted and Jerry Oates, & so much more!

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Episode 66: Memphis - March 23, 1985 (Sweet Daddy Siki Debuts, Macho Madness)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

It's a most hilarious edition of Regional Rasslin' this week as Guest Gene Jackson returns to talk more Memphis 1985 with Ray Russell. The duo have even more fun than usual... Plenty of laughs as well as your typical Memphis history lesson as they talk the week of March, 23, 1985. SWEET DADDY SIKI arrives to the CWA and turns babyface in record time! The PYT Express are in studio, find out which is the "Pretty Young" and who is the "Thang". Jerry Lawler seeks revenge and the return of his Southern Title from Randy "Macho Man" Savage. Speaking of "Mach", Savage presents his newly won belt on a silver... or rather a GOLDEN platter! But it doesn't end there as Randy proceeds to have the most SAVAGE of squash matches against poor David Johnson. From there, Stan Lane shoots on ring rats. Tux Newman continues to impress (or is it DE-press?) with his questionable comments. Harley Hogg may have SHAT himself. Tommy Gilbert's droopy mask. Speedy Tall Tree busts out an Undertaker dive (that nobody sells). ALL OF THAT, and so much more.... it's LAUGHS GALORE this week!

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Episode 65: Professional Wrestling & The Law (w/Alex B. Long)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

This week is a special edition of Regional Rasslin' as Ray Russell interviews Author & Professor of Law, Mr. ALEX B. LONG about his new book "Professional Wrestling and the Law: Legal Battles from the Ring to the Courtroom". Alex has published over 40 scholarly articles and books on legal topics, and the most recent of which, a book that takes a deep dive into the many different lawsuits, litigation, and legal battles from throughout the history of pro wrestling… Some of the topics from the courtroom that we discuss include, Ron Fuller suing Ron Garvin for the return of the Southeastern Title and $12,000 he loaned Garvin to purchase a boat, The Poffos suing the entire NWA (and then some) for monopolizing the business. Ron Fuller sues the "Knoxville 5" for misleading advertising tactics, the BAN on Women's Wrestling in many states and the crusade led by Betty Niccoli & others to lift the ban! John Tatum's car accident that led to multiple deaths. Plus, we talk the Independent Contractor vs. Employee discussion, paper bags of money being exchanged, Bill Watts breaking kayfabe for the court, a funny "out of character" deposition from The Original Sheik, Promoters maintaining Kayfabe and committing perjury, & more!

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Episode 64: UWF OCTOBER 1986 (REMATCH - Doc vs. Gordy, Chris Adams Debuts, More!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:01:00 -0400

It's Regional Rasslin' #64, featuring Guest Roman Gomez & Ray Russell returning to kick off the first two weeks of OCTOBER 1986 in the UWF! REMATCH - UWF Heavyweight Champion Terry Gordy vs. "Dr. Death" Steve Williams. "Gentleman" Chris Adams DEBUTS vs. Savannah Jack! Buddy Roberts the NEW TV Champion, Iceman Parsons & MIssing Link vs. John Tatum & Jack Victory, Tag Champs Fantastics vs. Sting & Eddie Gilbert, Bill Watts "Man of the Year", Ted Dibiase challenges Terry Gordy inside a STEEL CAGE, Dark Journey still wants a piece of Missy Hyatt, Raw Footage "F-Bombs" from Michael Hayes & Good Old JR, & more!

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Episode 63: GEORGIA 1981 (Tommy's Box, Gordy's Baby Bottle, Superstar Suspended)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:01:00 -0400

Regional Rasslin' is back talking early October 1981 in Georgia Wrestling w/Guest Jammie Ward. We discuss NEW NWA World Champion Ric Flair. What is in Tommy RIch's BOX? Michael Hayes shoves a BABY BOTTLE in Terry Gordy's mouth, George Scott SUSPENDS The Masked Superstar, and Superstar places a BOUNTY on "Wildfire" Tommy Rich... Otis Sistrunk WRESTLES on TV, Ray Stevens & Tor Kamata team up, Bobby Garrett suffers a broken arm, and action with the likes of Mr. Wrestling #2, Steve O, George Wells, Brian Blair, Mike Sharpe, Brian St. John, Terry Gordy, & more!

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Episode 62: Memphis - March 16, 1985 (MACHO MAN WINS GOLD & CAT FIGHT 85!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:01:00 -0400

Please bear with Ray Russell's allergies during the latest episode of Regional Rasslin' #62 as Guest Gene Jackson returns to talk more MARCH 1985 CWA Memphis Wrestling (3/16 - 3/22/85)! Randy Savage tries to "pluck the eyeball" of Jerry Lawler. The PYT Express are headed to Memphis. Tux Newman joins the Lawler Show. Eddie Gilbert & Lanny Poffo unite. The Wild Hoggs get wrestling gear. Tojo Yamamoto makes his first studio appearance of 1985... and so does Speedy Tall Tree (nepotism at its finest). Debbie Combs & Miss Linda have a Cat Fight to close the program! Plus, Mid-South Coliseum action sees Randy Savage capture the Southern Heavyweight Title from the King, & more!
NOTE FROM RAY: I APOLOGIZE FOR MY VOICE DURING PORTIONS OF THIS EPISODE. I WAS DEALING WITH OUTDOOR ALLERGIES AND MY VOICE WAS COMING AND GOING FOR FIVE DAYS. WE NEEDED TO RECORD TO KEEP PUTTING OUT THE CONTENT, SO I POWERED THROUGH IT. FEELING MUCH BETTER NOW. THANKS TO ALL FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING!

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Episode 61: UWF 1986 (UWF Champ Gordy vs. Dr. Death, Missy Hyatt Plays Maid)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:01:00 -0400

Regional Rasslin' returns with Episode #61 as Guest Roman Gomez is back to finish talking SEPTEMBER 1986 in the UWF! It's UWF Heavyweight Champion Terry Gordy vs. "Dr. Death" Steve Williams. Missy Hyatt is Dark Journey's Valet for a Day! TV Champion Terry Taylor vs. One Man Gang. "Bad" Leroy Brown debuts, the Eddie Gilbert/John Tatum feud escalates, New Tag Champions crowned, Danny Hodge appears, Ted Dibiase (and his LEVIS) seek revenge on Michael Hayes, plus action involving Chavo Guerrero, Iceman Parsons, Buddy Roberts, Joe Savoldi, Sting, Rick Steiner, & more!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #061
UWF 1986 - September 20th - 30th, 1986 (w/Guest Co-Host Roman Gomez)
Regional Rasslin' returns with Episode #61 as Guest Roman Gomez is back to finish talking SEPTEMBER 1986 in the UWF! It's UWF Heavyweight Champion Terry Gordy vs. "Dr. Death" Steve Williams. Missy Hyatt is Dark Journey's Valet for a Day! TV Champion Terry Taylor vs. One Man Gang. "Bad" Leroy Brown debuts, the Eddie Gilbert/John Tatum feud escalates, New Tag Champions crowned, Danny Hodge appears, Ted Dibiase (and his LEVIS) seek revenge on Michael Hayes, plus action involving Chavo Guerrero, Iceman Parsons, Buddy Roberts, Joe Savoldi, Sting, Rick Steiner, & more!

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Episode 60: Memphis - March 9, 1985 (Macho Heel Turn, Texas Death, Masks vs. BEARDS!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:01:00 -0400

It's Regional Rasslin' #60 as Guest Gene Jackson returns to talk more MARCH 1985 CWA Memphis Wrestling! THE MACHO MAN TURNS HEEL! REMATCH - Jerry Lawler vs. Nick Bockwinkel for the AWA World Title in a TEXAS DEATH MATCH! Plus, Southern Tag Champs The Fabulous Ones vs. The Interns (it's Masks vs. BEARDS!!!), Tux Newman, the Rock & Roll Express in town, laughs galore, & so much more...

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Episode 59: GEORGIA SEPTEMBER 1981 (NEW World Champ Ric Flair, The Otis Sistrunk Era)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:01:00 -0400

This week marks another 2.5 HOUR MEGA EDITION OF REGIONAL RASSLIN' w/Guest Jammie Ward talking September 1981 in Georgia Wrestling. Featuring NEW NWA World Champion Ric Flair, Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy, Superfly Snuka, Tommy Rich, Masked Superstar, Otis Sistrunk, Mr. Wrestling #2, Tor Kamata, Ray Stevens, & so much more!

REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #059
GEORGIA 1981 - Sept 13 - 27, 1981 (w/Guest Co-Host Jammie Ward)
This week marks another 2.5 HOUR MEGA EDITION OF REGIONAL RASSLIN' w/Guest Jammie Ward talking September 1981 in Georgia Wrestling. Featuring NEW NWA World Champion Ric Flair, Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy, Superfly Snuka, Tommy Rich, Masked Superstar, Otis Sistrunk, Mr. Wrestling #2, Tor Kamata, Ray Stevens, & so much more!

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Episode 58: UWF SEPTEMBER 1986 (Valet for a Day, Lumberjack Tag, Hyatt/Hot Stuff Explode)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:01:00 -0400

It's Regional Rasslin' #58 talking SEPTEMBER 1986 UWF! Guest Roman Gomez returns to talk Missing Link vs. Tatum (Valet for a Day- Hyatt or Journey?!), For the held-up UWF Tag Titles - Fantastics vs. Sting & Eddie Gilbert. TV Champ Terry Taylor vs. Michael Hayes. Lumberjack Tag - Freebirds vs. Ted Dibiase & Dr. Death. Plus, Hyatt & Hot Stuff International explodes, Wild Bill Irwin Debuts, Dibiase's welts, & so much more!

REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #058
UWF 1986 - September 6th - 21st, 1986 (w/Guest Co-Host Roman Gomez)
It's Regional Rasslin' #58 talking SEPTEMBER 1986 UWF! Guest Roman Gomez returns to talk Missing Link vs. Tatum (Valet for a Day- Hyatt or Journey?!), For the held-up UWF Tag Titles - Fantastics vs. Sting & Eddie Gilbert. TV Champ Terry Taylor vs. Michael Hayes. Lumberjack Tag - Freebirds vs. Ted Dibiase & Dr. Death. Plus, Hyatt & Hot Stuff International explodes, Wild Bill Irwin Debuts, Dibiase's welts, & so much more!

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Episode 57: Memphis - March 2, 1985 (Lawler vs. Bockwinkel, Fabs vs. R&Rs, Lanny's Gang Bangs)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:01:00 -0400

It's a hilarious 2-HOUR episode of Regional Rasslin' #57 as Guest Gene Jackson returns to kick off MARCH 1985 CWA Memphis Wrestling! Jerry Lawler challenges Nick Bockwinkel for the AWA World Title... sort of... Plus, Southern Tag Champs The Fabulous Ones vs. Rock & Roll Express, Lanny Poffo talks Gang Bangs, Watermelons seeds everywhere, Lance Russell ate what(?), Macho Man's obsession with "electric fans", Joe Lightfoot goes on the war path, and find out how much money it would take for Troy Graham to spit in his own mammy's face! All of that and so much more... We DARE anyone to listen to this episode and tell us they didn't laugh.

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #057
MEMPHIS EDITION - MARCH 2nd - 8th, 1985 (w/Guest Co-Host Gene Jackson)
A 2-HOUR episode of Regional Rasslin' #57 as Guest Gene Jackson returns to kick off MARCH 1985 CWA Memphis Wrestling! Jerry Lawler challenges Nick Bockwinkel for the AWA World Title... sort of... Plus, Southern Tag Champs The Fabulous Ones vs. Rock & Roll Express, Lanny Poffo talks Gang Bangs, Watermelons seeds everywhere, Lance Russell ate what(?), Macho Man's obsession with "electric fans", Joe Lightfoot goes on the war path, and find out how much money it would take for Troy Graham to spit in his own mammy's face! All of that and so much more... We DARE anyone to listen to this episode and tell us they didn't laugh.

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Episode 56: GEORGIA AUG/SEPT 1981 (Von Erich vs. Snuka, Dusty vs. Race, Title vs. Title, Flair)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:01:00 -0400

A MONSTER 2.5 HOUR EDITION OF REGIONAL RASSLIN' w/GUEST JAMMIE WARD DISCUSSING GEORGIA 1981 for the Aug/Sept timeframe. This week's edition covers TWO EPISODES OF TV... AND TWO OMNI CARDS WITH FULL RESULTS!!! Witness Kevin Von Erich vs. "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka (Both in Boots!), as KEVIN KICKS OUT OF THE SUPERFLY SPLASH!!! Plus, NWA WORLD CAMPION DUSTY RHODES VS. HARLEY RACE, TOMMY RICH VS. MASKED SUPERSTAR (TITLE VS. TITLE), GORDY & SNUKA DEFEND AGAINST MICHAEL HAYES & KEVIN VON ERICH. Plus we talk Ric Flair, Andre the Giant, Tor Kamata, Great Mephisto, Mr. Wrestling #2, Bruiser Brody, Ernie Ladd, Mike Sharpe, George Wells, Steve O, Brian Blair, and so much more!

REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #056
GEORGIA 1981 - AUGUST 29th - Sept 12th, 1981 (w/Guest Co-Host Jammie Ward)
A MONSTER 2.5 HOUR EDITION OF REGIONAL RASSLIN' w/GUEST JAMMIE WARD DISCUSSING GEORGIA 1981 for the Aug/Sept timeframe. This week's edition covers TWO EPISODES OF TV... AND TWO OMNI CARDS WITH FULL RESULTS!!! Witness Kevin Von Erich vs. "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka (Both in Boots!), as KEVIN KICKS OUT OF THE SUPERFLY SPLASH!!! Plus, NWA WORLD CAMPION DUSTY RHODES VS. HARLEY RACE, TOMMY RICH VS. MASKED SUPERSTAR (TITLE VS. TITLE), GORDY & SNUKA DEFEND AGAINST MICHAEL HAYES & KEVIN VON ERICH. Plus we talk Ric Flair, Andre the Giant, Tor Kamata, Great Mephisto, Mr. Wrestling #2, Bruiser Brody, Ernie Ladd, Mike Sharpe, George Wells, Steve O, Brian Blair, and so much more!

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Episode 55: UWF AUG/SEPT 1986 (Dr. Death Returns, Titles Held Up, Love Triangle Engulfed)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:01:00 -0400

Regional Rasslin' returns as Guest Roman Gomez is back to close out AUGUST 1986 in the UWF! Dr. Death Returns from Japan, Skandor Akbar adds to Devastation Inc as Savannah Jack Debuts, the Tatum/Gilbert/Missy Hyatt Love Triangle REALLY heats up, TV Champ Terry Taylor takes on "Hollywood" John Tatum, Eddie Gilbert & Sting defend the UWF Tag Titles vs. The Fantastics in a match that sees the Titles HELD UP by Eddie's own father, Referee Tommy Gilbert! Hacksaw Duggan dons a tuxedo, Ted Dibiase seeks revenge from his Georgia days, "Cowboy" Bill Watts bloodies Michael Hayes, Dr. Death battles Freebird Buddy Roberts in a Steel Cage. Plus, Rick Steiner & Jack Victory team up, One Man Gang, Missing Link, Dark Journey, & so much more!

REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #055
UWF 1986 - AUGUST 23rd - Sept 5th, 1986 (w/Guest Co-Host Roman Gomez)
Dr. Death Returns from Japan, Skandor Akbar adds to Devastation Inc as Savannah Jack Debuts, the Tatum/Gilbert/Missy Hyatt Love Triangle REALLY heats up, TV Champ Terry Taylor takes on "Hollywood" John Tatum, Eddie Gilbert & Sting defend the UWF Tag Titles vs. The Fantastics in a match that sees the Titles HELD UP by Eddie's own father, Referee Tommy Gilbert! Hacksaw Duggan dons a tuxedo, Ted Dibiase seeks revenge from his Georgia days, "Cowboy" Bill Watts bloodies Michael Hayes, Dr. Death battles Freebird Buddy Roberts in a Steel Cage. Plus, Rick Steiner & Jack Victory team up, One Man Gang, Missing Link, Dark Journey, & so much more!

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Episode 54: Memphis 1985 - Week 8 (Macho Man In Studio, What's In The Box?)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:01:00 -0400

Regional Rasslin' #54 is here! Guest Gene Jackson returns to close out February 1985 in the Memphis territory. Featuring "THE MACHO MAN" Randy Savage making his first appearance in the studio for 1985. Plus, Eddie Gilbert brings out a giant BOX... But WHO or WHAT is in the box? Tune in to find out! Jimmy Valiant quits the territory and winds up being replaced by... ABDULLAH THE BUTCHER?! And just where the hell is Stan Lane this time? Jerry Lawler buries Rick Martel, sort of. The Wild Hoggs are coming. The first ever Tag Team Battle Royal in Memphis goes down. And the Terminators continue to regress to unbelievable proportions. All of that, plus some fun Louisville promos, & more!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #054
MEMPHIS EDITION - FEBRUARY 23rd - 26th, 1985 (w/Guest Co-Host Gene Jackson)
Regional Rasslin' #54 is here! We return to close out February 1985 in the Memphis territory. Featuring "THE MACHO MAN" Randy Savage making his first appearance in the studio for 1985. Plus, Eddie Gilbert brings out a giant BOX... But WHO or WHAT is in the box? Tune in to find out! Jimmy Valiant quits the territory and winds up being replaced by... ABDULLAH THE BUTCHER?! And just where the hell is Stan Lane this time? Jerry Lawler buries Rick Martel, sort of. The Wild Hoggs are coming. The first ever Tag Team Battle Royal in Memphis goes down. And the Terminators continue to regress to unbelievable proportions. All of that, plus some fun Louisville promos, & more!

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BONUS EPISODE! AN INTRODUCTION TO USWA 1993 & THE RETRO RE-VIEW PODCAST

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Wed, 29 May 2024 16:48:48 -0400

As we record a slew of new Regional Rasslin' Episodes over this Memorial Holiday week, please enjoy this BONUS Episode of Regional Rasslin' as we introduce you to Gene Jackson's new Retro Wrestling Re-View Podcast, currently covering the 1993 USWA Project!

It's the debut edition of the Retro Wrestling Re-View Podcast! Listen in as Host Gene Jackson welcomes his co-hosts Richard Mullikan and Josh Briley (of P3 Radio) to set the stage, then review & discuss the first week of 1993 in the USWA! "Superstar" Bill Dundee is headed out of the territory for an office job in WCW and wrestles his "final match in the TV-5 studio". "Mean" Mike Miller rang in the New Year "on his back"... because he won't leave until he's ready! Brian Christopher is willing to put everyone's hair on the line (except his own) against Jeff Jarrett's Southern Heavyweight title! Danny Davis is out for revenge against the Masters of Terror and is willing to face them BOTH....in separate singles matches that is... The Moondogs and Richard Lee are babyfaces....no, seriously! And the Dogs are looking to get their USWA tag team titles back from the Harris Twins! Plus, Jerry Lawler has been seen on WWF TV recently, but don't worry USWA fans, just like "Mean" Mike Miller at a New Year's Eve party (the day after New Year's)....the King ain't going nowhere! (No, that sentence isn't a typo...it will make sense after you check out the podcast)

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Episode 53: Memphis Rasslin' w/Steve Crawford & Gene Jackson!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 21 May 2024 13:11:01 -0400

Regional Rasslin' #53 features the returning Memphis Superfan & Historian Steve Crawford to the program talking Jimmy Hart's departure to the WWF, The Macho Man leaving Memphis, T.H. Hart, Playboy Frazier, Troy Graham, the Interns vs. Fabs feud, The Terminators, the Poffo's ICW, the recent Wrestling Legends Convention in Evansville, & more! Then from there, Gene Jackson joins the show to talk even more Memphis goodness as we discuss the upcoming Retro Wrestling Re-View Podcast which kicks off with a USWA 1993 Project!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #053
SPECIAL MEMPHIS EDITION (w/Guest Co-Hosts Steve Crawford & Gene Jackson)
Regional Rasslin' #53 features the returning Memphis Superfan & Historian Steve Crawford to the program talking Jimmy Hart's departure to the WWF, The Macho Man leaving Memphis, T.H.Hart, Playboy Frazier, Troy Graham, the Interns vs. Fabs feud, The Terminators, the Poffo's ICW, the recent Wrestling Legends Convention in Evansville, & more! Then from there, Gene Jackson joins the show to talk even more Memphis goodness as we discuss the upcoming Retro Wrestling Re-View Podcast which kicks off with a USWA 1993 Project!

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Episode 52: UWF AUGUST 1986 (Hyatt & Hot Stuff Merger, Gordy vs. Duggan)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 14 May 2024 00:01:00 -0400

Regional Rasslin' #52 has arrived! Another jam-packed episode with Guest Roman Gomez as we talk AUGUST 1986 UWF News, Results, & TV Reviews! MAJOR UWF TITLE MATCH - UWF CHAMP TERRY GORDY VS. HACKSAW DUGGAN (all parties barred from ringside). Ted Dibiase Returns to brawl with Michael Hayes! One Man Gang makes himself known. TV Champion Terry Taylor impresses. Fantastics & Missing Link vs. Sting, Eddie Gilbert & John Tatum. Jim Ross buries Kamala. The Missy Hyatt/Eddie Gilbert/John Tatum Love Triangle begins! The Glassman arrives. Gustavo Mendoza grabs a win (and a loss). Gary Young P.I., Bill Watts tries to take over Dallas. Results from Kansas City & Houston, and much more!

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Episode 51: Georgia Wrestling Summer 1981 (Brody's Casket, Flair, Andre, Von Erich ALL in Studio)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 07 May 2024 00:01:00 -0400

It's a giant-sized episode of Georgia 1981 this week on Regional Rasslin' w/Guest Jammie Ward. We continue the month of August as Michael Hayes & Andre the Giant ready themselves for Terry Gordy & "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka. Tommy Rich prepares to put his Georgia Title on the line vs. The Masked Superstar. Bruiser Brody brings his "home made coffin" to the studio for the future King Kong Bundy, We look at the unique team of Kevin Von Erich & Mr. Wrestling #2. Plus, Ric Flair appears, Butch Reed finishes up, and we talk George Wells looking good in 81, Rick Ferrera suffering a broken nose, Gordon Solie is having an off week, David Sammartino's potential, & so much more... including SOUNDBITES GALORE!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #051
Georgia Wrestling for August 15th - 29th, 1981 (w/Guest Co-Host Jammie Ward)
It's a gigantic sized episode of Georgia 1981 this week on Regional Rasslin' w/Guest Jammie Ward. We continue the month of August as Michael Hayes & Andre the Giant ready themselves for Terry Gordy & "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka. Tommy Rich prepares to put his Georgia Title on the line vs. The Masked Superstar. Bruiser Brody brings his "home made coffin" to the studio for the future King Kong Bundy, We look at the unique team of Kevin Von Erich & Mr. Wrestling #2. Plus, Ric Flair appears, Butch Reed finishes up, and we talk George Wells looking good in 81, Rick Ferrera suffering a broken nose, Gordon Solie is having an off week, David Sammartino's potential, & so much more... including SOUNDBITES GALORE!

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Episode 50: Memphis 1985 - Week 7 (Gilbert's Army, T.H. Hart, Unmaskings, & A Haircut!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:01:00 -0400

We've reached a milestone with Regional Rasslin' Episode #50! Guest Gene Jackson returns to talk more February 1985 Memphis Wrestling. Featuring the departure of Jimmy Hart and the debut of T.H. Hart! Eddie Gilbert debuts his "Army" and attacks Jerry Lawler. Adrian Street bloodies Randy Savage. Playboy Frazier gets a haircut. The Day Dreamers unmask. The Terminators have what is perhaps the worst wrestling match in a legit promotion. Plus, lots of laughs and fun promos with the likes of "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Troy Graham, Iron Mike Sharpe, "Rick Martel", & so much more!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #050
Memphis Wrestling 85 - Week 7: February 16th - 22nd, 1985 (w/Guest Co-Host Gene Jackson)
We've reached a milestone with Regional Rasslin' Episode #50! Guest Gene Jackson returns to talk more February 1985 Memphis Wrestling. Featuring the departure of Jimmy Hart and the debut of T.H. Hart! Eddie Gilbert debuts his "Army". Adrian Street bloodies Randy Savage. Playboy Frazier gets a haircut. The Day Dreamers unmask. The Terminators have what is perhaps the worst wrestling match in a legit promotion. Plus, lots of laughs and fun promos with the likes of "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Troy Graham, Iron Mike Sharpe, "Rick Martel", & so much more!

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Episode 49: Georgia Wrestling AUGUST 1981 (New Champ, Superstar Back, A GIANT Surprise!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:01:06 -0400

This time on Regional Rasslin', Guest Jammie Ward returns to talk more 1981 in Georgia. We continue into the month of August as Tommy Rich is crowned the NEW Georgia Champion. Ken Patera leaves town. The Masked Superstar returns! Mr. Wrestling II is back! Terry Gordy & Jimmy Snuka dominate the tag scene, but Michael Hayes announces his new partner in crime, one ANDRE THE GIANT! Jammie Ward has a tremendous rant when he recalls whenever Turner Sports programming would interrupt his Saturday Night Rasslin' on TBS! Needless to say, lots of fun this week on the program!!!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #049
Georgia Wrestling for August 3rd - 15th, 1981 (w/Guest Co-Host Jammie Ward)
This time on Regional Rasslin', Guest Jammie Ward returns to talk more 1981 in Georgia. We continue into the month of August as Tommy Rich is crowned the NEW Georgia Champion. Ken Patera leaves town. The Masked Superstar returns! Mr. Wrestling II is back! Terry Gordy & Jimmy Snuka dominate the tag scene, but Michael Hayes announces his new partner in crime, one ANDRE THE GIANT! Jammie Ward has a tremendous rant when he recalls whenever Turner Sports programming would interrupt his Saturday Night Rasslin' on TBS! Needless to say, lots of fun this week on the program!!!

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Episode 48: Memphis 1985 - Week 6 (Lawler vs. Gilbert, Jimmy Hart LEAVES Memphis!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:01:00 -0400

Regional Rasslin' #48 has arrived with Guest Gene Jackson back riding shotgun! We discuss another week of 1985 in Memphis Wrestling, featuring tons of fun conversation and laughs, highlighted by Jerry "The King" Lawler vs. "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert for the Southern Heavyweight Title as stipulations state the LOSER LEAVES (Lawler or Jimmy Hart) for no less than ONE YEAR!!! Plus, the Interns/Fabs feud continues, there's a Mid-American Title Change, Playboy loses a hair match, and so much more!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #048
Memphis Wrestling 85 - Week 6: February 9th - 15th, 1985 (w/Guest Co-Host Gene Jackson)
Regional Rasslin' #48 has arrived with Guest Gene Jackson back riding shotgun! We discuss another week of 1985 in Memphis Wrestling, featuring tons of fun conversation and laughs, highlighted by Jerry "The King" Lawler vs. "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert for the Southern Heavyweight Title as stipulations state the LOSER LEAVES (Lawler or Jimmy Hart) for no less than ONE YEAR!!! Plus, the Interns/Fabs feud continues, there's a Mid-American Title Change, Playboy loses a hair match, and so much more!

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Episode 47: UWF JULY/AUG 1986 (HYATT/HOT STUFF MERGER, BARBED WIRE CAGE!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:01:00 -0400

It's Regional Rasslin' #47, a jam-packed episode with Guest Roman Gomez as we talk JULY/AUGUST 1986 in the UWF. We cover summer news, bar fights, Dallas & Houston Results, plus 2 more weeks of TV! Barbed Wire Cage Match with Terry Taylor & Fantastics vs. Sheepherders & Jack Victory. SIX-MAN ELIIMNATION: The Freebirds vs. Bill Watts, Hacksaw Duggan & Terry Taylor. The Missy Hyatt/Eddie Gilbert MERGER. NEW TAG CHAMPIONS CROWNED when Eddie Gilbert & Sting defeat The Fantastics with help from Missy's loaded Gucci Purse. Rick Steiner joins Hot Stuff International. Ref Bumps. Koko vs. Kamala, Doc vows revenge, & more!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #047
UWF for July 26th - August 8th, 1986 (w/Guest Co-Host Roman Gomez)
It's Regional Rasslin' #47, a jam-packed episode with Guest Roman Gomez as we talk JULY/AUGUST 1986 in the UWF. We cover summer news, bar fights, Dallas & Houston Results, plus 2 more weeks of TV! Barbed Wire Cage Match with Terry Taylor & Fantastics vs. Sheepherders & Jack Victory. SIX-MAN ELIIMNATION: The Freebirds vs. Bill Watts, Hacksaw Duggan & Terry Taylor. The Missy Hyatt/Eddie Gilbert MERGER. NEW TAG CHAMPIONS CROWNED when Eddie Gilbert & Sting defeat The Fantastics with help from Missy's loaded Gucci Purse. Rick Steiner joins Hot Stuff International. Ref Bumps. Koko vs. Kamala, Doc vows revenge, & more!

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Episode 46: Georgia Wrestling JUL/AUG 1981 (Hayes/Gordy Feud Begins)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:01:00 -0400

It's the next episode of Georgia 1981 on Regional Rasslin w/Guest Jammie Ward. We close out July and kick off August as George Scott's run as booker comes to a close. NWA World Champion Dusty Rhodes vs. Bruiser Brody in Columbus, Ohio. Michael Hayes meets El Toro the Bounty Hunter. Plus, Hayes and Terry Gordy have multiple altercations. Ted Dibiase begins to finish up his run in GA. Ken Patera's biggest feat of strength to date. Mr. Wrestling II Returns! Kevin Von Erich arrives. Plus, action with Tommy Rich, Superfly Snuka, Bruno Sammartino Jr., Steve O, & so much more!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #046
Georgia for July 20th - Aug. 2nd, 1981 (w/Guest Co-Host Jammie Ward)
It's the next episode of Georgia 1981 on Regional Rasslin w/Guest Jammie Ward. We close out July and kick off August as George Scott's run as booker comes to a close. NWA World Champion Dusty Rhodes vs. Bruiser Brody in Columbus, Ohio. Michael Hayes meets El Toro the Bounty Hunter. Plus, Hayes and Terry Gordy have multiple altercations. Ted Dibiase begins to finish up his run in GA. Ken Patera's biggest feat of strength to date. Mr. Wrestling II Returns! Kevin Von Erich arrives. Plus, action with Tommy Rich, Superfly Snuka, Bruno Sammartino Jr., Steve O, & so much more!

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Episode 45: Memphis 1985 - Week 5 (Lance Russell Suspends Jimmy Hart! Troy Graham Promos)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:01:00 -0400

Regional Rasslin' #45 is here with Guest Gene Jackson, who returns to talk more 1985 Memphis Wrestling. We kick off FEBRUARY as the blizzard of 85 wreaks havoc on the territory. Included are some great soundbites as Jimmy Hart finds himself SUSPENDED by... LANCE RUSSELL, after the flour fiasco! Troy Graham takes "heel heat" in his promos to a whole new level as he lambastes Steve Keirn's "shell shocked daddy". Eddie Gilbert introduces David Haskins to some snow. Plus, The Terminators are still here, special "Best of" edition of the Lawler show, Louisville Gardens results, and so much more! The CWA is short on talent with the inclimate weather, but Gene & Ray find a way to laugh through the entire week of rasslin' action! Come join in on the fun!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #045
Memphis Wrestling 85 - Week 5: February 2nd - 8th, 1985 (w/Guest Co-Host Gene Jackson)
Regional Rasslin' #45 is here with Guest Gene Jackson, who returns to talk more 1985 Memphis Wrestling. We kick off FEBRUARY as the blizzard of 85 wreaks havoc on the territory. Included are some great soundbites as Jimmy Hart finds himself SUSPENDED by... LANCE RUSSELL, after the flour fiasco! Troy Graham takes "heel heat" in his promos to a whole new level as he lambastes Steve Keirn's "shell shocked daddy". Eddie Gilbert introduces David Haskins to some snow. Plus, The Terminators are still here, special "Best of" edition of the Lawler show, Louisville Gardens results, and so much more! The CWA is short on talent with the inclimate weather, but Gene & Ray find a way to laugh through the entire week of rasslin' action! Come join in on the fun!

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Episode 44: UWF in JULY 1986 (Freebirds Injure Dr. Death, Cowboy's Revenge)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:01:00 -0400

It's Regional Rasslin' #44 with Guest Roman Gomez as we talk JULY 1986 in the UWF. The Freebirds injure Dr. Death, plus Bill Watts returns with his trusty "Wing Clipper" (baseball bat) to exact some revenge. John Tatum & Jack Victory challenge UWF Tag Champs The Fantastics, TV Champion Terry Taylor faces Terry Gordy for the UWF Heavyweight Title, Hacksaw Duggan meets nemesis the One Man Gang, and Freebird Buddy Roberts challenges Terry Taylor for the TV Title. Plus, we talk a "Mink Coat" Battle Royal, the Dark Journey/Missy Hyatt feud, Sting continues his evolution, Freebirds vs. Fantastics, Koko vs. Rick Steiner, Frank Dusek's "Oklahoma Hayride", behind the scenes production, Gary Young's arrival, and so much more.

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #044
UWF for July 12th - 25th, 1986 (w/Guest Co-Host Roman Gomez)
It's Regional Rasslin' #44 with Guest Roman Gomez as we talk JULY 1986 in the UWF. The Freebirds injure Dr. Death, plus Bill Watts returns with his trusty "Wing Clipper" (baseball bat) to exact some revenge. John Tatum & Jack Victory challenge UWF Tag Champs The Fantastics, TV Champion Terry Taylor faces Terry Gordy for the UWF Heavyweight Title, Hacksaw Duggan meets nemesis the One Man Gang, and Freebird Buddy Roberts challenges Terry Taylor for the TV Title. Plus, we talk a "Mink Coat" Battle Royal, the Dark Journey/Missy Hyatt feud, Freebirds vs. Fantastics, behind the scenes production, Gary Young's arrival, and so much more.

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Episode 43: Georgia Wrestling JULY 1981 (MICHAEL HAYES RETURNS!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 11:51:38 -0500

It's another MEGA EDITION of Regional Rasslin' #43 with Guest Jammie Ward as we talk Georgia Championship Wrestling for JULY 1981. Listen with us as MICHAEL HAYES RETURNS AS A BABYFACE IN A MASTER CLASS PROMO! NWA WORLD CHAMPION DUSTY RHODES VS. OLE ANDERSON IN COLUMBUS, then it's The American Dream defending against KEN PATERA at the OMNI on July 19th! Terry Gordy and Michael Hayes begin their issues. Bruiser Brody vs. Blackjack Mulligan in a Texas Street Fight. Tommy Rich proves Ken Patera is full of "hor air". New Tag Champs crowned in "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka & Terry Gordy. Ted Dibiase looks to regain the Tag belts with multiple partners including Steve O and Tommy Rich. Bruno Sammartino Jr. continues to shine, as does the team of Butch Reed & George Wells. Ricky & Robert Gibson say goodbye to the territory. Plus Jammie initiates our very first WRESTLECOPIA DRAWING CONTEST, asking listeners to draw their version of Michael Hayes' friend "FRUMPY"! All of that, and so much more!!!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #043
Georgia for July 6th - July 19th, 1981 (w/Guest Co-Host Jammie Ward)
It's another MEGA EDITION of Regional Rasslin' #43 with Guest Jammie Ward as we talk Georgia Championship Wrestling for JULY 1981. Listen with us as MICHAEL HAYES RETURNS AS A BABYFACE IN A MASTER CLASS PROMO! NWA WORLD CHAMPION DUSTY RHODES VS. OLE ANDERSON IN COLUMBUS, then it's The American Dream defending against KEN PATERA at the OMNI on July 19th! Terry Gordy and Michael Hayes begin their issues. Bruiser Brody vs. Blackjack Mulligan in a Texas Street Fight. Tommy Rich proves Ken Patera is full of "hor air". New Tag Champs crowned in "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka & Terry Gordy. Ted Dibiase looks to regain the Tag belts with multiple partners including Steve O and Tommy Rich. Bruno Sammartino Jr. continues to shine, as does the team of Butch Reed & George Wells. Ricky & Robert Gibson say goodbye to the territory. Plus Jammie initiates our very first WRESTLECOPIA DRAWING CONTEST, asking listeners to draw their version of Michael Hayes' friend "FRUMPY"! All of that, and so much more!!!

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Episode 42: UWF SUMMER OF 1986 (Freebirds Attack Watts, Missy Hyatt & Tatum Arrive!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:29:28 -0500

The Summer of '86 in the UWF continues to heat up as Guest Roman Gomez returns to Regional Rasslin' to discuss the timeframe of June 28th through July 11th, 1986. Just as one book closes, another opens as Bill Watts finishes his feud with a bloodied Eddie Gilbert, only for the FREEBIRDS to attack and maim the Cowboy! Also, Steve "Dr. Death" Williams challenges Terry Gordy for the UWF Title. "Hollywood" John Tatum & Missy Hyatt arrive to wreak havoc on Dark Journey and her Missing Link! Hacksaw Duggan injured again. "Cowboy" Bill Watts battles Sting! Kamala vs. Missing Link. We say goodbye to the Russian Korchenko as another "foreign menace" in The Libyan arrives! It's Koko B. Ware vs. Gustavo Mendoza in a "rematch" from March. Find out where Jim Duggan cashes his checks, Tough Guy! Plus, Houston Results, Ted Dibiase, One Man Gang, The Fantastics, Terry Taylor, Jack Victory, Chavo Guerrero, Jeff Gaylord, and wild 6-Man Action!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #042
UWF for June 28th - July 11th, 1986 (w/Guest Co-Host Roman Gomez)
The Summer of '86 in the UWF continues to heat up as Guest Roman Gomez returns to Regional Rasslin' to discuss the timeframe of June 28th through July 11th, 1986. Just as one book closes, another opens as Bill Watts finishes his feud with a bloodied Eddie Gilbert, only for the FREEBIRDS to attack and maim the Cowboy! Also, Steve "Dr. Death" Williams challenges Terry Gordy for the UWF Title. "Hollywood" John Tatum & Missy Hyatt arrive to wreak havoc on Dark Journey and her Missing Link! Hacksaw Duggan injured again. "Cowboy" Bill Watts battles Sting! Kamala vs. Missing Link. We say goodbye to the Russian Korchenko as another "foreign menace" in The Libyan arrives! It's Koko B. Ware vs. Gustavo Mendoza in a "rematch" from March. Find out where Jim Duggan cashes his checks, Tough Guy! Plus, Houston Results, Ted Dibiase, One Man Gang, The Fantastics, Terry Taylor, Jack Victory, Chavo Guerrero, Jeff Gaylord, and wild 6-Man Action!

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Episode 41: Memphis 1985 - Week 4 (Interns Attack The Fabs' Dads, King & Valiant to Japan)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 00:01:00 -0500

Regional Rasslin' is back with Guest Gene Jackson, who returns to talk more 1985 Memphis Wrestling. We close out the month of January as Jerry Lawler & Jimmy Valiant head off to Japan, The Interns attack The Fabs' Dads, The King picks a fight with a kid, the Terminators return (unfortunately), Jimmy Hart's time is winding down, Mike Sharpe's forearm-o-doom, Eddie Gilbert readies for a Texas Death Match, the dapper Playboy Frazier would KILL for more nuggets, The Road Warriors speak, Adrian Street trains with Richard Simmons, the "butch" Macho Man, & more!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #041
Memphis Wrestling 85 - Week 4: January 26th - February 1st, 1985 (w/Guest Co-Host Gene Jackson)
Regional Rasslin' is back with Guest Gene Jackson, who returns to talk more 1985 Memphis Wrestling. We close out the month of January as Jerry Lawler & Jimmy Valiant head off to Japan, The Interns attack The Fabs' Dads, The King picks a fight with a kid, the Terminators return (unfortunately), Jimmy Hart's time is winding down, Mike Sharpe's forearm-o-doom, Eddie Gilbert readies for a Texas Death Match, the dapper Playboy Frazier would KILL for more nuggets, The Road Warriors speak, Adrian Street trains with Richard Simmons, the "butch" Macho Man, & more!

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Episode 40: Georgia Wrestling on July 4th, 1981 + The Omni 7/5/81!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:01:00 -0500

It's a MONSTER PACKED EDITION of Regional Rasslin' #40 w/Guest Jammie Ward as we talk more Georgia 1981. Soundbites out the wazoo as we go back and listen to newly unearthed audio from the 6/27 TV... Plus, a Battle of the babyfaces is all business as NWA Champ Dusty Rhodes defends against Ted Dibiase! Tommy Rich looks to regain the Georgia Title vs. Ken Patera. We talk Jammie getting WTBS on his cable system, the new team of Terry Gordy & Superfly Snuka continue to dominate, the Blackjack Mulligan/Bruiser Brody feud continues, the final week of June House Shows, Harley Race's NWA Title Rematch vs. Dusty Rhodes, Bruno Sammartino Jr. arrives, Angelo "Ping Pong" Mosca, the July 4th edition of GCW on TBS, and the July 5th Omni card!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #040
Georgia for June 27th - July 5th, 1981 (w/Guest Co-Host Jammie Ward)
It's a MONSTER PACKED EDITION of Regional Rasslin' #40 w/Guest Jammie Ward as we talk more Georgia 1981. Soundbites out the wazoo as we go back and listen to newly unearthed audio from the 6/27 TV... Plus, a Battle of the babyfaces is all business as NWA Champ Dusty Rhodes defends against Ted Dibiase! Tommy Rich looks to regain the Georgia Title vs. Ken Patera. We talk Jammie getting WTBS on his cable system, the new team of Terry Gordy & Superfly Snuka continue to dominate, the Blackjack Mulligan/Bruiser Brody feud continues, the final week of June House Shows, Harley Race's NWA Title Rematch vs. Dusty Rhodes, Bruno Sammartino Jr. arrives, Angelo "Ping Pong" Mosca, the July 4th edition of GCW on TBS, and the July 5th Omni card!

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Episode 39: UWF June '86 - Dibiase vs. Buzz Sawyer, Missing Link Returns, Fantastics vs. Herders

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:01:00 -0500

Regional Rasslin' returns to the UWF to close out the month of June in 1986! Guest Roman Gomez also returns as we look at the 6/14 Superdome Event, plus two more weeks of TV including Ted Dibiase vs. "Mad Dog" Buzz Sawyer, UWF Tag Champs Fantastics vs. The Sheeperders, Dark Journey debuts her man The Missing Link, Maxine & Buzz Sawyer finish up with the territory, TV Champ Terry Taylor vs. Freebird Buddy Roberts, Hacksaw Duggan brawls with Terry Gordy, Referee Tommy Gilbert contemplates resignation of his official position due to son Eddie Gilbert's evil ways, Bill Watts vows revenge on Hot Stuff, the winner of the UWF Trivia contest is drawn, Kamala & One Man Gang team up, Dr. Death vs. The Shadow, Koko B. Ware shines, 6/27 results from Houston, will Jeff Gaylord ever wrestle(?), all of that and so much more!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #039
UWF for June 14th - 27th, 1986 (w/Guest Co-Host Roman Gomez)
Regional Rasslin' returns to the UWF to close out the month of June in 1986! Guest Roman Gomez also returns as we look at the 6/14 Superdome Event, plus two more weeks of TV including Ted Dibiase vs. "Mad Dog" Buzz Sawyer, UWF Tag Champs Fantastics vs. The Sheeperders, Dark Journey debuts her man The Missing Link, TV Champ Terry Taylor vs. Freebird Buddy Roberts, Hacksaw Duggan brawls with Terry Gordy, Referee Tommy Gilbert contemplates resignation of his official position due to son Eddie Gilbert's evil ways, Bill Watts vows revenge on Hot Stuff, the winner of the UWF Trivia contest is drawn, Kamala & One Man Gang team up, Dr. Death vs. The Shadow, Koko B. Ware shines, 6/27 results from Houston, will Jeff Gaylord ever wrestle(?), all of that and so much more!

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Episode 38: Memphis 1985 - Week 3 (Broken Rings, Texas Death, & A Confused Canadian)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:01:00 -0500

Regional Rasslin' is back with Episode #38 as Guest Gene Jackson returns to talk more 1985 Memphis Wrestling! We begin Week #3 of the year looking at the week of January 19th - 25th, 1985. We have so many questions answered from the last episode. Plus, we talk broken rings, a confused Mike Sharpe (Oh, Okay!). Texas Death Matches, legal brass knuckles, Adrian Street Videos, Terry Taylor "Freeze Frame", Jerry Lawler's bad joke during "Viewer Mail", poor weather leading to canceled events, NAILZ arrives in Memphis, Jimmy Valiant in the studio, The Dirty White Boys at T-G-I-Fridays, the epic Soda vs. Pop vs. Coke (vs. Dope?) debate, and so much more!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #038
MEMPHIS 1985 WEEK #3 - JANUARY 19th - the 25th (w/Guest Co-Host Gene Jackson)
Regional Rasslin' is back with Episode #38 as Guest Gene Jackson returns to talk more 1985 Memphis Wrestling! We begin Week #3 of the year looking at the week of January 19th - 25th, 1985. We have so many questions answered from the last episode. Plus, we talk broken rings, a confused Mike Sharpe (Oh, Okay!). Texas Death Matches, legal brass knuckles, Adrian Street Videos, Terry Taylor "Freeze Frame", Jerry Lawler's bad joke during "Viewer Mail", poor weather leading to canceled events, NAILZ arrives in Memphis, Jimmy Valiant in the studio, The Dirty White Boys at T-G-I-Fridays, the epic Soda vs. Pop vs. Coke (vs. Dope?) debate, and so much more!

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Episode 37: Georgia 1981 (Dusty Wins The NWA Title! Gordy & Snuka Team)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:01:00 -0500

It's Regional Rasslin' Episode #37, finishing up JUNE 1981 in GEORGIA with Guest Jammie Ward. Dusty Rhodes wins the NWA WORLD TITLE from Harley Race, Ken Patera defeats Tommy Rich for the Georgia Heavyweight Title, the new tag team of Terry Gordy & Superfly Snuka, The Masked Superstar Returns, Bruiser Brody battles Blackjack Mulligan, Jay Youngblood's "Indian Revenge", & so much more!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #037
FINISHIN UP MAY 1981 IN GEORGIA (w/Guest Co-Host Jammie Ward)
It's Regional Rasslin' Episode #37, finishing up JUNE 1981 in GEORGIA with Guest Jammie Ward. Dusty Rhodes wins the NWA WORLD TITLE from Harley Race, Ken Patera defeats Tommy Rich for the Georgia Heavyweight Title, the new tag team of Terry Gordy & Superfly Snuka, The Masked Superstar Returns, Bruiser Brody battles Blackjack Mulligan, Jay Youngblood's "Indian Revenge", & so much more!

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Episode 36: UWF JUNE 1986 (Gilbert & Russians Attack the Cowboy, Watts Fires Back!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:01:00 -0500

Regional Rasslin' returns with Guest Roman Gomez to discuss JUNE 1986 in the UWF. The Russians & Eddie Gilbert lay a trap for the Cowboy. Bill Watts fights back! Plus, forget "Cat Fights", Maxine & Dark Journey have SHOOT fights. Terry Taylor wins the TV Title from Buzz Sawye. Plus, Dr. Death, Ted Dibiase, Fantastics, Sheepherders, One Man Gang, The Freebirds, & so much more!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #036
UWF JUNE 1986 - Bill Watts HATES Russia! (w/Guest Co-Host Roman Gomez)
Regional Rasslin' returns with Guest Roman Gomez to discuss JUNE 1986 in the UWF. The Russians & Eddie Gilbert lay a trap for the Cowboy. Bill Watts fights back! Plus, forget "Cat Fights", Maxine & Dark Journey have SHOOT fights. Terry Taylor wins the TV Title from Buzz Sawye. Plus, Dr. Death, Ted Dibiase, Fantastics, Sheepherders, One Man Gang, The Freebirds, & so much more!

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Episode 35: Memphis 1985 - Week 2 (Southern Tag Title Tournament)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 00:01:00 -0500

Summa-na-gun! This week on Regional Rasslin', we continue our voyage into 1985 in the Memphis territory with Guest Gene Jackson joining the program. This week we cover the dates of January 8th - 15th, 1985! Including the Southern Tag Team Title Tournament from the Mid-South Coliseum, the Rock & Roll Express return, the Dirty White Boys gets the baby face push of a lifetime, Adrian Street teams with Playboy Frazier for a unique pairing, David Haskins makes his wrestling debut as Gene shares excerpts from an interview he recently conducted with the man known as "Davey Rich". Plus, Randy "Macho Man" Savage, Mike Sharpe, Jimmy Hart, Jerry Lawler, "Hot Stuff" Gilbert, & more!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #035
Memphis 1985 - Week 2 - The Southern Tag Team Title Tournament (w/Guest Co-Host Gene Jackson)

Summa-na-gun! This week on Regional Rasslin, we continue our voyage into 1985 in the Memphis territory with Guest Gene Jackson joining the program. This week we cover the dates of January 8th - 15th, 1985! Including the Southern Tag Team Title Tournament from the Mid-South Coliseum, the Rock & Roll Express return, the Dirty White Boys gets the baby face push of a lifetime, Adrian Street team with Playboy Frazier for a unique pairing, David Haskins makes his wrestling debut as Gene shares excerpts from an interview he recently conducted with the man known as "Davey Rich". Plus, Randy "Macho Man" Savage, Mike Sharpe, Jimmy Hart, Jerry Lawler, "Hot Stuff" Gilbert, & more!

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Episode 34: UWF Heavyweight Title Tournament, Bill Watts "Walking Tall", Barbed Wire Cage!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 11:42:58 -0500

Guest Roman Gomez returns as we head back to May of 1986 in Bill Watts' UWF this week to look at weekend TV for May 25th and the history making UWF Heavyweight Title Tournament on 5/30! We'll talk Terry Gordy the world beater, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan's legit cracked skull, Bill Watts is back and "Walking Tall" once more, the One Man Gang's return, The Sheepherders vs. Fantastics in a Barbed Wire Cage Match, if Ted Dibiase has a Price for Skandor Akbar, Kamala vs. Sting, Dark Journey/Maxine drama, Michael Hayes on commentary, Eddie Gilbert's stable, Dave Peterson leaves town, Gustavo Mendoza gets a win, and so much more!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #034
The UWF Heavyweight Title Tournament, Barbed Wire Cage, Bill Watts "Walking" Tall (w/Guest Co-Host Roman Gomez)
We head back to May of 1986 in Bill Watts' UWF this week to look at weekend TV for May 25th and the history making UWF Heavyweight Title Tournament on 5/30! We'll talk Terry Gordy the world beater, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan's legit cracked skull, Bill Watts is back and "Walking Tall" once more, the One Man Gang's return, The Sheepherders vs. Fantastics in a Barbed Wire Cage Match, if Ted Dibiase has a Price for Skandor Akbar, Kamala vs. Sting, Dark Journey/Maxine drama, Michael Hayes on commentary, Eddie Gilbert's stable, Dave Peterson leaves town, Gustavo Mendoza gets a win, and so much more!

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Episode 33: Memphis 1985 Week 1 (This Is Your Life, Jerry Lawler! Plowboy's Nuggets)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 00:01:00 -0500

This week Regional Rasslin' welcomes Gene Jackson to the program as we begin to cover the end of 1984 and the first week of 1985 in the Memphis Territory! As "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert presents... "This Is Your Life, Jerry Lawler"! Plus, we talk Gordon Solie's departure, Dave Brown's Return, Playboy Frazier's Nuggets, Barbed Wire Action, Jimmy Hart (baby!), Troy Graham (baby, baby!), Andy Kaufman's "piledriver cancer", Jimmy Valiant, The Interns, Dirty White Boys, Nightmares, the masked Day Dreams, newcomer Joe Lightfoot, Tojo Yamamoto, Adrian Street, Macho Man Savage, Iron Mike Sharpe, Danny Hager, Sam Bass, Tommy Gilbert, Jim White, Jerry Bryant, The Jerry Lawler Show, & more!

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This week Regional Rasslin' welcomes Gene Jackson to the program as we begin to cover the end of 1984 and the first week of 1985 in the Memphis Territory! As "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert presents... "This Is Your Life, Jerry Lawler"! Plus, we talk Gordon Solie's departure, Dave Brown's Return, Playboy Frazier's Nuggets, Jimmy Hart (baby!), Troy Graham (baby, baby!), Andy Kaufman's "piledriver cancer", The Interns, Dirty White Boys, Nightmares, the masked Day Dreams, newcomer Joe Lightfoot, Tojo Yamamoto, Adrian Street, Macho Man Savage, Iron Mike Sharpe, Danny Hager, Sam Bass, Tommy Gilbert, Jim White, Jerry Bryant, The Jerry Lawler Show, & more!

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Episode 32: Georgia JUNE 1981 (Freebirds Finish Up, Dusty #1 Contender, New Tag Champs)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:01:00 -0500

Regional Rasslin' returns with Guest Jammie Ward and more Georgia 1981. The George Scott era begins as we dive into the month of June. The Fabulous Freebirds finish up, Dusty Rhodes named the new #1 contender to Harley Race's NWA World Title, "Precious" Paul Ellering arrives and cuts some crazy promos, we crown NEW National Tag Team Champions in Steve O & Ted Dibiase, more Ken Patera feats of strength, Superfly Snuka headed in, Bruiser Brody prepares for Blackjack Mulligan, Sgt. Jacques Goulet pops in, Bruce Reed demoted under the new booking regime, and so much more!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #032
JUNE 1981 IN GEORGIA (w/Guest Co-Host Jammie Ward)
Regional Rasslin' returns with Guest Jammie Ward and more Georgia 1981. The George Scott era begins as we dive into the month of June. The Fabulous Freebirds finish up, Dusty Rhodes named the new #1 contender to Harley Race's NWA World Title, "Precious" Paul Ellering arrives and cuts some crazy promos, we crown NEW National Tag Team Champions in Steve O & Ted Dibiase, more Ken Patera feats of strength, Superfly Snuka headed in, Bruiser Brody prepares for Blackjack Mulligan, Sgt. Jacques Goulet pops in, Bruce Reed demoted under the new booking regime, and so much more!

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Episode 31: UWF MAY 1986 - The Cowboy Kicks Some Fanny! Dibiase Returns!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:01:00 -0500

We're back with more 1986 UWF, now in the month of May! "Cowboy" Bill Watts proves to be the highlight of this episode as he finally takes a stand against Eddie Gilbert and his Russian Korchenko. Watts is forced into getting physical as he fights off the foes with the help of Dr. Death. Then later in the episode, Watts cuts a very heated promo to boot! From there, it's "tea time" with Dark Journey and Lady Maxine. Ted Dibiase returns from Japan. The Sheepherders/Fantastics feud rages on. Hacksaw Duggan & Koko Ware vs. Sting & Korchenko. UWF Tag Champs Fantastics vs. Rick Steiner & Buzz Sawyer. Terry Taylor battles Jack Victory. Bladerunner Rock (Ultimate Warrior) vs. Tracy Smothers. Brett Wayne Sawyer & Dave Peterson take a trip down Badstreet USA against the Fabulous Freebirds. Plus, Kamala mauls the competition, and excellent throwback matches featuring Chavo Guerrero vs. Mr. Olympia and Ted Dibiase vs. Dick Murdoch! Guest Co-Host Roman Gomez returns to the program to aid Ray in breaking it all down!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #031
UWF MAY 1986 - THE COWBOY COMES BACK! (w/Guest Co-Host Roman Gomez)
We're back with more 1986 UWF, now in the month of May! "Cowboy" Bill Watts proves to be the highlight of this episode as he finally takes a stand against Eddie Gilbert and his Russian Korchenko. Watts is forced into getting physical as he fights off the foes with the help of Dr. Death. Then later in the episode, Watts cuts a very heated promo to boot! From there, it's "tea time" with Dark Journey and Lady Maxine. Ted Dibiase returns from Japan. The Sheepherders/Fantastics feud rages on. Hacksaw Duggan & Koko Ware vs. Sting & Korchenko. UWF Tag Champs Fantastics vs. Rick Steiner & Buzz Sawyer. Terry Taylor battles Jack Victory. Bladerunner Rock (Ultimate Warrior) vs. Tracy Smothers. Brett Wayne Sawyer & Dave Peterson take a trip down Badstreet USA against the Fabulous Freebirds. Plus, Kamala mauls the competition, and excellent throwback matches featuring Chavo Guerrero vs. Mr. Olympia and Ted Dibiase vs. Dick Murdoch! Guest Co-Host Roman Gomez returns to the program to aid Ray in breaking it all down!

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Episode 30: Memphis Wrestling 1985 - Setting The Stage!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 01:06:56 -0500

We begin our latest venture back in time to 1985 in the Memphis Wrestling territory! Guest Steve Crawford joins the program to set the stage for 1985 in the CWA by talking a variety of topics and bring everyone up to speed on the product. We discuss the changes in the wrestling business, the WWF's national expansion, Pro Wrestling USA, the Memphis/Georgia alliance that lasted only 2 months, Gordon Solie replacing Dave Brown on commentary (BRU-THER), Angelo Poffo's ICW, Jerry Lawler's jealousy with the Fabs, Jerry Jarrett paying for Jimmy Valiant's "black house", Rick Rude's face turn, where does Korchenko rate on the list of wrestling "Russians", & more! From there, to prepare for the new year we look over a pair of late December 1984 Mid-South Coliseum cards, we also take a gander at the January 1985 Mempho roster and roll call of Champions. Finally, we discuss the "Reset Button" being hit to begin the new year of 1985, & so much more!
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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #030
MEMPHIS 1985 - SETTING THE STAGE (w/Guest Co-Host Steve Crawford)
We begin our latest venture back in time to 1985 in the Memphis Wrestling territory! Guest Steve Crawford joins the program to set the stage for 1985 in the CWA by talking a variety of topics and bring everyone up to speed on the product. We discuss the changes in the wrestling business, the WWF's national expansion, Pro Wrestling USA, the Memphis/Georgia alliance that lasted only 2 months, Gordon Solie replacing Dave Brown on commentary (BRU-THER), Angelo Poffo's ICW, Jerry Lawler's jealousy with the Fabs, Jerry Jarrett paying for Jimmy Valiant's "black house", Rick Rude's face turn, where does Korchenko rate on the list of wrestling "Russians", & more! From there, to prepare for the new year we look over a pair of late December 1984 Mid-South Coliseum cards, we also take a gander at the January 1985 Mempho roster and roll call of Champions. Finally, we discuss the "Reset Button" being hit to begin the new year of 1985, & so much more!

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Episode 29: Georgia 1981 SPECIAL EDITION! (Uncovering New Booking Info!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 10:27:50 -0500

Back with a Special Edition of Regional Rasslin'and Guest Jammie Ward as we uncover NEW information to shed more light on the various booking changes of Georgia Wrestling in 1981. We talk Robert Fuller, Buck Robley, the Bill Watts Influence, George Scott, & the NWA Title switches of Harley Race & Tommy Rich! PLUS,we hear a story about Gordon Solie flipping out, and for the first time ever... Jammie Ward gets HOT at a comment made by Buck Robley, and goes off! It was GLORIOUS!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #029
SPECIAL EDITION - GEORGIA BOOKERS & WORLD TITLE CHANGES (w/Guest Co-Host Jammie Ward)
Back with a Special Edition of Regional Rasslin'and Guest Jammie Ward as we uncover NEW information to shed more light on the various booking changes of Georgia Wrestling in 1981. We talk Robert Fuller, Buck Robley, the Bill Watts Influence, George Scott, & the NWA Title switches of Harley Race & Tommy Rich! PLUS, for the first time ever... Jammie Ward gets HOT at a comment made by Buck Robley, and goes off!

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Episode 28: Georgia 1981 (Idol Returns, Reed Debuts, Brody Chaos)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 09:54:18 -0500

Regional Rasslin' returns with Guest Jammie Ward as we close out May 1981 in Georgia Wrestling. Featuring the return match between NWA Champion Harley Race vs. Tommy Rich, Austin Idol is back (and gone again), Butch Reed debuts, Ken Patera's feats of strength, Bruiser Brody chaos ensues, an Ernie Ladd sighing, Buck Robley attempts to collect the Bounty on the Wildfire, Andersons vs. Freebirds IN A CAGE! Plus, the changing of bookers is extremely noticeable as we say goodbye to "Cowboy" Bill Watts & Buck Robley and say hello to George Scott! All of that, and so much more!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #028
FINISHING UP MAY 1981 IN GEORGIA (w/Guest Co-Host Jammie Ward)
Regional Rasslin' returns with Guest Jammie Ward as we close out May 1981 in Georgia Wrestling. Featuring the return match between NWA Champion Harley Race vs. Tommy Rich, Austin Idol is back (and gone again), Butch Reed debuts, Ken Patera's feats of strength, Bruiser Brody chaos ensues, an Ernie Ladd sighing, Buck Robley attempts to collect the Bounty on the Wildfire, Andersons vs. Freebirds IN A CAGE! Plus, the changing of bookers is extremely noticeable as we say goodbye to "Cowboy" Bill Watts & Buck Robley and say hello to George Scott! All of that, and so much more!

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Episode 27: UWF APRIL - MAY 1986 (Freebirds Return, Slater Leaves, Guerrero Hanged)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 10:52:26 -0400

Back with the 1986 UWF Project as we talk the fallout from the Crockett Cup. Guest Roman Gomez joins to talk The Fabulous Freebirds return to the Mid-South! Hacksaw Duggan sends Dick Slater packing to the WWF. The Fantastics/Sheepherders blood feud rages on. Kamala & Skandor Akbar are back to rekindle their feud with Hacksaw Duggan. Buzz Sawyer & Rick Steiner hang Chavo Guerrero. Jack Victory PINS Dr. Death with the help of Lady Maxine. Korchenko wants gold. Ted Dibiase returns from Japan. Another Jay Smith sighting. Plus, we pay our respects to Adnan Al-Kaissie and Brett Wayne Sawyer, UWF Trivia, Bad Reputation, Top Gun, Merchandise ploys, and so much more!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #027
LOOKING AT THE UWF FOR APRIL & MAY 1986 (w/Guest Co-Host Roman Gomez)
Back with the 1986 UWF Project as we talk the fallout from the Crockett Cup. The Fabulous Freebirds return to the Mid-South! Hacksaw Duggan sends Dick Slater packing to the WWF. The Fantastics/Sheepherders blood feud rages on. Kamala & Skandor Akbar are back to rekindle their feud with Hacksaw Duggan. Buzz Sawyer & Rick Steiner hang Chavo Guerrero. Jack Victory PINS Dr. Death with the help of Lady Maxine. Korchenko wants gold. Ted Dibiase returns from Japan. Another Jay Smith sighting. Plus, we pay our respects to Adnan Al-Kaissie and Brett Wayne Sawyer, UWF Trivia, Bad Reputation, Top Gun, Merchandise ploys, and so much more!

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Episode 26: GCW May 1981 (Bruiser Brody Arrives, GA Title Tournament, Patera Back)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 18:35:18 -0400

Back with Episode #26 of Regional Rasslin' covering MAY 1981 in Georgia Wrestling History. Guest Jammie Ward returns from vacation while host Ray Russell battles fall allergies. Topics this week include the Georgia Heavyweight Title Tournament, Bruiser Brody arrives, Tommy Rich wins gold again, Nikolai Vokoff the Bounty Hunter, Harley Race forever 50, World's Strongest Man Ken Patera, Ted Dibiase's revenge, JYD's "peek-a-boos", heel Alfred Hayes, Wahoo McDaniel, Bryan St. John, Mike Sharpe, Boxcar Willie, Putt-Putt Championships, Bill Tush Comedy Hour, and a whole lot more... Plus, soundbites galore!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #026
GEORGIA WRESTLING FOR MAY 4th - 17th, 1981 (w/Guest Co-Host Jammie Ward)
Back with Episode #26 covering MAY 1981 in Georgia Wrestling History. Guest Jammie Ward returns from vacation while host Ray Russell battles fall allergies. Topics this week include the Georgia Heavyweight Title Tournament, Bruiser Brody arrives, Tommy Rich wins gold again, Nikolai Vokoff the Bounty Hunter, Harley Race forever 50, World's Strongest Man Ken Patera, Ted Dibiase's revenge, JYD's "peek-a-boos", heel Alfred Hayes, Bryan St. John, Mike Sharpe, Boxcar Willie, Putt-Putt Championships, Bill Tush Comedy Hour, and a whole lot more... Plus, soundbites galore!

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Episode 25: Crockett Cup '86 Concludes! (Road Warriors vs. Midnights, Flair vs. Dusty)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 10:30:00 -0400

This week on Regional Rasslin', Ray Russell & Roman Gomez review Session #2 of the Inaugural 1986 Crockett Cup Tournament! The event LOADED with action! The Road Warriors vs. Midnight Express, Rock & Rolls vs. Sheepherders, Dr. Death & Terry Taylor vs. Ivan & Nikita Koloff, Fantastics, Magnum TA, Ron Garvin, Tiger Mask, The Giant Baba, Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard, & many others! Plus, NWA World Champion Ric Flair defends against Dusty Rhodes. North American Champ Hacksaw Duggan vs. Dick Slater, and so much more!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #025
NWA CROCKETT CUP 1986 - EVENT #2 (w/Guest Co-Host Roman Gomez)
This week on Regional Rasslin', Roman Gomez returns to review Session #2 of the Inaugural 1986 Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament! NWA World Champion Ric Flair defends against Dusty Rhodes. North American Champ Hacksaw Duggan vs. Dick Slater. And of course the Crockett Cup Tournament LOADED with action! The Road Warriors vs. Midnight Express, Rock & Rolls vs. Sheepherders, Dr. Death & Terry Taylor vs. The Koloffs, Fantastics, Magnum TA, Ron Garvin, Tiger Mask, The Giant Baba, & more!

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Episode 24: Crockett Cup 1986 - Part 1! Tributes to Terry Funk & Bray Wyatt!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 11:44:27 -0400

This week on Regional Rasslin', Roman Gomez joins Ray Russell to discuss the passing of both Terry Funk and Bray Wyatt. Then from there, we review Session #1 of the Inaugural 1986 Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament! Just some of the names discussed include The Midnight Express, Steve "Dr. Death" Williams, Terry Taylor, The Fantastics, Fabulous Ones, Chavo & Hector Guerrero, The Sheepherders, Ron Garvin, Magnum TA, "Mad Dog" Buzz Sawyer, Rick Steiner, Bill Dundee, Buddy Landel, "Ragin' Bull" Manny Fernandez, Jimmy Valiant, Wahoo McDaniel, Mark Youngblood, Jimmy Garvin, Black Bart, Sam Houston, The Barbarian, Baron Von Raschke, Shaska Whatley, The Batten Twins, Koko B. Ware, The Italian Stallion, Brett Wayne Sawyer, Dave Peterson, "Hangman" Bobby Jaggers, Mean Mike Miller, Nelson Royal, & more!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #024
NWA CROCKETT CUP 1986 - EVENT #1 (w/Guest Co-Host Roman Gomez)
This week on Regional Rasslin', Roman Gomez joins the show to discuss the passing of both Terry Funk and Bray Wyatt. Then from there, we review Session 1 of the Inaugural 1986 Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament! Just some of the names discussed include The Midnight Express, Steve "Dr. Death" Williams, Terry Taylor, The Fantastics, Fabulous Ones, Chavo & Hector Guerrero, The Sheepherders, Ron Garvin, Magnum TA, "Mad Dog" Buzz Sawyer, Rick Steiner, Bill Dundee, Buddy Landel, "Ragin' Bull" Manny Fernandez, Jimmy Valiant, Wahoo McDaniel, Mark Youngblood, Jimmy Garvin, Black Bart, Sam Houston, The Barbarian, Baron Von Raschke, Shaska Whatley, The Batten Twins, Koko B. Ware, The Italian Stallion, Brett Wayne Sawyer, Dave Peterson, "Hangman" Bobby Jaggers, Mean Mike Miller, Nelson Royal, & more!

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Episode 23: Georgia Wrestling 1981 (Tommy Rich wins NWA Title, Andre Breaks Ankle, IWL Outlaws)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 17:37:15 -0400

It's a MONSTER-Packed edition of Regional Rasslin' this week as Ray Russell & Jammie Ward continue talking Georgia 1981. This week we discuss TOMMY RICH WINNING THE NWA WORLD TITLE (and losing it back to Harley Race). We dig deep into the stories and dispel some of the rumors behind the title change. Plus, Andre the Giant breaks his ankle, a deep-dive into Thunderbolt Patterson's IWL "outlaw" promotion, Georgia Title vacated, Jim Crockett's reaction to the last-minute World Title Changes, Ted Dibiase and the Blue Dot of Doom, The Freebirds wreak havoc, Jim Wilson points blame, Freddie Miller, Chief Jay Strongbow, Big Red, Sunbelt Wrestling, and so much more!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #023
GEROGIA WRESTLING FOR APRIL 27th - May 3rd, 1981 (w/Guest Co-Host Jammie Ward)
It's a MONSTER-Packed edition of Regional Rasslin' this week as we continue talking Georgia 1981. This week we discuss TOMMY RICH WINNING THE NWA WORLD TITLE (and losing it back to Harley Race). We dig deep into the stories and dispel some of the rumors behind the title change. Plus, Andre the Giant breaks his ankle, a deep-dive into Thunderbolt Patterson's IWL "outlaw" promotion, Georgia Title vacated, Jim Crockett's reaction to the last-minute World Title Changes, Ted Dibiase and the Blue Dot of Doom, The Freebirds wreak havoc, Jim Wilson points blame, Freddie Miller, Chief Jay Strongbow, Big Red, Sunbelt Wrestling, and so much more!

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Episode 22: UWF APRIL 1986 (Dusty vs. Arn IN A CAGE! Kamala Returns)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 10:51:50 -0400

The Regional Rasslin' Podcast Returns! Ray Russell & Guest Roman Gomez talk APRIL 1986 in the UWF Mid-South territory. Topics include Dusty Rhodes vs. Arn Anderson in a CAGE, the last minute build to the inaugural Crockett Cup, Buzz Sawyer mentors Rick Steiner, Korchenko likes Hot Dogs, Kamala Returns, Hacksaw Duggan & Dick Slater prepare for their final showdown, The Fantastics/Sheepherders feud continues, Jack Victory PINS Terry Taylor, NEW Booker Ken Mantell, Lady Maxine, The Blade Runners, Skandor Akbar, Koko B. Ware, fine dining with Eddie Gilbert, Freebirds returning, WHO is Jay Smith(?), Dr. Death does "The Bird", & so much more!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #022
LOOKING AT THE UWF FOR APRIL 1986 (w/Guest Co-Host Roman Gomez)
The Regional Rasslin' Podcast Returns! Ray Russell & Guest Roman Gomez talk APRIL 1986 in the UWF & Mid-South territory. Topics include Dusty Rhodes vs. Arn Anderson in a CAGE, the last minute build to the inaugural Crockett Cup, Buzz Sawyer mentors Rick Steiner, Korchenko likes Hot Dogs, Kamala Returns, Hacksaw Duggan & Dick Slater prepare for their final showdown, The Fantastics/Sheepherders feud continues, Jack Victory PINS Terry Taylor, NEW Booker Ken Mantell, Lady Maxine, The Blade Runners, Skandor Akbar, Koko B. Ware, fine dining with Eddie Gilbert, Freebirds returning, WHO is Jay Smith(?), Dr. Death does "The Bird", & so much more!

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Episode 21: Georgia - April 1981 Continues (Dibiase Returns, Watts Walking Tall, Flair vs. Race)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 11:07:08 -0400

Regional Rasslin' rolls on with more APRIL 1981 in Georgia Championship Wrestling with Guest Co-Host Jammie Ward. Listen as we discuss Ted Dibiase's return from injury, Ric Flair challenges Harley Race for the NWA World Title, "Cowboy" Bill Watts is WALKING TALL when he teams with Dusty Rhodes to take on Ole & Gene Anderson, The Freebirds place a Bounty on Tommy Rich, The Blackjacks are in town, and so much more!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #021
GEROGIA WRESTLING FOR APRIL 13th - 26th, 1981 (w/Guest Co-Host Jammie Ward)
Regional Rasslin rolls on with more APRIL 1981 in Georgia Championship Wrestling with Guest Co-Host Jammie Ward. Listen as we discuss Ted Dibiase's return from injury, The Freebirds place a Bounty on Tommy Rich, Ric Flair challenges Harley Race for the NWA World Title, "Cowboy" Bill Watts is WALKING TALL when he teams with Dusty Rhodes to take on Ole & Gene Anderson, The Blackjacks are in town, and so much more!

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Episode 20: Georgia April 1981 (JYD Blinded Again, Dibiase Hospitalized, Flair Returns)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 11:50:47 -0400

Regional Rasslin' returns in a mega-packed edition to talk APRIL 1981 in Georgia Championship Wrestling with Ray Russell & Guest Jammie Ward. Topics include The Freebirds blinding the Junkyard Dog.. AGAIN, Ted Dibiase speaks from his hospital bed, Ric Flair's arrival, Dusty Rhodes vows revenge on dapper Don Carson. NEW National Champion Steve O. The Birds try to maim Steve Keirn. Mr. Wrestling #2 teams with nemesis The Makes Superstar to battle Ole & Gene Anderson. Michael Hayes puts a bounty on Tommy Rich. Tony Atlas returns. Kevin Sullivan finishes up. Plus, we look at house show results including the 4/12 Omni card, and talk The Stomper, Jim Duggan, Frank Morrell, Bobby Eaton, Robert Gibson, Roberto Soto, Greg Valentine, Ted & Jerry Oates, Gypsy Joe, Robert Fuller, and Soundbites Galore!

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Episode 19: UWF 1986 (Fantastics Win Gold, Midnights vs. R&Rs, Lady Maxine)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 11:26:56 -0400

Regional Rasslin' back with Ray Russell & Guest Co-Host Roman Gomez to continue talking 1986 in the UWF as we close out March and begin to look at early April. The Fantastics RETURN and immediately defeat The Sheepherders to become the NEW Tag Team Champions! The Rock & Roll Express take on NWA World Tag Team Champions The Midnight Express! Hacksaw Duggan throws down with Dick Slater. Jack Victory introduces us to Lady Maxine! Bill Watts continues to stick it to poor Dick Slater. The new tandem of Buzz Sawyer and Rick Steiner team up! Korchenko undergoes a name change (kinda). Terry Taylor joins the war against the Herders. Buck Robley's "Super Pro Wrestling" events taking place, somewhere?!? The Bladerunners work out. Tag action with Bill Dundee & Buddy Landel. Dr. Death battles Taras Bulba. Eddie Gilbert with another mention of the mysterious Miss Bunny. Guerreros vs. Fabs in a Cage. Find out what "Kids Free Day" entails. Plus, more Crockett Cup talk than you can shake a stick at.... whatever that means...

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Episode 18: GEORGIA WRESTLING 1981 (JYD Blinded, Dibiase Hospitalized! Hayes Birthday Bash)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 14:32:31 -0400

Regional Rasslin' back discussing Georgia 1981 with Ray Russell & Guest Jammie Ward. We talk two very pivotal pieces of wrestling history as The Fabulous Freebirds celebrate Michael Hayes' Birthday weekend by hospitalizing Ted Dibiase with a severe neck injury, and then blinding the Junkyard Dog (AGAIN!). We close out the month of March looking at more TV and the 3/29 OMNI Card featuring Steve O filling in for the injured Dusty Rhodes to capture the National Heavyweight Title from Don Carson's Stomper! Plus, the Andersons have their issues with Mr. Wrestling #2, Tommy Rich aligns himself with JYD, WWF Champion Bob Backlund in town, Ted Oates' Columbus-only feud with Bobby Eaton, Kevin Sullivan & Steve Keirn being phased out, Tony Atlas returns from a bodybuilding competition, and so much more!

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Episode 17: Mid-South Becomes The UWF! MARCH 1986 (3 TITLE CHANGES!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 10:44:26 -0400

Regional Rasslin' returns this week with Ray Russell & Guest Roman Gomez to talk more Mid-South Wrestling 1986 as the company goes national and is rebranded The UWF - Universal Wrestling Federation! We continue talking the month of March with topics including... The LAST episode of Mid-South Wrestling and the FIRST episode of the UWF. THREE TITLE CHANGES ON ONE EPISODE OF TV! Buzz Sawyer the NEW TV Champion, The Sheepherders NEW Tag Team Champions, and Hacksaw Duggan wins the North American Title, Tough Guy! The convoluted Dick Slater storyline. Jack Victory Debuts. Dick Murdoch vs. Dr. Death in a STEEL CAGE with Guest Referee Killer Karl Kox! Chavo Guerrero arrives. The Mad Dog continues his feud with Duggan while mentoring Rick Steiner. Dibiase "injured" by the Herders. Dick Murdoch & Masked Superstar finishing up in the territory. "The Steroid Effect" of The Ultimate Warrior. Tracy Smothers shines. Ray & Roman share their love for the Fantastics and the underrated Tommy Rogers. Plus, what does the Cowboy have against Dick Slater? And for better or worse, we dissect the Crockett Cup '86 Press Conference and Tag Team Seedings, all of that and so much more!

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Episode 16: GEORGIA WRESTLING - MARCH 1981 (New Booker In Town!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 10:03:27 -0400

Regional Rasslin' returns with Ray Russell & Guest Co-Host Jammie Ward as we continue to talk MARCH 1981 in Georgia Championship Wrestling and the Florida Fanfest. 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!

Then from there, Jammie Ward shares 20 minutes worth of his experiences at the 2023 Florida Fanfest ran by Barry Rose & David Penzer. Topics include how promoters took Jerry Brisco selling his Georgia shares to Vince, when LeiLani Kai found out she was winning the WWF Women's Title from Wendi Richter, how did Steve Keirn and Kevin Sullivan wind up arriving in Georgia at the same time, hanging out at Bill Alfonso's house, John Nord = One Cool Dude, and Jammie even finds himself in Baron Von Raschke's infamous CLAW Hold! Dats all the people need to know!

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Episode 15: Mid-South March 1986 - Blade Runners Debut, Slater tosses TV Title, Jake vs. Taylor

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Fri, 19 May 2023 09:07:28 -0400

Regional Rasslin headed back to Mid-South 1986 to talk the month of MARCH with Ray Russell & guest Roman Gomez. Dick Slater tosses the TV Title into the Arkansas River, Terry Taylor vs. Jake Roberts in a #1 Contender Match, The Blade Runners Debut, Road Warriors "sing", Slater flushes Sting, Karl Kox back, Kelly Kiniski QUITS the business, Crockett Cup around the corner, the WWF runs the Superdome, Cowboy's Commentary, The Sheepherders dominate the Bruise Brothers & Guerreros, Buzz Sawyer sends Al Perez packing, a 4 letter word that starts with "P", The Masked Superstars team up, Tracy Smothers arrives, the Gibsons reunite, Koko B. Ware delivers the most memorable dropkick in history at the expense of Gustavo Mendoza, Boogie Woogie Valiant, Houston Results, Koko vs. Hot Stuff, Buck Robley and Super Pro Wrestling. Plus, action with Murdoch, Dibiase, Dr. Death, Rock & Roll Express, Taras Bulba, Midnight Express, Korchenko, and soundbites galore!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #015
MARCH 1986 IN Mid-South (w/Guest Co-Host Roman Gomez)
Dick Slater tosses the TV Title into the Arkansas River, Terry Taylor vs. Jake Roberts in a #1 Contender Match, The Blade Runners Debut, Road Warriors "sing", Slater flushes Sting, Karl Kox back, Kelly Kiniski QUITS the business, Crockett Cup around the corner, the WWF runs the Superdome, Cowboy's Commentary, The Sheepherders dominate the Bruise Brothers & Guerreros, Buzz Sawyer sends Al Perez packing, a 4 letter word that starts with "P", The Masked Superstars team up, Tracy Smothers arrives, the Gibsons reunite, Koko B. Ware delivers the most memorable dropkick in history at the expense of Gustavo Mendoza, Boogie Woogie Valiant, Houston Results, Koko vs. Hot Stuff, Buck Robley and Super Pro Wrestling. Plus, action with Murdoch, Dibiase, Dr. Death, Rock & Roll Express, Taras Bulba, Midnight Express, Korchenko, and soundbites galore!

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Episode 14: GEORGIA WRESTLING 1981 - "WILDFIRE" TOMMY RICH RETURNS!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Wed, 10 May 2023 11:30:00 -0400

This week on Regional Rasslin', Ray Russell & Guest Co-Host Jammie Ward return to 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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Episode 13: GEORGIA WRESTLING - FEBRUARY 1981 (Birds Regain, Slater's Injury, Plowboy Leaves)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Wed, 03 May 2023 11:15:00 -0400

Regional Rasslin' returns with Ray Russell & Guest Co-Host Jammie Ward as we continue on the Georgia Championship Wrestling journey through 1981 as we 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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Episode 12: Mid-South Wrestling Feb. 86 - Jake Roberts QUITS, Fabs vs. R&Rs, Two Superstars

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:04:06 -0400

Regional Rasslin' returns with Ray Russell & Guest Co-Host Roman Gomez as we continue our discussion of 1986 in Mid-South Wrestling! This week we'll finish out the month of FEBRUARY 86 as we talk two more weeks of Mid-South TV and look at a pair of cards from the Sam Houston Coliseum! Some of the topics include... The North American Title changes hands not once, but TWICE as the Dick Slater/Jake Roberts feud finishes up! Plus, we talk Jake Roberts' departure from Mid-South and everything that led up to it, a dream match between the Fabulous Ones vs. Rock & Roll Express, there are now TWO Masked Superstars in Mid-South, The Fabs vs. Guerreros blow off their feud inside a Steel Cage, Eddie Gilbert finds himself a Sugar Momma, Paul Boesch returns from Heart Surgery, the passing of Gino Hernandez, a brief tribute to Bushwhacker Butch Miller, Korchenko Debuts, Koko Ware dropkicking heads off, just not buying this Taras Bulba character, Terry Taylor in the title mix, Gustavo Mendoza continues to impress, Sheepherders dominate, the inaugural Crockett Cup is announced for the Super Dome, and a brief look at Col. Buck Robley's outlaw promotion "Super Pro Wrestling"?

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #012
CLOSING OUT FEBRUARY 1986 IN Mid-South (w/Guest Co-Host Roman Gomez)
Regional Rasslin' returns with Guest Co-Host Roman Gomez as we continue our discussion of 1986 in Mid-South Wrestling! This week we'll finish out the month of FEBRUARY 86 as we talk two more weeks of Mid-South TV and look at a pair of cards from the Sam Houston Coliseum! Some of the topics include... The North American Title changes hands not once, but TWICE as the Dick Slater/Jake Roberts feud finishes up! Plus, we talk Jake Roberts' departure from Mid-South and everything that led up to it, a dream match between the Fabulous Ones vs. Rock & Roll Express, there are now TWO Masked Superstars in Mid-South, The Fabs vs. Guerreros blow off their feud inside a Steel Cage, Eddie Gilbert finds himself a Sugar Momma, Paul Boesch returns from Heart Surgery, the passing of Gino Hernandez, a brief tribute to Bushwhacker Butch Miller, Korchenko Debuts, Koko Ware dropkicking heads off, just not buying this Taras Bulba character, Terry Taylor in the title mix, Gustavo Mendoza continues to impress, Sheepherders dominate, the inaugural Crockett Cup is announced for the Super Dome, and a brief look at Col. Buck Robley's outlaw promotion "Super Pro Wrestling"?

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Episode 11: Georgia Wrestling Jan. 1981 Rolls On - JYD Arrives, Dibiase & Frazier Win Gold, Battle of Champions

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 12:05:44 -0400

Regional Rasslin' returns with Ray Russell & Special Guest Co-Host Jammie Ward as we continue our discussion of 1981 in the Georgia territory! This week we'll finish out the month of JANUARY 81 as we talk 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.. this week on Regional Rasslin, where we talk the territories!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #011
CLOSING OUT JANUARY 1981 IN GCW (w/Guest Co-Host Jammie Ward)
Regional Rasslin' returns with Guest Co-Host Jammie Ward as we continue our discussion of 1981 in the Georgia territory! This week we'll finish out the month of JANUARY 81 as we talk 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.. this week on Regional Rasslin, where we talk the territories!

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Episode 10: Georgia Championship Wrestling - JANUARY 1981

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 14:44:53 -0400

Regional Rasslin' returns with Host Ray Russell and his Guest Co-Host Jammie Ward as we begin our journey into JANUARY 1981 in the Georgia territory! This week we'll dive into two weeks of GCW TV, plus we'll look at a pair of Omni cards from January 1st and the 16th, 1981. 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! Coming to you this week as a part of Regional Rasslin'. So kick back, relax, and enjoy some territory goodness as we have Georgia... on our mind!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #010
LOOKING AT JANUARY 1981 (w/Guest Co-Host Jammie Ward)
Regional Rasslin' returns with Guest Co-Host Jammie Ward as we begin our journey into JANUARY 1981 in the Georgia territory! This week we'll dive into two weeks of GCW TV, plus we'll look at a pair of Omni cards from January 1st and the 16th, 1981. 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! Coming to you this week as a part of Regional Rasslin'. So kick back, relax, and enjoy some territory goodness as we have Georgia... on our mind!

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Episode 9: Mid-South February 1986 (Hacksaw Returns, Jake vs. Slater Heats Up!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 16:49:36 -0400

Regional Rasslin' back again with more Mid-South 1986 as we kick off the month of February in the territory! Host Ray Russell & Guest Roman Gomez return to the show to talk the RETURN of "Hacksaw" Duggan, the Jake Roberts/Dick Slater feud continues as the North American Title is Held-Up, Eddie Gilbert turns on Oliver Humperdink, The Fabulous Ones confront Dibiase & Dr. Death, The Sheepherders are taking over, Taras Bulba Debuts, Buzz Sawyer interrupts Al Perez, Koko B. Ware does "The Bird", Rock & Rolls vs. Midnights, Terry Taylor shines, the WWF goes head-to-head with Mid-South in their own backyard of OKC, Buck Robley running outlaw competition, plus Soundbite Promos, and so much more!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #009
FEBRUARY 1986 IN THE MID-SOUTH
(w/Guest Co-Host Roman Gomez)
Back again with more Mid-South 1986 as we kick off the month of February in the territory! Guest Roman Gomez returns to the show to talk the RETURN of "Hacksaw" Duggan, the Jake Roberts/Dick Slater feud continues as the North American Title is Held-Up, Eddie Gilbert turns on Oliver Humperdink, The Fabulous Ones confront Dibiase & Dr. Death, The Sheepherders are taking over, Buzz Sawyer interrupts Al Perez, Koko B. Ware does "The Bird", Rock & Rolls vs. Midnights, Taras Bulba Debuts, Terry Taylor shines, the WWF goes head-to-head with Mid-South in their own backyard of OKC, Buck Robley running outlaw competition, plus Soundbite Promos, and so much more!

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Episode 8: Mid-South '86 Continues (Jake DDT's Dark Journey, Wins TV Title!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 20:19:54 -0400

The Regional Rasslin' Podcast returns as we FINISH UP the month of JANUARY 1986 in the Mid-South Wrestling territory. Guest co-host Roman Gomez returns to join Host Ray Russell for the ride as this time around we discuss the final two weeks of January TV (both the main broadcast & Power Pro), as well as take a look at the January 31st event at the Sam Houston Coliseum! Some of the topics discussed this week include... Dark Journey BLINDS Jake Roberts but gets the DDT, Dick Murdoch ending the "career" of Butch Reed, TV TITLE TOURNAMENT FINALS - Jake Roberts vs. Dick Slater, Terry Taylor vs. Lord Humongous in his final TV match, the abilities of Al Perez never catching on, "Cheap Heat" with Gustavo Mendoza, 80s Music Royalties (or lack thereof), a NEW Masked Superstar, the Fabulous Ones arrive, we'll talk how Bill Watts handled King Kong Bundy main eventing WrestleMania 2, Dibiase & Duggan mending fences, wrestlers cutting promos for each other, Bill Watts gets into politics (sort of), Tag Title Rematch - Doc & Dibiase vs. Eddie Gilbert & Nightmare, Dibiase drops "Maggie", "Mad Dog" Buzz Sawyer vs. Butch Reed in a Dog Collar Match, Chavo painted yellow, the North American Title held up, the Mid-South TV product featuring more in-ring promos, the conduit abilities of Jim Ross, plus multiple promos in Soundbite form, and so much more!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #008
FINISHING UP JANUARY 1986 IN THE MID-SOUTH
(w/Guest Co-Host Roman Gomez)
The Regional Rasslin' Podcast returns as we FINISH UP the month of JANUARY 1986 in the Mid-South Wrestling territory. Guest co-host Roman Gomez returns for the ride as this time around we discuss the final two weeks of January TV (both the main broadcast & Power Pro), as well as take a look at the January 31st event at the Sam Houston Coliseum! Some of the topics discussed this week include... Dark Journey BLINDS Jake Roberts but gets the DDT, Dick Murdoch ending the "career" of Butch Reed, TV TITLE TOURNAMENT FINALS - Jake Roberts vs. Dick Slater, Terry Taylor vs. Lord Humongous in his final TV match, the abilities of Al Perez never catching on, "Cheap Heat" with Gustavo Mendoza, 80s Music Royalties (or lack thereof), a NEW Masked Superstar, the Fabulous Ones arrive, we'll talk how Bill Watts handled King Kong Bundy main eventing WrestleMania 2, wrestlers cutting promos for each other, Bill Watts gets into politics (sort of), Tag Title Rematch - Doc & Dibiase vs. Eddie Gilbert & Nightmare, Dibiase drops "Maggie", "Mad Dog" Buzz Sawyer vs. Butch Reed in a Dog Collar Match, Chavo painted yellow, the North American Title held up, the Mid-South TV product featuring more in-ring promos, the conduit abilities of Jim Ross, plus multiple promos in Soundbite form, and so much more!

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Episode 7: Georgia Championship Wrestling 1981 - Setting the Stage

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 14:44:20 -0400

The Regional Rasslin' Podcast returns this week as Host Ray Russell is joined by special guest Jammie Ward as we begin to discuss 1981 in Georgia Championship Wrestling! On this introductory episode of the GCW 81 project we'll 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!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #007
SETTING THE STAGE FOR GCW IN 1981 (w/Guest Co-Host Jammie Ward)
The Regional Rasslin' Podcast returns this week with special guest Jammie Ward as we begin to discuss 1981 in Georgia Championship Wrestling! On this introductory episode of the GCW 81 project we'll 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, Terry Funk, Steve Keirn, Dusty Rhodes, Ole vs. Lars Anderson, 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!

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QUICK UPDATE - WRESTLECOPIA PODCAST NETWORK 3/7/2023

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:20:07 -0500

A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM RAY RUSSELL OF THE WRESTLECOPIA PODCAST NETWORK!
NEW REGIONAL RASSLIN' EPISODE DROPS NEXT WEEK - MORE MID-SOUTH 1986 COMING, PLUS WE BEGIN GEORGIA CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING 1981 SOON AS WELL!

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Episode 6: JANUARY 1986 IN MID-SOUTH WRESTLING (Jake Pins Flair, Slater Wins Gold!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 15:28:00 -0500

The Regional Rasslin' Podcast returns as we head back to 1986 in the Mid-South Wrestling territory. Guest co-host Roman Gomez returns to join Host Ray Russell as this time around we discuss January 86 News & Results from the Mid-South region (including Houston) as well as take an extensive look into the first two weeks of January TV (both the main broadcast and Power Pro)! Some of the topics discussed include the Territory Expansion, TV Title Tournament, the WWF going head-to-head with a Boesch Houston show, Dick Slater wins the North American Title from Butch Reed, Jake Roberts PINS NWA World Champion Ric Flair, The Guerreros vs. Fabulous Ones feud, Pez Whatley backs out of a UWF run in favor of becoming SHASKA, Dr. Death vs. Dick Slater, Buzz Sawyer vs. Jake Roberts, Butch Reed leaving the UWF, Dr. Death & Rick Steiner literally save lives in an auto accident, Masked Superstar's odd fit in the territory, Ted Dibiase returns from "injury", Terry Taylor's revenge on The Nightmare, the talent of Gustavo Mendoza, Dick Slater vs. Hacksaw Duggan, the benefits of realism in wrestling, our run-ins with Alexis Smirnoff & Bulldog Brower, and so much more!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #006
JANUARY 1986 IN THE MID-SOUTH (w/Guest Co-Host Roman Gomez)
The Regional Rasslin' Podcast returns as we head back to 1986 in the Mid-South Wrestling territory. Guest co-host Roman Gomez returns as this time around we discuss January 86 News & Results from the Mid-South region (including Houston) as well as take an extensive look into the first two weeks of January TV (both the main broadcast and Power Pro)! Some of the topics discussed include the Territory Expansion, TV Title Tournament, the WWF going head-to-head with a Boesch Houston show, Dick Slater wins the North American Title from Butch Reed, Jake Roberts PINS NWA World Champion Ric Flair, The Guerreros vs. Fabulous Ones feud, Pez Whatley backs out of a UWF run in favor of becoming SHASKA, Dr. Death vs. Dick Slater, Buzz Sawyer vs. Jake Roberts, Butch Reed leaving the UWF, Dr. Death & Rick Steiner literally save lives in an auto accident, Masked Superstar's odd fit in the territory, Ted Dibiase returns from "injury", Terry Taylor's revenge on The Nightmare, the talent of Gustavo Mendoza, Dick Slater vs. Hacksaw Duggan, the benefits of realism in wrestling, our run-ins with Alexis Smirnoff & Bulldog Brower, and so much more!

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Episode 5: Cary Silkin Talks WWWF & Capitol Wrestling (1966 - 1971)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 21:38:32 -0500

This week the Regional Rasslin' Podcast, Host Ray Russell welcomes the former Owner of Ring of Honor, and the First Ever ROH Hall Of Fame Legacy Award Recipient, Mr. CARY SILKIN. Cary puts his time as promoter aside to go back in time and talk growing up as a fan in hopes to preserve some wrestling history. Many of the topics discussed in this first episode of the "Silkin Series" include Cary's introduction to Pro Wrestling in 1966, his first attended wrestling show at Sunnyside Gardens in 1967, wrestling going "black" in the late 1960s, the impact of the Magazines, the TV format driving ticket sales, "Air-Conditioned" Buildings, the art of the Dark Match, the introduction to the wonderful world of UHF TV and the struggle of TV antennas, attending his first MSG card in 1971 headlined by WWWF Champ Pedro Morales vs. his favorite heel Fred Blassie, seeing blood on TV, New York "Blue Laws", Willie "GILLIE" Gilzenberg, the 1958 Riot with Dick the Bruiser, who was better Pedro Morales or Victor Rivera, keeping the Latino population happy, Tank Morgan drugging his opponents with LSD as a "RIB", the intriguing career of Arman Hussian, the success of Antonino Rocca & Miguel Perez, wrestling comes to Cary's hometown of Cranford NJ in 1970, attending Bruno Sammartino vs. Pedro Morales at Shea Stadium, early ladies wrestling in the U.S., Mickey the barber (that a**hole!), watching the Los Angeles and Florida territories on Spanish Channels, and envying Al Getz! Plus, other names discussed on the program include Bruno Sammartino, Pedro Morales, Baron Mikel Scicluna, Arnold Skaaland, Angelo Savoldi, Pete Sanchez, The Rugged Russians, Crusher Verdu, Gorilla Monsoon, Ivan Koloff, and more!

****** DISCLAIMER: Unfortunately, there were connection issues during the final 15 minutes or so of the conversation and thus there are a few spotty points in the audio on Cary's end. While I'm big on quaity audio, this conversation was simply too important to edit out the final segment of the show!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #005
CARY SILKIN - THE SILKIN SERIES VOL. 1
This week the Regional Rasslin' Podcast welcomes the former Owner of Ring of Honor, and the First Ever ROH Hall Of Fame Legacy Award Recipient, Mr. CARY SILKIN. Cary puts his time as promoter aside to go back in time and talk growing up as a fan in hopes to preserve some wrestling history. Many of the topics discussed in this first episode of the "Silkin Series" include Cary's introduction to Pro Wrestling in 1966, his first attended wrestling show at Sunnyside Gardens in 1967, wrestling going "black" in the late 1960s, the impact of the Magazines, the TV format driving ticket sales, "Air-Conditioned" Buildings, the art of the Dark Match, the introduction to the wonderful world of UHF TV and the struggle of TV antennas, attending his first MSG card in 1971 headlined by WWWF Champ Pedro Morales vs. his favorite heel Fred Blassie, seeing blood on TV, New York "Blue Laws", Willie "GILLIE" Gilzenberg, the 1958 Riot with Dick the Bruiser, who was better Pedro Morales or Victor Rivera, keeping the Latino population happy, Tank Morgan drugging his opponents with LSD... as a RIB, the intriguing career of Arman Hussian, the success of Antonino Rocca & Miguel Perez, wrestling comes to Cary's hometown of Cranford NJ in 1970, attending Bruno Sammartino vs. Pedro Morales at Shea Stadium, early ladies wrestling in the U.S., Mickey the barber (that a**hole!), and watching the Los Angeles and Florida territories on Spanish Channels. Plus, other names discussed on the program include Bruno Sammartino, Pedro Morales, Baron Mikel Scicluna, Arnold Skaaland, Angelo Savoldi, Pete Sanchez, The Rugged Russians, Crusher Verdu, Gorilla Monsoon, Ivan Koloff, and more!

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Episode 4: Bill Watts' UWF 1986 - Setting the Stage!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Sat, 28 Jan 2023 14:03:38 -0500

We kick off our next excursion on Regional Rasslin' as we dive into 1986 in Bill Watts' Universal Wrestling Federation (UWF)! Host Ray Russell is joined by special guest Roman Gomez (previously of the Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast) as they set the stage for 86 by looking back at all the stars, angles, and champions coming out of the Mid-South in 1985. "Hacksaw" Duggan, Ted Dibiase, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, "Mad Dog" Buzz Sawyer, Steve "Dr. Death" Williams, Butch Reed, Dick Murdoch, Dick Slater, "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert, The Masked Superstar, NWA World Champion Ric Flair, and so many more! To quote the Cowboy... "LET'S HOOK'EM UP"!

SPECIAL NOTE: We originally had an interview scheduled to drop with former ROH Owner Cary Silkin as part of Episode #4 of Regional Rasslin', but after the untimely passing of Jay Briscoe we felt it would be in poor taste to post the interview this week. Our interview with Cary will now drop as part of Episode #5.

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #004
SETTING THE STAGE FOR 1986 IN THE UWF

We kick off our next excursion on Regional Rasslin' as we dive into 1986 in Bill Watts' Universal Wrestling Federation (The UWF)! Host Ray Russell is joined by special guest Roman Gomez (previously of the Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast) as they set the stage for 86 by looking back at all the stars, angles, and champions coming out of the Mid-South in 1985. "Hacksaw" Duggan, Ted Dibiase, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, "Mad Dog" Buzz Sawyer, Steve "Dr. Death" Williams, Butch Reed, Dick Murdoch, Dick Slater, "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert, The Masked Superstar, NWA World Champion Ric Flair, and so many more!

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Episode 3: 1977 in the WWWF Part 3, The Final Chapter! Backlund, Patera, Albano, OH MY!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 16:58:19 -0500

In perhaps the greatest Trilogy since the original Star Wars movies, The Regional Rasslin' Podcast returns with Episode 3 of 1977 in the WWWF. Host Ray Russell is joined once again by Guest Co-Host John McAdam as we wrap up the year of 1977 and we talk Ken Patera's path of destruction, Billy White Wolf's Injury Angle, Bob Backlund vs. Tor Kamata in a Texas Death Match... on TV. School's out for summer, which means George Steele is in the WWF. We'll look into the likes of Andre the Giant, "High Chief" Peter Maivia, Dusty Rhodes, Mil Mascaras, Spiros Arion, Haystacks Calhoun, Gorilla Monsoon, Ivan Putski, Stan Stasiak, Bruiser Brody, Tor Kamata, Nikolai Volkoff, The Golden Terror, and so much more! Plus, who is the 1977 Manager of the Year? Well, we took our OWN poll on social media and let our listeners decide! Spoiler alert, it wasn't Arnold Skaaland! All of that, plus a special tribute to wrestling legend Johnny Powers!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #003
1977 IN THE WWWF - PART 3

In perhaps the greatest Trilogy since the original Star Wars movies, The Regional Rasslin' Podcast returns with Episode 3 of 1977 in the WWWF. We're joined once again by Guest Co-Host John McAdam of the Stick to Wrestling Podcast as we wrap up the year of 1977 and we talk Ken Patera's path of destruction, Billy White Wolf's Injury Angle, Bob Backlund vs. Tor Kamata in a Texas Death Match... on TV. School's out for summer, which means George Steele is in the WWF. We'll look into the likes of Andre the Giant, "High Chief" Peter Maivia, Dusty Rhodes, Mil Mascaras, Spiros Arion, Haystacks Calhoun, Gorilla Monsoon, Ivan Putski, Stan Stasiak, Bruiser Brody, Tor Kamata, Nikolai Volkoff, The Golden Terror, and so much more! Plus, who is the 1977 Manager of the Year? Well, we took our OWN poll on social media and let our listeners decide! Spoiler alert, it wasn't Arnold Skaaland! All of that, plus a special tribute to wrestling legend Johnny Powers!

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Episode 2: 1977 WWWF Part 2 - The Superstar Graham Era Begins!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 00:01:00 -0500

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL! In this episode of the Regional Rasslin' Podcast, Guest Co-Host John McAdam returns to join host Ray Russell as we continue to talk 1977 in the WWWF! We'll spend some time discussing "Superstar" Billy Graham's reign as Champion, from his title win in Baltimore to his challengers, to his touring of other territories with the WWF belt! We'll also talk Bruno Sammartino's Post Championship run and look at the tag teams of 1977 including NEW Tag Champs Mr. Fuji & Toru Tanaka, Larry Zbyszko & Tony Garea... and with Billy White Wolf OUT, Chief Jay Strongbow finds himself a new partner in "High Chief" Peter Maivia! All of that, plus SOUND BITES, and more! Join us as we Talk the Territories!

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #002
1977 IN THE WWWF - PART 2

In this episode of the Regional Rasslin' Podcast, Guest Co-Host John McAdam returns as we continue to talk 1977 in the WWWF! We'll spend some time discussing "Superstar" Billy Graham's reign as Champion, from his title win to his challengers, to his touring of other territories with the WWF belt! We'll also talk Bruno Sammartino's Post Championship run, including his rematches vs. The Superstar for the title! We also look at the tag teams of 1977 including NEW Tag Champs Mr. Fuji & Toru Tanaka, Larry Zbyszko & Tony Garea... and with Billy White Wolf OUT, Chief Jay Strongbow finds himself a new partner in "High Chief" Peter Maivia! All of that, and more! Join us as we Talk the Territories!

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Episode 1: DEBUT EDITION - 1977 IN THE WWWF (Guest Co-Host John McAdam)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 16:28:59 -0500

IT'S THE DEBUT EDITION OF THE REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST where we Talk the Territories! Special Guest Co-Host John McAdam joins host Ray Russell to discuss 1977 in the WWWF in this 2-Part topic. This week as we set the stage for 1977 in the WWWF, we go back to 1976 and discuss a variety of topics from Chief Jay Strongbow's return to the company, Bruno Sammartino's final year of challengers, Superstar Graham's first run in NY, Stan Hansen breaking the neck of Bruno and how it played a major roll in Sammartino looking to drop the title, The Executioners Tag Title reign and being stripped of the belts, the epic "Tag Title Tournament" that brough John McAdam a delayed Christmas present, the return of former champion Stan Stasiak, Antonino Rocca on commentary, TV formats, a young Bruiser Brody, and old Carlos Rocha, newcomers Bob Backlund & Ken Patera, President Willie Gilzeberg, Referees of the 1970s. We'll also look at "outside" talent brought in for showcase matches at MSG like Pat Patterson, Verne & Greg Gagne, Gino Hernandez, and DUSTY RHODES! Plus, were there really THREE Executioners or was it all an "Optical Illusion" as the good Captain would have you believe?!?

And it doesn't end there, as we look at an end of an era... We dive into the final challengers of Bruno Sammartino's time as Champion in the early part of 1977. We discuss Bruno vs. Brody, Stasiak, Ken Patera at MSG, Baron Von Raschke, & more! All of that, and so much more! New fans to this era, we think you'll really learn some things and enjoy the discussion. Longtime fans who know this era, we hope you'll enjoy this nostalgic trip back in time and maybe learn something new... I know we did!

Credit to Soundcloud User: https://soundcloud.com/user927185080 for pieces of soundbites used from the Executioners Tag Title angle.

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #001
1977 IN THE WWWF - PART 1

This week as we set the stage for 1977 in the WWWF, we go back to 1976 and discuss a variety of topics from Chief Jay Strongbow's return to the company, Bruno Sammartino's challengers, Superstar Graham's first run in NY, Stan Hansen breaking the neck of Bruno and how it played a major roll in Sammartino looking to drop the title, The Executioners Tag Title reign and being stripped of the belts, the epic "Tag Title Tournament" that brough John McAdam a delayed Christmas present, the return of former champion Stan Stasiak, Antonino Rocca on commentary, TV formats, a young Bruiser Brody, and old Carlos Rocha, newcomers Bob Backlund & Ken Patera, President Willie Gilzeberg, Referees of the 1970s. We'll also look at "outside" talent brought in for showcase matches at MSG like Pat Patterson, Verne & Greg Gagne, Gino Hernandez, and DUSTY RHODES! Plus, were there really THREE Executioners or was it all an "Optical Illusion" as the good Captain would have you believe?!?

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