Podcasts about Ernie Ladd

Send us a textThis might be the most fun episode we ever produced. As we look back at George H. W. Bush , Pro wrestling fan. With the help of Charleston Post and Courier articles written by their star reporter Mike Mooneyham, we will examine the Bush connection to the world of Professional wrestling and especially his fondness for wrestling's greatest athlete, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair. We will hear about Bush's friendship with promoter Paul Boesch, his lifelong connection to "Chief" Ed "Wahoo" McDaniel, and his later friendship with "The Big Cat" Ernie Ladd. We will also hit the trail , in 1992, on the whistlestop tour that took George Bush through the Carolinas, with the biggest sports star of them all, Ric Flair. It was at a rally in Spartanburg S.C. where our Host, Randal Wallace, was able to maneuver himself up near the front with a little help from Martha Bishop, the sister of our Senator Strom Thurmond, so he would be nearly front row for the rally at the Train Depot, that would feature not only the President, but Governor Carrol Campbell, Lieutenant Governor Bob Peeler, Senator Strom Thurmond, Congressional Candidate Bob Inglis, and our host's childhood sports hero, Ric Flair. To this day, as you will hear, it remains Wallace's favorite memory of any in his over 45 years in politics. Unfortunately, we couldn't find any footage from the Spartanburg rally, but we do have some examples of George Bush out on his 1992 whistle-stop tour, and we do have some later moments from the 2008 Presidential campaign where Ric Flair would return to the trail to campaign for Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee. It was at the event for Huckabee in Myrtle Beach that our host again became the focus of attention as he stood with a folder full of wrestling magazines hoping to get them autographed by Ric Flair, at the Huckabee rally, while serving as the Rudy Giuliani Horry County Chairman. It made the news, in two articles in the Sun News political blog Poli-tick-Tock. We will look back at that blog too, and feature the Columbia Mike Huckabee Rally with Chuck Norris and Ric Flair. As you will hear, Hulk Hogan and Donald Trump were actually not the first Pro wrestler and President to headline a Presidential campaign event!!  Questions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Join noted author, historian, and actor Nikita Breznikov as he teams up with Monte & The Pharaoh Mainstay Benny “The One and Only Playa” Scala for another episode of “When It Was Real." Each week, Nikita and Benny will delve into the sacred history of the WWWF/WWF in the 1970's. We continue our heel turn this week as we look at the career of pro footballer and WWE Hall of Famer Ernie Ladd. Take a ride in the Wrestling Wayback Machine to one of the greatest eras in the history of wrestling. Benny and Nikita, your Co-Pilots, promise you a safe trip and a guaranteed nostalgia overload! #whenitwasreal #nikitabreznikov #oldschoolwrestling #wwwf #ernieladd

This week on The Snake Pit, Jake and Marcus wind the clock back to the end of 1980 and the beginning of 1981 to continue the discussion about his first run in Mid-South and a HUGE title win! Topics include becoming a double champion in the territory, dealing with a furious Stan Hansen, Ernie Ladd, Bill Watts, the rise of JYD, and more! Thanks to our sponsors! Chubbies - Chubbies is here to help you take on 2025 in style! Get 20% off Chubbies with the code JAKE at https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/jake! #chubbiespod BlueChew - Try your first month of BlueChew FREE at BlueChew.com FOLLOW AND SUBSCRIBE TO ALL THINGS JAKE ROBERTS at https://linktr.ee/thesnakepit If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on the Snake Pit with Jake Roberts. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to AdvertiseWithSnake.com now and find out more about advertising with the Snake Pit with Jake Roberts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Snake Pit, Jake and Marcus wind the clock back to the end of 1980 and the beginning of 1981 to continue the discussion about his first run in Mid-South and a HUGE title win! Topics include becoming a double champion in the territory, dealing with a furious Stan Hansen, Ernie Ladd, Bill Watts, the rise of JYD, and more! Thanks to our sponsors! Chubbies - Chubbies is here to help you take on 2025 in style! Get 20% off Chubbies with the code JAKE at https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/jake! #chubbiespod BlueChew - Try your first month of BlueChew FREE at BlueChew.com FOLLOW AND SUBSCRIBE TO ALL THINGS JAKE ROBERTS at https://linktr.ee/thesnakepit If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on the Snake Pit with Jake Roberts. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to AdvertiseWithSnake.com now and find out more about advertising with the Snake Pit with Jake Roberts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony aired back in 2018-2019 and spanned two seasons. These retro episodes return remastered and are filled with hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. SYNOPSIS: Episode 25 (6/17 – 6/23)RUNNING TIME: 3 Hours 44 Minutes National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) is formed. Pat Patterson def Ted Dibiase for WWF North American Title (which would later be renamed the Intercontinental Title). Ray Stevens & Jimmy Snuka def Ricky Steamboat & Jay Youngblood to win NWA World Tag Team Titles. Dusty Rhodes def Harley Race for NWA Heavyweight Title. Looking back at the time Jimmy Hart def Jerry 'The King' Lawler to win the AWA Southern Heavyweight Title. Audio: Infamous Cyndi Lauper appearance on Pipers Pit airs nationwide. Audio: Cyndi Lauper makes an interesting wrestling challenge to Lou Albano, and The Captain accepts. Audio: Jimmy Snuka's wild promo vows revenge on Roddy Piper after Piper's Pit (coconut). Audio: 'Yucks for Bucks' as Magnificent Muraco and Mr Fuji attempt Stand-Up comedy. In the ring, a porta potty, even into the Cooper River: Terry Funk and Stan Hansen wild brawl at NJ Indy event. First ever ECW (Eastern Championship Wrestling) Tag Champs. Looking back at WCW Beach Blast PPV (1992). Audio: Cactus Jack vs Sting (From Beach Blast '92). Bastion Booger makes WWF debut. Memorable Raw match between 1-2-3 Kid vs Razor Ramon which involved a faceplant on the concrete floor, theft of $10,000 and more. Infamous Press Conference: Tonya Harding to manage Love Machine (Art Barr) and Eddie Guerrero in pro wrestling match. Looking back at WCW Clash Of The Champions XXVII (1994). Audio: 24 hours after retaining WCW Tag Team Titles at COC, Cactus Jack battles Sabu in ECW for the first ever. Looking back at ECW Hostile City Showdown '94 Audio: Flyboy Rocco Rock compares Dory Funk Jr to Ronald Goldman (murdered allegedly by OJ Simpson). Looking back at WWF/WWE King Of The Ring PPV (1994, 1996, 2001, 2002). Art Donovan: Worst WWF/WWE guest commentator of all time. Audio: Funny clip from Kayfabe Commentaries poking fun at Art Donovan's commentating at KOR 1994. Grand Wizard, Moolah, Ernie Ladd, Ivan Putski, Pedro Morales, George ‘The Animal' Steele, and Antonio Rocca inducted into WWF Hall Of Fame (1995). Looking back at WCW Great American Bash (1995). The Giant (Big Show) appears for first time on WCW TV. Looking back at ECW Hardcore Heaven 1996. Austin 3:16 is born. Audio: NOD becomes an all black faction and Ahmed Johnson's controversial (but epic) racial promo explaining why he joined the Nation Of Domination. Disciples of Apocalypse (DOA) make WWE debut. Audio: ECW vs WWF feud continues, as Sabu w/ Bill Alfonso battles Flash Funk on Monday Night Raw. Edge's not so memorable WWE in ring debut. Audio: Crash Holly vs Hardcore Holly KOR Qualifying match leads to Patterson and Brisco both winning WWF Hardcore Title. Audio: Diamond Dallas Page is revealed as the 'Stalker' of Undertaker's wife Sara. Booker T make his WWF debut. KOR 2001 Street Fight: Kurt Angle vs Shane McMahon. WWF Tough Enough debuts on MTV. Looking back at the weekly PPV debut of NWATNA (2002). Vince Russo returns to WWE as head writer – for two days. Bret Hart suffers a stroke. Looking back at NWATNA's First Anniversary Show (2003). Kane forced to unmasked for the first time on WWE TV. Audio: Goldberg accepts Theodore Long's 5 Minute White Boy Challenge. WWE Hardcore Tribute to Mick Foley at MSG Raw ends with an Orton punt and a Foley falling down a flight of stairs.  Audio: Yo! Kurt Angle Raps. Looking back at TNA Slammiversary PPV (2005, 2006, 2009). Samoa Joe makes TNA debut. Looking back at ROH first ever Survival Of The Fittest Tournament (2004). Audio: After signing WWE contract, The Summer Of Punk in ROH begins at Death Before Dishonor III (2005). Audio: Another WWE Wedding gone featuring Edge and Lita. Audio: The Sandman battles Macho Libre on week two of ECW (WWE) on Sci-Fi. Less than two weeks after debuting on Sci-Fi, WWE attempts ECW House Show at ECW Arena with questionable results. DX throws Jonathan Coachman head first into a wall, and spray paint his bare ass. Looking back at WWE Vengeance: Night Of Champions PPV (2007). Chris Benoit double murder / suicide tragedy. Looking back at the very eerie DTKC episode (Minority Report) which aired live as news of the double murder / suicide broke. Ron Killings and Konnan quit TNA. Jim Ross almost quits WWE after being drafted to Smackdown during 2008 WWE Draft Lottery. McMahon's Million Dollar Mania comes to an abrupt halt after an 'accident' on Raw. Did the three weeks of McMahon's Million Dollar Mania give WWE the ratings bump they were expecting? Ultimate Warrior wrestles his last ever match (against Orlando Jordan for Nu-Wrestling Evolution in Barcelona, Spain). TNA films pilot episode of Spin Cycle. Audio: TNA Spin Cycle asks some Knockouts if they can make sounds with a body part. WWE releases Sim Snuka, Matt Striker, and Candice Michelle. Audio: Donald Trump ‘sells' Raw back to Vince McMahon. But not before making an interesting announcement and 'firing' Santina Marella. Looking back at WWE Fatal 4-Way PPV, ROH Death Before Dishonor VIII, and NJPW Dominion 6.19 PPVs (2010). Audio: ‘President Barack Obama' appears at WWE Capital Punishment PPV. Just weeks before his WWE contract is set to expire, CM Punk wins #1 Contenders match to face John Cena at MITB for WWE Championship. Disgruntled Chavo Guerrero Jr requests and is granted WWE release. Looking back at NJPW Dominion 6.18 and AAA TripleMania XIX events (2011). TNA sues Scott Steiner after making disparaging remarks against TNA, Hulk Hogan and more. Cyndi Lauper and Wendi Richter appear on Raw (2012) and a WWF/WWE ring for the first time since 1985. Ring Of Honor ceases live iPPV's due to repeated technical difficulties (aka due to live streaming on the cheap). Looking back at ROH Best In The Word iPPV (2013, 2015, 2017). Corey Graves wins his first and only NXT Championship. Vickie Guerrero's WWE retirement match: vs Stephanie McMahon in Chocolate Pudding. Audio: Same old sh**? 2015 Paul Heyman / Brock Lesnar promo on Seth Rollins could air today and not much would need to be changed. Tyson Kidd undergoes career ending neck and spinal surgery. Where's The Boom?! Jeff Jarrett returns to Impact Wrestling and attempts a Global Force Wrestling vs TNA feud. Matt and Reby Hardy become proud parents of their first child, son Maxel. Looking back at WWE Money In The Bank PPV (2016, 2017). Remembering when Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and Dean Ambrose all held the WWE Championship the same night.  Roman Reigns suspended 30 days for violating WWE Wellness Policy. Maria Kanellis returns to WWE and brings hubby Mike with her. Cody Rhodes def Christopher Daniels to become ROH World Champion. And so much more! RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE to download the AUDIO episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S1 E25 (6/17 – 6/23) ====  Join The DTKC Family! Become a member of Don Tony and Kevin Castle Show Patreon and access right now: Ad-Free episodes of all of weekly shows Weekly live Patreon podcasts hosted by Don Tony and Kevin Castle Thousands of hours of Patreon exclusive shows never released publicly! (Over 7 Years of Patreon Exclusive Content!) Retro episodes of The Don Tony And Kevin Castle Show going back as early as 2004 (Retro Episodes added each week!) Predictions Contests, Giveaways and more! 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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!Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "Superfan DELUXE" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenadeREGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #056GEORGIA 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! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

LISTENER DISCLAIMER: Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson discuss subjects that are disturbing and might be offensive to some audiences...listener discretion is advised. On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson discuss JR's beginnings in professional wrestling and the cast of characters he worked with along the way. JR shares his stories of how he started in the business, what happened that allowed him to move up the ranks in MidSouth Wrestling so quickly, and some of the evils that lurked along his journey. Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson continue JR's time in Mid-South Wrestling. This edition is part two of one of our most popular topics to date. You can listen/watch it right now over at GrillingJROnYouTube.com or wherever you find your podcasts. Today, JR discusses his time working for Bill Watts and Leroy McGurik during the duos eventual split and the aftermath that unfolds. JR also shares stories of working with the infamous McGuire twins, Ernie Ladd, Dick Murdoch and so many more talents from the 70's and 80's. IBOTTA - Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code GRILLINGJR when you register. Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app to start earning cash back and use code GRILLINGJR.  EARNIN - Download the EarnIn app today. Type in GRILLING under PODCAST when you sign up. EarnIn, the most loved way to get paid as you work. MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code JIMROSS at Manscaped.com.  BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That's BlueChew.com, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE. BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now to ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739380/business-is-about-to-pick-up-by-jim-ross-with-paul-obrien/ SAVE WITH CONRAD - Start 2024 saving money with some help from our friends at https://www.savewithconrad.com/ ADVERTISE WITH GRILLING JR - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Grilling JR. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR. Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/grilling-jr On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at https://www.patreon.com/adfreeshows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LISTENER DISCLAIMER: Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson discuss subjects that are disturbing and might be offensive to some audiences...listener discretion is advised. On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson discuss JR's beginnings in professional wrestling and the cast of characters he worked with along the way. JR shares his stories of how he started in the business, what happened that allowed him to move up the ranks in MidSouth Wrestling so quickly, and some of the evils that lurked along his journey. Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson continue JR's time in Mid-South Wrestling. This edition is part two of one of our most popular topics to date. You can listen/watch it right now over at GrillingJROnYouTube.com or wherever you find your podcasts. Today, JR discusses his time working for Bill Watts and Leroy McGurik during the duos eventual split and the aftermath that unfolds. JR also shares stories of working with the infamous McGuire twins, Ernie Ladd, Dick Murdoch and so many more talents from the 70's and 80's. IBOTTA - Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code GRILLINGJR when you register. Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app to start earning cash back and use code GRILLINGJR.  EARNIN - Download the EarnIn app today. Type in GRILLING under PODCAST when you sign up. EarnIn, the most loved way to get paid as you work. MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code JIMROSS at Manscaped.com.  BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That's BlueChew.com, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE. BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now to ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739380/business-is-about-to-pick-up-by-jim-ross-with-paul-obrien/ SAVE WITH CONRAD - Start 2024 saving money with some help from our friends at https://www.savewithconrad.com/ ADVERTISE WITH GRILLING JR - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Grilling JR. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR. Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/grilling-jr On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at https://www.patreon.com/adfreeshows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mid Atlantic Is Here!   The time came. The time when I couldn't find much more Portland Wrestling from 1982. And so I thought. Not very hard. Why?   Because Mid Atlantic Wrestling 1984 is here and lots of episodes! Ernie Ladd, Greg Valentine, Jimmy Valiant with no beard!   It's great fun; hope you enjoy!

Ask Dutch Anything 36 | Why You Don't F**K With Ernie Ladd | Ric Flair Loyalty, Mulkey Brothers Win! Dutch's answers are getting better. Which means your questions must be getting better! questionsfordutch@gmail.com is the email to use if you think you have a good question for Dutch Mantell for a future episode of Ask Dutch Anything. The Mulkey brothers, Rough and Ready and Sir Oliver Humperdink all get a mention this week and some great stories involving Gerald Brisco and Matt Bourne is also on the card. There is also the mystery of Ricky Gibson and Ricky Lee Jones. Are they the same person? Stay tuned to the end of the episode to find out! PW Tees Store - https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/dutchmantell https://www.youtube.com/@ShaneDouglasOfficial https://www.youtube.com/@WSI https://www.facebook.com/storytimewithdutchmantell Email questions to: questionsfordutch@gmail.com Email for signed merch: dirtydutchmantell@gmail.com  Got a question for Dutch Mantell? Email it to: questionsfordutch@gmail.com Want signed merchandise from Dutch Mantell? Email: dirtydutchmantell@gmail.com  

The Wrestling Stoop returns this week to honor Black History Month as Bob shares stories and memories involving the likes of Ron Simmons & Butch Reed (Doom), Ernie Ladd, Junkyard Dog, Tony Atlas, Rocky Johnson, Thunderbolt Patterson, Art Thomas, Dewey Forte, & more. Also, Bob pays respects to the late, great Ole Anderson and shares side stories with the likes of The Brisco Brothers, The Samoan Swat Team, & others!  A former National AAU Champion and U.S. Olympian, Bob doesn't hold back and opens up about his time in the world of Professional Wrestling.Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comPlease Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content never heard before! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Follow us on “X” (formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE located at https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade as we continue to add new videos from throughout wrestling history.The Wrestling Stoop returns this week to honor Black History Month as Bob shares stories and memories involving the likes of Ron Simmons & Butch Reed (Doom), Ernie Ladd, Junkyard Dog, Tony Atlas, Rocky Johnson, Thunderbolt Patterson, Art Thomas, Dewey Forte, & more. Also, Bob pays respects to the late, great Ole Anderson and shares side stories with the likes of The Brisco Brothers, The Samoan Swat Team, & others!  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week on the Wrestling Stoop, Bob Roop talks his memories of his first tour of the JWA in Japan back in 1970, as well as Bob's first trip to the Georgia territory! Plenty of fun stories both inside and outside of the ring, including Karaoke with Nick Bockwinkel, Ernie Ladd playing cards, working with Rocky Johnson in Florida, Lars Anderson and the near riot in South Korea, teaming with George "The Animal" Steele, Bud Rattal passed out on the plane, wrestling both Antonio Inoki and the Giant Baba on the tour, what Kintaro Oki meant to Korean Wrestling, the near exposé on the art of the blade job, Duke Keomuka's bathroom habits, the night one brawl versus Motoshi Okuma and how it gained the Japanese wrestlers respect (or fear?). All of that, plus, Bob shares his experiences sightseeing and enjoying the Japanese culture. Another great history lesson with fun stories mixed in everywhere!A former National AAU Champion and U.S. Olympian, Bob doesn't hold back and opens up about his time in the world of Professional Wrestling.Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on “X” (formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE located at https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade as we continue to add new videos from throughout wrestling history.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content never heard before! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!This week on the Wrestling Stoop, Bob Roop talks his memories of his first tour of the JWA in Japan back in 1970! Plenty of fun stories both inside and outside of the ring, including Karaoke with Nick Bockwinkel, Ernie Ladd playing cards, working with Rocky Johnson in Florida, Lars Anderson and the near riot in South Korea, teaming with George "The Animal" Steele, Bud Rattal passed out on the plane, wrestling both Antonio Inoki and the Giant Baba on the tour, what Kintaro Oki meant to Korean Wrestling, the near exposé on the art of the blade job, Duke Keomuka's bathroom habits, the night one brawl versus Motoshi Okuma and how it gained the Japanese wrestlers respect (or fear?). All of that, plus, Bob shares his experiences sightseeing and enjoying the Japanese culture. Another great history lesson with fun stories mixed in everywhere! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Welcome to this episode of Hamburg All Stars, this week we cover March 20th 1976 WWWF All Star where we will see :- Johnny Rivera & Pat Barrett vs. The Executioners (Executioner #1 & Executioner #2) (w/Lou Albano) Johnny Rodz vs. Frank Williams Scandor Akbar (w/Freddie Blassie) vs. Pete Sanchez Kevin Sullivan vs. Crusher Blackwell Bobo Brazil vs. Bugsy McGraw (w/Ernie Ladd & The Grand Wizard) Please follow Richard Land @maskedwrestlers and visit his website thehistoryofwwe.com Be sure to check out friend of the show, Our Vantage Point, Acid Washed Memories, Booking The Territory, Greetings From Allentown, Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam, Between The Sheets and the Wrestlecopia network. Follow the show on twitter @oldbakerypro, and the network on @ptbnwrestling as well as the sister network North South Connection @NoSoPodNetwork Check out Youtube.com/@memphiscast for more videos from the likes of Detroit, Japan, Australia, Florida and of course Memphis Visit whenitwascool.com for podcasts, articles and much more on retro pop culture, comics, wrestling, movies, tv, toys, history and more

After en exciting debut last week, Bob Roop & Ray Russell return this week to talk a variety of fun topics, including... Bob talks meeting Terry "Hulk Hogan" Bollea. A funny story of Bob vs. a rookie Steve "Dr. Death" Williams in the Superdome. Find out what happened to the poor guy who tried out vs. Billy Robinson, Danny Hodge AND The Iron Sheik. Puerto Rico Riot Story #1. HOW did Hiro Matsuda break Hulk Hogan's leg? Roop's very first match vs. Dick Dunn. Rooming with the the ultimate ribber Don Carson. Mr. TREE-rific vs. Smokey the Bear! What to do when fans attack! The art of the sugar hold and how to revive your opponent. Eddie Graham taking liberties. Sam Steamboat's words of advice. Fan tryouts at the Snake Pit. Watching the civil rights movement unfold at the arenas in the south, and desegregation in the US.   The abortion of a match vs. Coach John Heath. The poor treatment of the great Baron Von Raschke during his rookie year. Wrestling a double jointed fan. Grumpy Ole Anderson. Ernie Ladd's heel heat. Thoughts on the term "wrestling marks". Plus, we'll hear stories involving the likes of Terry Funk, Killer Karl Kox, Don Curtis, Duke Keomuka, Hiro Matsuda, Sputnik Monroe, Dale Lewis, and many more! A former National AAU Champion and U.S. Olympian, Bob doesn't hold back and opens up about his time in the world of Professional Wrestling.Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on "X" (formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE located at https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade as we continue to add new videos from throughout wrestling history.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!After en exciting debut last week, Bob Roop & Ray Russell return this week to talk a variety of fun topics, including... Bob talks meeting Terry "Hulk Hogan" Bollea. A funny story of Bob vs. Steve "Dr. Death" Williams in the Superdome. Find out what happened to the poor guy who tried out vs. Billy Robinson, Danny Hodge AND The Iron Sheik. Puerto Rico Riot Story #1. HOW did Hiro Matsuda break Hulk Hogan's leg? Roop's very first match vs. Dick Dunn. Rooming with the The ultimate ribber Don Carson. Mr. TREE-rific vs. Smokey the Bear! What to do when fans attack! The art of the sugar hold and how to revive your opponent. Eddie Graham taking liberties. Sam Steamboat's words of advice. Fan tryouts at the Snake Pit. Watching the civil rights movement unfold at the arenas in the south, and desegregationin the US.   The abortion of a match vs. Coach John Heath. The poor treatment of the great Baron Von Raschke during his rookie year. Wrestling a double jointed fan. Grumpy Ole Anderson. Ernie Ladd's heel heat. Thoughts on the term "wrestling marks". Plus, we'll hear stories involving the likes of Terry Funk, Killer Karl Kox, Don Curtis, Duke Keomuka, Hiro Matsuda, Sputnik Monroe, Dale Lewis, and many more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenadePlease Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #028FINISHING 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! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review the WWWF Madison Square Garden show from October 23, 1978 as well as the television show that aired beforehand, all with popular returning guest Vincent Waller! On the discussion table: –Ernie Ladd had a pretty interesting schedule in 1978, and we tell you about it. –Bob Backlund … Continue reading Episode 278: Ramblin' Man → The post Episode 278: Ramblin' Man appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we do a review of Georgia Championship Wrestling from the Summer of 1983! We share rare audio of Gordon Solie, Dusty Rhodes, Roddy Piper, Mr. Wrestling II, Tommy Rich, Ole Anderson, Ted Dibiase, The Road Warrriors, Bob Armstrong, Stan Hansen, Jake Roberts, Ernie Ladd, Dick Murdoch, Iron Sheik, King … Continue reading Episode 273: Thanks For The Money, Bob → The post Episode 273: Thanks For The Money, Bob appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson revisit JR's time in Mid-South Wrestling. This edition is part two of one of our most popular topics to date. You can listen/watch it right now over at GrillingJROnYouTube.com or wherever you find your podcasts. Today, JR discusses his time working for Bill Watts and Leroy McGurik during the duos eventual split and the aftermath that unfolds. JR also shares stories of working with the infamous McGuire twins, Ernie Ladd, Dick Murdoch and so many more talents from the 70's and 80's. HENSON SHAVING - It's time to say no to subscriptions and yes to a razor that'll last you a lifetime. Visit HENSONSHAVING.com/JR to pick the razor for you and use code JR and you'll get two years' worth of blades free with your razor MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code JIMROSS at Manscaped.com.  BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That's BlueChew.com, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE. STARRCAST VI - Starrcast VI returns to Chicago this Labor Day weekend, September 1st through September 3rd! Learn how you can be a part and not miss out on all the fun over at STARRCAST.COM SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at SaveWithConrad.com ADVERTISE WITH JR - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Grilling JR. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to AdvertiseWithJR.com now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR. On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at AdFreeShows.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson revisit JR's time in Mid-South Wrestling. This edition is part two of one of our most popular topics to date. You can listen/watch it right now over at GrillingJROnYouTube.com or wherever you find your podcasts. Today, JR discusses his time working for Bill Watts and Leroy McGurik during the duos eventual split and the aftermath that unfolds. JR also shares stories of working with the infamous McGuire twins, Ernie Ladd, Dick Murdoch and so many more talents from the 70's and 80's. HENSON SHAVING - It's time to say no to subscriptions and yes to a razor that'll last you a lifetime. Visit HENSONSHAVING.com/JR to pick the razor for you and use code JR and you'll get two years' worth of blades free with your razor MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code JIMROSS at Manscaped.com.  BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That's BlueChew.com, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE. STARRCAST VI - Starrcast VI returns to Chicago this Labor Day weekend, September 1st through September 3rd! Learn how you can be a part and not miss out on all the fun over at STARRCAST.COM SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at SaveWithConrad.com ADVERTISE WITH JR - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Grilling JR. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to AdvertiseWithJR.com now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR. On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at AdFreeShows.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard is all about Mid South Wrestling. Take a journey back to the Mid South territory with Dr Tom and John Poz as they discuss Bill Watts, Bill Dundee, The Fantastics, Brickhouse Brown, Mike Graham, Grizzly Smith, Steve Williams, Ted Dibiase, Jim Duggan, Ernie Ladd, and so much more!Stop settling for average, go to LEGACYSUPPS.COM now and use code DRTOM For 10% off your entire order and if you subscribe to have it shipped every 30 days, you can still get the discount, every single time. L-E-G-A-C-Y-S-U-P-P-S DOT COM, Level-up with Legacy!Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code PRICHARD at Manscaped.com. That's 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com and use code PRICHARD. Time to feel sexy and free this 2023 with MANSCAPED™This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5081614/advertisement

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This week the crew goes back to June 1984 and some good old Mid South Wrestling!  Weird Al is being weird, Ghostbusters hit the theaters, and we talk Dave Kingman... no seriously!  All this while Terry Taylor, both the Hacksaws, and Ernie Ladd are at it again.  So hop aboard and come back to 1984 with us this week on FFP! www.patreon.com/filterfree  

This week we look at the wrestling career of football star and all-time heel Ernie Ladd. From his runs in WWWF to stints in Mid South and Championship Wrestling in Florida, we see Ladd go up against wrestling legends. Andre the Giant, Gorilla Monsoon, Bruno Sammartino, Dusty Rhodes, and more are on the docket. Follow us on YouTube, Twitter & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A double helping of Dutch Mantell this week as Dutch once again answers YOUR questions, including managing Alberto Del Rio, Jim Cornette giving him complete autonomy in Smoky Mountain Wrestling, Koko B War vs The Fabulous Ones, having no memory of Matt Morgan, the Brian Pillman gun angle, rumours of an Undertaker vs Justin "Hawk" Bradshaw match at WrestleMania 12, WWE banning him from carrying signs during the Zeb Colter run and so much more. Enjoy If you want YOUR question answered by the Dirty Dutchman, then email to: questionsfordutch@gmail.com Dutch Mantell's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dutch.mantell Dutch Mantell's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dirtydutchman1 Dutch Mantell's Tales From a Dirt Road: https://www.amazon.com/dp/145644090X/ Dutch Mantell's The World According to Dutch: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1449953417/ WSI | Wresting Shoot Interviews on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WSIWrestlingShootInterviews/

This month Al Getz & Jon Boucher look at the 4th quarter of 1978 in the McGuirk wrestling territory. The feud between Ray Candy and Ernie Ladd comes to a rather anti-climactic conclusion on Christmas Day at the Superdome. Plus, why Ron Slinker was nicknamed "High Heels" when he was a Tampa police officer and tons more!

Here is the special bonus edition of MAT MEMORIES FROM MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, featuring the September 30th, 1972 SHOWDOWN AT SHEA - the much herald match between Bruno Sammartino and WWWF Champion Pedro Morales.   I recap the event, events leading up to it, and the disappointment with the show with Tim Puttre.  Attached are photos (courtesy John Pantozzi) newspaper clippings, and even a ticket stub.   WWWF @ Shea Stadium New York September 30th, 1972 Attendance 22,508 · Little Beaver and Little Louie defeated Pee Wee Adams and Sonny Boy Hayes (8:25) · El Olympico defeated Chuck O'Connor (5:15) via DQ · Jack Brisco defeated Mr. Fuji (14:07) · Gorilla Monsoon defeated Ernie Ladd (20:00) Via referee's decision · Sonny King and Chief Jay Strongbow defeated Capt. Lou Albano and The Spoiler (4:28) · NWA World Women's Champion The Fabulous Moolah defeated Debbie Johnson (7:27) · WWWF Heavyweight Champion Pedro Morales drew Bruno Sammartino (75:05) Producer: Tim Puttre  Writer/Researcher: Ritchie Garcia Hosts: John Arezzi and Tim Puttre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month Al Getz and Jon Boucher look at the 3rd quarter of 1978 in LeRoy McGuirk's OK/LA territory. Ernie Ladd and Ray Candy main event the Superdome, but how many people saw it? They also look at Eric the Red and Jerry Stubbs, plus Jon sent Al a rather unique cookbook!

On Something Else Episode #03, Arya & KJ are back for some hot Mid-South Wrestling from December 1981 with Ernie Ladd doing commentary, Larry Dallas, comparing Tom Renesto Jr. to watching a Daniel Bryan/Bryan Danielson match, Ed Wiskowski, Brooklyn Nine Nine, matches we can't book for The Dream Match Contest, and more! "Go to https://betterhelp.com/SomethingElse for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help. #sponsored."

Here is episode 12 of Mat Memories From Madison Square Garden, which reviews the Madison Square Garden WWWF card of September 2nd, 1972. Saturday September 2nd, 1972 Attendance 21,819 sell-out · Chuck O'Conner defeated Joe Nova · El Olympico defeated Joe Turco (13:51) · Sonny King defeated The Black Demon · Mr. Fugi & Professor Toru Tanaka defeated Gorilla Monsoon & Manual Soto in a Best Two Out Of Three Falls WWWF Tag Team Title Match · Chief Jay Strongbow vs. The Spoiler ended in a Draw · Pedro Morales (c) defeated Ernie Ladd to retain the WWWF Title (15:50) · Bruno Sammartino defeated George The Animal Steele (12:29) Producer: Tim Puttre Writer/Researcher: Ritchie Garcia Hosts: John Arezzi and Tim Puttre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this bizarre, bloody, and brutal beginning to Season 4, Shane shares his passion for pugilism and professional wrestling while detailing an insane incident occurring in Beckley, West Virginia in 1987. Javelin throws, ladies' dresses, tennis rackets, and raging wrestling fans abound in this compelling tale from the mad mind of Mr. Jim Cornette. Can you sue for verbal slander in WV? Does someone punching you in the eye result in a loss of sexual congress with your partner??? Find out on this thrilling edition of Disinformed. We'll sell you the whole seat, but you're only going to need the edge... because, as Ernie Ladd would say, the natives are getting restless. Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Cornettehttps://blog.simplejustice.us/2019/07/12/seaton-a-stupid-court-opinion-ruins-one-of-my-hobbies/Cornette Describes the Beckley Incident: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGDjKXgGuFUCornette Describes the Scariest Riots and Worst Towns in Mid South: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKSAf_aMl-EThe Midnight Express attack the Rock and Roll Express : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anImxY7SiP8https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dusty_Rhodeshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grizzly_SmithOutro:Semi-Funk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4333-semi-funkLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here is episode 10 of Mat Memories From Madison Square Garden, which reviews the Madison Square Garden WWWF card of July 1st, 1972.   The Card: WWWF New York City, NY Attendance: 19,512 Madison Square Garden - July 1st, 1972 Mike Graham defeated Juan Caruso at 5:19 Fred Curry defeated Joe Nova at 6:43  Gorilla Monsoon defeated the Black Demon at 4:17   WWWF World Champion Pedro Morales pinned George Steele at 14:59 Chief Jay Strongbow & Sonny King defeated Ernie Ladd & WWWF Tag Team Champion Prof. Toru Tanaka in a Best 2 out of 3 falls match; fall #1: Strongbow & King won; fall #2: Ladd & Tanaka won; fall #3: Strongbow & King won via disqualification Women's Champion the Fabulous Moolah defeated Vicki Williams (first women's match in New York history) Terry & Dory Funk Sr. defeated Don Curtis & Eddie Graham 30 minutes 11pm curfew Producer: Tim Puttre Writer/Researcher: Ritchie Garcia Hosts: John Arezzi and Tim Puttre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa give their thoughts on the MJF situation and whether or not anything similar might have happened in the territories, which leads to some interesting stories involving Ernie Ladd and Wahoo McDaniel. We also look at how our Double or Nothing predictions turned out and discuss the two big matches on this weekends WWE Hell in a Cell show. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!

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Reloading 1978, Great Malenko, Ernie Ladd, Kevin Sullivan, Bob Roop, Dennis Condrey & Phil Hickerson

On this week's episode, Jeremiah and Quinton review two matches. The first match is from 9-21-1991. It's Z-Man and Big Josh vs The Diamond Studd and Oz from WCW Power Hour. The second match is from WWWF on 11-17-1975. Ernie Ladd vs Haystacks Calhoun at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Thanks for listening and God Bless.

Al Getz and Jon Boucher look at the 1st quarter of 1978 in the Oklahoma/Louisiana wrestling territory. They discuss Ernie Ladd, Reggie Parks, and Skip Young among others. Along the way they take some interesting detours such as the scent of Kevin Nash and the Norwegian glam rock scene. As a special bonus, Al interviews the Brute (Buggsy McGraw)!

This week me and Billy breaks down Cody Rhodes leaving AEW, The Crown Jewel Premium Live Event and Stonecold Steve Austin possible return at Wrestlemania. Then we highlight Ernie Ladd. From his football career to His wrestling career we tell you youngsters about one of the greatest Black heels of all time. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smokethisova/message

This week me and Billy breaks down Cody Rhodes leaving AEW, The Crown Jewel Premium Live Event and Stonecold Steve Austin possible return at Wrestlemania. Then we highlight Ernie Ladd. From his football career to His wrestling career we tell you youngsters about one of the greatest Black heels of all time. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smokethisova/message

Here is the January 31st, 2022 episode of Mat Memories From Madison Square Garden, which reviews the Madison Sq. Garden WWWF of January 31st, 1972. A card that featured WWWF Champion Pedro Morales defending his title against Professor Tanaka.  Debuts by Pampero Firpo and Ernie Ladd added to the excitement of the show! Fred Blassie is also on the card. It was a lineup loaded with many big names! The Card: Pampero Firpo beat Manual Soto 8:16 King Curtis Ieukea beat Tomas Marin 3:39 Gorilla Monsoon and Sonny King beat Ernie Ladd and Jimmy Valiant 15:20 Victor Rivera beat Stan Stasiak 12:14 Chief Jay Strongbow beat Freddie Blassie by DQ 10:35 Karl Gotch and Rene Goulet defended their WWWF Tag Titles beating The Rugged Russians 2 falls to 1 in 18:46 Pedro Morales beat Professor Tanaka by DQ in 18;21 Producer: Tim Puttre Writer/Researcher: Ritchie Garcia Hosts: John Arezzi and Tim Puttre Copyright 2022: Mat Memories, LLC JOIN THE PATREON PAGE FOR THIS PODCAST AND EXPERIENCE 50 YEARS OF HISTORY FROM THE ARCHIVES OF WRESTLING HISTORIAN AND CO-AUTHOR OF THE BEST SELLING BOOK MAT MEMORIES HERE: https://www.patreon.com/JohnArezzi Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ProWrestlingSpotlight Follow John Arezzi Here: https://twitter.com/johnarezzi https://instagram.com/johnarezzi https://www.facebook.com/groups/prowrestlingspotlight https://www.facebook.com/JohnArezzisMatMemories Order a signed and numbered copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here:  https://py.pl/1SjMeX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally released February 13, 2015 Parv is busy juggling the birds, so join the Three Wise Men of Wrestling Podcasting as they examine Black History Month footage from the WWE Network. Three Hall of Fame features are examined: Bobo Brazil, Ernie Ladd and Tony Atlas. *Bonus BRAINBUSTER! trivia, sponsored by the man of the hour, Johnny Sorrow* -Who had an incredibly boring match with Bruiser Brody at MSG in 1976? -Who cuts an absolutely amazing promo on WWWF TV? -Who wrestled in a Superman outfit at a Texas rodeo? All will be answered on Titans of Wrestling #43!!!

Originally released March 7, 2015 Parv, Pete, Johnny and Kelly return to Mid-Atlantic to look at the late 70s, which is a story of two men called Rick. On the docket tonight: Ric Flair vs. Steamboat (06/15/77) (TV title) Ric Flair promo on a private jet Ric Flair vs. Ricky Steamboat (3/12/78) (Andre as special guest ref) Flair, Ernie Ladd and Big John Studd promos Greg Valentine vs. Jimmy Snuka (1978) Boris Malenko and the Masked Superstar (1977) Ken Patera vs. Ricky Steamboat (1979) Iron Sheik vs. Ricky Steamboat (falls count anywhere, 1979) Masked Superstar face turn (1980) This show: - Steamboatmania is running wild in North Carolina - Flair's development as the best promo in the business - Andre defines "Disney-chic" - Johnny gurgles with Professor Malenko - Comparison of Steamboat and Bob Backlund as top babyfaces

Originally released June 24, 2014 Join us as the Titans of Rasslin visit Earth II, where Pete doesn't exist (actually he is trapped under a pile of thousands of wrestling DVDs, updates throughout), and the team of Kelly, Parv, Johnny and Marty Sleeze explore the amazing world of Georgia Championship Wrestling on TBS! And for the first time ever, the material covered on the show is so vast that a second part is required (look for it in about two weeks). On the docket tonight: 1979 Ole Anderson promo / Bobby Heenan and Ernie Ladd promo 1979 Ernie Ladd attacks Chief Jay Strongbow 1980 Tommy Rich vs. Dennis Condrey TV title match 1980 Ole Anderson turns on Dusty Rhodes + Ole falls out with Lars and enlists the aid of Terry Funk 1980 Mr. Wrestling II and The Assassin discuss why they wear a mask Also on tonight's show: -A look at the history of GCW, its important relationship with Ted Turner-owned television stations, and the role it played in the story of WCW -In-depth discussion of Mr.Wrestling II and Tommy Rich -Stongbow's humiliation makes Parv...uh, giddy -Fantasy Blaxploitation booking: Ernie Ladd is "The Big Cat of Harlem" -A show-ending comparison of early-80s GCW and WWF

Originally released April 1, 2014 In this very special episode, Pete, Johnny and Kelly pay tribute to two icons of wrestling… JerryvonKramer, aka “Parv”, aka The President of the I Hate Bob Backlund Club , aka “Spanky” ... and Kal Rudman: Everyone's favorite drunk, pervy, wrestling commentator On the docket: 12-13 Dominic DeNucci vs. Sgt. Slaughter 12-13 Larry Zbyszko vs. Tony Atlas 12-13 Rick Martel & Tony Garea vs. the Samoans Best 2 out of 3 Falls 12-13 Pedro Morales vs. Ernie Ladd 12-13 Bruno Sammartino vs. Ken Patera Also on tonight's show: -Philadelphia: America's #1 sports town in 1980! -Fantasy Booking #1: Super 8 (possibly Bob Crane in disguise) films Tony Atlas being walked on by a woman while Kal watches, smoking a cigarette, at the Holiday Inn across from the Spectrum -Fantasy Booking #2: Kal goes to Memphis and meets the Fabulous Ones -Visit Izzy Bernstein's House of Blue Tights (with red trim)! -Extended discussion on everybody from Sgt Slaughter, DeNucci, Pete Rose, and Ernie Ladd, to Bill Watts, Greg “the Bull” Luzinski, and The Living Legend

Florida Times-Union's Jacksonville Jaguars beat writer John Reid joins "The *State* of Florida Sports Podcast" to discuss Trevor Lawrence's rookie contract and how he looked during mini camp, he brings NBA expertise to the Finals after covering New Orleans for the Times-Picayune for many years, and we talk professional wrestling considering Jags coach Urban Meyer made an appearance on AEW Wrestling recently.

Vince isn't racist, he has "black champions." Ox Baker and Ernie Ladd start a riot. Dan and Craig argue about Fastlane.  Hart vs. Hart, and the 10th anniversary of Wrestlemania. Wrestlemania 13 debuts, and the match that changed the WWE forever. Finally, 20 years ago WCW dies.   VOC Nation takes you behind the scenes of your favorite moments in pro wrestling history. Notable show hosts include legendary pro wrestling journalist Bill Apter, former WWE/TNA star Shelly Martinez, former WWE and AWA broadcaster Ken Resnick, former WCW performer The Maestro, former TNA Impact talent Wes Brisco, Pro Wrestling Illustrated's Brady Hicks, independent pro wrestling and Fireball Run star Sassy Stephie, and more! Since 2010, VOC Nation has brought listeners into the minds of the biggest stars in pro wrestling and entertainment. Subscribe to the podcasts for free on most major directories, and visit vocnation.com for live programming. Subscribe on YouTube for the video version of the show: https://www.youtube.com/vocnationradionetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AEW's lack of Dynamite, Molly Holly will be a Hall of Famer, and Indie Wrestling is burning alive. Also, the not so smooth WWE Network porting to Peacock! Who was married to Jimmy Snuka? And the legacies of Bobby Eaton and Ernie Ladd. VOC Nation takes you behind the scenes of your favorite moments in pro wrestling history. Notable show hosts include legendary pro wrestling journalist Bill Apter, former WWE/TNA star Shelly Martinez, former WWE and AWA broadcaster Ken Resnick, former WCW performer The Maestro, former TNA Impact talent Wes Brisco, Pro Wrestling Illustrated's Brady Hicks, independent pro wrestling and Fireball Run star Sassy Stephie, and more! Since 2010, VOC Nation has brought listeners into the minds of the biggest stars in pro wrestling and entertainment. Subscribe to the podcasts for free on most major directories, and visit vocnation.com for live programming. Subscribe on YouTube for the video version of the show: https://www.youtube.com/vocnationradionetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Renee Young is leaving and WWE introduces the Thunderdome. Also, have the bookers given up? Finally in Wrestling Historian, Ernie Ladd at the Philadelphia Arena. Vader doesn't move for Shawn and Jericho debuts on WWF TV. The VOC NATION RADIO NETWORK airs live and on-demand audio broadcasts 7 days / week via vocnation.com. VOC NATION features contributors such as Brady Hicks (Pro Wrestling Illustrated), "Voice of Choice" Bruce Wirt (WNJC Philadelphia), Stro Maestro (WCW), Wes Brisco (WWE and TNA Impact), Ken Resnick (WWE and AWA), Shelly Martinez (WWE and TNA Impact), Eli Drake (TNA Impact and NWA), and Kathie Fitz! Plus alums such as Chaz "Mosh" Warrington (WWE), Bobby Fish (WWE), Steve Corino (WWE and ECW), and Petey Williams (TNA Impact), as well as some of the hottest wrestlers, analysts, and broadcasters, reaching beyond their extensive wrestling knowledge to discuss sports, lifestyle, politics, and more! Consistently ranking in the top 1% for downloads (Podomatic) and 5% for live streaming (Stitcher), VOC NATION has been streamed by half a million unique visitors! Discover the network that top-notch wrestling and entertainment stars such as Hulk Hogan, Jesse Ventura, Trina Michaels, and Alan Thicke have loved from their first appearances ... and that US Olympic Gold Medalist - and WWE star - Kurt Angle called, "The best talk show that you can hear." It's all here ... on vocnation.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We'd love to have your support. After checking out the time stamps below, please consider checking out the links below and supporting BTT. Opening Shenanigans. ( 0:01:00 )  NWA WCW Saturday Night on TBS from Feb 21, 1987. ( 0:05:20 ) Bruce Mitchell from PW Torch Part 3 Talks JYD, Ernie Ladd, and Rufus R Jones. ( 1:12:42 ) Show Close - Starrcade 1990 The Freebirds with Richard Marley vs. Ricky Morton & Tommy Rich ( 1:31:25 )  Lane's Lady Boys Father's Day Paid Advertisement ( 1:43:54 ) Please consider supporting our show by becoming a Smoky Mountain Rasslin AND BTT Podcast Patron Member, purchasing a BTT Pod or SMW podcast t-shirt or two from our Pro Wrestling Tees Store,  New Harbody Harper Shirt is Available! https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/related/bookingtheterritory/btt-hardbodyharper.html NEW That's Real Classy T-Shirt! https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/2238099-booking-the-territory-thats-real-classy?store_id=74448 and NEW Doc-A-Holic T-shirt: https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/2259184-doc-a-holic-doc-turner-4-life?store_id=74448 More T-Shirts, Hooded Sweatshirts, and much more!! https://www.teepublic.com/user/bookingtheterritory Pay Pal: https://www.paypal.me/BTTPod Subscribe to our YouTube channel: tinyurl.com/BTTYouTube Follow us on Twitter @BTT_Podcast, @Mike504Saints, @CJHWhoDat and Like us on Facebook. Show Links Subscribe on an Android: http://subscribeonandroid.com/mikemills.podbean.com/feed/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/booking-the-territory-pro-wrestling-podcast/id1002655335?mt=2

We'd love to have your support. After checking out the time stamps below, please consider checking out the links below and supporting BTT. Mike and Harper Discuss Their WrestleMania Weekend in NOLA ( 0:01:03 ). New Patron Shoutouts ( 0:31:10 ). Doc-A-Holic Spotlight of the Week ( 0:31:52 ). NWA WCW Saturday Night on TBS from Dec 27, 1986. ( 0:33:08 ) Show Close and Ernie Ladd Cuts a Vicious Promo on Rufus R Jones! ( 1:51:58 ) Please consider supporting our show by becoming a Smoky Mountain Rasslin AND BTT Podcast Patron Member, purchasing a BTT Pod or SMW podcast t-shirt or two from our Pro Wrestling Tees Store,  NEW That's Real Classy T-Shirt! https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/2238099-booking-the-territory-thats-real-classy?store_id=74448 and NEW Doc-A-Holic T-shirt: https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/2259184-doc-a-holic-doc-turner-4-life?store_id=74448 More T-Shirts, Hooded Sweatshirts, and much more!!! #BTTArmy #BookItBitch Tees, Ron Wright Tees, Hooded Sweatshirts, coffee mugs and much more right here on our teepublic store! https://www.teepublic.com/user/bookingtheterritory Pay Pal: https://www.paypal.me/BTTPod Subscribe to our YouTube channel: tinyurl.com/BTTYouTube Follow us on Twitter @BTT_Podcast, @Mike504Saints, @CJHWhoDat and Like us on Facebook. Show Links Subscribe on an Android: http://subscribeonandroid.com/mikemills.podbean.com/feed/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/booking-the-territory-pro-wrestling-podcast/id1002655335?mt=2