Podcasts about Verne Gagne

Author and podcaster Brian Ferguson joins Rick to talk about growing up in Wisconsin and being a fan of the AWA and Verne Gagne and his new book "Verne: Inside And Outside The Ropes". We also talk the Monday Night Wars, what wrestling we currently watch and his podcast Bumps and Thumps plus much more!Follow:Facebook:⁠The Prof Rick Del Santo⁠Instagram:⁠therickdelsanto⁠X:⁠TheRickDelSanto⁠Bluesky:⁠therickdelsanto.bsky.social⁠Web:⁠ProWrestlingWire.net

On this episode, I talk with the authors of WILBUR SNYDER The World's Most Scientific Wrestler Richard Vicek and Steven VerrierIf you would like to purchase WILBUR SNYDER The World's Most Scientific Wrestler, please go to www.crowbarpress.com You can contact Steven Verrier at: Website: www.stevenvarrier.com or his Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/steven.verrier.92 You can contact Richard Vicek at: https://www.facebook.com/richard.vicek.5 You can purchase the book I wrote on Verne Gagne titled: VERNE Inside & Outside the RopesAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/VERNE-Inside-Outside-Brian-Ferguson/dp/B0DL4NTR8F/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3R6YWCBP066K1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.o2cyL60dpg9SZyCAT4X_Ww.Dd9KPDnRPmTfkRxrPTRtfZahw-UnJJpaYA84vbBZqbg&dib_tag=se&keywords=verne+inside+%26+outside+the+ropes&qid=1734048574&sprefix=%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1 Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/verne-brian-ferguson/1146466907?ean=9798341805583Lulu: (Paperback) https://www.lulu.com/shop/brian-ferguson/verne-inside-outside-the-ropes/paperback/product-yvjq8ne.html?q=Verne+Gagne&page=1&pageSize=4 (Ebook) https://www.lulu.com/shop/brian-christopher-ferguson/verne-inside-outside-the-ropes/ebook/product-p6ym7dv.html?q=Verne+Gagne&page=1&pageSize=4 You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms:Facebook:George Schire's WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221 AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION:https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870 You can purchase books written by George Schire at Amazon: Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From Verne Gagne to the Road Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1960s: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1960s/dp/1492225576/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 1 1970-1974: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1970-1974/dp/1492242292/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 2 1975-79: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1975-79/dp/150845857X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3 Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at:Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support buttonTeespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ PayPal: @bumpsnthumps You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BrianfergusonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumpsIf you would like to purchase Joyce's book My Ringside Seat To The AWA, you can order the book by messaging on Facebook or by email. Payment method is through PayPal. The book is $20 plus $6 shipping in the United States. If you are ordering outside the United States, please contact Joyce for shipping questions. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyce.paustian.9 Website: https://joycepaustian.com/ Email: joyce.paustian@gmail.com PayPal: joyce.paustian@gmail.com

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5-7-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller welcomed George Schire, pro wrestling author and historian, who gave eye-witness details on the emotional Verne Gagne funeral earlier this week, including details on Gene Okerland and Greg Gagne speeches, amends being made, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Updated For 2025! This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 19) covering the period of 5/7 thru 5/13. Running Time: 4 Hours 15 Minutes. This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony first aired in 2018 and spanned two seasons. After much demand, these retro episodes return REMASTERED and UPDATED FOR 2025. Wrestling history up to and including 2024 has been added! Hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. RUNNING TIME: 4 Hours 15 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3 E19 (05/07 - 05/13) Bruno Sammartino vs Giant Baba: First time ever WWWF Championship is defended in Japan. Verne Gagne retires as AWA Heavyweight Champion. Eddie Gilbert seriously injured in fiery auto accident following WWF PA event. Nancy Argentino, girlfriend of Jimmy Snuka, dies after head injury suffered at PA hotel. This occurs a few months after Snuka is arrested in NY and originally charged with second and third degree assault of Argentino and a Police Officer. Looking back at the first ever episode of Saturday Night's Main Event (1985). Career vs Title: Jerry Lawler def Curt Hennig to win AWA Heavyweight Championship. Bonus Audio: Curt Hennig attacks owner of Toyota Dealership and destroys the CWA Studio. Looking back at 5th Von Erich Memorial Parade Of Champions (1988). Looking back at NWA WrestleWar 1989. Audio: Memorable attack by Terry Funk on Ric Flair following his NWA Heavyweight Championship win against Ricky Steamboat. Roddy Piper returns to WWF after two year retirement. Audio: Macho Man Randy Savage vs Steve Austin battle for the one and only time they faced off in the ring. Audio: Steve Austin comments on Macho Man Randy Savage. Bill Alfonso makes memorable debut in ECW. WCW announces Nitro expanding to two hours. Standards and Practices: WWF forced to edit Raw segment showing Goldust licking Undertaker up his leg and thigh. Looking back at AAA TripleMania IV (1996). Looking back at WWF IYH 15: A Cold Day In Hell (1997). Memorable Raw moment: HBK superkicks Bret Hart back into his wheelchair. Audio: Farooq accuses WWF of racism and lack of Black Heavyweight Champions. Audio: Rob Van Dam makes Monday Night Raw debut against Jeff Hardy (1997). Audio: Dustin Runnels tears up during Raw segment while speaking about Dusty Rhodes and Goldust character. Audio: Eric Bischoff challenges Vince McMahon to a fight at WCW Slamboree 1998. Online voting gone wrong: Ric Flair voted People Magazine's #2 Most Beautiful People In The World for 1998. Who was #1? MTV airs special WCW 'Ultimate Music Video Feud' and begins the crossover highlighted by Raven / DDP feud. Steve Austin makes memorable appearance on TSN's Off The Record. Looking back at Sable's leaving WWF and filing $110 Million Lawsuit claiming sexual harassment and unsafe working conditions. Audio: Debra vs Sable Evening Gown Match for WWF Women's Championship. Audio: Sean Waltman speaks on putting a cup of feces inside Sable's luggage. DT looks back at highest rated Raw episode (8.1) in history and how WCW never fully recovered from one preemption due to NBA Playoffs. US News And World Report publishes seven page story of WWF and explosion in popularity for pro wrestling. Looking back at WCW Slamboree PPV (1999, 2000). Miss Elizabeth wrestles her first two matches ever (vs Daffney, vs Rhonda Singh). Audio: APA destroy Big Boss Man and Bull Buchanan in a bar fight. Four days after Linda McMahon tells AP that WWF and NBC were working on second season for XFL and not being killed off - NBC and WWF discontinues XFL. Perry Saturn sent home by WWF after 'shooting' on Mike Bell during a match on WWF Jakked. WWF releases Scott Hall 48 hours after the infamous 'Plane Ride From Hell'. Batista makes his WWF main roster debut. Audio: Edge-A-Mania is running wild! Infamous Raw segment: Undertaker attacks, hogties, and drags Hulk Hogan while riding a motorcycle throughout the Air Canada Center. Launch of NWA - Total Nonstop Action (TNA) officially announced. Audio: Memorable Raw segment featuring Steve Austin, Christian, RVD/Kane and the surprise return (and final WWE appearance ever) of The Road Warriors (2003).   Audio: Freddie Blassie tells D-Von to 'Get The Tables!'. John Tenta announces retirement after developing bladder cancer. After two years of PPV only shows, TNA and Fox Sports announce creation of non PPV weekly series, 'Impact!' (2004). Almost a year to the day TNA inks a deal with Fox Sports Net and debuts Impact!, FSN drops TNA programming. Booker T and Batista fight during filming of Summerslam 2006 commercial. Audio: Beth Phoenix makes her WWE main roster debut. Audio: Dr. Vince McMahon gives the Commencement Speech at Sacred Heart University (CT). Audio: After Undertaker battles Batista in a bloody Cage Match and endures a post match beatdown by Mark Henry, Edge cashes in MITB Briefcase to win the World Heavyweight Championship. NWA officially ends their relationship with TNA. Looking back at TNA Sacrifice PPV (2007, 2008, 2012). Audio: Jim Cornette strips Kurt Angle of TNA Heavyweight Championship. Fresh off the disaster of moving Impact to Monday nights and dismal ratings, Dixie Carter issues an odd and desperate plea to wrestling fans. Infamous Raw moment: Jerry Lawler uses Michael Cole's tie to attack Cole within the Cole Mine. Brock Lesnar pulled from UFC event due to diverticulitis. New Japan Pro Wrestling holds their first ever show in the US with help from JAPW. Hulk Hogan's solution to increase fan interaction with TNA? Follow and film TNA Wrestlers anytime they are seen in public. Happy Wedding Anniversary to Gail Kim and Chef Robert Irvine. Baron Corbin makes his WWE NXT TV debut. After Christy Hemme botches the ring introduction of Austin Aries and Bobby Roode, Aries climbs ring rope and puts his crotch in Hemme's face. And TNA waits almost a week to denounce the behavior. Buck Zumhofe sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexually abusing his 15 year old daughter. Audio: Attitude or Ineptitude? TNA tries to get edgy by having MVP use the 'N' word during politically charged promo on Impact. Ray 'Adam Rose' Leppan arrested for alleged domestic battery and is immediately suspended by WWE. Looking back at ROH / NJPW Global Wars 2016. Billy Corgan finalizes the deal to purchase the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). Looking back at WWE Backlash 2018 and 2022 WWE signs the last two members of MMA Four Horsewomen, Marina Shafir and Jessamyn Duke Audio: Vince McMahon, with the help of Roman Reigns, AJ Styles, Daniel Bryan and Kofi Kingston, creates the RAW and SmackDown 'Wild Card Rule' Silver King tragically dies in the ring during a wrestling match against Juventud Guerrera Looking back at WWE Money In The Bank 2020 Audio: Becky Lynch announces her pregnancy on RAW and Asuka as the new RAW Women's Champion Audio: One of the worst storylines in WWE history begins: Seth Rollins has a weird infatuation with Rey Mysterio's eye Audio: Alberto Del Rio arrested and charged with sexual assault and aggravated kidnapping and how he escaped prison time for these serious charges Looking back at WWE Throwback SmackDown from 2021 AEW is the first to announce their return to touring since the Covid-19 Pandemic began Audio: Swerve introduces the NXT Universe to his new stable, 'Hit Row' Looking back at Impact Wrestling: Under Siege 2022 PPV Audio: Rhea Ripley attacks AJ Styles and becomes the newest member of Judgement Day (led by Edge) Looking back at The Authors Of Pain's 'Wrestling Entertainment Series' promotion fiasco Bobby Roode abruptly retires from pro wrestling after needed a second neck fusion surgery Kenny Omega hit with a very serious case of Diverticulitis Audio: Highlights of Sami Zayn's stand-up comedy act from 'Netflix Is A Joke' with Becky Lynch and Johnny Knoxville Audio: Jesse The Body Ventura reveals negotiations with WWE for a Legends Deal Audio: Wrestling news and IWC livid at Triple H after taking shots at PWInsider and Fightful And so much more! 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In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (4-30-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller welcomed wrestling announcer Mick Karch and multi-decades AWA jobber Kenny Jay to discuss the life and career of the late Verne Gagne, who died that week at age 89. The discussion spanned his years as a top main eventing AWA Champion to his rise and fall as the promoter behind the scenes, his reaction to Vince McMahon's national expansion, his role in the evolution of the Hulk Hogan babyface character, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (4-28-2015), Wade and Jason answered member email questions on a range of topics including whether Attitude Era approach could work today, did Reigns benefit from Big Show match, ROH in Sinclair era, plus Billy Corgan joining TNA's creative team.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Updated For 2025! This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 17) covering the period of 4/23 thru 4/29. Running Time: 4 Hours 20 Minutes. This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony first aired in 2018 and spanned two seasons. After much demand, these retro episodes return REMASTERED and UPDATED FOR 2025. Wrestling history up to and including 2024 has been added! Hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. RUNNING TIME: 4 Hours 20 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3 E17 (04/23 - 04/29) Alex Karras and Dick The Bruiser turn their 'feud' into a real life bar fight with patrons and Detroit Cops. Bruno Sammartino breaks his neck during a WWWF Title Match against Stan Hansen. Tommy Rich def Harley Race to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Audio: Infamous Empty Arena Match between Terry Funk and Jerry 'The King' Lawler including the memorable UNCENSORED Terry Funk pre match promo. Superstar Billy Graham wrestles last WWF match (1983) and leaves company (for AWA) due to issues including painkiller abuse. Audio: How does Verne Gagne and AWA celebrates the one year anniversary of their fu**ery towards AWA fans and Hulk Hogan? By doing it again but this time, it's 'Super'. Looking back at AWA Super Sunday event (1983). Almost three years to the day the AWA fu**ery began for Hulk Hogan, The Hulkster (now WWF Champion) lands the cover of Sports Illustrated. Jerry 'The King' Lawler loses his first Hair match and the Southern Heavyweight Title. Ken Patera makes his WWF return after serving two years in prison for the McDonalds incident. Bonus Audio: Looking back at the night both Bobby Heenan and Andy Kaufman managed Ken Patera against Jerry Lawler. The Fantastics end The Midnight Express' 345 day record reign as NWA US Tag Team Champions. Sting and Lex Luger defeat Tully Blanchard and Arn Anderson to win last ever Jim Crockett Sr Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament. Big Bubba Rogers wrestles last match in Japan (teams with Jimmy Snuka) before signing with WWF and becoming The Big Boss Man. Looking back at Episode 21 of Saturday Night Main Event (1989). Looking back at New Japan's first event (Battle Satellite) from the Tokyo Done (1989). Mr Perfect defeats Tito Santana in a tournament final to win the vacated WWF IC Championship (previously held by The Ultimate Warrior). ECW crowns its first ever ECW Champion (Jimmy Snuka), just to lose it a day later to Johnny Hotbody. Sid Vicious abruptly leaves WWF after a match against The Ultimate Warrior. The Heavenly Bodies def The Fantastics to become the first ever Smokey Mountain Wrestling Tag Team Champions. Naliz makes his WWF debut, attacking The Big Boss Man. Bonus Audio: A tale of two Nailz promos: One with the WWF voice modulation and one without. Tammy Sytch debuts for Smokey Mountain Wrestling. Sean Waltman (as The Lightning Kid) makes his WWF debut. WWF signs Boni Blackstone. Captain Lou Albano manages his last tag team to WWF Tag Team Championship victory as The Headshrinkers defeat The Quebecers. Looking back at the Sumo Match between Earthquake and Yokozuna on Monday Night Raw. Looking back at AAA Triplemania II-A event (1997). Audio: Hunter Hearst Helmsley makes his WWF in ring debut, beating convicted Pedophile Buck 'Rock And Roll' Zumhoff. Audio: Triple H speaks on the origins of the 'Hunter Hearst Helmsley character and name. Hulk Hogan finalizes paperwork to launch a small chain of Pastamania restaurants. Looking back at WCW and New Japan 'Collision In Korea' two day event in North Korea. Looking back at WWF 'In Your House 7: Good Friends, Better Enemies' PPV (1996). 'Fat Frank' Iadevia (RIP) causes local controversy in NY/NJ after and odd in call-in to The Howard Stern Show. D-Generation X attempts to invade WCW event. Audio: Val Venis is 'coming' with Jenna Jameson. Audio: Bruce Prichard speaks on the D-X WCW Invasion skits behind the cameras. Looking back at WWF 'In Your House 21: Unforgiven' PPV (1998). Looking back at the first annual 'Brian Pillman Memorial Event' (1998), and the WWF House Show that also raised money for the family of the late Brian Pillman. Audio: DDP loses the WCW Heavyweight Championship to an insanely over Sting during an episode of Monday Nitro - just to win the title back later the same night. While Ric Flair is stuck in a Mental Hospital during WCW Monday Nitro, Steve Austin rescues Stephanie McMahon from the Ministry Of Darkness. WWF tapes the pilot episode of Smackdown (1999). The Corporate Ministry of Darkness is formed. Juventud Guerrera and Jerry Flynn arrested in PA for DWI. Looking back at WWF 'In Your House 28: Backlash' PPV event (1999). Steve Austin returns to WWF TV with a bang! and blows up the DX Express Tour Bus. David Arquette wins the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, and donates his earnings to the families of Brian Pillman and Owen Hart, and to Droz. Sabu defeats The Messiah in a tournament final to win the vacated XPW Heavyweight Championship (previously held by Chris Candido). Steve Corino defeats Mike Rapada to win the NWA Heavyweight Championship. Looking back at WWF Backlash PPV (2001, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009 Audio: Randy Orton makes his WWF main roster debut. 'The Scorpion King' starring The Rock opens up to record revenue numbers at the box office. Steve Austin announces his in ring retirement (2003). Audio: Only hours after announcing his retirement from in ring action, Steve Austin becomes Co-GM of Raw with Eric Bischoff. Randy Orton spits in the face of Harley Race. Looking back at TNA 'Lockdown' PPV (2005, 2006) Chris Candido suffers serious ankle and leg injury during match on TNA PPV, and sadly passes away only days later due to a blood clot. WWE starts contacting former ECW stars about appearing for WWE relaunch of ECW brand. MTV and Viacom sign off on the creation of Wrestling Society X. Hogan Knows Best renewed for a third season. Looking back at the World Wrestling Legends '6:05 - The Reunion' PPV (2006). 'The Condemned' starring Steve Austin hits movie theaters to terrible reviews. Audio: Vince McMahon wins the ECW Heavyweight Championship. One of the greatest matches in WWE Raw history: Shawn Michaels and John Cena battle almost an hour on Raw (HBK wins). Reid Flair arrested after DWI incident involving heroin and driving with a revoked license. Looking back at WWE 'Extreme Rules' PPV (2010, 2012). Looking back at 2010 WWE Draft (Kelly Kelly #1 Draft Pick) Audio: TNA Monday Night Impact Main Event: Abyss vs Ric Flair battle over WWE Hall Of Fame Rings. Monday Night Wars II: After bombing to record low ratings, Dixie Carter announces Impact moving back to Thursday nights. WWE releases Tony Atlas. TNA fires Bubba 'The Love Sponge' after horrendous comments towards Haiti. Lisa Marie Varon (aka Tara, Victoria) announces her exit from TNA, just to return two months later. Audio: 2011 WWE Draft opens up Raw with John Cena drafted to Smackdown, just to be traded by to Raw by the end of the show. Nick Gage sentenced after pleading guilty to Second Degree Bank Robbery. WWE launches their 'Be A STAR' Anti-Bullying campaign. Audio: Cesaro makes his WWE main roster debut. Audio: Stevie Richards speaks on Justin Credible passing out backstage prior to Extreme Rising Event (2012). Audio: Nikki and Brie Bella 'fired' from WWE (2012), which leads to their legit exit until Spring 2013. Looking back at TNA 'Sacrifice' PPV (2014). Bad News Barrett defeats Neville to win the WWE 2015 King Of The Ring Tournament. Jeff Hardy suffers a broken leg after a Dirt Bike stunt goes wrong. WWE releases NXT Talents: Mason Ryan, Raquel Diaz, Shaul Guerrero, Oliver Grey, and Sarah Backman. Kalisto defeats Braun Strowman in a terrible Dumpster Match on Raw. At least Kalisto suffers a great post match beat down Audio: Conan O'Brien takes shots at WWE after being labeled as 'Essential Business' during the Pandemic Looking back at the first Saudi Arabia event "The Greatest Royal Rumble" (2018) Audio: Titus O'Neil stumbles his way into an all-time viral moment during the Greatest Royal Rumble match Audio: Hulk Hogan talks candid about using the 'N' Word and being labeled as a racist. The most Hogan has ever spoken about this story Lilian Garcia makes her return to ring announcing. But it isn't for WWE or even a pro wrestling company The very beginnings of the overhyped AEW fake news, led by Dave Meltzer started this week. And you won't believe the level of fake news they were attempting to present Looking back at Impact Wrestling: Rebellion 2019, 2021, 2022 Charlotte and Andrade get engaged  Dutch Mantel' infamous fake news tweet and delete claiming he 'overheard directly' at WWE Headquarters of an imminent sale with Disney Audio: Very interesting information from Triple H and Vince McMahon about locker morale and precautions being taken during Covid-19 pandemic Audio: Jim Cornette receives alot of heat discussing Velveteen Dream's alleged online incident with a minor Less than a day being released from 1+ year prison sentence, Tammy Sytch launches an OnlyFans account Audio: After being released by WWE, Drake Maverick cries himself into making a fortune on Cameo Bronson Rechsteiner (Bron Breakker) signed by Baltimore Ravens during 2020 NFL Draft WWE signs Samantha Irvin and Megan Morant Sasha Banks gets her own Star Wars: The Mandalorian action figure WWE releases Dexter Lumis, Dakota Kai, Harland, Persia Pirotta, Malcom Bivens, Draco Anthony and several others Bray Wyatt and JoJo Offerman get engaged CM Punk, while still under AEW contract, visits Impact Wrestling and WWE RAW backstage Naomi (Trinity) makes her Impact Wrestling debut Looking back at WWE Draft 2023 and 2024 Looking back at NXT Spring Breakin' 2023 and 2024 Audio: Oba Femi makes his NXT in-ring debut Audio: Triple H reveals the creation of the WWE World Heavyweight Championship Samoa Joe signs to co-star in the Twisted Metal TV series NJPW and Stardom for an alliance Audio: Ronda Rousey explains why WWE is a 'disorganized sh*t show' Jesse 'The Body' Ventura and WWE reopen discussions about a future return to WWE Dave Meltzer reveals he was told that The Rock' recent promos and vulgar Paul Heyman WWE HOF Speech are considered the 'official end of the PG era' Darby Allin breaks his news after being clipped by a New York Bus Audio: Jack Perry and Young Bucks attack Tony Khan on AEW Dynamite Audio: Tony Khan mocked by non-wrestling news media and NFL owners for the way he sold his 'injuries' on AEW Dynamite Audio: Tony Khan appears on NFL Network and proceeds to call WWE 'The Harvey Weinstein Of Pro Wrestling And so much more! RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE to download the AUDIO episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E17 (4/23 – 4/29) CLICK HERE to listen to COMMERCIAL FREE (PATREON) episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E17 (4/23 – 4/29) CLICK HERE to listen to THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E17 (4/23 – 4/29) online CLICK HERE to access previous episodes for all the shows ==== CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE WITH THE DTKC 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHIRT! CLICK HERE for DTKC Pro Wrestling Tees Store ==== Want to help promote our shows and get a special shout-out on the next show? Stop by Apple Podcasts (CLICK HERE) or SPOTIFY (CLICK HERE) and leave a review! 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Today's Flagship episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is with WWE Superstar, Boris Zhukov. he former WWF Superstar joins the show to talk about his pro wrestling journey. Host John Poz and Boris will talk about breaking into the wrestling business, MACW, JCP, Sgt Slaughter, WWF, Vince McMahon, Nikolai Volkoff, AWA, Verne Gagne, Hulk Hogan and so much more!Store - Teepublic.com/stores/TMPTFollow us @TwoManPowerTrip on Twitter and IG

On this episode, George Schire and I talk with Les Thatcher.Les Talks about his wrestling career and the WFIA. If you would like to attend the trainingseminar in Waterloo, IA in July and train with Les Thatcher and other legends,please go to: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeTragosLouTheszProWrestlingHallOfFameYou can purchase the book I wrote on VerneGagne titled: VERNE Inside & Outside the RopesAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/VERNE-Inside-Outside-Brian-Ferguson/dp/B0DL4NTR8F/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3R6YWCBP066K1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.o2cyL60dpg9SZyCAT4X_Ww.Dd9KPDnRPmTfkRxrPTRtfZahw-UnJJpaYA84vbBZqbg&dib_tag=se&keywords=verne+inside+%26+outside+the+ropes&qid=1734048574&sprefix=%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1 Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/verne-brian-ferguson/1146466907?ean=9798341805583Lulu: (Paperback) https://www.lulu.com/shop/brian-ferguson/verne-inside-outside-the-ropes/paperback/product-yvjq8ne.html?q=Verne+Gagne&page=1&pageSize=4 (Ebook) https://www.lulu.com/shop/brian-christopher-ferguson/verne-inside-outside-the-ropes/ebook/product-p6ym7dv.html?q=Verne+Gagne&page=1&pageSize=4 You can follow George Schire on the followingsocial media platforms:Facebook:George Schire's WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221 AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION:https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870 You can purchase books written by George Schireat Amazon: Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From VerneGagne to the Road Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1960s: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1960s/dp/1492225576/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 1 1970-1974: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1970-1974/dp/1492242292/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 2 1975-79: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1975-79/dp/150845857X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3  Help support the podcast! You can makecontributions or purchase items at:Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3  and click the support buttonTeespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ PayPal: @bumpsnthumps  You can follow Bumps & Thumps on thefollowing social media platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BrianfergusonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps If you would like to purchase Joyce's book MyRingside Seat To The AWA, you can order the book by messaging on Facebook or byemail. Payment method is through PayPal. The book is $20 plus $6 shipping inthe United States. If you are ordering outside the United States, pleasecontact Joyce for shipping questions. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyce.paustian.9 Website: https://joycepaustian.com/ Email: joyce.paustian@gmail.com           PayPal: joyce.paustian@gmail.com

The professional wrestler, wrestling trainer and promoter was the founder of Minneapolis-based American Wrestling Association (AWA), which became one of the most popular promotions of wrestling's territorial era. 

This week we discuss how Eddie Sharkey's Pro Wrestling America (PWA) helped extend the AWA's run, and how it eventually replaced them as the primary Twin Cities promotion. We get into the fallout between Eddie Sharkey and Verne Gagne and what brought them back together, the AWA stars that worked the promotion, The West-4 Connection in Winnipeg and more. We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it's https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.

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")Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "VIP Superfan" 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! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!WRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit 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/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week we're joined by former PWA and SDW Announcer Dale Spear. He discusses his friendship with Mick and later working with him, his trips to Cauliflower Alley Club, sharing a cab with Verne Gagne, Scott Hall, Jim Cornette, how he became friends with Larry Zbyszko and more!   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it's https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.

On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad take us back 25 years for a wild episode of Monday night RAW featuring The Radicalz, Triple H, The Rock, Cactus Jack and a whole bunch more. Eric discusses the impact of WCW losing The Radicalz and how he new that was the nail in WCW's coffin. He also shares that Verne Gagne alerted him about a college wrestler with big potential, and Eric talks about never really seeing Dallas as a true wrestling territory. All that plus his thoughts on the Royal Rumble and so much more on this edition of 83 Weeks. BILT - Start earning points on rent you're already paying by going to https://www.joinbilt.com/83weeks TECOVAS - Get 10% off at https://www.tecovas.com/83WEEKS when you sign up for email and texts. VIIA - Try VIIA Hemp! https://viia.co/83WEEKS and use code 83WEEKS! ROCKET MONEY - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions – and manage your money the easy way – by going to https://www.rocketmoney.com/83WEEKS MAGIC SPOON - Get $5 off your next order at https://magicspoon.com/83WEEKS . Magic Spoon—hold on to the dream!  BLUECHEW - Try your first month of BlueChew FREE at https://bluechew.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad take us back 25 years for a wild episode of Monday night RAW featuring The Radicalz, Triple H, The Rock, Cactus Jack and a whole bunch more. Eric discusses the impact of WCW losing The Radicalz and how he new that was the nail in WCW's coffin. He also shares that Verne Gagne alerted him about a college wrestler with big potential, and Eric talks about never really seeing Dallas as a true wrestling territory. All that plus his thoughts on the Royal Rumble and so much more on this edition of 83 Weeks. BILT - Start earning points on rent you're already paying by going to https://www.joinbilt.com/83weeks TECOVAS - Get 10% off at https://www.tecovas.com/83WEEKS when you sign up for email and texts. VIIA - Try VIIA Hemp! https://viia.co/83WEEKS and use code 83WEEKS! ROCKET MONEY - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions – and manage your money the easy way – by going to https://www.rocketmoney.com/83WEEKS MAGIC SPOON - Get $5 off your next order at https://magicspoon.com/83WEEKS . Magic Spoon—hold on to the dream!  BLUECHEW - Try your first month of BlueChew FREE at https://bluechew.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, George Schire is the special guest host! He interviews Brian Ferguson. Brian talks about how he got to be a fan of pro wrestling, writing the biography of Verne Gagne and much more! You can purchase the book I wrote on Verne Gagne titled: VERNE Inside & Outside the Ropes Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/VERNE-Inside-Outside-Brian-Ferguson/dp/B0DL4NTR8F/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3R6YWCBP066K1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.o2cyL60dpg9SZyCAT4X_Ww.Dd9KPDnRPmTfkRxrPTRtfZahw-UnJJpaYA84vbBZqbg&dib_tag=se&keywords=verne+inside+%26+outside+the+ropes&qid=1734048574&sprefix=%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1 Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/verne-brian-ferguson/1146466907?ean=9798341805583 Lulu: (Paperback) https://www.lulu.com/shop/brian-ferguson/verne-inside-outside-the-ropes/paperback/product-yvjq8ne.html?q=Verne+Gagne&page=1&pageSize=4 (Ebook) https://www.lulu.com/shop/brian-christopher-ferguson/verne-inside-outside-the-ropes/ebook/product-p6ym7dv.html?q=Verne+Gagne&page=1&pageSize=4 You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms: Facebook: George Schire's WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221 AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870 You can purchase books written by George Schire at Amazon: Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From Verne Gagne to the Road Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1960s: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1960s/dp/1492225576/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 1 1970-1974: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1970-1974/dp/1492242292/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 2 1975-79: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1975-79/dp/150845857X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3 Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ PayPal: @bumpsnthumps You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps If you would like to purchase Joyce's book My Ringside Seat To The AWA, you can order the book by messaging on Facebook or by email. Payment method is through PayPal. The book is $20 plus $6 shipping in the United States. If you are ordering outside the United States, please contact Joyce for shipping questions. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyce.paustian.9 Website: https://joycepaustian.com/ Email: joyce.paustian@gmail.com PayPal: joyce.paustian@gmail.com

On this episode, George Schire talks about Mid South Wrestling. How the territory struggled, Bill Watts reviving it and much more! Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps T Shirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire. You can purchase the book I wrote on Verne Gagne titled: VERNE Inside & Outside the Ropes Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/VERNE-Inside-Outside-Brian-Ferguson/dp/B0DL4NTR8F/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3R6YWCBP066K1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.o2cyL60dpg9SZyCAT4X_Ww.Dd9KPDnRPmTfkRxrPTRtfZahw-UnJJpaYA84vbBZqbg&dib_tag=se&keywords=verne+inside+%26+outside+the+ropes&qid=1734048574&sprefix=%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1 Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/verne-brian-ferguson/1146466907?ean=9798341805583 Lulu: (Paperback) https://www.lulu.com/shop/brian-ferguson/verne-inside-outside-the-ropes/paperback/product-yvjq8ne.html?q=Verne+Gagne&page=1&pageSize=4 (Ebook) https://www.lulu.com/shop/brian-christopher-ferguson/verne-inside-outside-the-ropes/ebook/product-p6ym7dv.html?q=Verne+Gagne&page=1&pageSize=4 You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms: Facebook: George Schire's WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221 AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870 You can purchase books written by George Schire at Amazon: Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From Verne Gagne to the Road Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1960s: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1960s/dp/1492225576/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 1 1970-1974: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1970-1974/dp/1492242292/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 2 1975-79: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1975-79/dp/150845857X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3 Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ PayPal: @bumpsnthumps You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps If you would like to purchase Joyce's book My Ringside Seat To The AWA, you can order the book by messaging on Facebook or by email. Payment method is through PayPal. The book is $20 plus $6 shipping in the United States. If you are ordering outside the United States, please contact Joyce for shipping questions. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyce.paustian.9 Website: https://joycepaustian.com/ Email: joyce.paustian@gmail.com PayPal: joyce.paustian@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support

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 45 (11/4 – 11/10)RUNNING TIME: 3 Hours 9 Minutes Nick Bockwinkel begins 1,714 day reign as AWA Heavyweight Champion by defeating and ending Verne Gagne's 2,625 day reign. Terry Funk wins NWA US Title previously vacated by Johnny Valentine due to injuries sustained in Oct 4 plane crash. Looking back at WWF 'The Wrestling Classic PPV (1985). Jerry Lawler accused of 2nd degree rape and sodomy of a 13 year old girl. Although charges would later be dropped, WWF vs USWA feud abruptly ends. Looking back at Clash Of The Champions XXV (1993). Audio: Vince McMahon announces the WWF departure of Macho Man Randy Savage. Looking back at one the greatest PPV of all time; When Worlds Collide (1994). Audio: Bret Hart On TSN OTR (1997), Dave Meltzer and Chris Jericho discuss Montreal Screwjob. Audio: What could have been, what should have been. Chris Jericho 'Greenberg' promo on Nitro leads to memorable spear from Goldberg. Thus prematurely ending a feud fans wanted to see. Looking back at the Raw after Survivor Series (1997). Audio: New Jack - Original Gangster (1998). Dudley Boyz make ECW Tag Team Title history. Audio: Rick Steiner reveals his Tag Team Championship partner - Judy Bagwell? Audio: Big Boss Man ruins the funeral of The Big Show's father. Audio: Chris Benoit vs Madusa from Nitro. Audio: Seven makes his memorable Nitro debut. Audio: Arnold Schwarzenegger guest stars on Smackdown and the memorable bitch slap heard around the world. Molly Holly makes her WWF debut on Raw. Looking back at Ring Of Honor 'All-Star Extravaganza' (2002). Lex Luger wrestles first match since passing of Miss Elizabeth. Audio: John Cena insults Rey Mysterio (Smackdown 2003). Audio: Vince McMahon talks burying The Undertaker. Looking back at TNA Victory Road PPV (2004). Audio: Macho Man Randy Savage makes TNA debut. Joey Styles becomes lead play by play announcer on Raw. Audio: Loud 'You Suck' chants lead to Kurt Angle repeating his ring entrance three times. Audio: Eddie Guerrero wrestles last ever match before his untimely death. Shimmer Womens Wrestling and Evolve launch their promotions. Midway Games announces video game deal with TNA. WWE signs Tyson Kidd. Audio: Kevin Federline challenges John Cena to a match, and Brittany Spears files for divorce the very next day. Ric Flair and Roddy Piper vs Rated RKO leads to DX and Big Dick Johnson violating Eric Bischoff. Audio: CNN airs the controversial 'Death Grip' (2007) and grossly edits comments made by John Cena. James Gibson announces his retirement. Audio: After signing Hulk Hogan, Impact airs video of a meeting between Dixie Carter and TNA roster. Looking back at 2009 Impact ratings pre and post Hogan signing. Ric Flair marries for the fourth time (Jacqueline Beems). Audio: Dinner Impossible airs episode featuring WWE. Looking back at TNA Turning Point PPV (2010). TNA debuts custom World Title belt for Jeff Hardy. Audio: Kevin Nash last TNA appearance before leaving the company. Audio: Mick Foley appears on TSN 'Off The Record' (2010). Audio: CM Punk has some fun with a 'TNA fan' at a WWE house show. WWE unveils their logo for WWE Network. Ohio Valley Wrestling becomes the new developmental territory for TNA. Who was voted by fans as the Mount Rushmore of WWE? Linda McMahon loses CT Senate bid to Chris Murphy. Yoshi Tatsu suffers series neck injury during a match against AJ Styles. Pete Dunne makes WWE Raw debut. AJ Styles def Jinder Mahal on Smackdown to win WWE Championship. And so much more! 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This week we answer more of your questions with another "No DQ and A." We discuss Verne Gagne's training camp, borrowing WWE rings, Mike Graham, the Robbinsdale Russians and more!   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it's https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, and tons more.  

This week we do another "No DQ and A" where we "kind of" answer your questions! We discuss a brick and mortar Minnesota Wrestling Hall of Fame, Verne Gagne wrestling with an ear injury, respect for Bulldog Bob Brown, a broadway between Andre The Giant vs. Nick Bockwinkel and a ton more!   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it's https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, and tons more.

This conversation was just too big to limit to one episode! So here you go - part 1 of Steve's sit down with Eric Bischoff! Covered in this go 'round: Buffalo Bill Cody Beer, mules & horses, AWA's Verne Gagne, DDP, Hulk Hogan, the beginning of the end of WCW, bow hunting, flying lessons, Eric's modeling career, and Malaysian Flight 370.

On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about “The greatest wrestler on God's green earth” 8-time NWA world champion, Harley Race! Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps T Shirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire. I have written the biography of Verne Gagne along with Verne's son, Greg Gagne and pro wrestling historian, George Schire. The book is titled: VERNE Inside and Outside the Ropes. To help with the cost of proof reading, editing, and publishing the book, I have setup a GoFundMe page. If you would like to donate, please go to: https://gofund.me/63308687 Your donation is greatly appreciated. You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms: Facebook: George Schire's WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221 AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870 You can purchase books written by George Schire at Amazon: Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From Verne Gagne to the Road Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1960s: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1960s/dp/1492225576/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 1 1970-1974: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1970-1974/dp/1492242292/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 2 1975-79: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1975-79/dp/150845857X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3 You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ X: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps If you would like to purchase Joyce's book My Ringside Seat To The AWA, you can order the book by messaging on Facebook or by email. Payment method is through PayPal. The book is $20 plus $6 shipping in the United States. If you are ordering outside the United States, please contact Joyce for shipping questions. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyce.paustian.9 PayPal: joyce.paustian@gmail.com Website: https://joycepaustian.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support

On this episode, we talk with Pro Wrestling Historian about the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Hall of Fame! Please support our campaign for the publishing of the biography book about the life of pro wrestling legend Verne Gagne titled: VERNE: Inside & Outside the Ropes. To make a donation, please go to https://gofund.me/639e8ce9 Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps T Shirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling from Verne Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire. You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms: Facebook: George Schire's WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221 AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870 You can purchase books written by George Schire at Amazon: Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From Verne Gagne to the Road Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1960s: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1960s/dp/1492225576/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 1 1970-1974: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1970-1974/dp/1492242292/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 2 1975-79: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1975-79/dp/150845857X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3 Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ PayPal: @bumpsnthumps You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps If you would like to purchase Joyce's book My Ringside Seat To The AWA, you can order the book by messaging on Facebook or by email. Payment method is through PayPal. The book is $20 plus $6 shipping in the United States. If you are ordering outside the United States, please contact Joyce for shipping questions. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyce.paustian.9 Email: joyce.paustian@gmail.com PayPal: joyce.paustian@gmail.com Brad Drake Podcast information: Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN Website: https://www.braddrake.net/ Falls Count Anywhere podcast information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FALLScountAnywhereGorillazinc Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200 Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps T Shirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling from Verne Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George SchireYou can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms: Facebook: George Schire's WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221 AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870 You can purchase books written by George Schire at Amazon: Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From Verne Gagne to the Road Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1960s: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1960s/dp/1492225576/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 1 1970-1974: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1970-1974/dp/1492242292/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 2 1975-79: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1975-79/dp/150845857X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3 Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ PayPal: @bumpsnthumps You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps If you would like to purchase Joyce's book My Ringside Seat To The AWA, you can order the book by messaging on Facebook or by email. Payment method is through PayPal. The book is $20 plus $6 shipping in the United States. If you are ordering outside the United States, please contact Joyce for shipping questions. 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In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (7-27-2019), Wade Keller and guest cohost Bruce Mitchell interviewed with Sgt. Slaughter. Sarge has not done many interviews before, and none of this length and scope and depth. It took place in front of a live audience on July 26, 2019 at the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame event at the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center. In this interview, Slaughter walks through his career from the start, going territory to territory, and character to character, detailing the highlights of his time in each territory and some of the big names he crossed paths with, butted heads with, wrestled again, or shared road trips with including Vince McMahon Sr., Vince McMahon Jr., Pat Patterson, Bob Backlund, Verne Gagne, Wally Karbo, Dusty Rhodes, Hulk Hogan, Iron Sheik, and so many others. It's one of those infrequent “must listen” interviews that the audience and hosts knew as it was happening was something special.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Send us a Text Message.Had the pleasure of speaking with the legendary Greg Gagne! Gagne is the son of professional wrestler and promoter Verne Gagne. On episode 109, we discussed growing up as a second generation wrestler, training, favorite opponents, training WWE's Tiffany Stratton, visiting children's hospitals, and more. You can find more about Gagne here:https://www.instagram.com/gagne.greg/Check out Straight Talk With The Boss with Magnum TA and Greg Gagne here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-talk-with-the-boss-magnum-ta-greg-gagne/id1723765578https://www.youtube.com/@ARN/videosAre you a pro wrestler and have done community service and/or charity work? E-mail the podcast at wrestlingwithheart@yahoo.com and tell us if you would be interested in being interviewed.Follow us on:Facebook: Wrestling with Heart with Stanley KarrX: @wwhwskInstagram: @wrestlingwithheartThreads: @wrestlingwithheartHear Wrestling with Heart on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Hear Wrestling with Heart on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/46cviL5...Hear Wrestling with Heart on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-wr...Hear Wrestling with Heart on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/search/Wr...Donate to my Patreon and subscribe to my content here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84502525Support the Show.

Esta semana en el podcast miramos el Intento de Vince de comprar la promocion AWA de Verne Gagne y las repercusiones que ocurrieron luego de este evento en el mundo de la Lucha Libre.Entre los temas que tocamos estan los siguientes: Como estaba la AWA en el 82 y 83 El 1er run de Hulkamania Super Sunday Nick Bowinckel como Campeon en el 83 Porque Vince necesitaba a la AWA Porque se puede entender a Verne rechazar la oferta La convencion de la NWA del 83 Cual fue el error de Verne Salida de Hogan de la AWA Movidas de Vince en contra de la AWA Resultado final. Esto y mucho mas en el podcast de esta semana --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luis-cuevas/support

Today's Flagship episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is with the son of Gene Kiniski, former WWF and AWA star, Nick Kiniski. The former AWA and WWF Superstar is on to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Nick talk breaking into pro wrestling, AWA, Verne Gagne, WCCW, The Von Erichs, PNW, Chris Colt, WWF, Vince McMahon, Terry Garvin controversy, Harley Race and Ric Flair, Pedro Morales, and so much more!The best and easy way to win money is playing fantasy! Join @underdogfantasy today (underdogfantasy.com) and enter the promo code POWERTRIP to double your deposit. Then all you have to do is pick a game, guess higher or lower on or draft your team; then sit back, relax & watch the money roll in!Underdog Fantasy Promo Code: POWERTRIPStore - Teepublic.com/stores/TMPTFollow us @TwoManPowerTrip on Twitter and IG

This week we look back at the year 1965.  We discuss it was truly the territory era with kayfabe still protected, attendance around the horn, did any cities "do their own thing", a bizarre incident involving Harley Race did people know Verne Gagne was the boss, and more!   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it's https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, and tons more.

Dave LaGreca & The Masters Tommy Dreamer & Mark Henry discuss wrestler contract negotiations & assess the value of the handshake deal through the years in pro wrestling. Also, Dave, Tommy, and fellow master  Bully Ray speak to wrestling legend Greg Gagne about how his family and the AWA were affected by handshake deals.

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 23 (6/3 – 6/9)RUNNING TIME: 3 Hours 34 Minutes Looking back at the 2nd 'Star Wars '81' event featuring Bruiser Brody, Kerry Von Erich, Gary Hart and others. Vince McMahon purchases Capitol Wrestling Corporation from his father Vince Sr. Looking back at the Fritz Von Erich Retirement Show (1982). Harley Race ends Ric Flair's 631 day reign as NWA World Heavyweight Champion. Memorable Philadelphia Spectrum match, featuring Big John Studd front face lock to Andre The Giant for 8+ minutes. And yes, there is footage of this online. Infamous Pipers Pit with Roddy Piper cracking a coconut over Jimmy Snuka's head finally airs nationwide. Audio: Fascinating YouShoot clip of Roddy Piper speaking on the Pipers Pit with Jimmy Snuka. Despite Nick Bockwinkel, Mean Gene Okerlund, Verne Gagne, and Arnold Skaaland called as character witnesses, Ken Patera and Masa Saito are found guilty of battery, criminal damage, and obstruction of justice (from the 1984 McDonalds incident). Kerry Von Erich involved in a serious Motorcycle accident with a Police Car resulting in a shattered ankle, dislocated hip, and deep lacerations. Looking back at NWA Clash Of The Champions II: Miami Mayhem (1988). Looking back at UWF Beach Brawl (1991). Kevin Nash makes WWF debut as the Bodyguard of Shawn Michaels. Undertaker makes a rare appearance at USWA event (1993). WWF holds their first ever Hall Of Fame Ceremony (1994) inducting Freddie Blassie, Buddy Rogers, Bobo Brazil, Arnold Skaaland, Gorilla Monsoon, Chief Jay Strongbow, amd James Dudley. Roddy Piper impersonator kills it on the mic during Jerry Lawler's 'Kings Court' segment. NBC cancels WrestleMania XI special, thanks to Shaq and 'Earth 2'. After meeting with Eric Bischoff, Ted Turner agrees to add WCW show on Monday Nights to directly compete with WWF. And that wasn't the only competition Turner created this week. Chris Benoit wrestles tryout dark matches for WWF (against Owen Hart, Adam Bomb, and Bob Holly. Kevin Nash makes his WCW Monday Nitro debut and joins Scott Hall to form The Outsiders. Audio: Funny Kevin Nash YouShoot appearances: Nash plays 'The Ho Bag', 'What A Dic*, and talks Rats and NWOes. Brian Pillman signs with World Wrestling Federation. Looking back at ECW Wrestlepalooza '97. Looking back at WWF King Of The Ring 1997 and the KOR Winner: Hunter Hearst Helmsley. Three Faces of Foley Raw segments conclude with Mankind giving the mandable claw to Jim Ross. TV Program 'American Edge' airs segment on WCW Power Plant including interviews with Eric Bischoff, DDP, and others. Audio: Roddy Piper and Kevin Nash speak on a backstage incident following an episode of Monday Nitro. Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart have a backstage incident over various issues including 'Sunny Days'. Dennis Rodman fined by Chicago Bulls and NBA after skipping NBA Finals practice and media to attend WCW Monday Nitro event. Audio: Vince McMahon revealed as the 'Higher Power' and Steve Austin becomes the CEO (for a day) of WWF. Coincidentally, this was Episode 316 of Raw. Audio: Terry Funk defends the WCW Hardcore Title against Eric Bischoff. Goldberg returns to action after 6+ month absence due to serious arm injury. Intoxicated Sandman exposes himself several times during ECW match. KOR qualifying match on Raw featuring Brock Lesnar vs Steve Austin cancelled as Austin walks out of WWE due to creative differences and more. NWATNA makes it debut on Pay Per View with first ever $9.99 episode of Impact. Looking back at WWE Insurrextion PPV (2003). Kurt Angle returns to WWE action from neck surgery nine months earlier than expected. Randy Orton debuts RKO finisher on Raw. JBL fired from CNBC due to 'Goosestep' incident in Munich, Germany. WWE issues then withdraws apology for JBL 'Goosestep' incident. Audio: JBL's epic Promo on CNBC, fans, and lots more (from Smackdown). Kenzo Suzuki makes his shi**y WWE debut. John Cena (Raw) and Chris Benoit (Smackdown) are #1 picks for 2005 WWE Draft Lottery. Audio: Looking back at the John Cena / Christian confrontation and Christian's WWE exit three months later. Audio: Paul Heyman and ECW stars appear on Raw to hype up first ever ECW One Night Stand PPV. Joey Styles signs deal with WWE to commentate ECW ONS PPV. Terry Funk declines WWE offer to appear at ECW ONS PPV. Looking back at Hardcore Homecoming event from ECW Arena (2005). Looking back at WWE vs ECW: Head To Head event (2006). WWE signs D-Lo Brown (2008) and Chris Masters (2009). Looking back at TNA Slammiversary PPV (2008). Looking back at WWE Extreme Rules PPV (2009, 2017). Audio: Jeff Hardy def Edge to win WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Audio: CM Punk cashes in MITB Briefcase to def Jeff Hardy for WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Audio: Edge wants a divorce from Vickie Guerrero. WWE writes Batista off TV as WWE Champion due to injury. Nexus destroys John Cena, Justin Roberts, WWE Staff, and the ring to close out memorable 'Viewers Choice' of Raw (2010). Mick Foley requests and is granted his release from TNA. Audio: Eric Bischoff and Hulk Hogan announce the 'firing' of Mick Foley on Impact. Andy Leavine wins WWE Tough Enough. Hulk Hogan quietly announces his retirement from the ring, and the internet and fan reaction is just as quiet. Looking back at TNA Slammiversary PPV (2012). Barbie Blank (aka Kelly Kelly) leaves WWE. Audio: John Cena and AJ Styles hype up their upcoming battle at MITB PPV (2016). And so much more! 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This week we welcomed in one of the most influential people in the history of the professional wrestling business, Eric Bischoff! We focus on the AWA and he discusses moving to Minneapolis as a kid, how he got connected to the American Wrestling Association, why he initially reached out, the relationship with Verne Gagne, moving on to WCW, why he credits Joe Ciupik for some of his success in the business and a ton more!     We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it's https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, and tons more.

Welcome to "May Karch" (shoutout Joe Ciupik), where all this month we feature one of the co-hosts, our own "Slick" Mick Karch! This week discuss booking guests for SNR, getting short changed by the AWA, broadcasters he would have liked to work with, after parties, Bobby Heenan calling Verne Gagne's daughter a horse and more!     We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it's https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, and tons more.

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 19 (5/6 – 5/12)RUNNING TIME: 3 Hours 8 Minutes Bruno Sammartino vs Giant Baba: First time ever WWWF Championship is defended in Japan. Verne Gagne retires as AWA Heavyweight Champion. Eddie Gilbert seriously injured in fiery auto accident following WWF PA event. Nancy Argentino, girlfriend of Jimmy Snuka, dies after head injury suffered at PA hotel. This occurs a few months after Snuka is arrested in NY and originally charged with second and third degree assault of Argentino and a Police Officer. Looking back at the first ever episode of Saturday Night's Main Event (1985). Career vs Title: Jerry Lawler def Curt Hennig to win AWA Heavyweight Championship. Bonus Audio: Curt Hennig attacks owner of Toyota Dealership and destroys the CWA Studio. Looking back at 5th Von Erich Memorial Parade Of Champions (1988). Looking back at NWA WrestleWar 1989. Audio: Memorable attack by Terry Funk on Ric Flair following his NWA Heavyweight Championship win against Ricky Steamboat. Roddy Piper returns to WWF after two year retirement. Audio: Macho Man Randy Savage vs Steve Austin battle for the one and only time they faced off in the ring. Audio: Steve Austin comments on Macho Man Randy Savage. Bill Alfonso makes memorable debut in ECW. WCW announces Nitro expanding to two hours. Standards and Practices: WWF forced to edit Raw segment showing Goldust licking Undertaker up his leg and thigh. Looking back at AAA TripleMania IV (1996). Looking back at WWF IYH 15: A Cold Day In Hell (1997). Memorable Raw moment: HBK superkicks Bret Hart back into his wheelchair. Audio: Farooq accuses WWF of racism and lack of Black Heavyweight Champions. Audio: Rob Van Dam makes Monday Night Raw debut against Jeff Hardy (1997). Audio: Dustin Runnels tears up during Raw segment while speaking about Dusty Rhodes and Goldust character. Audio: Eric Bischoff challenges Vince McMahon to a fight at WCW Slamboree 1998. Online voting gone wrong: Ric Flair voted People Magazine's #2 Most Beautiful People In The World for 1998. Who was #1? MTV airs special WCW 'Ultimate Music Video Feud' and begins the crossover highlighted by Raven / DDP feud. Steve Austin makes memorable appearance on TSN's Off The Record. Looking back at Sable's leaving WWF and filing $110 Million Lawsuit claiming sexual harassment and unsafe working conditions. Audio: Debra vs Sable Evening Gown Match for WWF Women's Championship. Audio: Sean Waltman speaks on putting a cup of feces inside Sable's luggage. DT looks back at highest rated Raw episode (8.1) in history and how WCW never fully recovered from one preemption due to NBA Playoffs. US News And World Report publishes seven page story of WWF and explosion in popularity for pro wrestling. Looking back at WCW Slamboree PPV (1999, 2000). Miss Elizabeth wrestles her first two matches ever (vs Daffney, vs Rhonda Singh). Audio: APA destroy Big Boss Man and Bull Buchanan in a bar fight. Four days after Linda McMahon tells AP that WWF and NBC were working on second season for XFL and not being killed off - NBC and WWF discontinues XFL. Perry Saturn sent home by WWF after 'shooting' on Mike Bell during a match on WWF Jakked. WWF releases Scott Hall 48 hours after the infamous 'Plane Ride From Hell'. Batista makes his WWF main roster debut. Audio: Edge-A-Mania is running wild! Infamous Raw segment: Undertaker attacks, hogties, and drags Hulk Hogan while riding a motorcycle throughout the Air Canada Center. Launch of NWA - Total Nonstop Action (TNA) officially announced. Audio: Memorable Raw segment featuring Steve Austin, Christian, RVD/Kane and the surprise return (and final WWE appearance ever) of The Road Warriors (2003).   Audio: Freddie Blassie tells D-Von to 'Get The Tables!'. John Tenta announces retirement after developing bladder cancer. After two years of PPV only shows, TNA and Fox Sports announce creation of non PPV weekly series, 'Impact!' (2004). Almost a year to the day TNA inks a deal with Fox Sports Net and debuts Impact!, FSN drops TNA programming. Booker T and Batista fight during filming of Summerslam 2006 commercial. Audio: Beth Phoenix makes her WWE main roster debut. Audio: Dr. Vince McMahon gives the Commencement Speech at Sacred Heart University (CT). Audio: After Undertaker battles Batista in a bloody Cage Match and endures a post match beatdown by Mark Henry, Edge cashes in MITB Briefcase to win the World Heavyweight Championship. NWA officially ends their relationship with TNA. Looking back at TNA Sacrifice PPV (2007, 2008, 2012). Audio: Jim Cornette strips Kurt Angle of TNA Heavyweight Championship. Fresh off the disaster of moving Impact to Monday nights and dismal ratings, Dixie Carter issues an odd and desperate plea to wrestling fans. Infamous Raw moment: Jerry Lawler uses Michael Cole's tie to attack Cole within the Cole Mine. Brock Lesnar pulled from UFC event due to diverticulitis. New Japan Pro Wrestling holds their first ever show in the US with help from JAPW. Hulk Hogan's solution to increase fan interaction with TNA? Follow and film TNA Wrestlers anytime they are seen in public. Happy Wedding Anniversary to Gail Kim and Chef Robert Irvine. Baron Corbin makes his WWE NXT TV debut. After Christy Hemme botches the ring introduction of Austin Aries and Bobby Roode, Aries climbs ring rope and puts his crotch in Hemme's face. And TNA waits almost a week to denounce the behavior. Buck Zumhofe sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexually abusing his 15 year old daughter. Audio: Attitude or Ineptitude? TNA tries to get edgy by having MVP use the 'N' word during politically charged promo on Impact. Ray 'Adam Rose' Leppan arrested for alleged domestic battery and is immediately suspended by WWE. Looking back at ROH / NJPW Global Wars 2016. Billy Corgan finalizes the deal to purchase the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). And so much more! RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE to download the AUDIO episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S1 E19 (5/6 – 5/12) ====  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 2000+ hours of Patreon exclusive shows never released publicly! (Over 7 Years of Patreon Exclusive Content!) 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We're back! Our latest series, Bash at the Beach, turned out to be an incredible look at basically the entire WCW career of one Hulk Hogan - so we figured, why not continue that theme and take a look at an earlier pivotal point in Hogan's career? No, not his time in the WWF - instead, we're taking a look at his time in the AWA, where somehow the sheer noise of the crowd reaction Hogan was getting did not clue the company in to the fact that they really should probably consider giving him the belt already. Plus - early looks at Bobby Heenan, Jesse Ventura, Ed Leslie, and Mean Gene Okerlund! For all this, plus some familiar faces (and audio and show design elements) from the early Starrcades, let's go to the ring!Music by Michael Gary Brewer at https://www.instantmusicnow.com/Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LetsGo2theRing/

Legendary and old-school wrestler, Greg Gagne makes a stop in Wrestleville. Find out all the information on the wrestling action figures line that he has a part in sharing with the world. Hear Greg talk about some of AWA's history, what is was like to train with his father Verne Gagne, and he also talks about HULK HOGAN! Vinny Berry's books can be purchased at wrestleville.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/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 17 (4/22 – 4/28)RUNNING TIME: 2 Hours 55 Minutes Alex Karras and Dick The Bruiser turn their 'feud' into a real life bar fight with patrons and Detroit Cops. Bruno Sammartino breaks his neck during a WWWF Title Match against Stan Hansen. Tommy Rich def Harley Race to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Audio: Infamous Empty Arena Match between Terry Funk and Jerry 'The King' Lawler including the memorable UNCENSORED Terry Funk pre match promo. Superstar Billy Graham wrestles last WWF match (1983) and leaves company (for AWA) due to issues including painkiller abuse. Audio: How does Verne Gagne and AWA celebrates the one year anniversary of their fu**ery towards AWA fans and Hulk Hogan? By doing it again but this time, it's 'Super'. Looking back at AWA Super Sunday event (1983). Almost three years to the day the AWA fu**ery began for Hulk Hogan, The Hulkster (now WWF Champion) lands the cover of Sports Illustrated. Jerry 'The King' Lawler loses his first Hair match and the Southern Heavyweight Title. Ken Patera makes his WWF return after serving two years in prison for the McDonalds incident. Bonus Audio: Looking back at the night both Bobby Heenan and Andy Kaufman managed Ken Patera against Jerry Lawler. The Fantastics end The Midnight Express' 345 day record reign as NWA US Tag Team Champions. Sting and Lex Luger defeat Tully Blanchard and Arn Anderson to win last ever Jim Crockett Sr Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament. Big Bubba Rogers wrestles last match in Japan (teams with Jimmy Snuka) before signing with WWF and becoming The Big Boss Man. Looking back at Episode 21 of Saturday Night Main Event (1989). Looking back at New Japan's first event (Battle Satellite) from the Tokyo Done (1989). Mr Perfect defeats Tito Santana in a tournament final to win the vacated WWF IC Championship (previously held by The Ultimate Warrior). ECW crowns its first ever ECW Champion (Jimmy Snuka), just to lose it a day later to Johnny Hotbody. Sid Vicious abruptly leaves WWF after a match against The Ultimate Warrior. The Heavenly Bodies def The Fantastics to become the first ever Smokey Mountain Wrestling Tag Team Champions. Naliz makes his WWF debut, attacking The Big Boss Man. Bonus Audio: A tale of two Nailz promos: One with the WWF voice modulation and one without. Tammy Sytch debuts for Smokey Mountain Wrestling. Sean Waltman (as The Lightning Kid) makes his WWF debut. WWF signs Boni Blackstone. Captain Lou Albano manages his last tag team to WWF Tag Team Championship victory as The Headshrinkers defeat The Quebecers. Looking back at the Sumo Match between Earthquake and Yokozuna on Monday Night Raw. Looking back at AAA Triplemania II-A event (1997). Audio: Hunter Hearst Helmsley makes his WWF in ring debut, beating convicted Pedophile Buck 'Rock And Roll' Zumhoff. Audio: Triple H speaks on the origins of the 'Hunter Hearst Helmsley character and name. Hulk Hogan finalizes paperwork to launch a small chain of Pastamania restaurants. Looking back at WCW and New Japan 'Collision In Korea' two day event in North Korea. Looking back at WWF 'In Your House 7: Good Friends, Better Enemies' PPV (1996). 'Fat Frank' Iadevia (RIP) causes local controversy in NY/NJ after and odd in call-in to The Howard Stern Show. D-Generation X attempts to invade WCW event. Audio: Val Venis is 'coming' with Jenna Jameson. Audio: Bruce Prichard speaks on the D-X WCW Invasion skits behind the cameras. Looking back at WWF 'In Your House 21: Unforgiven' PPV (1998). Looking back at the first annual 'Brian Pillman Memorial Event' (1998), and the WWF House Show that also raised money for the family of the late Brian Pillman. Audio: DDP loses the WCW Heavyweight Championship to an insanely over Sting during an episode of Monday Nitro - just to win the title back later the same night. While Ric Flair is stuck in a Mental Hospital during WCW Monday Nitro, Steve Austin rescues Stephanie McMahon from the Ministry Of Darkness. WWF tapes the pilot episode of Smackdown (1999). The Corporate Ministry of Darkness is formed. Juventud Guerrera and Jerry Flynn arrested in PA for DWI. Looking back at WWF 'In Your House 28: Backlash' PPV event (1999). Steve Austin returns to WWF TV with a bang! and blows up the DX Express Tour Bus. David Arquette wins the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, and donates his earnings to the families of Brian Pillman and Owen Hart, and to Droz. Sabu defeats The Messiah in a tournament final to win the vacated XPW Heavyweight Championship (previously held by Chris Candido). Steve Corino defeats Mike Rapada to win the NWA Heavyweight Championship. Looking back at WWF Backlash PPV (2001, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009 Audio: Randy Orton makes his WWF main roster debut. 'The Scorpion King' starring The Rock opens up to record revenue numbers at the box office. Steve Austin announces his in ring retirement (2003). Audio: Only hours after announcing his retirement from in ring action, Steve Austin becomes Co-GM of Raw with Eric Bischoff. Randy Orton spits in the face of Harley Race. Looking back at TNA 'Lockdown' PPV (2005, 2006) Chris Candido suffers serious ankle and leg injury during match on TNA PPV, and sadly passes away only days later due to a blood clot. WWE starts contacting former ECW stars about appearing for WWE relaunch of ECW brand. MTV and Viacom sign off on the creation of Wrestling Society X. Hogan Knows Best renewed for a third season. Looking back at the World Wrestling Legends '6:05 - The Reunion' PPV (2006). 'The Condemned' starring Steve Austin hits movie theaters to terrible reviews. Audio: Vince McMahon wins the ECW Heavyweight Championship. One of the greatest matches in WWE Raw history: Shawn Michaels and John Cena battle almost an hour on Raw (HBK wins). Reid Flair arrested after DWI incident involving heroin and driving with a revoked license. Looking back at WWE 'Extreme Rules' PPV (2010, 2012). Looking back at 2010 WWE Draft (Kelly Kelly #1 Draft Pick) Audio: TNA Monday Night Impact Main Event: Abyss vs Ric Flair battle over WWE Hall Of Fame Rings. Monday Night Wars II: After bombing to record low ratings, Dixie Carter announces Impact moving back to Thursday nights. WWE releases Tony Atlas. TNA fires Bubba 'The Love Sponge' after horrendous comments towards Haiti. Lisa Marie Varon (aka Tara, Victoria) announces her exit from TNA, just to return two months later. Audio: 2011 WWE Draft opens up Raw with John Cena drafted to Smackdown, just to be traded by to Raw by the end of the show. Nick Gage sentenced after pleading guilty to Second Degree Bank Robbery. WWE launches their 'Be A STAR' Anti-Bullying campaign. Audio: Cesaro makes his WWE main roster debut. Audio: Stevie Richards speaks on Justin Credible passing out backstage prior to Extreme Rising Event (2012). Audio: Nikki and Brie Bella 'fired' from WWE (2012), which leads to their legit exit until Spring 2013. Looking back at TNA 'Sacrifice' PPV (2014). Bad News Barrett defeats Neville to win the WWE 2015 King Of The Ring Tournament. Jeff Hardy suffers a broken leg after a Dirt Bike stunt goes wrong. WWE releases NXT Talents: Mason Ryan, Raquel Diaz, Shaul Guerrero, Oliver Grey, and Sarah Backman. Kalisto defeats Braun Strowman in a terrible Dumpster Match on Raw. 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In this episode of Bring the Pain, Thomas "Kickman" Kiecker, who is a fellow staff member at Dr. Roto joins me as we catch up and talk about the trade deadline that just passed in the NHL. At first, we talked about life and wrestling since it is Wrestlemania season, which has me excited. Kick then talks about a fact he found out about Ric Flair that linked him to his favorite wrestler of all time, Verne Gagne. After that, we kick it into gear as we talk about a lot of the latest trades that went down on Friday before the NHL tradedeadline ended. Kick gets really deep into who won and lost from these moves that could lead to a championship for one of these teams. In the end, we move things over to the NFL draft and free agency that is only days away since we both have dynasty leagues, which we are both eagerly waiting to do. Kick then asks who my pick will be in the fourth spot, so if you're looking for a podcast that covers it all, then look no further. I want to thank Kick for coming in the show, and you can find all of his hockey content on our website. Have a great day, everyone, and may the pucks be with you.

On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad are heading back to the territories to discuss more legendary bookers that shaped the world of professional wrestling. Bruce shares stories and experiences working in the business alongside legends such as Fritz Von Erich, Paul Boesch, Eddie Graham, Verne Gagne and so many more. BLUECHEW - Visit https://bluechew.com/ , promo code WRESTLE to receive your first month FREE -- just pay $5 shipping. THE AMAZING KIND - The Amazing Kind, plant-based infused oils for mood support, everyday comfort and sleep, only at https://theamazingkind.com/ Buy now at TheAmazingKind.com and get 10% off all orders with promo code: Wrestle PRIZE PICKS - Go to https://www.prizepicks.com/ and use code WRESTLE for a first deposit match up to $100! FANATICS - An easy way to support your favorite podcasts! Shop official WWE gear and apparel by using our special URL: https://shop.wwe.com/en/?SSAID=5036600&_s=afl_impact&irclickid=TGqUDyR%3AaxyPT79QyoThCyA5UkHwy0SnUzlX3s0&irgwc=1&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=Impact STARRCAST - Be part of the very first international STARRCAST in Australia! Get tickets and information at https://www.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 https://nationsgo.com/conrad/ ADVERTISE WITH BRUCE - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Something to Wrestle 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 Something to Wrestle. FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://nationsgo.com/conrad/ 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://adfreeshows.supercast.com/ Get all of your Something to Wrestle merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/stw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad are heading back to the territories to discuss more legendary bookers that shaped the world of professional wrestling. Bruce shares stories and experiences working in the business alongside legends such as Fritz Von Erich, Paul Boesch, Eddie Graham, Verne Gagne and so many more. BLUECHEW - Visit https://bluechew.com/ , promo code WRESTLE to receive your first month FREE -- just pay $5 shipping. THE AMAZING KIND - The Amazing Kind, plant-based infused oils for mood support, everyday comfort and sleep, only at https://theamazingkind.com/ Buy now at TheAmazingKind.com and get 10% off all orders with promo code: Wrestle PRIZE PICKS - Go to https://www.prizepicks.com/ and use code WRESTLE for a first deposit match up to $100! FANATICS - An easy way to support your favorite podcasts! Shop official WWE gear and apparel by using our special URL: https://shop.wwe.com/en/?SSAID=5036600&_s=afl_impact&irclickid=TGqUDyR%3AaxyPT79QyoThCyA5UkHwy0SnUzlX3s0&irgwc=1&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=Impact STARRCAST - Be part of the very first international STARRCAST in Australia! Get tickets and information at https://www.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 https://nationsgo.com/conrad/ ADVERTISE WITH BRUCE - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Something to Wrestle 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 Something to Wrestle. FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://nationsgo.com/conrad/ 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://adfreeshows.supercast.com/ Get all of your Something to Wrestle merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/stw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week it's Part Two of a "Fabulous" interview with the talented Steve Keirn. We discuss the trek to the AWA, how he handled getting yelled at by Verne Gagne, dealing with the Minnesota winter, wanting to always be positive, why Skinner was his favorite gimmick and more!   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it's https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, etc. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!

The Trainwreck sits down with Indie Wrestler the Glam God, the current NRW Break Through Champion. We discuss the the wrestling industry, life as a wrestler and the future of Glam God. So climb aboard the Monthly Trainwreck and take a leap off the top ropes into wrestling!Please follow us on Instagram and Facebook! Our show is for entertainment purpose only. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. 

This week we recap some of Nick Bockwinkel's memorable feuds which include (but not limited to), Hercules Cortez, Red Bastien, the High Flyers, Verne Gagne, Ray Stevens, plus we talk about his initial TV appearances, working other territories, why Otto Wanz and Jumbo Tsuruta stand out and more.   We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it's https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, etc. Plus we have new ways to get involved with two different membership tiers! Check it out and get on board! RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!  

On the latest episode of Territorial, Shawn takes us on the journey to Verne Gagne's “last match” against his biggest rival, Nick Bockwinkel, for the AWA World Title on May 10, 1981. Topics include the history and build of the feud, the promo brilliance of Bockwinkel, tributes to Gagne from the likes of Don Rickles and Ed Asner, Verne Gagne Day in Minnesota, the match, aftermath and impact to both men.

This conversation was just too big to limit to one episode! So here you go - part 1 of Steve's sit down with Eric Bischoff! Covered in this go 'round: Buffalo Bill Cody Beer, mules & horses, AWA's Verne Gagne, DDP, Hulk Hogan, the beginning of the end of WCW, bow hunting, flying lessons, Eric's modeling career, and Malaysian Flight 370.

Back by Popular Demand! 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: S2 E45 (11/5 - 11/11)RUNNING TIME:  3 HOURS 8 MINUTES Nick Bockwinkel begins 1,714 day reign as AWA Heavyweight Champion by ending Verne Gagne's 2,625 day reign. Terry Funk wins NWA US Title previously vacated by Johnny Valentine due to injuries sustained in plane crash. Looking back at WWF 'The Wrestling Classic PPV (1985). Jerry Lawler accused of 2nd degree sexual assault and sodomy of a 13 y/o. Although charges would later be dropped, WWF vs USWA feud abruptly ends. Looking back at Clash Of The Champions XXV (1993). Audio: Vince McMahon announces the WWF departure of Macho Man Randy Savage. Looking back at one the greatest PPV of all time; When Worlds Collide (1994). Audio: Bret Hart On TSN OTR (1997), Dave Meltzer and Chris Jericho discuss Montreal Screwjob. Audio: What could have been, what should have been. Chris Jericho 'Greenberg' promo on Nitro leads to memorable spear from Goldberg. Thus prematurely ending a feud fans wanted to see. Looking back at the Raw after Survivor Series (1997). Audio: New Jack - Original Gangster (1998). Dudley Boyz make ECW Tag Team Title history. Audio: Rick Steiner reveals his Tag Team Championship partner - Judy Bagwell? Audio: Big Boss Man ruins the funeral of The Big Show's father. Audio: Chris Benoit vs Madusa from Nitro. Audio: Seven makes his memorable Nitro debut. Audio: Arnold Schwarzenegger guest stars on Smackdown and the memorable bitch slap heard around the world. Molly Holly makes her WWF debut on Raw. Looking back at Ring Of Honor 'All-Star Extravaganza' (2002). Lex Luger wrestles first match since passing of Miss Elizabeth. Audio: John Cena insults Rey Mysterio (Smackdown 2003). Audio: Vince McMahon talks burying The Undertaker. Looking back at TNA Victory Road PPV (2004). Audio: Macho Man Randy Savage makes TNA debut. Joey Styles becomes lead play by play announcer on Raw. Audio: Loud 'You Suck' chants lead to Kurt Angle repeating his ring entrance three times. Audio: Eddie Guerrero wrestles last ever match before his untimely death. Shimmer Womens Wrestling and Evolve launch their promotions. Midway Games announces video game deal with TNA. WWE signs Tyson Kidd. Audio: Kevin Federline challenges John Cena to a match, and Brittany Spears files for divorce the very next day. Ric Flair and Roddy Piper vs Rated RKO leads to DX and Big Dick Johnson violating Eric Bischoff. Audio: CNN airs the controversial 'Death Grip' (2007) and grossly edits comments made by John Cena. James Gibson announces his retirement. Audio: After signing Hulk Hogan, Impact airs video of a meeting between Dixie Carter and TNA roster. Looking back at 2009 Impact ratings pre and post Hogan signing. Ric Flair marries for the fourth time (Jacqueline Beems). Audio: Dinner Impossible airs episode featuring WWE. Looking back at TNA Turning Point PPV (2010). TNA debuts custom World Title belt for Jeff Hardy. Audio: Kevin Nash last TNA appearance before leaving the company. Audio: Mick Foley appears on TSN 'Off The Record' (2010). Audio: CM Punk has some fun with a 'TNA fan' at a WWE house show. WWE unveils their logo for WWE Network. Ohio Valley Wrestling becomes the new developmental territory for TNA. Who was voted by fans as the Mount Rushmore of WWE? Linda McMahon loses CT Senate bid to Chris Murphy. Yoshi Tatsu suffers series neck injury during a match against AJ Styles. Pete Dunne makes WWE Raw debut. AJ Styles def Jinder Mahal on Smackdown to win WWE Championship. And so much more! ==== CHECK OUT THE DON TONY SHOW ON THESE PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE FOR ITUNES CLICK HERE FOR SPOTIFY CLICK HERE FOR APPLE & ANDROID APPS CLICK HERE FOR AMAZON MUSIC CLICK HERE FOR GOOGLE PODCASTS CLICK HERE FOR PANDORA CLICK HERE FOR STITCHER CLICK HERE FOR PODBEAN CLICK HERE FOR IHEARTRADIO CLICK HERE FOR DON TONY MERCHANDISE! ==== THE DON TONY SHOW: UPCOMING SHOW SCHEDULE (EST): WWE Raw Post Show: LIVE MON 11:05PM on YouTube This Week In Wrestling History: Uploaded TUE 4PM at www.DonTony.com DT VIPatreon: LIVE TUE 10:05PM on Patreon www.patreon.com/dontony Wednesday Night Don-O-Mite: WED at MIDNIGHT on www.DonTony.com Q&A w/Don Tony (Mailbag): Bi-Weekly on THU The Don Tony Show: LIVE SAT 12PM on YouTube The Sit-Down w/Don Tony: LIVE SUN 8:05PM on YouTube WWE/AEW PPV Reviews following PPV/PLE on YouTube ==== SOCIAL MEDIA / WEBSITE / CONTACT INFO: Twitter: https://twitter.com/dontonyd Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dontony Facebook: https://facebook.com/dontonyshow YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/dontony Website: http://www.dontony.com Email: dontony@dontony.com

We're headed back into the WHW Patreon archives to bring you two exciting watch alongs with Tony and Conrad! The first September 2019 Bonus Podcast comes from longtime LKBH Kevin Nall of Alvin, Texas, or as we all call him: "Big Kev." Kevin wanted to go back to 1988 at Verne Gagne's Super Clash 3. According to Kevin: "...a lot of controversy in it, how the match ended and every thing with that. An all around good match, shows the psychology of Lawler as well..." Was this the downfall of the AWA? Could have been, but one thing was for sure, this was one of the bloodiest matches on record. Jerry "The King" Lawler vs Kerry Von Erich in a title unification match between the AWA and WCCW. Reports said Von Erich was completely screwed during the match, but you need to decide for yourself. One thing is for sure, it once again proved that Lawler was the consummate pro and could have a match with anyone. The second September 2019 Bonus Podcast comes to us from LKBH Sean Jones of Peoria, Arizona who comes up with a gem. According to Sean: "...to me this is my all time favorite match. Shawn Michaels was my favorite and when you put him with a guy like the Undertaker, it's like putting peanut butter and chocolate together..." Many would say this is the single best match of all time. What say you? Shawn Michael against the Undertaker and the Dead Man was attempting to go 17-and-0 at WrestleMania. ROCKET MONEY - Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses theeasy way – by going to RocketMoney.com/whw. PRIZE PICK - Go to PrizePicks.com/WHW and use code WHW for a first deposit match up to $100! FUM - Join Füm in accelerating humanity's breakup from destructive habits - Visit TryFum.com and use code WHW to save 10% off when you get the Journey pack today.  DAMN DAILY DOSE - Feeling stuck? Perhaps it's time to talk to a Life Coach. Visit DamnHealthyDose.com and mention What Happened When to get the first 2 sessions for free. AG1 - Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/WHW. That's drinkAG1.com/WHW. 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 WHW - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on What Happened When. 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 AdvertiseWithWHW.com now and find out more about advertising with What Happened When. FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://whwmonday.com/ Get all of your What Happened When merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/whwmonday 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

We're headed back into the WHW Patreon archives to bring you two exciting watch alongs with Tony and Conrad! The first September 2019 Bonus Podcast comes from longtime LKBH Kevin Nall of Alvin, Texas, or as we all call him: "Big Kev." Kevin wanted to go back to 1988 at Verne Gagne's Super Clash 3. According to Kevin: "...a lot of controversy in it, how the match ended and every thing with that. An all around good match, shows the psychology of Lawler as well..." Was this the downfall of the AWA? Could have been, but one thing was for sure, this was one of the bloodiest matches on record. Jerry "The King" Lawler vs Kerry Von Erich in a title unification match between the AWA and WCCW. Reports said Von Erich was completely screwed during the match, but you need to decide for yourself. One thing is for sure, it once again proved that Lawler was the consummate pro and could have a match with anyone. The second September 2019 Bonus Podcast comes to us from LKBH Sean Jones of Peoria, Arizona who comes up with a gem. According to Sean: "...to me this is my all time favorite match. Shawn Michaels was my favorite and when you put him with a guy like the Undertaker, it's like putting peanut butter and chocolate together..." Many would say this is the single best match of all time. What say you? Shawn Michael against the Undertaker and the Dead Man was attempting to go 17-and-0 at WrestleMania. ROCKET MONEY - Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses theeasy way – by going to RocketMoney.com/whw. PRIZE PICK - Go to PrizePicks.com/WHW and use code WHW for a first deposit match up to $100! FUM - Join Füm in accelerating humanity's breakup from destructive habits - Visit TryFum.com and use code WHW to save 10% off when you get the Journey pack today.  DAMN DAILY DOSE - Feeling stuck? Perhaps it's time to talk to a Life Coach. Visit DamnHealthyDose.com and mention What Happened When to get the first 2 sessions for free. AG1 - Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/WHW. That's drinkAG1.com/WHW. 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 WHW - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on What Happened When. 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 AdvertiseWithWHW.com now and find out more about advertising with What Happened When. FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://whwmonday.com/ Get all of your What Happened When merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/whwmonday 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

On this episode of Grilling JR, we go back into the Jim Ross Report archives to bring you a classic interview with the legendary Iron Sheik. The Iron Sheik joins JR to talk about Andre The Giant, Bruno Sammartino, Verne Gagne, working the Oklahoma and Portland, Oregon territories, getting clean & sober, and about the documentary, The Sheik. Documentary filmmaker Jian Magen also joins in to give a behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Sheik and why he's so impressed with The Rock's contribution specifically. You'll also hear The Iron Sheik's thoughts on CM Punk, and Brock Lesnar's run in WWE. Special thanks to this week's sponsors! Manscaped- Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code JIMROSS at Manscaped.com. Henson- 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  BlueChew- BlueChew.com, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE. Athletic Greens- Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/JR.  FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://grillingjr.com/ Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at SaveWithConrad.com 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. 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. Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/grilling-jr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Grilling JR, we go back into the Jim Ross Report archives to bring you a classic interview with the legendary Iron Sheik. The Iron Sheik joins JR to talk about Andre The Giant, Bruno Sammartino, Verne Gagne, working the Oklahoma and Portland, Oregon territories, getting clean & sober, and about the documentary, The Sheik. Documentary filmmaker Jian Magen also joins in to give a behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Sheik and why he's so impressed with The Rock's contribution specifically. You'll also hear The Iron Sheik's thoughts on CM Punk, and Brock Lesnar's run in WWE. Special thanks to this week's sponsors! Manscaped- Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code JIMROSS at Manscaped.com. Henson- 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  BlueChew- BlueChew.com, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE. Athletic Greens- Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/JR.  FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://grillingjr.com/ Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at SaveWithConrad.com 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. 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. Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/grilling-jr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This conversation was just too big to limit to one episode! So here you go - part 1 of Steve's sit down with Eric Bischoff! Covered in this go 'round: Buffalo Bill Cody Beer, mules & horses, AWA's Verne Gagne, DDP, Hulk Hogan, the beginning of the end of WCW, bow hunting, flying lessons, Eric's modeling career, and Malaysian Flight 370.