Regional Rasslin' - Territory Talk – Details, episodes & analysis

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #052
UWF  for Aug, 9th - 22nd 1986 (w/Guest Co-Host Roman Gomez)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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