Royce Isaacs joins Brian Tramel for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” On Episode 319, Royce & BT talk about quarantine, being off the road, working with the NWA, watching wrestling as a kid, PCO, BT has heat with Latimer, Paragon Pro Wrestling, Championship Wrestling from Hollywood, blood in wrestling, Tiger King, murder shows and much more!!

From his early days growing up in Boston during the WWWF era… to surviving brutal tryouts under Gene Anderson and Nelson Royal… to training in the infamous Hart Dungeon… Bob Blackburn’s journey into professional wrestling was anything but ordinary 

We dive deep into:

• The insane 250-man tryout that only four survived
• Training under Gene Anderson (and what those “tryouts” were really like)
• Stu Hart, Bruce Hart, and a gimmick pitch so wild it nearly got him struck by lightning
• Becoming “The D.I.” in Continental Wrestling
• The Honor Guard, Mark Young, and tag team gold with Randy Colley
• Working with a young Sid Vicious (and surviving the leg drop)
• Why Austin Idol once refused to follow his promo
• REAL heat in Montgomery and a riot level whipping angle
• Losing a wheel off his car on I-40 on the way to Memphis… and selling his car to a state trooper
• Living with Mark Calloway (The Undertaker) in Nashville
• Why Memphis was the hardest hitting territory he ever worked
• The phone call from Roman Gabriel that ended his wrestling career overnight

This is a raw, honest, hilarious, and occasionally jaw dropping look at what it was like working in the dying days of the territory system, when the miles were long, the money was thin, and the heat was very real.

If you love Continental Wrestling, late 80s Memphis, Eddie Gilbert stories, or behind the scenes tales from the road, this episode is for you.

It’s time for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Brian Tramel sits down with for Episode 274 with Adam Parsons of the Jarrett Parsons Wrestling TV ROKU channel. Adam & talk about tape trading, the libraries of old wrestling, growing up as a fan, deal with Amazon Prime, meeting up with Jerry Jarrett, process of making a ROKU channel, Best of Bruiser Brody release, Billy Jack Haynes, Corny story, new reel of stuff and much more !

Bill Rush joins Brian Tramel for a new episode of the flagship show “Shootin’ The Shiznit”! On this episode, BT sits down with former Memphis wrestling referee and wrestler Bill Rush to reflect on his lifelong passion for the sport and his experiences in the USWA territory. From watching Saturday morning wrestling with his family in the ’70s to working with legends like Jerry Lawler, Bill Dundee, and Eric Embry, Rush shares stories of his early training on outlaw shows, his transition from wrestler to referee, and his unforgettable moments in the ring—including taking a dangerous top-rope piledriver from Embry on live TV. The conversation dives deep into the culture of Memphis wrestling, the camaraderie and chaos behind the scenes, and how one fan’s childhood dream to be part of the business actually came true.

It’s time for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit!” STS brings you the 2nd Annual “Memphis In May.” Brian Tramel is joined by Jerry Jarrett for Episode #214. Jerry talks about Blytheville, AR, Fabulous Ones, the new Fabs, getting out of wrestling, Olympus Wrestling Reality Show, Jarrett Parson’s Wrestling TV Roku channel, scaffold match, Bruce Prichard and much more!!

What happens when someone sends you a box of cassettes from the 1990s? You put them out as a podcast ! Sit back and take a trip to the past for Cassette Wrestling News. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin called this the first ever podcast ! These cassettes were mailed every issue to subscribers during the heyday of wrestling fanzines. Jeff Osborne & John Seaton would sit down and put out an episode of zany fun and sometimes some serious stuff. Join us for Episode 11: Jerry Lawler “Brian Tramel is a fat piece of shit.” Originally sent out to customers in May, 1990

It’s time for the 100th episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit” and for this episode we have Jeff Jarrett and a WWE HOF Roundtable!

Jeff talks about his first meeting with BT, asking a question at the gimmicks table, talks about HOF, who will induct him in the HOF?, is Jeff ready for the last run?, who would you want to work for the final run?, fantasy booking, tagging with Billy Travis vs Paul Diamond & Pat Tanaka and more!

The second part of the show, BT is joined by Lance LeVine, Brian Thompson and Jo Jo Feeney to talk WWE HOF. In roundtable format, they each have a pick for “who should be in?” and “who should be out?”

Enjoy 33 minutes of a fun episode !

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This is the 4th & final episode of our 6th Annual ROCKTOBER! This year we do a music podcast, then a wrestling podcast about The Rock! It’s time for a “special edition” of STS ! “Was It Really THAT Good?” E33, Episode, 998. Long time wrestling fans always talk fondly of the old days in professional wrestling, so Gene Jackson and Brian Tramel have joined forces to take a look at wrestling shows on YouTube. This episode Brian Tramel is solo and he takes a deep dive into the Rock singing for Can You Smell What The Rock Is Singing?

It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit!” Brian Tramel sits down with Memphis legend “Superstar” Bill Dundee for Episode 182! Dundee joins BT to talk about backstage, kayfabe, booking for Mid South Wrestling, meeting with the WWE & Undertaker keeping him from going there, pulling a gun on Savage, running a strip club, working as a tag team wrestler, BT/Dundee story, how to book Dundee, and more. A fun 40 mins! Find all the archives at stspod.club

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Brian Tramel was joined by Steve Crawford for the flagship show “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” They talk about: Tony Myers, college buddies, Ray Russell, meeting Bobby Eaton, NWA convention, Memphis Wrestling in 1977 and much more! 5.22.25

It’s time for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Brian Tramel and Gene Jackson bring you “THE WTF News Desk.”

Gene and BT bring you an insider’s perspective to the bizarre happenings in the squared circle. From outlandish storylines to mind-bending maneuvers, THE WTF News Desk is your go-to source for all things unconventional in the fight world

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In this special milestone episode, Gene Jackson sits down with his friend, Co-Author, and Tag Team Legend Wolfie D for a candid, unfiltered conversation about their brand new book, 'A Tale of Two Wolves'.

Gene and Wolfie pull back the curtain on how the project came together, the wild summer of co-writing Wolfie's life story, the personal battles and emotional breakthroughs that fueled Wolfie’s story. From memories of Brian Christopher, Ace Frehley, and Road Dogg, the car wreck that eventually spawned the Slash character, the epic rise of the 'Disciples of the New Church in TNA, to the fallout of PG-13 and Wolfie’s fight for redemption this episode provides background on almost every chapter!

You’ll hear about: How A Tale of Two Wolves came to life (and blew past 330 pages!)

What Wolfie learned digging into his past, addiction, and recovery Inside stories of TNA’s Disciples of the New Church, Brian Lee, Belladonna, and Father James Mitchell How the forwards came together with Jeff Jarrett and James Mitchell along with an afterword from Nick "U-Gene" Dinsmore

The lost “Ace Frehley moment” that he shared with his buddy Brian Christopher

*** Order the book: tinyurl.com/WolfieDBook ***

Steve Crawford joins Brian Tramel for a new episode of the flagship show “Shootin’ The Shiznit”! On episode 832, Steve & BT talk about this past weekend’s Wrestling Legends Reunion & Jerry "The King" Lawler Celebration.Originally hit the main feed 5.13.24

Live from 304 Studios in Jonesboro, Arkansas, BT welcomes longtime wrestling fan, smart mark extraordinaire, and Retro Wrestling Re-View Continental Podcast co-host Robb Helt for a wide ranging, often hilarious, and surprisingly revealing conversation.

In this episode, Robb traces his journey from a six year old kid accidentally discovering wrestling on WTBS… to following the territory system across the country thanks to his dad’s Walmart career… to sitting in the legendary Dallas Sportatorium… to going to Nashville for a very EYE OPENING Saturday night at the Fairgrounds… and eventually working the workers himself in one of the most unbelievable “mark turned agent” stories you’ll ever hear.

You’ll hear:

🔥 Robb’s first live wrestling experience and why it terrified him
🔥 Growing up on Mid-South, Crockett, Memphis,World Class, and eventually Global….
 🔥 Behind-the-scenes stories involving Dave Sullivan (The Equalizer) aka Bill Dannenhauer and working the boys
 🔥 Being “smartened up” the hard way
 🔥 The Classic Memphis era and the Lawler/Dundee feud from a fan’s perspective
 🔥 The Dallas Sportatorium atmosphere and Friday night rituals
 🔥 Thoughts on kayfabe sheets, the Wrestling Observer, and learning the business
 🔥 Why Robb still watches wrestling through 10-year-old eyes
 🔥 How he eventually became part of the Retro Wrestling Re-View team

This is one of those episodes that perfectly captures what In The Studio with BT is all about, real stories, real fandom, real history, and that blurred line between mark and smark that makes wrestling magic.

If you love territory talk, Memphis history, Dallas memories, and honest wrestling conversation, this episode is for you.

It’s time for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit!” STS brings you the last episode in the 2nd Annual “Memphis In May.” Brian Tramel is joined by longtime fan & friend Steve Crawford for Episode 224. In the this interview Steve talks about growing up as as fan of Memphis Wrestling, wrestling angles, Lance Russell, Lawler in Polynesian Wrestling, how did he meet BT, Bobby Eaton and much more !  Originally hit the main feed 5.30.2019.

This week, Gene Jackson had a conversation with one of the most respected voices of wrestling’s territory wrestling era, Terry Sullivan, the legendary announcer from Big Time Wrestling in Detroit and WWA’s Bruiser Bedlam in Indianapolis! Terry takes us on a journey back to Cobo Hall, recalling what it was like working for The Sheik (Ed Farhat) and witnessing firsthand the blood, chaos, and magic that made Detroit wrestling unlike anything else. From wild riots in Dayton to backstage stories about Bobo Brazil, Pampero Firpo, and even Captain Ed George, this one’s packed with rare insight into one of wrestling’s toughest territories.

Topics include: Getting hired by The Sheik, complete with a threat to cut his tongue out!

The rise and fall of Big Time Wrestling in Detroit Bobo Brazil’s groundbreaking stardom

The infamous “robbery” of the Cobo Arena box office

Pampero Firpo’s connection to the Macho Man’s famous “OHHH YEAH!”

What really killed the Detroit territory?

This episode is a must listen for fans of 60s–70s wrestling history and old school storytelling from someone who lived it all.

Look for Terry to return to the show in the coming weeks to discuss working for the WWA and Bruiser Bedlam.

If you have questions for Terry that you would like Gene to ask, shoot them over in an email to genejackson95@gmail.com

Watch more classic territory content every week on Retro Wrestling with Gene Jackson!

Subscribe at youtube.com/@RetroWrestlingArchive FOR TONS OF EXCLUSIVE RETRO WRESTLING CONTENT: Check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/retrowrestlingarchive

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What happens when someone sends you a box of cassettes from the 1990s? You put them out as a podcast ! Sit back and take a trip to the past for Cassette Wrestling News. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin called this the first ever podcast ! These cassettes were mailed every issue to subscribers during the heyday of wrestling fanzines. Jeff Osborne & John Seaton would sit down and put out an episode of zany fun and sometimes some serious stuff. Join us for Episode 10 as Jeff sits down to talk to Eddie Gilbert, 1991.

What happens when someone sends you a box of cassettes from the 1990s? You put them out as a podcast ! Sit back and take a trip to the past for Cassette Wrestling News. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin called this the first ever podcast ! These cassettes were mailed every issue to subscribers during the heyday of wrestling fanzines. Jeff Osborne & John Seaton would sit down and put out an episode of zany fun and sometimes some serious stuff. Join us for Episode 9 for John & Jeff first doing their regular shtick. Then Jeff sits down to talk to “Nightmare” Danny Davis & Cody Michaels in USWA,1991.

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What happens when someone sends you a box of cassettes from the 1990s? You put them out as a podcast ! Sit back and take a trip to the past for Cassette Wrestling News. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin called this the first ever podcast ! These cassettes were mailed every issue to subscribers during the heyday of wrestling fanzines. Jeff Osborne & John Seaton would sit down and put out an episode of zany fun and sometimes some serious stuff. Join us for Episode with Dutch Mantell from 1994.

This week, Gene sits down with the acclaimed wrestling author and historian Brian R. Solomon, the man behind two of the best biographies ever written about professional wrestling:Blood & Fire: The Unbelievable Real Life Story of The Original SheikIrresistible Force: The Life and Times of Gorilla Monsoon

In this deep, candid conversation, Gene and Brian talk about:

The creative process of tackling massive subjects like The Sheik and Gorilla Monsoon

How Brian unearthed lost history about Capitol Wrestling Corporation, Toots Mondt, and Vince McMahon Sr.

Monsoon’s transformation from a 400-pound “Manchurian Giant” into one of the most beloved commentators in wrestling

The real story behind Gorilla’s family life, his friendship with Bobby Heenan, and his shocking in-ring moment with Big Van Vader

Why so many great wrestling stories are nearly impossible to tell—and what makes them worth fighting to preserve

It’s one of the most insightful, fascinating, and downright fun interviews we’ve ever done on Retro Wrestling.If you’re a fan of Gorilla Monsoon, The Sheik, or classic wrestling history, this is must-hear stuff!

Listen now and check out Brian’s podcast “Shut Up and Wrestle” Get Irresistible Force and Blood & Fire on Amazon.

Roger Smith was a master of disguise in the Memphis wrestling scene—whether he was Assassin No. 2, Dirty Rhodes, The Intern, or The Flame, you could bet he was stirring up heat in every role he played. In this episode, Gene Jackson pulls the mask off one of Memphis’ most versatile villains and tells the story of a true territory journeyman who made everyone he worked with look like a star.

From fiery feuds with The Fabulous Ones to championship runs across the South and even a stint in Japan, Roger Smith was the definition of a dependable hand and an old-school worker who lived for the roar (and the wrath) of the crowd.

If you love Memphis wrestling history, hit like, leave a comment, and subscribe for more Memphis Memories—guaranteed in 10 minutes or less!

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What happens when someone sends you a box of cassettes from the 1990s? You put them out as a podcast ! Sit back and take a trip to the past for Cassette Wrestling News. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin called this the first ever podcast ! These cassettes were mailed every issue to subscribers during the heyday of wrestling fanzines. Jeff Osborne & John Seaton would sit down and put out an episode of zany fun and sometimes some serious stuff. Join us for Episode 5 with Eddie Gilbert, October, 1990.

Chapters

• (00:00:00) - American Hostile Championship Wrestling
• (00:03:54) - Retro Wrestling: A Podcast Review
• (00:04:32) - CASCADE WRESTLING NEWS
• (00:05:36) - Eddie Gilbert on Amber the First Love
• (00:06:53) - Catching Phrases On Cassette Wrestling News
• (00:10:46) - Jeff and John
• (00:11:30) - Ric Flair vs Sting in the NWA
• (00:15:53) - Starcade 1990
• (00:17:50) - WWE X-15
• (00:24:09) - WWE X11
• (00:29:49) - Starrrcade Live
• (00:34:24) - Mean Max Bashed Huey Rockwell The Fourth's Body
• (00:41:19) - A Christmas Wish for Vince the Palm
• (00:42:01) - Vince McMahon's Holiday Wishes
• (00:44:33) - President George Bush Is a Wrestling Fan
• (00:45:52) - UWF New York Slam
• (00:50:37) - Best of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight
• (00:55:30) - Jersey Devil Calls Terry Funk
• (00:58:58) - Terry Funk vs Brian Trammels
• (01:00:06) - Jersey Devil Fire Match vs Black Crawdad
• (01:01:24) - Letter to the Jersey Devil
• (01:02:20) - Derrick Williams
• (01:07:27) - Cassette Wrestling News
• (01:11:54) - Shark Boy Coming to Memphis Wrestling

This week, we’re heading to February 3, 1990, for one of the most infamous and absurd episodes of USWA Championship Wrestling—the day “Dr. Lawler, M.D.” decided to give Jeff Jarrett and Kerry Von Erich live steroid tests on television! From bogus lab results to beeping machines from Osceola, Arkansas, it’s pure Memphis chaos.

This Week’s Madness Includes:
• Jerry Lawler’s unlicensed medical debut and “steroid head” PSA
• Chris Champion vs. Dirty White Boy feud leading to the Snake Box Match
• The Southern Rockers’ roller-coaster TV title run — win, defend, and lose all in one hour
• Jeff Jarrett & Kerry Von Erich’s fiery babyface promos vs. Lawler & Billy Joe Travis
• King Cobra’s revenge vow against Lawler and the Soul Taker (a young Godfather!)

From Dr. Lawler’s steroid crusade to snake boxes and loaded boots, this episode has everything that made Memphis Wrestling wonderfully insane in 1990.

Chapters

• (00:00:11) - Jerry Lawler Giving Steroids To Wrestling Stars On Live TV
• (00:03:45) - Jerry Lawler vs The Dirty White Boy
• (00:05:22) - Southern Rockers vs USWA World Tag Team Championship
• (00:09:48) - Jerry Lawler's Drug Test Disaster

Two suspended cops become tag team wrestlers called The Boston Bad Guys… and that’s only the second dumbest thing in this movie.

Join Gene Jackson as he dives into this forgotten 80s wrestling oddity full of biker brawls, Cold War Russians, Sergeant Slaughter cameos, and patriotic nonsense that could only come from 1986!

It’s Police Academy meets Rocky IV meets Body Slam… and it’s gloriously bad.

Subscribe for more 10-minute wrestling movie reviews!

Chapters

• (00:00:01) - Bad Guys
• (00:01:47) - 80s Cops: Turn In Your Badge
• (00:04:24) - Bad Guys

Inside EPW returns with a brand new episode as we build toward Fury in the Fifth 2 and take a look back at some of the biggest moments from last year’s event.

This episode features:

• A flashback to K-Swiss’ heated confrontation with Scott Steiner
• K-Swiss vs. "Big Trouble" Ben Bishop
• Dorian Vain challenging Thom Latimer for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship
• Exclusive interviews from Roman McPeake with several rising EPW stars
• Behind-the-scenes conversations with members of The Order, The Vybe Check, Los Desafios, The Black List, and more!

Plus, we preview the huge Fury in the Fifth 2 event and highlight the momentum building across EPW as rivalries intensify and new challengers emerge.

You never know what’s going to happen in EPW and this episode proves it.

What happens when someone sends you a box of cassettes from the 1990s? You put them out as a podcast ! Sit back and take a trip to the past for Cassette Wrestling News. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin called this the first ever podcast ! These cassettes were mailed every issue to subscribers during the heyday of wrestling fanzines. Jeff Osborne & John Seaton would sit down and put out an episode of zany fun and sometimes some serious stuff. Join us for Episode 1 with an interview with Owen Hart from September, 1991.

Chapters

• (00:00:00) - Memphis Wrestling Returns with New Lineup
• (00:01:04) - American Hostile Championship Wrestling
• (00:05:06) - Interviewing Owen Hart
• (00:09:56) - Paul Heyman On His Love For His Fans
• (00:11:35) - Honorary Match
• (00:13:54) - Wrestling in Germany
• (00:15:55) - Alex Kingston on Working in Mexico
• (00:21:07) - Japan Wrestling
• (00:27:02) - Memphis Wrestling Returns on CBS
• (00:28:48) - Independents on Wrestling
• (00:31:40) - Jim Neidhart on Team Up With Brother Brett
• (00:39:09) - American Hostile Championship Wrestling
• (00:40:17) - Shooting The Shiznet

Brian Tramel was joined by Gene Jackson for the flagship show “Shootin’ The Shiznit." for episode 950. They talk about the "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert: The Uncrowned King of Professional Wrestling book, which was authored by Doug Gilbert & Gene.

Chapters

• (00:00:00) - Memphis Wrestling
• (00:04:25) - Shooting the Shiznet
• (00:06:00) - Dean Jackson Returns to WTF News Desk
• (00:07:46) - Doug Gilbert on His Eddie Gilbert Book
• (00:13:20) - Eddie Gilbert on His Split From His Wife
• (00:17:09) - Doug on Talking To His Brother
• (00:21:28) - Sid and I: On A Podcast
• (00:23:14) - Sid Vicious Dead
• (00:27:43) - The Legacy of MCW
• (00:30:56) - Bear Meal Prep Company
• (00:33:05) - Spunk Lube Pure Silicone
• (00:34:15) - Natural State Wrestling at the Mosquito Festival
• (00:36:11) - Memphis
• (00:36:48) - Doug Gilbert On The Book Offer
• (00:40:28) - Jerry Jarrett on Doug's Dark Side Book
• (00:45:24) - Eddie Gilbert on If He
• (00:49:18) - Eddie Gilbert On His Angle With Tiger Mask
• (00:54:28) - Eddie Working The Sheets
• (00:58:41) - Eddie Gilbert: A Man of Man

Gene Jackson joins Brian Tramel for a new episode of the flagship show “Shootin’ The Shiznit”! On episode 849, Gene & BT talk about this past weekend’s Memphis Wrestling Legends FanFest in Jonesboro, AR.

It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit!” Brian Tramel sits down with his “Was It Really THAT Good?” co-host Gene Jackson & Brennon Martin for Episode 149. BT & Gene talk about their fun Starrcast/ALL IN weekend. They chat about BT getting lost, how much did they pay for Starrcast, Meet & Greets - good & bad, negativity online about ALL IN, ICP debacle, Booker T at another convention, Brian Cage, and much more!

Brennon joins STS in the middle of the episode to talk about leaving Starrcast, the reasons why he left, Jim Cornette and Steve Austin.

Gene Jackson is back with another dive into the madness of Herb Abrams’ UWF Fury Hour! Episode 18 has everything:

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  Steve “The Wild Thing” Ray waves the flag and takes on Captain Lou’s nephew Carmine Albano (who almost breaks his neck).

  
  


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  Paul “Mr. Wonderful” Orndorff squashes “The Beast” and calls out Dr. Death Steve Williams.

  
  


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  Don Muraco and Captain Lou cut a surprisingly serious patriotic promo.

  
  


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  Sonny Beach battles Bob Orton with John Tolos stirring up trouble… until Cactus Jack and Steve Ray get involved in a full-scale brawl.

  
  


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  And in the main event, Don Morocco vs. Cactus Jack turns into a bloody, garbage-can-flying war that—of course—ends in a time limit draw.

  
  

It’s wild. It’s chaotic. It’s Herb Abrams’ UWF at its most unpredictable.

Gene watches this madness so YOU don’t have to. But if you want to, you can find these shows at:
youtube.com/@RetroWrestlingArchive

Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more retro wrestling chaos!

It’s time for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Brian Tramel and Gene Jackson bring you “THE WTF News Desk.” Gene and BT bring you an insider's perspective to the bizarre happenings in the squared circle and the octagon. From outlandish storylines to mind-bending maneuvers, THE WTF News Desk is your go-to source for all things unconventional in the fight world.

Check out our LINK OF ALL LINKS to watch the show and listen to our podcasts! linktr.ee/STSPOD

It’s time for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Brian Tramel and Gene Jackson bring you “THE WTF News Desk.”

Gene and BT bring you an insider's perspective to the bizarre happenings in the squared circle and the octagon. From outlandish storylines to mind-bending maneuvers, THE WTF News Desk is your go-to source for all things unconventional in the fight world.

Check out our LINK OF ALL LINKS to watch the show and listen to our podcasts!

linktr.ee/STSPOD

It’s time for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Brian Tramel and Gene Jackson bring you “THE WTF News Desk.”

Gene and BT bring you an insider's perspective to the bizarre happenings in the squared circle and the octagon. From outlandish storylines to mind-bending maneuvers, THE WTF News Desk is your go-to source for all things unconventional in the fight world.

Check out our LINK OF ALL LINKS to watch the show and listen to our podcasts!

linktr.ee/STSPOD

It’s time for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Brian Tramel and Gene Jackson bring you “THE WTF News Desk.”

Gene and BT bring you an insider's perspective to the bizarre happenings in the squared circle and the octagon. From outlandish storylines to mind-bending maneuvers, THE WTF News Desk is your go-to source for all things unconventional in the fight world.

Check out our LINK OF ALL LINKS to watch the show and listen to our podcasts!

linktr.ee/STSPOD

It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin The Shiznit.” On Episode 74 Brian Tramel sits down for a 3rd time with Gene Jackson. They talk about him wrestling Carlito this past weekend & go step by step through the match. They also talk about Wrestlecade on how much it costs?, who did he meet?, Mil Mascaras in the elevator, New Jack, Honky Tonk Man, Jake Roberts, Dean Malenko, Bruce Pritchard, Sgt Slaughter, Hornswoggle, Rebel and more

Gene Jackson joins us with 'Locals to Legends: E149”. “Kung Fu” Donnie Janela for Episode 260 of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Donnie talks about his new discovery, One Fall Power Factory, QT Marshall, martial arts, Chris Crunk, Cabana Man Dan, Alabama wrestling, Ernest Miller, landscape of indie wrestling and much more !

Special theme episode today - “Wrestling with The King.” Dustin Starr and Gene Jackson join host Brian Tramel as they talk about having matches with Jerry “The King” Lawler. BT also talks about the night that Lawler broke Paul Heyman’s jaw.

Chapters

• (00:00:02) - Dustin Starr on Working in Memphis Wrestling
• (00:03:48) - Let's Talk Wrestling
• (00:08:29) - Jerry Lawler's 30th Birthday
• (00:10:45) - Jerry Lawler on His First Match With The King
• (00:14:22) - Jerry Lawler on His WWE Tryout
• (00:18:40) - Dustin Hoffman on BT Holler
• (00:19:01) - Jerry Lawler On The First Time He Wrestled
• (00:25:12) - Jerry Lawler on His Christmas Story Match
• (00:30:02) - Jerry Lawler on Brian Lawler And His Dad
• (00:32:05) - Shooting The Shiznet

It’s time for a “special edition” of STSPOD ! “Was It Really THAT Good?” E30, Episode 764. Long time wrestling fans always talk fondly of the old days in professional wrestling, so Gene Jackson and Brian Tramel have joined forces to take a look at wrestling shows in the WWE VAULT or on YouTube. This episode they review Stan Frazier. After the Gene & BT are done - they answer “Was It Really THAT Good?”

Chapters

• (00:00:02) - Back in the Rhythm
• (00:00:38) - Jerry Lawler on Plowboy Frazier
• (00:05:34) - Jerry Lawler On Turning A Hillbilly Into A WWE Champion
• (00:10:00) - Uncle Elmer in the 70s
• (00:14:13) - Lawler On Why Vince Didn't Want Him To Wrestle Andre
• (00:18:33) - Ricky Morton Actually Had Sex With A Midget
• (00:21:37) - Uncle Elmer On Hillbilly Jim's
• (00:25:06) - Hillbilly Jim on The Frazier Gimmick
• (00:29:31) - The Worst Tag Team in 1985 Was...
• (00:33:48) - Jerry Lawler on Kamala's Gimmicks
• (00:38:15) - Jerry Lawler on His Bad Wrestling

Memphis Wrestling hit its peak in 1982—and we’re kicking it off with the wild month of January! Lawler vs. Dutch, the Gibsons vs. the Midnight Express, and Jimmy Hart’s First Family chaos—all in Memphis in Minutes!

It’s time for a “special edition” of STSPOD ! “Was It Really THAT Good?” E29, Episode 710. Long time wrestling fans always talk fondly of the old days in professional wrestling, so Gene Jackson and Brian Tramel have joined forces to take a look at wrestling shows in the WWE VAULT or on YouTube. This episode they review the infamous Snowman angle on Memphis Wrestling. After the Gene & BT are done - they answer “Was It Really THAT Good?” !!

Chapters

• (00:00:01) - Gene Jackson & Shane Knowles
• (00:04:23) - The Snowman Killer vs Kenny D
• (00:09:35) - Junkyard Dog on Race in the 80s
• (00:12:18) - Jerry Lawler On The Memphis Angle
• (00:16:24) - Dave Brown On Jerry Lawler
• (00:20:20) - Jerry Lawler on Jerry Snowman's Comments
• (00:25:26) - Jerry Lawler on His White Fans Jumping On His Jumping
• (00:27:50) - Jerry Lawler Says Memphis Wrestling Was Racist
• (00:33:24) - Jerry Lawler on Robbie Lawler's Controversy
• (00:38:05) - Leon Spinks vs Muhammad Ali
• (00:40:58) - Jerry Lawler on Being Racist
• (00:46:40) - Keith Cobra on His WWE Championship
• (00:48:47) - The Snowman Interview

Movies in Minutes with Gene Jackson: Episode #2 – I LIKE TO HURT PEOPLE (1985)

On this episode, Gene Jackson reviews one of the most chaotic, violent, and oddly historic wrestling “movies” ever made:

I LIKE TO HURT PEOPLE – a 1985 VHS-era oddity that’s part documentary, part fever dream, and all vintage Detroit madness.

Originally meant to be a horror flick titled Ringside in Hell, this thing got Frankensteined together from mid-70s wrestling footage, bonus footage from 1984, and a storyline about banning The Sheik from wrestling. What we got instead? A cult classic full of blood, promos, and pure territory wrestling gold.

Featuring:
• The Sheik (Ed Farhat) stabbing people with no remorse!
• Dusty Rhodes, Terry Funk, Andre the Giant, Bobo Brazil & more!
• Managers screaming, blood pouring, and 300 lb. Heather Feather demanding to wrestle a man!
• Behind-the-scenes stories about the movie’s wild production
• And yes... Andre trying to say “Are you talking to Andre?” 17 times

It's not really a movie...it's not really a documentary...it's a glorious mess

Let's talk about it!

It’s time for a “special edition” of STS ! “Was It Really THAT Good?” E26, Episode 386. Long time wrestling fans always talk fondly of the old days in professional wrestling, so Gene Jackson and Brian Tramel have joined forces to take a look at wrestling shows in the WWE VAULT or on YouTube. This month they deep dive Ricky Morton for ROCKTOBER “Month of Morton” leftover episode ! Also, Dustin “Five” Starr stops by to tell a story about the night Moondog spot died.

Chapters

• (00:00:00) - October of Morton
• (00:04:10) - Jimmy Cornet on The Rock and Roll Express
• (00:07:23) - Ric Flair vs Ricky Morton
• (00:12:18) - The Rock and Roll Express vs Smoky Mountain
• (00:15:12) - Ricky Morton Tells A Great Ricky Morton Story
• (00:20:56) - Ricky Morton on His Moondog Story
• (00:21:21) - The Moondogs vs Rock and Roll
• (00:24:19) - Jack Morton on The Midnight Express vs The Russians
• (00:27:26) - Rock and Roll Express vs British Bulldogs
• (00:32:47) - The Ultimate Men's Hygiene Bundle
• (00:35:52) - Jerry Lawler on Ricky Morton vs Nick Botwinkle
• (00:39:46) - Ricky Morton on Working as a Baby Face

It’s another wild week in Herb Abrams’ UWF as Gene Jackson recaps Fury Hour Episode #16 in all its chaotic glory! We’ve got…

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  Steve “Wild Thing” Ray vs. "Cutie Pie" Louie Spicoli in the opener

  
  


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  David Sammartino tangling with the "Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff

  
  


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  The neon surfboard debut of Sunny Beach

  
  


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  B. Brian Blair with Captain Lou & Honey facing "Cowboy" Bob Orton with John Tolos — foreign objects and chaos abound!

  
  


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  A blood-soaked main event between "Dr. Death" Steve Williams and "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff with a finish so astounding, Gene nearly ends the series right here!

  
  

From brass knucks and umbrella shots to Captain Lou’s Corner and all the Herbie Hype, it’s pure UWF madness from bell to bell!

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From All-American football star to Memphis Wrestling heel… from Survivor Series to bank robbery… Jeff Gaylord’s life had more twists and turns than a Memphis Main Event finish.

In this episode, Gene Jackson covers the unbelievable highs and lows of “The Missouri Tiger” — his football glory days, his time in Mid-South, World Class, and the USWA, his WWF cameo as a Black Knight, selling cars, and the shocking turn that landed him in prison… before finding redemption in his final years.

All in 10 minutes or less (or slightly over this week)

It’s time for a “special edition” of STS ! “Was It Really THAT Good?” E25, Episode 368. Long time wrestling fans always talk fondly of the old days in professional wrestling, so Gene Jackson and Brian Tramel have joined forces to take a look at wrestling shows in the WWE VAULT or on YouTube. This month they deep dive “Bullet” Bob Armstrong !

Chapters

• (00:00:04) - Gene Jackson on His Schiznader Award
• (00:02:43) - Bob Armstrong: Was It Really That Good?
• (00:03:11) - Bob Armstrong on His WWE Match
• (00:03:58) - Jerry Stubbs vs Ron Fuller
• (00:06:13) - Ron Fuller In The Tennessee Stud Mask
• (00:12:07) - Bob Armstrong in WWE
• (00:14:46) - Bob Armstrong vs Tully Blanchard
• (00:18:14) - Bill Dundee Will Be At The Growlers
• (00:18:49) - Piper vs Brad Armstrong
• (00:25:30) - Batman on Voting For The New Robin
• (00:25:55) - Bob Armstrong Turns Heel The First Time (My FAVOR
• (00:30:39) - Ted Dibiase On If He Should Be The Killer Of Bob
• (00:37:22) - Bob Armstrong Remembered on Wrestling Podcast

This week's Retro Wrestling with Gene Jackson is brought to you by our good friends at the KAYFABE CAVE in Pulaski, Tennesee!

On this episode Gene brings back recent guest on the USWA, Bubba White to discuss his time as The Mighty Goliath.

From his early days breaking into the business in the mid-80s to teaming with Big Bubba and Downtown Bruno as the unstoppable “Downtown Connection,” Bubba pulls back the curtain on his time in the CWA. Hear stories about working with legends like Jerry Lawler, Rocky Johnson, Jerry Blackwell, and the Midnight Rockers, plus wild road tales from traveling the Memphis loop, the truth about the Super Heavyweight Championship, and the night he broke his leg in the ring. Bubba also shares memories of an unforgettable 1991 tour of Japan, his impressions of future stars like Shawn Michaels and The Rock, and plenty of hilarious stories from wrestling’s wildest territory, including being chased around a football field during a match by Bill Dundee with a cattle prod, Goliath, Big Bubba, and Austin Idol take a trip to the Zoo, and fun times wrestling Uncle Elmer and Billy Travis.

If you love classic Memphis wrestling, big-man brawls, and backstage tales you won’t hear anywhere else, you don’t want to miss this one!

Chapters

• (00:00:09) - Bubba White
• (00:02:35) - Goliath
• (00:07:31) - Jerry Jarrett on His Memphis Tryout
• (00:11:55) - Bruno Jones on His Super Heavyweight Title
• (00:16:04) - Uncle Elmer Stomped On Jerry King Lawler's
• (00:20:12) - Jerry Blackwell On Austin's KO
• (00:24:26) - Give Me Back My Pro Wrestling
• (00:27:05) - Bubba vs. Downtown Bruno
• (00:30:20) - George Barnes on His Former WWE Tag Team
• (00:35:09) - Bubba Jones on Shawn Michaels
• (00:39:41) - Jacoby on Macho Man
• (00:41:01) - Goliath on Working Against Pat Tanaka
• (00:45:48) - Billy Travis on His Match With Jeff Jarrett
• (00:51:35) - Moondog on Tracy Smothers
• (00:55:21) - Randy Hills on Taking 10 Stands From the Fans
• (00:59:07) - Moondog Splat
• (01:03:58) - Boskoe Warrior on Working For WCW
• (01:10:23) - Bubba Ray on His WWE Hall of Fame Moment
• (01:14:04) - Bubba White at the KFAB Cave

Special Guest Host: Robb Helt

This week on Retro Wrestling with Gene Jackson, we go BIG… literally.

Gene is joined by special guest co-host Robb Helt, and together they sit down with the man behind one of the most intimidating masked gimmicks of the 1980s, “Lord Humongous” Jeff Van Camp.

From a 6’9", 300 pound defensive tackle at the University of Louisville to becoming one of the most feared monsters in Memphis, Southeastern, Continental, Mid-South, and beyond , Jeff’s journey into wrestling is unlike any other you’ve heard before. After a two hour crash training course from the "King" himself, Jerry Lawler.....Jeff suddenly found himself on the road on wild, weird, and wonderful world of professional wrestling.

Highlighted by the quote: "You know you’re over when you get stabbed!”

Inside this episode:

- How Jerry “The King” Lawler personally trained Jeff inside the Mid-South Coliseum and handed him his first booking sheet.
- Early lessons from Buddy Landell (including the story behind Jeff’s first pair of wrestling boots).
- The creation of the Lord Humongous gimmick, from pantyhose under the hockey mask to War Machine by KISS as entrance music.
- Traveling the Southeastern loop with Austin Idol, Bob Armstrong, Jerry Stubbs, and the Armstrong family.

- Getting STABBED by a fan in Jackson, Mississippi during his Mid-South run.
- Working an hour long match with Ric Flair and "winning" the NWA Title in Birmingham.
- Fishing trips with Scott and Steve Armstrong in Gulf Breeze.
- Missed picture money opportunities in Continental Wrestling.
- The decision to leave Continental for Bill Watts’ Mid-South territory.

Jeff shares incredible firsthand stories about Lance Russell, Gordon Solie, Jim Ross, Ron Fuller, Porkchop Cash, Jake Roberts, John Nord, Dr. Death Steve Williams, and so many more, offering a rare, behind the mask look at territory wrestling during one of its most volatile and magical eras.

This isn’t just a career recap.
It’s a deep dive into how a football player fell into wrestling… and became a monster!

It’s time for a “special edition” of STS ! “Was It Really THAT Good?” E23, Episode 349. Long time wrestling fans always talk fondly of the old days in professional wrestling, so Gene Jackson and Brian Tramel have joined forces to take a look at wrestling shows in the WWE VAULT or on YouTube. This month they watch Smoky Mountain Wrestling 3.13.1993

Memphis in Minutes: Episode #4 is live!
“Spellbinder, Suck-Ups & the Sweet Taste of Cake”

It’s the debut of Power Pro Wrestling from April 18, 1998, and if you’ve ever wanted to see:

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  Spellbinder win the first match in company history

  
  


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  Randy Hales cry AND thank everyone he's ever met

  
  


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  Austin Idol shows up and knocks EVERYBODY

  
  


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  The long awaited Memphis return of Billy Joe Travis

  
  


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  Lawler serve cake ringside DURING "Young Guns" 8 man tag match

  
  


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  the FINAL CONFRONTATION between Bill Dundee and Jerry Lawler V 6.0!

  
  

Then this episode is for you!

Join us for our monthly series in the STS family, “Was It Really THAT Good?” for Episode 321! Wrestling fans always talk fondly of their favorite events. BT was joined by Gene Jackson this month to talk about St Louis Wrestling at the Chase and answer the question, “Was It Really THAT Good?”