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On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about Masked SuperStars. George discusses the origin of why wrestlers wore masks and some of the more famous pro wrestling stars who wore them!

You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms:

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Joyce Paustian is a lifelong pro wrestling fan. She has been to hundreds of pro wrestling matches and is well known among the pro wrestlers. Joyce was a photographer for pro wrestling for many years and is still the official photographer for the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Hall of Fame. On this episode we talk to Joyce about her childhood, becoming a fan of pro wrestling, photographing pro wrestlers and events, receiving the Red Bastien Friendship Award from the Cauliflower Alley Club, her upcoming book coming out and much more.

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On this episode, We talk with pro wrestling legend Greg Gagne. Greg talks about his new company Power Town which produces action figures and much more!

You can follow Power Town (Where Wrestling Lives On) at:

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Matty Montcalm has been a pro wrestling fan as far back as he can remember. He has been to many matches, conventions and is well known among the pro wrestlers. Matty is also an avid collector of pro wrestling memorabilia On this episode we talk to Matty about his childhood, becoming a fan of pro wrestling, and much more.

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On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about Florida Championship Wrestling during the territory era. We dive into the promoter of Florida Eddie Graham and his creative mind, The wrestling stars of Florida and much more! George is also the cohost of a podcast called “AWA Unleashed” with Mick Karch and Chris Tubbs.

You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms:

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George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221

AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION:

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AWA Unleashed Podcast

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Mark A. Peterson was a freelance photographer for pro wrestling in the 1990’s. He has been around many of the legends of pro wrestling. On this episode, we talk to Mark about his childhood, becoming a fan of pro wrestling, stories about his times at pro wrestling cards and much more.

You can follow Mark A Peterson on Facebook at

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Sal Corrente is an author, referee and pro wrestling fan. Sal has worked with many of the greats of pro wrestling and was the creator of WrestleReunion. He also wrote a book titled: Bruno Sammartino: The Autobiography of Wrestling’s Living Legend. Brian R. Solomon is a former writer for WWE magazine and has authored or co-authored wrestling books including his latest “Blood and Fire” The Unbelievable Real-Life Story of Wrestling’s Original Sheik. On this episode, we talk to Sal about growing up in Yonkers, his time as a referee, his interactions with pro wrestlers and much more!

You can follow Sal Corrente on the following social media platforms:

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You can purchase Bruno Sammartino: The Autobiography of Wrestling’s Living Lend on Amazon at:

Black & White Edition: https://www.amazon.com/Bruno-Sammartino-Autobiography-Wrestlings-Living/dp/1729634346/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1JJ5ZJB130QA5&keywords=Sal+Corrente&qid=1657049767&sprefix=sal+corrente%2Caps%2C636&sr=8-2

Color Edition: https://www.amazon.com/Bruno-Sammartino-Autobiography-Wrestlings-Living/dp/1792104804/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1JJ5ZJB130QA5&keywords=Sal+Corrente&qid=1657049767&sprefix=sal+corrente%2Caps%2C636&sr=8-3

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Brian R. Solomon is a former writer for WWE magazine and has authored or co-authored wrestling books including his latest “Blood and Fire” The Unbelievable Real-Life Story of Wrestling’s Original Sheik. On this episode, we talk to Brian about growing up in Brooklyn, writing articles for PWI and Inside the Ropes, his interactions with pro wrestlers and much more!

You can follow Brian R. Solomon on the following social media platforms:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bsolomon

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianrsolomon/

Brian also has a podcast called Shut Up and Wrestle:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-and-wrestle-with-brian-solomon/id1607212530 or where ever you get your podcasts.

You can purchase “Blood and Fire” The Unbelievable Real-Life of Story of Wrestling’s Original Sheik on Amazon at:

https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Fire-Unbelievable-Real-Life-Wrestlings-ebook/dp/B09MXGR9WV/ref=sr_1_1?crid=377ZXQ9H8A1TV&keywords=Brian+R+Solomon&qid=1657036970&sprefix=brian+r+solomon%2Caps%2C128&sr=8-1

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“The Lit Fuse” Johnny Dynamite is a rising star on the independent pro wrestling circuit. He and his tag team partner, “Your Girlfriends Favorite Wrestler” Johnny Lightening, known as “Toxic Masculinity” are the current WFC (Wrestling for a Cause) tag team champions. On this episode, We talk to Johnny about growing up in Arkansas, how he got in the business and much more!

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On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about background of wrestling We dive into the creation of the territories, Why Vern Gagne never won the NWA World title, Bob Backlund, Adrian Adonis and much more! George is also the cohost of a podcast called “AWA Unleashed” with Mick Karch and Chris Tubbs.

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

AWA Unleashed Podcast

Audio: https://open.spotify.com/show/7bvksF5UOuPk8k6jyAQsWu?si=e3a130d9806b4f12 or where ever you get your podcast.

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