Brian Thompson has been apart of the pro wrestling business for over twenty years as an announcer, manager and promoter. On this episode, we talk to Brian about his upbringing in Missouri, how he got into the pro wrestling business, working in promotions like Memphis, Traditional Championship Wrestling (TCW), World League Wrestling (WLW), his friendship with “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton and much more!

Brian will be a part of the Mid States Wrestling event in Harrison, AR on Saturday, Nov 20th 2021. This is the link to their website: https://mid-states-promotions.square.site/

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Al De Rusha was in the pro wrestling business for over 30 years. He has directed, produced, promoted and refereed many pro wrestling cards for the AWA and the WWF. On this episode, we talk to Al about growing up in MN, how he got involved with carnivals and fairs, working in the tv industry, working with Vern Gagne and Wally Karbo, his travels with Andre the Giant and much more!

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Les Thatcher has been apart of the pro wrestling business for over 60 years. He has worked with many legends of the business, and trained well known wrestlers like Matt Stryker, Shark Boy, Nigel McGuiness and Umaga. On this episode, Les talks about the business and how it has evolved, working in different promotions, chemistry with other wrestlers, his creative side with developing products and tv content and much more!

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Jerry Oates is considered one of the great tag team specialists and known for his signature move the spinning toe hold. He is also known for teaming with his brother Ted Oates, Mike George and Ronnie Garvin. He has held numerous tag team and singles heavyweight championships. He mostly worked in the NWA territories in the 1970s and 1980s as well as Japan. On this episode, we discuss Jerry growing up in Georgia, How he got started in pro wrestling through his brother-in-law, are Ted and Marty Oates his real brothers, travel experiences, training Marty Jannetty, chemistry with other wrestlers and much more!

You can follow Jerry on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/jerry.oates.39

Nickla Roberts is considered one of the breakout women wrestling stars of the 1980’s and has worked with wrestling legends Gino Hernandez, Tully Blanchard, Dusty Rhodes, Magnum T.A., and Ric Flair. She was known as the “Perfect 10” BabyDoll. On this episode, we talk to Nickla about growing up in Lubbock, TX, how she got into the wrestling business as an adult, paving the way for women in pro wrestling and much more!

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Dustin Starr is a pro wrestler, promoter of Championship Wrestling from Memphis under the United Wrestling Network and announcer. On this episode, we talk to Dustin about becoming a pro wrestler, working in the independent circuit, his wrestling promotion Championship Wrestling from Memphis, working with his wife Maria and upcoming events.

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Kenny Casanova is a pro wrestler, manager, DJ, Writer and English teacher, He is well known throughout the pro wrestling community and for his trademark facial expression.  On this episode, we talk to Kenny about growing up, how he got started in wrestling, his interaction with pro wrestlers, his writing of several books about pro wrestlers such as Kamala, Dangerous Danny Davis, Vader and others.

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Mac Davis is a well-known independent circuit pro wrestler, actor, model, voice talent and business owner. He is known as “The Steel Scorpion” and “Mad” Mac Davis. On this episode, we talk to Mac about growing up, how he got started in wrestling, Chemistry he had with other wrestlers, his out of ring projects, the difference between pro wrestling today vs in the past and what Mac is doing now.

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Derrick Dukes was one of the hottest rising young stars of the mid 80’s. He is best known as one half of the tag team known s the “Top Guns” with Ricky Rice in the AWA. He has worked in numerous independent promotions and has held many singles and tag teal titles. On this episode, we talk to Derrick about where he grew up, how he got started in Pro Wrestling, travel experiences, chemistry with other wrestlers, his feud with COL DeBeers, working in the AWA vs other promotions, difference in pro wrestling today vs when he started and what Derrick is doing now.

Derrick will be in attendance at The Gathering 2 on July 24th in Charlotte, NC. For more information, please go to https://www.tmartpromotions.com/

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Nacho Berrera worked in pro wrestling from the early 1970s until the early 1990s. He has worked with many of the pro wrestling talents of the past and is considered one of the best jobbers in the business. On this episode, we talk about Nacho’s childhood and family life, How he got involved in pro wrestling, His favorite wrestler he worked with, Opinion of wrestling today versus the past, Lifetime Achievement Award from Midwest Wrestling and what Nacho is doing now.

You can follow Nacho Berrera on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nacho.barrera.501