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Roscoe Monroe is an independent pro wrestler known as 245lbs of “Twisted steel and sex appeal”. He is a former Outta Control Wrestling (OCW) Heavyweight champion. On this episode, we talk to Roscoe about growing up in Arkansas. Getting into the pro wrestling business, how he interacts with the fans at shows and much more!

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On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about St Louis Wrestling Club and its impact on the world of professional wrestling. We will discuss how the territory was started, some of the great pro wrestlers that wrestled there and much more! George is also the cohost of a podcast called “AWA Unleashed” with Mick Karch and Chris Tubbs.

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On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about the late Blackjack Lanza, who recently passed away. George talks about the impact that Black Jack Lanza had on the pro wrestling business, how he got started and much more!

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Tom “Rocky” Stone was a well known jobber. He primarily worked in the AWA and the WWF. On this episode, we talk to Tom about how he got started in the business, What other territories he worked for, real heat with a few other wrestlers, the book he just published titled: Professional Wrestling- The Theatre of the Absurd: I Never wanted to be a Big Star and much more!

You can purchase: Professional Wrestling- The Theatre of the Absurd: I Never wanted to be a Big Star on Amazon:

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Leland Race was born into the pro wrestling business, He is the son of the legendary 8 time NWA World Heavyweight Champion “Handsome” Harley Race and is a four time World League Wrestling (WLW) Heavyweight Champion. He is the promoter of World League Wrestling and operates the World League Wrestling Academy in Troy, MO. On this episode, we talk to Leland about growing up in the business, his tours and memories of Japan, how the pro wrestling business has evolved and much more!

You can follow Leland Race on the following social media platforms:

Twitter: @thelelandrace

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You can follow World League Wrestling on the following social media platforms:

Website: http://www.harleyrace.com/worldleaguewrestling.html

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Jerry Bostic started in pro wrestling as a wrestler and promoter in 2006. He is the current CEO and founder of World Class Pro Wrestling promotion. On this episode we talk with Jerry about growing up in Oklahoma, Getting started in the pro wrestling business, his interactions with pro wrestlers, his relationships with legends Kevin Nash, Eric Embry, Jim Ross, Gene Okerlund Sting and much more!

You can follow Jerry Bostic on the following social media platforms:

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On this episode of Bumps & Thumps, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to discuss the American Wrestling Association (AWA). George talks about how the AWA was formed, the people involved, and who was the first actual AWA World Heavyweight Champion. George also discusses the famous “Inmate Belt” and much more! 

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

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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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