Bumps and Thumps

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!

You can follow Nickla on the following social media platforms:

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/BDP10

Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicklaroberts

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.

You can follow Dustin Starr on the following social media platforms:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dustin5starr

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DustinStarr

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChampionshipWrestling/videos

Website: https://championshipwrestlingmemphis.com/

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.

You can follow Kenny Casanova on the following social media platforms:

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

Twitter: @kennycasanova

Instagram: kennycasanova

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/k9casanova

Website: https://www.kennycasanova.com/

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.

You can follow Mac Davis on the following social media platforms:

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

Twitter: @madmacdavis

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/1WrestlingVideo/videos ; https://www.youtube.com/user/ModelMacDavis/videos

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/

You can follow Derrick Dukes on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/derrick.dukes.9

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

Jack Lord has been in the pro wrestling business since 1975. He has worked with many of the pro wrestling talents of the past and present and is known as “The Bomber”. He is currently the booker for WrestleSouth promotion in Alabama and co-hosts a podcast called Pro Wrestling Inside and Out. On this episode, we talk about Jacks childhood and family life, his time in the U.S. Army, How he got involved in pro wrestling, Opinion of wrestling today versus the past, his induction into the Alabama Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame, and other projects Jack is working on.

Follow Jack Ford on the following Social Media Platforms:

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

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

Jack also produces wrestling wear: https://www.facebook.com/Bomberwear/about/

Jack is the booker for WrestleSouth: http://www.wrestlesouth.com/

David Marquez is the owner and promoter of the United Wrestling Network. He is also the owner and CEO of David Marquez Productions. He has worked with many of the talents of today and of recent history.  On this episode, we talk to David about growing up in Los Angeles, CA, working in the pro wrestling business in the Ozarks, working with talent, Pro wrestling today vs in the past and projects he is working on. 

You can follow David Marquez on the following social media platforms:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidsmith12a

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cwfhmarquez/?fbclid=IwAR1FMgpr_HCCYo1UtvtwYA-I3CfdRSWoHSvY6heFzOXfwmqpzgYnPMVjS3U

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CWFHMarquez 

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Sal is well know on the independent circuit including the NWA, ROH and Full Impact Pro. He has held many singles and tag team titles throughout his career including the NWA Wildside Junior Heavyweight Championship and the ROH World Tag Team Titles. On this episode, we talk to Sal about  growing up in CA, getting started in pro wrestling, his travel experiences, chemistry when working with other wrestlers, working with up and coming talent, Big Card events, promotion he liked working for and what Sal is working on now. I hope you enjoy the podcast and I always welcome your feedback.

Sal will be on the NWA PPV "When Our Shadows Fall" Sunday, June 6th 2021. This is going to be a fantastic card. I encourage to go to https://www.fite.tv/watch/nwa-when-our-shadows-fall/2p98m/ to find out more about this event and order it. 

You can follow Sal Rinauro on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/sal.rinauro 

Sal is currently working in the NWA. You can see him on NWA POWERRR on Fite TV at https://www.fite.tv/channel/nwa/

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