Bumps and Thumps

Dennis McHawes “Attila Khan” has been wrestling on the independent circuit for almost 30 years. He has worked in many indie promotions and is best known in Herb Simmons Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling (SICW). He also wrestles for Mid States Wrestling, New Breed Wrestling and other independent promotions. On this episode, we talk to Dennis about growing up, how he got involved in pro wrestling, his time with Harley Race, his ability and style of promoting pro wrestling and much more! 

You can follow Attila Kahn on the following social media platforms: 

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DMcHawes 

You can follow SICW on the following social media platforms:

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sicw_professional_wrestling/?hl=en 

Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/sicwexplosion 

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@SICWWrestling 

Website: https://sicw.org/ 

You can follow New Breed Wrestling on the following social media platforms:

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/newbreedmo 

You can follow Mid States Wrestling on the following social media platforms:

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

Website: https://mid-states-promotions.square.site/ 

Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at:

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Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps 

Brad Drake Podcast information: 

Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN 

Website: https://www.braddrake.net/

If you give a Dad a podcast information: 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MfKFsRsq0MzKr1mXwX6v0 

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200 

Andrew “The Reinforcer” Anderson” has been a part of the pro wrestling world for over 25 years. He was discovered by Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka and trained by Gino Caruso, Nikoli Volkoff and The Kodiak Bear. On this episode, “The Reinforcer” talks about growing up, getting into Rock N Roll, Monsters and working with legends like Kevin Sullivan, Greg Valentine, The Barbarian and much more!

You can follow Andrew Anderson on the following social media platforms:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Andrew.TheReinforcer.Anderson/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/drewthewrestler

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVXeNmsXQvbtcWWLvZCcn_A?app=desktop&fbclid=IwAR0X_zLU1hJEjua5p_hCCvgbBvRW2zun2G3i1-nlWDmlRo3Nhc_tqktEAF0

Pro Wrestling Tees: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/wrestler-t-shirts/andrewanderson.html

Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at:

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Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps

Downtown Denny Brown was a junior heavyweight pro wrestler. He was a three time NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion and worked with many of the greats. On this episode, We talk to The Denny about his childhood, how he got started in pro wrestling, working with Mike Davis and much more!

You can follow Denny Brown on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/denny.brown.5817

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Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps

The “Ragin Bull” Manny Fernandez is well known in the world of Pro Wrestling. He was a two time NWA World Tag Team Champion with Dusty Rhodes and Rick Rude. On this episode, We talk to The Ragin Bull about his childhood, how he got started in pro wrestling, working with Rick Rude and much more!

You can follow Manny Fernandez on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/manny.fernandez.564

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Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps

On this episode, we talk with legendary photographer Scott Romer. Scott talks about growing up in Indiana, as a teenager, going to matches and taking pictures of wrestlers and selling them, his relationship with Dick the Bruiser, writing his book When it Was: My life on both sides of the camera and much more!

You can follow Scott Romer on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/scott.romer.5

You can purchase Scott Romer’s book a few ways:

a. Message Scott on Facebook and tell him you want to buy a copy of the book. Once it is purchased, Scott will autograph the book and pay for the shipping.

b. At Amazon (book will not be autographed) https://www.amazon.com/When-Was-Life-Sides-Camera/dp/B09WCDQH1X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2NX1W1I0PWEP6&keywords=Scott+Romer&qid=1669853719&sprefix=scott+romer%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-1

Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at:

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You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms:

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps

Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps

Stephen E has been wrestling on the independent circuit many years. He is known as the “Manager of Champions”. He has worked in many indie promotions and is best known in Mid States Wrestling and SICW (Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling). He also manages in the Wrestling For A Cause promotion and other independent promotions. On this episode, we talk to Stephen about growing up, how he got involved in pro wrestling, his management skills and much more! Upcoming Events for Mid States Wrestling: Sunday, December 18th at the Relics Center in Springfield, MO please go to https://mid-states-promotions.square.site/product/live-event-tickets-springfield-mo-sunday-december-18th-2022-at-6pm/114?cs=true&cst=custom for ticket information.

 If you are interested in purchasing items from Mid States Wrestling please go to: www.mswtickets.com and click on the Official Merchandise tab at the top center of the page.

 You can follow Stephen Espinoza on the following social media platforms: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephen.espinoza.5

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

 You can follow Mid States Wrestling on the following social media platforms:

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/midstateswrestling/ 

You cam follow SICW on the following social media platforms:

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

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SICWWrestling 

If you are interested in becoming involved in professional wrestling, please go to: www.mswtickets.com and click on the training & seminars tab in the upper right-hand corner of the home page. You can also email Jason at: [email protected] 

Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/

 You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps

Mike George is considered one of the great pro wrestlers of the 1970’s and 1980’s. 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, How he got started in pro wrestling, travel experiences, working in Japan chemistry with other wrestlers and much more!

Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at:

Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button

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Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps

On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to about the King of Belts Reggie Parks and his legacy in the pro wrestling inside and outside the ring.

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

You can purchase books written by George Schire at Amazon:

Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From Verne Gagne to the Road Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2

A.W.A. Record Book: The 1960s: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1960s/dp/1492225576/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4

A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 1 1970-1974: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1970-1974/dp/1492242292/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5

A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 2 1975-79: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1975-79/dp/150845857X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3

Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at:

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Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps

The “Space Cowboy” Jason Jones has been wrestling on the independent circuit for 25 years. He is known as the “Hardest working man in professional wrestling.  He has worked in many indie promotions and is best known in Mid States Wrestling where he is the promoter and competes. He also wrestles for Wrestling For A Cause promotion and other independent promotions. On this episode, we talk to Jason about growing up, how he got involved in pro wrestling, his ability and style of promoting pro wrestling and much more! 

Upcoming Events for Mid States Wrestling: 

Saturday, December 3rd 2022 at the Fairgrounds indoor building in Harrison, AR please go to https://mid-states-promotions.square.site/product/live-event-tickets-harrison-ar-sat-december-3rd/112?cs=true&cst=custom for ticket information. 

Sunday, December 18th at the Relics Center in Springfield, MO please go to https://mid-states-promotions.square.site/product/live-event-tickets-springfield-mo-sunday-december-18th-2022-at-6pm/114?cs=true&cst=custom for ticket information. 

If you are interested in purchasing items from Mid States Wrestling please go to:

www.mswtickets.com and click on the Official Merchandise tab at the top center of the page. 

You can follow Jason Jones on the following social media platforms: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jason.jones.9440

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spacecowboyjasonjones45/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mswjasonjones 

You can follow Mid States Wrestling on the following social media platforms:

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/midstateswrestling/ 

If you are interested in becoming involved in professional wrestling, please go to:

www.mswtickets.com and click on the training & seminars tab in the upper right-hand corner of the home page. 

You can also email Jason at: [email protected] 

Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at:

Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3  and click the support button

Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ 

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Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps 

Jackson Black is a rising star on the Independent Circuit. He was trained by Dr. Tom Pritchard and Glen Jacobs (Kane). Jackson is currently the Tennessee Heavyweight Champion in Universal Entertainment Wrestling (UWE) out of Knoxville, TN and also co hosts a weekly tv show with Joel Lawson and Mark Jindrak On this episode, we talk with Jackson about growing up, getting involved in pro wrestling, his training with two legends and much more!.

You can follow Jackson Black on the following social media platforms:

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

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/the_jackson_black/ and https://www.instagram.com/wrestle_talk_live/

Wrestle Talk Live link: https://linktr.ee/wrestle_talk_live

Pro Wrestling Tees: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/jacksonblack

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