Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk

Episode 96: The Fourth Anniversary Show 

In Episode 96 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, The Fourth Anniversary Show, Greg:

Celebrates four years of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk.

Thinks about how his life has changes and how the show has changed his life. 

Goes back to basics with some Paul Boesch and Houston Wrestling talk. 

Nails down (finally!) the date Gulf Athletic Club becomes Best of Texas Wrestling Inc. and when Bill Watts buys into the program. 

Debuts some new collection gems, including the book Houston Wrestling sold to commemorate Jack Brisco's NWA title win in July 1973.

Unearths a single-page pullout that Houston Wrestling inserted into the March 2, 1973 programs to advise fans about Dory Funk Junior's "Accident Heard 'Round the World."  

Check out Greg talking about Morris Sigel and Houston Wrestling on Great Day Houston KHOU 20. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCMpn_1nLtg

Check out Greg's column about Morris Sigel on Slam Wrestling. https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2024/10/11/guest-column-elect-morris-sigel-to-the-observer-hall-of-fame/ 

Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk is sponsored by Greg and his written work. His newest release, "Sunset Painting & The Sun, Two Plays by Greg Klein," is on Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com, as are his previous books: The Junkyard Dog biography, "The King of New Orleans" and the historic fiction, sports novel, "The Paper Tigers, How Eight Guys from the Streets of Philadelphia Became Professional Baseball Players for One Day.

Episode 95: June Gloom

In Episode 95 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, June Gloom, Mississippi, Greg:

Looks at the television for June 1984 in the Mid South Wrestling Association. 

Counts the weeks until JYD leaves. 

Says goodbye to Ito, Poffo and Mr. Wrestling. 

Wonders why they keep putting Sonny King in the ring with awful workers. 

Questions the debuts of Jay Youngblood and the Fantastics. 

Check out Greg's column about Morris Sigel on Slam Wrestling. https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2024/10/11/guest-column-elect-morris-sigel-to-the-observer-hall-of-fame/ 

Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk is sponsored by Greg and his written work. His newest release, "Sunset Painting & The Sun, Two Plays by Greg Klein," is on Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com, as are his previous books: The Junkyard Dog biography, "The King of New Orleans" and the historic fiction, sports novel, "The Paper Tigers, How Eight Guys from the Streets of Philadelphia Became Professional Baseball Players for One Day." 

Episode 94: One Night Only in Lucedale, Mississippi

In Episode 94 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, One Night Only in Lucedale, Mississippi, Greg:

Celebrates the anniversary of his first match, April 16, 1993, in Lucedale, MS. 

Talks about breaking into the wrestling business in 1993.

Remembers the scoundrels who broke him in. 

Goes through six Super Pro Wrestling posters from spring 1993 for shows in five cities in AL and MS. 

Lists some of the early episodes to look for if you want to hear more about his wrestling career. 

Check out Greg's column about Morris Sigel on Slam Wrestling. https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2024/10/11/guest-column-elect-morris-sigel-to-the-observer-hall-of-fame/ 

Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk is sponsored by Greg and his written work. His newest release, "Sunset Painting & The Sun, Two Plays by Greg Klein," is on Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com, as are his previous books: The Junkyard Dog biography, "The King of New Orleans" and the historic fiction, sports novel, "The Paper Tigers, How Eight Guys from the Streets of Philadelphia Became Professional Baseball Players for One Day." 

Episode 93: The Dennis Condrey Tribute 

In Episode 93 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, The Dennis Condrey Tribute, Greg:

Welcomes Tony Richards back to the show. 

Greg and Tony:

Pay tribute to Dennis Condrey, north Alabama legend and worker extraordinaire. 

Tony discusses Condrey's early days in wrestling and his roots in the Tennessee territories. 

Both men explain why Condrey and Eaton is the best version of the Midnight Express. 

Look at other tag teams Condrey was in, especially with Phil Hickerson and David Schultz. 

Greg lists some Dennis Condrey matches on YouTube you can check out this week. 

Check out Greg's column about Morris Sigel on Slam Wrestling. https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2024/10/11/guest-column-elect-morris-sigel-to-the-observer-hall-of-fame/ 

Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk is sponsored by Greg and his written work. His newest release, "Sunset Painting & The Sun, Two Plays by Greg Klein," is on Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com, as are his previous books: The Junkyard Dog biography, "The King of New Orleans" and the historic fiction, sports novel, "The Paper Tigers, How Eight Guys from the Streets of Philadelphia Became Professional Baseball Players for One Day." 

Episode 92: the Gorilla Position

In Episode 92 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, The Gorilla Position, Greg:

Welcomes Brian Solomon back to the show. 

Greg and Brian:

Discuss Brian's wresting fandom, his WWE career and his preference for early 1990s wrestling to the late 90s stuff. 

Talk all things Gorilla Monsoon, including his somewhat forgotten 1960s in-ring career, his importance to Black Saturday and his relationship with Vinnie McMahon. 

Look at his relationship with Bobby "the Brain" Heenan. 

Wonder about a WWF with Gorilla in charge. 

See the WWF evolution through the eyes of Gorilla. 

Lay out the tragic last years of his life.  

Check out Greg's column about Morris Sigel on Slam Wrestling. https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2024/10/11/guest-column-elect-morris-sigel-to-the-observer-hall-of-fame/ 

Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk is sponsored by Greg and his written work. His newest release, "Sunset Painting & The Sun, Two Plays by Greg Klein," is on Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com, as are his previous books: The Junkyard Dog biography, "The King of New Orleans" and the historic fiction, sports novel, "The Paper Tigers, How Eight Guys from the Streets of Philadelphia Became Professional Baseball Players for One Day." 

Episode 91: Every Dog Needs a Bone to Chew On

In Episode 91 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, Every Dog Needs a Bone to Chew On, Greg:

Reviews the television for the Mid South Wrestling Association from May 1984. 

Notices the sweeps month programming. 

Tries to balance his dislike of Joel Watts as an announcer with his admiration for what Joel does well and his accomplishments at age 20. 

Laughs about how much Boyd Pierce puts Joel over. 

Continues to be stunned by the crowds of girls now in attendance at the tapings. 

Discusses the upcoming end of the JYD era in MSWA, and the end of the long, well-booked feud between Mr Wrestling (II) and Magnum T.A. 

Observes the way MSWA handles the tar and feathering of JYD and the thoughtful interview Sonny King does in his debut.

Marvels at the match between the Rock-N-Roll Express and the Midnight Express.  

Greg invites everyone to attend The Made by New York Women Film Festival in Oneonta, NY, on Friday, March 6, and Saturday, March 7.

Check out Greg's column about Morris Sigel on Slam Wrestling. https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2024/10/11/guest-column-elect-morris-sigel-to-the-observer-hall-of-fame/ 

Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk is sponsored by Greg and his written work. His newest release, "Sunset Painting & The Sun, Two Plays by Greg Klein," is on Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com, as are his previous books: The Junkyard Dog biography, "The King of New Orleans" and the historic fiction, sports novel, "The Paper Tigers, How Eight Guys from the Streets of Philadelphia Became Professional Baseball Players for One Day." 

Episode 90: A Decided Highlander

In Episode 90 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, A Decided Highlander, Greg:

Welcomes author Ian Douglass to the show for the first time. 

Greg and Ian discuss his newest book, about Scottish influence in professional wrestling. 

Delve into his stories about writing autobiographies for Steve Keirn, Mike Rotundo, Bugsy McGraw and more. 

Discuss the history of Black wrestling and how to record subject matter that uses terms that are offensive or no longer used today. 

Greg retells his Bugsy McGraw story from the year he worked for Jerry Grey. 

Ian talks about his writing process and how different it is to write history vs. autobiographies. 

Greg invites everyone to attend The Made by New York Women Film Festival in Oneonta, NY, on Friday, March 6, and Saturday, March 7.

Check out Greg's column about Morris Sigel on Slam Wrestling. https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2024/10/11/guest-column-elect-morris-sigel-to-the-observer-hall-of-fame/ 

Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk is sponsored by Greg and his written work. His newest release, "Sunset Painting & The Sun, Two Plays by Greg Klein," is on Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com, as are his previous books: The Junkyard Dog biography, "The King of New Orleans" and the historic fiction, sports novel, "The Paper Tigers, How Eight Guys from the Streets of Philadelphia Became Professional Baseball Players for One Day." 

Episode 89: Two Refs Enter, One Ref Leaves

In Episode 89 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, Two Refs Enter, One Ref Leaves, Greg:

Looks at an angle in Dallas in 1954 as referees Otto Kuss and Jim Blood take issue with one another. 

Talks about the dating of team matches in wrestling. 

Reviews the lack of success of the first team match in Houston. 

Looks forward to the Mid South Wrestling Association reviews in 1985 and talks about the spring and summer of tag team main events in Houston.

Gives an update on his book, The Texas Rasslin' War(s) of the 1950s.  

Invites everyone to attend The Made by New York Women Film Festival in Oneonta, NY, on Friday, March 6, and Saturday, March 7.

Check out Greg's column about Morris Sigel on Slam Wrestling. https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2024/10/11/guest-column-elect-morris-sigel-to-the-observer-hall-of-fame/ 

Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk is sponsored by Greg and his written work. His newest release, "Sunset Painting & The Sun, Two Plays by Greg Klein," is on Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com, as are his previous books: The Junkyard Dog biography, "The King of New Orleans" and the historic fiction, sports novel, "The Paper Tigers, How Eight Guys from the Streets of Philadelphia Became Professional Baseball Players for One Day." 

Episode 88: Two IIs on One

In Episode 88 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, Two IIs on One, Greg:

Reviews the Mid South Wrestling Association's TV shows for April 1984. 

Notices how hard the promotion is working to keep the crowds up following the Last Stampede. 

Declares the Magnum T.A. project complete and T.A. a full-fledged headliner.

Enjoys the babyface AF performance by Terry Taylor. 

Wonders why Butch Reed and Buddy Landel would rather embarrass Stagger Lee instead of unmask him. 

Laughs at the Superdate at the Superdome contest and its rules. 

Check out Greg's column about Morris Sigel on Slam Wrestling. https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2024/10/11/guest-column-elect-morris-sigel-to-the-observer-hall-of-fame/ 

Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk is sponsored by Greg and his written work. His newest release, "Sunset Painting & The Sun, Two Plays by Greg Klein," is on Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com, as are his previous books: The Junkyard Dog biography, "The King of New Orleans" and the historic fiction, sports novel, "The Paper Tigers, How Eight Guys from the Streets of Philadelphia Became Professional Baseball Players for One Day." 

Episode 87: The Two Ring Battle Royal

In Episode 87 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, The Two Ring Battle Royal, Greg:

Welcomes a panel to the show to discuss to top 10 wrestling cities in North America in the 20th century. 

Joining Greg on the show are: 

Steven Gennarelli, a WWWF fan and expert, who is a popular co-host on John McAdam's Stick to Wrestling Podcast. 

Tony Richards, business coach and wrestling historian, who chairs the Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel on YouTube and sends out a daily Pro Wrestling Daily Chronicle on Substack. 

Brian Solomon, former WWF/E magazine editor, who has written several incredible biographies, including Blood and Fire: The Unbelievable Real-Life Story of Wrestling's Original Sheik, and the new hit Irresistible Force: The Life and Times of Gorilla Monsoon. 

Check out Greg's column about Morris Sigel on Slam Wrestling. https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2024/10/11/guest-column-elect-morris-sigel-to-the-observer-hall-of-fame/ 

Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk is sponsored by Greg and his written work. His newest release, "Sunset Painting & The Sun, Two Plays by Greg Klein," is on Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com, as are his previous books: The Junkyard Dog biography, "The King of New Orleans" and the historic fiction, sports novel, "The Paper Tigers, How Eight Guys from the Streets of Philadelphia Became Professional Baseball Players for One Day."