By Chris Tetreault-Blay
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August 29th 1992. Wembley Stadium, England.
The date that will live on in the hearts of all wrestling fans as being that which gave us one of the greatest PPV's (SummerSlam '92) and arguably one of the greatest wrestling matches in history, as 'The British Bulldog' Davey Boy Smith realised his dream and defeated his brother-in-law, Bret 'Hitman' Hart, for the WWF Intercontinental Championship in front of over 80,000 of his countrymen.
It was a match in itself which was steeped in drama, intrigue and masterful storytelling in the ring, and is little wonder why we are still talking about it and reliving the magic of that match 30 years later.
For this very special episode of the show, Chris welcomes back Steven Bell (author of the incredible 'Dynamite & Davey: The Explosive Lives of The British Bulldogs) to watch the match in its entirety once more, with Steve using his extensive and knowledge that led him to write his fantastic book to help pad out the backstory of this epic encounter.
'Dynamite & Davey: The Explosive Lives of The British Bulldogs', is available to order from Amazon and all major stockists, as well as from Steve's website below.
To keep up with Steve's latest news, be sure to check out his social media pages too:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dynamite-Davey-The-Explosive-Lives-of-The-British-Bulldogs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steven_bell1985/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BulldogsBook123
Website: https://www.stevenbellwrites.com/
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**Theme song 'Halloween Night' used courtesy of Jayde Garrow.**
Chris welcomes back another returning guest this week, as he catches up with wrestler and owner/promoter of No Mercy Wrestling, Chris Bevan!
We chat about the growth of No Mercy since our last interview (in summer 2021), which has seen their debut show, the inception of it's own 'Iron Cobra' tournament, the importance of working alongside his fellow promoters and their upcoming show, featuring a certain special guest who will be 'Worm-ing' his way into Pembrokeshire, showing he isn't 'Too Cool' to hang with the No Mercy crew!
To keep up with the latest news, be sure to follow both the No Mercy Wrestling and Bevan's own social media pages:
Facebook: @NoMercyWrestle & @bevanandhell
Instagram: @nomercywrestle & @bevanbastardson_pw
Twitter: @NoMercyWrestle & @bevanbastardson
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**Theme song 'Halloween Night' used courtesy of Jayde Garrow.**
In this gem of a show, Chris welcomes Brian R. Solomon, writer, author and host of the 'Shut Up & Wrestle Podcast'.
Brian has made his name as not only a writer and editor for WWE Magazine in the early 2000s but also as an author of renowned wrestling books including 'WWE Legends', 'Pro Wrestling FAQ' and his latest release, 'Blood & Fire: The Unbelievable Real-Life Story of Wrestling's Original Sheik'.
He is also a contributor to well-respected publications, Pro Wrestling Illustrated and Inside The Ropes.
Listen in as Brian recalls his time working for WWE, his own experience and take on the doomed WWF/WCW 'Invasion' angle and how and when he found his love for wrestling history. Brian also talks about the challenges faced in bringing the story of The Sheik, wrestling's most hated and mysterious star, to life.
To keep up-to-date with Brian's current and upcoming news, be sure to follow him on social media:
Facebook: @BrianSolomonWriter
Instagram: @brianrsolomon
Twitter: @BrianRSolomon
You can also find his books to order via Amazon and Barnes & Noble, and his podcast 'Shut Up & Wrestle' is available on all major platforms. #OnceUponATurnbuckle #BrianRSolomon #TheSheik
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**Theme song 'Halloween Night' used courtesy of Jayde Garrow.**
In a perfect companion to our recent episode with wrestling legend B. Brian Blair, Chris welcomes the other half of the writing team that brought us the fantastic 'Truth Bee Told' - journalist and wrestling biographer, Ian Douglass!
Ian drops in to discuss his writing work, which includes not only his latest offering with Brian Blair but also previous books created with Dan 'The Beast' Severn, Bugsy McGraw and Hornswoggle.
We also catch Ian's thoughts on the current and past pro wrestling scene, the star responsible for his love of pro wrestling and the one moment that made him proud to call himself a fan of the 'one true sport'.
Check out Ian's work on his website www.iandouglass.net, as well as on Twitter (@StreamGlass). You can also grab your own copy of any of Ian's books so far via Amazon!
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**Theme song 'Halloween Night' used courtesy of Jayde Garrow.**
For the milestone 50th episode of Once Upon A Turnbuckle, Chris welcomes artist Tom Fleming back to the show for a return visit!
In our last meeting, Tom shared many memories from his days as an artist and designer for the WWF/E in the early-90's, where he was responsible for designing the iconic looks for legends such as Razor Ramon, Adam Bomb, 1-2-3 Kid, Papa Shango, amongst many others, and even gave us the unforgettable Thanksgiving-themed artwork for Survivor Series '93.
Tom returns to the show to talk about his brand-new wrestling-related NFT art project, in partnership with Fight Capital, for which he has produced 23 original paintings of wrestling legends including Andre The Giant, 'Macho Man' Randy Savage, Kurt Angle, Road Warrior Hawk and the British Bulldogs.
We also delve back into his wrestling past to talk about his memories of creating the very sceptre that was used in the coronation ceremony at King of The Ring '93!
Another one not to be missed!
To keep up with all of Tom's latest work and updates, be sure to follow him on social media:
Facebook: @tflemart (or The Art of Tom Fleming)
Instagram: @tomflemingart
Twitter: @FLEM_ART
To find out more about the NFT art project and how to get involved, head over to: https://www.fightcapital.io/
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**Theme song 'Halloween Night' used courtesy of Jayde Garrow.**
Once Upon a Turnbuckle is truly back with a bang!
Keith Elliot Greenberg is not only a New York Times best-selling author and TV producer but is known by millions of wrestling fans worldwide due to his 22 years spent writing for the WWF/E Magazine, starting in 1985. He has also co-authored the autobiographies of wrestling legends such as Ric Flair, 'Superstar' Billy Graham and 'Cassy' Freddie Blassie.
In this interview, Keith discusses his writing work, how he landed the gig with WWF, a couple of memorable stories written about Bret Hart and Randy Savage, through to his current work with UK-based magazine 'Inside The Ropes' and his upcoming book, 'Follow The Buzzards: Pro Wrestling in the Age of COVID-19'!
'Follow The Buzzards' is available for pre-order via Amazon and all major stockists, where you can also find Keith's other books available.
To keep up-to-date with Keith's work and upcoming news, be sure to follow him on social media:
Twitter: @KeithEGreenberg Instagram: @keithegreenberg
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**Theme song 'Halloween Night' used courtesy of Jayde Garrow.**
In what will be the final-ever episode for Once Upon A Turnbuckle, it seemed only fitting that Chris welcomes to the show two of the driving forces behind Pro Wrestling Karnage - returning guest 'Dangerous' Danny Owens and the reigning Outbreak Champion, Brewski Blanch.
We get to learn more about Blanch's own wrestling journey, when he made the transition from a fan to a wrestler, to a manager and then back again, and what it was like to make his in-ring return this year after a 13-year absence, through to winning the recent Outbreak Championship battle royal at 'Karnage From The Krypt' to become the first-ever Outbreak champion.
Chris also puts Danny & Blanch to the test in the first-ever (and only!) 'Brains of Beatdown' quiz! Both men test their Survivor Series & Halloween Havoc knowledge to see who will walk away with the bragging rights as the true brain of BXB.
Be sure to keep up-to-date with Beers X Beatdowns and Pro Wrestling Karnage on their social media pages, for more information on where you can catch one of their next shows!
Facebook: @DangerousDannyOwens / @BrewskiBlanchBXB / @BeersXBeatdowns / @ProWrestlingKarnage
Instagram: @dangerousdannyowens / @brewskiblanchbxb / @beersxbeatdowns / @pro_wrestling_karnage
Twitter: @PWKarnage
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**Theme song 'Halloween Night' used courtesy of Jayde Garrow.**
It's safe to say that the Welsh independent wrestling scene is as hot now as it's ever been, and it's in no small part due to the actions of people like my latest guest, wrestler and promoter Jon Walker.
Like many others, Jon grew up as a childhood wrestling fan and has found himself playing an active role in the industry in more recent years. Here he shares his story of how/when/where he discovered wrestling and what led him to want to become an in-ring performer himself.
We will also hear how Jon made his impromptu in-ring debut on a card headlined by wrestling legends Doug Williams and Cody Rhodes and how his in-ring persona has evolved over the years, leading to the development of his Lucha-style gimmick, Necrofago.
Jon then discusses how he and a friend embarked on their own journey as promoters, founding the increasingly-popular Slammasters Wrestling promotion in Wales, and the struggles that came with launching a new promotion right before lockdown in 2020.
Jon's is a truly inspiring story, and one that befits the surging popularity that Slammasters Wrestling has already experienced!
To keep up-to-date on the latest news from Jon, Necrofago and Slammasters Wrestling, be sure to check out and follow their social media pages:
Facebook: @slammasterswrestling and @necrofagolucha
Instagram: @slammasterswrestling and @necrofagolucha
Twitter: @SlammastersWres and @necrofagolucha
Website: www.slammasterswrestling.com
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**Theme song 'Halloween Night' used courtesy of Jayde Garrow.**
In this episode, Chris has the pleasure of sitting down with another top star of not only REACH Wrestling but British wrestling as a whole - 'The English Lion' Eddie Ryan!
Eddie has been a force in British wrestling for a number of years, holding titles pretty much everywhere he has been and travelling the world in the process. He is currently the #1 contender to the REACH Heavyweight championship (currently held by Charlie Sterling), and as you'll hear in this interview, Eddie is very accustomed to big-stage matches, especially if front of his hometown crowd in Plymouth.
Hear Eddie discuss how he first discovered wrestling, who were his early heroes and how he carved an in-ring career for himself. Also, we hear what it was like when he shared the ring with legends such as Hardcore Holly, Tommy Dreamer, current AEW star Jake Hager, and even wrestling future WWE Champion Drew McIntyre for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship!
To top it off, Eddie shares the story of how he helped bring 5-Star Wrestling and WWE NXT to Plymouth, as well as how the reaction he received from the crowd caused Triple-H to call an audible and make changes on-the-spot to an NXT show!
Eddie will face Charlie Sterling for the REACH Heavyweight Championship in Plymouth on Saturday 5th December.
You can find many of Eddie's matches on YouTube, including those against Hardcore Holly and Jake Hager.
To find out more about Eddie Ryan's latest news and appearances, be sure to check out his social media pages:
Facebook: Eddie Ryan
Instagram: @englishlion1
And to find out more about REACH Wrestling's upcoming shows, and for more information on the REACH Academy:
Website: www.ReachWrestling.com
Facebook: @REACHwrestling
Instagram: @reach_wrestling
Twitter: @REACHWrestling
And also check out loads of free content - including matches from their free 'UNIT 10' shows - available on the REACH Wrestling YouTube channel
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**Theme song 'Halloween Night' used courtesy of Jayde Garrow.**
The podcast currently has 55 episodes available.