Outlaws to Independents

By Beau James

A monthly podcast covering the wild and crazy world of outlaw/independent pro wrestling from the 1940s-90s. Hosted by Beau James and Jon Boucher.

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How many episodes does Outlaws to Independents have?

The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.

Outlaws to Independents episodes:

August 14, 2025 Episode 21 - Mailbag
On this episode Jon and Beau answer questions from you the listeners. Question about the East Tennessee War, Tracy Smothers, Darkiside of the Ring, Al Getz, and many more. Beau tells an all time classic rib story involving Smothers and JBL.
We also have BIG news, updates, announcements, a new Jimmie story, and Jon Plays Outlaw Wrestler or not.
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If you would like to make a donation to this podcast you can with PayPal to [email protected] THANKS!
If you have not already, please follow us on
https://www.youtube.com/@OutlawstoIndependents
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Beau's patreon podcast Beau James | creating Podcast about my life in pro wrestling & classic pro wrestling | Patreon.com/kingofkingsport
signed copies of Beau's books kingofkingsport.com
Beau's promotion Home - https://southernstateswrestling.com/
Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network
If you use the code OUTLAWS (all caps) get 25% off their first bill, whether it be for a month or annual. Standard prices are $6.99/mo or $49.99/yr. So best bang for the buck for subscribers and you and me is for them to go yearly. But your call on how wordy you want to be.
Rules:
* Website signup only (though they can use the account on Roku, FireTV, AppleTV/iOS, Android. You just have to subscribe through the web)
* applies to the first bill
General info: Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network is available on Roku, FireTV, Apple TV/iOS, Android and online at classicwrestling.net
You can watch Poffo and Savoldi ICW, IWCCW Global, USWA Dallas, Bob Luce's Monsters of the Mat, SAPW, Wild West Wrestling, Dennis Coralluzzo's NWA New Jersey,
Plus all our other territory stuff; WWA, Memphis, Florida, Detroit, Kansas City
...more
3h 30min
July 28, 2025 Beau James Show #1 - Ron vs. Whitey - Fact vs. Fiction
Welcome to the new Beau James Show here on the Outlaws to Independents Network. On the episode Beau takes a look at the careers of Ron Wright and Whitey Caldwell. How did their rivalry start? Why did Whitey not wrestle in his hometown for 3 years? Why did Ron become Whitey's partner? Who killed the Kingsport territory? Who brought it back? All these questions and much more history!
If you would like to make a donation to this podcast you can with PayPal to [email protected] THANKS!
If you have not already, please follow us on
https://www.youtube.com/@OutlawstoIndependents
X - @OutlawsPod
Facebook and Instagram - Outlaws to Independents
Beau's patreon podcast Beau James | creating Podcast about my life in pro wrestling & classic pro wrestling | Patreon.com/kingofkingsport
signed copies of Beau's books kingofkingsport.com
Beau's promotion Home - https://southernstateswrestling.com/
Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network
If you use the code OUTLAWS (all caps) get 25% off their first bill, whether it be for a month or annual. Standard prices are $6.99/mo or $49.99/yr. So best bang for the buck for subscribers and you and me is for them to go yearly. But your call on how wordy you want to be.
Rules:
* Website signup only (though they can use the account on Roku, FireTV, AppleTV/iOS, Android. You just have to subscribe through the web)
* applies to the first bill
General info: Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network is available on Roku, FireTV, Apple TV/iOS, Android and online at classicwrestling.net
You can watch Poffo and Savoldi ICW, IWCCW Global, USWA Dallas, Bob Luce's Monsters of the Mat, SAPW, Wild West Wrestling, Dennis Coralluzzo's NWA New Jersey,
Plus all our other territory stuff; WWA, Memphis, Florida, Detroit, Kansas City
...more
1h 22min
July 16, 2025 Episode 20 - Bert Prentice part 2
On this episode we take a look at part two of Bert Prentices life in wrestling. We cover from 1990-1996. Bert in the LPWA, USWA, Global, Big D, CWI and starting OMW. Did Bert really run outlaw vs. USWA while working for them? Why was he going to Indianapolis every week while working for the USWA. How and why did he start in Jonesboro Arkansas? What future WCW and WWF stars were working with Bert early in their careers? How did Bert end up managing WWF stars in Memphis? Plus, a new Jimmie story, Jon plays outlaw name or not, and upcoming projects Beau is working on. All of this and more!!!
If you would like to make a donation to this podcast you can with PayPal to [email protected] THANKS!
If you have not already, please follow us on
https://www.youtube.com/@OutlawstoIndependents
X - @OutlawsPod
Facebook and Instagram - Outlaws to Independents
Beau's patreon podcast Beau James | creating Podcast about my life in pro wrestling & classic pro wr | Patreon
signed copies of Beau's books kingofkingsport.com
Beau's promotion Home - https://southernstateswrestling.com/
Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network
If you use the code OUTLAWS (all caps) get 25% off their first bill, whether it be for a month or annual. Standard prices are $6.99/mo or $49.99/yr. So best bang for the buck for subscribers and you and me is for them to go yearly. But your call on how wordy you want to be.
Rules:
* Website signup only (though they can use the account on Roku, FireTV, AppleTV/iOS, Android. You just have to subscribe through the web)
* applies to the first bill
General info: Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network is available on Roku, FireTV, Apple TV/iOS, Android and online at classicwrestling.net
You can watch Poffo and Savoldi ICW, IWCCW Global, USWA Dallas, Bob Luce's Monsters of the Mat, SAPW, Wild West Wrestling, Dennis Coralluzzo's NWA New Jersey,
Plus all our other territory stuff; WWA, Memphis, Florida, Detroit, Kansas City
...more
3h 27min
June 25, 2025 Episode 19 - June 1981 & 1982
WHy was Randy Savage mad at the magazines? Why were the territories mad at the magazines over ICW? Did Andre the Giant really have a part in an outlaw promotion in Canda? Jim Wilson and Thunderbolt Patterson shut down for the third and final time. What was going on in Arizona? Who was running outlaw in Tennessee? All of this plus updates, a Jimmie story, Jon plays Outlaw Name or Not and much more!
If you would like to make a donation to this podcast you can with PayPal to [email protected] THANKS!
If you have not already, please follow us on
https://www.youtube.com/@OutlawstoIndependents
X - @OutlawsPod
Facebook and Instagram - Outlaws to Independents
Beau's patreon podcast Beau James | creating Podcast about my life in pro wrestling & classic pro wr | Patreon
signed copies of Beau's books kingofkingsport.com
Beau's promotion Home - https://southernstateswrestling.com/
Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network
If you use the code OUTLAWS (all caps) get 25% off their first bill, whether it be for a month or annual. Standard prices are $6.99/mo or $49.99/yr. So best bang for the buck for subscribers and you and me is for them to go yearly. But your call on how wordy you want to be.
Rules:
* Website signup only (though they can use the account on Roku, FireTV, AppleTV/iOS, Android. You just have to subscribe through the web)
* applies to the first bill
General info: Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network is available on Roku, FireTV, Apple TV/iOS, Android and online at classicwrestling.net
You can watch Poffo and Savoldi ICW, IWCCW Global, USWA Dallas, Bob Luce's Monsters of the Mat, SAPW, Wild West Wrestling, Dennis Coralluzzo's NWA New Jersey,
Plus all our other territory stuff; WWA, Memphis, Florida, Detroit, Kansas City
...more
4h 4min
June 05, 2025 Episode 18 - Going Viral
Episode 18 - Going Viral No this is not a political debate or any of that. This is the story of the media fire storm 8 years ago. Jon and Beau are joined by "The Progressive Liberal" Daniel Richards. We will for the first time tell the story of going viral 8 years. How did this all happen? What did the media get right and wrong? Which news crews were cool? Who were jerks? How did the other wrestlers react? What bonds were made? How did the inner circle rib Dan during all of this? What offers did we turn down? Which late night show were Dan and Beau in talks with? All of this and much, much more!
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If you would like to make a donation to this podcast you can with PayPal to [email protected] THANKS!
If you have not already, please follow us on
https://www.youtube.com/@OutlawstoIndependents
X - @OutlawsPod
Facebook and Instagram - Outlaws to Independents
Beau's patreon podcast Beau James | creating Podcast about my life in pro wrestling & classic pro wr | Patreon
signed copies of Beau's books kingofkingsport.com
Beau's promotion Home - https://southernstateswrestling.com/
Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network
If you use the code OUTLAWS (all caps) get 25% off their first bill, whether it be for a month or annual. Standard prices are $6.99/mo or $49.99/yr. So best bang for the buck for subscribers and you and me is for them to go yearly. But your call on how wordy you want to be.
Rules:
* Website signup only (though they can use the account on Roku, FireTV, AppleTV/iOS, Android. You just have to subscribe through the web)
* applies to the first bill
General info: Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network is available on Roku, FireTV, Apple TV/iOS, Android and online at classicwrestling.net
You can watch Poffo and Savoldi ICW, IWCCW Global, USWA Dallas, Bob Luce's Monsters of the Mat, SAPW, Wild West Wrestling, Dennis Coralluzzo's NWA New Jersey,
Plus all our other territory stuff; WWA, Memphis, Florida, Detroit, Kansas City
...more
3h 55min
May 15, 2025 Episode 17 - Important Numbers and Outlaw Wrestling 1981
On this episode Jon and Beau take a look at Outlaw Wrestling from 1981 covered by Tom Burk's new letter. We have a special surprise guest on to talk about something big this summer. Also talk of Sabu, Darkside of The Ring, and a very funny Jimmie story. What is Dallas Montgomery remembered for by the boys? All of this and so much more
If you would like to make a donation to this podcast you can with PayPal to [email protected] THANKS!
If you have not already, please follow us on
https://www.youtube.com/@OutlawstoIndependents
X - @OutlawsPod
Facebook and Instagram - Outlaws to Independents
Beau's patreon podcast Beau James | creating Podcast about my life in pro wrestling & classic pro wr | Patreon
signed copies of Beau's books kingofkingsport.com
Beau's promotion Home - https://southernstateswrestling.com/
Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network
If you use the code OUTLAWS (all caps) get 25% off their first bill, whether it be for a month or annual. Standard prices are $6.99/mo or $49.99/yr. So best bang for the buck for subscribers and you and me is for them to go yearly. But your call on how wordy you want to be.
Rules:
* Website signup only (though they can use the account on Roku, FireTV, AppleTV/iOS, Android. You just have to subscribe through the web)
* applies to the first bill
General info: Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network is available on Roku, FireTV, Apple TV/iOS, Android and online at classicwrestling.net
You can watch Poffo and Savoldi ICW, IWCCW Global, USWA Dallas, Bob Luce's Monsters of the Mat, SAPW, Wild West Wrestling, Dennis Coralluzzo's NWA New Jersey,
Plus all our other territory stuff; WWA, Memphis, Florida, Detroit, Kansas City
...more
3h 37min
May 02, 2025 Episode 16 - May Memories of the past
On This episode Beau is riding solo as Jon is away for DSOR duties. Beau has updates from the last episode. Then he does a deep dive into Mays of the past in Southern States Wrestling featuring talk of Wahoo McDaniel, Robert Fuller, Jimmy Golden, Tracy Smother, Ricky Morton, Mark Curtis, Bobby Fulton, and many more. What happens when the WWE calls Smothers for a meeting the day of a huge SSW run? How made did Beau make the Welch family while feuding with Stud's Stable? How did Beau mess with local haters? You will hear all about these subject.
If you would like to make a donation to this podcast you can with PayPal to [email protected] THANKS!
If you have not already, please follow us on
https://www.youtube.com/@OutlawstoIndependents
X - @OutlawsPod
Facebook and Instagram - Outlaws to Independents
Beau's patreon podcast Beau James | creating Podcast about my life in pro wrestling & classic pro wr | Patreon
signed copies of Beau's books kingofkingsport.com
Beau's promotion Home - https://southernstateswrestling.com/
Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network
If you use the code OUTLAWS (all caps) get 25% off their first bill, whether it be for a month or annual. Standard prices are $6.99/mo or $49.99/yr. So best bang for the buck for subscribers and you and me is for them to go yearly. But your call on how wordy you want to be.
Rules:
* Website signup only (though they can use the account on Roku, FireTV, AppleTV/iOS, Android. You just have to subscribe through the web)
* applies to the first bill
General info: Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network is available on Roku, FireTV, Apple TV/iOS, Android and online at classicwrestling.net
You can watch Poffo and Savoldi ICW, IWCCW Global, USWA Dallas, Bob Luce's Monsters of the Mat, SAPW, Wild West Wrestling, Dennis Coralluzzo's NWA New Jersey,
Plus all our other territory stuff; WWA, Memphis, Florida, Detroit, Kansas City
...more
1h 42min
April 19, 2025 Episode 15 - Wrestling Revue April 1980 & 83
On this episode Jon and Beau talk about Outlaw wrestling promotions covered in Wrestling Revue Magazine in April of 1980 and 1983. We cover promotions from West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Arizona, Tennessee, and The Carolinas. Many familiar names are talked about like Johnny Valiant, Bobo Brazil, Bobby Fulton, Lord Zoltan, Candi Devine, Sherri Martell, Jimmy Powell, Billy Travis. We also talk about many you probably don't know about like The Incredible Bulk, Bobo Murdoch, Rick Jensen, Billy Berger, Dizzy McShane, Alice Cooper, Merga Lazarr and more! Also, Beau tells a new Jimmie story. Darkside of the Ring discussion, and much more
If you would like to make a donation to this podcast you can with PayPal to [email protected] THANKS!
If you have not already, please follow us on
https://www.youtube.com/@OutlawstoIndependents
X - @OutlawsPod
Facebook and Instagram - Outlaws to Independents
Beau's patreon podcast Beau James | creating Podcast about my life in pro wrestling & classic pro wr | Patreon
signed copies of Beau's books kingofkingsport.com
Beau's promotion Home - Southern States Wrestling
Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network
If you use the code OUTLAWS (all caps) get 25% off their first bill, whether it be for a month or annual. Standard prices are $6.99/mo or $49.99/yr. So best bang for the buck for subscribers and you and me is for them to go yearly. But your call on how wordy you want to be.
Rules:
* Website signup only (though they can use the account on Roku, FireTV, AppleTV/iOS, Android. You just have to subscribe through the web)
* applies to the first bill
General info: Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network is available on Roku, FireTV, Apple TV/iOS, Android and online at classicwrestling.net
You can watch Poffo and Savoldi ICW, IWCCW Global, USWA Dallas, Bob Luce's Monsters of the Mat, SAPW, Wild West Wrestling, Dennis Coralluzzo's NWA New Jersey,
Plus all our other territory stuff; WWA, Memphis, Florida, Detroit, Kansas City
...more
3h 4min
April 03, 2025 Episodes 14 - Crazy Nights and Dear Friends
On this episode Beau is without Jon due to scheduling conflicts. Beau has some updates for you. You will hear about two special people in Beau's life Scotty McKeever and Buddy Landel. We go back into the patreon archives to bring you some great stories. Also talked about on this episode are The Hardy Boyz, D Lo Brown, Jimmy Snuka, Wahoo McDaniel, Chris Walker, Scott Sterling, Joe Wheeler, and two of the craziest nights ever in independent wrestling from the 1990s.
If you would like to make a donation to this podcast you can with PayPal to [email protected] THANKS!
If you have not already, please follow us on
https://www.youtube.com/@OutlawstoIndependents
X - @OutlawsPod
Facebook and Instagram - Outlaws to Independents
Beau's patreon podcast Beau James | creating Podcast about my life in pro wrestling & classic pro wr | Patreon
signed copies of Beau's books kingofkingsport.com
Beau's promotion Home - Southern States Wrestling
Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network
If you use the code OUTLAWS (all caps) get 25% off their first bill, whether it be for a month or annual. Standard prices are $6.99/mo or $49.99/yr. So best bang for the buck for subscribers and you and me is for them to go yearly. But your call on how wordy you want to be.
Rules:
* Website signup only (though they can use the account on Roku, FireTV, AppleTV/iOS, Android. You just have to subscribe through the web)
* applies to the first bill
General info: Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network is available on Roku, FireTV, Apple TV/iOS, Android and online at classicwrestling.net
You can watch Poffo and Savoldi ICW, IWCCW Global, USWA Dallas, Bob Luce's Monsters of the Mat, SAPW, Wild West Wrestling, Dennis Coralluzzo's NWA New Jersey,
Plus all our other territory stuff; WWA, Memphis, Florida, Detroit, Kansas City
...more
1h 44min
March 20, 2025 Episode 13 - Bert Prentice Part 1
On this episode Beau and Jon take a deep dive into the first part of promoter/manager Bert Prentice's career (early life to 1990). How did Bert get involved in wrestling? Who was Shirley Dillon? Other than pro wrestling what was Bert promoting? Where did Bert promote in the 80s? What young wrestlers did Bert help? Who stole North Dakota from Bert? What did Tully Blanchard vs. Ricky Steamboat draw in 1989? Bert worked for NASA!?! How did Bert end up in Kansas?
Also, Beau and Jon talk about Darkside of The Ring, news stories this week over the years. and a different kind of Jimmie story. All of this and much more!
If you would like to make a donation to this podcast you can with PayPal to [email protected] THANKS!
If you have not already, please follow us on
https://www.youtube.com/@OutlawstoIndependents
X - @OutlawsPod
Facebook and Instagram - Outlaws to Independents
Beau's patreon podcast Beau James | creating Podcast about my life in pro wrestling & classic pro wr | Patreon
signed copies of Beau's books kingofkingsport.com
Beau's promotion Home - Southern States Wrestling
Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network
If you use the code OUTLAWS (all caps) get 25% off their first bill, whether it be for a month or annual. Standard prices are $6.99/mo or $49.99/yr. So best bang for the buck for subscribers and you and me is for them to go yearly. But your call on how wordy you want to be.
Rules:
* Website signup only (though they can use the account on Roku, FireTV, AppleTV/iOS, Android. You just have to subscribe through the web)
* applies to the first bill
General info: Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network is available on Roku, FireTV, Apple TV/iOS, Android and online at classicwrestling.net
You can watch Poffo and Savoldi ICW, IWCCW Global, USWA Dallas, Bob Luce's Monsters of the Mat, SAPW, Wild West Wrestling, Dennis Coralluzzo's NWA New Jersey,
Plus all our other territory stuff; WWA, Memphis, Florida, Detroit, Kansas City
...more
2h 36min

FAQs about Outlaws to Independents:

How many episodes does Outlaws to Independents have?

The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.