On today’s show, Tony Richards welcomes former NWA Central States Heavyweight Champion, NWA World Tag Team Champion and All-Asian Tag Team Champion, Jerry Oates. They discuss the Kansas City Territory, Bob Geigel, Bob Brown, The Cormier Brothers, Jerry’s brother Ted, his father-in-law Milo Steinborn, his two legendary brother-in-laws plus other facts about the territory in 1975 in a pre-cable television business environment.

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Movies in Minutes with Gene Jackson: Episode #2 – I LIKE TO HURT PEOPLE (1985)

On this episode, Gene Jackson reviews one of the most chaotic, violent, and oddly historic wrestling “movies” ever made:

I LIKE TO HURT PEOPLE – a 1985 VHS-era oddity that’s part documentary, part fever dream, and all vintage Detroit madness.

Originally meant to be a horror flick titled Ringside in Hell, this thing got Frankensteined together from mid-70s wrestling footage, bonus footage from 1984, and a storyline about banning The Sheik from wrestling. What we got instead? A cult classic full of blood, promos, and pure territory wrestling gold.

Featuring:
• The Sheik (Ed Farhat) stabbing people with no remorse!
• Dusty Rhodes, Terry Funk, Andre the Giant, Bobo Brazil & more!
• Managers screaming, blood pouring, and 300 lb. Heather Feather demanding to wrestle a man!
• Behind-the-scenes stories about the movie’s wild production
• And yes... Andre trying to say “Are you talking to Andre?” 17 times

It's not really a movie...it's not really a documentary...it's a glorious mess

Let's talk about it!

It’s time for a “special edition” of STS ! “Was It Really THAT Good?” E26, Episode 386. Long time wrestling fans always talk fondly of the old days in professional wrestling, so Gene Jackson and Brian Tramel have joined forces to take a look at wrestling shows in the WWE VAULT or on YouTube. This month they deep dive Ricky Morton for ROCKTOBER “Month of Morton” leftover episode ! Also, Dustin “Five” Starr stops by to tell a story about the night Moondog spot died.

It’s another wild week in Herb Abrams’ UWF as Gene Jackson recaps Fury Hour Episode #16 in all its chaotic glory! We’ve got…

Steve “Wild Thing” Ray vs. "Cutie Pie" Louie Spicoli in the opener

David Sammartino tangling with the "Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff

The neon surfboard debut of Sunny Beach

B. Brian Blair with Captain Lou & Honey facing "Cowboy" Bob Orton with John Tolos — foreign objects and chaos abound!

A blood-soaked main event between "Dr. Death" Steve Williams and "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff with a finish so astounding, Gene nearly ends the series right here!

From brass knucks and umbrella shots to Captain Lou’s Corner and all the Herbie Hype, it’s pure UWF madness from bell to bell!

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I have two outstanding guests again today on the show. First up, Canadian wrestling historian, Wes Maidment joins the show and we discuss the history of wrestling in the Canadian Province of Ontario, specifically in 1975. Frank Tunney, Toronto, Maple Leaf Gardens, The Sheik, Andre The Giant and more in Toronto. We also cover the life and career of "The Canadian Wildman" and "The Bearman", Dave McKigney. Wes fills us in on the promotion Dave ran, his raising of his bears and the tragic accident that occurred with one of his bears in his home. It's an interesting, history-filled segment with one of the best historians on Toronto wrestling history. Second, a great conversation with "Red Dog" Larry Lane, who was wrestling in Stu Hart's Stampede Wrestling in Calgary, Alberta, Canada in 1975. We start in January of '75 and cover the first half of the year in Larry's career. He tells the story of getting into the business with the help of Dory Funk, Sr, being sent to Canada for seasoning by the Funks. Working with "The Kentucky Butcher" John Quinn, Mr Hito, Mark Lewin, King Curtis Iaukea, Stu Hart, Cowboy Frankie Laine and others. It's another great story-filled episode of our podcast as we head to the Great White North this week to experience what it was like in Pro Wrestling in Canada in 1975!

From All-American football star to Memphis Wrestling heel… from Survivor Series to bank robbery… Jeff Gaylord’s life had more twists and turns than a Memphis Main Event finish.

In this episode, Gene Jackson covers the unbelievable highs and lows of “The Missouri Tiger” — his football glory days, his time in Mid-South, World Class, and the USWA, his WWF cameo as a Black Knight, selling cars, and the shocking turn that landed him in prison… before finding redemption in his final years.

All in 10 minutes or less (or slightly over this week)

It’s time for a “special edition” of STS ! “Was It Really THAT Good?” E25, Episode 368. Long time wrestling fans always talk fondly of the old days in professional wrestling, so Gene Jackson and Brian Tramel have joined forces to take a look at wrestling shows in the WWE VAULT or on YouTube. This month they deep dive “Bullet” Bob Armstrong !

UWF FuryCast Ep. 15 – Iceman vs. DeBeers: Blood, Belts, and Bad Decisions

In this episode of The UWF FuryCast, Gene Jackson covers the long-awaited grudge match between Iceman King Parsons and Colonel DeBeers!

Broadcast live from the Grand Ballroom of the Penta Hotel, Fury Hour Episode 15 is loaded with action:

Next week is HUGE: Paul Orndorff vs. Dr. Death in the main event!

Join Gene Jackson for 30+ minutes of unfiltered, sarcastic coverage of one of the craziest episodes yet!

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On this episode Gene brings back recent guest on the USWA, Bubba White to discuss his time as The Mighty Goliath.

From his early days breaking into the business in the mid-80s to teaming with Big Bubba and Downtown Bruno as the unstoppable “Downtown Connection,” Bubba pulls back the curtain on his time in the CWA. Hear stories about working with legends like Jerry Lawler, Rocky Johnson, Jerry Blackwell, and the Midnight Rockers, plus wild road tales from traveling the Memphis loop, the truth about the Super Heavyweight Championship, and the night he broke his leg in the ring. Bubba also shares memories of an unforgettable 1991 tour of Japan, his impressions of future stars like Shawn Michaels and The Rock, and plenty of hilarious stories from wrestling’s wildest territory, including being chased around a football field during a match by Bill Dundee with a cattle prod, Goliath, Big Bubba, and Austin Idol take a trip to the Zoo, and fun times wrestling Uncle Elmer and Billy Travis.

If you love classic Memphis wrestling, big-man brawls, and backstage tales you won’t hear anywhere else, you don’t want to miss this one!

It’s time for a “special edition” of STS ! “Was It Really THAT Good?” E23, Episode 349. Long time wrestling fans always talk fondly of the old days in professional wrestling, so Gene Jackson and Brian Tramel have joined forces to take a look at wrestling shows in the WWE VAULT or on YouTube. This month they watch Smoky Mountain Wrestling 3.13.1993