Join Robb Helt and Chad Anderson for Episode #2 of LIVE from the Archive as they take a deep dive into one of the hottest periods in the history of Memphis Wrestling and they’re joined by none other than legendary promoter/booker Randy Hales!

This episode centers around the legendary March 1986 feud involving:

• Jerry Lawler
• Bill Dundee
• Buddy Landel
• Dutch Mantell

The guys break down:

• The March 8, 1986 Memphis TV episode
• Why certain promos aired ONLY in Memphis and not across the loop
• The business explosion caused by Lawler’s return
• The legendary Texas Death Match that packed the Mid-South Coliseum
• How Memphis TV was edited market by market in the territory days
• Randy Hales’ firsthand memories of the era
• Rare behind the scenes stories from Power Pro Wrestling and classic Memphis wrestling
• And one absolutely INSANE riot story from Hazard, Kentucky 

This is a fascinating behind the scenes look at how territory wrestling TV actually worked straight from someone who lived it!

If you love classic Memphis wrestling history, old school territory booking, Mid South Coliseum stories, and hearing wrestling history dissected by true fans and insiders, you do NOT want to miss this episode.

This week on the Retro Wrestling Re-View Continental Wrestling Podcast, Gene Jackson and Robb Helt head back to Birmingham for another wild episode of Continental Championship Wrestling from September 24, 1985 and this one has a little bit of everything.

From "Exotic" Adrian Street twisting Roy Lee Welch into knots to more Nightmare "Twin Magic" to Fuller & Golden gloating about what they did to "Bullet" Bob Armstrong… to Tommy “Wildfire” Rich bleeding buckets in the main event for the Continental Title… this episode feels like pure old school Southern wrestling chaos that we remember and love! 

Episode #4 of the Retro Wrestling Re-View Power Pro Wrestling Podcast is here, and this week Gene Jackson, Brian Tramel, and Robb Helt dive into one of the wildest episodes of 1998 Power Pro Wrestling TV! By Episode 4, things are starting to take shape and you see the angles starting to come together.

This week’s episode features:

The crowning of the FIRST Young Guns Champion in a 14-man Battle Royal

The arrival of Jackie (formerly Miss Texas) to Power Pro Wrestling

Derrick King continuing his hilarious “Mr. Personalities" gimmick and doing his best to win the affection of Jackie!

Brandon Baxter delivering a fiery promo aimed directly at Randy Hales and showing he's going to be a force to be reckoned with on the mic here in Power Pro

Billy Joe Travis and Paul Diamond causing absolute chaos

TWO stretcher matches in back to back weeks, and this one really delivers, even more than last week's did

The shocking return of Sir Mo as BJ Awesome (a name that's anything but)

Bill Dundee taking multiple guitar shots to the head in one episode (Billy Joe is averaging busting 2 guitars per episode so far in 1998)

The gang breaks down every match, promo, angle, and bizarre moment from this unforgettable episode, while also sharing behind the scenes stories they've been told, Memphis wrestling history, and plenty of laughs along the way.

If you love 90s Memphis wrestling and old school wrestling talk, this is the podcast for you.

“Newsstand vs Newsletter” embarks on a journey of one of the classic
wrestling years: Were the PWI readers accurate with their assessment of
talent? Were the Wrestling Observer Newsletter subscribers more right than
wrong? Who do you think had their best year ?

“Newsstand vs Newsletter” embarks on a journey of one of the classic
wrestling years: Were the PWI readers accurate with their assessment of
talent? Were the Wrestling Observer Newsletter subscribers more right than
wrong? Who do you think had their best year ?

(Originally released as Issue #61 — Archive / Patreon Edition) 

Episode #21 of Cassette Wrestling News finds the wrestling world settling into an uneasy new normal, as the consequences of industry consolidation, talent migration, and creative stagnation become impossible to ignore. With the shock of recent upheavals fading, CWN turns its focus toward the long-term damage — and the few remaining bright spots keeping wrestling fans invested. Jeff Osborne and John Seaton continue to function as unfiltered observers of a business that feels increasingly disconnected from its roots. 

The episode blends reporting, speculation, editorial frustration, and underground insight, reflecting a fanbase struggling to reconcile nostalgia with reality. 

Key topics and themes include: Ongoing analysis of the post–Ric Flair jump landscape, including how the WWF is reshaping its hierarchy and how WCW continues to lose momentum Continued criticism of WCW leadership and creative direction, with declining houses and wasted talent serving as recurring talking points Growing concern over wrestler morale, as performers face fewer options and greater creative limitations Praise for independent wrestling and “super-indie” cards, positioned as the last refuge for meaningful in-ring action Continued focus on Cactus Jack as both a standout performer and a symbol of wrestling’s increasingly dangerous escalation Updates from wrestling media insiders, newsletters, hotlines, and tape traders — illustrating how fans stayed informed before the internet Listener correspondence and commentary reflecting widespread fan disillusionment with the state of the business 

Episode #21 reinforces a recurring CWN theme: wrestling has not simply changed — it has lost its center. What once felt like a sport driven by competition, personality, and regional identity now feels corporatized, risk-averse, and creatively exhausted. Rather than explosive controversy, this episode captures something more subtle and more telling — fatigue. The outrage has cooled, but the disappointment lingers, and CWN captures that emotional shift with remarkable honesty. 

Episode #21 stands as another crucial chapter in Cassette Wrestling News’ role as a living time capsule, documenting not just what happened in professional wrestling, but how fans felt while it was happening. This transcript is preserved for historical and archival purposes as part of an ongoing effort to document Cassette Wrestling News as one of the earliest and most influential precursors to modern pro wrestling podcasts.

The Retro Wrestling Re-View USWA Podcast 1993 season finally makes it's way to the Retro Wrestling Archive Network as Gene Jackson, Richard Mullikin, and Josh Briley go all the way back to the beginning and revisit the January 2, 1993 episode of USWA Championship Wrestling!

Originally recorded a couple of years ago when this whole journey first started, this episode now gets a brand new release for a brand new audience and it’s fascinating hearing the foundation being laid for the formula they guys still use on the show today in it's second season covering 1991. The show has recently gained a lot of new followers due to some great folks like Rob Nailor sharing the show and putting it over on Twitter or X...you know what we mean. (Thanks Rob!) 

This week, the guys break down:

• Jerry “The King” Lawler’s growing issues with "Mean" Mike Miller
• Bill Dundee’s emotional “farewell” to the USWA before heading to WCW
• Brian Christopher proving why he was one of the absolute BEST heels in Memphis wrestling
• Jeff Jarrett defending the USWA Southern Heavyweight Title
• Zeke Rivers getting his head shaved
• The insanity of the Christmas Creature angle (BAH-GAWD, that's gotta be KANE!)
• The bizarre logic of Memphis wrestling stipulations
• And the beautiful chaos that made early-90s USWA television unlike anything else in wrestling

Along the way, Gene, Richard, and Josh share personal memories of growing up around Memphis wrestling, stories connected to "Nightmare" Danny Davis aka "Uncle Danny", discovering wrestling through local TV, and why this era still means so much to them decades later.

This isn’t just a review of an old wrestling show, it’s three lifelong wrestling fans reconnecting with a lost era of Southern wrestling television that was gritty, weird, hilarious, occasionally nonsensical… and completely unforgettable.

If you love old school Memphis wrestling, classic territory storytelling, overbooked brawls, hair matches, chaotic promos, and hearing passionate fans dig deep into wrestling history with humor and nostalgia, this is the perfect place to jump in.

Welcome back to where it all began.

 It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit!” Brian Tramel sits down with Thunder Rosa for Episode 180! Rosa joins BT to talk about working Tijuana, growing up, going to college, coming to the US, working with rehab house, watching wrestling, “make today your bitch", training, working Stardom, Kobra Moon, working Lucha Underground tapings, formation of Twisted Sisterz, tag teams that she watches, WWE, Jumping Bomb Angels, intergender wrestling and much more! A fun 38 mins! 

Retro Wrestling Re-View USWA Podcast Episode #102 is here as we enter the month of October in 1991!

Eric Embry is seemingly feuding with everyone in the company & Dr. Tom is here for it, "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert returns with a “Global” title, Dundee & Davis make peace, Chris Frazier gets his weekly a** whipping, Freezer Thompson is still getting recruiting by Embry, Tony Falk is back with a new job, and Billy Joe Travis "crowns" Jerry Lawler with a guitar… again.

There's a lot of fun stuff to cover here.....things move fast in the USWA!

Watch/Listen now.

“Newsstand vs Newsletter” embarks on a journey of one of the classic
wrestling years: Were the PWI readers accurate with their assessment of
talent? Were the Wrestling Observer Newsletter subscribers more right than
wrong? Who do you think had their best year ?