Earthquake Ferris (Ferris Anthony) worked in pro wrestling from the mid-1980s until the early 1990s. He has worked in all the major promotions (AWA, WCW, WWF) with many of the pro wrestling talents of the past and is considered one of the best enhanced talents in the business. On this episode, we talk about Earthquake’s childhood and family life, how he got involved in pro wrestling, His favorite wrestler he worked with, Opinion of wrestling today versus the past and much more. You can follow Ea...
Feb 07, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Chic Donovan was one of the members of Jimmy Hart’s “first Family” in the Memphis territory along with Austin Idol, Dennis Condrey, Kevin Sullivan and others. He has worked in most of the independent promotions and has held numerous singles and tag team titles. On this episode, we will talk to Chic about growing up in GA, getting into the pro wrestling business, stories of traveling with other wrestlers, how he interacts with the fans at shows and much more! You can follow Chic Donovan on Facebo...
Jan 24, 2022•49 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Roscoe Monroe is an independent pro wrestler known as 245lbs of “Twisted steel and sex appeal”. He is a former Outta Control Wrestling (OCW) Heavyweight champion. On this episode, we talk to Roscoe about growing up in Arkansas. Getting into the pro wrestling business, how he interacts with the fans at shows and much more! You can follow Roscoe Monroe on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roscoe.roscoe.372 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtWNAzUIF9F...
Jan 17, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 33
On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about St Louis Wrestling Club and its impact on the world of professional wrestling. We will discuss how the territory was started, some of the great pro wrestlers that wrestled there and much more! George is also the cohost of a podcast called “AWA Unleashed” with Mick Karch and Chris Tubbs. You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms: Facebook: George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.fa...
Jan 10, 2022•1 hr 5 min
On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about the late Blackjack Lanza, who recently passed away. George talks about the impact that Black Jack Lanza had on the pro wrestling business, how he got started and much more! You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms: Facebook: George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221 AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870 H...
Dec 11, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Tom “Rocky” Stone was a well known jobber. He primarily worked in the AWA and the WWF. On this episode, we talk to Tom about how he got started in the business, What other territories he worked for, real heat with a few other wrestlers, the book he just published titled: Professional Wrestling- The Theatre of the Absurd: I Never wanted to be a Big Star and much more! You can purchase: Professional Wrestling- The Theatre of the Absurd: I Never wanted to be a Big Star on Amazon: Amazon: https://ww...
Dec 10, 2021•58 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Leland Race was born into the pro wrestling business, He is the son of the legendary 8 time NWA World Heavyweight Champion “Handsome” Harley Race and is a four time World League Wrestling (WLW) Heavyweight Champion. He is the promoter of World League Wrestling and operates the World League Wrestling Academy in Troy, MO. On this episode, we talk to Leland about growing up in the business, his tours and memories of Japan, how the pro wrestling business has evolved and much more! You can follow Lel...
Nov 26, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Jerry Bostic started in pro wrestling as a wrestler and promoter in 2006. He is the current CEO and founder of World Class Pro Wrestling promotion. On this episode we talk with Jerry about growing up in Oklahoma, Getting started in the pro wrestling business, his interactions with pro wrestlers, his relationships with legends Kevin Nash, Eric Embry, Jim Ross, Gene Okerlund Sting and much more! You can follow Jerry Bostic on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...
Nov 20, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 28
On this episode of Bumps & Thumps, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to discuss the American Wrestling Association (AWA). George talks about how the AWA was formed, the people involved, and who was the first actual AWA World Heavyweight Champion. George also discusses the famous “Inmate Belt” and much more! You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms: Facebook: George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221 AMERIC...
Nov 13, 2021•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 27
Brian Thompson has been apart of the pro wrestling business for over twenty years as an announcer, manager and promoter. On this episode, we talk to Brian about his upbringing in Missouri, how he got into the pro wrestling business, working in promotions like Memphis, Traditional Championship Wrestling (TCW), World League Wrestling (WLW), his friendship with “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton and much more! Brian will be a part of the Mid States Wrestling event in Harrison, AR on Saturday, Nov 20th 2021. T...
Nov 03, 2021•37 min•Season 26Ep. 2
Al De Rusha was in the pro wrestling business for over 30 years. He has directed, produced, promoted and refereed many pro wrestling cards for the AWA and the WWF. On this episode, we talk to Al about growing up in MN, how he got involved with carnivals and fairs, working in the tv industry, working with Vern Gagne and Wally Karbo, his travels with Andre the Giant and much more! We have a YouTube Channel! Please subscribe today at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q We have ...
Oct 16, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Les Thatcher has been apart of the pro wrestling business for over 60 years. He has worked with many legends of the business, and trained well known wrestlers like Matt Stryker, Shark Boy, Nigel McGuiness and Umaga. On this episode, Les talks about the business and how it has evolved, working in different promotions, chemistry with other wrestlers, his creative side with developing products and tv content and much more! You can follow Les Thatcher on the following social media platforms: Faceboo...
Sep 17, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Jerry Oates is considered one of the great tag team specialists and known for his signature move the spinning toe hold. He is also known for teaming with his brother Ted Oates, Mike George and Ronnie Garvin. He has held numerous tag team and singles heavyweight championships. He mostly worked in the NWA territories in the 1970s and 1980s as well as Japan. On this episode, we discuss Jerry growing up in Georgia, How he got started in pro wrestling through his brother-in-law, are Ted and Marty Oat...
Aug 27, 2021•52 min•Season 23Ep. 2
Nickla Roberts is considered one of the breakout women wrestling stars of the 1980’s and has worked with wrestling legends Gino Hernandez, Tully Blanchard, Dusty Rhodes, Magnum T.A., and Ric Flair. She was known as the “Perfect 10” BabyDoll. On this episode, we talk to Nickla about growing up in Lubbock, TX, how she got into the wrestling business as an adult, paving the way for women in pro wrestling and much more! You can follow Nickla on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https:/...
Aug 20, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Dustin Starr is a pro wrestler, promoter of Championship Wrestling from Memphis under the United Wrestling Network and announcer. On this episode, we talk to Dustin about becoming a pro wrestler, working in the independent circuit, his wrestling promotion Championship Wrestling from Memphis, working with his wife Maria and upcoming events. You can follow Dustin Starr on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dustin5starr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dust...
Aug 13, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Kenny Casanova is a pro wrestler, manager, DJ, Writer and English teacher, He is well known throughout the pro wrestling community and for his trademark facial expression. On this episode, we talk to Kenny about growing up, how he got started in wrestling, his interaction with pro wrestlers, his writing of several books about pro wrestlers such as Kamala, Dangerous Danny Davis, Vader and others. You can follow Kenny Casanova on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook...
Aug 07, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Mac Davis is a well-known independent circuit pro wrestler, actor, model, voice talent and business owner. He is known as “The Steel Scorpion” and “Mad” Mac Davis. On this episode, we talk to Mac about growing up, how he got started in wrestling, Chemistry he had with other wrestlers, his out of ring projects, the difference between pro wrestling today vs in the past and what Mac is doing now. You can follow Mac Davis on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ma...
Jul 30, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Derrick Dukes was one of the hottest rising young stars of the mid 80’s. He is best known as one half of the tag team known s the “Top Guns” with Ricky Rice in the AWA. He has worked in numerous independent promotions and has held many singles and tag teal titles. On this episode, we talk to Derrick about where he grew up, how he got started in Pro Wrestling, travel experiences, chemistry with other wrestlers, his feud with COL DeBeers, working in the AWA vs other promotions, difference in pro w...
Jul 23, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Nacho Berrera worked in pro wrestling from the early 1970s until the early 1990s. He has worked with many of the pro wrestling talents of the past and is considered one of the best jobbers in the business. On this episode, we talk about Nacho’s childhood and family life, How he got involved in pro wrestling, His favorite wrestler he worked with, Opinion of wrestling today versus the past, Lifetime Achievement Award from Midwest Wrestling and what Nacho is doing now. You can follow Nacho Berrera ...
Jul 21, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Jack Lord has been in the pro wrestling business since 1975. He has worked with many of the pro wrestling talents of the past and present and is known as “The Bomber”. He is currently the booker for WrestleSouth promotion in Alabama and co-hosts a podcast called Pro Wrestling Inside and Out. On this episode, we talk about Jacks childhood and family life, his time in the U.S. Army, How he got involved in pro wrestling, Opinion of wrestling today versus the past, his induction into the Alabama Pro...
Jul 14, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 16
David Marquez is the owner and promoter of the United Wrestling Network. He is also the owner and CEO of David Marquez Productions. He has worked with many of the talents of today and of recent history. On this episode, we talk to David about growing up in Los Angeles, CA, working in the pro wrestling business in the Ozarks, working with talent, Pro wrestling today vs in the past and projects he is working on. You can follow David Marquez on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https:...
Jun 04, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Sal is well know on the independent circuit including the NWA, ROH and Full Impact Pro. He has held many singles and tag team titles throughout his career including the NWA Wildside Junior Heavyweight Championship and the ROH World Tag Team Titles. On this episode, we talk to Sal about growing up in CA, getting started in pro wrestling, his travel experiences, chemistry when working with other wrestlers, working with up and coming talent, Big Card events, promotion he liked working for and what ...
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Bruce Wirt is considered the "Voice of Choice" in the Pro Wrestling Podcast arena. Bruce is the founder of the VOC Nation which hosts podcasts from legends and stars of the wrestling business. He hosts a podcast titled "Wrestling with the Past" along with legendary wrestling journalist Bill Apter and former AWA and WWE announcer Ken Resnick. Bruce discusses his upbringing, how he got involved in pro wrestling, working with some well known names in the pro wrestling industry, his opinion of wrest...
May 26, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In part 2 of our discussion with Ken Patera, Ken talks about his time in the different promotions, what territories he liked to work in, some of his matches that he enjoyed working and much more. I hope you enjoy the podcast and I welcome your feedback. Thank you for listening and supporting the podcast. You can follow Ken Patera on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ken.patera.12 You can follow us on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram:...
Apr 10, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Ken Patera is considered to be the first man in pro wrestling named "The Worlds Strongest Man". Ken excelled in athletics at BYU and won four gold medals at the 1971 PAN AM Games. He competed in the 1972 Olympics in Munich, West Germany and was part of Vern Gagne's wrestling training class of 1972 with future stars Ric Flair, Greg Gagne, Jim Brunzell and the Iron Sheik. Ken has won may titles in the territories he worked in to include the WWF Intercontinental Title, AWA World Tag Team Titles and...
Apr 09, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 11
Sam Houston is one of the true trailblazers of pro wrestling in the 1980s. He started Wrestling in 1983. Sam is known to be an excellent worker, performer and wrestler. He was primarily in the NWA and WWF. He won the NWA Central States Championship, Mid Atlantic Title and many other titles. On this episode, Sam talks about growing up as a child in a wrestling family, getting started in pro wrestling, travel experiences, chemistry with other wrestlers, big card events such as Starrcade, working i...
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Nikita Koloff is considered one of the great pro wrestlers of the mid 1980s and early 1990s. He is most remembered for his signature move "The Russian Sickle" and his feuds with Magnum T.A, The Road Warriors and The Four Horsemen. His many accomplishments include wining the second annual Crockett Cup with "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes know as the Super Powers. He also won the NWA World Six Man Tag Team Titles with "The Russians" Ivan Koloff and Krusher Kruchev, the NWA World Tag Team Titles,...
Feb 02, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Dan is a ground pounder on the business side of the world of Professional Wrestling. Dan worked for many years with "The Greatest Wrestler on God's Green Earth" Harley Race in Harley's World League Wrestling promotion (WLW) out of Eldon, MO. He also has worked with Major Baisden, who owned and operated the National Wrasslin League (NWL) out of Kansas City, MO and St. Louis, MO until 2018. Dan discusses his upbringing, schooling, how he got into the wrestling business, Wrestlers he has had intera...
Jan 09, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In Part 2 of our podcast with George Schire, we continue our discussion about his interaction with managers, big wrestling cards he attended, challenges and difficulties in collecting pro wrestling results from events pre-internet, difference in pro wrestling today and being awarded the James C Melby Wrestling Historian Award from the Cauliflower Alley Club in 2013.
Nov 18, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In part 1 of a two part podcast, I talk to well known Pro Wrestling Historian George Shire. In part 1, George talks about how he grew up in Minnesota and how pro wrestling influenced his life. He also discusses his interactions with pro wrestlers and how he promoted his first pro wrestling at his hometown High School Gymnasium.
Nov 14, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 6
