On this episode, the cohost of the self-proclaimed preeminent AWA podcast, Chris Tubbs talks about growing up, watching pro wrestling and developing the podcast called “AWA Unleashed” which is cohosted with the “Voice of Minnesota Wrestling” Mick Karch. You can follow Chris Tubbs on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christopher.tubbs1 AWA Unleashed Fans: https://www.facebook.com/groups/635754817644851 AWA Unleashed Podcast Audio: https://open.spotify.com/sh...
Sep 19, 2022•38 min•Season 3Ep. 65
On this episode, “the voice of Minnesota Wrestling” Mick Karch talks about his childhood, getting into the pro wrestling business and much more! Mick is also the cohost of a podcast called “AWA Unleashed” with Chris Tubbs. You can follow Mick Karch on the following social media platforms: Facebook: Slick Mick Old School Wrestling: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mickkarchwrestling AWA Unleashed Fans: https://www.facebook.com/groups/635754817644851 AWA Unleashed Podcast Audio: https://open.spotif...
Sep 12, 2022•36 min•Season 3Ep. 64
On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about Masked SuperStars. George discusses the origin of why wrestlers wore masks and some of the more famous pro wrestling stars who wore them! 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 Help support the podcast! You can ma...
Sep 05, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 63
Joyce Paustian is a lifelong pro wrestling fan. She has been to hundreds of pro wrestling matches and is well known among the pro wrestlers. Joyce was a photographer for pro wrestling for many years and is still the official photographer for the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Hall of Fame. On this episode we talk to Joyce about her childhood, becoming a fan of pro wrestling, photographing pro wrestlers and events, receiving the Red Bastien Friendship Award from the Cauliflower Alley Club, her upcoming ...
Aug 29, 2022•52 min•Season 3Ep. 62
On this episode, We talk with pro wrestling legend Greg Gagne. Greg talks about his new company Power Town which produces action figures and much more! You can follow Power Town (Where Wrestling Lives On) at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/_powertown?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PowerTownWrestling Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powertownwrestling/ Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the...
Aug 22, 2022•46 min•Season 3Ep. 61
Matty Montcalm has been a pro wrestling fan as far back as he can remember. He has been to many matches, conventions and is well known among the pro wrestlers. Matty is also an avid collector of pro wrestling memorabilia On this episode we talk to Matty about his childhood, becoming a fan of pro wrestling, and much more. You can follow Matty Montcalm on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Wrestlingwclassics Twitter: https://twitter.com/Wrestlingwclass Instagr...
Aug 08, 2022•36 min•Season 3Ep. 60
On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about Florida Championship Wrestling during the territory era. We dive into the promoter of Florida Eddie Graham and his creative mind, The wrestling stars of Florida 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.facebook.com/groups...
Aug 01, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 59
Mark A. Peterson was a freelance photographer for pro wrestling in the 1990’s. He has been around many of the legends of pro wrestling. On this episode, we talk to Mark about his childhood, becoming a fan of pro wrestling, stories about his times at pro wrestling cards and much more. You can follow Mark A Peterson on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/mark.a.peterson.92 Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and cl...
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 58
Sal Corrente is an author, referee and pro wrestling fan. Sal has worked with many of the greats of pro wrestling and was the creator of WrestleReunion. He also wrote a book titled: Bruno Sammartino: The Autobiography of Wrestling’s Living Legend. Brian R. Solomon is a former writer for WWE magazine and has authored or co-authored wrestling books including his latest “Blood and Fire” The Unbelievable Real-Life Story of Wrestling’s Original Sheik. On this episode, we talk to Sal about growing up ...
Jul 18, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 57
Brian R. Solomon is a former writer for WWE magazine and has authored or co-authored wrestling books including his latest “Blood and Fire” The Unbelievable Real-Life Story of Wrestling’s Original Sheik. On this episode, we talk to Brian about growing up in Brooklyn, writing articles for PWI and Inside the Ropes, his interactions with pro wrestlers and much more! You can follow Brian R. Solomon on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bsolomon Twitter: https://t...
Jul 11, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 56
“The Lit Fuse” Johnny Dynamite is a rising star on the independent pro wrestling circuit. He and his tag team partner, “Your Girlfriends Favorite Wrestler” Johnny Lightening, known as “Toxic Masculinity” are the current WFC (Wrestling for a Cause) tag team champions. On this episode, We talk to Johnny about growing up in Arkansas, how he got in the business and much more! You can follow Johnny Dynamite on the following social media platforms: Facebook: Toxic Masculinity: https://www.facebook.com...
Jun 27, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 55
On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about background of wrestling We dive into the creation of the territories, Why Vern Gagne never won the NWA World title, Bob Backlund, Adrian Adonis 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.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221 ...
Jun 20, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 54
Ryan Pilkinton has been an avid pro wrestling fan his whole life. He is currently the ring announcer for Mid States Wrestling out of Springfield, MO and Harrison, AR. On this episode, we talk to Ryan about his childhood, his pro wrestling collection, how he got involved in pro wrestling and much more! You can follow Ryan Pilkinton on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryan.pilkinton.3 Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-fer...
Jun 13, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 53
Brian Westcott has been a pro wrestling fan since the late 1980’s. He has been to many matches, conventions and is well known among the pro wrestlers. Brian is a lifetime member of the Cauliflower Alley Club and works in the Healthcare field. On this episode we talk to Brian about her childhood, becoming a fan of pro wrestling, receiving the Red Bastien Friendship Award from the Cauliflower Alley Club and much more. You can follow Brian Westcott on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/brian.west...
Jun 06, 2022•15 min•Season 2Ep. 52
The Iceman has been wrestling on the independent circuit for a number of years. He has worked I many indie promotions and is best known in Mid States Wrestling and New Breed Wrestling. On this episode, we talk to Howard about growing up in Missouri, how he got involved in pro wrestling, his friendship with the Space Cowboy Jason Jones, wrestlers he had chemistry with in the ring and much more! You can follow Howard Moritz on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hmoritz Help support the podcast! Yo...
May 30, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 51
Herb Simmons is considered to be one of the best promoters in the country. He is most known for promoting Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling and is known by many of the legends of wrestling. On this episode, we talk to Herb about growing up in East St. Louis, getting involved in pro wrestling and much more! Follow Herb Simmons on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herb.simmons.5 Follow Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling: Facebook: https://www.fac...
May 23, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 50
Kevin Sullivan is considered to be one of the best minds and competitor in the pro wrestling business. He is most remembered as the Prince of Darkness, leader of the Varsity Club and the Dungeon of Doom. On this episode we talk to Kevin about his childhood, getting into the pro wrestling business, being a booker and much more! Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https:...
May 16, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 49
Cary Silkin was a partner and became the owner of the Ring of Honor Wrestling (ROH) promotion from 2004 until 2011. He is still an ambassador for ROH. On this episode, Cary talks about his early life, getting involved in pro wrestling, the book he is writing about his life titled “Last Stop Penn Station”, his friendships he has developed with stars such as Kevin Owens and Seth Rollins and much more! You can follow Cary Silkin on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.faceboo...
May 09, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 48
Barbara Goodish has been a part of the pro wrestling family for over 40 years! She was the wife of the late Bruiser Brody (Frank Goodish). Barbara is a lifetime member of the Cauliflower Alley Club and is the club’s Reunion Registration Registrar. On this episode we talk to Barbara about her childhood, meeting Frank, life as the spouse of a wrestler and much more! You can follow Barbara Goodish on Facebook and order her book Brody: The Life and Tragedy of Wrestling’s Rebel: https://www.facebook....
May 02, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 47
Podcast with George Schire (Old School Wrestling) On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about old school wrestling versus todays wrestling entertainment and how much has changed over the years. 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.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221 AMERICAN ...
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 46
Brian Blair started in the pro wrestling business in the late 1970’s. He is best known for being one half of the Killer Bees with Jumpin Jim Brunzell in the WWF. Brian is currently the president of the Cauliflower Alley Club and recently authored and published his autobiography Truth Bee Told: The Autobiography of B Brian Blair. On this episode, we talk to Brian abut growing up in Indiana, his time working the territories and much more! You can purchase B Brian Blair’s book on Amazon: https://ww...
Apr 18, 2022•49 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Mike Chapman is a wrestling historian and the author of 32 books as well as a motivational speaker. Mike was in the newspaper industry for over 35 years and is the founder of the International Wrestling Institute and Museum (National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum) as well as the museum executive director until he retired in 2009. On this episode, we talk with Mike about his growing up in Iowa, his time in the U.S. Navy, his close friendships with Lou Thesz, Vern Gagne, Danny Hodge and ...
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 44
Keith Elliot Greenberg is an author and co-author books including his most recent book “Too Sweet” Inside the Indie Wrestling Revolution. He is also a producer for a well-known television network, a columnist for Inside the Ropes magazine an is well known throughout the pro wrestling community. On this episode, we talk to Keith about growing up, his writing of several books about pro wrestling stars, his new book coming out soon titled “Follow the Buzzards” Pro Wrestling in the age of COVID 19 a...
Apr 04, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 43
David Dwinell was part of the pro wrestling business as a referee for 32 years. He has worked in the AWA, NWA, WWF and many indie promotions. He recently wrote a book titled “Ringman” which you can find on Amazon or where ever you get your books. On this episode, we talk to David about growing up, how he got the bug to become a referee in pro wrestling, his interaction with pro wrestlers and much more. You can follow David Dwinell on the Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.dwinell.10 You ca...
Mar 28, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Greg Oliver is an author and co-author books including Matt Memories and Slam! Wrestling Shocking Stories from the Squared Circle. He is also the producer of slamwrestling.net website and is well known throughout the pro wrestling community. . On this episode, we talk to Greg about growing up, how he got the bug to write about pro wrestling, his interaction with pro wrestlers, his writing of several books about pro wrestling and much more. You can follow Greg Oliver on the following social media...
Mar 21, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Allen West is best known for his time wrestling in the AWA, Georgia and Memphis. He has worked with many of the greats of the past and is well known in the pro wrestling world. On this episode, we talk to Allen about growing up in Minnesota, How he got involved in pro wrestling, his friendship with John Laurinaitis, wrestlers he had chemistry with in the ring and much more! You can follow Allen West on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/al.tachovsky Help support the podcast! You can make contrib...
Mar 14, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Darla Staggs is a lifelong pro wrestling fan. She has been to hundreds of pro wrestling matches and is well known among the pro wrestlers. Darla is a lifetime member of the Cauliflower Alley Club, the Benevolent Coordinator & Advisory Board Chair for the Cauliflower Alley Club and works for a major U.S. Bank company. On this episode we talk to Darla about her childhood, becoming a fan of pro wrestling, receiving the Red Bastien Friendship Award from the Cauliflower Alley Club and much more. ...
Mar 07, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 39
On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about the Houston Territory 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.face...
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 38
COL DeBeers is considered one of the best and controversial heels of the mid 1980’s and early 1990’s. He was best known for his time in the AWA, Pacific Northwest and the UWF. On this episode, we will talk to COL DeBeers about growing up in St Joseph, MO, getting into the pro wrestling business, stories of traveling with other wrestlers, his time wrestling in Europe and much more! Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguso...
Feb 21, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Barry Darsow started in the pro wrestling business in the early 1980’s. He was known as Krusher Kruschev, teaming with Ivan and Nikita Koloff in the NWA as well as Smash of Demolition teaming with Ax in the WWF. On this episode, we will talk to Barry about growing up in MN, getting into the pro wrestling business, stories of traveling with other wrestlers, his feuds with the Rock N Roll Express and the Road Warriors and much more! You can join the Official Demolition Fan Club at: https://80swres...
Feb 14, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 36
