Joe Helms has been a part of the pro wrestling independent circuit for a little more than two years! Prior his pro wrestling career, Joe played arena football. On this episode, we talk with Joe about how he got into the pro wrestling business, his time in arena football, working with the “Manager of Champions” Stephen E and much more! Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps T Shirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and ...
Apr 10, 2023•48 min•Season 3Ep. 94
On this special episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about the Wrestling Fans International Association and its impact on po wrestling fans in the 1970’s through the 1980’s and much more! If you are interested in joining the WFIA or finding out more information, please go to: Website: www.thewfia.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/142106805126067 Email: info@braddrake.net Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will...
Apr 03, 2023•43 min•Season 3Ep. 93
Fidel Sierra was a rising star in the 1980’s and 1990’s. He is best known for his time in Portland, Florida WCW, and WWC. He is remembered mostly for teaming with Ricky Santana in the WCW and WWC. On this episode, we talk with Fidel and his manager/wife Fantasy about his training under Hiro Matsuda, going to Japan and working with Andre the Giant, why the tag team Los Especialistas never got the opportunity to hold the WCW World Tag Team Titles and much more! Subscribe to our podcast today! If y...
Mar 27, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 92
Erik Watts was a rising star in the pro wrestling business from the early 1990’s until the mid 2000’s and is the son of the legendary “Cowboy” Bill Watts. On this episode, we talk to Erik about growing up in wrestling, family receiving death threats, college at Louisville, expectations of being a second generation pro wrestler, his time in WCW, WWF and TNA, his friendship with DDP (Diamond Dallas Page) and much more! Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, ...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 91
Jonard Solie. Jonard is the son of the legendary “Dean” of pro wrestling announcers, Gordon Solie. On this episode, we talk to the Jonard about growing up, meeting and hanging out with pro wrestling legends, his father’s legacy and much more! You can follow Jonard Solie on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonard.solie If you would like to contact The Cauliflower Alley Club about giving out an announcer’s award named after Gordon Solie, this is their contac...
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 90
Jacques Rougeau is one of the best knowm Canadian pro wrestlers of the 1980’s and 90’s. He is best known for his time in the WWF with his brother Raymond as the Fabulous Rougeau Brothers, The Mountie, and one half of the Quebecers with Carl Oullet. On this episode, we talk to Jacques about his family, his beginnings in the pro wrestling business, being in the WWF, his wrestling academy and partnership with Nightmare Factory operated by Cody Rhodes and QT Marshall and much more! You can follow Ja...
Mar 06, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 89
Ricky Santana was a pro wrestling star in the late 1980’s into the 1990’s in the NWA and WWC. He has held numerous singles and tag team titles. On this episode, we talk with Ricky about growing up in NYC and Florida, getting into the pro wrestling business, his big push in pro wrestling and much more! You can follow Ricky Santana on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ricky.santana.5205 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ricky.santana.5205/ Help support the...
Feb 27, 2023•57 min•Season 3Ep. 88
On this episode, the cohost of the self-proclaimed preeminent AWA podcast, Joe Ciupik about talks about growing up, watching pro wrestling, producing the AWA All Star Wrestling show and cohosting the podcast called “AWA Unleashed” with the “Voice of Minnesota Wrestling” Mick Karch and Chris Tubbs and much more! You can follow Joe Ciupik on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joe.ciupik AWA Unleashed Fans: https://www.facebook.com/groups/635754817644851 AWA Un...
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 87
Pam Morrison has been a part of pro wrestling since she was born. She is a lifetime member of the Cauliflower Alley Club, daughter of the leader of the Four Horsemen (James J Dillon) and a member of the “Queens” trio along with Darla Staggs and Barbara Goodish. On this episode, we talk to Pam about growing up, helping on her dad on his book, how the trio git the name of “Queens” and much more! You can follow Pam Morrison on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...
Feb 13, 2023•56 min•Season 3Ep. 86
The “Golden Boy” Greg Anthony has been wrestling on the independent circuit for 15 years. He has worked in many indie promotions including Traditional Championship Wrestling and is currently the promoter and wrestles in Pro Wrestling Mid South in West Tennessee. On this episode, we talk to Greg about growing up, how he got involved in pro wrestling, his ability and style of promoting pro wrestling and much more! If you are interested in finding more information on Pro Wrestling Mid-South, please...
Feb 06, 2023•47 min•Season 3Ep. 85
On this special episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about the late Kenny “Sodbuster” Jay and Kenny’s impact 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 You can purchase books written by George Schire at A...
Feb 04, 2023•57 min
On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about the Big Three Promotions (AWA, NWA, WWF) of the 1960’s thru the 1980”s and their impact on pro wrestling today. 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 You can purchase books written by George Schire at Amazon: Min...
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Season 3Ep. 84
Dennis McHawes “Attila Khan” has been wrestling on the independent circuit for almost 30 years. He has worked in many indie promotions and is best known in Herb Simmons Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling (SICW). He also wrestles for Mid States Wrestling, New Breed Wrestling and other independent promotions. On this episode, we talk to Dennis about growing up, how he got involved in pro wrestling, his time with Harley Race, his ability and style of promoting pro wrestling and much more! You...
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 83
Andrew “The Reinforcer” Anderson” has been a part of the pro wrestling world for over 25 years. He was discovered by Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka and trained by Gino Caruso, Nikoli Volkoff and The Kodiak Bear. On this episode, “The Reinforcer” talks about growing up, getting into Rock N Roll, Monsters and working with legends like Kevin Sullivan, Greg Valentine, The Barbarian and much more! You can follow Andrew Anderson on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Andre...
Jan 16, 2023•41 min•Season 3Ep. 82
Downtown Denny Brown was a junior heavyweight pro wrestler. He was a three time NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion and worked with many of the greats. On this episode, We talk to The Denny about his childhood, how he got started in pro wrestling, working with Mike Davis and much more! You can follow Denny Brown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denny.brown.5817 Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click ...
Jan 02, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Season 3Ep. 81
The “Ragin Bull” Manny Fernandez is well known in the world of Pro Wrestling. He was a two time NWA World Tag Team Champion with Dusty Rhodes and Rick Rude. On this episode, We talk to The Ragin Bull about his childhood, how he got started in pro wrestling, working with Rick Rude and much more! You can follow Manny Fernandez on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manny.fernandez.564 Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-fergus...
Dec 26, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 80
On this episode, we talk with legendary photographer Scott Romer. Scott talks about growing up in Indiana, as a teenager, going to matches and taking pictures of wrestlers and selling them, his relationship with Dick the Bruiser, writing his book When it Was: My life on both sides of the camera and much more! You can follow Scott Romer on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scott.romer.5 You can purchase Scott Romer’s book a few ways: a. Message Scott on Facebook and tell him you want to buy a co...
Dec 19, 2022•46 min•Season 3Ep. 79
Stephen E has been wrestling on the independent circuit many years. He is known as the “Manager of Champions”. He has worked in many indie promotions and is best known in Mid States Wrestling and SICW (Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling). He also manages in the Wrestling For A Cause promotion and other independent promotions. On this episode, we talk to Stephen about growing up, how he got involved in pro wrestling, his management skills and much more! Upcoming Events for Mid States Wrestl...
Dec 12, 2022•58 min•Season 3Ep. 78
Mike George is considered one of the great pro wrestlers of the 1970’s and 1980’s. 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, How he got started in pro wrestling, travel experiences, working in Japan chemistry with other wrestlers and much more! Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click t...
Dec 05, 2022•35 min•Season 3Ep. 76
On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to about the King of Belts Reggie Parks and his legacy in the pro wrestling inside and outside the ring. 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 You can purchase books written by George Schire at Amazon: Minnesota's Golden Age o...
Nov 28, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 75
The “Space Cowboy” Jason Jones has been wrestling on the independent circuit for 25 years. He is known as the “Hardest working man in professional wrestling. He has worked in many indie promotions and is best known in Mid States Wrestling where he is the promoter and competes. He also wrestles for Wrestling For A Cause promotion and other independent promotions. On this episode, we talk to Jason about growing up, how he got involved in pro wrestling, his ability and style of promoting pro wrestl...
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Season 3Ep. 77
Jackson Black is a rising star on the Independent Circuit. He was trained by Dr. Tom Pritchard and Glen Jacobs (Kane). Jackson is currently the Tennessee Heavyweight Champion in Universal Entertainment Wrestling (UWE) out of Knoxville, TN and also co hosts a weekly tv show with Joel Lawson and Mark Jindrak On this episode, we talk with Jackson about growing up, getting involved in pro wrestling, his training with two legends and much more!. You can follow Jackson Black on the following social me...
Nov 21, 2022•36 min•Season 3Ep. 74
Lex Luger was considered one of the hottest pro wrestlers from the mid 1980’s until the early 2000’s. Lex worked in Florida, WCW and the WWF(E) and has held numerous world championships. He also wrote a book called Wrestling with the Devil: The True Story of a World Champion Professional Wrestler--His Reign, Ruin, and Redemption. On this episode, we talk to Lex about growing up, how he got involved in the pro wrestling business, his time in WCW and the WWF and much more! You can follow Lex Luger...
Nov 14, 2022•54 min•Season 3Ep. 73
Reggie Harp is known as Mr. 6:05 and “The Belt Guy”. He has been a pro wrestling fan for many years. He has been to many matches, conventions and is well known among the wrestling fan nation. On this episode we talk to Reggie becoming a fan of pro wrestling, belt collecting, events he has attended and much more. You can follow Reggie Harp on the following Social Media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reggie.harp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reggieharp/ Twitter: @ReggieHarp H...
Nov 07, 2022•58 min•Season 3Ep. 72
James Beard has been a part of the pro wrestling business for many years. He has worked in the NWA, World Class, Japan and many indie promotions. He wrote a book titled “The Third Man: My life and Times Inside the Ring and Out” which you can find on Amazon or where ever you get your books. On this episode, we talk to James about growing up, how he got involved in the pro wrestling business, his time as a booker and much more. You can follow James Beard on the following social media platforms: Fa...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 71
On this episode, we talk with one of the legends of tag team wrestling Jumpin Jim Brunzell. Jim is a two time AWA World Tag Team Champion as one half of the High Flyers with Greg Gagne, a two time Mid Atlantic Heavyweight Champion and was one half the WWF tag team know as the Killer Bees with B Brian Blair. Jim talks about how he felt when he won the AWA world Tag Team Titles for the second time, the Eddie Mansfield kayfabe controversy, his book he authored titled MatLands and much more! If you ...
Oct 24, 2022•52 min•Season 3Ep. 69
The “Natural Born Villain” Tim Rockwell has been wrestling on the independent circuit for a number of years. He has worked in many indie promotions and is best known in Mid States Wrestling and is the promoter and wrestles for Wrestling For A Cause promotion. On this episode, we talk to Tim about growing up, how he got involved in pro wrestling, why he started Wrestling For A Cause promotion and much more! You can follow Tim Rockwell on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VillainRockwell You can ...
Oct 17, 2022•55 min•Season 3Ep. 70
On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk tag team wrestling, the impact it had on the industry as well as some of his favorite teams. 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 make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution...
Oct 10, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 68
On this episode, we talk with former pro wrestling writer and photographer Craig Peters! Craig wrote for many of the Pro Wrestling Magazines from 1981 until 1996. Crag talks about how he got into writing for Pro Wrestling Illustrated, his interactions with promotions and wrestlers and much more! You can follow Craig Peters on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lohad Twitter: @LOHADdotcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lohaddotcom/ Help support the podc...
Oct 03, 2022•45 min•Season 3Ep. 67
Kelly Slaughter is the daughter of WWE legend and Hall of Famer SGT Slaughter. Kelly is an avid fitness enthusiast and works with Spartan training. On this episode, we talk to Kelly about growing up in a pro wrestling family and much more! You can follow Kelly Slaughter on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077854864151 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slaughterdaughterofficial/?fbclid=IwAR2Foms4u4ys2v2NrUs3mHlqX2CjVaVP_5dZsSMprvgz-ZLif...
Sep 26, 2022•31 min•Season 3Ep. 66
