Bumps and Thumps

On this episode, George Schire and I talk with “Killer” KenResnick. Ken talks about how he started out in pro wrestling, replacing GeneOkerlund in the AWA, being awarded the Gordon Solie award and inducted into theGeorge Tragos/Lou Thesz Hall of Fame in July 2026 and much more! You can purchase the book I wrote on VerneGagne titled: VERNE Inside & Outside the Ropes Amazon: https://www.amazon.c...

On this episode, I talk to George about getting interestedin pro wrestling, exchanging programs across the country, and much more! You can purchase the book I wrote on VerneGagne titled: VERNE Inside & Outside the Ropes Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/VERNE-Inside-Outside-Brian-Ferguson/dp/B0DL4NTR8F/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3R6YWCBP066K1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.o2cyL60dpg9SZyCAT4X_Ww. Dd9KPDnRPmTfkRxrPTRt...

On this episode, I talk with Pro Wrestling Historian,author, and host of the Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel podcast, Tony Richards. Tonytalks about how he got interested in pro wrestling, the businesses he workedfor and operated, the podcast Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel and much more! You can follow Tony Richards on the followingsocial media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tony.richards.3958...

On this episode, I talk with “Wildcat” Wendall Cooley. Wendall talks about how he started out in pro wrestling, getting his stride, Puerto Rico, and much more! You can follow Wendall Cooley on Fecebook: https://www.facebook.com/wendall.cooley.2025   You can follow The Nuthin Special Band onFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581936105143 You can purchase the book I wrote on VerneGa...

On this episode, I talk with CWF Archivist and GrappleConorganizer, Barry Rose on how he got interested in pro wrestling, GrappleCon andmuch more. Purchase tickets to GrappleCon 3 being held onOctober 25th at the Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Suncoast in Lutz, FL,please go to this website: https://www.tixtree.com/e/glory-days-grapplecon-3-3c855016bd6a?fbclid=IwY2xjawNWEK5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF5NERERW0...

On this episode, WFIA Advisor and WFIA Executive Director talk about the history of the WFIA and what the WFIA is doing now and planning for a WFIA convention in the fall of 2026. To find out more about the WFIA, please go to www.thewfia.org The WFIA is on social mediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wfia1969Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wfiawrestling/X: https://x.com/The_WFIA1969

On this episode, George and I pay tribute to the "Incredible Hulk" Hogan. Hulk was the most popular pro wrestler in history. Join the WFIA today! Go to www.thewfia.org for more informationYou can purchase the book I wrote on Verne Gagne titled: VERNE Inside & Outside the RopesAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/VERNE-Inside-Outside-Brian-Ferguson/dp/B0DL4NTR8F/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3R6YWCBP066K1&dib=eyJ2Ijoi...

On this episode, I talk with the authors of WILBUR SNYDER The World’s Most Scientific Wrestler Richard Vicek and Steven VerrierIf you would like to purchase WILBUR SNYDER The World’s Most Scientific Wrestler, please go to www.crowbarpress.com You can contact Steven Verrier at: Website: www.stevenvarrier.com or his Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/steven.verrier.92 You can contact Richard...

On this episode, George Schire and I talk with Les Thatcher. Les Talks about his wrestling career and the WFIA. If you would like to attend the trainingseminar in Waterloo, IA in July and train with Les Thatcher and other legends,please go to: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeTragosLouTheszProWrestlingHallOfFame You can purchase the book I wrote on VerneGagne titled: VERNE Inside & Out...

On this episode, George Schire is the special guest host! He interviews Brian Ferguson. Brian talks about how he got to be a fan of pro wrestling, writing the biography of Verne Gagne and much more! You can purchase the book I wrote on Verne Gagne titled: VERNE Inside & Outside the Ropes Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/VERNE-Inside-Outside-Brian-Ferguson/dp/B0DL4NTR8F/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3R6YWCBP06...

On this episode, George Schire talks about Mid South Wrestling. How the territory struggled, Bill Watts reviving it 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 a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Sch...

Podcast with Ed Moondog Morretti On this episode, George Schire and I talk with Ed Morretti. Ed talks about his wrestling career, life outside of wrestling, San Francisco territory and 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 a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling f...

On this episode, I talk with “Jumpin” Jim Brunzell. Jim talks about his wrestling career, life outside of wrestling, and 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 a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire....

On this episode, I talk with “The Third Man” James Beard. James talks about his latest project, working with Texas Style Wrestling 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 a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the au...

On this episode, George Schire and I talk with the son of “The Greatest Wrestler on God’s Green Earth” Justin Race. Justin talks travelling with his dad, growing up, 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 a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne...

On this episode, I talk with Wes Maidment. Wes is an avid fan of pro wrestling. He collects newspaper clippings, programs and is a wealth of knowledge in both US and Canadian pro wrestling. 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 a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling fr...

On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about “The greatest wrestler on God’s green earth” 8-time NWA world champion, Harley Race! 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 a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warri...

On this episode, we talk with Pro Wrestling Historian about the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Hall of Fame! Please support our campaign for the publishing of the biography book about the life of pro wrestling legend Verne Gagne titled: VERNE: Inside & Outside the Ropes. To make a donation, please go to https://gofund.me/639e8ce9 Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on Y...

On this episode, we talk with Impact Pro Wrestling World Heavyweight Champion James Jeffries about his time in pro wrestling! 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 a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire....

On this episode, Brittani Houghtlen talks about growing up in Ohio, getting into pro wrestling 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 a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire. You can follow B...

On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about the original “Nature Boy” Buddy Rogers. 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 a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire. You can...

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 FanFest II, SICW, and much more! Be a part of Fanfest II and order your tickets today! Website: https://sicw.org/ Follow Herb Simmons on the following social media...

On this episode, we talk with the son of “The Greatest Wrestler on God’s Green Earth” Justin Race. Justin talks travelling with his dad, growing up, 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 a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warr...

On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to look back at the NWA from its inception in 1948 to its demise in the 1980s. 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 a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the autho...

On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire and I talk with Jon Finkel. Jon has written a book titled: MACHO MAN The Untamed, Unbelievable Life of Randy Savage. We talk to Jon about his experience writing the book, some stories about The Macho Man, and much more! Jon’s book will be released on April 2nd 2024. You can pre order the book on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Macho-Man-Unt...