Bumps and Thumps

On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to remember “Paul “The Butcher” Vachon who passed away at the age of 86. 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 S...

On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk the feuds of pro wrestling in both singles and tag teams. 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 Schi...

On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire and pro wrestling legend “Luscious” Lars Anderson discuss the legacy of Ole Anderson. 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 Geo...

On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire and I talk with Steve Keirn. Steve is best remembered as a member of the Fabulous Ones with Stan Lane and as Skinner in the WWF. Steve remanences about his time in the AWA and his career as a road agent and trainer in the WWF. Steve has a book out titled: Keirn Chronicles Volume One: The Fabulous Life of Steve Keirn available through Amazon....

On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about the Pacific Northwest territory and its impact on 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 Ge...

On this episode, we talk with a member of the Rabid Empire, Lord Ateu. Ateu talks about growing up, getting into pro wrestling, training 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...

On this episode, we talk with a member of the Rabid Empire, Dred Roberts. Dred talks about growing up, getting into pro wrestling, training 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 t...

On this episode, we talk with the original Sunny “The California Girl” Patricia Summerland. Trisha talks about growing up, her modeling career, GLOW, the CAC, 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...

On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about the movie The Iron Claw. Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps TShirt, 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 George Sc...

On this episode, we talk with pro wrestling manager “Guvnor” Nigel Rabid. Nigel talks about moving to Texas from England, Star Wars, how he got involved in 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 Ve...

On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about the NWAA and its impact on pro wrestling fans in the 1950’s through the early 1980’s 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 Gagn...

 “Handsome” Scott Hansen is a rising star on the Independent pro wrestling independent circuit. On this episode, we talk with Scott about how he got into the pro wrestling business, working with other pro wrestlers and promotions, 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 gu...

Marko Harris is a rising star on the Independent pro wrestling independent circuit. He is currently the EPW (Extreme Pro Wrestling) Heavyweight Champion operating out of Booneville, MS. On this episode, we talk with Marko about how he got into the pro wrestling business, working with other pro wrestlers and promotions, and much more! Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscrib...

On this special episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about the Nick Bockwinkel and his impact on pro wrestling fans in the 1970’s through the 1980’s 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 f...

Gary Michael Cappetta is one of the most recognized names as a ring announcer in the pro wrestling business. Gary worked for the Big Three (AWA, NWA, WWF) as well as WCW and ROH. He has also written a book titled: Bodyslams! Memoirs of a wrestling pitchman. On this episode, we talk to Gary about how he got into the business, his career as a Spanish teacher and much more! Subscribe to our podcast t...

Kelsey Magnolia is a rising star on the Independent pro wrestling independent circuit. On this episode, we talk with Kelsey about how she got into the pro wrestling business, working with other pro wrestlers and promotions, 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, an...

Paige Von Hess Sutherland is the daughter of the Wrestling legend Kurt Von Hess. On this episode, we talk to Paige about growing up in a pro wrestling family and much more! You can follow Paige Von Hess Sutherland on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paige.vonhesssutherland Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you wil...

“Luscious” Lar Anderson/Larry Heiniemi was best known for his time in the AWA. He was a member of the Minnesota Wrecking Crew, teamed with “Pretty Boy” Larry Hennig and Buddy Wolfe. On this episode, George Schire and I talk to Larry about growing up in MN., getting started in the pro wrestling business and hear some amazing stories. Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscribe...

Ian Douglass is a journalist, author and contributor to several publications including Cracked Magazine, Ringer, Men’s Health, and others. He has authored or co-authored several books including his latest book:Keirn Chronicles Volume One: The Fabulous Life of Steve Keirn. On this episode, Ian talks about growing up in Detroit, becoming a pro wrestling fan, writing about pro wrestlers and much more...

Jessica Solt is the daughter of the greatest manager of all time WWE Hall of Famer Bobby “The Brain” Heenan. On this episode, we talk to Jessica about growing up in a pro wrestling family and much more! You can follow Jessica Solt on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessica.h.solt Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube,...

On this special episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about the late Sheik Adnan Alkaissy and his impact on pro wrestling fans in the 1970’s through the 1980’s 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 W...

 Wrex Amadeus is a rising star on the Independent pro wrestling independent circuit. On this episode, we talk with Wrex about how he got into the pro wrestling business, working with other pro wrestlers and promotions, 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 s...

 Lucky P Larson, Esquire “Manager of Stars” is a manager on the Independent pro wrestling independent circuit.  On this episode, we talk with Lucky about how he got into the pro wrestling business, working with other pro wrestlers and promotions, and much more! Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps TShirt, come on the...

Tom Filsinger is an entrepreneur, professor, and pro wrestling fan. He owns and operates Filsinger Games and Filsinger Publishing. He is also a lecturer in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Northern Arizona University. On this episode we talk to Tom about his childhood, becoming a fan of pro wrestling, creating and developing games and much more! Subscribe to our podcast today! If you be...

“Superstar” Steve has been in the pro wrestling business for over 20 years! He is the current WLW Heavyweight Champion. On this episode, we talk with Steve about how he got into the pro wrestling business, working with other pro wrestlers and promotions, 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...