Bumps and Thumps

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...

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 Expr...

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...

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 wre...

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: Facebo...

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 th...

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/grou...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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!...

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...

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...

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...

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 wrest...

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...

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 oth...

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...

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 oth...

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...

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 invol...

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 project...

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 oth...

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 p...