Outlaws to Independents

On this episode Beau is alone as he digs into his audio vault to take a look at his July 4th bookings over the years. Including the worst 4th he has ever had. Plus, a HUGE update to the story from just weeks ago. Judy Lee's new YouTube channel - (1) Gypsies on Parade - YouTube SSW, Beau James, and Outlaws to Independents T Shirts - https://teekostore.com/ If you would like to make a donation to th...

With Beau expanding his promotion to Alabama and Jon's work on dark side of the Ring. It has been hectic, but good news. A new episode is here. An episode about nothing, well kind of. Join us as we talk about the upcoming season of Darkside of The Ring, growing older, the work and schedule Beau and Judy are doing, Judy reads a dm, Hall of Fame in Waterloo and a new Jimmy story! Beau and Judy on WH...

On this episode Jon and Beau review the Wrestling with Trump documentary from UK TV that Beau started in. They also take a look back at the Mark Curtis Memorial 2000. Chad Olson from the Hall of Fame in Iowa joins them to preview this year's Hall of Fame Weekend. Judy Lee reads another DM. George Tragos/Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame tickets - tinyurl.com/tnt2026 Judy Lee's new YouTube chann...

On this episode Jon and Beau talk kids, Buc-ee's, NFL films impact on wrestling, and Beau goes on a rant! All before they cover April 99 Independents in Kentucky, North Carolina, and British Columbia. Plus, Judy Lee reads a DM. If you would like to help Doug Vines - Fundraiser by AmandaJessica VinesHart : Support Doug Vines' Health and Mobility Needs Judy Lee's new YouTube channel - (1) Gypsies on...

On the episode Beau and Jon talk baseball, travel, the passing of Dennis Condrey, Waterloo, and our subject is the GWF and NWA April 1993. Also, Judy Lee joins us to read another creepy DM. All of this and more!!! Judy Lee's new YouTube channel - (1) Gypsies on Parade - YouTube SSW, Beau James, and Outlaws to Independents T Shirts - https://teekostore.com/ If you would like to make a donation to t...

We discuss all kinds of Outlaw wrestling from across North America. There was an outlaw promotional war in Phoenix. The WWF continued to back an opposition group in Quebec. A Kentucky promotion has a fake of every famous masked wrestler from the territories. Also, we talk about promotions in Kentucky, California, and North Carolina. Judy Lee returns to read another message from a creep. Jon plays...

On this episode Beau and Jon talk about a promotion and school on the Gulf Coast headed by Scott Armstrong. We then have a conversation on how has Beau and Southern States Wrestling has last so long!? A lot of great information for young wrestlers and new promoters. Judy Lee's new YouTube channel - (1) Gypsies on Parade - YouTube SSW, Beau James, and Outlaws to Independents T Shirts - https://teek...

On the first episode of the year Jon and Beau answer questions sent in by listeners. Subjects include Ian Rotten, Tony Rumble, bad advice, worst venues, favorite venues, Jimmie fighting back, Knoxville territory, and more. Jon plays Outlaw name or not. Judy Lee Taylor joins us for a new segment. All of this and more!! SSW, Beau James, and Outlaws to Independents T Shirts - https://teekostore.com/...

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Beau and Jon! On this episode we take a look at The Poffo's ICW and World League Wrestling from December 1980. Chad Olson joins us to play Jon in pro wrestling trivia. Jon also plays outlaw name or not and Beau tells his favorite Jimmie story. If you would like to make a donation to this podcast you can with PayPal to kingofkingsport@gmail.com THANKS! If you...

Happy Thanksgiving!!! On this episode Jon and Beau take a look through the 1983 Yearbooks of Wrestling Revue and Ring's Wrestling Magazines. We cover promotions from all across North America. How many places was Lord Zoltan wrestling at in 1983? Who else were the well travels independent wrestlers of the time? How were these guys getting booked on WWF and other TVs? Plus, Jon has a funny story abo...

On this episode Jon and Beau are joined by Barry Frost to talk about Arizona outlaws of the 70s & 80s. This is the wildest group of outlaws you may ever hear about! Subjects include the fans, a homicide, an attempted homicide, a dirty cop, and a S&M prostitution dungeon. This is some of the craziest stuff ever!!! Plus, a new Jimmie story, Jon plays outlaw name or not and more. Coming Soon...

Episode 24 of Outlaws to Independents - October 1983 - On this episode Jon and Beau take a look at the outlaw scene across North America. Including a newspaper story from Arizona that will blow your mind. Also, the end days Poffo's ICW and Greater St. Louis Wrestling Club. Who was really running an all-Women's promotion? Beau opens his date book from October 2004. Jon plays Outlaw name or not and...

On this episode Jon and Beau take a look at The National Independent Wrestling Network booklet from 1993. The booklet was put together by Bill Needham from PWI. The book listed wrestlers, referees, managers, promoters, schools, and clubs associated with indie wrestling at the time. Some of the names you will know, some you will not know. Some even Beau did not know. or remember. Also, Jon will pla...

On this episode Jon and Beau take you back to September 1983. This is in the time range that the outlaw/independent movement begins to rapidly grow. Regions and cities that here booming with territory action just a short time before are now being battled over by starts ups. What cities had a three-way battle being fought by the WWF, NWA, and an outlaw?> How many "world Champions" were in pro wr...

On this episode Jon and Beau answer questions from you the listeners. Question about the East Tennessee War, Tracy Smothers, Darkiside of the Ring, Al Getz, and many more. Beau tells an all time classic rib story involving Smothers and JBL. We also have BIG news, updates, announcements, a new Jimmie story, and Jon Plays Outlaw Wrestler or not. Coming Soon Outlaws to Independents, Southern States W...

Welcome to the new Beau James Show here on the Outlaws to Independents Network. On the episode Beau takes a look at the careers of Ron Wright and Whitey Caldwell. How did their rivalry start? Why did Whitey not wrestle in his hometown for 3 years? Why did Ron become Whitey's partner? Who killed the Kingsport territory? Who brought it back? All these questions and much more history! If you would li...

On this episode we take a look at part two of Bert Prentices life in wrestling. We cover from 1990-1996. Bert in the LPWA, USWA, Global, Big D, CWI and starting OMW. Did Bert really run outlaw vs. USWA while working for them? Why was he going to Indianapolis every week while working for the USWA. How and why did he start in Jonesboro Arkansas? What future WCW and WWF stars were working with Bert e...

WHy was Randy Savage mad at the magazines? Why were the territories mad at the magazines over ICW? Did Andre the Giant really have a part in an outlaw promotion in Canda? Jim Wilson and Thunderbolt Patterson shut down for the third and final time. What was going on in Arizona? Who was running outlaw in Tennessee? All of this plus updates, a Jimmie story, Jon plays Outlaw Name or Not and much more!...

Episode 18 - Going Viral No this is not a political debate or any of that. This is the story of the media fire storm 8 years ago. Jon and Beau are joined by "The Progressive Liberal" Daniel Richards. We will for the first time tell the story of going viral 8 years. How did this all happen? What did the media get right and wrong? Which news crews were cool? Who were jerks? How did the other wrestle...

On this episode Jon and Beau take a look at Outlaw Wrestling from 1981 covered by Tom Burk's new letter. We have a special surprise guest on to talk about something big this summer. Also talk of Sabu, Darkside of The Ring, and a very funny Jimmie story. What is Dallas Montgomery remembered for by the boys? All of this and so much more If you would like to make a donation to this podcast you can wi...

On This episode Beau is riding solo as Jon is away for DSOR duties. Beau has updates from the last episode. Then he does a deep dive into Mays of the past in Southern States Wrestling featuring talk of Wahoo McDaniel, Robert Fuller, Jimmy Golden, Tracy Smother, Ricky Morton, Mark Curtis, Bobby Fulton, and many more. What happens when the WWE calls Smothers for a meeting the day of a huge SSW run?...

On this episode Jon and Beau talk about Outlaw wrestling promotions covered in Wrestling Revue Magazine in April of 1980 and 1983. We cover promotions from West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Arizona, Tennessee, and The Carolinas. Many familiar names are talked about like Johnny Valiant, Bobo Brazil, Bobby Fulton, Lord Zoltan, Candi Devine, Sherri Martell, Jimmy Powell, Billy Travis. We also talk about...

On this episode Beau is without Jon due to scheduling conflicts. Beau has some updates for you. You will hear about two special people in Beau's life Scotty McKeever and Buddy Landel. We go back into the patreon archives to bring you some great stories. Also talked about on this episode are The Hardy Boyz, D Lo Brown, Jimmy Snuka, Wahoo McDaniel, Chris Walker, Scott Sterling, Joe Wheeler, and two...

On this episode Beau and Jon take a deep dive into the first part of promoter/manager Bert Prentice's career (early life to 1990). How did Bert get involved in wrestling? Who was Shirley Dillon? Other than pro wrestling what was Bert promoting? Where did Bert promote in the 80s? What young wrestlers did Bert help? Who stole North Dakota from Bert? What did Tully Blanchard vs. Ricky Steamboat draw...

PG-13 on this episode as Beau gets fired up On this episode Jon and Beau talk about the upcoming season of Darkside of The Ring, the Southern States Wrestling 34th Anniversary Spectacular, MLB umpires, carnies in wrestling and our subject for the episode some of what Beau misses in wrestling. Which leads to a discussion on pro wrestling school. We also have a very funny Jimmie story. If you would...