The Retro Wrestling Archive Podcast Network

It’s time for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Brian Tramel and Gene Jackson bring you “THE WTF News Desk.” Gene and BT bring you an insider’s perspective to the bizarre happenings in the squared circle. From outlandish storylines to mind-bending maneuvers, THE WTF News Desk is your go-to source for all things unconventional in the fight world . This is a public episode. If you would like...

In this special milestone episode, Gene Jackson sits down with his friend, Co-Author, and Tag Team Legend Wolfie D for a candid, unfiltered conversation about their brand new book, 'A Tale of Two Wolves'.  Gene and Wolfie pull back the curtain on how the project came together, the wild summer of co-writing Wolfie's life story, the personal battles and emotional breakthroughs that fueled Wolfie’s s...

Steve Crawford joins Brian Tramel for a new episode of the flagship show “Shootin’ The Shiznit”! On episode 832, Steve & BT talk about this past weekend’s Wrestling Legends Reunion & Jerry "The King" Lawler Celebration. Originally hit the main feed 5.13.24 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlin...

It’s time for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit!” STS brings you the last episode in the 2nd Annual “Memphis In May.” Brian Tramel is joined by longtime fan & friend Steve Crawford for Episode 224. In the this interview Steve talks about growing up as as fan of Memphis Wrestling, wrestling angles, Lance Russell, Lawler in Polynesian Wrestling, how did he meet BT, Bobby Eaton and much more...

This week, Gene Jackson had a conversation with one of the most respected voices of wrestling’s territory wrestling era, Terry Sullivan, the legendary announcer from Big Time Wrestling in Detroit and WWA’s Bruiser Bedlam in Indianapolis! Terry takes us on a journey back to Cobo Hall, recalling what it was like working for The Sheik (Ed Farhat) and witnessing firsthand the blood, chaos, and magic t...

Episode 10 What happens when someone sends you a box of cassettes from the 1990s? You put them out as a podcast ! Sit back and take a trip to the past for Cassette Wrestling News. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin called this the first ever podcast ! These cassettes were mailed every issue to subscribers during the heyday of wrestling fanzines. Jeff Osborne & John Seaton would sit down and put out an...

What happens when someone sends you a box of cassettes from the 1990s? You put them out as a podcast ! Sit back and take a trip to the past for Cassette Wrestling News. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin called this the first ever podcast ! These cassettes were mailed every issue to subscribers during the heyday of wrestling fanzines. Jeff Osborne & John Seaton would sit down and put out an episode of...

Episode 7 What happens when someone sends you a box of cassettes from the 1990s? You put them out as a podcast ! Sit back and take a trip to the past for Cassette Wrestling News. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin called this the first ever podcast ! These cassettes were mailed every issue to subscribers during the heyday of wrestling fanzines. Jeff Osborne & John Seaton would sit down and put out an e...

This week, Gene sits down with the acclaimed wrestling author and historian Brian R. Solomon, the man behind two of the best biographies ever written about professional wrestling: Blood & Fire: The Unbelievable Real Life Story of The Original SheikIrresistible Force: The Life and Times of Gorilla Monsoon In this deep, candid conversation, Gene and Brian talk about: The creative process of tack...

Roger Smith was a master of disguise in the Memphis wrestling scene—whether he was Assassin No. 2 , Dirty Rhodes , The Intern , or The Flame , you could bet he was stirring up heat in every role he played. In this episode, Gene Jackson pulls the mask off one of Memphis’ most versatile villains and tells the story of a true territory journeyman who made everyone he worked with look like a star. Fro...

What happens when someone sends you a box of cassettes from the 1990s? You put them out as a podcast ! Sit back and take a trip to the past for Cassette Wrestling News. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin called this the first ever podcast ! These cassettes were mailed every issue to subscribers during the heyday of wrestling fanzines. Jeff Osborne & John Seaton would sit down and put out an episode of...

This week, we’re heading to February 3, 1990 , for one of the most infamous and absurd episodes of USWA Championship Wrestling —the day “Dr. Lawler, M.D.” decided to give Jeff Jarrett and Kerry Von Erich live steroid tests on television! From bogus lab results to beeping machines from Osceola, Arkansas, it’s pure Memphis chaos. This Week’s Madness Includes: • Jerry Lawler’s unlicensed medical debu...

Two suspended cops become tag team wrestlers called The Boston Bad Guys … and that’s only the second dumbest thing in this movie. Join Gene Jackson as he dives into this forgotten 80s wrestling oddity full of biker brawls, Cold War Russians, Sergeant Slaughter cameos, and patriotic nonsense that could only come from 1986! It’s Police Academy meets Rocky IV meets Body Slam … and it’s gloriously bad...

What happens when someone sends you a box of cassettes from the 1990s? You put them out as a podcast ! Sit back and take a trip to the past for Cassette Wrestling News. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin called this the first ever podcast ! These cassettes were mailed every issue to subscribers during the heyday of wrestling fanzines. Jeff Osborne & John Seaton would sit down and put out an episode of...

Brian Tramel was joined by Gene Jackson for the flagship show “Shootin’ The Shiznit." for episode 950. They talk about the "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert: The Uncrowned King of Professional Wrestling book, which was authored by Doug Gilbert & Gene. Chapters (00:00:00) - Memphis Wrestling (00:04:25) - Shooting the Shiznet (00:06:00) - Dean Jackson Returns to WTF News Desk (00:07:46) - Doug Gilbert o...

Gene Jackson joins Brian Tramel for a new episode of the flagship show “Shootin’ The Shiznit”! On episode 849, Gene & BT talk about this past weekend’s Memphis Wrestling Legends FanFest in Jonesboro, AR. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit!” Brian Tramel sits down with his “Was It Really THAT Good?” co-host Gene Jackson & Brennon Martin for Episode 149. BT & Gene talk about their fun Starrcast/ALL IN weekend. They chat about BT getting lost, how much did they pay for Starrcast, Meet & Greets - good & bad, negativity online about ALL IN, ICP debacle, Booker T...

Gene Jackson is back with another dive into the madness of Herb Abrams’ UWF Fury Hour ! Episode 18 has everything: Steve “The Wild Thing” Ray waves the flag and takes on Captain Lou’s nephew Carmine Albano (who almost breaks his neck). Paul “Mr. Wonderful” Orndorff squashes “The Beast” and calls out Dr. Death Steve Williams. Don Muraco and Captain Lou cut a surprisingly serious patriotic promo. So...

It’s time for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Brian Tramel and Gene Jackson bring you “THE WTF News Desk.” Gene and BT bring you an insider's perspective to the bizarre happenings in the squared circle and the octagon. From outlandish storylines to mind-bending maneuvers, THE WTF News Desk is your go-to source for all things unconventional in the fight world.   Check out our LINK OF ALL L...

It’s time for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Brian Tramel and Gene Jackson bring you “THE WTF News Desk.” Gene and BT bring you an insider's perspective to the bizarre happenings in the squared circle and the octagon. From outlandish storylines to mind-bending maneuvers, THE WTF News Desk is your go-to source for all things unconventional in the fight world. Check out our LINK OF ALL LIN...

It’s time for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Brian Tramel and Gene Jackson bring you “THE WTF News Desk.” Gene and BT bring you an insider's perspective to the bizarre happenings in the squared circle and the octagon. From outlandish storylines to mind-bending maneuvers, THE WTF News Desk is your go-to source for all things unconventional in the fight world. Check out our LINK OF ALL LIN...

It’s time for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Brian Tramel and Gene Jackson bring you “THE WTF News Desk.” Gene and BT bring you an insider's perspective to the bizarre happenings in the squared circle and the octagon. From outlandish storylines to mind-bending maneuvers, THE WTF News Desk is your go-to source for all things unconventional in the fight world. Check out our LINK OF ALL LIN...

It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin The Shiznit.” On Episode 74 Brian Tramel sits down for a 3rd time with Gene Jackson. They talk about him wrestling Carlito this past weekend & go step by step through the match. They also talk about Wrestlecade on how much it costs?, who did he meet?, Mil Mascaras in the elevator, New Jack, Honky Tonk Man, Jake Roberts, Dean Malenko, Bruce Pritchar...

Special theme episode today - “Wrestling with The King.” Dustin Starr and Gene Jackson join host Brian Tramel as they talk about having matches with Jerry “The King” Lawler. BT also talks about the night that Lawler broke Paul Heyman’s jaw. Chapters (00:00:02) - Dustin Starr on Working in Memphis Wrestling (00:03:48) - Let's Talk Wrestling (00:08:29) - Jerry Lawler's 30th Birthday (00:10:45) - Jer...

It’s time for a “special edition” of STSPOD ! “Was It Really THAT Good?” E30, Episode 764. Long time wrestling fans always talk fondly of the old days in professional wrestling, so Gene Jackson and Brian Tramel have joined forces to take a look at wrestling shows in the WWE VAULT or on YouTube. This episode they review Stan Frazier. After the Gene & BT are done - they answer “Was It Really THA...