The Retro Wrestling Archive Podcast Network

Welcome to the premiere episode of Arc of an Angle, a new LIVE from the Archive! series where host Robb Helt is joined by Gene Jackson & Scottie Wince to take a deep dive look at one complete wrestling storyline from beginning to end. This first series goes back to World Class Championship Wrestling in 1988 for the beginning of the long running Eric Embry vs. Skandor Akbar / Devastation Incorp...

The Rick Del Santo Classic Wrestling Talk Podcast joins the Retro Wrestling Archive Podcast Network with a great old school interview featuring the original “Dirty White Boy”, Jimmy Powell. Rick sits down with Jimmy for a detailed look back at his unique journey through the wrestling business from breaking in as a teenager, building and renting out his own wrestling ring, working outlaw shows, and...

 It’s time for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Brian Tramel sits down again with Dustin Starr for Episode 241. Dustin talks about Championship Wrestling, Scorpio Sky, “big news,” WWE developmental, meeting with TNA, Jason Jordan, leaving the WWE and much more!  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this special episode of LIVE from the Archive!, we pause to remember and celebrate the life and career of Phil Hickerson, one of the toughest, most believable, and most underrated performers in Memphis wrestling history. Phil Hickerson was never just “another guy on the card.” Whether he was teaming with Dennis Condry as part of the Bicentennial Kings, working alongside names like Tojo Yamamoto...

On this episode of Get Your Bell Rung, host K.G. Landry sits down with Vicki Otis, known to wrestling fans as Princess Victoria, for a powerful and deeply personal conversation that goes far beyond the usual wrestling interview. Vicki discusses her upcoming book, Fighting the Wrong Side of the Sun: Becoming Princess Victoria , and opens up about the difficult road that led her into professional wr...

Welcome to the debut episode of The Hang, a new show on the Retro Wrestling Archive Podcast Network featuring Uncle Frank, “El Jefe” Alex Jaffe, and J.R. Butcher. This first episode introduces the concept of the show: friends, creators, wrestling fans, and self proclaimed weirdos hanging out, talking wrestling, music, comedy, weed, life, and whatever else comes up along the way. On this episode, t...

On Episode #3 of the Retro Wrestling Re-View USWA Podcast, Gene Jackson is once again joined by Richard Mullikin and Josh Briley as the 1993 rewatch rolls into January 16, 1993, a week where angles overwhelm matches, storylines collide, and Memphis television stretches every possible minute of airtime. This episode is a textbook example of early ’93 USWA: endless promos, repeated run-ins, and one...

I t’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit!” Brian Tramel is joined by Dustin “Five” Starr for Episode 199. Dustin & BT talk about Championship Wrestling returning to Memphis. Dustin answers ALL the questions: who will be on the show?, how will it work?, what do all the old time wrestlers think?, and much more! Almost 44 mins! All the archived episodes are at stspod.club.  ★ S...

Episode #104 of the Retro Wrestling Re-View USWA Podcast takes Gene Jackson, Josh Briley, and Brian Tramel back to October 19, 1991, and this week’s USWA Championship Wrestling is… well, let’s just say Dave Brown picked a hell of a week to go on vacation. With Michael St. John flying solo at the desk, the show opens with a highlight reel of Eric Embry absolutely abusing Eddie Marlin, setting the s...

On Episode #5 of Beyond Wrestling w/Robb, On this episode Robb Helt sits down with Ray Russell, the voice and driving force behind the WrestleCopia Podcast Network, for a conversation that goes beyond the podcasts and into the person behind the microphone. Ray talks about growing up in Cleveland, discovering wrestling through magazines, tape trading, and early internet deep dives, and how a lifelo...

It’s time for the “special edition” of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Brian Tramel is joined by Dustin “Five” Starr for the “Memphis In May” series. They bring you the Cool Kids Countdown Ep 79 : “Dustin Starr’s Top 10 Memphis Tag Teams of All Time” for Episode 326. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Retro Wrestling Re-View Power Pro Wrestling Podcast is back with Episode #5 as Gene Jackson, Robb Helt and Brian Tramel dive into the May 15, 1998 episode of Power Pro Wrestling and this one is absolute Memphis wrestling chaos from start to finish. You can watch the full episode that's being reviewed this week at this link: https://youtu.be/zTSDI_yRtGA This week the crew discusses: Billy Joe T...

 “Newsstand vs Newsletter” embarks on a journey of one of the classic wrestling years: Were the PWI readers accurate with their assessment of talent? Were the Wrestling Observer Newsletter subscribers more right than wrong? Who do you think had their best year ? Tune in and see what they thought was “Top 100 Matches of Summer Slam” as part of the SUMMER CAST weekend for episode 616.  ★ Support thi...

Join us for a “special edition” of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” On Episode 311, Dustin Starr does a watch-a-long for "Future of WWE: The Story of FCW.” Dustin sits down and shares memories & facts about his time with FCW as he watches. He also answers questions during this FB live event ! Great commentary from a guy that was there ! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

One day early for this week’s Shootin’ the Shiznit Episode 47, Season 3. Dustin Starr joins BT this week for an edition of “wrestling with the stars” titled “Wrestling with FIVE Starr.” Dustin talks about Don Bass, Doug Gilbert, Stan Lee, Austin Lane, Brickhouse Brown, Matt Hardy, James Storm, Billy Gunn, Rikishi, Jeff Jarrett, XPac, Buff Bagwell, Derrick King, Zack Ryder, Bill Dundee, Matt Strike...

This week the Gang revisits an interesting week in Memphis wrestling history where years before WWE's Taboo Tuesday "Interactive Pay Pay Per View was a thing, the USWA asks fans to CALL IN and vote for their "dream match". Episode Highlights: Taboo Saturday: The team analyzes the USWA's version of fan-voted matchmaking, where viewers called in to determine the card for the Mid-South Coliseum. The...

It’s time for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Brian Tramel brings you, “THE WTF News Desk.” BT brings 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. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Step inside the wild world of late-90s Memphis wrestling as Gene Jackson sits down with former Power Pro Wrestling standout Lance Jade for an incredible long-form conversation about his wrestling journey, the rise and fall of Power Pro, and the chaos of the Memphis territory in its final years.  Lance opens up about:  Training in Don Bass’ legendary “barn” in Jericho, Arkansas   Meeting The Ultima...

The first season of the Retro Wrestling Re-View USWA Podcast rolls on as Gene Jackson, Richard Mullikin, and Josh Briley dive into Week 2 of January 1993 in the wild world of United States Wrestling Association!  This week’s episode features: Brian Christopher continuing his obsession with shaving people bald  Jeff Jarrett defending the Southern Heavyweight Title  Jerry Lawler threatening to knock...

Join Robb Helt and Chad Anderson for Episode #2 of LIVE from the Archive as they take a deep dive into one of the hottest periods in the history of Memphis Wrestling and they’re joined by none other than legendary promoter/booker Randy Hales! This episode centers around the legendary March 1986 feud involving: Jerry Lawler Bill Dundee Buddy Landel Dutch Mantell The guys break down: The March 8, 19...

This week on the Retro Wrestling Re-View Continental Wrestling Podcast , Gene Jackson and Robb Helt head back to Birmingham for another wild episode of Continental Championship Wrestling from August 24, 1985 and this one has a little bit of everything. From "Exotic" Adrian Street twisting Roy Lee Welch into knots to more Nightmare "Twin Magic" to Fuller & Golden gloating about what they did to...

Episode #4 of the Retro Wrestling Re-View Power Pro Wrestling Podcast is here, and this week Gene Jackson, Brian Tramel, and Robb Helt dive into one of the wildest episodes of 1998 Power Pro Wrestling TV! By Episode 4, things are starting to take shape and you see the angles starting to come together. This week’s episode features: The crowning of the FIRST Young Guns Champion in a 14-man Battle Ro...

“Newsstand vs Newsletter” embarks on a journey of one of the classic wrestling years: Were the PWI readers accurate with their assessment of talent? Were the Wrestling Observer Newsletter subscribers more right than wrong? Who do you think had their best year ? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

“Newsstand vs Newsletter” embarks on a journey of one of the classic wrestling years: Were the PWI readers accurate with their assessment of talent? Were the Wrestling Observer Newsletter subscribers more right than wrong? Who do you think had their best year ? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

(Originally released as Issue #61 — Archive / Patreon Edition)  Episode #21 of Cassette Wrestling News finds the wrestling world settling into an uneasy new normal, as the consequences of industry consolidation, talent migration, and creative stagnation become impossible to ignore. With the shock of recent upheavals fading, CWN turns its focus toward the long-term damage — and the few remaining br...