The Retro Wrestling Archive Podcast Network

Episode 50 of Retro Wrestling with Gene Jackson is a milestone and it delivers in a big way. In Part One of this special two part interview, Gene sits down with Kurt Beyer, the son of legendary masked icon "The Intelligent, Sensational Destroyer" aka Dick Beyer, for one of the most fascinating and personal conversations in the history of the show. This isn’t just another wrestling interview… this...

This week's "special edition" of Shootin' The Shiznit is dedicated to Bobby Eaton. Brian Tramel sits down with Brian Thompson to talk about Bobby along with audio from the memorial service, clip with Bobby talking with Tramel and P3 RADIO appearance of Bobby.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Continental Championship Wrestling from August 10, 1985 brings family warfare, steel cage tension, and some of the most underrated in-ring work of the territory era. This week: • Robert Fuller shocks everyone by aligning with Bullet Bob Armstrong against his family!  • A steel cage “Loser Leaves Town” showdown is signed against Ron Fuller & Jimmy Golden  • Adrian Street delivers a technical sh...

This week on Dangerous Conversations, Doug Gilbert and Tommy “Wildfire” Rich open the floor to the fans and you know that means NOTHING is off limits! In this episode: The guys break down their picks for the greatest masked wrestlers of all time—from Mr. Wrestling II to The Interns and beyond A deep dive into gimmick matches.....what worked, what didn’t, and why some of those wild stipulations act...

Brad Skimahorn joined Brian Tramel for a new episode of "Shootin' The Shiznit" for Episode 460! BT & Brad talk about growing up as a fan, "Lethal Injection," why drop the Mercury name?, Uncle Mikey, when did tag team psychology click?, tag teams that are studied, Roscoe Eats Lisa and much more !  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

What(or who) really killed Memphis Wrestling? In this special bonus episode of Retro Wrestling, Gene Jackson tells the story of "Larry Burton", the businessman who walked into the USWA in the mid-1990s with a plan to “modernize” the territory… and instead became forever tied to its collapse. Gene breaks down: How Burton entered the USWA through Jerry Lawler The risky business deals, investor money...

Long time fan Mike Gunter joins Brian Tramel for a new episode of "Shootin' The Shiznit" for Episode 436! Mike & BT talk about growing up as a fan, going to the live shows, tag teams, meeting wrestling at retail stereo store job, kayfabe sheets, VCRs, Dave Meltzer, Cornette's surprise birthday party and much more!  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

 Episode #19 of Cassette Wrestling News continues the series' real-time documentation of professional wrestling's most volatile transition period, as the shockwaves from Ric Flair's jump to the WWF and the post-SummerSlam fallout continue to ripple through every major promotion. With the dust now settling from the chaos of the previous issues, Jeff Osborne and John Seaton settle into a more reflec...

(90s All Japan Women’s Wrestling Watchalong w/ Guest Bob Anderson) This week on Retro Wrestling with Gene Jackson, we step WAY outside the comfort zone and into something that might completely change how you look at wrestling. Joining Gene is returning guest (and Retro WCW podcast co-host) “Broadcast” Bob Anderson, and together they dive into a 1993 All Japan Women’s Wrestling classic that is wide...

The Posse joined Brian Tramel for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit” for Episode 447! Simon & Lil’Chris talked about growing up being a fan, how they met,being on Memphis TV, Hits, Misses, MVP and much more ! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

“The Gun Show” Brett Michaels joins Brian Tramel for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit” for Episode 406 ! Brett & BT talk about growing up as a fan, wanting to be a pro wrestler, wrestling in Mississippi, EPW, wrestling for me in CCW, Memphis Wrestling is back, Memphis Legends and much more !  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The boots are off. The crowds are gone. And for the first time… the conversation ISN'T about wrestling. Welcome to the debut episode of Beyond Wrestling w/Robb, where host Robb Helt pulls back the curtain and steps into the Neutral Corner Lounge, a place where the gimmicks fade, the stories get real, and you finally meet the person behind the persona. And for the very first episode, Robb sits down...

Rylee Rockett joins Brian Tramel for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit” for Episode 382! This is an episode in ROCKTOBER the “Month of Morton” series that features episodes about Ricky Morton ! Rylee & BT talk about becoming a fan, favorite wrestlers, when did you find out it was a work?, heel or babyface?, training at “School of Morton,” Crazy Steve, working with the guys, Flawless, Tess...

This week on Retro Wrestling with Gene Jackson , we dive deep into one of the most fascinating and under documented territories in wrestling history, the Mississippi promotion run by the Culkin family. Gene is joined by Gil Culkin, author of The Mississippi Wrestling Territory: The Untold Story , for a revealing conversation about:  The legendary George “Curtis” Culkin and his wrestling roots dati...

Gene Jackson and Bob Anderson are back as the Retro Wrestling Re-View WCW journey through 1989 continues and just two weeks after Halloween Havoc, WCW is already back on TBS with Clash of the Champions IX: New York Knockout! Broadcast live from Troy, New York, this Clash features one of the most emotionally charged main events of the year, an I Quit Match between Ric Flair and Terry Funk but that’...

Gene Jackson and Robb Helt are back for another deep dive into the wild world of Continental Championship Wrestling, and this episode from July 20, 1985 is a perfect snapshot of why CCW was one of the most entertaining and unpredictable territories of the 1980s. This week delivers peak Continental energy: Ron Fuller & the Stud Stable tightening their grip on the territory A fiery Austin Idol p...

Chris Van Vliet joins Brian Tramel for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit” for Episode 368 !!! Chris & BT talk about starting as a fan, fandom, training to be a wrestler,YouTube channel, AEW, interviewing stars, the Rock, interviewing Enzo, and much more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Beau James joins Brian Tramel for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” On Episode 327, Beau joins BT for the the 3rd annual “Memphis in May” series by talking about carny, growing up as a fan, getting into the business, Power Pro, payoff heat, Buddy Wayne, Jimmy Valiant, Tony Williams, Alan Steel, Derrick King, Brandon Baxter and more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Royce Isaacs joins Brian Tramel for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” On Episode 319, Royce & BT talk about quarantine, being off the road, working with the NWA, watching wrestling as a kid, PCO, BT has heat with Latimer, Paragon Pro Wrestling, Championship Wrestling from Hollywood, blood in wrestling, Tiger King, murder shows and much more!! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From his early days growing up in Boston during the WWWF era… to surviving brutal tryouts under Gene Anderson and Nelson Royal… to training in the infamous Hart Dungeon… Bob Blackburn’s journey into professional wrestling was anything but ordinary  We dive deep into: The insane 250-man tryout that only four survived Training under Gene Anderson (and what those “tryouts” were really like) Stu Hart,...

Episode #17 of Cassette Wrestling News marks a dramatic turning point for the series, as Jeff Osborne hosts the show solo in the immediate aftermath of John Seaton’s on-air meltdown and departure. What follows is a sprawling, information heavy, and emotionally charged episode that captures the wrestling world in absolute upheaval during the summer of 1991.   The episode is dominated by the Ric Fla...

P3 Radio’s Josh Briley joins Brian Tramel for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit” for Episode 364 !!! Josh & BT talk about growing up as a wrestling fan, his uncle “Nightmare” Danny Davis, his grandma, Bullet Bob story, Nightmares history, going to Louisville, Fred the wrestling dummy, why podcast? and much more !! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

OVW Heavyweight Champion Tony Gunn joins Brian Tramel for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” On Episode 340, Tony & BT talk about growing up as a fan, building a wrestling ring, training with Derrick King, an angle with BT, moving to Louisville, KY, working OVW, Al Snow, “The Gunn Show,” Sami Calihan, being offered a job at IMPACT, No Ropes Match and much more ! ★ Support this podcast on...

It’s time for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit!” Kayfabe Flicks: Ep 3! Brian Tramel is joined by P3 Radio’s Richard Mullikin & Josh Briley for Episode 304. In this episode they review the movie “Hell Comes To Frogtown” with Roddy Piper. Fun show !! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

JP Zarka of Pro Wrestling Stories .com joins Brian Tramel for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” On Episode 297, JP & BT sit down to talk about being a fan, Coliseum videos, wrestling books, starting the website, stories on website, Bret Hart, Titanes en el Ring and more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★