The Retro Wrestling Archive Podcast Network

This week on Retro Wrestling with Gene Jackson , we sit down with one of the most unique and misunderstood characters of the 1990s wrestling boom.....Maxx Payne. From the New Japan Pro Wrestling dojo system to Memphis, WCW, and the WWF, Maxx opens up about a career that was anything but conventional. He talks about training in Japan alongside Chris Benoit, the culture shock of Memphis wrestling, t...

It’s time for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Brian Tramel sits down with “Pro Wrestling Between the Sheets” Bob Magee for Episode 285. They talk about “Toys for Tots,” Mauro Ranallo controversy, Wednesday Night Wars, Starrcade and more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Step back into the Boutwell Auditorium for another wild week of Continental Championship Wrestling as Gene and Robb continue their deep dive series through the summer of 1985. This week delivers everything that made CCW must-see territory TV, chaotic angles, masked mayhem, stiff title matches, baffling production choices, and a main event finish designed to make you buy a ticket next week, brother...

It’s time for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Brian Tramel sits down with for Episode 274 with Adam Parsons of the Jarrett Parsons Wrestling TV ROKU channel. Adam & talk about tape trading, the libraries of old wrestling, growing up as a fan, deal with Amazon Prime, meeting up with Jerry Jarrett, process of making a ROKU channel, Best of Bruiser Brody release, Billy Jack Haynes, Corny...

Live from 304 Studios in Jonesboro, Arkansas, BT welcomes longtime wrestling fan, smart mark extraordinaire, and Retro Wrestling Re-View Continental Podcast co-host Robb Helt for a wide ranging, often hilarious, and surprisingly revealing conversation. In this episode, Robb traces his journey from a six year old kid accidentally discovering wrestling on WTBS… to following the territory system acro...

Inside EPW returns with a brand new episode as we build toward Fury in the Fifth 2 and take a look back at some of the biggest moments from last year’s event. This episode features: • A flashback to K-Swiss’ heated confrontation with Scott Steiner • K-Swiss vs. "Big Trouble" Ben Bishop • Dorian Vain challenging Thom Latimer for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship • Exclusive interviews from Rom...

Special Guest Host: Robb Helt This week on Retro Wrestling with Gene Jackson, we go BIG… literally. Gene is joined by special guest co-host Robb Helt, and together they sit down with the man behind one of the most intimidating masked gimmicks of the 1980s, “Lord Humongous” Jeff Van Camp. From a 6’9", 300 pound defensive tackle at the University of Louisville to becoming one of the most feared mons...

Gene Jackson joins us with 'Locals to Legends: E149”. “Kung Fu” Donnie Janela for Episode 260 of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Donnie talks about his new discovery, One Fall Power Factory, QT Marshall, martial arts, Chris Crunk, Cabana Man Dan, Alabama wrestling, Ernest Miller, landscape of indie wrestling and much more ! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 Flair...

It’s time for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Brian Tramel sits down with for Episode 256 with Carmela Panfil. Carmela talks about being a fan, feeding the wrestlers, their store, cutting Tommy Rich’s hair, Rasslin Radio, Joel Goodhart, Buddy Rogers, Dominic DeNuccI, Jay Strongbow, Andre The Giant, working for the WWF, Jimmy Hart and much more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The debut episode of In The Studio with BT kicks off in a big way as BT sits down face-to-face at 304 Studios in Jonesboro, Arkansas with one of the most authentic voices in modern Memphis wrestling: Mike Anthony From growing up in Chicago watching WWF Superstars and Saturday Night’s Main Event… to discovering wrestling through magazines like Pro Wrestling Illustrated… to thinking you could just “...

On Episode #9 of the Retro Wrestling Re-View WCW Podcast, Gene Jackson and Bob Anderson fire up Halloween Havoc ’89: Settling the Score from the Philadelphia Civic Center, a show that’s equal parts “WCW at its most ambitious” and “WCW at its most… WCW.” This is the night of the infamous Thunder Cage, where the company tries to sell you on an “electrified” super-structure while the undercard does i...

Live from the 304 Studios in Jonesboro (and Gene’s undisclosed bunker in Gadsden, Alabama), BT & Gene are back with another chaotic, unfiltered episode of WTF News Desk and this one covers EVERYTHING. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

It’s time for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Brian Tramel sits down with Joel Goodhart for Episode 251. Joel talks about Rasslin Radio, TWA, bus trips, Blue Meanie, Dennis Coralluzzo,, Todd Gordon, Paul Heyman and much more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

It’s time for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit!” Kayfabe Flicks: Ep 2! Brian Tramel is joined by P3 Radio’s Richard Mullikin & Josh Briley for Episode 250. In the first segment, they review the adult movie “Girls in Wrestling.” BT is then joined by writer & director Ricky Greenwood and actresses Ariel X & Sinn Sage to talk about the movie. Fun show !! ★ Support this podcast on Pa...

This week on Retro Wrestling with Gene Jackson , Gene sits down with fellow wrestling podcaster Rick Del Santo for a deep dive conversation into old school fandom, tape trading, territory wrestling, and the art of interviewing the forgotten names of the business. Rick has built a reputation for tracking down wrestlers you haven’t heard from in years, guys like Vladimir Koloff, Jimmy “the Original...

It’s time for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” In this special edition BT & P3 Radio simultaneously release Episode 100 of P3 Radio as Episode 235 of STS for a tribute episode to Brian Christopher. The show features interviews from Randy Hales, Bill Dundee, Dustin Starr, Dr. Tom Prichard, “Nightmare” Danny Davis, Glen Ruth (Headbanger Thrasher), Del Rios (Spellbinder/Phantasio) and Jef...

Gene Jackson joins the STS brand with 'Locals to Legends: E140”. 2 Fly Ty is Gene’s guest for Episode 230 of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Ty is a star who is quickly rising on the Alabama indy scene as well as in Georgia. Ty talks about how he got in the business, how he went from Tyler Swagger to 2 Fly Ty, the ultimatum that brought on the new character and more. A fun and insightful conversation with...

The Retro Wrestling Re-View Continental series continues as Gene Jackson and Robb Helt move deeper into 1985 Continental Championship Wrestling, examining how the promotion was evolving during one of the most competitive eras in wrestling history. As national expansion was reshaping the industry, Continental worked to establish itself as a serious Southern territory alternative, blending tradition...

It’s time for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit!” "Kayfabe Flicks" joins the STS Brand! Brian Tramel is joined by P3 Radio’s Richard Mullikin & Josh Briley for Episode 231. In the first segment, they review the movie “Chasing Molly” featuring Kurt Angle. BT is then joined by producer & actress Shelley Pack to talk about the movie. Fun show !! Subscribe for new episodes every week!   F...

It’s time for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit!” Brian Tramel is joined by Memphis Monroe for Episode 229. In this interview Monroe talks about training with The Sheik, working with the Poffos, the concession stand brawl, scaffold match, working for the WWE, 20/20 incident, Montreal screw job and much more ! (DISCLAIMER: “Memphis Monroe” is a parody comedy gimmick of Gene Jackson, BT got a l...

On this episode of the Retro Wrestling Re-View WCW Podcast, Gene Jackson and Bob Anderson revisit and watch Clash of the Champions: Fall Brawl ’89, a show that perfectly encapsulates WCW’s strengths, weaknesses, and creative contradictions at the end of the decade. Recorded live on September 12, 1989, this Clash features marquee names, promising feuds, and multiple moments where WCW almost gets ev...

It’s time for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit!” Brian Tramel is joined by Dutch Mantell for Episode #226. Dutch talks VICELAND, meeting Donald Trump, Puerto Rico, Memphis Wrestling, Jack Swagger, WWE run and much more ! 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 p...

Episode #16 of Cassette Wrestling News is one of the most volatile, controversial, and infamous installments, capturing the absolute breaking point of early-90s wrestling fandom as the business spirals into scandal, chaos, and internal collapse. The episode is dominated by the aftermath of Ric Flair’s departure from WCW, with hosts John Seaton and Jeff Osborne unleashing sustained fury at Jim Herd...

It’s time for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit” Brian Tramel is joined by Matt Koon. for Episode #210 . Matt joins BT to talk about growing up as a fan, Pro Wrestling Torch, starting with Conrad Thompson & Bruce Prichard, Dutch Mantell, Terri Runnels, Madusa, Why It Ended, Jonny Fairplay, working with Vince Russo and more!! Sponsored by @ SpunkLube ,and bluechew.com (Promo code: STS) Tha...