The Retro Wrestling Re-View

This week on Retro Wrestling Re-View USWA, we dive into one of the strongest TV episodes of 1991 , a show where everything revolves around Eric Embry being the absolute worst human being possible… and it works beautifully. Gene Jackson, Josh Briley, and Brian Tramel break down an episode packed with consequences, continuity, and crowd investment, as the Lawler–Embry feud escalates from Leatherface...

The Retro Wrestling Re-View USWA Podcast rolls on with Episode #85, and this week’s episode is a perfect snapshot of early 1991 Memphis wrestling: bizarre gimmicks, Rutter chaos, accidental comedy, and angles that began to turn things around. Gene Jackson is joined by Josh Briley and Brian Tramel as they break down an unforgettable episode of USWA Championship Wrestling, Eric Embry promises the de...

The Retro Wrestling Re-View USWA Podcast rolls on with Episode #84, and this one has a little bit of everything — classic Memphis chaos, unforgettable characters, and the long-awaited return of the King! Gene Jackson is joined by Josh Briley and Brian Tramel as they break down this week’s episode of USWA Championship Wrestling, where Jerry Lawler finally steps back into the spotlight after a few w...

Merry Christmas from the Retro Wrestling Re-View USWA Podcast and welcome to our 2nd Annual Christmas Extravaganza, dropping on Christmas Eve and guaranteed to spread good cheer! Gene Jackson is joined by Josh Briley and Brian Tramel, with a very special return appearance from Richard Mulikin, back on the show for the first time in months. What follows is equal parts holiday celebration, therapy s...

The Retro Wrestling Re-View USWA Podcast is back, and this week’s episode is loaded! Gene Jackson is joined by Josh Briley and Brian Tramel, along with special guest Robb Helt, who brings a first hand fan perspective straight from Texas during one of the most chaotic periods in USWA history. Together, the crew breaks down the June 1, 1991 episode of USWA Championship Wrestling and there is no shor...

The Retro Wrestling Re-View USWA Podcast is back, and this week the gang tackles the May 25, 1991 edition of USWA Championship Wrestling . This week marks the quiet debut of Corey Maclin, co-hosting with Jerry “The King” Lawler, while the Texas vs. Tennessee war officially crosses the line into attempted murder territory . Episode highlights include: The surprise arrival of Corey Maclin: no explan...

Regardless of what we may have thought previously, this week's show is one of the wildest , most convoluted , frustrating and most head scratching episodes of USWA Championship Wrestling we’ve seen yet! From a legit knockout in the opening match…  to a southern-fried boardroom fiasco inside Eddie Marlin’s “office”… to Eddie Gilbert cutting the most honest babyface promo of his career… to Hurricane...

This week on the Retro Wrestling Re-View USWA Podcast, The Gang dives into one of the wildest episodes of 1991 USWA TV yet —complete with stolen titles, barbed wire, midget madness, Steve Keirn being absolutely DONE with Memphis, and a furious Bill Dundee GOING IN on Eric Embry! They cover: - Eric Embry steals the Southern Title with help from Dr. Tom in Dallas - Eddie Gilbert gets jumped by the D...

The gang is back with Episode #78 of the Retro Wrestling Re-View USWA Podcast! This week, Gene, Josh, and BT head to May 4th, 1991, a show remembered for one major moment: the USWA debut of Miss Texas (a young Jacqueline, long before WWE Hall of Fame status). This episode features:  • The debut and introduction of Miss Texas, hyped heavily by Dr. Tom Prichard and Eric Embry  • Eric Embry continuin...

The Retro Wrestling Re-View crew Gene Jackson, Josh Briley, and Brian Tramel head back to April 27, 1991, for another wild episode of USWA Championship Wrestling and the ongoing Tennessee vs. Texas war! This week brings hard hitting matches, vicious promos, and an endless battle over state pride between Tennessee and Texas! Here’s what’s on tap:  Dr. Tom Prichard turns up the aggression under Tojo...

It’s Episode #76, as Gene Jackson, Josh from P3 Radio, and BT from STSPod. Club dive into the April 20, 1991 episode of USWA Championship Wrestling and this one’s loaded! From "NIghtmare" (Uncle) Danny Davis taking on the masked El Grande Pistolero (aka Gypsy Joe) to Jerry Lawler’s unintentionally hilarious “hostage-style” doctor promo, the guys break down every wild moment. Hear their takes on Ed...

This week’s Retro Wrestling Re-View dives deep into USWA Championship Wrestling from April 13, 1991, a show loaded with chaos, blood, betrayal, and yes, even a "bare-ass spanking"!  Bill Dundee lays down the law on his wayward son Jamie Dundee (with a little help from the Texas Hangmen), Jeff Jarrett reveals his shocking mystery partner in Robert Fuller, and Eddie Gilbert unleashes one of the most...

The Retro Wrestling Re-View heads back to April 6, 1991, for another wild ride through USWA Championship Wrestling ! Gene Jackson, Josh Briley, and Brian Tramel dive deep into a loaded episode where every segment feels like chaos waiting to happen, beginning with "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert’s studio match, a cameo from Jerry Lawler’s doctor, and ending with one of the most unhinged promos in Memphis...

We’re back in the WMC Studios for another wild Saturday morning in Memphis, and this one might just be the craziest episode yet! On the March 30th, 1991 edition of USWA Championship Wrestling, the Texas Bunch crank the violence to 11, Danny Davis shows off a new haircut and a new attitude, and Jerry Lawler goes from Southern Gentleman to History Teacher as he corrects the "Texas Idiots". Highlight...

The Gang is back in the Retro Wrestling Archive Studios for another wild ride through USWA Championship Wrestling from March 23rd, 1991! This week’s episode delivers everything you love about Memphis mayhem, The Texas Bunch wreak havoc before the opening bell, Jackie Fargo sends in a promo from that sounds like he's on a "Walkie Talkie", and Steve Keirn returns to defend the honor of his old mento...

Step back to March 16, 1991 with this week’s Retro Wrestling Re-View: USWA Podcast ! Gene Jackson, Josh Briley (P3 Radio), and Brian Tramel (stspod.club) break down one of the wildest episodes yet, featuring: Jerry Lawler vs. Terry Funk – with Jackie Fargo as the “special” referee! The Texas Bunch (Eric Embry, Tom Prichard, Tojo Yamamoto) raising hell and crying foul. The arrival of the Texas Hang...

Step back into March 1991 with Episode #70 of the Retro Wrestling Re-View: USWA Podcast! Gene Jackson, Josh Briley, and Brian Tramel break down a classic Memphis TV leading into the last Mid-South Coliseum card before the move to the Pipkin Building. This week’s show features: A wild and unfiltered Terry Funk promo that set Memphis on fire  Jerry Lawler’s emotional announcement about possibly step...

Step back to March 2, 1991, as Gene Jackson, Josh Briley, and Brian Tramel dig into one of the wildest episodes of USWA Championship Wrestling ever! This week’s show features: The announcement of a four-man round-robin tournament featuring Jerry Lawler, Eddie Gilbert, Steve Austin, and Jeff Jarrett—but not everyone is happy about it, especially Eric Embry & Tom Prichard. Shocking interference...

On this week’s Retro Wrestling Re-View, the gang takes a deep dive into the February 23, 1991 episode of USWA Championship Wrestling!   The big story is the shocking unholy alliance of Jerry “The King” Lawler and “Hot Stuff” Eddie Gilbert, who agree to team up against Texans Eric Embry and Dr. Tom Prichard—but not without $25,000 bonds to guarantee they don’t turn on each other. We break down the...

The USWA in 1991 was chaos, and this week’s episode is no exception! Reviewing the 2/16/91 episode of USWA Championship Wrestling. Jamie Dundee officially ditches his dad and becomes J.C. Ice Baby Bill Dundee cuts a heartfelt apology promo… and gets mocked for it Stunning Steve Austin picks up a win with help from J.C. Dr. Tom Prichard won’t shut up on commentary Referees Paul Neighbors & Fran...

Retro Wrestling Re-View – Episode #66 - USWA Championship Wrestling – February 9, 1991   It’s Peak Memphis mayhem this week! Jerry Lawler & Jeff Jarrett are your NEW USWA Tag Champs… but before they can even celebrate, " Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert returns from “exile” to throw fire, cause chaos, and make it clear he’s here for Lawler’s head.   Meanwhile, Jamie Dundee proves to be the worst refer...

This week's Retro Re-View looks at the February 2, 1991 edition of USWA TV and more! Jackie Fargo is BACK in Memphis — and he’s the special referee for Monday night’s Tag Title Showdown between Lawler & Jarrett and The Fabulous Ones!   This week’s wild USWA action includes: Lawler saving The New Kids from a Fabulous Ones beatdown Tag Titles held up after last week’s controversial decision by J...

 This week's USWA episode of USWA for January 26, 1991 brings us: Lawler vs. Garvin with a mind boggling ending! Dundee swears revenge after a brutal Fabs/Cornette beatdown "Prime Time" Brian Lee is now teaming with Jeff Gaylord  Redman Rumble Royal announced for Monday night! (aka the Redneck Royal Rumble) Bloody ambushes, wild six-man tags, and Bruno moves UPTOWN! Classic Memphis mayhem from sta...

This week’s USWA episode for January 19, 1991 was shorter than usual but there was a lot packed into it! Jim Cornette and the Fabulous Ones double down on the bounty business – now coming for Jeff Jarrett too! A heated World Tag Team Title defense: The Fabs vs. Jerry Lynn & Cody Michaels Robert Fuller rides back into town with the Pit Bulldogs and Curtis “US Male” Thompson in tow, that's right...

🎙️ Retro Wrestling Re-View USWA Podcast – Episode #62 📆 Reviewing USWA Championship Wrestling – January 12, 1991   💰 THE $100,000 BETRAYAL! The Fabulous Ones stab Jerry Lawler in the back, Eddie Gilbert skips town, and Cornette reveals the mastermind behind it all—TERRY FUNK?! Corny and the Fabs pull off one of the smoothest heel turns in Memphis history!   This episode has it all: 🔥 Tag title...