UWF FuryCast Ep. 15 – Iceman vs. DeBeers: Blood, Belts, and Bad Decisions In this episode of The UWF FuryCast, Gene Jackson covers the long-awaited grudge match between Iceman King Parsons and Colonel DeBeers! Broadcast live from the Grand Ballroom of the Penta Hotel, Fury Hour Episode 15 is loaded with action: Iceman King Parsons finally gets his revenge on DeBeers briefly at least.. "Cowboy" Bob Orton destroys Sonny Blaze Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff squashes Chris Michaels Dr. Death flattens the future Johnny Grunge Captain Lou’s Corner gets Iceman FIRED UP! Cactus Jack goes all “Cactus Jack” on Mike Williams “Ask the Wrestlers”: Someone literally wrote in and asked Orndorff if he’s dead, I won’t spoil it here. Next week is HUGE: Paul Orndorff vs. Dr. Death in the main event! Join Gene Jackson for 30+ minutes of unfiltered, sarcastic coverage of one of the craziest episodes yet!

This week's Retro Wrestling with Gene Jackson is brought to you by our good friends at the KAYFABE CAVE in Pulaski, Tennesee! On this episode Gene brings back recent guest on the USWA, Bubba White to discuss his time as The Mighty Goliath. From his early days breaking into the business in the mid-80s to teaming with Big Bubba and Downtown Bruno as the unstoppable “Downtown Connection,” Bubba pulls back the curtain on his time in the CWA. Hear stories about working with legends like Jerry Lawler, Rocky Johnson, Jerry Blackwell, and the Midnight Rockers, plus wild road tales from traveling the Memphis loop, the truth about the Super Heavyweight Championship, and the night he broke his leg in the ring. Bubba also shares memories of an unforgettable 1991 tour of Japan, his impressions of future stars like Shawn Michaels and The Rock, and plenty of hilarious stories from wrestling’s wildest territory, including being chased around a football field during a match by Bill Dundee with a cattle prod, Goliath, Big Bubba, and Austin Idol take a trip to the Zoo, and fun times wrestling Uncle Elmer and Billy Travis. If you love classic Memphis wrestling, big-man brawls, and backstage tales you won’t hear anywhere else, you don’t want to miss this one!

It’s time for a “special edition” of STS ! “Was It Really THAT Good?” E23, Episode 349. 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 month they watch Smoky Mountain Wrestling 3.13.1993

In today’s episode of the Time Tunnel Podcast, Tony is joined by author and historian, Kurt Neilsen, who is releasing his new book on the life and career of Plowboy Stan Frazier. Our conversation centers around the career highlights of Frazier but also who he was, his family and what it was like to be around and be friends with Giant or “Tiny” Frazier. Also today, we are pushing the buttons on the Time Tunnel to go back 50 years to the Summer of 1975 with our Tennessee Analyst and Historian, Tim Dills. Tim, who has studied and researched the Tennessee Territory so richly including the business side of the Gulas-Welch company, the personalities, the towns and today we discuss the Jackson Coliseum, which had a major event occur in this time frame in 1975.

Join us for our monthly series in the STS family, “Was It Really THAT Good?” for Episode 314! Wrestling fans always talk fondly of their favorite events. BT was joined by Gene Jackson this month to talk about Starrcade ‘86 “Night of the Skywalkers” and answer the question, “Was It Really THAT Good?”.

Step into the world of Southern wrestling as Gene Jackson sits down with veteran grappler Jack Dalton for a wild, unfiltered ride through nearly two decades in the business. From his first untrained match in Iuka, Mississippi, to TV time in the legendary USWA studio wrestling Jeff Jarrett, Jack shares hilarious and jaw-dropping stories from life inside—and outside—the ring. Hear about tagging with Lee and Billy Ray Hickerson, becoming Fire & Flame in Corey Macklin’s Memphis, the infamous Dustin Starr fireball incident, working the Assassins gimmick alongside Jimmy Hart, and trading blows (literally) with Scott Steiner on the road. Jack also talks about crossing paths with legends like Tracy Smothers, Coco B. Ware, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, Abdullah the Butcher, Rikishi, and even Hulk Hogan. It’s a candid look at the highs, lows, road stories, outlaw shows, and chaotic booking decisions that shaped Jack’s career—all told with the humor and honesty that only Retro Wrestling with Gene Jackson delivers. Timestamps: 0:00 – Welcome & Jack Dalton introduction 3:15 – First match in Iuka with zero training 9:40 – Training with Lee Hickerson & early USWA run 17:25 – Wrestling Jeff Jarrett & learning the hard way from Buddy Wayne 26:10 – Fire & Flame, Corey Macklin, and the Dustin Starr fireball incident 36:50 – Becoming the Assassins & working the FedEx Forum show with Hogan 45:00 – On the road with the Steiner Brothers, Nash, Hall, and Rikishi 57:40 – Tracy Smothers stories you won’t believe 1:06:20 – Sal Corrente’s broken jaw and the end of a run 1:12:00 – Reflections on a 19-year career If you love old-school wrestling and outrageous road stories, you don’t want to miss this one!

Memphis in Minutes: Episode #4 is live! “Spellbinder, Suck-Ups & the Sweet Taste of Cake” It’s the debut of Power Pro Wrestling from April 18, 1998, and if you’ve ever wanted to see: Spellbinder win the first match in company history Randy Hales cry AND thank everyone he's ever met Austin Idol shows up and knocks EVERYBODY The long awaited Memphis return of Billy Joe Travis Lawler serve cake ringside DURING "Young Guns" 8 man tag match the FINAL CONFRONTATION between Bill Dundee and Jerry Lawler V 6.0! Then this episode is for you!

Join us for our monthly series in the STS family, “Was It Really THAT Good?” for Episode 321! Wrestling fans always talk fondly of their favorite events. BT was joined by Gene Jackson this month to talk about St Louis Wrestling at the Chase and answer the question, “Was It Really THAT Good?”

Join us for our monthly series in the STS family, “Was It Really THAT Good?” for Episode 17! Wrestling fans always talk fondly of their favorite events. BT was joined by Gene Jackson this month to talk about the WWF BIG EVENT from 8/28/86 and answer the question, “Was It Really THAT Good?”.

This week on The UWF FuryCast, Gene Jackson takes you inside the most chaotic ballroom brawl ever televised—UWF Fury Hour Episode 14, now subtitled: “Glitter, Chains, and Muraco gets RUDE!” This jam-packed episode features: Greg “The Hammer” Valentine making his UWF debut and verbally assaulting Captain Lou Iceman King Parsons tunes up for DeBeers by dropping Dusty Wolf Don Muraco dominates Chris Michaels while Rick Rude lurks at ringside?! B. Brian Blair breaks out “The Scorpion” and buries Mike Williams Bruno Sammartino struggles to stay impartial as David Sammartino takes the win Ivan Koloff uses that “Russian” chain to rob Wild Thing Steve Ray—again! Plus: ️ More hype for Rumble in the Big Apple II Tease for next week’s Captain Lou’s Corner with… The Honky Tonk Man! This episode had everything but an ambulance—and after that Koloff match, we probably needed one.

n today’s episode of the Time Tunnel Podcast, Tony Richcards is joined by WWWF analyst and commentator, Steve Gennerelli and our Time Tunnel Producer, Jake Hamar. Last week we got the surprising news about the passing of one of pro wrestling’s biggest stars, Hulk Hogan. Hogan was a catalyst for a new era in professional wrestling during the decade of the 1980s. We, at the Time Tunnel felt we should do something to respect and honor his contribution to the pro wrestling business. Steve had been a WWWF and WWF observer for almost 10 years by the time Hulk Hogan made his debut for his second run in the WWF for the National Expansion in late 1983 and early 1984. Steve’s stories about seeing Hogan on his first WWWF run and his entry the second time are amazing. Jake’s first time seeing Hogan was at the age of 4 or 5 and it wasn’t long before he was transformed into a little Hulkamaniac. If not for Hulk Hogan, Jake might not have ever discovered pro wrestling at all. We think you’ll enjoy his take as a youngster and as a fan of The Hulk. Tony chimes in with some history and his own perspective. While we all saw Hulk Hogan in different times of our lives and different places, We think you’ll enjoy this look at Hulk Hogan through three different lenses and at three different perspectives. Episode 16 is now live of the Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel Podcast: The Tribute to Hulk Hogan Show. *Video production by Time Tunnel Podcast Producer, Jake Hamar The Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel

Join us for our monthly series in the STS family, “Was It Really THAT Good?” for Episode 16! Wrestling fans always talk fondly of their favorite events. BT was joined by Josh & Richard from P3 Radio this month to talk about Memphis Wrestling 6/11/88 and answer the question, “Was It Really THAT Good?”

 In the premiere of Movies in Minutes (where Gene Jackson does short reviews of pro wrestling related movies), Gene takes a sarcastic stroll down memory lane to revisit the 1986 cult oddity Body Slam — a movie that asks the burning question: What if the LEAST known actor on the A-Team starred in his own movie? Starring Dirk Benedict (Face from The A-Team), “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, Sam Fatu, and Captain Lou Albano (as a version of himself with even less self-control), this movie mixes rock music, wrestling, mob thugs, and questionable life choices into one gloriously weird, low-budget clusterf***. Does Body Slam hold up in 2025? (Spoiler: not really.) Does it still entertain in the way only a politically incorrect, poorly edited '80s wrestling movie can? Absolutely. Highlights include: • Roddy Piper as “Quick Rick Roberts” • Captain Lou Albano attempting to read cue cards • Cameos from Rick Flair, Bruno Sammartino, and Freddie Blassie • Korean mobsters played by Samoans • A tag team named “The Cannibals” • And a rock band called “Kick” (as in listening to them is like a “KICK in     the nuts”) If you've ever wondered what would happen if someone made a wrestling movie without understanding wrestling OR movies... this is your chance!

Step back into the magic and mayhem of Memphis wrestling as Gene Jackson continues his interview series with Del Rios – The Spellbinder In this second part of our interview, Del opens up about life on the road in the golden era of USWA, wild Monday nights at the Mid-South Coliseum, and his transformation from magician to one of the most unique characters in Memphis wrestling history. Hear incredible stories about: Wrestling Jerry Lawler, Brian Christopher, and Jeff Jarrett in packed Jonesboro shows The real origins of the Spellbinder gimmick and how his background in magic shaped it How discipline and fitness kept him at the top of his game and how he maintains it to this day! Behind-the-scenes memories of WWF, TV5 studios, and working with legends like PG-13, Bill Dundee, and Doug Gilbert His honest thoughts on Bruce Prichard, the current state of Memphis wrestling, and why his action figures are selling out in pre-orders! Plus, Del talks about his future plans, fan interactions, and how the Spellbinder legacy lives on today. If you love Memphis wrestling history, larger-than-life characters, and great stories that haven’t been told anywhere else, you don’t want to miss this one! Subscribe for more Retro Wrestling with Gene Jackson!

Join us for our monthly series in the STS family, “Was It Really THAT Good?” for Episode 314! Wrestling fans always talk fondly of their favorite events. BT was joined by Gene Jackson this month to talk about Starrcade ‘86 “Night of the Skywalkers” and answer the question, “Was It Really THAT Good?”.

UWF FuryCast Ep. 13 is LIVE! This week, Gene Jackson recaps the madness of Fury Hour Episode 13, where: Colonel DeBeers is still racist (shocking, I know)Orndorff compares his feud with Dr. Death to the war in the Middle East (sure, Paul)Don Muraco body presses a 469 lb Jerry Cooley "Cutie Pie" cuts a promo that may have melted my brainB. Brian Blair gets whipped with a belt AGAIN, but turns the tablesSteve “Wild Thing” Ray shocks everyone with an actual GOOD match vs Ivan Koloff in 1990!?!?And the Rumble in the Big Apple is hyped like it’s WrestleMania in a Red Roof Inn If you love chaos, promos that make zero sense, and Captain Lou yelling about marshmallow babies in a 380-degree oven”—this is the one YOU'VE been waiting for right here!

This week, Gene Jackson takes a look at the unforgettable life and career of Corey Maclin—one of the most unique, controversial, and passionate figures in Memphis Wrestling history. From gospel DJ at age 16 to co-hosting USWA with Dave Brown, to running his own promotion and suing Jerry Lawler—Maclin did it his way.  In this episode: ️ His start in radio and how he became the youngest program director at WLOK His run as co-host of USWA with Dave Brown, and ring announcer with Lance Russell Taking over Memphis Wrestling in 1999—booking, production, marketing, and wrestling Teaming with Kamala against Lawler & Jimmy Hart in his only televised match ⚖️ The infamous lawsuit with Jerry Lawler over the “Classic Memphis Wrestling” DVDs ️ His 2010 campaign for Shelby County Clerk, and how it tied into the legal drama The mystery of Memphis wrestling tape ownership—and why $20K in bootlegs triggered a war ️ The WWE sabotage of the Hulk Hogan vs. Jerry Lawler FedExForum show His tragic death in 2013 at age 43, and the legacy he left behind Whether you loved him or rolled your eyes at his “ree-dick-uh-luss” calls—he earned his place in Memphis wrestling history.

Join us for our review series in the STS family, “Was It Really THAT Good?”! 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 from back in the day. This episode they review the June 18, 19888 edition of Continental Wrestling  Check out more of Brian Tramel's great content over at STSPod.club

On this episode Tony welcomes the amazing AWA Historian, George Schire. Coming from his “wrestling room” in his home in Minnesota, George joins the show as Tony settles in from The Richards Ranch to hear him run down the history of how the AWA was formed, the career of Verne Gagne and many other aspects of the wrestling territory that George has spent his lifetime following, studying and collecting. George is also one of the most highly respected advocates for several of the wrestling organizations out there including the original WFIA, the Cauliflower Alley, Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame and others. George has not only been a fan and historian, but also close, personal friends with several wrestlers including, but not limited to, Nick Bockwinkel and Dick Beyer, whom both he discusses on today’s show. They also discuss three of the biggest box office draws of the 1970s who are here in action in 1975 in the AWA, Superstar Billy Graham, Dusty Rhodes and Andre the Giant. They cover the great tag teams as well besides Dusty and Graham, they talk about the AWA World Tag Champs, Nick Bockwinkel and Ray Stevens and their manager, Bobby “The Brain” Heenan. 1975 is also the year, Gagne decides its time to pass the torch to Bockwinkel, but George shares a story that it was originally planned for much earlier, its a part of the discussion in the show. Lots of Personalities, Towns and Buildings with George Schire and the AWA in the year 1975! *Video production by Time Tunnel Podcast Producer, Jake Hamar

UWF Fury Cast Ep. 12: "Vikings, Overgrown Smurfs, & Blood from a Cactus!!" It's live now, and it's pure Herb Abrams insanity! Viking flattens “The Lion” then calls Herb a “Overgrown Smurf” Orndorff beats an intern senseless for wearing a Steve Williams shirt Cactus Jack BLEEDS like a horror movie after a piledriver on concrete Captain Lou vs. John Tolos in a yelling match for the ages And Bob Orton mimes murdering a bumblebee…”DADDY!” Gene Jackson guides you through the mayhem in a 30-minute rollercoaster of sarcasm, disbelief, and retro wrestling madness.