Roger Smith was a master of disguise in the Memphis wrestling scene—whether he was Assassin No. 2, Dirty Rhodes, The Intern, or The Flame, you could bet he was stirring up heat in every role he played. In this episode, Gene Jackson pulls the mask off one of Memphis’ most versatile villains and tells the story of a true territory journeyman who made everyone he worked with look like a star. From fiery feuds with The Fabulous Ones to championship runs across the South and even a stint in Japan, Roger Smith was the definition of a dependable hand and an old-school worker who lived for the roar (and the wrath) of the crowd.   If you love Memphis wrestling history, hit like, leave a comment, and subscribe for more Memphis Memories—guaranteed in 10 minutes or less! #MemphisWrestling #RogerSmith #DirtyRhodes #FireAndFlame #MemphisInMinutes #GeneJackson #CWA #USWA #WrestlingPodcast

What happens when someone sends you a box of cassettes from the 1990s? You put them out as a podcast ! Sit back and take a trip to the past for Cassette Wrestling News. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin called this the first ever podcast ! These cassettes were mailed every issue to subscribers during the heyday of wrestling fanzines. Jeff Osborne & John Seaton would sit down and put out an episode of zany fun and sometimes some serious stuff. Join us for Episode 6 with Jonnie Stewart, Billy Travis, Kerry Von Erich and tons more ! From May 30, 1992.

What happens when someone sends you a box of cassettes from the 1990s? You put them out as a podcast ! Sit back and take a trip to the past for Cassette Wrestling News. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin called this the first ever podcast ! These cassettes were mailed every issue to subscribers during the heyday of wrestling fanzines. Jeff Osborne & John Seaton would sit down and put out an episode of zany fun and sometimes some serious stuff. Join us for Episode 5 with Eddie Gilbert, October, 1990.

This week, we’re heading to February 3, 1990, for one of the most infamous and absurd episodes of USWA Championship Wrestling—the day “Dr. Lawler, M.D.” decided to give Jeff Jarrett and Kerry Von Erich live steroid tests on television! From bogus lab results to beeping machines from Osceola, Arkansas, it’s pure Memphis chaos. This Week’s Madness Includes:• Jerry Lawler’s unlicensed medical debut and “steroid head” PSA• Chris Champion vs. Dirty White Boy feud leading to the Snake Box Match• The Southern Rockers’ roller-coaster TV title run — win, defend, and lose all in one hour• Jeff Jarrett & Kerry Von Erich’s fiery babyface promos vs. Lawler & Billy Joe Travis• King Cobra’s revenge vow against Lawler and the Soul Taker (a young Godfather!) From Dr. Lawler’s steroid crusade to snake boxes and loaded boots, this episode has everything that made Memphis Wrestling wonderfully insane in 1990.

What happens when someone sends you a box of cassettes from the 1990s? You put them out as a podcast ! Sit back and take a trip to the past for Cassette Wrestling News. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin called this the first ever podcast ! These cassettes were mailed every issue to subscribers during the heyday of wrestling fanzines. Jeff Osborne & John Seaton would sit down and put out an episode of zany fun and sometimes some serious stuff. Join us for Episode 4 from December, 1990.

Brian Tramel & Gene Jackson bring you the September 2025, WTF News Desk featuring all the weird and "interesting" wrestling news from the month of September.

What happens when someone sends you a box of cassettes from the 1990s? You put them out as a podcast ! Sit back and take a trip to the past for Cassette Wrestling News. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin called this the first ever podcast ! These cassettes were mailed every issue to subscribers during the heyday of wrestling fanzines. Jeff Osborne & John Seaton would sit down and put out an episode of zany fun and sometimes some serious stuff. Join us for Episode 3 from USWA, 1990 featuring Jerry Lawler, Terry Garvin, Billy Joe Travis & more !

Two suspended cops become tag team wrestlers called The Boston Bad Guys… and that’s only the second dumbest thing in this movie. Join Gene Jackson as he dives into this forgotten 80s wrestling oddity full of biker brawls, Cold War Russians, Sergeant Slaughter cameos, and patriotic nonsense that could only come from 1986! It’s Police Academy meets Rocky IV meets Body Slam… and it’s gloriously bad. Subscribe for more 10-minute wrestling movie reviews!

What happens when someone sends you a box of cassettes from the 1990s? You put them out as a podcast ! Sit back and take a trip to the past for Cassette Wrestling News. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin called this the first ever podcast ! These cassettes were mailed every issue to subscribers during the heyday of wrestling fanzines. Jeff Osborne & John Seaton would sit down and put out an episode of zany fun and sometimes some serious stuff. Join us for Episode 2 with an interview with Dennis Coralluzzo from early 1992.

What happens when someone sends you a box of cassettes from the 1990s? You put them out as a podcast ! Sit back and take a trip to the past for Cassette Wrestling News. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin called this the first ever podcast ! These cassettes were mailed every issue to subscribers during the heyday of wrestling fanzines. Jeff Osborne & John Seaton would sit down and put out an episode of zany fun and sometimes some serious stuff. Join us for Episode 1 with an interview with Owen Hart from September, 1991.

Brian Tramel was joined by Gene Jackson for the flagship show “Shootin’ The Shiznit." for episode 950. They talk about the "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert: The Uncrowned King of Professional Wrestling book, which was authored by Doug Gilbert & Gene.

This week Gene revisits one of the most infamous episodes of Kick Ass Wrestling—the one-year anniversary show from July 3, 1999. This one’s a wild ride through a bloody, chaotic hour of TV that perfectly captures the vibe of late ’90s Memphis wrestling. Thanks for supporting the show—let me know what Memphis Wrestling shows and personalities that you want to see featured here in the future. Also, if you want to hear more on KAW, check out this Retro Wrestling episode I did with Hellraiser reviewing the 6/5/99 episode. We get into some lengthy discussion about all things Kick Ass Wrestling and about the Memphis Wrestling scene at that time.  https://youtu.be/pJRvN6ePjgI?si=anaEskwAzcJDne-n  

Gene Jackson joins Brian Tramel for a new episode of the flagship show “Shootin’ The Shiznit”! On episode 849, Gene & BT talk about this past weekend’s Memphis Wrestling Legends FanFest in Jonesboro, AR.

Description from PWTT Host, Tony Richards: On this show I visit with my dear friend and promoter Herb Simmons, who promotes SICW shows around the St. Louis & Southern Illinois area. He started as a promoter & associate of Sam Muchnick in 1974. We discuss the St.l Louis HOF, his Fanfest weekend, the show he promoted in Waterloo for the Tragos-Thesz HOF weekend, his recent honor at the CAC and we flashback to the year of 1975 in St. Louis wrestling. I think you'll enjoy this show as much as I did talking with Herb.

It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit!” Brian Tramel sits down with his “Was It Really THAT Good?” co-host Gene Jackson & Brennon Martin for Episode 149. BT & Gene talk about their fun Starrcast/ALL IN weekend. They chat about BT getting lost, how much did they pay for Starrcast, Meet & Greets - good & bad, negativity online about ALL IN, ICP debacle, Booker T at another convention, Brian Cage, and much more! Brennon joins STS in the middle of the episode to talk about leaving Starrcast, the reasons why he left, Jim Cornette and Steve Austin.

Gene Jackson is back with another dive into the madness of Herb Abrams’ UWF Fury Hour! Episode 18 has everything: Steve “The Wild Thing” Ray waves the flag and takes on Captain Lou’s nephew Carmine Albano (who almost breaks his neck). Paul “Mr. Wonderful” Orndorff squashes “The Beast” and calls out Dr. Death Steve Williams. Don Muraco and Captain Lou cut a surprisingly serious patriotic promo. Sonny Beach battles Bob Orton with John Tolos stirring up trouble… until Cactus Jack and Steve Ray get involved in a full-scale brawl. And in the main event, Don Morocco vs. Cactus Jack turns into a bloody, garbage-can-flying war that—of course—ends in a time limit draw. It’s wild. It’s chaotic. It’s Herb Abrams’ UWF at its most unpredictable. Gene watches this madness so YOU don’t have to. But if you want to, you can find these shows at: youtube.com/@RetroWrestlingArchive Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more retro wrestling chaos!

It’s time for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Brian Tramel and Gene Jackson bring you “THE WTF News Desk.” Gene and BT bring 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.   Check out our LINK OF ALL LINKS to watch the show and listen to our podcasts! linktr.ee/STSPOD

Memphis in Minutes: The Two Lives of Terry Simms In this episode of Memphis in Minutes, Gene Jackson takes us on a fast-paced journey through the unique career of Terry Simms — known to some as flamboyant heel “Terrence Garvin, The Beauty” and later as gritty babyface Terry Simms in the Global Wrestling Federation. We cover his early days teaming with Mark “The Beast” Guleen as Beauty & the Beast, his clashes with Adrian Street and Bill Dundee, and his reinvention in Dallas where he became one of Eddie Gilbert’s top babyfaces. From Broadway matches in the sweltering Sportatorium to his underrated role in the GWF on ESPN, Sims proved himself as one of wrestling’s most versatile performers. Gene also reflects on Terry’s later years, his own World Domination podcast, his personal stories about Kerry Von Erich and Eddie Gilbert, and his passing in 2018 at just 55 years old. This is the story of a man who wasn’t a household name, but left a lasting mark wherever he wrestled — Terry Simms. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more Memphis wrestling memories!

It’s time for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Brian Tramel and Gene Jackson bring you “THE WTF News Desk.” Gene and BT bring 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. Check out our LINK OF ALL LINKS to watch the show and listen to our podcasts! linktr.ee/STSPOD

It’s time for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Brian Tramel and Gene Jackson bring you “THE WTF News Desk.” Gene and BT bring 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. Check out our LINK OF ALL LINKS to watch the show and listen to our podcasts! linktr.ee/STSPOD