It’s another career-focused episode of Classic Wrestling Memories. This episode is dedicated to the career of the late great WWE Hall Of Famer, “Ravishing” Rick Rude. Seth and Crazy Train discuss Rude’s beginnings in Florida, all the way through his run in WCCW, Jim Crockett Promotions, The World Wrestling Federation, and his final years in WCW. This is a must hear show if you are a fan of Rick Rude. What are your Rick Rude memories? Sound off below!
Flashback to 2014 for a candid conversation with Crazy Train and his wrestling mentor, Susan “Tex” Green. Susan is a member of several Halls Of Fame, including The NWA. Hear her story on breaking into wrestling and training under Joe Blanchard. Susan also tells the story of having to legit “hook” Fabulous Moolah in a shoot finish for the NWA Women’s Championship. There are plenty of other old-school stories from a legend who traveled the world many times over. You won’t hear a discussion like this anywhere else! You can learn more about Susan’s wrestling school on its Facebook page.
Classic Wrestling Memories has completed its first year, and we want to thank you the fans for listening and providing your feedback. This episode is devoted to 2017, both in the history of the show, and especially the talent we lost. Join Seth and Crazy Train as they pay tribute to Bobby Heenan, Lance Russell, Chavo Guerrero Sr., Tom Zenk, Ron Bass, Ivan Koloff, and many others.
It was one of the most famous territories in all of wrestling history. From the 1960s into the mid-1980s, Eddie Graham’s Championship Wrestling From Florida was a beacon of wrestling talent. Seth and Crazy Train are joined by a special guest, former NWA World Tag Team Champion Chris Nelson to discuss the legendary promotion. Hear some of the names on the laundry list of alumni who all made their names in Florida before achieving legendary status on international levels. Gordon Solie, Jake Roberts, The Brisco Brothers, Hulk Hogan, Blackjack Mulligan, and many more are among those names. Also talked about is arguably the most definitive angle in the company’s history, the babyface turn of “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes. Yes, Dusty was a heel for years before becoming “The Dream” we all loved. In the final segment, Nelson talks about the tragedy of the final year of the promotion, which was the fallout of Eddie Graham’s passing. Plus other memorable angles from the promotion’s history. If you want to check out a TON of Championship Wrestling From Florida, check out the 106 N Albany YouTube Page! Tell ’em Classic Wrestling Memories sent you…
The wrestling world lost a true legend this past week with the passing of Hall Of Famer Bobby “The Brain” Heenan. Join Seth and Crazy Train as they pay tribute to the man who is widely considered the greatest manager of all time. They cover the four major promotions Heenan worked for: WWA, AWA, WWF, and WCW. There are a few fun stories with each one, including a WWA story involving a fan altercation with Bobby in which The Blackjacks got involved. You may not hear this story anywhere else. This is a must-listen for any fan of Heenan, and especially any fan of old-school pro wrestling.
Memphis has always been a hot territory for wrestling, especially in the late 20th Century. Join Seth, Crazy Train, and special guest Dan “The Dragon” Wilson as they talk about the Memphis Territory. Specifically, the split that happened in March of 1977 between Promotors Nick Gulas and Jerry Jarrett. Hear the history behind Memphis dating back to the late 1940s and all the stars that came through that territory for big-money events. People like Jackie Fargo, Tojo Yamamoto, Sputnik Monroe, and many more. Then hear what lead to the parting of ways between Gulas and Jarrett. And of course the rise of WWE Hall Of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler.
This is the type of stuff you don’t get in very many wrestling podcasts. Join us in another fun-filled episode of Classic Wrestling Memories as we provide you with exclusive insight into wrestling history. Give us a like and a review! And let us know below what you think of the show and what you’d like to hear in the future?
Dan “The Dragon” Wilson can be found on Twitter and Facebook. Be sure to take a look at Anarchy Wrestling where he is the lead play-by-play announcer.
The 1970s were an important decade in the history of professional wrestling. That period is considered the peak of “The Territory Days” when there was no national TV, and wrestling was mainly promoted by local TV broadcasts. Seth and Crazy Train are joined by multi-time Hall of Famer and former NWA Women’s Champion Susan “Tex” Green to give a unique insight into what it was like to not only be a wrestler but a woman in a male-dominated business. Hear rare stories about Bruno Sammartino, Fabulous Moolah, and Mae Young. This is stuff you won’t find anywhere else!
The inaugural episode of Classic Wrestling Memories looks at the first American Professional Wrestling Supershow, Starrcade ’83: A Flare For The Gold. Join Seth and Crazy Train as they discuss the matches and storylines to this historic event. For the final three main event matches, Seth and Train are joined by legendary sports and pro wrestling journalist Mike Mooneyham, formerly of Post and Courier.
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