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We’re off once again…back in time to the years of regional territories in pro wrestling. For this edition, host Jim Cornette sits down with the venerable J.J. Dillon for a comprehensive examination of the Crocketts’ Mid Atlantic Wrestling.In what can best be described as a tale of two territories, you’ll see the style and formulas used by Jim Crockett Sr, and then the direction and decisions that his family implemented after his death in the 70s.J.J. Dillon is the perfect guest for this edition of the show, having worked in both Crockett eras and also having worked as a manager and office personnel. He and Jim paint a vivid and living picture of the Mid Atlantic era like no one has before.This journey back through one of pro wrestling’s most celebrated territories is made even more special with the inclusion of over one hour of lost Mid Atlantic Wrestling footage, thanks to Jim Cornette’s collection of film he purged from the dumpsters of TBS after the sale of Crockett promotions.Get ready to hop in with JJ and Jim and go BACK TO THE TERRITORIES00:00 Introduction to the Tale of Two Territories00:51 The Legacy of Jim Crockett Sr.02:02 Welcome to Back to the Territories02:30 James J. Dillon's Early Career in Charlotte02:55 The History of Jim Crockett Promotions04:55 Meeting Jim Crockett Sr.05:28 The Carolinas Wrestling Scene in the 1970s08:22 The National Wrestling Alliance and Its Champions21:38 The Tag Team Territory Era42:21 Local Promoters and Their Influence51:53 The Transition to Singles Wrestling01:01:54 The Impact of Jim Crockett Sr.'s Death01:17:15 The Rise of Jim Crockett Jr. and the New Era01:30:33 Dusty Rhodes: A Wrestling Legend01:31:24 Johnny Valentine: The Real Deal01:34:31 Wahoo McDaniel: The Tough Competitor01:41:31 The Rise of Ric Flair01:43:16 The Importance of Championships01:44:57 Dory Funk Jr.: A Champion's Legacy02:21:04 The Influence of Eddie Graham02:26:14 The Formation of The Four Horsemen02:28:05 Dusty Rhodes' Booking Style02:29:20 Jim Crockett Promotions: The Family Legacy02:37:02 Jimmy Crockett's Reserved Nature02:37:41 The Crockett Family Reunion02:38:22 Jimmy Crockett Takes Responsibility02:39:59 The TBS Time Slot and Vince McMahon02:42:47 The Rise of Jim Crockett Promotions02:47:32 The Great American Bash and Expansion02:48:23 The Decline of Jim Crockett Promotions03:12:22 The Sale to Turner Broadcasting03:17:45 The Legacy of Mid-Atlantic Wrestling03:23:15 Final Reflections and FarewellJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOTZzb1tdtCzLBaOGczlLYQ/join

Our most recent guest is a recent inductee into WWE’s version of the Hall of Fame, and he’s come here to YOUSHOOT to talk about everything that got him inducted. Rikishi is a proud descendant of a bloodline fully entrenched in pro wrestling and he discusses it at length here, as well as all the unpredictable and uncensored topics you had for him.Whether it’s his prior runs, or the ass that made him a fortune, Rikishi has something to say about all of it!00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back01:07 Fan Questions Begin03:06 Hall of Fame Reflections04:01 Future in WWE and Training Academy08:14 Too Cool Memories10:05 The Dirt and Rumors22:22 Training Philosophy and Advice26:07 Locker Room Etiquette and Stories38:59 First WWE Appearance39:24 Meeting Wrestling Legends39:58 Unplanned TV Moment40:56 Interactions with Wrestling Icons42:16 Montreal Screwjob Perspective44:27 Toughest Wrestlers48:29 Family Legacy in Wrestling51:05 Advice for the Usos54:33 Roman Reigns' Push and Criticism01:07:39 The Stink Face Origin01:19:01 Eating Habits and Pre-Match Routine01:19:37 Buffet Stories and Favorite Opponents01:20:38 Memorable Matches and Difficult Opponents01:22:47 Influences and Iconic Moments01:24:12 Opinions on Wrestling Personalities01:24:55 Favorite Managers and Chemistry01:28:14 Road Stories and Wrestling Culture01:31:15 Gimmicks and Character Evolution01:38:43 UK Wrestling Scene and Rising Stars01:40:19 Experiences with ICP and Juggalo Championship Wrestling01:42:37 Wrestling Events and Payment Issues01:43:58 Working with Von Erichs and Freebirds01:45:37 Paul Heyman and ECW01:47:00 WWE Tryouts and Career Reflections01:52:14 TNA Experiences and Disappointments01:55:21 Regrets and Career Highlights01:59:59 Family Legacy and Future Stars02:00:35 Concluding Thoughts and FarewellJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOTZzb1tdtCzLBaOGczlLYQ/join

The ongoing history of wrestling's most dangerous and innovative organization in recent times rolls on! This edition is very special as we tackle the beginning of ECW's "Hardcore Era" as Eastern became E-X-T-R-E-M-E!! This 1994 edition is told by the man that was at the center of the transition, as he grabbed the mic, threw down a belt and changed wrestling history.00:00 The Early Days of ECW02:14 The Birth of 'The Franchise' Character03:16 Memories of Sherry Martel05:02 Working with Terry Funk06:58 The Rise of Mikey Whipwreck22:43 The Evolution of Sandman26:02 The Tazmaniac and JT Smith39:53 The Impact of the Singapore Cane42:08 Joey Styles: The Voice of ECW42:44 Joey Styles' Unique Commentary Style44:54 The Impact of Joey Styles on ECW46:45 The Phenomenal In-Ring Performers49:26 Tension Between Terry and Dory Funk51:24 The Dangerous Stunts in ECW53:18 Mick Foley's Hardcore Legacy59:13 Rick Flair's Controversial Behavior01:15:52 Fan Participation and Security Challenges01:20:48 The NWA Belt Controversy01:29:40 The Promo That Shocked Everyone01:31:10 Backstage Reactions and Aftermath01:34:21 The Ric Flair Feud01:37:17 The ECW Experience01:39:10 Locker Room Stories and Personal Reflections01:46:36 The Legacy of ECW01:59:25 The Loose Cannon: Brian Pillman02:06:48 Final Thoughts on ECW's Impact

The hard-nosed Amarillo territory of yesteryear can have its roots traced to one man... Dory Funk, Sr. A star in the ring and a highly respected promoter and owner, Dory Sr. churned out talents that would go on to be superstars both in the ring and as bookers. Texans looking for no-frills pro wrestling in the mid-century looked no further than Dory's towns.But an even more remarkable thing happened as Dory Sr. gave the world to strapping young bucks that would not only go on to national prominence as a tag team but also both became NWA World Champions. This feat is unprecedented and one of those sons, Terry Funk, is there to take us back in time to the Amarillo territory of the Funk family.Join our resident mad scientist, Jim Cornette, and get ready to hop in and hit another territory of the past!!!00:00 - Introductions00:14 - Dory Funk Sr. And Amarillo Wrestling11:48 - The Evolution of UFC and Wrestling25:05 - West Texas Sports and Travel31:17 - Zales and Wrestling Promoters46:36 - Texas Death Match and Wrestling Stories1:02:46 - Stories From the Wrestling Business1:11:00 - Wrestlers1:21:00 - Wrestling Legends Talk NWA Title Success1:33:50 - Memorable Stories and Riots in Wrestling1:45:18 - Career Highlights and Memories in Wrestling1:51:59 - In-Ring Performers and Suspension of Disbelief1:57:37 - The Evolution of Wrestling in Amarillo2:11:57 - Reflections and Farewell in the Territories

Grow up watching Cosby, Leave It to Beaver, Family Ties? Well, forget anything you may have learned about family life from TV. This look inside the pro wrestling family explores all elements…from kayfabing the grammar school teachers to the dinner table, to the locker room.Join Larry Hennig and go on a personal journey inside his family in this classic Investigative Special. Relive the endless travel, the good times, the bizarre, the hilarious moments, and tragedy.00:00 Introduction to Larry 'The Ax' Henick00:39 Challenges of a Wrestling Family01:57 Raising Children in a Wrestling Household02:39 Maintaining Family Stability05:15 Pitfalls of the Wrestling Business07:28 Larry's Career and Family Beginnings17:51 Kurt Henick's Journey into Wrestling26:23 Athleticism in the Henick Family29:29 Kurt's Early Career and Training30:27 Family Concerns and Support30:59 Hall of Fame Induction Stories33:50 Wrestling Legacy and Training35:23 Kurt's Wrestling Style and Matches38:42 Father-Son Wrestling Dynamics43:15 Kurt's Success and Mr. Perfect Persona48:49 Challenges and Advice for Future Wrestlers50:43 Grandchildren Following the Legacy52:41 Reflections and Closing Thoughts

It’s January of 1984 and the entire WWE has hinged its future on one man. And now he has changed his mind. Hogan has called and he’s not coming. What now?Join Kevin Sullivan in this remarkable DVD as he sits down in our mock booking office and proceeds to rewrite the year 1984 in the WWE. The task we’ve given him…make 1984 the breakout year it was for the WWE, but without Hogan. Watch as Sullivan books scenario after scenario in the wrestling organization that he has never actually booked for!Kevin Sullivan is a former booker/wrestler and he now brings his experience and vast knowledge to our booking session in the first edition of Guest Booker!Hop in our time machine and watch as Sullivan books twelve months of pro wrestling before your eyes. A must-see for the smart fan!00:00 WWE's 1984 Conundrum: No Hulk Hogan00:37 Guest Booker: Kevin Sullivan's Task01:29 Evaluating the WWE Roster02:03 Strategic Cuts and Key Retentions04:43 Bringing in New Talent11:03 Building the 1984 WWE Card20:17 Booking the Main Event and Beyond44:01 Intercontinental Title Plans48:47 Return of the Superstar49:36 Personal Issues and Drug Problems51:19 Billy Graham's Wrestling Career52:14 Booking Matches and Opponents53:36 The Role of Physique in Wrestling01:02:11 Tag Team Strategies and Freebirds01:12:03 National Expansion and Title Switches01:18:32 Television and House Shows01:29:49 Building Angles and Sustaining Heat01:39:00 Final Card for December Show

YouShoot has returned with another of the wrestling business’ most brave participants. Shane Helms came to national prominence as the character The Hurricane, and he has come to be known as one of the funnier storytellers in wrestling.Here in the YouShoot forum, you sent everything you had for Helms and he answered it all…from drunken brawls with Jericho, to heat with Michaels…from superheroes to sex…Shane extends his Southern hospitality to you and answers all of your questions.Shane shows himself to be honest and entertaining and still come off as a genuinely nice guy. In wrestling???See for yourself in the series that changed the game…the one, the only…YOUSHOOT!00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Hurricane Helms01:06 Funny Stories from Omega Days03:48 Diving Off the Container Truck07:53 Transition from WCW to WWF09:52 Backstage Etiquette and Shaking Hands12:43 Wrestler's Court and Locker Room Politics15:22 The Undertaker's Leadership18:13 Challenges with WWE Agents26:24 Backstage Fights and Ribs30:55 Dick or Cool? Rating Fellow Wrestlers32:56 Meeting CM Punk and First Impressions33:34 Straight Edge Attitudes and Judgments34:06 Interactions with Wrestling Personalities34:31 Memorable Moments with The Rock35:12 Bagwell's Dark Moments and Resurgence36:08 Shawn Michaels and Johnny's Support37:13 Bubba's Northern Swagger37:38 Al Snow and Dave Bautista38:03 Jim Cornette and Wrestling Styles38:41 Scott Steiner's In-Ring Experience40:21 Triple H and John Cena40:35 Ryan Reynolds and Chris Jericho40:45 Tag Team Dynamics with Lance Storm45:03 Relationships in the Wrestling Industry46:54 Matt Hardy, Lita, and Edge Situation47:43 DDP and Kimberly Controversy47:54 The Hoe Bag Segment53:34 Fan Interactions and Autograph Signings55:22 WCW Power Plant Experience01:00:53 Hardcore Matches with Brian Knobbs01:02:15 Drunken Mugshot Memories01:03:33 Heat with Shawn Michaels01:07:24 Romantic Relations in Wrestling01:10:26 Hotel Room Pranks01:12:23 Wrestling's Wild Party Stories01:17:00 Drug Use in Wrestling01:23:08 Jeff Hardy's Victory Road Incident01:27:41 Music and Character in Wrestling01:30:17 The Sunglasses Story01:31:22 Favorite Restaurants on the Road01:31:42 The World's Strongest Sandwich01:32:29 Spare Time Activities01:35:05 Comic Book Trivia01:36:43 Wrestling and Superheroes01:43:52 Thoughts on the Wrestling Industry01:56:20 Three Count Reunion

It’s 1987 and Jim Crockett Promotions is about to claim ownership of Bill Watts’ legendary territory. With that will come an influx of talent from Watts’ roster. In reality, that purchase was rather unspectacular and nothing interesting was ever made of the acquisition.But through the magic of Guest Booker, we will have Terry Taylor, a booker who has worked creatively for WWE, WCW, and TNA, analyze the purchase and use his talents to try and conjur up a more compelling use of the expanded roster. Taylor was working for UWF at the time of the purchase, but we ask him to switch hats and display the skills and philosophies that made him such a valuable creative force in the eyes of the bosses at pro wrestling’s majors. Join us as Terry Taylor gives a veritable booking master class.00:00 The Acquisition of UWF by Jim Crockett Promotions01:14 Rebooking UWF with Terry Taylor02:22 Terry Taylor's Wrestling Journey03:52 The Art of Wrestling and Booking07:43 First Booking Experience and Lessons Learned13:31 Creative Challenges in WCW and WWE21:49 Transition to WCW and the Monday Night Wars31:21 The UWF-Crockett Merger: Talent and Creative Dynamics44:36 Evaluating Talent from UWF and Crockett's Roster52:46 Setting the Stage: Wrestling Matchups53:08 TV Squashes and Compelling Angles54:26 Title Challenges and Storylines56:02 Building Up to the Pay-Per-View57:58 Booking Strategies and Match Outcomes01:04:25 Tag Team Dynamics and Rivalries01:11:55 Character Development and Storytelling01:33:54 The Art of Selling and Emotional Investment01:34:30 Final Thoughts and Reflections

1986 was a great year, with record gates, a record Starrcade, and a healthy roster of huge stars. The guests for this edition were supporting JCP. Ricky and Robert are on their way back in time to the glory days of WCW. You need to know everything about the road, the roster, the women, and the tag titles. It was the best of times for the RnR, despite the revelation of repeated efforts of a certain charismatic booker to break up the team and bury the two guys he was sharing the babyface spotlight with. It was all here in 1986.00:00 WWF and NWA Wrestling Highlights of 198601:17 Ricky and Robert's Early Wrestling Experiences01:54 Ole Anderson's Influence and Booking Style06:58 Dusty Rhodes and Baby Doll's Impact08:00 Harley Race and Magnum TA's Feud13:28 The Art of Selling in Wrestling14:49 The Midnight Express and Jim Cornette16:50 Ronnie Garvin's Championship Run32:29 Wrestling Territories and Promoter Politics49:04 The Dressing Room Incident49:20 Fan Antics and Midnight Express50:44 Dusty Rhodes: The Boss and the Booker52:02 The Rock 'n' Roll Express vs. The System54:50 Hair Matches and Fired Angles01:09:16 The Mulkies and Jobbers01:16:48 The Four Horsemen and Tag Team Psychology01:37:16 Tag Team Dynamics and Heat Management01:38:54 The Art of Selling and Comebacks01:42:43 Wrestling Legends and Their Impact01:45:51 Behind the Scenes Stories01:47:05 Wrestling Marriages and Partnerships01:48:21 Memorable Matches and Moments01:51:03 The Business Side of Wrestling02:11:47 Scaffold Matches and High Risks02:18:30 Reflections on Wrestling Careers

Often overlooked due to the proximity to Verne Gagne’s AWA, Dick the Bruiser’s WWA saw huge talent pass through in the 1960s and 70s. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, WWA saw Bruiser hook up with his tag team “cousin” Crusher, a young manager named Bobby Hennan break-in, a famous angle with football pro-Alex Karras, and more that you probably didn’t attribute to Bruiser’s WWA.Join host Jim Cornette and one of the stars of Bruiser’s territory, Baron Von Raschke, as we dig deep into the life and times of William Afflis, know to us all as Dick the Bruiser, and his WWA. Dick called the shots along with partner Wilbur Snyder and crowned himself the territory’s champion. Are you gonna argue with the toughest wrestler ever about his booking decisions?!Fire up the Delorean again and head back to another time and place as we speed back to Indiana years ago!00:00 The Rise of Dick the Bruiser01:52 Dick the Bruiser's Wrestling Career02:43 Bruiser's Legendary Matches and Feuds03:21 The Bruiser's Infamous Incidents04:12 The Legacy of Dick the Bruiser05:08 Introduction to Back to the Territories05:31 Interview with Baron Von Raschke05:58 Dick the Bruiser as a Boss06:59 Wilbur Snyder's Role and Personality10:43 The Formation of the WWA13:47 The Talent and Matches of the WWA15:46 Baron Von Raschke's Early Career20:07 Bobby Heenan's Influence22:52 The WWA's TV and Live Events38:51 Expansion into Detroit48:09 The Legendary Cowboy Bob Ellis49:46 Bob Ellis's Hairpiece and Bleeding Stories51:08 The Infamous Horse Story53:05 Favorite Wrestling Partners and Matches53:28 The Bruiser and Crusher Era57:14 The Decline of Indianapolis Wrestling59:27 Memorable Wrestling Characters and Stories01:05:39 The End of an Era01:07:44 Reflecting on Wrestling Legends01:26:02 Bobby Heenan's Impact01:32:19 Final Thoughts on Indianapolis Wrestling

Mr. USA” Tony Atlas has wrestled all over the world and for every major federation…but that’s not what makes him an incredible YouShoot guest. Rather, Tony is 100% open and honest about his feelings on…well…everything!We told you to ask him anything and you sure did. By the end of the more than two hours of questions, we’re sure Tony will never quite be the same! But neither will we as Tony shoots on facewalking, fetishes, racial tensions, rats, steroids, CM Punk, and so much more.Hilarious…uncensored…out of control…YOUSHOOT!00:00 Introduction to You Shoot with Tony Atlas00:52 Early Wrestling Days and Mid South Memories04:35 Wahoo McDaniel's Influence and Generosity09:11 Leaving Jim Crockett Promotions13:41 Foot Fetish Revelations24:50 Wrestling Industry Insights and Personal Stories46:32 Wild Stories from the Road49:03 Lanny Poffo's Flexibility49:24 Memorable Wrestling Matches50:03 F. Marry. Kill. Game51:21 Wrestling and Porn52:08 Locker Room Culture53:57 Pat Patterson Stories56:40 Junkyard Dog's Side Hustle58:38 The Ho Bag Game01:02:15 Drug Use in Wrestling01:23:17 Steroids and Bodybuilding01:30:08 Racial Issues in Wrestling01:32:44 Controversial Views on Responsibility and Work01:34:10 Challenges Faced by African American Wrestlers01:35:12 Racial Dynamics in Wrestling01:37:53 The Business of Wrestling and Race01:40:34 Personal Experiences and Reflections01:43:58 The KKK and Personal Encounters01:51:48 Locker Room Politics and Rivalries02:07:17 Final Thoughts and Reflections

The 80s are winding down, business has seen its amazing peak and the arenas are still full. The world’s biggest federation is front and center in the spotlight, fighting to keep its growing market share.But Ted Turner has purchased WCW. The fallout of Duggan and Sheik’s arrest is still in the news. Wrestlers aren’t getting along. It’s big time, it’s 1988!Summerslam…Wrestlemania…Ventura…Adonis dies…Duggan/Sheik arrest…the locker room…Rougeaus and Bulldogs…road life with Jake the Snake…Turner gets in the ring…Von Raschke…Vachon…Survivor Series…Saturday Night’s Main Event…00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene01:03 Jim Duggan's Early Wrestling Days02:17 Life on the Road with Jake 'The Snake' Roberts06:09 The Challenges and Changes in Wrestling08:44 Memorable Matches and Moments19:43 Andre the Giant Stories37:29 The Infamous Incident with Iron Sheik41:34 Family Support and Personal Struggles42:03 Confrontation with Vince McMahon42:43 Career Setbacks and Recovery43:38 Locker Room Dynamics and Rivalries45:28 Legal Troubles and Public Perception47:48 Wrestling Road Stories57:20 WrestleMania and Career Reflections01:06:52 Celebrity Encounters and Backstage Anecdotes01:18:26 Vince McMahon's Work Ethic and Leadership01:19:23 Live TV Pressure and Hacksaw's Routines01:20:31 Memories of Ray and European Adventures01:21:32 Wrestling Families and Loyalty01:22:00 The Two by Four Incident01:23:56 Wrestling Legends and Locker Room Stories01:26:56 Steroids and Health Issues01:38:15 Hogan's Impact and Competitive Business01:39:54 Brody's Influence and Puerto Rico Incident01:40:48 Memorable Matches and Career Highlights01:44:51 Reflections on Wrestling and Future Outlook

We're still in the 80s and we're flying high! Hogan is still drawing his legion of fans and the WWE is running 2,3, and even 6 (yes SIX) shows in a day. Things are good and Hogan's best friend in the business would get his highest profile run, albeit in the form of a very odd gimmick.Brutus Beefcake had become "The Barber" and was struttin' and cuttin' his way to headlining Summerslam with Hogan against Savage and Zeus. Yeah, remember him?!Go back in time and relive yet another chapter in the ongoing history of the world's biggest federation, and fill in another year in the 80s on your Timeline shelf!Rise of Ultimate Warrior...teaching Zeus...birth of 'The Barber'...the Pat Patterson flag...Tully and Arn...Scary Sherri...cutting hair...Dr Zahorian...Dusty Rhodes, Common Man...plus MORE!!!00:00 Nostalgia Trip: 80s Pop Culture and Personal Memories00:55 Life on the Edge: Conversations with Brett Michaels02:28 Wrestling Beginnings: Early Career and Influences04:32 The Barber Gimmick: Evolution and Challenges14:32 Wrestling Legends: Stories and Rivalries19:30 Behind the Scenes: Wrestling Politics and Personalities34:16 Wrestling Lifestyle: Travel, Matches, and Mayhem47:51 Virgil's Travel Woes48:14 Ultimate Warrior's Locker Room Drama48:32 Rick Rude's Toughness49:43 Hogan and Savage's Title Dynamics50:44 Randy Savage's Jealousy Issues52:05 Pat Patterson's Influence52:37 WrestleMania Haircut Incident55:35 Scary Sherry's Career01:20:26 Fred Ottman's Sleep Apnea01:21:23 Bobby Heenan's Legacy01:28:22 Andre the Giant's Respect01:29:56 Tiny Lister's Wrestling Debut01:33:56 Reflecting on Past Matches and Creative Freedom01:37:28 Merchandise and Financial Disputes01:40:26 Controversial Incidents and Locker Room Stories01:54:36 Holiday Shows and Grueling Schedules01:58:41 The Ultimate Warrior and Hogan's Replacement02:02:32 Steroid Scandal and Dr. Zahorian02:08:08 Coordinating Wrestling Events02:09:10 Concluding Thoughts and Final Anecdote

Today much is made about wrestling wars, but how much do wrestling fans know about the “war for Atlanta?” It was very real and saw the biggest stars in wrestling being utilized by the NWA to protect what was seen as an assault on one of its major territories. Standing opposite the Alliance and Jim Barnett was Ann Gunkel, widow of promoter and wrestling star Ray Gunkel.Join host Jim Cornette and Bill Eadie, The Masked Superstar, one of the Georgia territory’s huge stars and bookers, for a trip down Atlanta way. Go inside the Georgia wrestling operation before TBS, Black Saturday, and the Crocketts. Hear the stories surrounding the area’s colorful stars like Tommy Rich, T Bolt Patterson, Freebirds, Mr. Wrestling I and II, Ole Anderson, and so many more. Jump in, we’re heading to Hot-lanta!00:00 The Rise of Professional Wrestling in Georgia01:37 The Golden Era of Georgia Wrestling02:53 The Tragic Death of Ray Gun Gun03:56 The Wrestling War of 197204:43 Jim Barnett's Influence and the Return of Georgia Championship Wrestling05:55 Introduction to Back to the Territories06:20 Bill Edie's Journey in Georgia Wrestling08:14 The Wrestling TV Block and Behind the Scenes10:07 The Wrestling War: Personal Experiences14:33 Transition to the Mass Superstar18:38 The Omni and the Wrestling Scene in the 1970s25:54 The Grueling Weekly Schedule of Georgia Wrestlers32:08 Locker Room Stories and Promoter Dynamics46:03 The Importance of Authenticity in Wrestling Personas46:53 The Art of Improvisation in Wrestling47:32 Trust and Confidence Among Wrestlers51:13 The Role of Promos in Building Wrestling Feuds57:39 The Financial Landscape of Wrestling in the Late 70s and Early 80s01:05:41 Challenges and Controversies in Wrestling01:14:59 The Legacy of Wrestling Territories and Events01:22:40 Touring Japan: A Wrestler's Experience01:23:04 The Rise of TBS and Nationwide Wrestling01:23:54 Ohio Territory Revival01:24:26 Memorable Matches and Venues01:26:50 Dusty Rhodes' Impact and Betrayal01:37:27 The Influence of Roddy Piper01:39:13 Ray Stevens: A Wrestling Legend01:49:52 The Decline of Georgia Wrestling01:51:44 The Fall of Georgia Championship Wrestling02:03:14 Final Thoughts on Georgia Wrestling

THE IRON SHEIK — Former wrestling star now seeing a resurgence in mainstream popularity due to his outrageousantics.ERIC SIMMS — The Sheik’s longtime manager and handler.Join KayfabeCommentaries on this HILARIOUS and POIGNANT investigative journey inside the rebirth of the Iron Sheik.No punches are pulled as we try to get to the bottom of it all — Are the Internet “shoots” legit? How contrived isevery public appearance now? Is the renewed market- ability a stroke of genius or a stroke of luck?Join us for this wild journey and meet a most unlikely pairing!00:00 The Fate of Pro Wrestlers After the Spotlight00:36 Reinventing a Wrestling Legend: The Iron Sheik01:25 The Iron Sheik's Feud with Brian Blair04:28 Substance Use in Wrestling10:20 The Iron Sheik's Internet Fame13:51 Behind the Scenes: Managing the Iron Sheik19:06 Controversial Incidents and Legal Troubles40:31 The Iron Sheik's Relationship with Hulk Hogan42:39 Hogan and Sheik's Reunion43:21 Hogan's Broken Promises46:01 Sheik's Rant on Bubba the Love Sponge49:21 Sheik on Howard Stern49:39 Ultimate Warrior Confrontation01:03:00 Sheik's Outburst at Pub 4601:24:31 Sheik's Financial Struggles01:27:33 Final Thoughts and Promotions

The shoot series that hosts the wildest, most provocative names in the business returns with a guest that fits the series to a tee. The Iron Sheik has a wrestling history as rich as his out-of-the-ring antics. And now he has agreed to answer your questions. And man, did you have ’em!The Sheik takes this one seriously and speaks from the heart, bringing you thoughtful answers, a ton of NEW stories, and the classic YouShoot games will make you cry with laughter.Join the Iron Sheik, manager Eric Simms, and the YouShoot stars…YOU…for this hilarious edition of the show that revolutionized the industry…Kayfabe Commentaries’ YouShoot!0:00:00 Introduction0:01:36 Growing up in Iran0:07:11 Training with Verne Gagne0:08:52 The Iron Sheik's wrestling boots0:10:20 Ole Anderson's Screwdriver0:12:35 Offer to Break Hulk Hogan's Leg0:19:08 Impact of Hulk Hogan on Wrestling0:20:04 Iron Sheik's Championship and T.N.T Show Skit0:22:32 Support for Iron Sheik0:28:05 Cindy Lauper0:28:17 The Iron Sheik's Reputation0:31:10 Wrestling Stories0:33:23 The Iron Sheik's Career and Income0:37:18 Iron Sheik's partying habits0:40:09 Nikola's gift at Iron Sheik's wedding0:44:55 Iron Sheik's drug use in the past0:47:46 Smoking preferences0:53:05 What's in the bag game0:55:22 Rehab and reading0:57:29 Iron Sheik's physical shape0:58:29 Iron Sheik's steroid use1:02:37 Iron Sheik's firing from WWE1:10:55 Exploitation in Wrestling Business1:11:53 Eric Sims and Dan Mirati1:13:13 Iron Sheik's Social Media Accounts1:15:01 Dan mirati's Fraudulent Business Practices1:18:28 Eric Sims' Relationship with The Iron Sheik1:20:39 Eric Sims' Role1:23:20 Insults and Berating1:27:53 Favorite Jews in Wrestling1:28:44 Iron Sheik's iPhone App1:31:09 Iron Sheik's Cartoon1:35:00 Eric Sims and Hall of Fame Induction1:36:39 Did Danny Hodge die?1:37:26 Wild Sheik stories1:43:17 Iron Sheik's opinion on Larry Zbyszko1:46:01 The Dick Bag Game1:51:10 Brian Blair Controversy1:52:05 The Iron Sheik's Wrestling Career1:54:15 Iron Sheik's wrestling career (continued)1:55:00 Wrestlemania three2:00:36 Randy Savage's claim2:04:02 Iron Sheik's sexual experiences2:08:13 Iron Sheik's opinion on female wrestlers2:09:49 The Ho Bag game2:16:08 The Iron Sheik's Camel Clutch2:20:33 Favorite TV Shows and Music2:21:02 Memories of Bourbon Street

If you're a fan of YOUSHOOT, you know he's one of the most referenced people on the shows. 2 Cold Scorpio's name comes up in tales of ECW, party stories, and... ehm... physical prowess. And now Scorp has agreed to sit down and answer all of your questions about those and all other topics on your mind.2 Cold has worked in all the majors as well as Japan so he has stories from all over the map! He doesn't hold back on all the details, whether we are talking about the late night hotel room exploits wherein Tod becomes God, or his own battles with addiction to crack cocaine.This is what YouShoot is all about, peeps... honesty and fun... all on YOUSHOOT!!!00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks01:08 Origin of the 'Too Cold Scorpio' Name01:46 WCW B-Town Stories03:40 Title Run and Jet Lag04:28 The Scissor Incident: Sid Vicious vs. Arn Anderson11:25 Meeting Muhammad Ali in North Korea13:27 Tag Teaming with Marcus Bagwell15:26 Confrontation with Marcus Bagwell20:20 ECW Brawls and Locker Room Fights25:41 North Korea Incident with Hawk37:12 Curtis Hughes Confrontation39:06 ECW Memories and Injuries40:05 Taz and the Black and Orange Feud41:16 Shawn Michaels: The Chameleon42:54 What a Dick: Rating Wrestling Personalities50:21 Sex, Drugs, and Rock 'n' Roll55:16 The Hoe Bag: Female Wrestlers Edition01:02:31 Rats and Wrestling: The Scene Backstage01:05:22 The King of the Ramada and Other Stories01:07:58 Crack Addiction and Recovery01:08:44 Unpacking the Wrestler's Gym Bag01:09:16 Wrestling Memories and Locker Room Stories01:11:55 The Infamous Big Black Plastic Dick01:16:17 Locker Room Hygiene and Crazy Stories01:20:59 ECW Memories and Paul Heyman01:28:01 The Posse and Todd Gordon01:30:23 The Dog and Pony Show01:37:25 Wrestling Hygiene and Crazy Locker Rooms01:43:56 Locker Room Rumors and Etiquette01:45:20 Hobbies and Music Preferences01:47:28 Favorite Places to Eat on the Road01:49:29 Wrestling Career Highlights and Challenges01:59:13 Battling Addiction and Recovery02:07:17 Racism and Stereotyping in Wrestling02:10:31 Life in Germany and Wrestling in Japan02:15:08 Memories of Wrestling in Noah02:20:34 Final Reflections and Future Hopes

Those fateful words ended Robert Fuller’s booking tenure with WCW back in the days of committees and confusion. So though he wouldn’t have had a chance to book Shawn Michaels jumping ship, we give him that opportunity here in our booking exercise.The latest Guest Booker on the only show that chronicles the minds of wrestling’s creative forces, was a booker for more than two decades. Fuller was given the book in Florida, Memphis, Continental, and WCW. And now he agrees to share his wealth of knowledge with our eager viewers, and students of the wrestling game.On the critically acclaimed series Guest Booker!00:00 Introduction to WCW Mystique00:57 Introducing Robert Fuller01:42 Fuller's Early Wrestling Influences05:02 First Booking Job in Montgomery08:21 Learning from Eddie Graham10:27 Success in Memphis14:39 Continental Wrestling in the 80s20:57 Challenges with Uncooperative Talent32:16 Booking Committees and WCW35:04 The Rise of NWO47:47 Hollywood Hogan's Heel Turn49:20 Booking WCW vs. NWO50:09 Reimagining Key Matches53:26 Shawn Michaels' WCW Debut56:53 Building the NWO Storyline01:10:34 Sherry's Role and Conflict01:25:22 The Giant Killer: Shawn Michaels01:28:51 Final Thoughts and Reflections

After legendary wrestler and promoter Rikidozan conceded operations of Japan’s wrestling landscape, two men were given the keys to that kingdom. Those men, Antonio Inoki and Shohei Baba, would work together both in the ring as a team and also running the promotion. That is until Inoki and Baba parted to form their own respective promotions.American “gaijin” made fortunes and often swore allegiance to one or the other promoter, touring Japan for either All Japan or New Japan. And tonight’s guest worked for both and became Japan’s most famous gaijin. Join Stan Hansen as he and host Jim Cornette trace the history of Japanese wrestling from Rikidozan up through Inoki and Baba’s split, and through Hansen’s amazing run in All Japan Pro Wrestling. Get ready to hit yet another territory and hop on the bus with Stan, Abby, Brody, DiBiase and head Back to the Territories!00:00 The Rise of Japanese Pro Wrestling01:40 Ricky Dozan's Legacy and Successors02:29 The Tragic Death of Ricky Dozan03:13 The Formation of All Japan and New Japan Pro Wrestling04:17 Introduction to Back to the Territories05:58 Stan Hansen's First Impressions of Japan08:51 Cultural Differences in Japanese Wrestling13:55 Stan Hansen's Career Highlights32:44 The Impact of the Lariat34:48 Touring Japan with New Japan Pro Wrestling38:49 Setting Up Outdoor Shows39:24 Wrestling in Small Towns39:55 Japanese TV and Wrestling41:36 Booking and Match Lineups43:58 The Role of Japanese Magazines47:38 Working with Andre the Giant54:21 Talent Raids and Switching Promotions01:08:51 The Impact of Hansen and Brody01:14:24 Unexpected Talent Shake-Ups01:15:45 The Funk Brothers' Impact in Japan01:17:53 Touring Japan: Length and Challenges01:21:22 Brody's Career Moves and Loyalty01:27:19 Iconic Matches and Rivalries01:30:34 Partnerships and Personalities in Japan01:41:06 AWA Title Controversy01:47:29 The Belt That Wasn't Meant to Be01:48:10 The Changing Landscape of Japanese Wrestling01:49:21 The Rise of New Talent in Japan01:49:37 Baba's Strategic Shift01:50:47 The Impact of Tenryu's Departure01:51:40 Jumbo Tsuruta's Illness and Its Effects01:51:56 The Legacy of Giant Baba01:59:59 The Hogan Match and Its Aftermath02:05:29 The Decline of All Japan Pro Wrestling02:12:00 Stan Hansen's Retirement and Reflections02:16:32 The Future of Japanese Wrestling02:23:34 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Breaking Kayfabe is the wrestling world’s forum for the stars of the ring to unveil themselves. They emerge from under their characters and we see the human beings that lived beneath what was on television for years. Some tried harder than others to protect the manufactured personas, and possibly none lived their gimmick more than Terry Brunk when he became Sabu.Join Sean Oliver as he peels away the layers of Brunk and we meet the man with a historic wrestling family legacy, and a man living with the pain of being one of wrestling’s most death-defying athletes. Here is a complex man, wrapped in the pride he has for what he’s done, the pain for things he’s done, and the realization that the end is near.This is as real as it gets, guys…Breaking Kayfabe with the man you knew as Sabu, but will now never forget, as Terry.0:00 Breaking Kayfabe #08 | Terry Brunk00:45 Introduction and Guest Arrival01:14 Funny Story About Terry Funk's Roast02:19 Discussing Career and Recognition03:59 Experience with WWE and Self-Reflection05:30 Physical Condition and Wrestling Injuries06:09 Thoughts on Dying in the Ring06:59 Wrestling Career Longevity10:22 Wrestling Influences and Career Recognition10:41 Wrestling Injuries and Hospital Experiences12:14 Childhood and Family Background15:45 Wrestling Training and Early Career31:02 Drug Use and Wrestling34:20 Extreme Rising Incident and Reflection41:17 Comparing Wrestling Promoters42:20 Reflections on Business Acumen and Passion in Wrestling42:40 Discussion on Todd's Role and Financial Management in ECW43:38 Insights on Vince's Perception of Sabu44:14 Experiences with Bischoff and WCW45:05 Thoughts on ECW's Place in the Hall of Fame45:47 Views on WWE's Hall of Fame46:42 Willingness to Join WWE's Hall of Fame48:01 Opinions on Other Wrestlers and Personalities49:59 Reflections on Marriage and Personal Life52:38 Memories of Mother and Family54:21 Personal Interests and Preferences01:05:58 Experiences with Rehab and Substance Abuse01:14:41 Final Thoughts and Reflections