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On Episode #89 of the Retro Wrestling Re-View USWA Podcast, the gang dives back into another chaotic chapter of USWA television, where studio brawls, wild gimmicks, and classic Memphis escalation collide in ways only this territory could deliver. This week’s discussion covers one of the most memorable stretches of early-’90s USWA TV, highlighted by violent studio chaos, controversial stipulations, and the constant balancing act between spectacle and storytelling that defined the era. On this episode: The fallout from recent studio chaos involving Jerry Lawler, Eric Embry, and Leatherface, including one of the wildest chainsaw angles ever attempted on Memphis TVThe infamous desk destruction segment and how it looked terrifying as a kid but hilarious in hindsightLawler’s reaction to the chaos and the moment the angle nearly went off the rails when the chainsaw malfunctionedThe continued blending of fear-based monster gimmicks with classic Memphis style storytellingWhy Memphis could get away with angles this insane and why fans bought into it anywayThe episode also dives into the broader landscape around this time period: Nashville Fairgrounds and Monday night Mid-South Coliseum resultsThe revolving door of talent including names like Rob Van Dam, Chris Candido, Sabu, and others passing through the territoryMud hole matches, lumberjack matches, and Memphis-style stipulation overloadThe chaotic, sometimes nonsensical booking that still somehow sold ticketsBeyond just recapping matches and promos, the crew breaks down: Why monster gimmicks like Leatherface worked in the territory environmentHow Memphis TV created urgency even when logic took a back seatWhy this era still fascinates fans decades laterThis episode is a perfect snapshot of Memphis wrestling at its most unpredictable: part horror movie, part street fight, part live theater. If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more! HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this episode of the Retro Wrestling Re-View USWA Podcast, Gene Jackson, Josh Briley, and Brian Tramel break down another wild week of USWA Championship Wrestling from July 1991, a show loaded with debuts, bizarre booking choices, and escalating chaos. The episode kicks off with Sabu, who is now billed Samu “The Mystery Man,” raising plenty of questions as Memphis audiences are asked to pretend they don’t already know exactly who he is. Meanwhile, Eric Embry continues his reign of annoying the Memphis babyfaces, lying with confidence, dodging consequences, and drawing out his increasingly heated feud with Jerry “The King” Lawler, which is now barreling toward a lumberjack showdown. The show also introduces the Barroom Brawlers, a rough around the edges team whose debut includes chair shots, confusion, and one of the most unintentionally funny promos in recent memory. Add in mud hole match insanity, Lawler squashing Judge Dread, and Memphis TV at its most unfiltered, and you’ve got another episode that perfectly captures why this era remains endlessly fascinating. On this episode: Samu (Sabu) debuts (again) as The Mystery Man (yeah, I don’t know either)Rob Van Dam’s early Memphis run and unconventional styleEric Embry’s greatest hits: lies, excuses, and chaosJerry Lawler asserts control with authority and violenceThe debut of the Barroom Brawlers and chair-swinging mayhemDr. Tom Prichard, Miss Texas, Dirty White Boy & Dirty White Girl collideMud hole matches, questionable promos, and classic Memphis energyIt’s another episode where logic takes a back seat to entertainment but it’s definitely fun, join us! If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more! HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week on the Retro Wrestling Re-View USWA Podcast, we dive deep into an unforgettable episode of USWA Championship Wrestling from June 29, 1991, a show that feels like Memphis wrestling turned up to eleven. Gene Jackson, Josh Briley, and Brian Tramel analyze a wild hour of television where Leatherface storms the studio with a chainsaw, Eric Embry proves why he’s one of the greatest chickens*** heels ever, and the studio ends up knee deep in syrup, feathers, and absolute madness. Highlights: Why Leatherface works better as a visual threat than a wrestlerThe psychology of Embry being terrified of Lawler despite having every advantageThe Ta-Gar experiment, the Dr. Doom mask, and why “Lord of the Volcano” quietly disappearedLawler’s masterclass in getting a passable match out of an impossible gimmickThe "tar and feather" angle dissected discussing history, intent, and why it felt dated by ’91Miss Texas, Dirty White Girl, and the fine line between chaos and discomfortThe overuse of the DDT and whether finishers were already losing meaning by this eraRob Zakowski’s upside, near miss spots, and early signs of innovationJeff Jarrett & Robert Fuller’s looping stipulation that backs the booking into a cornerJackie Fargo’s return and why it still mattered to Memphis crowdsAttendance notes, Evansville and Memphis results, and behind the scenes notesWATCH THE FULL TELEVISION EPISODE THEY ARE REVIEWING, HERE: https://youtu.be/lCcaZbvvhU8?si=R-XijL8tAWsjqKZL If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us pay the bills! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more! HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 horror into full-blown studio CHAOS!!  In this episode: Why the Leatherface angle exceeded expectations and hooked the crowdEmbry’s masterclass performance as a cowardly, manipulative heelThe art of cutting off babyface momentum at exactly the right momentEddie Marlin finally snapping and firing Embry on TV and why it couldn’t stickLawler’s insistence on one more match and how that fuels the feudWhy the studio chases worked instead of feeling sillyRob Van Dam’s early USWA run and a mysteriously missing finishConfusing booking, wrong records, and undefeated teams that definitely lostBill Dundee’s repetitive promos and that unforgettable jacketCatfights, double count outs, and angles designed to sell Monday nightEddie Gilbert quits the companyReal attendance numbers and live results from Dallas and MemphisThis episode is a perfect example of Memphis wrestling logic: stretch the money feud, keep the crowd angry, and never give them everything at once. WATCH THE FULL TELEVISION EPISODE THEY ARE REVIEWING, HERE: https://youtu.be/RD_BTvq5Gzw?si=waXI0OVF9TcJzSjKHere's the fun "BENNY HILL SHOW" style video mentioned on the podcast: https://youtu.be/h9hMPcF4GL4 If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us pay the bills! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more! HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 debut of his next Texas ally, Leatherface, the in-studio debut of Ta-Gar: Lord of the Volcano, a kickboxing experiment straight out of a Jean-Claude Van Damme movie, and one of the most unintentionally hilarious promos in territory history. On this episode: Eric Embry introduces Leatherface by retelling the entire plot of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (complete with clips)Jerry Lawler immediately undermines the gimmick by calling it “a guy in a Halloween mask”Why the Leatherface angle still worked — and drew nearly 1,000 fans at the Pipkin Building!Ta-Gar debuts in the studio, shooting fire from his shield and clawing people with a flaming gloveThe debut of "Pistol: Pez Whatley, including a promo that turns into an unintentional Corey Maclin impressionMiss Texas, Dirty White Girl, and one of the strangest catfight segments ever airedA mysterious “Vietnamese Kickboxing Match” featuring Dong Chao Mang and Rob ZukowskiWhy Chris Frazier deserves a medal for surviving this episodeDoug Gilbert’s unpredictable Roughhouse gimmick lives for another weekReal attendance numbers that explain why this madness seemingly actually matteredThis episode is USWA at its most grindhouse — ridiculous on paper, oddly compelling in execution, and endlessly fascinating in hindsight. If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us pay the bills! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more! HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 weeks away, immediately reasserting control and reminding everyone exactly who runs Memphis (both behind and in front of the camera). On this episode: Jerry Lawler’s triumphant return, confronting Eric Embry and physically dismantling both Carl Stiles and the Texas RangerThe opening match delivers big heat as Dirty White Boy vs. Tom Prichard explodes — capped off by the shocking return of The Dirty White Girl, who launches Miss Texas over the deskA deep discussion on why that opening segment worked and why it matteredThe debut of Carl Stiles and why his presentation never quite clicks with fansEric Embry’s master class heel psychology (“I ain’t got no beef with you, Lawler!”)Jeff Jarrett, Robert Fuller, and the never ending “we used to feud” reminders, EVERY WEEK!The arrival of Ta-Gar, Lord of the Volcano whose left hand is on fire, but he seems cool with itMulti man tag team chaos, "Roughouse" Doug Gilbert get his character over, and Bill Dundee doing things only Bill Dundee can doReal attendance numbers from the Pipkin Building that tell a much darker story about the state of the territory in June 1991This episode captures a promotion desperately trying to stabilize itself by leaning on Lawler’s star power, throwing gimmicks at the wall, and hoping something sticks. If you love Memphis wrestling history, honest analysis, and laugh out loud fun with the absurdity of it all, this one’s a must listen. If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us pay the bills! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more! HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 session, territory deep dive, and pure chaos. 🎁 On this special holiday episode: Richard opens up about his mental health journey and why stepping away was necessaryA heartfelt (and important) discussion about medication, mental health, and asking for helpA full catch-up on everything Richard has missed in USWA 1991, including the Texas vs. Tennessee warEric Embry’s booking highs… and spectacular lowsJeff Gaylord as the Texas Ranger, complete with hog tying incompetenceCorey Maclin’s blink-and-you’ll-miss-it 1991 debutLoser Leaves Town matches where NO ONE ACTUALLY LEAVES!Miss Texas, Doug Gilbert’s “crazy” gimmick, and Bill Dundee contract gymnasticsThe return of the Christmas gift exchange, where the gang gives gifts to some of their favorite USWA wrestlersBT’s special rendition of “Twas the night before Christmas” recapping USWA 1991 territory chaos so farAnd the triumphant return of Santa Claus, spreading holiday cheer… and bringing the HEAT!This isn’t just a wrestling podcast,  it’s a Christmas hang with friends who love Memphis wrestling, remember it vividly, and aren’t afraid to laugh at how absurd it could be. Grab some eggnog, settle in, and celebrate Christmas Day, the Retro way! If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us pay the bills! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more! HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 shortage of controversy, history, and jaw dropping moments. On this episode: Jerry Lawler’s shocking slap heard ‘round Memphis as Miss Texas pushes things too far!The ongoing Texas vs. Tennessee war and its rapidly crumbling foundationRobb Helt recounts being a teenage fan when Dallas wrestling abruptly collapsed, including the infamous locked door Sportatorium nightThe passing of Freezer Thompson and why Memphis missed the boat on a potential special attractionThe strange, short-lived “crazy” Doug Gilbert / Roughhouse Fargo-inspired gimmickDirty White Boy’s uneasy babyface turn and the slow breakup of the Texas factionJeff Gaylord’s Texas Ranger gimmick escalates complete with post match hog tyingEric Embry vs. Jerry Lawler politics, booking philosophy, and business falloutThis is a deep dive episode that goes far beyond the TV screen connecting Memphis booking decisions to real world consequences in Dallas and beyond. Watch along, relive the chaos, and hear the stories that only longtime fans can tell! If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us pay the bills! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more! HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 explanation, no buildup, he's just here nowThe Texas Ranger debuts and his identity is no mystery!Jamie Dundee’s infamous contract loophole angle takes the term "bait and switch" to a new lowDoug Gilbert unmasks himself as the Lone Ranger to a huge studio popEddie Gilbert delivers another top notch babyface promo, and gets some love from Dave Meltzer for itRobert Fuller is smothered with a F****** plastic bag on live TV!“CPR” is administered by a ring full of wrestlers without an EMT in sight!The most awkward follow up ever: an immediate eight man tag match involving the attempted murderersBoards, beatdowns, fireballs, rat tails, and Corey Maclin saying “Ree-dick-uh-lus” over and over! "Man oh man!"Was this brilliant heat? Total madness? Or both? The guys break down what worked, what didn’t, and why Memphis wrestling always found a way to go just a little further than everyone else. If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us pay the bills! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more! HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 Walker blowing into Memphis like a wet breeze instead of a hurricane… to a chaotic two fall main event featuring Dr. Tom, the Dirty White Boy, Eddie Gilbert, and a very young Brian Christopher… …it’s all here, and it’s all off the rails,  This episode covers the May 18, 1991 USWA TV broadcast, including: - A surprising knockout finish as Ben Jordan drops Rob Golden cold- A 3-minute “meeting” that feels like 20 — and is somehow the most Memphis thing ever- A no-tape controversy that defies all wrestling logic- Eddie Gilbert’s heartfelt “future King of Memphis” promo- Jeff Jarrett & Robert Fuller vs. Jack Diamond & Gary Scott- The Texas Outlaws debut… dressed like the Assassins… and get zero heat- Hurricane Walker arrives — and immediately gets exposed- A hard-hitting main event first fall with four absolute pros- Full Monday Night Pipkin Building card rundown plus BT’s live gate & finish report, spoiler teases for next week, and plenty of laughs. If you love classic Memphis Rasslin' madness, this one’s a must listen. If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us pay the bills! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more! HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 Dirty White Boy before the match even starts, but why??- Miss Texas drops her first Memphis promo and knocks Uptown Bruno over the desk after an unwanted hug! - Robert Fuller is HUNG.....by the Texas Hangmen- Dundee cuts one of his most fired up promos of the entire year - Steve Keirn just ain't having it this week, and neither is Josh.- A mixed six-man tag featuring Little Tokyo, Karate Kid & the Texas Hangmen - Four HUGE “loser leaves USWA for 30 days” stipulations heading into Final Conflict This is the peak of Tennessee vs. Texas with FOUR "Loser Leaves Town" matches in ONE NIGHT! Will ALL the LOSERS leave town? Will ANY of the LOSERS leave town? Check out Episode #79 to find out! WATCH, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE! Find this week's USWA episode and TONS more Memphis fun at youtube.com/@RetroWrestlingArchive If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us pay the bills! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more! HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 continuing his run as the territory’s most manipulative, rule breaking heel • Dr. Tom stirring up heat on the Tennessee women while presenting Miss Texas like she was royalty • Jeff Jarrett & Robert Fuller tell a story and then see tag team action • Nightmare Danny Davis & Superstar Bill Dundee battling the Texas Hangmen in the "main event" with the infamous “yeller hoods” finally making an "in-studio" appearance (yes, they notice weird stuff) • The ongoing chaos surrounding the barbed wire glove/coal miner’s glove/NOT a regular barbed wire match stipulation • A big, feel-good closing angle with the Tennessee crew standing united against the "Texas Bunch" heading into Monday night Plus, Gene and BT talk psychology, continuity, 1991 booking weirdness, and why some finishes (like that punch) just feel outta place. If you love USWA Wrestling, debuts, deep dives, and unfiltered commentary, hit play on another fun filled episode! Find this week's USWA episode and TONS more Memphis fun at youtube.com/@RetroWrestlingArchive If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us pay the bills! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more! HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 Yamamoto’s guidance, brutally punishing Chris Frazier while trying to prove he's the “Texas Stud”!  Jeff Jarrett defends the Southern Heavyweight Title, promising Steve Austin a fight for the title he's wanted his whole life.  Eric Embry sprays mysterious green mist during a Russian Chain Match and cuts another venomous promo from Dallas.  Eddie Gilbert fires back, warning Embry that he "likes to bleed"!  Robert Fuller’s fiery roll-call promo unites the Tennessee team: Fuller, Jarrett, Eddie Gilbert, Danny Davis, and Bill Dundee as they prepare for the big Texas Brawl!Steve Austin vs. Steve Keirn delivers solid wrestling until the Texas Hangmen crash the party, leading to all out mayhem. The guys wrap up it all up with their unique mix of humor, analysis, and even a Jeff Jarrett car wreck with insight straight from "Double J" himself! It’s Southern Rasslin' mayhem, humor, and classic territory storytelling all rolled into one convenient podcast.  Find this week's USWA episode and TONS more Memphis fun at youtube.com/@RetroWrestlingArchive If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us pay the bills! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more! HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 Eddie Gilbert’s fiery babyface turn, Eric Embry’s heated Russian Chain Match promo, and Robert Fuller’s shockingly great run as a babyface alongside Jeff Jarrett. Plus: Downtown Bruno goes full “BrunoMania,” BROTHER! Steve Keirn threatens to beat up everybody, and the gang reveal what really happened behind the scenes according to the dirt sheets! Highlights: Jerry Lawler’s doctor cuts a promo seemingly at gunpointEric Embry vs. Eddie Gilbert in a Russian Chain Match, the feud that lit up ’91BT's “Pier Six Brawl” origin story Robert Fuller & Jeff Jarrett’s hilarious yet badass Tennessee Stud promo!Full review of the Pipkin Building card featuring the 10-Man Tennessee vs Texas war!Find this week's USWA episode and TONS more Memphis fun at youtube.com/@RetroWrestlingArchive If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us pay the bills! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more! HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 intense babyface promos in Memphis history after Eric Embry piledrives his real life best friend John Gilliam! It’s peak 1991 USWA with all the southern drama you could ask for—Lawler’s out, chaos reigns, and the Texas Bunch is running wild! Plus:Bill Dundee vs Jamie Dundee feud heats upJeff Jarrett bleeds buckets in a cage war with Dr. Tom PritchardThe Tennessee Stud rides again!Eddie Gilbert vs Eric Embry goes from rivalry to murder-level rage Not to mention plenty of fun insight from Gene, BT, and Josh along the way Find this week's USWA episode and TONS more Memphis fun at youtube.com/@RetroWrestlingArchive If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us pay the bills! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more! HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★