It’s time for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Brian Tramel brings you “THE WTF News Desk.”

BT brings 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.

Episode 50 of Retro Wrestling with Gene Jackson is a milestone and it delivers in a big way.

In Part One of this special two part interview, Gene sits down with Kurt Beyer, the son of legendary masked icon "The Intelligent, Sensational Destroyer" aka Dick Beyer, for one of the most fascinating and personal conversations in the history of the show.

This isn’t just another wrestling interview… this is a firsthand look at what it was like to grow up inside the business and literally travel the world during one of its most protected and mysterious eras.

You'll hear:
What it was like growing up backstage surrounded by legends like Freddie Blassie and Mr. Moto

Incredible childhood stories including the moment Kurt tried to jump into the ring to save his father mid match....TWICE!

A behind the scenes look at kayfabe from a child’s perspective and how the business protected itself in those days

The origins of The Destroyer gimmick, including the famous mask and how it was created

Stories from life in multiple territories and the drastic culture shift from the U.S. to Japan

The Japan Story Begins…
This episode also dives into the early stages of The Destroyer’s rise in Japan, including:

How he became one of the most recognizable (not just wrestling) figures in the country

The cultural impact of wrestling in Japan vs. the United States

And how Kurt and his family experienced that journey firsthand

This is one of those rare conversations that goes way beyond the ring.

It’s about:

Family

The reality behind the mythology

And a time when wrestling wasn’t just entertainment… it was protected, lived, and believed by everyone....especially wrestler's families

And seeing it through the eyes of someone who lived their entire life around the wrestling business gives unique insight you don't always get in an interview this in depth.

Part One of a two-part conversation you do NOT want to miss!

This week's "special edition" of Shootin' The Shiznit is dedicated to Bobby Eaton. Brian Tramel sits down with Brian Thompson to talk about Bobby along with audio from the memorial service, clip with Bobby talking with Tramel and P3 RADIO appearance of Bobby.

Continental Championship Wrestling from August 10, 1985 brings family warfare, steel cage tension, and some of the most underrated in-ring work of the territory era.

This week:

• Robert Fuller shocks everyone by aligning with Bullet Bob Armstrong against his family!
• A steel cage “Loser Leaves Town” showdown is signed against Ron Fuller & Jimmy Golden
• Adrian Street delivers a technical showcase
• Bill Ash and Jimmy Backlund (Del Ray) go hold for hold in a snug battle
• The Nightmares clash with The Rat Patrol in high energy tag action
• Tommy Rich pushes toward a showdown with The Flame

Continental in 1985 is hitting a stride with layered angles, tight work, and emotional storytelling that bridges Memphis heat with Mid-South realism.

Join Gene Jackson and Robb Helt as they break it down week-by-week, episode-by-episode, preserving wrestling history one territory at a time.

This week on Dangerous Conversations, Doug Gilbert and Tommy “Wildfire” Rich open the floor to the fans and you know that means NOTHING is off limits!

In this episode:

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  The guys break down their picks for the greatest masked wrestlers of all time—from Mr. Wrestling II to The Interns and beyond
  
  
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  A deep dive into gimmick matches.....what worked, what didn’t, and why some of those wild stipulations actually drew money
  
  
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  Honest insight into how important a referee really is to a match and how good (or bad) refs can make or break everything
  
  
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  Stories about working with legends like Bobby “The Brain” Heenan, and what made him one of the greatest minds (and bumpers) in the business
  
  
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  A great discussion on chemistry in the ring and why some matchups just don’t click, even when everyone involved is great
  
  

And of course… it wouldn’t be Dangerous Conversations without the stories:

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  Tales of scaffold matches, barbed wire, and gimmick matches that pushed things to the limit
  
  
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  Road stories that include ribs involving bears, broken logic, and decisions that probably made sense at the time even if they don't now
  
  
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  And classic Memphis talk, including arenas, territories, and what made those crowds so special
  
  

Plus, Doug shares some of the best advice he ever got from his father and brother, while Tommy reflects on what made certain matches, feuds, and moments truly work.

This is one of those episodes where the conversation goes everywhere and that’s exactly why it works.

Real stories. Real insight. No filter.

Brad Skimahorn joined Brian Tramel for a new episode of "Shootin' The Shiznit" for Episode 460! BT & Brad talk about growing up as a fan, "Lethal Injection," why drop the Mercury name?, Uncle Mikey, when did tag team psychology click?, tag teams that are studied, Roscoe Eats Lisa and much more !

What(or who) really killed Memphis Wrestling?

In this special bonus episode of Retro Wrestling, Gene Jackson tells the story of "Larry Burton", the businessman who walked into the USWA in the mid-1990s with a plan to “modernize” the territory… and instead became forever tied to its collapse.

Gene breaks down:

• How Burton entered the USWA through Jerry Lawler
• The risky business deals, investor money, and the idea of flipping the company for millions
• Why the plan was built on projection instead of reality
• The lawsuits, legal chaos, and total collapse that followed

And ultimately…

Why Memphis Wrestling didn’t end with a bang but quietly disappeared, leaving behind decades of history with no farewell, no final moment… no closure for generations of fans.

Was Larry Burton the villain?

Or was Memphis Wrestling already dying before he ever showed up?

This is the story of how it all ended as we prepare to begin reviewing the show that tried to fill the void that was left by the USWA.

Also, on a future episode Robb Helt will join us with an even deeper dive into the legal aspects of this story and how it all unfolded in court over the course of several years.

Long time fan Mike Gunter joins Brian Tramel for a new episode of "Shootin' The Shiznit" for Episode 436! Mike & BT talk about growing up as a fan, going to the live shows, tag teams, meeting wrestling at retail stereo store job, kayfabe sheets, VCRs, Dave Meltzer, Cornette's surprise birthday party and much more!