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!

Episode #19 of Cassette Wrestling News continues the series' real-time documentation of professional wrestling's most volatile transition period, as the shockwaves from Ric Flair's jump to the WWF and the post-SummerSlam fallout continue to ripple through every major promotion.

With the dust now settling from the chaos of the previous issues, Jeff Osborne and John Seaton settle into a more reflective — yet still highly opinionated — examination of where the wrestling business is heading. The episode captures a fanbase caught between disbelief and reluctant acceptance as the WWF tightens its grip on the industry and WCW continues to flounder under corporate mismanagement.

Key themes and discussions in Episode #19 include: Continued analysis of Ric Flair’s arrival in the WWF, how he is being positioned, and what it means for Hulk Hogan, WCW, and the concept of a “world champion” Ongoing frustration with WCW’s creative and business decline, including talent misuse and collapsing live attendance Reaction to the post-Ultimate Warrior landscape, with WWF’s roster reshaping in real time.

Commentary on independent wrestling’s growing importance, as groups like Tri-State Wrestling Alliance and other super-indies provide the most compelling in-ring action Praise and concern surrounding Cactus Jack’s physical style, as his performances continue to blur the line between spectacle and self-destruction Media, newsletter, and hotline culture updates, reflecting how wrestling news traveled in the pre-internet era Listener interaction, underground tape trading, and the growing CWN community itself

(90s All Japan Women’s Wrestling Watchalong w/ Guest Bob Anderson)

This week on Retro Wrestling with Gene Jackson, we step WAY outside the comfort zone and into something that might completely change how you look at wrestling.

Joining Gene is returning guest (and Retro WCW podcast co-host) “Broadcast” Bob Anderson, and together they dive into a 1993 All Japan Women’s Wrestling classic that is widely considered one of the greatest matches of all time.

And let’s just say… if you think you’ve seen everything wrestling has to offer, this match is here to prove you wrong.

Featuring names like Manami Toyota, Toshiyo Yamada, Dynamite Kansai, and Mayumi Ozaki, this isn’t just a match, it’s a full-blown, high speed, no regard for human life war that somehow combines insane athleticism with real storytelling and selling.

On this episode, we break down:

• Why these women were doing things in the early ‘90s that the U.S. wouldn’t catch up to for YEARS
• The insane pace, creativity, and physicality that still feels ahead of its time
• The difference between “modern spot wrestling” and what THESE women were doing and why this actually works
• The level of punishment these wrestlers take… and how they kept doing it for decades

And yes… we react in real time to:

• Brutal kicks that look like they belong in a shoot fight
• Mind blowing high speed sequences and transitions
• Moves that you’ll swear didn’t exist until the 2000s (or later)
• And a finish that somehow tops everything that came before it

What starts as a curiosity turns into pure disbelief as Gene sees firsthand why this style has such a legendary reputation and why names like Manami Toyota are still brought up in “greatest of all time” conversations.

Whether you’re a longtime fan of joshi wrestling or someone who’s never seen a second of it… this is one of those episodes where you’re going to walk away saying:

“How the hell were they doing this in 1993?”

The Posse joined Brian Tramel for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit” for Episode 447! Simon & Lil’Chris talked about growing up being a fan, how they met,being on Memphis TV, Hits, Misses, MVP and much more !