Bumps & Thumps

On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about the Big Three Promotions (AWA, NWA, WWF) of the 1960’s thru the 1980”s and their impact on pro wrestling today. You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms: Facebook: George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221 AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870 You can purchase books written by George Schire at Amazon: Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From Verne Gagne to the Road Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1960s: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1960s/dp/1492225576/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 1 1970-1974: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1970-1974/dp/1492242292/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 2 1975-79: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1975-79/dp/150845857X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3 Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ PayPal: @bumpsnthumps You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps Brad Drake Podcast information: Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN Website: https://www.braddrake.net/ If you give a Dad a podcast information: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MfKFsRsq0MzKr1mXwX6v0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IYGADAP/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giveadadapodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadPodcast11 Falls Count Anywhere podcast information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FALLScountAnywhereGorillazinc Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200

Dennis McHawes “Attila Khan” has been wrestling on the independent circuit for almost 30 years. He has worked in many indie promotions and is best known in Herb Simmons Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling (SICW). He also wrestles for Mid States Wrestling, New Breed Wrestling and other independent promotions. On this episode, we talk to Dennis about growing up, how he got involved in pro wrestling, his time with Harley Race, his ability and style of promoting pro wrestling and much more! You can follow Attila Kahn on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAttilaKhan Twitter: https://twitter.com/DMcHawes You can follow SICW on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingExplosion/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sicw_professional_wrestling/?hl=en Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/sicwexplosion YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SICWWrestling Website: https://sicw.org/ You can follow New Breed Wrestling on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewBreedMO/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/newbreedmo You can follow Mid States Wrestling on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/midstateswrestling Website: https://mid-states-promotions.square.site/ Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps Brad Drake Podcast information: Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN Website: https://www.braddrake.net/ If you give a Dad a podcast information: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MfKFsRsq0MzKr1mXwX6v0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IYGADAP/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giveadadapodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadPodcast11 Falls Count Anywhere podcast information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FALLScountAnywhereGorillazinc Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200

Andrew “The Reinforcer” Anderson” has been a part of the pro wrestling world for over 25 years. He was discovered by Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka and trained by Gino Caruso, Nikoli Volkoff and The Kodiak Bear. On this episode, “The Reinforcer” talks about growing up, getting into Rock N Roll, Monsters and working with legends like Kevin Sullivan, Greg Valentine, The Barbarian and much more! You can follow Andrew Anderson on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Andrew.TheReinforcer.Anderson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/drewthewrestler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewthereinforcer/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVXeNmsXQvbtcWWLvZCcn_A?app=desktop&fbclid=IwAR0X_zLU1hJEjua5p_hCCvgbBvRW2zun2G3i1-nlWDmlRo3Nhc_tqktEAF0 Pro Wrestling Tees: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/wrestler-t-shirts/andrewanderson.html Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ PayPal: @bumpsnthumps You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps

Downtown Denny Brown was a junior heavyweight pro wrestler. He was a three time NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion and worked with many of the greats. On this episode, We talk to The Denny about his childhood, how he got started in pro wrestling, working with Mike Davis and much more! You can follow Denny Brown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denny.brown.5817 Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ PayPal: @bumpsnthumps You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps

The “Ragin Bull” Manny Fernandez is well known in the world of Pro Wrestling. He was a two time NWA World Tag Team Champion with Dusty Rhodes and Rick Rude. On this episode, We talk to The Ragin Bull about his childhood, how he got started in pro wrestling, working with Rick Rude and much more! You can follow Manny Fernandez on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manny.fernandez.564 Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ PayPal: @bumpsnthumps You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps

On this episode, we talk with legendary photographer Scott Romer. Scott talks about growing up in Indiana, as a teenager, going to matches and taking pictures of wrestlers and selling them, his relationship with Dick the Bruiser, writing his book When it Was: My life on both sides of the camera and much more! You can follow Scott Romer on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scott.romer.5 You can purchase Scott Romer’s book a few ways: a. Message Scott on Facebook and tell him you want to buy a copy of the book. Once it is purchased, Scott will autograph the book and pay for the shipping. b. At Amazon (book will not be autographed) https://www.amazon.com/When-Was-Life-Sides-Camera/dp/B09WCDQH1X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2NX1W1I0PWEP6&keywords=Scott+Romer&qid=1669853719&sprefix=scott+romer%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-1 Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ PayPal: @bumpsnthumps You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps

Mike George is considered one of the great pro wrestlers of the 1970’s and 1980’s. He has held numerous tag team and singles heavyweight championships. He mostly worked in the NWA territories in the 1970s and 1980s as well as Japan. On this episode, How he got started in pro wrestling, travel experiences, working in Japan chemistry with other wrestlers and much more!

On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to about the King of Belts Reggie Parks and his legacy in the pro wrestling inside and outside the ring. You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms: Facebook: George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221 AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870 You can purchase books written by George Schire at Amazon: Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From Verne Gagne to the Road Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1960s: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1960s/dp/1492225576/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 1 1970-1974: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1970-1974/dp/1492242292/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 2 1975-79: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1975-79/dp/150845857X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3 Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ PayPal: @bumpsnthumps You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps

The “Space Cowboy” Jason Jones has been wrestling on the independent circuit for 25 years. He is known as the “Hardest working man in professional wrestling. He has worked in many indie promotions and is best known in Mid States Wrestling where he is the promoter and competes. He also wrestles for Wrestling For A Cause promotion and other independent promotions. On this episode, we talk to Jason about growing up, how he got involved in pro wrestling, his ability and style of promoting pro wrestling and much more! Upcoming Events for Mid States Wrestling: Saturday, December 3rd 2022 at the Fairgrounds indoor building in Harrison, AR please go to https://mid-states-promotions.square.site/product/live-event-tickets-harrison-ar-sat-december-3rd/112?cs=true&cst=custom for ticket information. Sunday, December 18th at the Relics Center in Springfield, MO please go to https://mid-states-promotions.square.site/product/live-event-tickets-springfield-mo-sunday-december-18th-2022-at-6pm/114?cs=true&cst=custom for ticket information. If you are interested in purchasing items from Mid States Wrestling please go to: www.mswtickets.com and click on the Official Merchandise tab at the top center of the page. You can follow Jason Jones on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jason.jones.9440 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spacecowboyjasonjones45/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mswjasonjones You can follow Mid States Wrestling on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/midstateswrestling Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/midstateswrestling/ If you are interested in becoming involved in professional wrestling, please go to: www.mswtickets.com and click on the training & seminars tab in the upper right-hand corner of the home page. You can also email Jason at: mswstaff@yahoo.com Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps

Jackson Black is a rising star on the Independent Circuit. He was trained by Dr. Tom Pritchard and Glen Jacobs (Kane). Jackson is currently the Tennessee Heavyweight Champion in Universal Entertainment Wrestling (UWE) out of Knoxville, TN and also co hosts a weekly tv show with Joel Lawson and Mark Jindrak On this episode, we talk with Jackson about growing up, getting involved in pro wrestling, his training with two legends and much more!. You can follow Jackson Black on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePathOfBlack Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_jackson_black/ and https://www.instagram.com/wrestle_talk_live/ Wrestle Talk Live link: https://linktr.ee/wrestle_talk_live Pro Wrestling Tees: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/jacksonblack Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ PayPal: @bumpsnthumps You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps

Lex Luger was considered one of the hottest pro wrestlers from the mid 1980’s until the early 2000’s. Lex worked in Florida, WCW and the WWF(E) and has held numerous world championships. He also wrote a book called Wrestling with the Devil: The True Story of a World Champion Professional Wrestler--His Reign, Ruin, and Redemption. On this episode, we talk to Lex about growing up, how he got involved in the pro wrestling business, his time in WCW and the WWF and much more! You can follow Lex Luger on the following social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genuinelexluger/?hl=en Twitter: @GenuineLexLuger You can purchase Lex Luger’s book titled “Wrestling with the Devil: The True Story of a World Champion Professional Wrestler--His Reign, Ruin, and Redemption. on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Wrestling-Devil-Lex-Luger/dp/149647869X/ref=sr_1_2?crid=37HHOXFTSRJAK&keywords=lex+luger+book&qid=1667414133&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjgyIiwicXNhIjoiMS41MiIsInFzcCI6IjEuNjQifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-2 To find out more information on Man Camp please go to: https://mancamp.info/ Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ PayPal: @bumpsnthumps You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps

Reggie Harp is known as Mr. 6:05 and “The Belt Guy”. He has been a pro wrestling fan for many years. He has been to many matches, conventions and is well known among the wrestling fan nation. On this episode we talk to Reggie becoming a fan of pro wrestling, belt collecting, events he has attended and much more. You can follow Reggie Harp on the following Social Media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reggie.harp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reggieharp/ Twitter: @ReggieHarp Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ PayPal: @bumpsnthumps You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps

James Beard has been a part of the pro wrestling business for many years. He has worked in the NWA, World Class, Japan and many indie promotions. He wrote a book titled “The Third Man: My life and Times Inside the Ring and Out” which you can find on Amazon or where ever you get your books. On this episode, we talk to James about growing up, how he got involved in the pro wrestling business, his time as a booker and much more. You can follow James Beard on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beard1951 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beard3458/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamesbeard10 You can purchase James Beard book titled “The Third Man: My Life and Times Inside the Ring and Out” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Third-Man-Life-Times-Inside/dp/149477397X/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=Pzef0&content-id=amzn1.sym.8cf3b8ef-6a74-45dc-9f0d-6409eb523603&pf_rd_p=8cf3b8ef-6a74-45dc-9f0d-6409eb523603&pf_rd_r=G1W0T1R774VES5ERJHND&pd_rd_wg=zPqy9&pd_rd_r=94dc91f7-3935-4273-aa8a-8603f232b6b7&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mi Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ PayPal: @bumpsnthumps You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps

On this episode, we talk with one of the legends of tag team wrestling Jumpin Jim Brunzell. Jim is a two time AWA World Tag Team Champion as one half of the High Flyers with Greg Gagne, a two time Mid Atlantic Heavyweight Champion and was one half the WWF tag team know as the Killer Bees with B Brian Blair. Jim talks about how he felt when he won the AWA world Tag Team Titles for the second time, the Eddie Mansfield kayfabe controversy, his book he authored titled MatLands and much more! If you would like to purchase Jim Brunzell’s book: https://www.blurb.com/b/6298514-matlands Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ PayPal: @bumpsnthumps You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps

The “Natural Born Villain” Tim Rockwell has been wrestling on the independent circuit for a number of years. He has worked I many indie promotions and is best known in Mid States Wrestling and is the promoter and wrestles for Wrestling For A Cause promotion. On this episode, we talk to Tim about growing up, how he got involved in pro wrestling, why he started Wrestling For A Cause promotion with in the ring and much more! You can follow Tim Rockwell on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VillainRockwell You can follow Wrestling For A Cause on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingForACause Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wfcprime/ Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps

On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk tag team wrestling, the impact it had on the industry as well as some of his favorite teams. You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms: Facebook: George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221 AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870 Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ PayPal: @bumpsnthumps You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps

On this episode, we talk with former pro wrestling writer and photographer Craig Peters! Craig wrote for many of the Pro Wrestling Magazines from 1981 until 1996. Crag talks about how he got into writing for Pro Wrestling Illustrated, his interactions with promotions and wrestlers and much more! You can follow Craig Peters on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lohad Twitter: @LOHADdotcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lohaddotcom/ Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ PayPal: @bumpsnthumps You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps

Kelly Slaughter is the daughter of WWE legend and Hall of Famer SGT Slaughter. Kelly is an avid fitness enthusiast and works with Spartan training. On this episode, we talk to Kelly about growing up in a pro wrestling family and much more! You can follow Kelly Slaughter on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077854864151 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slaughterdaughterofficial/?fbclid=IwAR2Foms4u4ys2v2NrUs3mHlqX2CjVaVP_5dZsSMprvgz-ZLifkHRKq4a0ok YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SlaughterDaughterOfficial Information about SPARTAN Training: https://www.spartan.com/?fbclid=IwAR3buREIH0p9Pfwu6UAJGg41GhfbPzx_EGSeqgNzDCzZlbsZUCYibhZbJQc Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ PayPal: @bumpsnthumps You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps

On this episode, the cohost of the self-proclaimed preeminent AWA podcast, Chris Tubbs talks about growing up, watching pro wrestling and developing the podcast called “AWA Unleashed” which is cohosted with the “Voice of Minnesota Wrestling” Mick Karch. You can follow Chris Tubbs on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christopher.tubbs1 AWA Unleashed Fans: https://www.facebook.com/groups/635754817644851 AWA Unleashed Podcast Audio: https://open.spotify.com/show/7bvksF5UOuPk8k6jyAQsWu?si=e3a130d9806b4f12 or where ever you get your podcast. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfxTfHooG8cwoHnOg325tPA/featured Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ PayPal: @bumpsnthumps You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps

On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about Masked SuperStars. George discusses the origin of why wrestlers wore masks and some of the more famous pro wrestling stars who wore them! You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms: Facebook: George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221 AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870 Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ PayPal: @bumpsnthumps You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps

George Schire talks about pro wrestlers wearing masks versus face paint! The full podcast will premiere on Monday, September 5th 2022 at 8am CST. Don't miss it!

Joyce Paustian is a lifelong pro wrestling fan. She has been to hundreds of pro wrestling matches and is well known among the pro wrestlers. Joyce was a photographer for pro wrestling for many years and is still the official photographer for the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Hall of Fame. On this episode we talk to Joyce about her childhood, becoming a fan of pro wrestling, photographing pro wrestlers and events, receiving the Red Bastien Friendship Award from the Cauliflower Alley Club, her upcoming book coming out and much more. You can follow Joyce Paustian on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/joyce.paustian.9 Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ PayPal: @bumpsnthumps You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps

On this episode, We talk with pro wrestling legend Greg Gagne. Greg talks about his new company Power Town which produces action figures and much more! You can follow Power Town (Where Wrestling Lives On) at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/_powertown?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PowerTownWrestling Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powertownwrestling/ Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps

Matty Montcalm has been a pro wrestling fan as far back as he can remember. He has been to many matches, conventions and is well known among the pro wrestlers. Matty is also an avid collector of pro wrestling memorabilia On this episode we talk to Matty about his childhood, becoming a fan of pro wrestling, and much more. You can follow Matty Montcalm on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Wrestlingwclassics Twitter: https://twitter.com/Wrestlingwclass Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrestlingwclassics/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdloxcE4mkt8tabu62l8Q9g Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps

On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about Florida Championship Wrestling during the territory era. We dive into the promoter of Florida Eddie Graham and his creative mind, The wrestling stars of Florida and much more! George is also the cohost of a podcast called “AWA Unleashed” with Mick Karch and Chris Tubbs. You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms: Facebook: George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221 AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870 AWA Unleashed Podcast Audio: https://open.spotify.com/show/7bvksF5UOuPk8k6jyAQsWu?si=e3a130d9806b4f12 or where ever you get your podcast. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfxTfHooG8cwoHnOg325tPA/featured Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps