Bumps & Thumps

Mark A. Peterson was a freelance photographer for pro wrestling in the 1990’s. He has been around many of the legends of pro wrestling. On this episode, we talk to Mark about his childhood, becoming a fan of pro wrestling, stories about his times at pro wrestling cards and much more. You can follow Mark A Peterson on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/mark.a.peterson.92 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

Sal Corrente is an author, referee and pro wrestling fan. Sal has worked with many of the greats of pro wrestling and was the creator of WrestleReunion. He also wrote a book titled: Bruno Sammartino: The Autobiography of Wrestling's Living Legend. On this episode, we talk to Sal about growing up in Yonkers, his time as a referee, his interactions with pro wrestlers and much more! You can follow Sal Corrente on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SalCorrente Twitter: https://twitter.com/salcorrente Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salcorrente/ You can purchase Bruno Sammartino: The Autobiography of Wrestling’s Living Legend on Amazon at: Black & White Edition: https://www.amazon.com/Bruno-Sammartino-Autobiography-Wrestlings-Living/dp/1729634346/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1JJ5ZJB130QA5&keywords=Sal+Corrente&qid=1657049767&sprefix=sal+corrente%2Caps%2C636&sr=8-2 Color Edition: https://www.amazon.com/Bruno-Sammartino-Autobiography-Wrestlings-Living/dp/1792104804/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1JJ5ZJB130QA5&keywords=Sal+Corrente&qid=1657049767&sprefix=sal+corrente%2Caps%2C636&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/ 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

Brian R. Solomon is a former writer for WWE magazine and has authored or co-authored wrestling books including his latest “Blood and Fire” The Unbelievable Real-Life Story of Wrestling’s Original Sheik. On this episode, we talk to Brian about growing up in Brooklyn, writing articles for PWI and Inside the Ropes, his interactions with pro wrestlers and much more! You can follow Brian R. Solomon on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bsolomon Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianRSolomon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianrsolomon/ Brian also has a podcast called Shut Up and Wrestle: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-and-wrestle-with-brian-solomon/id1607212530 or where ever you get your podcasts. You can purchase “Blood and Fire” The Unbelievable Real-Life of Story of Wrestling’s Original Sheil on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Fire-Unbelievable-Real-Life-Wrestlings-ebook/dp/B09MXGR9WV/ref=sr_1_1?crid=377ZXQ9H8A1TV&keywords=Brian+R+Solomon&qid=1657036970&sprefix=brian+r+solomon%2Caps%2C128&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/ 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 Lit Fuse” Johnny Dynamite is a rising star on the independent pro wrestling circuit. He and his tag team partner, “Your Girlfriends Favorite Wrestler” Johnny Lightening, known as “Toxic Masculinity” are the current WFC (Wrestling for a Cause) tag team champions. On this episode, We talk to Johnny about growing up in Arkansas, how he got in the business and much more! You can follow Johnny Dynamite on the following social media platforms: Facebook: Toxic Masculinity: https://www.facebook.com/ToxicMasculinityTeam Johnny Dynamite: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000072894313 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 background of wrestling We dive into the creation of the territories, Why Vern Gagne never won the NWA World title, Bob Backlund, Adrian Adonis 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

You can follow Ryan Pilkinton on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryan.pilkinton.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/ 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

Brian Westcott has been a pro wrestling fan since the late 1980’s. He has been to many matches, conventions and is well known among the pro wrestlers. Brian is a lifetime member of the Cauliflower Alley Club and works in the Healthcare field. On this episode we talk to Brian about her childhood, becoming a fan of pro wrestling, receiving the Red Bastien Friendship Award from the Cauliflower Alley Club and much more. You can follow Brian Westcott on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/brian.westcott.33 Website: http://www.brianrich.net/wrestle 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

The Iceman 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 New Breed Wrestling. On this episode, we talk to Howard about growing up in Missouri, how he got involved in pro wrestling, his friendship with the Space Cowboy Jason Jones, wrestlers he had chemistry with in the ring and much more! You can follow Howard Moritz on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hmoritz 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

Herb Simmons is considered to be one of the best promoters in the country. He is most known for promoting Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling and is known by many of the legends of wrestling. On this episode, we talk to Herb about growing up in East St. Louis, getting involved in pro wrestling and much more! Follow Herb Simmons on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herb.simmons.5 Follow Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingExplosion/ Follow the St. Louis Hall of Fame: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stlouiswrestlinghall 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

Kevin Sullivan is considered to be one of the best minds and competitor in the pro wrestling business. He is most remembered as the Prince of Darkness, leader of the Varsity Club and the Dungeon of Doom. On this episode we talk to Kevin about his childhood, getting into the pro wrestling business, being a booker and much more! 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

Cary Silkin was a partner and became the owner of the Ring of Honor Wrestling (ROH) promotion from 2004 until 2011. He is still an ambassador for ROH. On this episode, Cary talks about his early life, getting involved in pro wrestling, the book he is writing about his life titled “Last Stop Penn Station”, his friendships he has developed with stars such as Kevin Owens and Seth Rollins and much more! You can follow Cary Silkin on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cary.silkin Twitter: https://twitter.com/rohcary Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rohcary/?hl=en Cary also has a podcast with Ian Riccaboni called Last Stop Penn Station: https://laststoppennstation.com/ or where ever you get your podcasts. 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/brinshe2003

Barbara Goodish has been a part of the pro wrestling family for over 40 years! She was the wife of the late Bruiser Brody (Frank Goodish). Barbara is a lifetime member of the Cauliflower Alley Club and is the club’s Reunion Registration Registrar. On this episode we talk to Barbara about her childhood, meeting Frank, life as the spouse of a wrestler and much more! You can follow Barbara Goodish on Facebook and order her book Brody: The Life and Tragedy of Wrestling’s Rebel: https://www.facebook.com/bgoodish 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/brinshe2003

Podcast with George Schire (Old School Wrestling) On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about old school wrestling versus todays wrestling entertainment and how much has changed over the years. 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/brinshe2003

Brian Blair started in the pro wrestling business in the late 1970’s. He is best known for being one half of the Killer Bees with Jumpin Jim Brunzell in the WWF. Brian is currently the president of the Cauliflower Alley Club and recently authored and published his autobiography Truth Bee Told: The Autobiography of B Brian Blair. On this episode, we talk to Brian abut growing up in Indiana, his time working the territories and much more! You can purchase B Brian Blair’s book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Truth-Bee-Told-Autobiography-Brian/dp/0578303590/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3N5UIAMQL1EQI&keywords=B+Brian+Blair&qid=1647118899&sprefix=b+brian+blair%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-1 Check out the Cauliflower Alley Club website: https://www.caulifloweralleyclub.org/ 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 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps

Mike Chapman is a wrestling historian and the author of 32 books as well as a motivational speaker. Mike was in the newspaper industry for over 35 years and is the founder of the International Wrestling Institute and Museum (National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum) as well as the museum executive director until he retired in 2009. On this episode, we talk with Mike about his growing up in Iowa, his time in the U.S. Navy, his close friendships with Lou Thesz, Vern Gagne, Danny Hodge and much more! You can find out more about Mike Chapman at his website: https://www.mike-chapman.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/brinshe2003

Keith Elliot Greenberg is an author and co-author books including his most recent book “Too Sweet” Inside the Indie Wrestling Revolution. He is also a producer for a well-known television network, a columnist for Inside the Ropes magazine an is well known throughout the pro wrestling community. On this episode, we talk to Keith about growing up, his writing of several books about pro wrestling stars, his new book coming out soon titled “Follow the Buzzards” Pro Wrestling in the age of COVID 19 and much more! You can follow Keith Elliot Greenberg on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keith.e.greenberg Twitter: https://twitter.com/keithegreenbeeg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithegreenberg/ Keith’s books can be found on Amazon, including his latest “Too Sweet” Inside the Indie Wrestling Revolution: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Sweet-Inside-Wrestling-Revolution-ebook/dp/B089VBHCL8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=37CZO0B96FLI7&keywords=keith+elliot+greenberg&qid=1646703449&s=books&sprefix=Keith+Elliot+%2Cstripbooks%2C151&sr=1-1 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/ 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/brinshe2003

David Dwinell was part of the pro wrestling business as a referee for 32 years. He has worked in the AWA, NWA, WWF and many indie promotions. He recently wrote a book titled “Ringman” which you can find on Amazon or where ever you get your books. On this episode, we talk to David about growing up, how he got the bug to become a referee in pro wrestling, his interaction with pro wrestlers and much more. You can follow David Dwinell on the Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.dwinell.10 You can purchase David Dwinell book titled “Ringman” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ringman-David-Dwinell-ebook/dp/B08LR1XMW9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2TN7K57ZRHOO9&keywords=David+Dwinell&qid=1646431938&sprefix=david+dwinell%2Caps%2C148&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/ 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/brinshe2003

Greg Oliver is an author and co-author books including Matt Memories and Slam! Wrestling Shocking Stories from the Squared Circle. He is also the producer of slamwrestling.net website and is well known throughout the pro wrestling community. . On this episode, we talk to Greg about growing up, how he got the bug to write about pro wrestling, his interaction with pro wrestlers, his writing of several books about pro wrestling and much more. You can follow Greg Oliver on the following social media platforms: Facebook: www.facebook.com/gregmep Twitter: @gregmep Instagram: gregmep YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyRaQXyK5HxiQxkmiNRw6wQ/f Website: www.slamwrestling.net Greg’s books can be found at: www.oliverbooks.ca 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/brinshe2003

Allen West is best known for his time wrestling in the AWA, Georgia and Memphis. He has worked with many of the greats of the past and is well known in the pro wrestling world. On this episode, we talk to Allen about growing up in Minnesota, How he got involved in pro wrestling, his friendship with John Laurinaitis, wrestlers he had chemistry with in the ring and much more! You can follow Allen West on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/al.tachovsky 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/brinshe2003

Darla Staggs is a lifelong pro wrestling fan. She has been to hundreds of pro wrestling matches and is well known among the pro wrestlers. Darla is a lifetime member of the Cauliflower Alley Club, the Benevolent Coordinator & Advisory Board Chair for the Cauliflower Alley Club and works for a major U.S. Bank company. On this episode we talk to Darla about her childhood, becoming a fan of pro wrestling, receiving the Red Bastien Friendship Award from the Cauliflower Alley Club and much more. You can follow Darla Staggs on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/darla.staggs.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/ 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/brinshe2003

On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about the Houston Territory and its impact on the world of professional wrestling. We will discuss how the territory was started, some of the great pro wrestlers that wrestled there 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/brinshe2003

Nikita Koloff is considered one of the great pro wrestlers of the mid 1980s and early 1990s. He is most remembered for his signature move "The Russian Sickle" and his feuds with Magnum T.A, The Road Warriors and The Four Horsemen. His many accomplishments include wining the second annual Crockett Cup with "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes know as the Super Powers. He also won the NWA World Six Man Tag Team Titles with "The Russians" Ivan Koloff and Krusher Kruchev, the NWA World Tag Team Titles, the NWA U.S. Title and the NWA World Television Title. Nikita was awarded the Frank Gotch Award in 2006 and was inducted in the NWA Hall of Fame in 2008. He has also written three books: Breaking Chains, Wrestling with Success: Developing a Championship Mentality, and A Tale of the Ring and Redemption. He hosts a podcast titled: It's Time to Man Up! which you can find anywhere you get your podcasts. During the podcast, we discuss Nikita growing up in Minnesota, getting started in Pro Wrestling, travel experiences, Chemistry when working with wrestlers, being a member of the Russians, big events like Starcade and The Great American Bash, Working in the NWA and AWA, and what Nikita is doing now. You can find out more about Nikita Koloff at www.koloff.net as well as on his social media platforms. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikita.koloff.31 Twitter: @NikitaKoloff1 Instagram: nikitakoloff1 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 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Parler: https://parler.com/brinshe2003

COL DeBeers is considered one of the best and controversial heels of the mid 1980’s and early 1990’s. He was best known for his time in the AWA, Pacific Northwest and the UWF. On this episode, we will talk to COL DeBeers about growing up in St Joseph, MO, getting into the pro wrestling business, stories of traveling with other wrestlers, his time wrestling in Europe and much more! 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/brinshe2003

Barry Darsow started in the pro wrestling business in the early 1980’s. He was known as Krusher Kruschev, teaming with Ivan and Nikita Koloff in the NWA as well as Smash of Demolition teaming with Ax in the WWF. On this episode, we will talk to Barry about growing up in MN, getting into the pro wrestling business, stories of traveling with other wrestlers, his feuds with the Rock N Roll Express and the Road Warriors and much more! You can join the Official Demolition Fan Club at: https://80swrestlingcon.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/brinshe2003

Earthquake Ferris (Ferris Anthony) worked in pro wrestling from the mid-1980s until the early 1990s. He has worked in all the major promotions (AWA, WCW, WWF) with many of the pro wrestling talents of the past and is considered one of the best enhanced talents in the business. On this episode, we talk about Earthquake’s childhood and family life, how he got involved in pro wrestling, His favorite wrestler he worked with, Opinion of wrestling today versus the past and much more. You can follow Earthquake Ferris on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/ferris.anthony 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/brinshe2003