Episode 99: USA 217

In Episode 99 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, USA 217, Greg:

Looks at Jan. 1993 television for Austin Idol's USA Wrestling program out of Dothan's TV 18 studios.

Laughs about how everyone puts Idol over like he is Poochie from the Simpsons.

Questions if a TV studio show is the way to go in 1993.

Praises Joey Maggs, the Bullet and Scott Armstrong.

Throws some shade at Idol, Larry Santos, Simply Divine and the foreign menaces.

Questions if USA would have been better off in 1983.

Recaps where and when he was dropped into the world of USA and how it went.

Check out Greg talking about Morris Sigel and Houston Wrestling on Great Day Houston KHOU 20. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCMpn_1nLtg

Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk is sponsored by Greg and his written work. The Texas Rasslin' War(s) of the 1950s, Greg's fourth book, is onsale now online. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737863529

Episode 98: The Texas Rasslin' Edition

In Episode 98 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, The Texas Rasslin' Edition, Greg:

Opens a delayed discussion about his new book The Texas Rasslin' War(s) of the 1950s.

Makes a list of the 10 things he learned or are his takeaways from the year he spent researching and writing the book.

Heralds the Jack Pfefer Collection at the Father Ted Hesburgh Library at University of Notre Dame and its unparalleled contribution to wrestling history.

Talks about his new-found interest in Tommy "Your Boy Izzy" Phelps, Ricki Starr and Danny McShain.

Wonders if Dizzy Davis was the biggest con man in the history of wrestling.

Check out Greg talking about Morris Sigel and Houston Wrestling on Great Day Houston KHOU 20. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCMpn_1nLtg

Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk is sponsored by Greg and his written work. The Texas Rasslin' War(s) of the 1950s, Greg's fourth book, is onsale now online. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737863529

Episode 97: The Jerry Grey tribute

In Episode 97 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, The Jerry Grey Tribute, Greg:

Welcomes Bob Cook to the show.

Bob and Greg discuss "Golden Boy" Jerry Grey as a friend, a mentor, a worker and a promoter.

Bob talks about his Mighty Yankees tag team with Jerry and their matches against Bad Company and Graham & Keirn.

Greg notes Jerry's path through the territories and his evolution as a promoter.

Bob laughs about the Memphis rib Jerry played on him.

Greg gives some tips on good Jerry Grey matches to watch as well as a list of Jerry's personal favorite matches.

Check out Greg talking about Morris Sigel and Houston Wrestling on Great Day Houston KHOU 20. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCMpn_1nLtg

Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk is sponsored by Greg and his written work. The Texas Rasslin' War(s) of the 1950s, Greg's fourth book, is onsale now online. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737863529