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Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk

Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk

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Hi, I am Greg Klein, an actor-writer-producer who used to be a professional wrestler. This podcast is a collection of my tales as a pro wrestling fan, newsletter writer, worker and historian.

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Episodes
  • Episode 89: Two Refs Enter, One Ref Leaves
    Feb 1 2026

    Episode 89: Two Refs Enter, One Ref Leaves

    In Episode 89 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, Two Refs Enter, One Ref Leaves, Greg:

    Looks at an angle in Dallas in 1954 as referees Otto Kuss and Jim Blood take issue with one another.

    Talks about the dating of team matches in wrestling.

    Reviews the lack of success of the first team match in Houston.

    Looks forward to the Mid South Wrestling Association reviews in 1985 and talks about the spring and summer of tag team main events in Houston.

    Gives an update on his book, The Texas Rasslin' War(s) of the 1950s.

    Invites everyone to attend The Made by New York Women Film Festival in Oneonta, NY, on Friday, March 6, and Saturday, March 7.

    Check out Greg's column about Morris Sigel on Slam Wrestling. https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2024/10/11/guest-column-elect-morris-sigel-to-the-observer-hall-of-fame/

    Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk is sponsored by Greg and his written work. His newest release, "Sunset Painting & The Sun, Two Plays by Greg Klein," is on Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com, as are his previous books: The Junkyard Dog biography, "The King of New Orleans" and the historic fiction, sports novel, "The Paper Tigers, How Eight Guys from the Streets of Philadelphia Became Professional Baseball Players for One Day."

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    1 hr
  • Episode 88: Two IIs on One
    Jan 15 2026

    Episode 88: Two IIs on One

    In Episode 88 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, Two IIs on One, Greg:

    Reviews the Mid South Wrestling Association's TV shows for April 1984.

    Notices how hard the promotion is working to keep the crowds up following the Last Stampede.

    Declares the Magnum T.A. project complete and T.A. a full-fledged headliner.

    Enjoys the babyface AF performance by Terry Taylor.

    Wonders why Butch Reed and Buddy Landel would rather embarrass Stagger Lee instead of unmask him.

    Laughs at the Superdate at the Superdome contest and its rules.

    Check out Greg's column about Morris Sigel on Slam Wrestling. https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2024/10/11/guest-column-elect-morris-sigel-to-the-observer-hall-of-fame/

    Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk is sponsored by Greg and his written work. His newest release, "Sunset Painting & The Sun, Two Plays by Greg Klein," is on Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com, as are his previous books: The Junkyard Dog biography, "The King of New Orleans" and the historic fiction, sports novel, "The Paper Tigers, How Eight Guys from the Streets of Philadelphia Became Professional Baseball Players for One Day."

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Episode 87: The Two Ring Battle Royal
    Jan 1 2026

    Episode 87: The Two Ring Battle Royal

    In Episode 87 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, The Two Ring Battle Royal, Greg:

    Welcomes a panel to the show to discuss to top 10 wrestling cities in North America in the 20th century.

    Joining Greg on the show are:

    Steven Gennarelli, a WWWF fan and expert, who is a popular co-host on John McAdam's Stick to Wrestling Podcast.

    Tony Richards, business coach and wrestling historian, who chairs the Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel on YouTube and sends out a daily Pro Wrestling Daily Chronicle on Substack.

    Brian Solomon, former WWF/E magazine editor, who has written several incredible biographies, including Blood and Fire: The Unbelievable Real-Life Story of Wrestling's Original Sheik, and the new hit Irresistible Force: The Life and Times of Gorilla Monsoon.

    Check out Greg's column about Morris Sigel on Slam Wrestling. https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2024/10/11/guest-column-elect-morris-sigel-to-the-observer-hall-of-fame/

    Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk is sponsored by Greg and his written work. His newest release, "Sunset Painting & The Sun, Two Plays by Greg Klein," is on Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com, as are his previous books: The Junkyard Dog biography, "The King of New Orleans" and the historic fiction, sports novel, "The Paper Tigers, How Eight Guys from the Streets of Philadelphia Became Professional Baseball Players for One Day."

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    1 hr
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