Episode #51 of Retro Wrestling with Gene Jackson features Part Two of Gene's conversation with Kurt Beyer (son of legendary masked star The Destroyer) shares the reality behind chasing a wrestling dream, from surviving the brutal All Japan Pro Wrestling dojo system to dealing with backstage politics that changed the course of his career.

In this episode:

• Kurt breaks down the grueling dojo training (1,000+ push-ups, 1,600 sit-ups, and hundreds of bumps daily)
• The truth behind why he was never allowed to be “Destroyer Jr.”
• A behind-the-scenes look at wrestling politics in All Japan
• And the unforgettable moment of teaming with his father in his final matches at the Budokan
• And sooooo much more!
• Plus a peak at Dick Beyer's scene with Dick Murdoch in GRUNT the Wrestling Movie (1985)

From dream… to reality… to full circle.

If you’re a fan of old school wrestling, All Japan, wrestling history, and real behind-the-scenes stories, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

Martin aka Precious joined Brian Tramel for a new episode of "Shootin' The Shiznit" for Episode 537! BT & Martin talk about growing up as a fan, being smarted up, training, Charlie Parks, working for Corey, getting fired, working for Dustin & Maria and much more!

The first episode of LIVE! from the Archive… and right out of the gate, everything goes wrong—and somehow that makes it perfect.

What was supposed to be a smooth multi-platform live streaming debut quickly turns into a YouTube only, anything can happen live stream featuring technical difficulties, unexpected guests, and one of the most chaotic (and fun) conversations you’ll hear anywhere.

From talking about the state of the Retro Wrestling Archive, to breaking down new shows like Beyond Wrestling, to just shooting the breeze about wrestling fandom this one goes everywhere.

Fans Take Over the Show

This isn’t just a podcast… this is a hangout.

• Viewers jump into the comments and onto the show
• Discussions about Memphis wrestling history, favorite moments, and growing up as fans
• A real sense of community starts forming right in Episode One
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And Then It Gets WEIRD (In the Best Way)

• Robb’s mom shows up and starts telling stories about punishing him as a kid by taking away wrestling, but the best story is when the Fantastics (Bobby Fulton/Tommy Rogers) were their neighbors in Nashville and she convinced them to....you just have to check out the show to find out! It's gold!
• Childhood memories of backyard matches, homemade belts, and sneaking wrestling on TV
• The guys are joined by MemfoBrandTees.com's own....Chad Anderson for some old school Memphis wrestling talk
• And then… things completely go off the rails

Enter: Hot Tamale

Just when you think things are settling down to some degree of normal.....

Hot Tamale crashes the show.

What follows:

• Wild back-and-forth trash talk
• Claims of winning titles from Jerry Lawler in his living room
• A full on challenge being issued for a match!
• Legit on-air phone calls to Memphis Legends Reggie B. Fine and Jerry 'the King' Lawler
• It's one of the most ridiculous and hilarious segments ever and this is just episode ONE!

What This Show Is Going to Be

If Episode One proves anything, it’s this:

This isn’t a traditional podcast.
This isn’t a structured interview show.

This is:

Live, interactive, unpredictable wrestling talk with zero guardrails

Guests, fans, stories, chaos - whatever happens, happens...because......WE'RE LIVE, PAL!!

It’s time for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Brian Tramel sits down with
podcast mogul Keeping 100 with Konnan’s Joseph Feeney III for Episode 293. They
talk about working on the Konnan show, editing some of the top podcasts in the
business, Conrad Thompson, Creative Control Network, Mike Durband, Hughezy,
WWE, IMPACT and more!

It’s the final WCW pay-per-view of the 1980s, and we’re diving deep into one of the most unique concepts the company ever attempted, the round-robin “Iron Man / Iron Team” tournaments at Starrcade ’89.

Gene Jackson and Bob Anderson break down the ambitious format, the strategy behind the points system, and whether the experiment actually delivered or if it was too complicated for its own good.

This episode covers:

🔥 The Ric Flair vs. Sting dynamic as the decade closes
🔥 The Road Warriors dominating the tag team field, even as they end their run
🔥 The Great Muta’s sudden descent down the card and what caused it
🔥 Lex Luger trying to prove he belongs at the top
🔥 The Steiner Brothers showcasing next-level athleticism
🔥 The Iron Man Tournament concept: bold innovation or creative overreach?

As the 80s come to an end, World Championship Wrestling is clearly transitioning. The Horsemen era is evolving. New stars are emerging. The athletic style is tightening up. But is this the right formula to carry WCW into the 1990s?

Was Future Shock ahead of its time… or just ahead of its audience?

We break down every match, every point scored, and every storyline implication as we close the book on 1989 WCW and prepare for 1990!

On the premiere episode of the Retro Wrestling Re-View Power Pro Wrestling Podcast, Gene Jackson, Rob Helt, and Brian Tramel go back to April 18, 1998, the debut of TV5 Power Pro Wrestling and the beginning of a new era after the fall of the USWA.

Featuring:

The return of Austin Idol
A very different version of Jerry Lawler that Memphis were used to
The debut of the Young Guns division
And a chaotic main event between Lawler and Dundee

New show. New direction. Same Memphis madness!

Since this is the premiere, this episode will be 100% ad free!

It’s time for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Brian Tramel sits down with
“It’s Still Real To Me Dammit” Dave Wills for Episode 282. They talk about the
promo that made him famous, meeting the Barbarian, emotion in wrestling, heel
smart fans, the Question Mark, getting smarten up, favorite wrestlers for
everyone and much more! P3 Radio also stops by to talk about their Dave Brown
episode.

It’s time for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Brian Tramel sits down with
for Episode 267 with “Pro Wrestling Torch” columnist Bruce Mitchell to talk about
starting as a fan, John Hitchcock, Wade Keller & the Torch, Harry White stories,
Jim Cornette, Vince Russo, biggest week in wrestling and more!