Georgia Rasslin'... On My Mind!

Ray Russell / The WrestleCopia Network
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Georgia Rasslin'... On My Mind! takes a deep dive into the rich history of Georgia Championship Wrestling and the countless stars, stories, rivalries, and moments that helped shape the wrestling business. From legendary stars to forgotten names to classic TV, major angles, and behind-the-scenes history, each episode explores a different piece of Georgia's wrestling legacy. Whether you're a lifelong fan or discovering it for the first time, Georgia wrestling is always on our mind.

  1. 12h ago

    Georgia 1981 - Episode #14 (June 1981: Freebirds Finish Up, Dusty #1 Contender, New Tag Champs)

    Georgia Rasslin' returns with Host Ray Russell, Guest Jammie Ward, and more Georgia 1981. The George Scott era begins as we dive into the month of June. The Fabulous Freebirds finish up, Dusty Rhodes named the new #1 contender to Harley Race's NWA World Title, "Precious" Paul Ellering arrives and cuts some crazy promos, we crown NEW National Tag Team Champions in Steve O & Ted Dibiase, more Ken Patera feats of strength, Superfly Snuka headed in, Bruiser Brody prepares for Blackjack Mulligan, Sgt. Jacques Goulet pops in, Bruce Reed demoted under the new booking regime, and so much more! If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more! HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Georgia 1981 - Episode #14 (June 1981: Freebirds Finish Up, Dusty #1 Contender, New Tag Champs)

  2. 12h ago

    Georgia 1981 - Episode #13 (SPECIAL EDITION! Uncovering New Booking Info!)

    Back with a Special Edition of Georgia Rasslin' with Host Ray Russell and Guest Jammie Ward as we uncover NEW information to shed more light on the various booking changes of Georgia Wrestling in 1981. We talk Robert Fuller, Buck Robley, the Bill Watts Influence, George Scott, & the NWA Title switches of Harley Race & Tommy Rich! PLUS,we hear a story about Gordon Solie flipping out, and for the first time ever... Jammie Ward gets HOT at a comment made by Buck Robley, and goes off! It was GLORIOUS! If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more! HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Georgia 1981 - Episode #13 (SPECIAL EDITION! Uncovering New Booking Info!)

  3. 12h ago

    Georgia 1981 - Episode #12 (Austin Idol Returns, Butch Reed Debuts, Brody Chaos)

    Georgia Rasslin' returns with Host Ray Russell & Guest Jammie Ward as we close out May 1981 in Georgia Wrestling. Featuring the return match between NWA Champion Harley Race vs. Tommy Rich, Austin Idol is back (and gone again), Butch Reed debuts, Ken Patera's feats of strength, Bruiser Brody chaos ensues, an Ernie Ladd sighing, Buck Robley attempts to collect the Bounty on the Wildfire, Andersons vs. Freebirds IN A CAGE! Plus, the changing of bookers is extremely noticeable as we say goodbye to "Cowboy" Bill Watts & Buck Robley and say hello to George Scott! All of that, and so much more! If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more! HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Georgia 1981 - Episode #12 (Austin Idol Returns, Butch Reed Debuts, Brody Chaos)

  4. 12h ago

    Georgia 1981 - Episode #11 (May 1981: Bruiser Brody Arrives, GA Title Tournament, Patera Back)

    Back with Georgia Rasslin' covering MAY 1981 in Georgia Wrestling History. Guest Jammie Ward returns from vacation while host Ray Russell battles fall allergies. Topics this week include the Georgia Heavyweight Title Tournament, Bruiser Brody arrives, Tommy Rich wins gold again, Nikolai Vokoff the Bounty Hunter, Harley Race forever 50, World's Strongest Man Ken Patera, Ted Dibiase's revenge, JYD's "peek-a-boos", heel Alfred Hayes, Wahoo McDaniel, Bryan St. John, Mike Sharpe, Boxcar Willie, Putt-Putt Championships, Bill Tush Comedy Hour, and a whole lot more... Plus, soundbites galore! If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more! HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Georgia 1981 - Episode #11 (May 1981: Bruiser Brody Arrives, GA Title Tournament, Patera Back)

  5. 14h ago

    Georgia 1981 - Episode #10 (Tommy Rich wins NWA Title, Andre Breaks Ankle, IWL Outlaws)

    It's a MONSTER-Packed edition of Georgia Rasslin' this week as Ray Russell & Jammie Ward continue talking Georgia 1981. This week we discuss TOMMY RICH WINNING THE NWA WORLD TITLE (and losing it back to Harley Race). We dig deep into the stories and dispel some of the rumors behind the title change. Plus, Andre the Giant breaks his ankle, a deep-dive into Thunderbolt Patterson's IWL "outlaw" promotion, Georgia Title vacated, Jim Crockett's reaction to the last-minute World Title Changes, Ted Dibiase and the Blue Dot of Doom, The Freebirds wreak havoc, Jim Wilson points blame, Freddie Miller, Chief Jay Strongbow, Big Red, Sunbelt Wrestling, and so much more! If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more! HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Georgia 1981 - Episode #10 (Tommy Rich wins NWA Title, Andre Breaks Ankle, IWL Outlaws)

  6. 14h ago

    Georgia 1981 - Episode #9 (Dibiase Returns, Watts Walking Tall, Flair vs. Race)

    Georgia Rasslin' rolls on with more APRIL 1981 in Georgia Championship Wrestling with Guest Jammie Ward. Listen as we discuss Ted Dibiase's return from injury, Ric Flair challenges Harley Race for the NWA World Title, "Cowboy" Bill Watts is WALKING TALL when he teams with Dusty Rhodes to take on Ole & Gene Anderson, The Freebirds place a Bounty on Tommy Rich, The Blackjacks are in town, and so much more! If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more! HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Georgia 1981 - Episode #9 (Dibiase Returns, Watts Walking Tall, Flair vs. Race)

  7. 14h ago

    Georgia 1981 - Episode #8 (April 1981: Steve O Wins Gold, Dibiase Speaks From Hospital

    Georgia Rasslin' returns in a mega-packed edition to talk APRIL 1981 in Georgia Championship Wrestling with Ray Russell & Jammie Ward. Topics include The Freebirds blinding the Junkyard Dog.. AGAIN, Ted Dibiase speaks from his hospital bed, Ric Flair's arrival, Dusty Rhodes vows revenge on dapper Don Carson. NEW National Champion Steve O. The Birds try to maim Steve Keirn. Mr. Wrestling #2 teams with nemesis The Makes Superstar to battle Ole & Gene Anderson. Michael Hayes puts a bounty on Tommy Rich. Tony Atlas returns. Kevin Sullivan finishes up. Plus, we look at house show results including the 4/12 Omni card, and talk The Stomper, Jim Duggan, Frank Morrell, Bobby Eaton, Robert Gibson, Roberto Soto, Greg Valentine, Ted & Jerry Oates, Gypsy Joe, Robert Fuller, and Soundbites Galore! If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more! HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Georgia 1981 - Episode #8 (April 1981: Steve O Wins Gold, Dibiase Speaks From Hospital

  8. 14h ago

    Georgia 1981 - Episode #7 (JYD Blinded, Dibiase Hospitalized! Hayes Birthday Bash)

    Georgia Rasslin' is back discussing Georgia 1981 with Ray Russell & Jammie Ward. We talk two very pivotal pieces of wrestling history as The Fabulous Freebirds celebrate Michael Hayes' Birthday weekend by hospitalizing Ted Dibiase with a severe neck injury, and then blinding the Junkyard Dog (AGAIN!). We close out the month of March looking at more TV and the 3/29 OMNI Card featuring Steve O filling in for the injured Dusty Rhodes to capture the National Heavyweight Title from Don Carson's Stomper! Plus, the Andersons have their issues with Mr. Wrestling #2, Tommy Rich aligns himself with JYD, WWF Champion Bob Backlund in town, Ted Oates' Columbus-only feud with Bobby Eaton, Kevin Sullivan & Steve Keirn being phased out, Tony Atlas returns from a bodybuilding competition, and so much more! If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more! HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Georgia 1981 - Episode #7 (JYD Blinded, Dibiase Hospitalized! Hayes Birthday Bash)
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Georgia Rasslin'... On My Mind! takes a deep dive into the rich history of Georgia Championship Wrestling and the countless stars, stories, rivalries, and moments that helped shape the wrestling business. From legendary stars to forgotten names to classic TV, major angles, and behind-the-scenes history, each episode explores a different piece of Georgia's wrestling legacy. Whether you're a lifelong fan or discovering it for the first time, Georgia wrestling is always on our mind.

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  • Creator
    Ray Russell / The WrestleCopia Network
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
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