The Retro Wrestling Re-View

The WrestleCopia Network

Host Gene Jackson brings a variety of co-hosts and wrestling legends to the program as he goes back in time to Re-Watch and Re-View professional wrestling from years gone by! Get the break down, hear never before stories, and feel free to watch along, & enjoy the Retro Wrestling Re-View!

  1. Re-View #73: USWA 3/30/91 ("He might be DEAD!")

    HACE 2 DÍAS

    Re-View #73: USWA 3/30/91 ("He might be DEAD!")

    We’re back in the WMC Studios for another wild Saturday morning in Memphis, and this one might just be the craziest episode yet! On the March 30th, 1991 edition of USWA Championship Wrestling, the Texas Bunch crank the violence to 11, Danny Davis shows off a new haircut and a new attitude, and Jerry Lawler goes from Southern Gentleman to History Teacher as he corrects the "Texas Idiots". Highlights include: Danny Davis destroys Sgt. O’Reilly like he’s fueled on pre-workout, Red Bull, and spite.Eric Embry and Dr. Tom Prichard nearly kill poor Bill Rush with a second-rope piledriver — prompting the immortal line, “He might be dead!”Jerry “The King” Lawler cuts one of the funniest promos of the year, reminding the Texans that Alaska’s the biggest state, you idiots!Bill Dundee is furious to be opening the show on Monday night, Eddie Gilbert wears his "serious glasses:, and Jeff Jarrett vows to restore honor to the Southern title.Plus: all roads lead to April Fool’s Day at the Pipkin Building — and business is about to pick up!Find this week's USWA episode and TONS more Memphis fun at youtube.com/@RetroWrestlingArchive If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us pay the bills! 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 ★

    1 h y 19 min
  2. Re-View #72: USWA 3/23/91 (The Return of Keirn)

    8 OCT

    Re-View #72: USWA 3/23/91 (The Return of Keirn)

    The Gang is back in the Retro Wrestling Archive Studios for another wild ride through USWA Championship Wrestling from March 23rd, 1991! This week’s episode delivers everything you love about Memphis mayhem, The Texas Bunch wreak havoc before the opening bell, Jackie Fargo sends in a promo from that sounds like he's on a "Walkie Talkie", and Steve Keirn returns to defend the honor of his old mentor!  From Eddie Gilbert’s mean streak to Lawler’s reluctant alliance with Keirn, to Jeff Jarrett losing his Southern Heavyweight title in Dallas — the chaos never stops. Then it’s coal miner’s gloves, karate-glove boxing, and a whole lotta hangin’ around (literally) as the Texas Hangmen take things way too far on live TV. Covered This Week: • The fallout from the Fargo beat-down by the "Texas Bunch" • Steve Keirn’s unforgettable “I’m gonna rip your arms off” BABYFACE promo! • Jeff Jarrett’s Dallas title loss to Dr. Tom Prichard • Billy Joe Travis & Jeff Jarrett reunite for tag team action! • Bill Dundee vs. Stunning Steve Austin – Coal Miner’s Glove on a Pole! • And a main event of Lawler & Keirn vs. Embry & Prichard — Tennessee vs. Texas rages on!! Find this week's USWA episode and TONS more Memphis fun at youtube.com/@RetroWrestlingArchive If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us pay the bills! 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 ★

    1 h y 18 min
  3. Re-View #71: USWA 3/16/91 (The Texas Hangmen Arrive!)

    1 OCT

    Re-View #71: USWA 3/16/91 (The Texas Hangmen Arrive!)

    Step back to March 16, 1991 with this week’s Retro Wrestling Re-View: USWA Podcast! Gene Jackson, Josh Briley (P3 Radio), and Brian Tramel (stspod.club) break down one of the wildest episodes yet, featuring: Jerry Lawler vs. Terry Funk – with Jackie Fargo as the “special” referee!The Texas Bunch (Eric Embry, Tom Prichard, Tojo Yamamoto) raising hell and crying foul.The arrival of the Texas Hangmen in Memphis!Eddie Gilbert and Jeff Jarrett bending the rules as babyfaces and the studio crowd LOVES it!Bill Dundee’s bloody fight with Steve Austin, plus his fiery promo directed at his son Jamie.Jackie Fargo dusting off the finger guns and stepping back into battle for Tennessee taking on Texas!We cover every segment, every promo, and every wild brawl straight from USWA TV on March 16, 1991—including the fallout from the Mid-South Coliseum cage match last week and the build to a huge eight-man tag: Funk, Embry, Prichard & Tojo vs. Lawler, Jarrett, Eddie Gilbert & Jackie Fargo. Subscribe for weekly retro wrestling reviews and classic Memphis chaos: youtube.com/@RetroWrestlingArchive Visit USWAPodcast.com for past episodes, merch, and more! If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us pay the bills! 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 ★

    1 h y 20 min
  4. Re-View #70: USWA 3/9/91 (Terry Funk returns to Memphis!)

    24 SEP

    Re-View #70: USWA 3/9/91 (Terry Funk returns to Memphis!)

    Step back into March 1991 with Episode #70 of the Retro Wrestling Re-View: USWA Podcast! Gene Jackson, Josh Briley, and Brian Tramel break down a classic Memphis TV leading into the last Mid-South Coliseum card before the move to the Pipkin Building. This week’s show features: A wild and unfiltered Terry Funk promo that set Memphis on fire Jerry Lawler’s emotional announcement about possibly stepping away after his showdown with FunkJackie Fargo named as special referee, drawing heat from Funk and adding high stakesUncle Danny vs. El Grande Pistolero and the battle over the World Light Heavyweight TitleThe Texas Bunch (Eric Embry & Dr. Tom Prichard) bringing heat in and out of the ringA young “Stunning” Steve Austin facing off with Jeff Jarrett for the Southern Heavyweight TitleFull rundown of the March 11, 1991 Coliseum card and the surprising resultsIf you love Memphis wrestling history, wild promos, and classic TV builds, this one’s packed with laughs, rants, and retro memories you don’t want to miss! Watch this episode along with us via the Retro Wrestling Archive on YouTube. youtube.com/@retrowrestlingarchive If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us pay the bills! 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 ★

    1 h y 19 min
  5. Re-View #69: USWA 3/2/91 (Tojo is back and he's a Texan now!)

    17 SEP

    Re-View #69: USWA 3/2/91 (Tojo is back and he's a Texan now!)

    Step back to March 2, 1991, as Gene Jackson, Josh Briley, and Brian Tramel dig into one of the wildest episodes of USWA Championship Wrestling ever! This week’s show features: The announcement of a four-man round-robin tournament featuring Jerry Lawler, Eddie Gilbert, Steve Austin, and Jeff Jarrett—but not everyone is happy about it, especially Eric Embry & Tom Prichard.Shocking interference as Embry, Prichard, and Tojo Yamamoto wreak havoc on Jarrett and Gilbert, drawing blood and shifting alliances.Jeff Jarrett’s emotional promo and decision to pull out of the tournament in favor of revenge.Eddie Gilbert stepping up as Jarrett’s partner, while Lawler keeps his eyes on the world title.The debut of El Grande Pistolero (aka Gypsy Joe under a mask) gunning for Danny Davis’ World Light Heavyweight Championship.A special USWA Insight segment on JC Ice (Jamie Dundee) and the growing father-son feud with Bill Dundee.Plus: Jeff Gaylord becomes an "Ice Machine" and an explosive six-man main event featuring a young Steve Austin.We also break down the booking decisions of Eric Embry, the hot Memphis crowds, and why 1991 feels so much tighter and more exciting than the USWA of ’93 we watched last year. Watch this episode along with us via the Retro Wrestling Archive on YouTube. youtube.com/@retrowrestlingarchive If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us pay the bills! 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 ★

    1 h y 21 min
  6. Re-View #68: USWA 2/23/91 (The Texas vs. Tennessee WAR begins!)

    10 SEP

    Re-View #68: USWA 2/23/91 (The Texas vs. Tennessee WAR begins!)

    On this week’s Retro Wrestling Re-View, the gang takes a deep dive into the February 23, 1991 episode of USWA Championship Wrestling!   The big story is the shocking unholy alliance of Jerry “The King” Lawler and “Hot Stuff” Eddie Gilbert, who agree to team up against Texans Eric Embry and Dr. Tom Prichard—but not without $25,000 bonds to guarantee they don’t turn on each other. We break down the promos, the intensity, and the fallout from this feud that has Tennessee battling Texas in one of Memphis Wrestling’s wildest storylines.   Also on this episode: Jeff Jarrett delivers an emotional promo trying to talk sense into Jamie Dundee, only for “JC Ice Baby” to double down on rebellion against his father Bill.Dirty White Boy Tony Anthony steps in to defend Jamie from Dundee, igniting a heated personal feud with "Superstar" Bill DundeeThe U.S. Males (Curtis Thompson & Chris Walker) make their mark, while Freezer Thompson and Gary Jackson take a beating.Stunning Steve Austin is ready to challenge for the Southern Heavyweight Title.Plus, chaos at the Mid-South Coliseum with six big matches, including Lawler & Gilbert teaming for the first time ever! If you love classic Memphis mayhem—blood, betrayal, family drama, and state pride on the line—you won’t want to miss this one!   Watch along with us via the Retro Wrestling Archive on YouTube. youtube.com/@retrowrestlingarchive If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us pay the bills! 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 ★

    1 h y 24 min
  7. Re-View #67: USWA 2/16/91 (Jamie Dundee gets a new family!)

    27 AGO

    Re-View #67: USWA 2/16/91 (Jamie Dundee gets a new family!)

    The USWA in 1991 was chaos, and this week’s episode is no exception!Reviewing the 2/16/91 episode of USWA Championship Wrestling. Jamie Dundee officially ditches his dad and becomes J.C. Ice BabyBill Dundee cuts a heartfelt apology promo… and gets mocked for itStunning Steve Austin picks up a win with help from J.C.Dr. Tom Prichard won’t shut up on commentaryReferees Paul Neighbors & Frank Morrell are somehow booked in a tag team match as partners!Jerry Lawler & Jeff Jarrett feud with Eric Embry and the Texas crew gets bloody—literallyEddie Marlin and Tommy Gilbert are stepping in the ring to fight it out, one more time!It’s family drama, Texas vs. Tennessee pride, referees wrestling, and plenty of blood. In other words: classic Memphis wrestling. Like/Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/retrowrestlingreviewFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/uswapodcastContact us at uswapodcast@outlook.comCheck out our MERCH www.tinyurl.com/retrowrestlingCheck out our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@retrowrestlingarchiveJoin our USWA Wrestling Facebook Group- www.facebook.com/uswauniverse If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us pay the bills! 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 ★

    1 h y 17 min
  8. Re-View #66: USWA 2/9/91 (Steve Austin Arrives in Memphis)

    20 AGO

    Re-View #66: USWA 2/9/91 (Steve Austin Arrives in Memphis)

    Retro Wrestling Re-View – Episode #66 - USWA Championship Wrestling – February 9, 1991   It’s Peak Memphis mayhem this week! Jerry Lawler & Jeff Jarrett are your NEW USWA Tag Champs… but before they can even celebrate, "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert returns from “exile” to throw fire, cause chaos, and make it clear he’s here for Lawler’s head.   Meanwhile, Jamie Dundee proves to be the worst referee in USWA history, which gets him fired  on live TV by Eddie Marlin and a "whoopin' from his Dad, PLUS "Stunning" Steve Austin and Jeannie Clark arrive on the scene to challenge Jeff Jarrett for his Southern Heavyweight Title!   Also on the show: Dr. Tom Pritchard vs. Jerry LynnEric Embry vs. Cody MichaelsStunning Steve Austin vs. Danny Davis (Jamie Dundee gets distract w/Jeannie)Bill Dundee & The New Kids vs. Dirty White Boy, Doug Gilbert & Brian LeeJeff Jarrett & the U.S. Males vs. Keith Eric, Eli the Eliminator & Sgt. O’ReillyIt’s brawls, betrayals, and belt-whippings all in one hour. This is 90's Memphis wrestling at its finest! Like/Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/retrowrestlingreviewFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/uswapodcastContact us at uswapodcast@outlook.comCheck out our MERCH www.tinyurl.com/retrowrestlingCheck out our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@retrowrestlingarchiveJoin our USWA Wrestling Facebook Group- www.facebook.com/uswauniverse If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please Subscribe to our Patreon to help us pay the bills! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaOR 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 ★

    1 h y 16 min

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Host Gene Jackson brings a variety of co-hosts and wrestling legends to the program as he goes back in time to Re-Watch and Re-View professional wrestling from years gone by! Get the break down, hear never before stories, and feel free to watch along, & enjoy the Retro Wrestling Re-View!

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