Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert & Tommy Rich

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Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert & Tommy Rich

“Dangerous” Doug Gilbert, shares memories and stories from over 55 years of the Gilbert Family’s legacy in professional wrestling... Discussing not only Doug’s career, but brother “Hot Stuff” Eddie and father Tommy Gilbert as well! Featuring interviews, reviews, & more!

  1. Episode #26: The Last Battle of Atlanta (Rich vs. Sawyer)

    2 DAYS AGO

    Episode #26: The Last Battle of Atlanta (Rich vs. Sawyer)

    If you were a fan of Georgia Championship Wrestling in the early 80s, there was no feud more talked about or more memorable than Tommy "Wildfire" Rich vs. "Mad Dog" Buzz Sawyer.  As most folks know, this feud came to a head in a famous steel cage match that would be known as the "Last Battle of Atlanta".  The match is memorable for many reasons.  One of the reasons is the cage itself, it was unique in the fact that it was a steel cage that also had a chain link top that would go on to inspire the WWE's HELL IN A CELL cage years later.  It's also famous because for decades it was believed that no footage of this match existed, it was the holy grail of the pro wrestling tape traders from the VHS days into the DVD days.  But mostly it was memorable because it was an exclamation point on a violent and bloody feud that lasted over two years.  This week, Doug & Tommy discuss the feud with Buzz Sawyer and everything that led up to it, the match itself, and even a few things you may not remember that happened after it.  Check it out!   Send in your questions for future episodes to douggilbertpodcast@outlook.com   For all things related to Doug Gilbert & Tommy Rich, check out www.dougilbertpodcast.com   For all things related to Gene Jackson's Retro Wrestling Re-View USWA Podcast, check out www.uswapodcast.com Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure! WrestleCopia Merchandise Available at 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

    1h 15m
  2. Episode #25: Happy Birthday, Tommy Gilbert!

    JAN 24

    Episode #25: Happy Birthday, Tommy Gilbert!

    On this episode, we celebrate what would have been Doug's Dad Tommy Gilbert's 85th Birthday on January 15th by having Doug & Tommy share memories and stories of Tommy while also reviewing some results from the early years of his career featuring discussions of Sputnik Monroe, Ron & Don Wright, Herb Welch, The Funks, Eddie Marlin, Rocky Johnson, Billy Wicks, The Bicentennial Kings of Dennis Condrey & Phil Hickerson, Frank Goodish, and many more!  Plus the story of Johnny Starr and some great stories about Mr. Gilbert working with the legendary Lou Thesz! Send in your questions for future episodes to douggilbertpodcast@outlook.com For all things related to Doug Gilbert & Tommy Rich, check out www.dougilbertpodcast.com For all things related to Gene Jackson's Retro Wrestling Re-View USWA Podcast, check out www.uswapodcast.com Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure! WrestleCopia Merchandise Available at 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

    1h 22m
  3. Episode #24: Ask Doug & Tommy Anything #4

    JAN 17

    Episode #24: Ask Doug & Tommy Anything #4

    This week, it's YOUR turn to ask the questions!  Once again Doug & Tommy are answering questions sent in by the listeners of the show.    Here's some of the topics that get covered in the process: Doug's match with Mance Warner from the W.O.M.B.A.T. show in Tullahoma Tommy's memories of the Jarrett/Gulas split in 1977 Doug's appearance on AEW alongside other Memphis Legends Doug & Tommy's favorite match as tag team partners Favorite places to eat on the road Who was the best female of wrestler of all time? Plus: Frankie Cain, Don Fargo, PG-13, Big Bad John, Bruiser Brody, Mr. Wrestling 2, Jerry Lawler, Brian Christopher, Buck Robley, and much, much, more! Send in your questions for future episodes to douggilbertpodcast@outlook.com For all things related to Doug Gilbert & Tommy Rich, check out www.dougilbertpodcast.com For all things related to Gene Jackson's Retro Wrestling Re-View USWA Podcast, check out www.uswapodcast.com Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure! WrestleCopia Merchandise Available at 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

    1h 31m
  4. Episode #23: Memphis Mafia in the USWA 1992

    JAN 10

    Episode #23: Memphis Mafia in the USWA 1992

    On this episode, we pick up the USWA discussion where we left off at the end of 1990, Doug & Tommy spent most of 1991 in other places so we touch on a few interesting subjects from '91 like working with Eric Embry & Chris Candido, and then we move into 1992! A lot of fun stuff to cover in the USWA in 1992 involving the Gilberts and Tommy Rich including Doug wrestling against Tommy one on one, Doug & Eddie feuding with the Rock & Roll Express, Tommy coming in as a babyface but eventually turning on Bill Dundee and rejoining the "Memphis Mafia". Plus, they discuss working with the Junkyard Dog, the "Russian Unified Team", Pelotons, Gino Hernandez, and much more on this week's episode of Dangerous Conversations!    Make sure you stick around after the podcast ends for some fun promo clips from Doug & Eddie as well as a clip of Tommy doing a promo with his tag team partner Buddy Landel on the phone talking about the ranch "they just purchased" that is an absolute classic! Send in your questions for future episodes to douggilbertpodcast@outlook.com For all things related to Doug Gilbert & Tommy Rich, check out www.dougilbertpodcast.com For all things related to Gene Jackson's Retro Wrestling Re-View USWA Podcast, check out www.uswapodcast.com Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure! Visit 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

    1h 28m
  5. Episode #22: Discussing NWA/WCW in 1989

    JAN 3

    Episode #22: Discussing NWA/WCW in 1989

    In 1989, Eddie Gilbert was invited to return NWA/WCW to assist with the booking which also lead to Doug and Tommy Rich returning as well. A lot of interesting things went on throughout the year including: Eddie feuding with Ric Flair & Barry Windham leading to the return of Ricky Steamboat, Tommy wrestling Terry Funk in Amarillo and feuding with Lex Luger over the United States Championship, Doug wrestling Shane Douglas, Lance Russell leaving Memphis and signing with the NWA, the Rich Cousins wrestle three lunatics, Captain Redneck teams with a patriotic breakdancer??, Eddie & Rick Steiner win U.S. tag team championship gold, and much, much more! Send in your questions for future episodes to douggilbertpodcast@outlook.com For all things related to Doug Gilbert & Tommy Rich, check out www.dougilbertpodcast.com For all things related to Gene Jackson's Retro Wrestling Re-View USWA Podcast, check out www.uswapodcast.com Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure! Visit 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

    1h 22m
  6. Episode #21: Talking USWA 1990

    12/27/2024

    Episode #21: Talking USWA 1990

    This week we look back on the USWA in 1990 and in the process Doug & Tommy have some interesting insight & conversation about: "Granny Gilbert's Magic Hair Elixir", The differences in the booking styles of Jerry Jarrett & Jerry Lawler, working with "Superstar" Bill Dundee, the difference between how fans look back on matches & angles compared to how the wrestlers remember them, memories of working with the "Fabulous" Jackie Fargo, the differences between working with the Fabulous Ones in 1991 & then again in 1995, the connection between famous Fisherman Bill Dance & Lance Russell, how to "keep your heat" while still giving the fans what they want, and much, much more!   Send in your questions for future episodes to douggilbertpodcast@outlook.com For all things related to Doug Gilbert & Tommy Rich, check out www.dougilbertpodcast.com For all things related to Gene Jackson's Retro Wrestling Re-View USWA Podcast, check out www.uswapodcast.com Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure! Visit 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

    1h 23m
  7. Episode #20: Doug & Tommy's Dangerous Christmas Special

    12/20/2024

    Episode #20: Doug & Tommy's Dangerous Christmas Special

    Merry Christmas! This week on the 20th Episode of Dangerous Conversations, Doug & Tommy look back on some Christmas Day Wrestling Shows they competed on over the years and discuss some of the guys who were booked on the card!  Among other topics discussed this week: A possible return to Sistersville, Virginia?!?!, "Wildfire Claus", solving the mystery of "Rick Jones", the appeal of wrestling shows for families on Christmas, Big Red, how Tojo Yamamoto taught Tommy to sell, Doug's dealings with a famous "Chief", When Dutch Mantel "held Tommy hostage" in the dressing room, When Doug nearly took out Frank Morrell with a golf ball, making merch money, and much, much more to get you in the Christmas Spirit! Send in your questions for future episodes to douggilbertpodcast@outlook.com For all things related to Doug Gilbert & Tommy Rich, check out www.dougilbertpodcast.com For all things related to Gene Jackson's Retro Wrestling Re-View USWA Podcast, check out www.uswapodcast.com Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure! Visit 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

    1h 35m
4.9
out of 5
14 Ratings

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“Dangerous” Doug Gilbert, shares memories and stories from over 55 years of the Gilbert Family’s legacy in professional wrestling... Discussing not only Doug’s career, but brother “Hot Stuff” Eddie and father Tommy Gilbert as well! Featuring interviews, reviews, & more!

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