Outlaws to Independents

Beau James

A monthly podcast covering the wild and crazy world of outlaw/independent pro wrestling from the 1940s-90s. Hosted by Beau James and Jon Boucher.

  1. Episode 30 - March 1982

    1D AGO

    Episode 30 - March 1982

    We discuss all kinds of Outlaw wrestling from across North America. There was an outlaw promotional war in Phoenix. The WWF continued to back an opposition group in Quebec. A Kentucky promotion has a fake of every famous masked wrestler from the territories. Also, we talk about promotions in Kentucky, California, and North Carolina. Judy Lee returns to read another message from a creep. Jon plays the outlaw name or not game. Beau has a heartwarming story about Jimmie's family. Plus, Beau and Judy have a huge announcement. Judy Lee's new YouTube channel - (1) Gypsies on Parade - YouTube SSW, Beau James, and Outlaws to Independents T Shirts - https://teekostore.com/ If you would like to make a donation to this podcast you can with PayPal to kingofkingsport@gmail.com THANKS! If you have not already, please follow us on https://www.youtube.com/@OutlawstoIndependents X - @OutlawsPod Facebook and Instagram - Outlaws to Independents Beau's patreon podcast Beau James | creating Podcast about my life in pro wrestling & classic pro wrestling | Patreon.com/kingofkingsport signed copies of Beau's books kingofkingsport.com Beau's promotion Home - https://southernstateswrestling.com/ Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network If you use the code OUTLAWS (all caps) get 25% off their first bill, whether it be for a month or annual. Standard prices are $6.99/mo or $49.99/yr. So best bang for the buck for subscribers and you and me is for them to go yearly. But your call on how wordy you want to be. Rules: * Website signup only (though they can use the account on Roku, FireTV, AppleTV/iOS, Android. You just have to subscribe through the web) * applies to the first bill General info: Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network is available on Roku, FireTV, Apple TV/iOS, Android and online at classicwrestling.net You can watch Poffo and Savoldi ICW, IWCCW Global, USWA Dallas, Bob Luce's Monsters of the Mat, SAPW, Wild West Wrestling, Dennis Coralluzzo's NWA New Jersey, Plus all our other territory stuff; WWA, Memphis, Florida, Detroit, Kansas City

    3h 10m
  2. Episode 29 - Young wrestler listen to me

    FEB 13

    Episode 29 - Young wrestler listen to me

    On this episode Beau and Jon talk about a promotion and school on the Gulf Coast headed by Scott Armstrong. We then have a conversation on how has Beau and Southern States Wrestling has last so long!? A lot of great information for young wrestlers and new promoters. Judy Lee's new YouTube channel - (1) Gypsies on Parade - YouTube SSW, Beau James, and Outlaws to Independents T Shirts - https://teekostore.com/ If you would like to make a donation to this podcast you can with PayPal to kingofkingsport@gmail.com THANKS! If you have not already, please follow us on https://www.youtube.com/@OutlawstoIndependents X - @OutlawsPod Facebook and Instagram - Outlaws to Independents Beau's patreon podcast Beau James | creating Podcast about my life in pro wrestling & classic pro wrestling | Patreon.com/kingofkingsport signed copies of Beau's books kingofkingsport.com Beau's promotion Home - https://southernstateswrestling.com/ Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network If you use the code OUTLAWS (all caps) get 25% off their first bill, whether it be for a month or annual. Standard prices are $6.99/mo or $49.99/yr. So best bang for the buck for subscribers and you and me is for them to go yearly. But your call on how wordy you want to be. Rules: * Website signup only (though they can use the account on Roku, FireTV, AppleTV/iOS, Android. You just have to subscribe through the web) * applies to the first bill General info: Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network is available on Roku, FireTV, Apple TV/iOS, Android and online at classicwrestling.net You can watch Poffo and Savoldi ICW, IWCCW Global, USWA Dallas, Bob Luce's Monsters of the Mat, SAPW, Wild West Wrestling, Dennis Coralluzzo's NWA New Jersey, Plus all our other territory stuff; WWA, Memphis, Florida, Detroit, Kansas City

    3h 9m
  3. Episode 28 - Jimmie Fights Back! and mailbag questions

    JAN 22

    Episode 28 - Jimmie Fights Back! and mailbag questions

    On the first episode of the year Jon and Beau answer questions sent in by listeners. Subjects include Ian Rotten, Tony Rumble, bad advice, worst venues, favorite venues, Jimmie fighting back, Knoxville territory, and more. Jon plays Outlaw name or not. Judy Lee Taylor joins us for a new segment. All of this and more!! SSW, Beau James, and Outlaws to Independents T Shirts - https://teekostore.com/ If you would like to make a donation to this podcast you can with PayPal to kingofkingsport@gmail.com THANKS! If you have not already, please follow us on https://www.youtube.com/@OutlawstoIndependents X - @OutlawsPod Facebook and Instagram - Outlaws to Independents Beau's patreon podcast Beau James | creating Podcast about my life in pro wrestling & classic pro wrestling | Patreon.com/kingofkingsport signed copies of Beau's books kingofkingsport.com Beau's promotion Home - https://southernstateswrestling.com/ Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network If you use the code OUTLAWS (all caps) get 25% off their first bill, whether it be for a month or annual. Standard prices are $6.99/mo or $49.99/yr. So best bang for the buck for subscribers and you and me is for them to go yearly. But your call on how wordy you want to be. Rules: * Website signup only (though they can use the account on Roku, FireTV, AppleTV/iOS, Android. You just have to subscribe through the web) * applies to the first bill General info: Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network is available on Roku, FireTV, Apple TV/iOS, Android and online at classicwrestling.net You can watch Poffo and Savoldi ICW, IWCCW Global, USWA Dallas, Bob Luce's Monsters of the Mat, SAPW, Wild West Wrestling, Dennis Coralluzzo's NWA New Jersey, Plus all our other territory stuff; WWA, Memphis, Florida, Detroit, Kansas City

    2h 53m
  4. Episode 26 - Thanksgiving and 1983 year books

    12/01/2025

    Episode 26 - Thanksgiving and 1983 year books

    Happy Thanksgiving!!! On this episode Jon and Beau take a look through the 1983 Yearbooks of Wrestling Revue and Ring's Wrestling Magazines. We cover promotions from all across North America. How many places was Lord Zoltan wrestling at in 1983? Who else were the well travels independent wrestlers of the time? How were these guys getting booked on WWF and other TVs? Plus, Jon has a funny story about rescuing classic matches from Harley Race's career. Beau talks about why this Friday's SSW event is so important to him. Oh yeah and Beau just got married!!!! Hunger First of Kingsport, TN is the group that Beau talks about on this episode that his mother worked with. If you can and would like to make a donation you can find them on Facebook. If you would like to make the donation in Beau's mother's name just say in memory of Mama Fay (Beau's mother). Thank YOU!!!!! If you would like to make a donation to this podcast you can with PayPal to kingofkingsport@gmail.com THANKS! If you have not already, please follow us on https://www.youtube.com/@OutlawstoIndependents X - @OutlawsPod Facebook and Instagram - Outlaws to Independents Beau's patreon podcast Beau James | creating Podcast about my life in pro wrestling & classic pro wrestling | Patreon.com/kingofkingsport signed copies of Beau's books kingofkingsport.com Beau's promotion Home - https://southernstateswrestling.com/ Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network If you use the code OUTLAWS (all caps) get 25% off their first bill, whether it be for a month or annual. Standard prices are $6.99/mo or $49.99/yr. So best bang for the buck for subscribers and you and me is for them to go yearly. But your call on how wordy you want to be. Rules: * Website signup only (though they can use the account on Roku, FireTV, AppleTV/iOS, Android. You just have to subscribe through the web) * applies to the first bill General info: Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network is available on Roku, FireTV, Apple TV/iOS, Android and online at classicwrestling.net You can watch Poffo and Savoldi ICW, IWCCW Global, USWA Dallas, Bob Luce's Monsters of the Mat, SAPW, Wild West Wrestling, Dennis Coralluzzo's NWA New Jersey, Plus all our other territory stuff; WWA, Memphis, Florida, Detroit, Kansas City

    3h 22m
  5. Episode 25 - Arizona Outlaws

    10/30/2025

    Episode 25 - Arizona Outlaws

    On this episode Jon and Beau are joined by Barry Frost to talk about Arizona outlaws of the 70s & 80s. This is the wildest group of outlaws you may ever hear about! Subjects include the fans, a homicide, an attempted homicide, a dirty cop, and a S&M prostitution dungeon. This is some of the craziest stuff ever!!! Plus, a new Jimmie story, Jon plays outlaw name or not and more. Coming Soon Outlaws to Independents, Southern States Wrestling, and Beau James T-Shirts to Tee KO | Support Your Favorite Fighters If you would like to make a donation to this podcast you can with PayPal to kingofkingsport@gmail.com THANKS! If you have not already, please follow us on https://www.youtube.com/@OutlawstoIndependents X - @OutlawsPod Facebook and Instagram - Outlaws to Independents Beau's patreon podcast Beau James | creating Podcast about my life in pro wrestling & classic pro wrestling | Patreon.com/kingofkingsport signed copies of Beau's books kingofkingsport.com Beau's promotion Home - https://southernstateswrestling.com/ Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network If you use the code OUTLAWS (all caps) get 25% off their first bill, whether it be for a month or annual. Standard prices are $6.99/mo or $49.99/yr. So best bang for the buck for subscribers and you and me is for them to go yearly. But your call on how wordy you want to be. Rules: * Website signup only (though they can use the account on Roku, FireTV, AppleTV/iOS, Android. You just have to subscribe through the web) * applies to the first bill General info: Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network is available on Roku, FireTV, Apple TV/iOS, Android and online at classicwrestling.net You can watch Poffo and Savoldi ICW, IWCCW Global, USWA Dallas, Bob Luce's Monsters of the Mat, SAPW, Wild West Wrestling, Dennis Coralluzzo's NWA New Jersey, Plus all our other territory stuff; WWA, Memphis, Florida, Detroit, Kansas City

    2h 28m
  6. Episode 24 - October 1983

    10/17/2025

    Episode 24 - October 1983

    Episode 24 of Outlaws to Independents - October 1983 - On this episode Jon and Beau take a look at the outlaw scene across North America. Including a newspaper story from Arizona that will blow your mind. Also, the end days Poffo's ICW and Greater St. Louis Wrestling Club. Who was really running an all-Women's promotion? Beau opens his date book from October 2004. Jon plays Outlaw name or not and a Jimmie story that is going to make you laugh! Coming Soon Outlaws to Independents, Southern States Wrestling, and Beau James T-Shirts to Tee KO | Support Your Favorite Fighters If you would like to make a donation to this podcast you can with PayPal to kingofkingsport@gmail.com THANKS! If you have not already, please follow us on https://www.youtube.com/@OutlawstoIndependents X - @OutlawsPod Facebook and Instagram - Outlaws to Independents Beau's patreon podcast Beau James | creating Podcast about my life in pro wrestling & classic pro wrestling | Patreon.com/kingofkingsport signed copies of Beau's books kingofkingsport.com Beau's promotion Home - https://southernstateswrestling.com/ Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network If you use the code OUTLAWS (all caps) get 25% off their first bill, whether it be for a month or annual. Standard prices are $6.99/mo or $49.99/yr. So best bang for the buck for subscribers and you and me is for them to go yearly. But your call on how wordy you want to be. Rules: * Website signup only (though they can use the account on Roku, FireTV, AppleTV/iOS, Android. You just have to subscribe through the web) * applies to the first bill General info: Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network is available on Roku, FireTV, Apple TV/iOS, Android and online at classicwrestling.net You can watch Poffo and Savoldi ICW, IWCCW Global, USWA Dallas, Bob Luce's Monsters of the Mat, SAPW, Wild West Wrestling, Dennis Coralluzzo's NWA New Jersey, Plus all our other territory stuff; WWA, Memphis, Florida, Detroit, Kansas City 52 Share Locked

    3h 20m
  7. Episode 23- National Independent Wrestling Network 1993

    09/27/2025

    Episode 23- National Independent Wrestling Network 1993

    On this episode Jon and Beau take a look at The National Independent Wrestling Network booklet from 1993. The booklet was put together by Bill Needham from PWI. The book listed wrestlers, referees, managers, promoters, schools, and clubs associated with indie wrestling at the time. Some of the names you will know, some you will not know. Some even Beau did not know. or remember. Also, Jon will play outlaw wrestler name or not, Beau talks about this busy time in his life, and much more! Coming Soon Outlaws to Independents, Southern States Wrestling, and Beau James T-Shirts to Tee KO | Support Your Favorite Fighters If you would like to make a donation to this podcast you can with PayPal to kingofkingsport@gmail.com THANKS! If you have not already, please follow us on https://www.youtube.com/@OutlawstoIndependents X - @OutlawsPod Facebook and Instagram - Outlaws to Independents Beau's patreon podcast Beau James | creating Podcast about my life in pro wrestling & classic pro wrestling | Patreon.com/kingofkingsport signed copies of Beau's books kingofkingsport.com Beau's promotion Home - https://southernstateswrestling.com/ Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network If you use the code OUTLAWS (all caps) get 25% off their first bill, whether it be for a month or annual. Standard prices are $6.99/mo or $49.99/yr. So best bang for the buck for subscribers and you and me is for them to go yearly. But your call on how wordy you want to be. Rules: * Website signup only (though they can use the account on Roku, FireTV, AppleTV/iOS, Android. You just have to subscribe through the web) * applies to the first bill General info: Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network is available on Roku, FireTV, Apple TV/iOS, Android and online at classicwrestling.net You can watch Poffo and Savoldi ICW, IWCCW Global, USWA Dallas, Bob Luce's Monsters of the Mat, SAPW, Wild West Wrestling, Dennis Coralluzzo's NWA New Jersey, Plus all our other territory stuff; WWA, Memphis, Florida, Detroit, Kansas City

    3h 44m
4.8
out of 5
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A monthly podcast covering the wild and crazy world of outlaw/independent pro wrestling from the 1940s-90s. Hosted by Beau James and Jon Boucher.

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