Out of the KC Vault

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Step back into the golden era of professional wrestling with Out of the KC Vault, the definitive audio home for the legendary Kayfabe Commentaries archive. Each week, we unlock the vault to bring you the industry's most honest, raw, and controversial shoot interviews. From the groundbreaking Timeline series to the deep dives of Guest Booker and YouShoot, hear the icons of the ring pull back the curtain like never before. Whether you’re a die-hard purist or a student of the game, join us for a weekly masterclass in wrestling history uncensored and straight from the source.

  1. 4d ago

    Guest Booker #14 | Terry Taylor

    It’s 1987 and Jim Crockett Promotions is about to claim ownership of Bill Watts’ legendary territory. With that will come an influx of talent from Watts’ roster. In reality, that purchase was rather unspectacular and nothing interesting was ever made of the acquisition.But through the magic of Guest Booker, we will have Terry Taylor, a booker who has worked creatively for WWE, WCW, and TNA, analyze the purchase and use his talents to try and conjur up a more compelling use of the expanded roster. Taylor was working for UWF at the time of the purchase, but we ask him to switch hats and display the skills and philosophies that made him such a valuable creative force in the eyes of the bosses at pro wrestling’s majors. Join us as Terry Taylor gives a veritable booking master class.00:00 The Acquisition of UWF by Jim Crockett Promotions01:14 Rebooking UWF with Terry Taylor02:22 Terry Taylor's Wrestling Journey03:52 The Art of Wrestling and Booking07:43 First Booking Experience and Lessons Learned13:31 Creative Challenges in WCW and WWE21:49 Transition to WCW and the Monday Night Wars31:21 The UWF-Crockett Merger: Talent and Creative Dynamics44:36 Evaluating Talent from UWF and Crockett's Roster52:46 Setting the Stage: Wrestling Matchups53:08 TV Squashes and Compelling Angles54:26 Title Challenges and Storylines56:02 Building Up to the Pay-Per-View57:58 Booking Strategies and Match Outcomes01:04:25 Tag Team Dynamics and Rivalries01:11:55 Character Development and Storytelling01:33:54 The Art of Selling and Emotional Investment01:34:30 Final Thoughts and Reflections

    Guest Booker #14 | Terry Taylor

  2. Jul 24

    Timeline WCW #10 | Rock ’n’ Roll Express | 1986

    1986 was a great year, with record gates, a record Starrcade, and a healthy roster of huge stars. The guests for this edition were supporting JCP. Ricky and Robert are on their way back in time to the glory days of WCW. You need to know everything about the road, the roster, the women, and the tag titles. It was the best of times for the RnR, despite the revelation of repeated efforts of a certain charismatic booker to break up the team and bury the two guys he was sharing the babyface spotlight with. It was all here in 1986.00:00 WWF and NWA Wrestling Highlights of 198601:17 Ricky and Robert's Early Wrestling Experiences01:54 Ole Anderson's Influence and Booking Style06:58 Dusty Rhodes and Baby Doll's Impact08:00 Harley Race and Magnum TA's Feud13:28 The Art of Selling in Wrestling14:49 The Midnight Express and Jim Cornette16:50 Ronnie Garvin's Championship Run32:29 Wrestling Territories and Promoter Politics49:04 The Dressing Room Incident49:20 Fan Antics and Midnight Express50:44 Dusty Rhodes: The Boss and the Booker52:02 The Rock 'n' Roll Express vs. The System54:50 Hair Matches and Fired Angles01:09:16 The Mulkies and Jobbers01:16:48 The Four Horsemen and Tag Team Psychology01:37:16 Tag Team Dynamics and Heat Management01:38:54 The Art of Selling and Comebacks01:42:43 Wrestling Legends and Their Impact01:45:51 Behind the Scenes Stories01:47:05 Wrestling Marriages and Partnerships01:48:21 Memorable Matches and Moments01:51:03 The Business Side of Wrestling02:11:47 Scaffold Matches and High Risks02:18:30 Reflections on Wrestling Careers

    Timeline WCW #10 | Rock ’n’ Roll Express | 1986

  3. Jul 17

    Back To The Territories #06 | Baron Von Raschke | Indianapolis

    Often overlooked due to the proximity to Verne Gagne’s AWA, Dick the Bruiser’s WWA saw huge talent pass through in the 1960s and 70s. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, WWA saw Bruiser hook up with his tag team “cousin” Crusher, a young manager named Bobby Hennan break-in, a famous angle with football pro-Alex Karras, and more that you probably didn’t attribute to Bruiser’s WWA.Join host Jim Cornette and one of the stars of Bruiser’s territory, Baron Von Raschke, as we dig deep into the life and times of William Afflis, know to us all as Dick the Bruiser, and his WWA. Dick called the shots along with partner Wilbur Snyder and crowned himself the territory’s champion. Are you gonna argue with the toughest wrestler ever about his booking decisions?!Fire up the Delorean again and head back to another time and place as we speed back to Indiana years ago!00:00 The Rise of Dick the Bruiser01:52 Dick the Bruiser's Wrestling Career02:43 Bruiser's Legendary Matches and Feuds03:21 The Bruiser's Infamous Incidents04:12 The Legacy of Dick the Bruiser05:08 Introduction to Back to the Territories05:31 Interview with Baron Von Raschke05:58 Dick the Bruiser as a Boss06:59 Wilbur Snyder's Role and Personality10:43 The Formation of the WWA13:47 The Talent and Matches of the WWA15:46 Baron Von Raschke's Early Career20:07 Bobby Heenan's Influence22:52 The WWA's TV and Live Events38:51 Expansion into Detroit48:09 The Legendary Cowboy Bob Ellis49:46 Bob Ellis's Hairpiece and Bleeding Stories51:08 The Infamous Horse Story53:05 Favorite Wrestling Partners and Matches53:28 The Bruiser and Crusher Era57:14 The Decline of Indianapolis Wrestling59:27 Memorable Wrestling Characters and Stories01:05:39 The End of an Era01:07:44 Reflecting on Wrestling Legends01:26:02 Bobby Heenan's Impact01:32:19 Final Thoughts on Indianapolis Wrestling

    Back To The Territories #06 | Baron Von Raschke | Indianapolis

  4. Jul 10

    YouShoot #18 | Tony Atlas

    Mr. USA” Tony Atlas has wrestled all over the world and for every major federation…but that’s not what makes him an incredible YouShoot guest. Rather, Tony is 100% open and honest about his feelings on…well…everything!We told you to ask him anything and you sure did. By the end of the more than two hours of questions, we’re sure Tony will never quite be the same! But neither will we as Tony shoots on facewalking, fetishes, racial tensions, rats, steroids, CM Punk, and so much more.Hilarious…uncensored…out of control…YOUSHOOT!00:00 Introduction to You Shoot with Tony Atlas00:52 Early Wrestling Days and Mid South Memories04:35 Wahoo McDaniel's Influence and Generosity09:11 Leaving Jim Crockett Promotions13:41 Foot Fetish Revelations24:50 Wrestling Industry Insights and Personal Stories46:32 Wild Stories from the Road49:03 Lanny Poffo's Flexibility49:24 Memorable Wrestling Matches50:03 F. Marry. Kill. Game51:21 Wrestling and Porn52:08 Locker Room Culture53:57 Pat Patterson Stories56:40 Junkyard Dog's Side Hustle58:38 The Ho Bag Game01:02:15 Drug Use in Wrestling01:23:17 Steroids and Bodybuilding01:30:08 Racial Issues in Wrestling01:32:44 Controversial Views on Responsibility and Work01:34:10 Challenges Faced by African American Wrestlers01:35:12 Racial Dynamics in Wrestling01:37:53 The Business of Wrestling and Race01:40:34 Personal Experiences and Reflections01:43:58 The KKK and Personal Encounters01:51:48 Locker Room Politics and Rivalries02:07:17 Final Thoughts and Reflections

    YouShoot #18 | Tony Atlas

  5. Jul 3

    Timeline WWE #05 | Hacksaw Duggan | 1988

    The 80s are winding down, business has seen its amazing peak and the arenas are still full. The world’s biggest federation is front and center in the spotlight, fighting to keep its growing market share.But Ted Turner has purchased WCW. The fallout of Duggan and Sheik’s arrest is still in the news. Wrestlers aren’t getting along. It’s big time, it’s 1988!Summerslam…Wrestlemania…Ventura…Adonis dies…Duggan/Sheik arrest…the locker room…Rougeaus and Bulldogs…road life with Jake the Snake…Turner gets in the ring…Von Raschke…Vachon…Survivor Series…Saturday Night’s Main Event…00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene01:03 Jim Duggan's Early Wrestling Days02:17 Life on the Road with Jake 'The Snake' Roberts06:09 The Challenges and Changes in Wrestling08:44 Memorable Matches and Moments19:43 Andre the Giant Stories37:29 The Infamous Incident with Iron Sheik41:34 Family Support and Personal Struggles42:03 Confrontation with Vince McMahon42:43 Career Setbacks and Recovery43:38 Locker Room Dynamics and Rivalries45:28 Legal Troubles and Public Perception47:48 Wrestling Road Stories57:20 WrestleMania and Career Reflections01:06:52 Celebrity Encounters and Backstage Anecdotes01:18:26 Vince McMahon's Work Ethic and Leadership01:19:23 Live TV Pressure and Hacksaw's Routines01:20:31 Memories of Ray and European Adventures01:21:32 Wrestling Families and Loyalty01:22:00 The Two by Four Incident01:23:56 Wrestling Legends and Locker Room Stories01:26:56 Steroids and Health Issues01:38:15 Hogan's Impact and Competitive Business01:39:54 Brody's Influence and Puerto Rico Incident01:40:48 Memorable Matches and Career Highlights01:44:51 Reflections on Wrestling and Future Outlook

  6. Jun 26

    Timeline WWE #14 | Brutus Beefcake | 1989

    We're still in the 80s and we're flying high! Hogan is still drawing his legion of fans and the WWE is running 2,3, and even 6 (yes SIX) shows in a day. Things are good and Hogan's best friend in the business would get his highest profile run, albeit in the form of a very odd gimmick.Brutus Beefcake had become "The Barber" and was struttin' and cuttin' his way to headlining Summerslam with Hogan against Savage and Zeus. Yeah, remember him?!Go back in time and relive yet another chapter in the ongoing history of the world's biggest federation, and fill in another year in the 80s on your Timeline shelf!Rise of Ultimate Warrior...teaching Zeus...birth of 'The Barber'...the Pat Patterson flag...Tully and Arn...Scary Sherri...cutting hair...Dr Zahorian...Dusty Rhodes, Common Man...plus MORE!!!00:00 Nostalgia Trip: 80s Pop Culture and Personal Memories00:55 Life on the Edge: Conversations with Brett Michaels02:28 Wrestling Beginnings: Early Career and Influences04:32 The Barber Gimmick: Evolution and Challenges14:32 Wrestling Legends: Stories and Rivalries19:30 Behind the Scenes: Wrestling Politics and Personalities34:16 Wrestling Lifestyle: Travel, Matches, and Mayhem47:51 Virgil's Travel Woes48:14 Ultimate Warrior's Locker Room Drama48:32 Rick Rude's Toughness49:43 Hogan and Savage's Title Dynamics50:44 Randy Savage's Jealousy Issues52:05 Pat Patterson's Influence52:37 WrestleMania Haircut Incident55:35 Scary Sherry's Career01:20:26 Fred Ottman's Sleep Apnea01:21:23 Bobby Heenan's Legacy01:28:22 Andre the Giant's Respect01:29:56 Tiny Lister's Wrestling Debut01:33:56 Reflecting on Past Matches and Creative Freedom01:37:28 Merchandise and Financial Disputes01:40:26 Controversial Incidents and Locker Room Stories01:54:36 Holiday Shows and Grueling Schedules01:58:41 The Ultimate Warrior and Hogan's Replacement02:02:32 Steroid Scandal and Dr. Zahorian02:08:08 Coordinating Wrestling Events02:09:10 Concluding Thoughts and Final Anecdote

  7. Jun 19

    Back To The Territories #09 | “The Masked Superstar” Bill Eadie | Georgia

    Today much is made about wrestling wars, but how much do wrestling fans know about the “war for Atlanta?” It was very real and saw the biggest stars in wrestling being utilized by the NWA to protect what was seen as an assault on one of its major territories. Standing opposite the Alliance and Jim Barnett was Ann Gunkel, widow of promoter and wrestling star Ray Gunkel.Join host Jim Cornette and Bill Eadie, The Masked Superstar, one of the Georgia territory’s huge stars and bookers, for a trip down Atlanta way. Go inside the Georgia wrestling operation before TBS, Black Saturday, and the Crocketts. Hear the stories surrounding the area’s colorful stars like Tommy Rich, T Bolt Patterson, Freebirds, Mr. Wrestling I and II, Ole Anderson, and so many more. Jump in, we’re heading to Hot-lanta!00:00 The Rise of Professional Wrestling in Georgia01:37 The Golden Era of Georgia Wrestling02:53 The Tragic Death of Ray Gun Gun03:56 The Wrestling War of 197204:43 Jim Barnett's Influence and the Return of Georgia Championship Wrestling05:55 Introduction to Back to the Territories06:20 Bill Edie's Journey in Georgia Wrestling08:14 The Wrestling TV Block and Behind the Scenes10:07 The Wrestling War: Personal Experiences14:33 Transition to the Mass Superstar18:38 The Omni and the Wrestling Scene in the 1970s25:54 The Grueling Weekly Schedule of Georgia Wrestlers32:08 Locker Room Stories and Promoter Dynamics46:03 The Importance of Authenticity in Wrestling Personas46:53 The Art of Improvisation in Wrestling47:32 Trust and Confidence Among Wrestlers51:13 The Role of Promos in Building Wrestling Feuds57:39 The Financial Landscape of Wrestling in the Late 70s and Early 80s01:05:41 Challenges and Controversies in Wrestling01:14:59 The Legacy of Wrestling Territories and Events01:22:40 Touring Japan: A Wrestler's Experience01:23:04 The Rise of TBS and Nationwide Wrestling01:23:54 Ohio Territory Revival01:24:26 Memorable Matches and Venues01:26:50 Dusty Rhodes' Impact and Betrayal01:37:27 The Influence of Roddy Piper01:39:13 Ray Stevens: A Wrestling Legend01:49:52 The Decline of Georgia Wrestling01:51:44 The Fall of Georgia Championship Wrestling02:03:14 Final Thoughts on Georgia Wrestling

  8. Jun 12

    Investigative Special #01 | Rebuilding The Sheik

    THE IRON SHEIK — Former wrestling star now seeing a resurgence in mainstream popularity due to his outrageousantics.ERIC SIMMS — The Sheik’s longtime manager and handler.Join KayfabeCommentaries on this HILARIOUS and POIGNANT investigative journey inside the rebirth of the Iron Sheik.No punches are pulled as we try to get to the bottom of it all — Are the Internet “shoots” legit? How contrived isevery public appearance now? Is the renewed market- ability a stroke of genius or a stroke of luck?Join us for this wild journey and meet a most unlikely pairing!00:00 The Fate of Pro Wrestlers After the Spotlight00:36 Reinventing a Wrestling Legend: The Iron Sheik01:25 The Iron Sheik's Feud with Brian Blair04:28 Substance Use in Wrestling10:20 The Iron Sheik's Internet Fame13:51 Behind the Scenes: Managing the Iron Sheik19:06 Controversial Incidents and Legal Troubles40:31 The Iron Sheik's Relationship with Hulk Hogan42:39 Hogan and Sheik's Reunion43:21 Hogan's Broken Promises46:01 Sheik's Rant on Bubba the Love Sponge49:21 Sheik on Howard Stern49:39 Ultimate Warrior Confrontation01:03:00 Sheik's Outburst at Pub 4601:24:31 Sheik's Financial Struggles01:27:33 Final Thoughts and Promotions

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Step back into the golden era of professional wrestling with Out of the KC Vault, the definitive audio home for the legendary Kayfabe Commentaries archive. Each week, we unlock the vault to bring you the industry's most honest, raw, and controversial shoot interviews. From the groundbreaking Timeline series to the deep dives of Guest Booker and YouShoot, hear the icons of the ring pull back the curtain like never before. Whether you’re a die-hard purist or a student of the game, join us for a weekly masterclass in wrestling history uncensored and straight from the source.

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  • Creator
    Kayfabe Commentaries
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
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