This week we go into something that really ticks Randy off - the historic lack of respect for Memphis wrestling. He talks about the negative reputation the territory had in the 70s/80s from old school promoters who considered Memphis to be a phony, silly style of pro wrestling. He talks about Bruce Prichard's comments on Jerry Jarrett. Randy talks about everything Memphis contributed to the world of wrestling, including an incredible list of names of guys who worked the territory on their way up.
This week we take a close look at the differences between classic territorial wrestling and the modern wrestling style. We view it through the lens of a match that Randy was heavily involved in putting together, the PG-13 vs R'R Express match from USWA A Night to Remember to in 1995. Randy breaks down what made that match and style great, and contrasts it with today's modern approach. Also, in honor of his new book, we take a look at the history of wrestling books, talking about our favorite and least favorite books and the genre in general.
This week Randy and Sean dive into a list of the most controversial figures in the history of pro wrestling. They go into detail on Vince, Hogan, Punk, Gilbert, Onita, Brody, and many more!
We have a big one this week as Randy recaps one of the most significant weeks of his life! His book, Living the Dream, was released, and he had a book signing in his hometown of Jonesboro. Randy gets emotional talking about the significance of this milestone to him, and all the people who helped it become a reality. A great touching show!
In this go-home show for the release of Randy's big book, we go with a spicy topic and delve into the history of wrestlers who at one time or another had issues with Randy. Several of these relationships have since been reconciled, but hear about pretty much everyone Randy ever had heat with in his career, from Mick Foley bashing Randy in his best-selling book, to issues with Eric Embry, Manny Fernandez, Jimmy Hart, and others. We have some stories here that somehow haven't been told yet that are highly entertaining!
This week is a fun one as Randy has just gotten back from Jerry Lawler's 50th anniversary show, and has all sorts of stories to tell. He got to reunite with many of the biggest members of Memphis wrestling history, and hear his stories on how everyone is doing and how they handled a reunion during Covid times. Lots of great behind the scenes stories from the show, as well as a recap of the event itself, Memphis fans will love this episode!
Randy and Sean are back. Hear all about what Randy's been up to, including writing a book! They catch up on everything happening in wrestling, talk old school Memphis, and Randy has a crazy story about nearly having to break up a bloody brawl in real life like he was back in the Memphis TV studio!
Randy Hales is back with the 80th Episode of Memphis Memories Podcast. Our guest is the grandson of Christine Jarrett, Brennon Martin. He is the author of a book that is a tribute to his Grandmother, called Teeny Professional Wrestling's Grand Dame. Hear stories on Christine Jarrett Living a Real Life Rags to Riches Story, stories about Nick Gulas, Roy Welch, Pat Malone, Jerry Jarrett, Koko Ware, Jerry Jarrett, Jeff Jarrett. Eddie Marlin, Vince McMahon and the Death of Kay Fabe and much more.
Randy Hales does a huge Q and A podcast. Thanks to all who sent in many great and thought provoking questions. Randy talks about so many great Memphis Memory Questions including who would of replaced Jerry Lawler as top star if Memphis Wrestling was still around, Can Memphis Wrestling Be Revived, How was it to do commentary with Lance and Dave, Best Memories of Eddie Marlin
Derrick King Returns to Co-Host with Randy Hales This Week. This is a Memphis Wrestling Podcast but not this show. Very powerful episode as we talk about this year, Being a Wrestler without Wrestling Shows, Derrick talks about being the single parent of a 13 Year old mixed child, surviving in the world of a pandemic, politics, Racial Tensions in this country,we talk all important it is for all of us to get behind Black Lives Matter, Randy asks if Derrick has ever experienced racial profiling or police brutality, we talk about Linda Hogan and Drew Brees recent social media comments, we discuss a recent Dwayne Johnson showed how a leader really acts and much more. This is a must listen as a mid aged black man and a older white guy gets real.