This week I dig deep into one of the most infamous episodes of Kick Ass Wrestling—the one-year anniversary show from July 3, 1999. This one’s a wild ride through a bloody, chaotic hour of TV that perfectly captures the vibe of late ’90s Memphis wrestling. Thanks for supporting the show—let me know what Memphis Wrestling shows and personalities that you want to see featured here in the future.

Also, if you want to hear more on KAW, check out this Retro Wrestling episode I did with Hellraiser reviewing the 6/5/99 episode. We get into some lengthy discussion about all things Kick Ass Wrestling and about the Memphis Wrestling scene at that time.

https://youtu.be/pJRvN6ePjgI?si=anaEskwAzcJDne-n

Gene Jackson joins Brian Tramel for a new episode of the flagship show “Shootin’ The Shiznit”! On episode 849, Gene & BT talk about this past weekend’s Memphis Wrestling Legends FanFest in Jonesboro, AR.

Description from PWTT Host, Tony Richards:

On this show I visit with my dear friend and promoter Herb Simmons, who promotes SICW shows around the St. Louis & Southern Illinois area. He started as a promoter & associate of Sam Muchnick in 1974. We discuss the St.l Louis HOF, his Fanfest weekend, the show he promoted in Waterloo for the Tragos-Thesz HOF weekend, his recent honor at the CAC and we flashback to the year of 1975 in St. Louis wrestling. I think you'll enjoy this show as much as I did talking with Herb.

It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit!” Brian Tramel sits down with his “Was It Really THAT Good?” co-host Gene Jackson & Brennon Martin for Episode 149. BT & Gene talk about their fun Starrcast/ALL IN weekend. They chat about BT getting lost, how much did they pay for Starrcast, Meet & Greets - good & bad, negativity online about ALL IN, ICP debacle, Booker T at another convention, Brian Cage, and much more!

Brennon joins STS in the middle of the episode to talk about leaving Starrcast, the reasons why he left, Jim Cornette and Steve Austin.

Gene Jackson is back with another dive into the madness of Herb Abrams’ UWF Fury Hour! Episode 18 has everything:

• Steve “The Wild Thing” Ray waves the flag and takes on Captain Lou’s nephew Carmine Albano (who almost breaks his neck).

• Paul “Mr. Wonderful” Orndorff squashes “The Beast” and calls out Dr. Death Steve Williams.

• Don Muraco and Captain Lou cut a surprisingly serious patriotic promo.

• Sonny Beach battles Bob Orton with John Tolos stirring up trouble… until Cactus Jack and Steve Ray get involved in a full-scale brawl.

• And in the main event, Don Morocco vs. Cactus Jack turns into a bloody, garbage-can-flying war that—of course—ends in a time limit draw.

It’s wild. It’s chaotic. It’s Herb Abrams’ UWF at its most unpredictable.

Gene watches this madness so YOU don’t have to. But if you want to, you can find these shows at:
youtube.com/@RetroWrestlingArchive

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It’s time for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Brian Tramel and Gene Jackson bring you “THE WTF News Desk.” Gene and BT bring you an insider's perspective to the bizarre happenings in the squared circle and the octagon. From outlandish storylines to mind-bending maneuvers, THE WTF News Desk is your go-to source for all things unconventional in the fight world.

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Memphis in Minutes: The Two Lives of Terry Sims

In this episode of Memphis in Minutes, Gene Jackson takes us on a fast-paced journey through the unique career of Terry Sims — known to some as flamboyant heel “Terrence Garvin, The Beauty” and later as gritty babyface Terry Sims in the Global Wrestling Federation.

We cover his early days teaming with Mark “The Beast” Guleen as Beauty & the Beast, his clashes with Adrian Street and Bill Dundee, and his reinvention in Dallas where he became one of Eddie Gilbert’s top babyfaces. From Broadway matches in the sweltering Sportatorium to his underrated role in the GWF on ESPN, Sims proved himself as one of wrestling’s most versatile performers.

Gene also reflects on Terry’s later years, his own World Domination podcast, his personal stories about Kerry Von Erich and Eddie Gilbert, and his passing in 2018 at just 55 years old.

This is the story of a man who wasn’t a household name, but left a lasting mark wherever he wrestled — Terry Sims.

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It’s time for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Brian Tramel and Gene Jackson bring you “THE WTF News Desk.”

Gene and BT bring you an insider's perspective to the bizarre happenings in the squared circle and the octagon. From outlandish storylines to mind-bending maneuvers, THE WTF News Desk is your go-to source for all things unconventional in the fight world.

Check out our LINK OF ALL LINKS to watch the show and listen to our podcasts!

linktr.ee/STSPOD