George Schire and Glen Braget remember the late great Nick Bockwinkel, who passed away November 14, 2015 at the age of 80. George and Glen take a look back at Nick’s early days all the way up his last run as AWA champion and his life after wrestling. It’s a proper tribute to a true champion.
George Schire and Glen Braget welcome pro wrestling great Jumping Jim Brunzell to the program to discuss the release of his new book MatLands: True Stories from the Wrestling Road. In this book, Jumping Jim chronicles his journey through the rough and tumble world of pro wrestling with plenty of road stories, history and Bruce Springsteen.
Below is the link to the site where you can find Jim’s book
http://www.blurb.com/b/6298514-matlands
On this edition, George Schire returns as he and Glen Braget look back at the long and storied career of the late, great American Dream Dusty Rhodes. Take a trip back in time as George recalls several of Dusty’s career highlights, including his memorable run in the AWA.
On this edition of Rasslin Memories Online, Glen Braget welcomes back the most listened to guest in the programs 3 plus years, former professional wrestler Chris Curtis. Chris is on the program to discuss the recent federal lawsuit filed against the WWE by former pro wrestling star and recent Rasslin Memories guest Billy Jack Haynes and offer his opinion on the lawsuit as well as revisit some of his very own pro wrestling career. Chris Curtis was a well known enhancement talent who worked for such pro wrestling companies like the AWA, Bill Watt’s Mid-South Wrestling, the WWF and countless indies. He’s wrestled Bears, Governors, Giants, and wrestling barbers in his 25 years in the business.
Glen Braget sits down with former pro wrestler Billy Jack Haynes to discuss what has been going on regarding a class action federal lawsuit he filed against World Wrestling Entertainment alleging the company fails to protect and educate its wrestlers on the dangers of serious head trauma, an issue that has also been a hot button issue in the NFL and NHL in recent years. Billy also discusses some of the health setbacks he’s endured through the years from working in the business. Hear Billy Jack Haynes side of the story on this fascinating edition of Rasslin Memories online.