Episode 99: USA 217 In Episode 99 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, USA 217, Greg: Looks at Jan. 1993 television for Austin Idol's USA Wrestling program out of Dothan's TV 18 studios. Laughs about how everyone puts Idol over like he is Poochie from the Simpsons. Questions if a TV studio show is the way to go in 1993. Praises Joey Maggs, the Bullet and Scott Armstrong. Throws some shade at Idol, Larry Santos, Simply Divine and the foreign menaces. Questions...

Episode 98: The Texas Rasslin' Edition In Episode 98 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, The Texas Rasslin' Edition, Greg: Opens a delayed discussion about his new book The Texas Rasslin' War(s) of the 1950s. Makes a list of the 10 things he learned or are his takeaways from the year he spent researching and writing the book. Heralds the Jack Pfefer Collection at the Father Ted Hesburgh Library at University of Notre Dame and its unparalleled contribution to wrestling histor...

Episode 97: The Jerry Grey tribute In Episode 97 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, The Jerry Grey Tribute, Greg: Welcomes Bob Cook to the show. Bob and Greg discuss "Golden Boy" Jerry Grey as a friend, a mentor, a worker and a promoter. Bob talks about his Mighty Yankees tag team with Jerry and their matches against Bad Company and Graham & Keirn. Greg notes Jerry's path through the territories and his evolution as a promoter. Bob laughs about the Memp...

Episode 96: The Fourth Anniversary Show In Episode 96 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, The Fourth Anniversary Show, Greg: Celebrates four years of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk. Thinks about how his life has changes and how the show has changed his life. Goes back to basics with some Paul Boesch and Houston Wrestling talk. Nails down (finally!) the date Gulf Athletic Club becomes Best of Texas Wrestling Inc. and when Bill Watts buys into the program. Deb...

Episode 95: June Gloom In Episode 95 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, June Gloom, Mississippi, Greg: Looks at the television for June 1984 in the Mid South Wrestling Association. Counts the weeks until JYD leaves. Says goodbye to Ito, Poffo and Mr. Wrestling. Wonders why they keep putting Sonny King in the ring with awful workers. Questions the debuts of Jay Youngblood and the Fantastics. Check out Greg's column about Morris Sigel on Slam Wrestling. https...

Episode 94: One Night Only in Lucedale, Mississippi In Episode 94 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, One Night Only in Lucedale, Mississippi, Greg: Celebrates the anniversary of his first match, April 16, 1993, in Lucedale, MS. Talks about breaking into the wrestling business in 1993. Remembers the scoundrels who broke him in. Goes through six Super Pro Wrestling posters from spring 1993 for shows in five cities in AL and MS. Lists some of the early episodes to look fo...

Episode 93: The Dennis Condrey Tribute In Episode 93 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, The Dennis Condrey Tribute, Greg: Welcomes Tony Richards back to the show. Greg and Tony: Pay tribute to Dennis Condrey, north Alabama legend and worker extraordinaire. Tony discusses Condrey's early days in wrestling and his roots in the Tennessee territories. Both men explain why Condrey and Eaton is the best version of the Midnight Express. Look at other tag teams Con...

Episode 92: the Gorilla Position In Episode 92 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, The Gorilla Position, Greg: Welcomes Brian Solomon back to the show. Greg and Brian: Discuss Brian's wresting fandom, his WWE career and his preference for early 1990s wrestling to the late 90s stuff. Talk all things Gorilla Monsoon, including his somewhat forgotten 1960s in-ring career, his importance to Black Saturday and his relationship with Vinnie McMahon. Look at his relationship wi...

Episode 91: Every Dog Needs a Bone to Chew On In Episode 91 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, Every Dog Needs a Bone to Chew On, Greg: Reviews the television for the Mid South Wrestling Association from May 1984. Notices the sweeps month programming. Tries to balance his dislike of Joel Watts as an announcer with his admiration for what Joel does well and his accomplishments at age 20. Laughs about how much Boyd Pierce puts Joel over. Continues to be stunned by ...

Episode 90: A Decided Highlander In Episode 90 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, A Decided Highlander, Greg: Welcomes author Ian Douglass to the show for the first time. Greg and Ian discuss his newest book, about Scottish influence in professional wrestling. Delve into his stories about writing autobiographies for Steve Keirn, Mike Rotundo, Bugsy McGraw and more. Discuss the history of Black wrestling and how to record subject matter that uses terms that are offensiv...