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Bumps and Thumps

Host Brian Ferguson dives deep into looking at the stars, jobbers, managers and promoters of pro wrestling from the past and present. We also discuss the contributions from the locker room of yesteryear who paved the way for success and wealth for the wrestling superstars of today.

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00:33:47

Episode #40 Talk with Allen West

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2022/03/14

Allen West is best known for his time wrestling in the AWA, Georgia and Memphis. He has worked with many of the greats of the past and is well known in the pro wrestling world. On this episode, we talk to Allen about growing up in Minnesota, How he got involved in pro wrestling, his friendship with John Laurinaitis, wrestlers he had chemistry with in the ring and much more! You can follow Allen West on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/al.tachovsky Help support the podcast! You can make

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00:41:31

Episode #39 Talk with Darla Staggs

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2022/03/07

Darla Staggs is a lifelong pro wrestling fan. She has been to hundreds of pro wrestling matches and is well known among the pro wrestlers. Darla is a lifetime member of the Cauliflower Alley Club, the Benevolent Coordinator & Advisory Board Chair for the Cauliflower Alley Club and works for a major U.S. Bank company. On this episode we talk to Darla about her childhood, becoming a fan of pro wrestling, receiving the Red Bastien Friendship Award from the Cauliflower Alley Club and much more. You

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00:59:45

Episode #38 Talk with George Schire on the Houston...

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2022/02/28

On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about the Houston Territory and its impact on the world of professional wrestling. We will discuss how the territory was started, some of the great pro wrestlers that wrestled there and much more! George is also the cohost of a podcast called “AWA Unleashed” with Mick Karch and Chris Tubbs. You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms: Facebook: George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE:

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00:50:33

Episode #37 Talk with COL DeBeers

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2022/02/21

COL DeBeers is considered one of the best and controversial heels of the mid 1980’s and early 1990’s. He was best known for his time in the AWA, Pacific Northwest and the UWF. On this episode, we will talk to COL DeBeers about growing up in St Joseph, MO, getting into the pro wrestling business, stories of traveling with other wrestlers, his time wrestling in Europe and much more! Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3

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00:49:54

Episode #36 Talk with Barry Darsow

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2022/02/14

Barry Darsow started in the pro wrestling business in the early 1980’s. He was known as Krusher Kruschev, teaming with Ivan and Nikita Koloff in the NWA as well as Smash of Demolition teaming with Ax in the WWF. On this episode, we will talk to Barry about growing up in MN, getting into the pro wrestling business, stories of traveling with other wrestlers, his feuds with the Rock N Roll Express and the Road Warriors and much more! You can join the Official Demolition Fan Club at:

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00:47:11

Episode #35 Talk with Earthquake Ferris

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2022/02/07

Earthquake Ferris (Ferris Anthony) worked in pro wrestling from the mid-1980s until the early 1990s. He has worked in all the major promotions (AWA, WCW, WWF) with many of the pro wrestling talents of the past and is considered one of the best enhanced talents in the business. On this episode, we talk about Earthquake’s childhood and family life, how he got involved in pro wrestling, His favorite wrestler he worked with, Opinion of wrestling today versus the past and much more. You can follow

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00:48:33

Episode #34 Talk with Chic Donovan

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2022/01/24

Chic Donovan was one of the members of Jimmy Hart’s “first Family” in the Memphis territory along with Austin Idol, Dennis Condrey, Kevin Sullivan and others. He has worked in most of the independent promotions and has held numerous singles and tag team titles. On this episode, we will talk to Chic about growing up in GA, getting into the pro wrestling business, stories of traveling with other wrestlers, how he interacts with the fans at shows and much more! You can follow Chic Donovan on Facebook:

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00:58:13

Episode #33 Talk with Roscoe Monroe

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2022/01/17

Roscoe Monroe is an independent pro wrestler known as 245lbs of “Twisted steel and sex appeal”. He is a former Outta Control Wrestling (OCW) Heavyweight champion. On this episode, we talk to Roscoe about growing up in Arkansas. Getting into the pro wrestling business, how he interacts with the fans at shows and much more! You can follow Roscoe Monroe on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roscoe.roscoe.372 YouTube:

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01:05:10

Episode #32 Talk with George Schire on the St. Louis...

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2022/01/10

On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about St Louis Wrestling Club and its impact on the world of professional wrestling. We will discuss how the territory was started, some of the great pro wrestlers that wrestled there and much more! George is also the cohost of a podcast called “AWA Unleashed” with Mick Karch and Chris Tubbs. You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms: Facebook: George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE:

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01:08:32

Episode #31 Talk with George Schire on Blackjack Lanza

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2021/12/11

On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about the late Blackjack Lanza, who recently passed away. George talks about the impact that Black Jack Lanza had on the pro wrestling business, how he got started and much more! You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms: Facebook: George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221 AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870 Help

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00:58:06

Episode #30 Talk with Tom "Rocky" Stone

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2021/12/10

Tom “Rocky” Stone was a well known jobber. He primarily worked in the AWA and the WWF. On this episode, we talk to Tom about how he got started in the business, What other territories he worked for, real heat with a few other wrestlers, the book he just published titled: Professional Wrestling- The Theatre of the Absurd: I Never wanted to be a Big Star and much more! You can purchase: Professional Wrestling- The Theatre of the Absurd: I Never wanted to be a Big Star on Amazon: Amazon:

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01:22:09

Episode #29 Talk with Leland Race

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2021/11/26

Leland Race was born into the pro wrestling business, He is the son of the legendary 8 time NWA World Heavyweight Champion “Handsome” Harley Race and is a four time World League Wrestling (WLW) Heavyweight Champion. He is the promoter of World League Wrestling and operates the World League Wrestling Academy in Troy, MO. On this episode, we talk to Leland about growing up in the business, his tours and memories of Japan, how the pro wrestling business has evolved and much more! You can follow Leland

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01:27:05

Episode #28 Talk with Jerry Bostic

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2021/11/20

Jerry Bostic started in pro wrestling as a wrestler and promoter in 2006. He is the current CEO and founder of World Class Pro Wrestling promotion. On this episode we talk with Jerry about growing up in Oklahoma, Getting started in the pro wrestling business, his interactions with pro wrestlers, his relationships with legends Kevin Nash, Eric Embry, Jim Ross, Gene Okerlund Sting and much more! You can follow Jerry Bostic on the following social media platforms: Facebook:

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00:59:56

Episode #27 Another Talk with George Schire

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2021/11/13

On this episode of Bumps & Thumps, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to discuss the American Wrestling Association (AWA). George talks about how the AWA was formed, the people involved, and who was the first actual AWA World Heavyweight Champion. George also discusses the famous “Inmate Belt” and much more! You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms: Facebook: George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221 AMERICAN

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00:36:59

Episode #26 Talk with Brian Thompson

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2021/11/03

Brian Thompson has been apart of the pro wrestling business for over twenty years as an announcer, manager and promoter. On this episode, we talk to Brian about his upbringing in Missouri, how he got into the pro wrestling business, working in promotions like Memphis, Traditional Championship Wrestling (TCW), World League Wrestling (WLW), his friendship with “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton and much more! Brian will be a part of the Mid States Wrestling event in Harrison, AR on Saturday, Nov 20th 2021. This

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01:28:09

Episode #25 Talk with Al De Rusha

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2021/10/16

Al De Rusha was in the pro wrestling business for over 30 years. He has directed, produced, promoted and refereed many pro wrestling cards for the AWA and the WWF. On this episode, we talk to Al about growing up in MN, how he got involved with carnivals and fairs, working in the tv industry, working with Vern Gagne and Wally Karbo, his travels with Andre the Giant and much more! We have a YouTube Channel! Please subscribe today at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q We have a

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01:04:07

Episode #24 Talk with Les Thatcher

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2021/09/17

Les Thatcher has been apart of the pro wrestling business for over 60 years. He has worked with many legends of the business, and trained well known wrestlers like Matt Stryker, Shark Boy, Nigel McGuiness and Umaga. On this episode, Les talks about the business and how it has evolved, working in different promotions, chemistry with other wrestlers, his creative side with developing products and tv content and much more! You can follow Les Thatcher on the following social media platforms: Facebook:

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00:52:29

Episode #23 Talk with Jerry Oates

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2021/08/27

Jerry Oates is considered one of the great tag team specialists and known for his signature move the spinning toe hold. He is also known for teaming with his brother Ted Oates, Mike George and Ronnie Garvin. He has held numerous tag team and singles heavyweight championships. He mostly worked in the NWA territories in the 1970s and 1980s as well as Japan. On this episode, we discuss Jerry growing up in Georgia, How he got started in pro wrestling through his brother-in-law, are Ted and Marty Oates

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00:43:58

Episode #22 Talk with Baby Doll

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2021/08/20

Nickla Roberts is considered one of the breakout women wrestling stars of the 1980’s and has worked with wrestling legends Gino Hernandez, Tully Blanchard, Dusty Rhodes, Magnum T.A., and Ric Flair. She was known as the “Perfect 10” BabyDoll. On this episode, we talk to Nickla about growing up in Lubbock, TX, how she got into the wrestling business as an adult, paving the way for women in pro wrestling and much more! You can follow Nickla on the following social media platforms: Facebook:

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00:27:14

Episode #21 Talk with Dustin Starr

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2021/08/13

Dustin Starr is a pro wrestler, promoter of Championship Wrestling from Memphis under the United Wrestling Network and announcer. On this episode, we talk to Dustin about becoming a pro wrestler, working in the independent circuit, his wrestling promotion Championship Wrestling from Memphis, working with his wife Maria and upcoming events. You can follow Dustin Starr on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dustin5starr Instagram:

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