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Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News

Welcome Aaron Gartlan to the When It Was Cool Podcast Network for Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News! SECW Action News looks back at Southeastern Wrestling from the Dothan studio before the transition to Continental Championship Wrestling featuring Ric Flair, Ron Fuller, Bob Armstrong, Lord Humongous, Austin Idol, The RAT Patrol, Bill Ash, and many others. Aaron discusses his life growing up in Dothan, AL as a fan of SECW and much more!

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01:31:32

I Had My Hands in Some of that Good Ole Red Dirt

Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News ·

2025/08/27

Aaron Garlan returns with a look back at a classic episode of Ron Fuller's Southeastern Championship Wrestling from the TV studios in Dothan, Alabama. The show from June 13, 1981 featuring Charlie Platt, Al Roberts, Mr. Saito, Ron Fuller, Jimmy Golden, Ray Candy, Dennis Condrey & Randy Rose, Bill Dundee, Stan Lane, Ron Bass, Mr. Olympia, Ken Lucas, Brad Armstrong and Bob Armstrong plus much more! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan

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46:26

Early Days of Hulk Hogan

Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News ·

2025/08/20

Aaron Gartlan presents this look back with pro wrestling historian Karl Stern at the early days of the late pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan and debut and earliest days in Championship Wrestling from Florida and Ron Fuller's Southeastern Championship Wrestling Promotion in Pensacola. What is the reality of the early career of Hulk Hogan verses the myth? Today, we look back at the facts of the first few years of the career of Hulk Hogan. Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit

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01:03:38

Midnight Express, Ron Starr, and More

Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News ·

2025/08/13

Aaron Gartlan has selected this Patreon show with Karl Stern answering general pro wrestling questions about The Undertaker, Frank Gotch, but then the discussion turns toward SECW and the Midnight Express and how Ron Starr became a part of it, the car accident that ended Norvell Austin's run, and how on Earth the Honky Tonk Man Wayne Farris ended up in this story. Also the story about the fan fight that almost sent Ron Starr to jail. Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit

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42:15

Remembering Hulk Hogan's Time in the Southeast

Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News ·

2025/08/06

Aaron Gartlan returns today with a look back at the late Hulk Hogan's time early in his career in the Gulf Coast / Southeastern wrestling areas along with some news coverage from the area on his death. Shortly after debuting in Florida after training with Hiro Matsuda, Terry Bollea came to the Ron Fuller owned Southeastern Wrestling where he picked up the name 'The Hulk'. Hulk Hogan headlined the largest show ever put together by Southeastern against Andre the Giant in a football stadium in Dothan,

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01:40:07

June 6th, 1981 - SECW television - "...Kenny tried to...

Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News ·

2025/07/31

On this edition of Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News podcast available on the When It Was Cool Podcast Network, Aaron Gartlan of Gartlan Injury Law comes to review the June 6th, 1981, edition of SECW television. Aaron discusses the Junkyard Dog from Mid-South Wrestling, Robert Fuller being injured and maybe having BRAIN DAMAGE, that and so much more! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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48:47

A Discussion of SECW and Continental Wrestling

Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News ·

2025/07/23

Today, pro wrestling author and historian Karl Stern has a discussion with Southeastern Wrestling historian and collector Aaron Gartlan about SECW and Continental wrestling including the difference between growing up watching pro wrestling in north Alabama verses south Alabama and the old Gulf Coast promotion verses Nick Gulas north Alabama territory and how Ron Fuller unified it all in October 1980. Plus, tons more on the talent, announcers, booking and more for SECW and Continental wrestling

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01:34:13

Episode 24 - May 30th, 1981 SECW TV

Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News ·

2025/07/16

On this edition of Southeastern Championship Action News Podcast, Aaron Gartlan dives into the May 30th, 1981, edition of SECW TV! Mr. Olympia forfeited the U.S. Junior Heavyweight Championship after defeating Stan Lane for being a couple of pounds overweight, Mr. Saito captured the Alabama Heavyweight Championship over the weekend, and so much more! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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01:32:42

Karl and Aaron Talk Continental Wrestling

Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News ·

2025/07/09

On this episode of Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News Podcast, pro wrestling author and historian Karl Stern talks Continental wrestling history with Aaron Gartlan plus a variety of other topics. Ron Fuller's Southeastern Championship Wrestling became Continental Wrestling in June 1985 and is considered the best 'forgotten' territory. Join us as we talk the history of this great pro wrestling company! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury

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43:52

NWA Great American Bash Southeastern

Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News ·

2025/07/02

Aaron Gartlan, host of SECW Action News Podcast, has a series of great questions about Southeastern and Continental Wrestling super cards. Aaron asks pro wrestling historian and author Karl Stern about some hypothetical and real Southeastern and Continental super shows including the NWA Great American Bash. Join us for this fun look at pro wrestling history! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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01:46:52

P-A-N-E, Pain

Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News ·

2025/06/25

Aaron Gartlan reviews the May 23, 1981, episode of Southeastern Championship Wrestling. Aaron discusses some pop culture around this time frame, including American Bandstand, Rick Springfield and "Jesse's Girl," and discussed Mr. Olympia's debut on SECW TV! Also, one of the best (or worst) promos in SECW history by Randy Rose of the Midnight Express. Plus: Mr. Saito, Ken Lucas, Ron and Robert Fuller, Bob and Brad Armstrong, Stan Lane, and much more. This was an awesome time for the SECW promotion

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02:10:56

May 2, 1981 TV Review SECW

Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News ·

2025/06/18

Aaron Gartlan returns with a TV review of the May 2, 1981 episode of SECW. Aaron is joined by Eric Darsie from the Wrestling With the Dawg Podcast to discuss this show: Charlie Platt & Les Thatcher hosts... Bob & Brad Armstrong interview and video of steel cage match against Dennis Condrey & Randy Rose... The Shadow (Norvell Austin) returns... Brad Armstrong & The Shadow (Norvell Austin) vs Joe Turner & The Superstar (Ray Harris)...Interviews with Bob & Brad Armstrong & Ken Lucas and Dennis Condrey

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02:41:45

Aaron and Eric Discuss Southeastern and Continental...

Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News ·

2025/06/11

This week Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News host Aaron Gartlan is joined by Eric Darsie from the Wrestling With the Dawg Podcast to discuss a variety of topics concerning Southeastern Championship Wrestling, Continental Championship Wrestling, and their experience watching pro wrestling during the era. Ron Fuller's SECW grew out of a merger between Ron Fuller's Knoxville promotion and Gulf Coast wrestling out of Mobile when, in October 1980, the promotion expanded north from Florida to

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48:53

Karl Stern Talks the Change from Gulf Coast to SECW

Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News ·

2025/06/04

This week on Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News podcast, host Aaron Gartlan has a question for pro wrestling historian Karl Stern about late 1970s Alabama and the change over from the Field's brother's Gulf Coast Wrestling to Ron Fuller's SECW. What was the cultural scene like in Alabama during this era and how did Gulf Coast and SECW tap into that? Plus, tons more about SECW and Continental wrestling.

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01:50:33

Taking Those Dollars and Cents to the Bank

Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News ·

2025/05/28

Aaron Gartlan has another SECW TV show review from April 18, 1981, called: Taking Those Dollars and Cents to the Bank. Aaron is covering the following show: Charlie Platt & Les Thatcher hosts... Dennis Condrey defeated Roy Lee Welch...Bob & Brad Armstrong interview...Dennis Condrey & Randy Rose and Bob & Brad Armstrong interview... Interview with Jerry Stubbs & Ken Lucas and Stan Lane & Ron Bass...Jerry Stubbs defeated Sonny Driver... Stan Lane video verses Robert Gibson... Bob & Brad Armstrong

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52:09

Aaron and Karl Discuss the Change-Over to Continental

Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News ·

2025/05/21

We have a unique show for you today. SECW Action News host Aaron Gartlan has a series of questions for pro wrestling historian and SECW fan Karl Stern centered around the change-over in June 1985 when Southeastern Championship Wrestling changed to Continental Championship Wrestling. How did the Wrestling Observer cover it? How did fans feel at the time? Was there a potential big TV deal involved? Why did it happen? Plus, tons more pro wrestling history in this new show! Support us on Patreon - When

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43:06

Diving Deep Into Wrestling History

Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News ·

2025/05/14

Aaron Gartlan's outstanding Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News returns this week with a special history of wrestling episode by pro wrestling historian Karl Stern discussing more about southern professional wrestling and the history of Ron Fuller's outstanding SECW promotion out of Pensecola, Florida. Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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01:33:03

Ken Timbs Special

Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News ·

2025/05/07

Today we have a special show for you. Host Aaron Gartlan goes through the life and career of southern journeyman wrestler Gentleman Ken Timbs. Ken Timbs was a former NWA U.S. Junior champion for Continental Wrestling and often worked the SECW TV tapings. He was also a mentor to When It Was Cool's own Karl Stern. Today, both Aaron and Karl share their thoughts and memories on Gentleman Ken Timbs (El Fabuloso Blonde in Mexico). Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan

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46:37

An Ace in the Hole

Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News ·

2025/04/30

Aaron Gartlan returns with another break down of the SECW Alabama territory from April 11, 1981, with a television show featuring the Midnight Express, Bob Armstrong, Brad Armstrong, Ron Bass, Roy Lee Welch, Paul Orndorff, Ron Fuller, Mr. Saito, Jimmy Golden and others. SECW is building toward one of the hottest territorial pro wrestling periods ever! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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41:42

Karl Discusses Pro Wrestling History Research

Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News ·

2025/04/23

Aaron Gartlan will return next week with a review of an episode of SECW. This week, pro wrestling historian Karl Stern laments the state of wrestling history research but also is excited about it taking a different form. Karl talks about some great historians and researchers and then covers the current status of the Southeastern Wrestling results project.

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01:31:10

The Tide is Turning a Little Bit

Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News ·

2025/04/16

Aaron Gartlan returns for a look back at the April 4, 1981, episode of Ron Fuller's Southeastern Championship Wrestling. This edition of SECW featured matches and promos with Brad Armstrong, the Midnight Express, Mr. Saito, Jerry Stubbs, Bob Armstrong, Les Thornton, Ken Lucas, Ron Bass, Robert Fuller, and Jimmy Golden. SECW is ramping up during this era, check it out! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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