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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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01:46:52

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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53:59

NWA Southeastern Wrestling Results Project

Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News ·

2025/04/09

Aaron Gartlan presents from the Karl Stern History of Wrestling library; Karl takes a look at the ongoing NWA Southeastern Championship Wrestling project and television shows from the early 1980's. Also, Karl talks about the death of the Mongolian Stomper in 2016 and more.

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01:36:59

The Tide Can Turn at Any Second

Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News ·

2025/04/02

Aaron Gartlan returns with a look back at the March 28, 1981, episode of SECW featuring Jimmy Golden, Ron Bass, Ken Lucas, Jerry Stubbs, Randy Rose, Dennis Condrey, Bob Armstrong, Paul Orndorff, Mr. Saito, Robert Gibson, and more. This was a red-hot time for southern pro wrestling and Southeastern was really getting cranked up! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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41:01

Karl Stern Discusses Southern Wrestling

Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News ·

2025/03/26

Aaron Gartlan will return next week with a new episode review from SECW. This week, he has asked wrestling historian Karl Stern to post a previous podcast where Karl discusses his time watching SECW and later promoting shows where several of the SECW and Continental Wrestling crew were used and much more.

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02:29:20

International Sports, Inc.

Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News ·

2025/03/19

Aaron Gartlan returns with a detailed look at the March 21, 1981, edition of SECW from the TV studio in Dothan, Alabama. On this edition featured wrestling stars discussed include Stan Lane, Robert Gibson, Brad Armstrong, Bob Armstrong, Mr. Saito, Dennis Condrey, Randy Rose, Norvell Austin, Paul Orndorff, Jerry Stubbs, Ron Bass, Ken Lucas, Jimmy Golden, and more! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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02:33:27

All the Marbles Up Right Here on TV!

Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News ·

2025/03/12

Aaron Gartlan returns with the 12th episode of Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News looking back at the February 21, 1981, episode of SECW from Dothan, AL! This episode features matches, interview, and angles with Bob Armstrong, Ken Lucas, Jimmy Golden, Oki Shikina, Paul Orndorff, Dennis Condrey, Randy Rose, Mr. Saito, Norvel Austin, Stan Lane, Brad Armstrong, Roy Lee Welch, and more! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan

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All the Marbles Up Right Here on TV!

Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News ·

2025/03/12

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All the Marbles Up Right Here on TV!

Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News ·

2025/03/12

Aaron Gartlan returns with the 12th episode of Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News looking back at the February 21, 1981, episode of SECW from Dothan, AL! This episode features matches, interview, and angles with Bob Armstrong, Ken Lucas, Jimmy Golden, Oki Shikina, Paul Orndorff, Dennis Condrey, Randy Rose, Mr. Saito, Norvel Austin, Stan Lane, Brad Armstrong, Roy Lee Welch, and more! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan

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02:35:21

Special: SECW Audio Documentary

Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News ·

2025/03/05

Aaron has taken this week off in order to do research and record some new episodes. He will be back next week. Today he has asked me to re-release my (Karl Stern) old Southeastern Championship Wrestling Audio Documentary which covers the history of the promotion, as well as interviews with some special guests. This show is an excellent jumping on point for new listeners and those who have an interest in one of the best promotions from the territorial era! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life

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01:58:08

Retribution is at Hand...

Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News ·

2025/02/26

Aaron Gartlan returns with a look back at the February 14, 1981 edition of SECW from Dothan, Alabama! This episode titled, Retribution is at Hand... features discussion about Brad Armstrong, Jerry Stubbs, Ron Bass, Paul Orndorff, Ken Lucas, Don Curtis, Oki Shikina, Dennis Condrey, Randy Rose, Mr. Saito, Bob Armstrong, Jimmy Golden, and more! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit Dothan Personal Injury Lawyers - Gartlan Injury Law

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