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The Retro Wrestling Re-View

The WrestleCopia Network

Host Gene Jackson brings a variety of co-hosts and wrestling legends to the program as he goes back in time to Re-Watch and Re-View professional wrestling from years gone by! Get the break down, hear never before stories, and feel free to watch along, & enjoy the Retro Wrestling Re-View!

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109:12

Episode #38: USWA 8/21/93 (Mr. McMahon Comes to...

The Retro Wrestling Re-View ·

2025/02/05

On this week's episode, we revisit the August 21, 1993 episode of USWA Championship Wrestling as they prepare to host a "test run" of the WWF SummerSlam '93 main event as WWF Champion Yokozuna will wrestle "Made in the USA" Lex Luger this week at the Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis. But perhaps more noteworthy than that, this episode features the very first hints of the "Mr. McMahon" character as we see Vince join Jerry Lawler in a pre-taped "King's Court" segment, announcing he will be in

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90:15

Episode #37: USWA TV 8/14/93 (Bret & Owen Hart Come...

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2025/01/29

On this week's episode, we revisit the August 14, 1993 episode of USWA Championship Wrestling for what's being billed as "The Mother of All Matches". (umm, yeah.) Despite the lame moniker, the main event of this week's Mid South Coliseum Show will be Bret 'the Hitman' Hart & "The Rocket" Owen Hart taking on Jerry 'the King' Lawler & "The Fabulous One" Jeff Jarrett! But perhaps overshadowing that amazing match is the auspicious debut of MARIO. This is one episode where you

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118:53

Episode #36: USWA TV 8/7/93 (A "PERFECT" Retro...

The Retro Wrestling Re-View ·

2025/01/22

On this week's episode, we revisit the August 7, 1993 episode of USWA Championship Wrestling where we're preparing for "A Perfect Night of Wrestling" featuring "Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig challenging Jerry "the King" Lawler for the Unified World Championship. Also on this week's show, the most disappointing tag team break up since the MEGA POWERS "exploded" in 1989, Gene & Josh's favorite tag team of "Principal" C.W. Bergstrom and Melvin Penrod Jr have split…and that's not even the worst

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110:10

Episode #35: USWA TV 7/31/93 (Bret Hart Comes to...

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2025/01/15

On this week's episode, we revisit the July 31, 1993 episode of USWA Championship Wrestling where we're building towards, THE BIG MATCH!! One of the tippy top stars of the WWF, Bret "the Hitman" Hart is coming to Memphis this week seeking revenge on Jerry 'the King' Lawler for his actions at the King of the Ring, as well as for beating his brother Owen for the Unified World title. Elsewhere on the show, The Chris Adams/Toni Adams/Brian Christopher "love triangle" continues to develop.

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94:26

Episode #34: USWA TV 7/24/93 (Chris Adams Is Here To...

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2025/01/08

On this week's episode, we revisit the July 24, 1993 episode of USWA Championship Wrestling. So, it turns out that "Miss Simpson" may actually be "Mrs. Adams" as "Gentleman" Chris Adams arrives in Memphis looking for his wife who he finds at ringside during Brian Christopher's match! So in classic Memphis fashion, Eddie Marlin signs a match between the two. But whose corner will "Miss Simpson" be in? The King is back and he's angry about the recent theft of his championship belt by

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95:31

Episode #33: USWA TV 7/17/93 (Jarrett takes a...

The Retro Wrestling Re-View ·

2025/01/01

On this week's episode, we revisit the July 17, 1993 episode of USWA Championship Wrestling. There's no "King" here this week but we get more than enough of the "Fabulous" Jeff Jarrett! Bert Prentice is all over the show this week and pretty darn entertaining, fresh off helping the Vampire Warrior STEAL the Unified World Title belt from Jerry Lawler! The Disco Inferno has declared himself the Intergender Champion of the World and issued an open challenge that is answered by Miss Texas

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91:35

Episode #32: USWA Christmas Extravaganza!

The Retro Wrestling Re-View ·

2024/12/25

Merry Christmas! On this week's episode, there's no review as Gene, Josh, & Richard are joined by frequent guest host Brian Tramel for the Inaugural Christmas Special of the Retro Wrestling Re-View Podcast! It's all Christmas themed non-sense from beginning to end as the guys give out Christmas gifts to the various USWA wrestlers they've seen in action so far in 1993! Plus, "Bert" stops by to sing Jingle Bells, BT reads his version of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, "Miss Texas"

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140:07

Episode #31: USWA TV 7/10/93 (Burn Baby Burn! Disco...

The Retro Wrestling Re-View ·

2024/12/18

On this week's episode, we revisit the July 10th 1993 episode of USWA Championship Wrestling! Fresh off regaining the Unified World title from Owen Hart on July 5th, Bert Prentice introduces a new challenger for the King who promises to "drain all the blood of the King's living body!" Johnny Polo reappears after being AWOL for a few weeks to take on the "Fabulous One" Jeff Jarrett! Polo also introduces us to his friend, the Disco Inferno who is here to challenge "Nightmare" Danny Davis for

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111:21

Episode #30 USWA TV 7/3/93: Meet Melvin Penrod Jr. &...

The Retro Wrestling Re-View ·

2024/12/11

On this week's episode, we revisit the July 3rd 1993 episode of USWA Championship Wrestling! After last week's Southern Heavyweight title win, Jackie Fargo has chosen Jeff Jarrett to be the new "Fabulous One"! Corey Maclin tells us all about the upcoming "4th of July Spectaculah" featuring a tournament where the winner gets a brand new 1993 Chevy Camaro! Brian Christopher is on a RAMPAGE this week after losing his Southern title to Jarrett and Ash Masters pays the price. "Principal" C.W

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111:35

Episode #29 USWA TV 6/26/93: Owen Hart Wins Unified...

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2024/12/04

On this week's episode, we revisit the June 26, 1993 episode of USWA Championship Wrestling! It was an eventful night at the Mid-South Coliseum last week! Bert Prentice turned on Papa Shango and helped Owen Hart win the Unified title! Owen then attacked 'The King' during his match with Referee Paul Neighbors seeking retribution on behalf of his brother Bret at the King of the Ring. New Jack and Homeboy are the new USWA Tag Team Champions! Jeff Jarrett tricks Brian Christopher before

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111:06

Episode #28: USWA TV 6/19/93 (New Jack Debuts, Owen...

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2024/11/27

On this week's episode, we revisit June 19, 1993 USWA Championship Wrestling! It's the USWA debut of a rookie named New Jack and he's going to be teaming with his "Homeboy"! Brian Christopher convinces Jeff Jarrett to put his hair on the line in a match against……Tony Falk. Meanwhile, the Undertaker is coming back to Memphis to face Brian Christopher. Owen Hart is coming in to challenge Papa Shango for the Unified World title. PLUS: Referee Paul Neighbors fights back in defense of

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117:33

Episode #27: USWA TV 6/12/93 (Will Brian Christopher...

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2024/11/20

On this week's episode, we revisit the June 12, 1993 episode of USWA Championship Wrestling! Jerry 'the King' Lawler Is set to finally get his rematch with Papa Shango for the Unified World title this Monday night as they have a call in contest to find "15 kids to go out with the King & Jeff Jarrett for dinner and a movie". "Principal" C.W. Bergstrom is still at war with Jeff Gaylord with his paddle, the "board of education" at the forefront, PG-13 are still M.I.A. yet "The Natural"

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103:43

Episode #26: USWA TV 6/5/93 (The Undertaker is coming...

The Retro Wrestling Re-View ·

2024/11/13

This week we travel back to the June 5th 1993 episode of USWA Championship Wrestling where some new faces are making their debut! "The Natural" Bo Alexander is here looking like a younger less buff version of "Golden Boy" Chic Donovan. Then we meet Ronnie Lotz all the way from Chicago with his tag team, The Untouchables. Jerry Lawler fresh off winning the #1 Contender's Tournament for Papa Shango's Unified World title gets convinced by Bert Prentice to put it on the line in a match against

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103:32

Episode #25: USWA 5/29/1993 (A Tournament for a shot...

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2024/11/06

On this week's episode, the boys revisit May 29, 1993 where the USWA is preparing for a big tournament to determine a challenger for Papa Shango's Unified World Championship. Also on this week's show, PG-13 face USWA Tag Team Champions Simply Divine (Rex King/Steve Doll) w/Bert Prentice in a non-title match. Mark Freer arrives in the USWA and is immediately propositioned by Bert Prentice! (to be his manager that is) "Jennifer on the Road" pays a visit to Jerry Lawler's house to see his

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103:12

Episode #24: USWA 5/22/1993 (Johnny Polo's Gift to...

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2024/10/30

It's episode #24 as we revisit the May 22nd 1993 edition of USWA Championship Wrestling. The show kicks off with Johnny Polo gifting his "best friend" Brian Christopher one of his "British Nannies", Miss Simpson! From there Brian Christopher brings in a "legend" to take on Jeff Jarrett for a shot at his Southern Heavyweight title (meanwhile the hosts are not impressed with the new Southern Heavyweight Championship belt that has been quietly introduced with no mention on TV) Mike Samples

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124:15

Episode #23: USWA 5/15/1993 (Get ready for BattleBowl...

The Retro Wrestling Re-View ·

2024/10/23

This week we head back to May 15, 1993 for our review of USWA Championship Wrestling as they prepare for their big "BattleBowl '93" nine team battle royal! We have not one but TWO big championship matches this week! The Master of Terror will challenge Wolfie D for the USWA Middleweight Championship and later in the show Brian Christopher defends the Southern Heavyweight Championship against "Nightmare" Danny Davis! In other happenings on the show this week: Bert Prentice returns to the

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129:15

Episode #22: USWA 5/8/1993 (Papa Shango, The NEW...

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2024/10/16

On the 22nd episode of the Retro Wrestling Re-View, we revisit the May 8, 1993 episode of USWA Championship Wrestling. "Nightmare" Danny Davis defends the USWA Middleweight Championship against PG-13's Wolfie D along with J.C. Ice. Brian Christopher is still at odds with not only Jeff Jarrett but also Koko B. Ware and referee Frank Morrell. Brian has challenged Koko & Frank to a tag team match and his tag team partner is a 78 year old "legend", "Spaceman" Frank Hickey!! Scotty

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95:34

Episode #21: Featuring Special Guest - Downtown Bruno!

The Retro Wrestling Re-View ·

2024/10/09

BRUNO MANIA continues to run wild at WrestleCopia, as this week the Retro Re-View breaks away from the review format briefly to have a conversation with legendary USWA manager Downtown Bruno! There's a variety of topics discussed throughout this episode including: his stint as "Uptown Bruno, his famous feud with Howard Finkel, experiences managing Giant Gonzalez, the importance of the referee's role in a wrestling match, favorite memories of Brian Christopher, the infamous Jerry

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107:00

Episode #20: USWA 5/1/1993 (HAIR VS. TITLE MATCH LIVE...

The Retro Wrestling Re-View ·

2024/10/02

This week's episode of the Retro Re-View covering the USWA for 5/1/1993 features the biggest one on one studio match we've seen yet here in 1993, Jeff Jarrett puts his Southern Heavyweight title on the line against Brian Christopher's hair! Plus, we see highlights of Jerry 'the King' Lawler piledriving Sensational Sherri last week leading to Sherri vowing revenge against 'the King' by bringing Papa Shango to town this week to challenge for the Unified World title! Jeff Jarrett & Billy

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98:16

Episode #19: USWA 4/24/1993 (Jarrett Seeks Revenge on...

The Retro Wrestling Re-View ·

2024/09/25

Last Monday night when Jerry "the King" Lawler faced off against "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Sensational Sherri scaled the cage and came in to interfere (after cheating to win the USWA Ladies title from Miss Texas)! This week, Sherri has taken on Scotty Flamingo as a partner against the King and Miss Texas! PLUS: Southern Champion Jeff Jarrett seeks revenge in a one on one match against the man who turned on him last week, Brian Christopher! Billy Joe Travis is BACK and he brought his

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