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Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich

Retro Wrestling Archive Podcasts

Join Memphis Wrestling Hall of Famers "Dangerous" Doug Gilbert & Tommy "Wildfire" Rich as each week they sit down with host Gene Jackson and share stories from the ring and the road, and they may even invite along a guest or two from time to time! retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com

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Dangerous Conversations Ep. 54: The Lost Art of...

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich ·

2026/01/09

On this episode of Dangerous Conversations, “Dangerous” Doug Gilbert and Tommy “Wildfire” Rich sit down with Gene Jackson for a deep, no nonsense discussion about one of the most misunderstood concepts in professional wrestling: heat.What does “getting heat” actually mean?Why is it different from “taking the heat”?And why do many modern wrestlers completely miss the point?Doug and Tommy break it all down the only way they know how with decades of real world experience from the territories, blunt

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63:46

Dangerous Conversations #53 – Season 3 Premiere |...

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich ·

2026/01/02

Season Three of Dangerous Conversations with “Dangerous” Doug Gilbert & Tommy “Wildfire” Rich officially begins, and the guys waste no time picking up right where they left off.Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich reunite with host Gene Jackson for an unfiltered, free-flowing conversation covering classic territory wrestling, road stories, booking philosophies, and the realities of life after decades in the business. From Memphis to Alabama to West Virginia, this Season 3 premiere is packed with memories,

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01:06:54

Dangerous Conversations Episode #52: Season Two Finale

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich ·

2025/09/19

In this season finale of Dangerous Conversations, Doug Gilbert, Tommy “Wildfire” Rich, and Gene Jackson close out Season Two with stories, laughs, and plenty of road tales! Doug and Tommy break down their whirlwind schedule—comic cons, wrestling shows, and horror conventions—plus wild behind-the-scenes stories from the road, like their infamous “spider in the dressing room” scare and how Doug almost left his wallet in the back of a truck. The guys also

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01:05:36

Dangerous Conversations Episode #51: Memphis Mafia...

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich ·

2025/09/12

The Memphis Mafia is back on the road, and this week’s episode of Dangerous Conversations is loaded with classic wrestling talk, wild stories, and old-school memories! Doug Gilbert and “Wildfire” Tommy Rich break down vintage wrestling posters sent in by fans, sparking tales about legends like Terry Funk, Jerry Lawler, Dusty Rhodes, Dory Funk Jr., Sputnik Monroe, the Moondogs, and more. From wild nights with Jerry Brisco to stories about Butch Reed,

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01:05:36

Dangerous Conversations Episode #51: Memphis Mafia...

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich ·

2025/09/12

The Memphis Mafia is back on the road, and this week’s episode of Dangerous Conversations is loaded with classic wrestling talk, wild stories, and old-school memories! Doug Gilbert and “Wildfire” Tommy Rich break down vintage wrestling posters sent in by fans, sparking tales about legends like Terry Funk, Jerry Lawler, Dusty Rhodes, Dory Funk Jr., Sputnik Monroe, the Moondogs, and more. From wild nights with Jerry Brisco to stories about Butch Reed,

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01:05:26

Dangerous Conversations Episode #50: AD&T #8 (Ask...

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich ·

2025/09/05

The Memphis Mafia are back! After a week off, Dangerous Doug Gilbert and Wildfire Tommy Rich return with a jam-packed episode of Dangerous Conversations. This week, the guys talk about their recent matches and signings, upcoming events across Tennessee, Arkansas, and beyond, and some hilarious road stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Then, they dive into a wide-ranging Q&A session from fans, covering: Memories of the Snowman vs. Jerry Lawler

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01:05:26

Dangerous Conversations Episode #50: AD&T #8 (Ask...

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich ·

2025/09/05

The Memphis Mafia are back! After a week off, Dangerous Doug Gilbert and Wildfire Tommy Rich return with a jam-packed episode of Dangerous Conversations. This week, the guys talk about their recent matches and signings, upcoming events across Tennessee, Arkansas, and beyond, and some hilarious road stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Then, they dive into a wide-ranging Q&A session from fans, covering: Memories of the Snowman vs. Jerry Lawler

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01:12:22

Dangerous Conversations Episode #49: The PG-13 Feud

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich ·

2025/08/22

This week on Dangerous Conversations, Doug Gilbert is joined by Gene Jackson (with a late run-in from “Wildfire” Tommy Rich!) as they pull back the curtain on one of the most talked-about rivalries in Memphis Wrestling history: the feud with PG-13 (Wolfie D & JC Ice). Doug and Tommy revisit how the program started, why they weren’t sure it would work at first, and how it grew into one of the hottest storylines in USWA’s final years. From shaved heads

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01:12:22

Dangerous Conversations Episode #49: The PG-13 Feud

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich ·

2025/08/22

This week on Dangerous Conversations, Doug Gilbert is joined by Gene Jackson (with a late run-in from “Wildfire” Tommy Rich!) as they pull back the curtain on one of the most talked-about rivalries in Memphis Wrestling history: the feud with PG-13 (Wolfie D & JC Ice). Doug and Tommy revisit how the program started, why they weren’t sure it would work at first, and how it grew into one of the hottest storylines in USWA’s final years. From shaved heads

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01:11:55

Dangerous Conversations Episode #48: The Memphis...

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich ·

2025/08/15

Get ready for a wild ride back to 1999 as "Dangerous" Doug Gilbert and “Wildfire” Tommy Rich tell the story of the Memphis Mafia’s arrival in Randy Hales’ Power Pro Wrestling! In this first part of the story, the guys cover the behind-the-scenes moments leading up to their Power Pro debut—plus a few fun road stories from their prior territory days. They also circle back and clarify a couple of points from last week's "End of the USWA" episode. Hear how

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01:11:55

Dangerous Conversations with Doug Gilbert & Tommy...

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich ·

2025/08/15

Get ready for a wild ride back to 1999 as "Dangerous" Doug Gilbert and “Wildfire” Tommy Rich tell the story of the Memphis Mafia’s arrival in Randy Hales’ Power Pro Wrestling! In this first part of the story, the guys cover the behind-the-scenes moments leading up to their Power Pro debut—plus a few fun road stories from their prior territory days. They also circle back and clarify a couple of points from last week's "End of the USWA" episode. Hear how

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01:12:13

Dangerous Conversations Episode #47: The End of the USWA

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich ·

2025/08/08

On Episode #47 of Dangerous Conversations, "Dangerous" Doug Gilbert, Tommy "Wildfire" Rich, and Host Gene Jackson take a deep dive into the end of the USWA, sharing stories and behind-the-scenes insights about the final days of USWA Championship Wrestling. Doug and Tommy reflect on the glory days of 1994–95, when the USWA was still drawing money and packing the Mid-South Coliseum—right before the Monday Night Wars changed everything. They talk about

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01:12:13

Dangerous Conversations Episode #47: The End of the USWA

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich ·

2025/08/08

On Episode #47 of Dangerous Conversations, "Dangerous" Doug Gilbert, Tommy "Wildfire" Rich, and Host Gene Jackson take a deep dive into the end of the USWA, sharing stories and behind-the-scenes insights about the final days of USWA Championship Wrestling. Doug and Tommy reflect on the glory days of 1994–95, when the USWA was still drawing money and packing the Mid-South Coliseum—right before the Monday Night Wars changed everything. They talk about

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01:08:06

Episode #46 – Ask Doug & Tommy #7: Malden Memories,...

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich ·

2025/08/01

The Memphis Mafia is back! In Episode #46 of Dangerous Conversations with "Dangerous" Doug Gilbert & "Wildfire" Tommy Rich, Gene Jackson sits down with Doug and Tommy for their 7th “Ask Doug & Tommy” fan Q&A episode, and it’s a wild one from start to finish! This week, the boys tackle YOUR questions and open up about: Doug’s very first match in Malden, Missouri and the incredible wrestling history that came out of that small town Tommy’s

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01:08:06

Episode #46 – Ask Doug & Tommy #7: Malden Memories,...

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich ·

2025/08/01

The Memphis Mafia is back! In Episode #46 of Dangerous Conversations with "Dangerous" Doug Gilbert & "Wildfire" Tommy Rich, Gene Jackson sits down with Doug and Tommy for their 7th “Ask Doug & Tommy” fan Q&A episode, and it’s a wild one from start to finish! This week, the boys tackle YOUR questions and open up about: Doug’s very first match in Malden, Missouri and the incredible wrestling history that came out of that small town Tommy’s

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01:04:55

Dangerous Conversations Episode #45: Working in Japan

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich ·

2025/07/25

This week on Dangerous Conversations, Gene sits down with Doug for a deep dive into Doug’s unforgettable journey through the world of Japanese pro wrestling! From his very first tour in 1990 to becoming part of the office for IWA Japan, Doug pulls back the curtain on what it was like to wrestle (and survive!) in the land of strong style. Hear wild stories about brutal matches, riding overnight ferries, navigating language barriers, and chasing fans

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01:04:55

Dangerous Conversations Episode #45: Working in Japan

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich ·

2025/07/25

This week on Dangerous Conversations, Gene sits down with Doug for a deep dive into Doug’s unforgettable journey through the world of Japanese pro wrestling! From his very first tour in 1990 to becoming part of the office for IWA Japan, Doug pulls back the curtain on what it was like to wrestle (and survive!) in the land of strong style. Hear wild stories about brutal matches, riding overnight ferries, navigating language barriers, and chasing fans

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01:06:59

Dangerous Conversations Episode #44: The Top 25...

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich ·

2025/07/18

On this week's episode, the discuss a list of the TOP 25 Masked Wrestlers in United States from the 40s - 90s. You'll hear Doug and Tommy share memories and stories on some of the top masked wrestlers in history such as: the Assassins, the Interns, Mr. Olympia, the Bullet, and many, many more. Also, the guys share insight on what it's like wrestling in mask, the reasons why someone might want to wrestle in a mask, and how having your face covered

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01:06:59

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert & Tommy Rich ...

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich ·

2025/07/18

On this week's episode, the discuss a list of the TOP 25 Masked Wrestlers in United States from the 40s - 90s. You'll hear Doug and Tommy share memories and stories on some of the top masked wrestlers in history such as: the Assassins, the Interns, Mr. Olympia, the Bullet, and many, many more. Also, the guys share insight on what it's like wrestling in mask, the reasons why someone might want to wrestle in a mask, and how having your face covered

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01:17:03

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert & Tommy Rich...

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich ·

2025/07/11

On this week's episode, Tommy had to step away to tend to some other business so Doug sits down with Gene to have his first in-depth discussion about Vice's Dark Side of the Ring episode on his brother Eddie that aired back in May, and they also tell the backstory on how the book on Eddie came together from the initial conception they worked on separately twenty years ago to getting together lastsummer and starting this podcast that led to them working together on completing the book about

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