Greg Klein"s Old School Rasslin Talk

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Episode 105: The Birthday Episode

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2026/10/02

In Episode 105 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, The Birthday Episode, Greg: Welcomes Rice University professor Geoff Winningham to the show for the first time. Greg and Geoff ... Discuss Geoff's great book about Houston Wrestling, Friday Night in the Coliseum. Geoff discusses how he found Houston Wrestling. Geoff speaks about Paul Boesch the person. Geoff explains his philosophy of photography. Greg looks at a 1953 program he got for his birthday. M...

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78:14

Episode 104: The Nicky Bock Appreciation Society

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2026/09/16

In Episode 104 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, The Nicky Bock Appreciation Society, Greg: Welcomes AWA historian George Schire to the show for the first time. Greg and George ... Discuss George's fandom of and friendship with Nick Bockwinkel. Greg asks for information about Warren Bockwinkel, and wonders if Nick was the best second-generation wrestler ever. George discusses Nick's early life and his amazing trainers. Both guys marvel at Nick's interview skills...

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57:33

Episode 103: Another suspicious fire?

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2026/09/01

In Episode 103 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, Another suspicious fire?, Greg: Updates the San Antonio research with information on who promoted Alamo Sports in 1980. Revisits the 1980s war in South Texas and his hypothesis that it wasn't a heated battle. Reads a Mark Nulty column about the death of Southwest Championship Wrestling. Discovers another article about a suspicious fire in Texas wrestling history. Repeats a new peace of information from Houston Wre...

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85:36

Episode 102: Shuffle off to Buffalo

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2026/08/16

In Episode 102 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, Shuffle off to Buffalo, Greg: Invites Steven Gennarelli back to the show to talk about Buffalo wrestling and the WWF expansion into the Rust Belt. Greg and Steve explore the history of Buffalo wrestling. Talk about the Upstate NY territory of 19 cities in the mid-20th century. Think about the 1960s and the various ways it affected the midwestern promotions. Discuss Bob Backlund and the end of his reign as WWF champion....

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73:13

Episode 101: San Antonio Dreaming

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2026/08/01

In Episode 101 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, San Antonio Dreaming, Greg: Starts to think about how a book on San Antonio wrestling might look. Compared Tony Richards' stages of a territory to a prospective chapter outline. Looks at a 1972 article about promoter Dorathy Livengood. Compares the short time span of Joe Blanchard's Southwest Championship Wrestling (1977-1985) to Livengood/Brown's run (1944 to 1977). Examines the known opposition cards in San Antonio in...

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71:18

Episode 100: The Tragos-Thesz Episode

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2026/07/15

In Episode 100 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, The Tragos-Thesz Episode, Greg: Recounts his trip to Waterloo, Iowa for the 27th annual George Tragos-Lou Thesz Hall of Fame Induction. Sums up the visit in four photos. Recounts the simple way James Beard spoke about the Sportatorium fire. Revels in his times hanging out with Charlie Thesz and Baron Von Raschke. Thanks to Tony Richards for the great view of the weekend. Thinks out loud about what his next wrestli...

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80:41

Episode 99: USA 217

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2026/07/01

Episode 99: USA 217 In Episode 99 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, USA 217, Greg: Looks at Jan. 1993 television for Austin Idol's USA Wrestling program out of Dothan's TV 18 studios. Laughs about how everyone puts Idol over like he is Poochie from the Simpsons. Questions if a TV studio show is the way to go in 1993. Praises Joey Maggs, the Bullet and Scott Armstrong. Throws some shade at Idol, Larry Santos, Simply Divine and the foreign menaces. Questions...

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61:39

Episode 98: The Texas Rasslin' Edition

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2026/06/15

Episode 98: The Texas Rasslin' Edition In Episode 98 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, The Texas Rasslin' Edition, Greg: Opens a delayed discussion about his new book The Texas Rasslin' War(s) of the 1950s. Makes a list of the 10 things he learned or are his takeaways from the year he spent researching and writing the book. Heralds the Jack Pfefer Collection at the Father Ted Hesburgh Library at University of Notre Dame and its unparalleled contribution to wrestling histor...

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64:29

Episode 97: The Jerry Grey tribute

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2026/06/01

Episode 97: The Jerry Grey tribute In Episode 97 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, The Jerry Grey Tribute, Greg: Welcomes Bob Cook to the show. Bob and Greg discuss "Golden Boy" Jerry Grey as a friend, a mentor, a worker and a promoter. Bob talks about his Mighty Yankees tag team with Jerry and their matches against Bad Company and Graham & Keirn. Greg notes Jerry's path through the territories and his evolution as a promoter. Bob laughs about the Memp...

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59:54

Episode 96: The Fourth Anniversary Show

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2026/05/15

Episode 96: The Fourth Anniversary Show In Episode 96 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, The Fourth Anniversary Show, Greg: Looks at the television for June 1984 in the Mid South Wrestling Association. Celebrates four years of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk. Thinks about how his life has changes and how the show has changed his life. Goes back to basics with some Paul Boesch and Houston Wrestling talk. Nails down (finally!) the date Gulf Athletic Club becom...

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79:32

Episode 95: June Gloom

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2026/05/01

Episode 95: June Gloom In Episode 95 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, June Gloom, Mississippi, Greg: Looks at the television for June 1984 in the Mid South Wrestling Association. Counts the weeks until JYD leaves. Says goodbye to Ito, Poffo and Mr. Wrestling. Wonders why they keep putting Sonny King in the ring with awful workers. Questions the debuts of Jay Youngblood and the Fantastics. Check out Greg's column about Morris Sigel on Slam Wrestling. https...

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65:41

Episode 94: One Night Only in Lucedale, Mississippi

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2026/04/15

Episode 94: One Night Only in Lucedale, Mississippi In Episode 94 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, One Night Only in Lucedale, Mississippi, Greg: Celebrates the anniversary of his first match, April 16, 1993, in Lucedale, MS. Talks about breaking into the wrestling business in 1993. Remembers the scoundrels who broke him in. Goes through six Super Pro Wrestling posters from spring 1993 for shows in five cities in AL and MS. Lists some of the early episodes to look fo...

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Episode 93: The Dennis Condrey Tribute

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2026/04/01

Episode 93: The Dennis Condrey Tribute In Episode 93 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, The Dennis Condrey Tribute, Greg: Welcomes Tony Richards back to the show. Greg and Tony: Pay tribute to Dennis Condrey, north Alabama legend and worker extraordinaire. Tony discusses Condrey's early days in wrestling and his roots in the Tennessee territories. Both men explain why Condrey and Eaton is the best version of the Midnight Express. Look at other tag teams Con...

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87:18

Episode 92: The Gorilla Position

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2026/03/15

Episode 92: the Gorilla Position In Episode 92 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, The Gorilla Position, Greg: Welcomes Brian Solomon back to the show. Greg and Brian: Discuss Brian's wresting fandom, his WWE career and his preference for early 1990s wrestling to the late 90s stuff. Talk all things Gorilla Monsoon, including his somewhat forgotten 1960s in-ring career, his importance to Black Saturday and his relationship with Vinnie McMahon. Look at his relationship wi...

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89:05

Episode 91: Every Dog Needs a Bone to Chew On

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2026/03/01

Episode 91: Every Dog Needs a Bone to Chew On In Episode 91 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, Every Dog Needs a Bone to Chew On, Greg: Reviews the television for the Mid South Wrestling Association from May 1984. Notices the sweeps month programming. Tries to balance his dislike of Joel Watts as an announcer with his admiration for what Joel does well and his accomplishments at age 20. Laughs about how much Boyd Pierce puts Joel over. Continues to be stunned by ...

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82:35

Episode 90: A Decided Highlander

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2026/02/15

Episode 90: A Decided Highlander In Episode 90 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, A Decided Highlander, Greg: Welcomes author Ian Douglass to the show for the first time. Greg and Ian discuss his newest book, about Scottish influence in professional wrestling. Delve into his stories about writing autobiographies for Steve Keirn, Mike Rotundo, Bugsy McGraw and more. Discuss the history of Black wrestling and how to record subject matter that uses terms that are offensiv...

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59:30

Episode 89: Two Refs Enter, One Ref Leaves

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2026/02/01

Episode 89: Two Refs Enter, One Ref Leaves In Episode 89 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, Two Refs Enter, One Ref Leaves, Greg: Looks at an angle in Dallas in 1954 as referees Otto Kuss and Jim Blood take issue with one another. Talks about the dating of team matches in wrestling. Reviews the lack of success of the first team match in Houston. Looks forward to the Mid South Wrestling Association reviews in 1985 and talks about the spring and summer of tag team main e...

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75:27

Episode 88: Two IIs on One

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2026/01/15

Episode 88: Two IIs on One In Episode 88 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, Two IIs on One, Greg: Reviews the Mid South Wrestling Association's TV shows for April 1984. Notices how hard the promotion is working to keep the crowds up following the Last Stampede. Declares the Magnum T.A. project complete and T.A. a full-fledged headliner. Enjoys the babyface AF performance by Terry Taylor. Wonders why Butch Reed and Buddy Landel would rather embarrass Stagger Lee instead...

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59:45

Episode 87: The Two Ring Battle Royal

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2026/01/01

Episode 87: The Two Ring Battle Royal In Episode 87 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, The Two Ring Battle Royal, Greg: Welcomes a panel to the show to discuss to top 10 wrestling cities in North America in the 20th century. Joining Greg on the show are: Steven Gennarelli, a WWWF fan and expert, who is a popular co-host on John McAdam's Stick to Wrestling Podcast. Tony Richards, business coach and wrestling historian, who chairs the Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel on YouTube...

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67:51

Episode 86: The Christmas Wrestling Stocking

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2025/12/15

Episode 86: The Christmas Wrestling Stocking In Episode 86 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, The Christmas Wrestling Stocking, Greg: Opens up this year's Christmas presents. Celebrates the draft of The Texas Rasslin' War(s) of the 1950s. Looks at the newest, oldest Houston Wrestling program he owns. Finds a Texas Rasslin' program from the middle of the war. Discusses the rise of the women mid-war and how Moolah and Mae were on opposite sides. Reads the Christmas...

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