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Outlaws to Independents

A monthly podcast covering the wild and crazy world of outlaw/independent pro wrestling from the 1940s-90s. Hosted by Beau James and Jon Boucher.

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254:17

Episode 27 - Merry Christmas and December 1980

Outlaws to Independents ·

2025/12/25

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Beau and Jon! On this episode we take a look at The Poffo's ICW and World League Wrestling from December 1980. Chad Olson joins us to play Jon in pro wrestling trivia. Jon also plays outlaw name or not and Beau tells his favorite Jimmie story.If you would like to make a donation to this podcast you can with PayPal to kingofkingsport@gmail.com THANKS!If you have not already, please follow us onhttps://www.youtube.com/@OutlawstoIndependentsX -

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201:45

Episode 26 - Thanksgiving and 1983 year books

Outlaws to Independents ·

2025/12/01

Happy Thanksgiving!!! On this episode Jon and Beau take a look through the 1983 Yearbooks of Wrestling Revue and Ring's Wrestling Magazines. We cover promotions from all across North America. How many places was Lord Zoltan wrestling at in 1983? Who else were the well travels independent wrestlers of the time? How were these guys getting booked on WWF and other TVs? Plus, Jon has a funny story about rescuing classic matches from Harley Race's career. Beau talks about why this Friday's SSW event is

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148:14

Episode 25 - Arizona Outlaws

Outlaws to Independents ·

2025/10/30

On this episode Jon and Beau are joined by Barry Frost to talk about Arizona outlaws of the 70s & 80s. This is the wildest group of outlaws you may ever hear about! Subjects include the fans, a homicide, an attempted homicide, a dirty cop, and a S&M prostitution dungeon. This is some of the craziest stuff ever!!! Plus, a new Jimmie story, Jon plays outlaw name or not and more.Coming Soon Outlaws to Independents, Southern States Wrestling, and Beau James T-Shirts to Tee KO | Support Your

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200:12

Episode 24 - October 1983

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2025/10/17

Episode 24 of Outlaws to Independents - October 1983 - On this episode Jon and Beau take a look at the outlaw scene across North America. Including a newspaper story from Arizona that will blow your mind. Also, the end days Poffo's ICW and Greater St. Louis Wrestling Club. Who was really running an all-Women's promotion? Beau opens his date book from October 2004. Jon plays Outlaw name or not and a Jimmie story that is going to make you laugh!Coming Soon Outlaws to Independents, Southern States

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223:57

Episode 23- National Independent Wrestling Network 1993

Outlaws to Independents ·

2025/09/27

On this episode Jon and Beau take a look at The National Independent Wrestling Network booklet from 1993. The booklet was put together by Bill Needham from PWI. The book listed wrestlers, referees, managers, promoters, schools, and clubs associated with indie wrestling at the time. Some of the names you will know, some you will not know. Some even Beau did not know. or remember. Also, Jon will play outlaw wrestler name or not, Beau talks about this busy time in his life, and much more!Coming Soon

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207:06

Episode 22 - September 1983

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2025/09/05

On this episode Jon and Beau take you back to September 1983. This is in the time range that the outlaw/independent movement begins to rapidly grow. Regions and cities that here booming with territory action just a short time before are now being battled over by starts ups. What cities had a three-way battle being fought by the WWF, NWA, and an outlaw?> How many "world Champions" were in pro wrestling at this time? Which former territory stars are now pioneering the outlaw scene? All of this and

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209:14

Episode 21 - Mailbag

Outlaws to Independents ·

2025/08/14

On this episode Jon and Beau answer questions from you the listeners. Question about the East Tennessee War, Tracy Smothers, Darkiside of the Ring, Al Getz, and many more. Beau tells an all time classic rib story involving Smothers and JBL.We also have BIG news, updates, announcements, a new Jimmie story, and Jon Plays Outlaw Wrestler or not.Coming Soon Outlaws to Independents, Southern States Wrestling, and Beau James T-Shirts to Tee KO | Support Your Favorite FightersIf you would like to make a

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81:22

Beau James Show #1 - Ron vs. Whitey - Fact vs. Fiction

Outlaws to Independents ·

2025/07/28

Welcome to the new Beau James Show here on the Outlaws to Independents Network. On the episode Beau takes a look at the careers of Ron Wright and Whitey Caldwell. How did their rivalry start? Why did Whitey not wrestle in his hometown for 3 years? Why did Ron become Whitey's partner? Who killed the Kingsport territory? Who brought it back? All these questions and much more history! If you would like to make a donation to this podcast you can with PayPal to kingofkingsport@gmail.com THANKS!If you

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206:03

Episode 20 - Bert Prentice part 2

Outlaws to Independents ·

2025/07/16

On this episode we take a look at part two of Bert Prentices life in wrestling. We cover from 1990-1996. Bert in the LPWA, USWA, Global, Big D, CWI and starting OMW. Did Bert really run outlaw vs. USWA while working for them? Why was he going to Indianapolis every week while working for the USWA. How and why did he start in Jonesboro Arkansas? What future WCW and WWF stars were working with Bert early in their careers? How did Bert end up managing WWF stars in Memphis? Plus, a new Jimmie story, Jon

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243:42

Episode 19 - June 1981 & 1982

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2025/06/25

WHy was Randy Savage mad at the magazines? Why were the territories mad at the magazines over ICW? Did Andre the Giant really have a part in an outlaw promotion in Canda? Jim Wilson and Thunderbolt Patterson shut down for the third and final time. What was going on in Arizona? Who was running outlaw in Tennessee? All of this plus updates, a Jimmie story, Jon plays Outlaw Name or Not and much more!If you would like to make a donation to this podcast you can with PayPal to kingofkingsport@gmail.com

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234:08

Episode 18 - Going Viral

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2025/06/05

Episode 18 - Going Viral No this is not a political debate or any of that. This is the story of the media fire storm 8 years ago. Jon and Beau are joined by "The Progressive Liberal" Daniel Richards. We will for the first time tell the story of going viral 8 years. How did this all happen? What did the media get right and wrong? Which news crews were cool? Who were jerks? How did the other wrestlers react? What bonds were made? How did the inner circle rib Dan during all of this? What offers did we

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216:18

Episode 17 - Important Numbers and Outlaw Wrestling 1981

Outlaws to Independents ·

2025/05/15

On this episode Jon and Beau take a look at Outlaw Wrestling from 1981 covered by Tom Burk's new letter. We have a special surprise guest on to talk about something big this summer. Also talk of Sabu, Darkside of The Ring, and a very funny Jimmie story. What is Dallas Montgomery remembered for by the boys? All of this and so much moreIf you would like to make a donation to this podcast you can with PayPal to kingofkingsport@gmail.com THANKS!If you have not already, please follow us

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101:22

Episode 16 - May Memories of the past

Outlaws to Independents ·

2025/05/02

On This episode Beau is riding solo as Jon is away for DSOR duties. Beau has updates from the last episode. Then he does a deep dive into Mays of the past in Southern States Wrestling featuring talk of Wahoo McDaniel, Robert Fuller, Jimmy Golden, Tracy Smother, Ricky Morton, Mark Curtis, Bobby Fulton, and many more. What happens when the WWE calls Smothers for a meeting the day of a huge SSW run? How made did Beau make the Welch family while feuding with Stud's Stable? How did Beau mess with local

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183:37

Episode 15 - Wrestling Revue April 1980 & 83

Outlaws to Independents ·

2025/04/19

On this episode Jon and Beau talk about Outlaw wrestling promotions covered in Wrestling Revue Magazine in April of 1980 and 1983. We cover promotions from West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Arizona, Tennessee, and The Carolinas. Many familiar names are talked about like Johnny Valiant, Bobo Brazil, Bobby Fulton, Lord Zoltan, Candi Devine, Sherri Martell, Jimmy Powell, Billy Travis. We also talk about many you probably don't know about like The Incredible Bulk, Bobo Murdoch, Rick Jensen, Billy Berger,

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103:51

Episodes 14 - Crazy Nights and Dear Friends

Outlaws to Independents ·

2025/04/03

On this episode Beau is without Jon due to scheduling conflicts. Beau has some updates for you. You will hear about two special people in Beau's life Scotty McKeever and Buddy Landel. We go back into the patreon archives to bring you some great stories. Also talked about on this episode are The Hardy Boyz, D Lo Brown, Jimmy Snuka, Wahoo McDaniel, Chris Walker, Scott Sterling, Joe Wheeler, and two of the craziest nights ever in independent wrestling from the 1990s.If you would like to make a donation

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155:05

Episode 13 - Bert Prentice Part 1

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2025/03/20

On this episode Beau and Jon take a deep dive into the first part of promoter/manager Bert Prentice's career (early life to 1990). How did Bert get involved in wrestling? Who was Shirley Dillon? Other than pro wrestling what was Bert promoting? Where did Bert promote in the 80s? What young wrestlers did Bert help? Who stole North Dakota from Bert? What did Tully Blanchard vs. Ricky Steamboat draw in 1989? Bert worked for NASA!?! How did Bert end up in Kansas? Also, Beau and Jon talk about Darkside

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294:41

Episode 12 - Things I miss and beware of some...

Outlaws to Independents ·

2025/03/06

PG-13 on this episode as Beau gets fired upOn this episode Jon and Beau talk about the upcoming season of Darkside of The Ring, the Southern States Wrestling 34th Anniversary Spectacular, MLB umpires, carnies in wrestling and our subject for the episode some of what Beau misses in wrestling. Which leads to a discussion on pro wrestling school. We also have a very funny Jimmie story.If you would like to make a donation to this podcast you can with PayPal to kingofkingsport@gmail.com THANKS!If you

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252:18

Episode 11 - Mailbag Questions

Outlaws to Independents ·

2025/02/20

On this episode Jon and Beau answer questions from you the listeners. Subjects include Memphis Wrestling, wrestling movies, travel, imposter masked men, booking, darkside of the ring, Northeast independents in the 1980s, Smoky Mountain Wrestling, Ron Wright, Portland Wrestling, dressing room fights, and more!Beau tells a Jimmie story about Jimmie not liking the other refs. Beau's patreon - https://www.patreon.com/kingofkingsportIf you would like to make a donation to this podcast you can with

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224:17

Episode 10- This week in 1995

Outlaws to Independents ·

2025/02/06

On this episode Jon and Beau go back to this week (actually 9 days) in Feb 1995 the 3rd - 12th. To take a look at Tri-State Wrestling (IN), Tri-Star Wrestling (GA), ACW (AL), PWF (Carolinas), SSW (TN), Candian Rocky Mountain Wrestling (Calgary), Power Zone Wrestling (OK) and more!They also have news on upcoming projects. Beau tells a Jimmie story involving the Junkyard Dog. Oh yeah Beau rants about wrestling schools too.Beau's patreon - https://www.patreon.com/kingofkingsportIf you would like to

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274:43

Episode 9 - 1995 Guide to The Independents

Outlaws to Independents ·

2025/01/16

We start off 2025 by going back 30 years to 1995. Jon and I will take a look at the WrestleAmerica guide to the Independents as we talk about several promotions across North America. Plus, a Jimmie McKeehan story, some advice for young wrestlers and promoters. This is the longest episode we have done yet.Beau's patreon - https://www.patreon.com/kingofkingsportIf you would like to make a donation to this podcast you can with PayPal to kingofkingsport@gmail.com THANKS!If you have not already, please

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