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Memphis in Minutes Episode #10: The Many Masks of Roger Smith

Roger Smith was a master of disguise in the Memphis wrestling scene—whether he was Assassin No. 2, Dirty Rhodes, The Intern, or The Flame, you could bet he was stirring up heat in every role he played. In this episode, Gene Jackson pulls the mask off one of Memphis’ most versatile villains and tells the story of a true territory journeyman who made everyone he worked with look like a star. From fiery feuds with The Fabulous Ones to championship runs across the South and even a stint in Japan, Roger Smith was the definition of a dependable hand and an old-school worker who lived for the roar (and the wrath) of the crowd.   If you love Memphis wrestling history, hit like, leave a comment, and subscribe for more Memphis Memories—guaranteed in 10 minutes or less! #MemphisWrestling #RogerSmith #DirtyRhodes #FireAndFlame #MemphisInMinutes #GeneJackson #CWA #USWA #WrestlingPodcast

Cassette Wrestling News Episode #6: Jonnie Stewart, Billy Travis, Kerry Von Erich, & more from May 1992

What happens when someone sends you a box of cassettes from the 1990s? You put them out as a podcast ! Sit back and take a trip to the past for Cassette Wrestling News. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin called this the first ever podcast ! These cassettes were mailed every issue to subscribers during the heyday of wrestling fanzines. Jeff Osborne & John Seaton would sit down and put out an episode of zany fun and sometimes some serious stuff. Join us for Episode 6 with Jonnie Stewart, Billy Travis, Kerry Von Erich and tons more ! From May 30, 1992.

Cassette Wrestling News Episode #5: w/"Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert from November 1990!

What happens when someone sends you a box of cassettes from the 1990s? You put them out as a podcast ! Sit back and take a trip to the past for Cassette Wrestling News. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin called this the first ever podcast ! These cassettes were mailed every issue to subscribers during the heyday of wrestling fanzines. Jeff Osborne & John Seaton would sit down and put out an episode of zany fun and sometimes some serious stuff. Join us for Episode 5 with Eddie Gilbert, October, 1990.

Memphis in Minutes Episode #9: USWA "Dr. Lawler" Episode - 2/3/90

This week, we’re heading to February 3, 1990, for one of the most infamous and absurd episodes of USWA Championship Wrestling—the day “Dr. Lawler, M.D.” decided to give Jeff Jarrett and Kerry Von Erich live steroid tests on television! From bogus lab results to beeping machines from Osceola, Arkansas, it’s pure Memphis chaos. This Week’s Madness Includes: • Jerry Lawler’s unlicensed medical debut and “steroid head” PSA • Chris Champion vs. Dirty White Boy feud leading to the Snake Box Match • The Southern Rockers’ roller-coaster TV title run — win, defend, and lose all in one hour • Jeff Jarrett & Kerry Von Erich’s fiery babyface promos vs. Lawler & Billy Joe Travis • King Cobra’s revenge vow against Lawler and the Soul Taker (a young Godfather!) From Dr. Lawler’s steroid crusade to snake boxes and loaded boots, this episode has everything that made Memphis Wrestling wonderfully insane in 1990.

Cassette Wrestling News Episode #4: Jeff Osborne & John Seaton from December 1990!

What happens when someone sends you a box of cassettes from the 1990s? You put them out as a podcast ! Sit back and take a trip to the past for Cassette Wrestling News. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin called this the first ever podcast ! These cassettes were mailed every issue to subscribers during the heyday of wrestling fanzines. Jeff Osborne & John Seaton would sit down and put out an episode of zany fun and sometimes some serious stuff. Join us for Episode 4 from December, 1990.