Episode 88: Chicago Wrestling Part 1 (Gagne, Bruiser, Heenan, Dusty, More!)


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Feb 24 2025 91 mins   23

It's a new project on Regional Rasslin' featuring Special Guest Richard Vicek joining to begin our discussion of the Chicago Wrestling Club (1966 - 1983). Promoters Verne Gagne, Dick the Bruiser & Wilbur Snyder combined their talent from the AWA & WWA respectively to form amazing events in the "Windy City". We also talk promoter Fred Kohler, Bob Luce, Bobby Heenan, Bruiser, Da Crusher, major events in Comiskey Park & Soldier Field, plus Richard shares TEN super rare audio interviews recorded back in the 60s & 70s featuring the likes of Verne Gagne, Dr. X (Dick Beyer), a young Dusty Rhodes, Superstar Graham, Bobby Heenan, & more! (Guest Note: Richard Vicek is the author of the book "BRUISER: The World's Most Dangerous Wrestler")


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