Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk

Oct 31 2024 59 ep. 66 mins 21
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Hi, I am Greg Klein, an actor-writer-producer who used to be a professional wrestler. This podcast is a collection of my tales as a pro wrestling fan, newsletter writer, worker and historian.

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Episode 59: The New Leader in the Clubhouse

Oct 31 2024 61 mins  
In Episode 59 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, Seasonal Variances, Greg:Reveals his newest, earliest Houston Wrestling program, from May 1948. Talks about the Billy Varga collection he bought and the range of programs from 1948 to 1958. Marvels at the Houston main event and the storyline for Danny McShane vs Miguel "Black" Guzman. Talks about Whiskers Savage and the newcome

Episode 58: Seasonal Variations

Oct 16 2024 62 mins  
In Episode 58 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, Seasonal Variances, Greg:Takes a look at the Mid South Wrestling Association for Sept. 1983. Compares five years of MSWA to the TV show The Wire, and discusses how we look for the one we like less. Says goodbye again to Ted DiBiase. Laughs at Bill Watts use of the Road Warriors. Welcomes Jim "the Hammer*" Neidhardt and Nicolai

Episode 57: The Professor Talks JYD

Sep 30 2024 85 mins  
In Episode 57 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, The Professor Talks JYD, Greg:Welcomes his first guest to the show, New Orleans native and JYD original fan, the Professor Ricardo Coleman. Greg and Ricardo talk about the historic nature of Sylvester Ritter's wrestling career.They explain how wrestling differed in New Orleans before and after JYD, especially where in town the

Episode 56: Morris Sigel for the WON HOF, 2024 edition

Sep 15 2024 70 mins  
In Episode 56 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, Morris Sigel for the WON HOF, 2024 Edition, Greg:Takes a second look at the Hall of Fame candidacy of Houston promoter and Texas Booking Agency head Morris Sigel. Traces his journey from hardware accountant to head of Houston Wrestling and his formation of the Texas wrestling circuit. Notes the names of the top wrestlers he eit

Episode 55: JYD Year One

Aug 31 2024 69 mins  
In Episode 55 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, Greg:Talks more about the Hall of Fame candidacy of Sylvester Ritter aka the Junkyard Dog. Picks up at the beginning of Year One and talks about the timing of when Ritter must have trained. Wonders if there are still earlier matches than Ritter's first known match of Nov. 11, 1976 vs Mike Boyette. Talks about how Ritter's train

Episode 54: The College Edition

Aug 15 2024 65 mins  
Episode 54: The College EditionIn Episode 54 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, Greg:Talks about the Junkyard Dog and his candidacy for the Wrestling Observer Newletter's Hall of Fame. Looks at Sylvester Ritter's life before wrestling, including his two year trying to break into professional football. Finds an ad for the earliest known match for Sylvester Ritter, only to lear

Episode 53: The Cheese Stands Alone

Jul 31 2024 65 mins  
Episode 53: The Cheese Stands Alone In Episode 53 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, Greg:Looks at the August 1983 in the Mid South Wrestling Association. Talks about Ted DiBiase's two-year MSWA run, which comes to a close in August.Wonders if the top heel leaving has anything to do with the slowdown in fall of 1983. Discusses the use of more arena footage rather than longer

Episode 52: 1949, Part Two

Jul 15 2024 60 mins  
Episode 52: 1949, Part TwoIn Episode 52 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, Greg:Looks at two programs from November 1949 Houston Wrestling, which feature Billy Varga challenging for NWA titles.Lucks into a piece of history as the second program features a preview of the Argentina Rocca vs Lou Thesz grudge match with huge out of the ring implications. Traces the bad blood betw

Episode 51: 1949

Jul 01 2024 69 mins  
Episode 51: 1949In Episode 51 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, Greg:Revisits the subject of his earlier Houston Wrestling programs with a look at two issues form 1949. Talks about the start of TV in Houston and note how close we are to the Texas Wrestling War. Looks at the debut of Verne Gagne and marvels on the hair young Verne has. Thanks Young Billy Varga aka the Count f

Episode 50: Brick by Brick

Jun 16 2024 84 mins  
Episode 50: Brick by BrickIn Episode 50 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, Greg:Looks at July 1983 TV for the Mid South Wrestling Association. Talks about the building of Magnum T.A. as a babyface and Butch Reed as a main event heel. Notes the girls in the crowd screaming for TA and Johnny Rich. Welcomes Doctor Death back to MSWA. Says a fond farewell to Mr. Olympia. This epi