Outlaws to Independents

Oct 17 2024 4 ep. 56

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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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Episode 4 - Carter County's Heroes

Oct 17 2024 197 mins

On this episode Jon and Beau take a look at the 1980s Wrestling Scene in Carter County Tennessee. Charlie "CY" Peters and Kim Birchfield had a very successful promotion for several years. They were able to do this without TV. How may you ask? Well, they did it through hard work, local newspaper coverage, and knowing their audience. They were able to grow their promotion and even ta

Episode 3 - Independent Wrestlers in The Magazines with Guest Bob Smith

Oct 03 2024 94 mins

Here is Episode 3 of Outlaws to Independents as Jon Boucher and I talk with Bob Smith. Bob created the PWI 500 and worked for Weston Publishing (Apter Mags) in the 80s and 90s. Bob explains how the 500 came about, how it was put together, and what he was surprised by. Here are the links to help the Sullivan Baptist Association Disaster Relief and Samaritan Purse they will help thos

Episode 2 - Lou Thesz and The UWA

Sep 18 2024 182 mins

Warning - In this episode we cover a court case that deals with child neglect and child abuse. It will be covered in the section on Big Tussie. We have added chapter marks so you can skip this section if you would like.At the end of 1975 country music agent Buddy Lee and concert promoter Danny Davis teamed up to form a new wrestling promotion that will try to take over the Tennesse

Episode 1 - Uncle Ivan saves the day

Aug 15 2024 129 mins

Welcome to our brand-new podcast! On this first episode we will explain what an outlaw wrestler and promoter are. How were they looked at by the territorial wrestlers and promoters? What were some of the things that gave outlaw promotions a bad reputation? Also, Beau James gives a few stories from his earliest days as a promoter with lessons learned. How did Ivan Koloff save the da