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Georgia Rasslin'... On My Mind! takes a deep dive into the rich history of Georgia Championship Wrestling and the countless stars, stories, rivalries, and moments that helped shape the wrestling business. From legendary stars to forgotten names to classic TV, major angles, and behind-the-scenes history, each episode explores a different piece of Georgia's wrestling legacy. Whether you're a lifelong fan or discovering it for the first time, Georgia wrestling is always on our mind.
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- 1 weeks ago1h 39m
Georgia Rasslin' #59: Georgia Wrestling History 1958 - 1960
This week on Regional Rasslin’, guest Rick Fields is back with host Ray Russell to continue their discussion of Georgia Wrestling history. They pick back up with 1958 and continue into the year of 1960 as they talk Freddie Blassie versus Ray and newcomer Dickie Gunkel in a Southern Title picture filled with championship changes, grudge matches, and a Christmas night title switch. Olympic gold medalist Paul Anderson brings his incredible strength to the ring, taking on Dick the Bruiser and unmasking the Great Bolo along the way. Plus, appearances by Gorgeous George and Verne Gagne, as well as the arrivals of Gypsy Joe, Johnny Weaver, and Lenny Montana. Announcer Ed Capral finds himself in an unusual handicap match against Blassie, with partner Don McIntyre putting his career on the line to keep him out of danger. Things get even wilder when Blassie tangles with wrestling bears before finding himself across the ring from Haystacks Calhoun. Plus, we'l follow Calhoun and Huge Happy Humphrey (the original Triple H) around the Georgia circuit as two of wrestling’s biggest attractions work the territory!Help keep WrestleCopia growing by joining us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopiaMembers receive premium VideoCast series, early podcast releases, extensively researched show notes, digital downloads, access to our large wrestling archive at select tiers, and much more.Give the gift of WrestleCopia: Patreon Gift MembershipMerchandise: WrestleCopia on TeePublicDirect Support: Donate Through PaypalVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
- 2 weeks ago1h 38m
Georgia Rasslin' #58: GCW 1982, July 11th - 30th (Ole/Hansen Suspended, Marion Memories)
This week on Georgia Rasslin’, guest Jammie Ward joins us to dive into more Georgia Championship Wrestling in July 1982, as the territory expands into separate northern and southern touring groups! The Fabulous Freebirds wage war with Ole Anderson and Stan Hansen, with a vicious locker room ambush adding fuel to an already explosive rivalry between the World and National Tag Team Champions. Roddy Piper puts his money behind Don Muraco’s campaign to eliminate Dusty Rhodes and Tommy Rich, but the American Dream has other plans.. including serving as special referee at the Omni! Mr. Wrestling II and the Masked Superstar trade mind games, with a shredded robe pushing their bitter feud toward a lumberjack showdown. Meanwhile, Tommy Rich and Paul Orndorff both set their sights on Ric Flair’s NWA World Heavyweight Championship, with a coin toss determining who gets the first opportunity. We also discuss Brad Armstrong’s Rookie of the Year honors, the Wild Samoans, Buzz Sawyer, Omni Results, and the action unfolding on television and around the territory. Plus, listener John Walker shares his vivid memories from the July 30th Marion, Ohio show including a fan pulling a knife on the Samoans! It's more than 90 minutes of good times, great memories, and stories for days!Help keep WrestleCopia growing by joining us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopiaMembers receive premium VideoCast series, early podcast releases, extensively researched show notes, digital downloads, access to our large wrestling archive at select tiers, and much more.Give the gift of WrestleCopia: Patreon Gift MembershipMerchandise: WrestleCopia on TeePublicDirect Support: Donate Through PaypalVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
- Sep 4, 20261h 34m
Georgia Rasslin' #57: Georgia History 1957 - 1958 (Thesz/Carpentier NWA World Title Controversy)
This week, it's more of the Georgia Wrestling History Project. Guest Rick Fields joins Ray Russell to pick up where they left off, discussing more of the late 1950s with the return of Ray Gunkel, the arrival of Dickie Gunkel, Don McIntyre continues to ride high, Fred Blassie, plus a pair of new evil foreign menace teams in the Von Brauners & Volkoffs, & so much more! Plus, we'll spend the first half of the program discussing the controversial NWA World Title Match between Lou Thesz vs. Edouard Capentier, and how it led to two men claiming the World Championship at the same time, the many regional promotions creating their own "World Champions", and the fallout it caused between the NWA and many of the territories of the time.Help keep WrestleCopia growing by joining us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopiaMembers receive premium VideoCast series, early podcast releases, extensively researched show notes, digital downloads, access to our large wrestling archive at select tiers, and much more.Give the gift of WrestleCopia: Patreon Gift MembershipMerchandise: WrestleCopia on TeePublicDirect Support: Donate Through PaypalVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
- Aug 27, 20261h 43m
Georgia Rasslin' #56: GCW 1982, July (Omni Spectacular! Backlund vs. Flair, Muraco vs. Dusty)
Jammie Ward joins Host Ray Russell to talk Georgia Rasslin' for July 1982! It’s the Fourth of the July at the Omni featuring NWA World Champion Ric Flair vs. WWF Champion Bob Backlund! Plus, Roddy Piper banned from TBS studios but finds a loophole to return to the airwaves, Don Muraco searches for the “big white shark” Dusty Rhodes (who has the ‘Eye of the Tiger’, if you will), Orndorff vs, Snuka, the Freebirds vs. Wild Samoans, Wrestling #2 vs. Masked Superstar, Ole Anderson, Stan Hansen, Ivan Putski, Tommy Rich, Buzz Sawyer, Sonny King’s lollipop, & much more!!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
- Aug 27, 20261h 34m
Georgia Rasslin' #55: GCW 1982, June (New Champions Crowned, Muraco Unmasked)
Jammie Ward returns to join host Ray Russell as they discuss another THREE WEEKS of Georgia Championship Wrestling from June 1982! Tons of topics this week including Paul Orndorff winning the National Heavyweight Title from Buzz Sawyer, The Freebirds crowned as the NEW National Tag Team Champions, Dr. X unmasked as Don Muraco, Roddy Piper hires bounty hunters to take out Tommy Rich & Dusty Rhodes, Steve O reappears (again), Stan Hansen is back in Georgia, & much more!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
- Aug 27, 20261h 27m
Georgia Rasslin' #54: GCW 1982, May - June 1982 (Freebirds Reunite, Dr. X Unmasked, Flair's Gift!)
Georgia Rasslin' is back, and we are looking at late May and early June of 1982 in the Georgia territory. Jammie Ward returns with host Ray Russell to talk the reuniting of the Fabulous Freebirds (Terry Gordy & Michael Hayes) after a year apart! Plus, Ric Flair has a surprise for Leroy Brown, Masked Superstar & Mr. Wrestling #2 rekindle their feud, Roddy Piper takes exception to Tommy Rich's comments, the mysterious Dr. X has arrived, Buzz Sawyer takes out Kevin Sullivan, Paul Orndorff prepares for a National Title shot, & much more!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
- Aug 27, 20261h 43m
Georgia Rasslin' #53: GCW 1982, May (Piper Injures Rich, Flair vs. Leroy Brown Feud, More!)
This week on Georgial Rasslin, Jammie Ward returns to join Ray Russell in discussing the month of May 1982 in the Georgia territory. Roddy Piper is involved in TWO major angles as he tries to break the hand of Tommy Rich, AND the Hot Rod also costs Michael Hayes a match on TV against Bill White! From there, some great storytelling in the short but memorable feud between Leroy Brown vs. NWA World Champion Ric Flair. Listener John Walker writes in with detailed results from Marion, OH and the notable lazy work from Big John "Grizzly" Studd. Tommy Rich attempts to regain the National Title from Buzz Sawyer. Ted Dibiase is back in Georgia. We look at Omni results when Dusty Rhodes & Tommy Rich team up for the first time ever vs. Rod Piper & Ole Anderson. Jerry Brisco is named Vice President of GCW. El Mongol returns to the territory after many years away. Atlanta Mayor, Andrew Young, stops by TBS studios. Kevin Sullivan finds a doll. Plus, we talk Brad Armstrong, Masked Superstar, Super Destroyer, Ray Stevens, Tom Prichard, Chic Donovan, Mike Jackson, & more!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
- Aug 27, 20261h 20m
Georgia Rasslin' #52: GCW 1982, APRIL - MAY (Animal Steele Arrives!!!)
Georgia Rasslin' returns to 1982 with Ray Russell and Jammie Ward. This time around we tackle another 3 weeks of GCW action covering late April and early May as Dusty Rhodes brings in his "gorilla" to aid him in his war against Roddy Piper & Ole Anderson. That gorilla turns out to be none other than GEORGE "THE ANIMAL" STEELE, doing his babyface shtick long before the WWF turn in 1985! Plus, The Masked Superstar returns from Japan to rekindle his issues with "Bad" Leroy Brown, TWO National Title changes that ends with Buzz Saywer getting the gold, Paul Orndorff continues to rack up victories, Tommy Rich forms an alliance with the American Dream, the expansion continues into the northern States, plus action with Bob & Brad Armstrong, Kabuki, Tom Prichard, Ray Stevens, Mr. Wrestling #2, Ron Bass, John Studd, Super Destroyer, El Mongol, & many more!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Georgia Rasslin'... On My Mind! takes a deep dive into the rich history of Georgia Championship Wrestling and the countless stars, stories, rivalries, and moments that helped shape the wrestling business. From legendary stars to forgotten names to classic TV, major angles, and behind-the-scenes history, each episode explores a different piece of Georgia's wrestling legacy. Whether you're a lifelong fan or discovering it for the first time, Georgia wrestling is always on our mind.
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