Episode 497: Dr. Luther

Tony Schiavone has seen a lot in professional wrestling, but even he may not be prepared for this trip down memory lane! On this wild edition of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad welcome one of AEW's most unforgettable personalities, Dr. Luther, The Butler, to revisit the brutal, blood-soaked world of Frontier Martial Arts Wrestling (FMW) in Japan. Luther shares firsthand stories from one of the most violent eras in wrestling history as the guys watch some of his most savage FMW battles. From death-defying bumps and barbed wire mayhem to the unique culture of Japanese hardcore wrestling, you'll hear behind-the-scenes stories that only someone who lived it can tell. How did Luther survive some of the most dangerous matches ever contested? What was it really like working in FMW? And what memories still stand out all these years later?     THIS WEEKS SPONSORS BLUECHEW - When you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third FREE with promo code WHW. You will also receive an additional 10% OFF + Free overnight shipping on your first order. Visit http://BlueChew.com  for more details and important safety information MUD/WTR - Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code WHW at mudwtr.com/WHW! #mudwtrpod SQUARE - Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at www.square.com/go/whw #squarepod PODCAST HEAT - Want to grow your business with the power of podcast advertising? Reach loyal, engaged audiences through trusted host endorsements across the Podcast Heat network. Learn more at PodcastHeat.com SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to https://www.savewithconrad.com  to learn more.