• Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk

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Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk

By: Greg
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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.
    © 2024 Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk
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Episodes
  • Episode 63: Vision Quest
    Dec 31 2024

    Episode 63: Vision Quest

    In Episode 63 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, Vision Quest, Greg:

    Looks at the podcast's 2024 in review, including this year's Top 5 cities.

    Laughs about a match he attended in 1987 that ties into Episode 21, The Wrath of Khan.

    Discovers what Sylvester Ritter was doing Christmas night 1976.

    Ponders all the new information Beau James gave us in Episode 61 about the start of Ritter's career.

    Welcomes wrestling historian Tony Richards to the show to discuss the 2024 WON HOF campaign and how to approach the revival in 2025.

    Tony also fills us in on his research into Dork Funk Sr., and his long-term plans in regard to wrestling.

    We look at the Christmas gifts Houston Wrestling gave to its fans in Dec. 1978.

    Check out Greg's column about Morris Sigel on Slam Wrestling. https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2024/10/11/guest-column-elect-morris-sigel-to-the-observer-hall-of-fame/

    Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk is sponsored by Greg and his written work. His newest release, "Sunset Painting & The Sun, Two Plays by Greg Klein," is on Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com, as are his previous books: The Junkyard Dog biography, "The King of New Orleans" and the historic fiction, sports novel, "The Paper Tigers, How Eight Guys from the Streets of Philadelphia Became Professional Baseball Players for One Day."

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Episode 62: And Then Things Got Weird
    Dec 15 2024

    Episode 62: And Then Things Got Weird

    In Episode 62 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, And Then Things Got Weird, Greg:

    Looks at television for the Mid South Wrestling Association for October 1983.

    Speculates about the booking situation and reviews what we know about fall in the South.

    Tries to make sense of the North American title turmoil.

    Laughs about the solid wrestling ability of Max the Missing Link.

    Watches probably the best little person mixed match ever wrestled.

    Celebrates a Mike Jackson win.

    Waits patiently for Jim Cornette and the Midnight Express.

    Check out Greg's column about Morris Sigel on Slam Wrestling. https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2024/10/11/guest-column-elect-morris-sigel-to-the-observer-hall-of-fame/

    Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk is sponsored by Greg and his written work. His newest release, "Sunset Painting & The Sun, Two Plays by Greg Klein," is on Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com, as are his previous books: The Junkyard Dog biography, "The King of New Orleans" and the historic fiction, sports novel, "The Paper Tigers, How Eight Guys from the Streets of Philadelphia Became Professional Baseball Players for One Day."

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Episode 61: Hey, Junior, Where's My Cowboy Movie At?
    Nov 30 2024

    In Episode 61 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, Hey, Junior, Where's My Cowboy Movie At?, Greg:

    Welcomes Tennessee wrestler and historian Beau James to the show.

    Beau talks about how he met Sylvester Ritter, the time Ritter lived with him and what the Junkyard Dog was like as a real person.

    Greg and Beau lament the idea of "workrate" being the most important barometer of wrestling success.

    Beau talks about Jimmy Valiant's popularity in Tennessee and the Crockett territory.

    Beau shocks Greg when he talks about when he thinks Sylvester Ritter had his first match.

    Check out Greg's column about Morris Sigel on Slam Wrestling. https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2024/10/11/guest-column-elect-morris-sigel-to-the-observer-hall-of-fame/

    Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk is sponsored by Greg and his written work. His newest release, "Sunset Painting & The Sun, Two Plays by Greg Klein," is on Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com, as are his previous books: The Junkyard Dog biography, "The King of New Orleans" and the historic fiction, sports novel, "The Paper Tigers, How Eight Guys from the Streets of Philadelphia Became Professional Baseball Players for One Day."

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    1 hr and 13 mins

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