4 days til The Texas Rasslin' War(s) of the 1950s is on sale. I keep thinking @ Dizzy Davis, 1 of rasslin's great cons. Tried to buck the TWA often. In the 1970s he masterminded jail break for 13 Americans from a Mexican prison. And did I mention his phony PhD & his bullfrog farm starter kits?

Meanwhile on the hell site: Day 3 of rankings gate & the battle continues to amp up. Both sides are incensed, aggravated & one person is more irrational than ever. For context: Evad thinks he is the subject of a Cameron Crowe movie. Every tweet he makes now I hear "Bruiser Brody, you're incendiary!"

The Texas Rasslin' War(s) of the 1950s is out in 5 days! The main tale is the 1952-54 Houston vs. Dallas brawl that began in San Antonio Dec 10, 1952. Why did so many things in rasslin' begin in San Antonio? Credit Dorathy (Dottie) Livengood!

6 days 'til the release of "The Texas Rasslin' War(s) of the 1950s. Here's a classic Morris Sigel article f/1928. He was laid off as a clerk in a lumberyard so Morris became a partner in brother Julius' Gulf Athletic Club. Julius moved to Louisiana in late 20s so Morris took over

And here is Gilbert & Grey vs the Fantastics, Houston version, July 26, 1985. I missed this match by one show! Jerry loved working with Eddie. This run led to a brief feud too when Eddie went babyface for a month or so. www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0cs...

I just heard my guy Jerry Grey died. He was a mentor of mine in the rasslin business, a good guy & a great worker. I will have more to say later, but in the meantime, please enjoy 1 of his favorite matches. This was his New Japan tryout. He got the gig! www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsLt...

8 days til release of The Texas Rasslin' War(s) of the 1950s! Here is something that cracks me up. Dizzy Davis & his fake Mexican PhD. This is in the late 1950s, so he is working while he's working. I wish I knew the story @ the testing.

8 days til release of The Texas Rasslin' War(s) of the 1950s! Here is something that cracks me up. Dizzy Davis & his fake Mexican PhD. This is in the late 1950s, so he is working while he's working. I wish I knew the story @ the testing.

Happy book is being reviewed for publication day. "The Texas Rasslin' War(s) of the 1950s" is now scheduled for a June 1 launch! Thank you to the great Greg Oliver for making it better & to everyone who helped. You know who you are! While we wait, enjoy this ad for Texas Rasslin'!

Happy book is being reviewed for publication day. "The Texas Rasslin' War(s) of the 1950s" is now scheduled for a June 1 launch! Thank you to the great Greg Oliver for making it better & to everyone who helped. You know who you are! While we wait, enjoy this ad for Texas Rasslin'!

Author's page is ready! Not far now.

BS exclusive. We added a dozen or so new pages to the book with extra last minute UND Hesburgh art. Here are the covers of the programs for Ed McLemore's 12th and 13th anniversary shows, Jan. 30, 1951 & Jan. 29, 1952. Aren't they gorgeous?

Murphy's Law came to TRW1950s as Notre Dame dropped files on me today, a day after Greg Oliver finished the print settings. So, consider this a whet your whistle thing, f/Aug. 14, 1953 San Antonio program. Ed McLemore is angry after Morris Sigel bought off the old SA oppo promoter Bob Kline.

OMG the art on this one! April 12, 1976 at the El Paso Coliseum, El Paso, Texas

You guys are going to love EP 96 of GK's Old School Rasslin Talk, The Fourth Anniversary Show, as we discuss Houston Wrestling in 1973 and 1982 and I look at two major pieces in the collection from the Jack Brisco world title chase. www.buzzsprout.com/1997141/epis...

You guys are going to love EP 96 of GK's Old School Rasslin Talk, The Fourth Anniversary Show, as we discuss Houston Wrestling in 1973 and 1982 and I look at two major pieces in the collection from the Jack Brisco world title chase. www.buzzsprout.com/1997141/epis...

We have had an unusual number of roadside porcupines this spring, which also means a lot of road-kill porcupines. There were two down the road from us but today the vultures took over the scene.

So cool being on Great Day Houston yesterday on KHOU 20 as their Houston Wrestling expert. Thank you Travis Rodriguez for your interest in Morris Sigel and the history of Texas Rasslin'.

I am in good company discussing Houston Wrestling and Morris Sigel this week on Good Day Houston on KHOU. Check us out Wednesday!

I am in good company discussing Houston Wrestling and Morris Sigel this week on Good Day Houston on KHOU. Check us out Wednesday!

Every moment of The Hold of the Week are gold. Pics do not do them justice. I may have to binge watch some WWA. @krisplettuce.bsky.social

My new favorite old school rasslin' thing. WWA's The Hold of the Week, sponsored by Ben's Auto Sales (in Chicago I think). @krisplettuce.bsky.social

Hey y'all, been so busy I forgot to say Ep 95 of GK's OSRT is up now, June Gloom, in which we discuss MSWA in June 1984. The action is hot, Boyd is peak Boyd and the shadow of JYD leaving is heavy on my mind. Plus a fantastic debut, or two. (Or not.) www.buzzsprout.com/1997141/epis...

Yesterday was a write-home-about day as we recorded the pilot episode of Songs from the Black Hole with rising star Allie Sandt and her incredibly talented band. Follow Film Otsego TV on YT to see the release later this month.

May 1, 1953 the "world famous" Dallas Sportatorium burned nearly to the ground, the result of arson. Although several hench & middle men were convicted, the identity of mastermind "Tony from Houston" was never found & the Texas Rasslin' films he "wanted destroyed" were saved.

tony from houston is my buddy we always laugh about how he got away with all that arson

May 1, 1953 the "world famous" Dallas Sportatorium burned nearly to the ground, the result of arson. Although several hench & middle men were convicted, the identity of mastermind "Tony from Houston" was never found & the Texas Rasslin' films he "wanted destroyed" were saved.

The many colors and patterns of Boyd Pierce in spring 1984.

Happy anniversary to me! This month's episode (94) of GKOSRT is a special one as I relive breaking into the business and my first match, April 16, 1993 in Lucedale, Mississippi. www.buzzsprout.com/1997141/epis...

As discussed on Ep 93 and also on Tony's Time Tunnel on MSWA 1985, spring featured so many tag team headliners, including this Houston Easter Sunday banger.

This should have been a buddy comedy.

SWCW 1981. Relampago Leon vs. Billy Robinson, who I think is billed as European champ. Joe Blanchard & Scott Casey on the call. Joe calls RL the Lightning Lion about a dozen times.

It was late 1952 as TV changed wrestling for the 1st time. Houston vs. Dallas for control of Texas Rasslin'. In June 2026 the story is told. The Texas Rasslin' War(s) of the 1950s.

Film Otsego's next film festival Shock-Toberfest is looking for a few good horror shorts. Priority will be given to New York filmmakers or those who are able to attend the festival. Submit on Film Freeway. Reach out to me with any questions.

Episode 93 of GKOSRT looks at the career of 1 of the best workers in the business, Dennis Condrey. Tony Richards & I talk about so much more than the Midnight Express, including what he thinks was the first cake angle, way back in 1980. Check it out here. www.buzzsprout.com/1997141/epis...

Episode 93 of GKOSRT looks at the career of 1 of the best workers in the business, Dennis Condrey. Tony Richards & I talk about so much more than the Midnight Express, including what he thinks was the first cake angle, way back in 1980. Check it out here. www.buzzsprout.com/1997141/epis...

The NY Times saves its harshest skepticism for progressives. Instead of being impressed by 3,000+ coordinated protests, NYT dismisses the value of “hitting a number” and asks if No Kings will be “a primal scream that fades into a whimper.” F off, NY Times. We'll defeat fascism w/o you. (Gift link)

Are you ready for some rasslin'? We're talking Texas Rasslin'!

Happy library of Congress Day to my next book, The Texas Rasslin' War(s) of the 1950s. See you in Iowa in July!

Trump's playbook has a name: Strongman takes power Crushes govt, buys the media & controls the arts It worked for Putin, Orban & Erdogan It's not working here This week we fought back on all four fronts — here's how on @contrariannews.org -TN

As discussed (briefly) on this week's pod. Sometimes Willie G. & Jack P. are the best of friends. Other times, like this June 25, 1960 letter, well ... From the Jack Pfefer Collection at UND's Father Ted Hesburgh Library

Just sitting here, watching the Oscars, fingers crossed that we don’t have a reason to make a “Where’s Wallace?” joke later tonight. We all know where Wallace should be.

GKOSRT Ep. 92, The Gorilla Position is up where we speak all things Gorilla Monsoon with the great wrestling writer and historian Brian Solomon. www.buzzsprout.com/1997141/epis...

GKOSRT Ep. 92, The Gorilla Position is up where we speak all things Gorilla Monsoon with the great wrestling writer and historian Brian Solomon. www.buzzsprout.com/1997141/epis...

Cora Combs 1953 letter in defense of Mildred Burke during her messy split from Billy Wolfe. From the Jack Pfefer collection at UND's Father Ted Hesburgh Library.

Meanwhile, in other news. Not far now! Never did get a foreword. Of course, I kept asking people for a forward, so ...

A five star review for The Made by New York Women Film Festival from Grammy winner Ted Nash! If you get the chance to see his film Resonancia, you should. It is amazing!

Meanwhile, in other news. Not far now! Never did get a foreword. Of course, I kept asking people for a forward, so ...

A five star review for The Made by New York Women Film Festival from Grammy winner Ted Nash! If you get the chance to see his film Resonancia, you should. It is amazing!