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Episode 43: The Naked Truth Behind the Memphis Wrestling Gang Wars of Summer 1981

Episode 43 of the #KFRPod has dropped like Jimmy Hart’s clothes in a Back Alley Street Brawl! Hosts Scott Bowden and Howard Baum are back to reveal the naked truth behind one of Memphis Wrestling’s hottest summers: the ’81 Gang Wars.

Bowden & Baum discuss the underrated greatness of “Golden Boy” Chick Donavan and babyface “Dream Machine” Troy Graham, as well as how two Sunshine State mainstays helped turn up the heat upon arrival in Memphis, and why the personal nature of the Jerry Lawler vs. Jimmy Hart issue clicked with fans, leading to a summer of dream matches—and boffo box office—for Jarrett Promotions.

Don’t you dare miss this one, my friends.

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Episode 41: Ear’s To You, Dr. D

KFRPod 41 has dropped like John Stossel after an open-handed slap by Dr. Dr, David Schultz! Hosts Scott Bowden and Howard Baum dish all the dirt your ears can handle from the recent CAC reunion in Las Vegas, including the monster of a speech by the good doctor. Bowden and Baum struggle to recall hazy, hungover encounters with Jerry Lawler, Jim Ross, Kevin Sullivan, J.J. Dillion, Rip Rogers, Kevin Sullivan, an Abdullah the Butch lookalike workin’ girl, and much more! Doctor’s orders: Don’t miss this episode—or Dr. D will track and smack you down faster than you can say, “I’m going to ask the standard question.”

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Episode 40: Fabulous Ones: Original & Extra Crispy.

Episode 40 of the KFR podcast has dropped like many a rat’s panties in the Fabs’ van! Host Scott Bowden and his tag-team partner Howard “Atomic” Baum look at how Steve Keirn and Stan Lane set the Memphis territory on fire, and they explain why lightning didn’t strike twice when Tommy Rich and Eddie Gilbert attempted to fill their tuxedos in spring 1984. Bowden will also explain Jackie Fargo’s role in getting Keirn and Lane over and why it didn’t work when their mentor tried to bury them on the way out.

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Episode 39: Crazy for Joe LeDuc in Memphis

#KFRPod has dropped like a mighty oak hacked by a crazed Canadian Lumberjack! Host Scott Bowden and guest Howard Baum exchange cutting remarks as they slice through all the major angles that made the lumbering lug a maniacal money player in Memphis and the Sunshine State.

Plus, you’ll gain insight from Jerry Jarrett, Dave Brown and Lance Russell into what made Leduc most memorable inside and outside the ring. So relax, heat up a bowl of fresh hot blood oats and enjoy—this is the KFR episode you’ve been axing for. You’d be crazy to miss it!

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Episode 38: Homecoming King: Ric Flair’s Memphis Wrestling Debut

Episode 38 of the #KFRPod has dropped like a Nature Boy face flop! Scott Bowden & Howard Baum examine the 8.14.82 Memphis TV show as Ric Flair returns to his birthplace to defend the NWA World title vs. the King of the Country Jive, Jerry Lawler!

Bowden explains why this is not only some of the best footage of the territory era but also possibly Lance Russell’s finest hour in the WMC-TV studio. Bowden also dispels some popular rumors about the day in question, praises Memphis promoter Jerry Jarrett’s booking of the finish, and explains why this was a good day for Jimmy Hart and quite possibly the greatest day of ringside photographer Jimmy Cornette, who drove up from Louisville to capture all the action.

Plus, you’ll learn why Ric Flair never returned for his payoff and the promotion’s decision to go with Nick Bockwinkel instead of the Nature Boy for future World title programs with the King of Memphis. All this, plus a look at the unique dynamics of the Dutch Mantell vs. Bill Dundee angle on the same Saturday, and much more.

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Episode 37: You Dropped a Baum on Me

#KFRPod 37 has dropped like gallons of blood on the WMC-TV studio floor! Host Scott Bowden talks with Howard Baum about his involvement in one of the most infamous angles ever in Memphis wrestling history with fellow WFIA member Pete Lederberg as they present the WFIA’s tag-team of the year award to the new-and-less-improved Fabulous Ones, Tommy Rich and Eddie Gilbert in August 1984.

Howard also shares his memories of Lance Russell and Jerry Lawler, in particular the King’s reaction to seeing the Wrestling Observer newsletter for the first time as well as the Memphis Monarch’s run in the Sunshine State.

Plus Baum discusses his early fandom in Florida and how he regrettably JUST missed out on seeing Terry Funk defeat Jack Brisco for the NWA World title in Miami Beach, and much more in this two-hour hilarious episode.

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