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This week we go into something that really ticks Randy off - the historic lack of respect for Memphis wrestling. He talks about the negative reputation the territory had in the 70s/80s from old school promoters who considered Memphis to be a phony, silly style of pro wrestling. He talks about Bruce Prichard's comments on Jerry Jarrett. Randy talks about everything Memphis contributed to the world of wrestling, including an incredible list of names of guys who worked the territory on their way up.

This week we take a close look at the differences between classic territorial wrestling and the modern wrestling style. We view it through the lens of a match that Randy was heavily involved in putting together, the PG-13 vs R'R Express match from USWA A Night to Remember to in 1995. Randy breaks down what made that match and style great, and contrasts it with today's modern approach. Also, in honor of his new book, we take a look at the history of wrestling books, talking about our favorite and least favorite books and the genre in general.

This week Randy and Sean dive into a list of the most controversial figures in the history of pro wrestling. They go into detail on Vince, Hogan, Punk, Gilbert, Onita, Brody, and many more!

We have a big one this week as Randy recaps one of the most significant weeks of his life! His book, Living the Dream, was released, and he had a book signing in his hometown of Jonesboro. Randy gets emotional talking about the significance of this milestone to him, and all the people who helped it become a reality. A great touching show!

In this go-home show for the release of Randy's big book, we go with a spicy topic and delve into the history of wrestlers who at one time or another had issues with Randy. Several of these relationships have since been reconciled, but hear about pretty much everyone Randy ever had heat with in his career, from Mick Foley bashing Randy in his best-selling book, to issues with Eric Embry, Manny Fernandez, Jimmy Hart, and others. We have some stories here that somehow haven't been told yet that are highly entertaining!

This week is a fun one as Randy has just gotten back from Jerry Lawler's 50th anniversary show, and has all sorts of stories to tell. He got to reunite with many of the biggest members of Memphis wrestling history, and hear his stories on how everyone is doing and how they handled a reunion during Covid times. Lots of great behind the scenes stories from the show, as well as a recap of the event itself, Memphis fans will love this episode!

We are back with Randy previewing a very special show that he will be attending, the Jerry Lawler 50th Anniversary Show coming up in Jackson, TN! He has numerous memories of shows in Jackson back in the Memphis days, including a few stories that end up with guns being drawn. Also, get the inside story on how payoffs were handled in the old days, the latest news on Randy's upcoming book, and much more!

Randy and Sean are back. Hear all about what Randy's been up to, including writing a book! They catch up on everything happening in wrestling, talk old school Memphis, and Randy has a crazy story about nearly having to break up a bloody brawl in real life like he was back in the Memphis TV studio!

Randy Hales is back with the 80th Episode of Memphis Memories Podcast and, as always, he tries to educate you and entertain you with Memphis Wrestling Memories.  Our guest is the grandson of Christine Jarrett, Brennon Martin.  He is the author of a book that is a tribute to his Grandmother, called Teeny Professional Wrestling's Grand Dame.  Hear stories on Christine Jarrett Living a Real Life Rags to Riches Story, stories about Nick Gulas, Roy Welch, Pat Malone, Jerry Jarrett, Koko Ware, Jerry Jarrett, Jeff Jarrett. Eddie Marlin, Vince McMahon and the Death of Kay Fabe and much more.  Fantastic show loaded with Memphis Wrestling History.  

Randy Hales does a huge Q and A podcast.  Thanks to all who sent in many great and thought provoking questions.  Randy talks about so many great Memphis Memory Questions including who would of replaced Jerry Lawler as top star if Memphis Wrestling was still around, Can Memphis Wrestling Be Revived, How was it to do commentary with Lance and Dave, Best Memories of Eddie Marlin, James wants Juicy Scoops, Rodney Elwood wants to know why Gordon Solie hosted Memphis TV when we still had Lance and Dave, Mark wanted to know about when Robert Fuller did a heavy interview with Nick Gulas, Adan Parson wants to know why Robert Fuller left in 1979 and took his crew with him. What did cit take to put Monday Night Memories Together, how long did Tommy Rich hide under cage,questions from London, Paris and much more.

Derrick King Returns to Co-Host with Randy Hales This Week.   This is a Memphis Wrestling Podcast but not this show.   Very powerful episode as we talk about this year, Being a Wrestler without Wrestling Shows, Derrick talks about being the single parent of a 13 Year old mixed child, surviving in the world of a pandemic, politics, Racial Tensions in this country,we talk all important it is for all of us to get behind Black Lives Matter,  Randy asks if Derrick has ever experienced racial profiling or police brutality, we talk about Linda Hogan and Drew Brees recent social media comments, we discuss a recent Dwayne Johnson showed how a leader really acts and much more.   This is a must listen as a mid aged black man and a older white guy gets real.  

We continue to look back into the history of Power Pro Wrestling as Randy talks with two stars of the promotion - Bulldog Raines and Lance Jade! Lots of never heard stories from behind the scenes of the last Memphis TV-5 wrestling.

This week, Randy welcomes Lance Russell's son - Shane! They talk all about the greatest announcer and his time in the Memphis territory!

We continue the Most Memorable Moments of Studio Wrestling as we focus on Power Pro Wrestling Most Memorable Moments and the True, No-Holds Barred story of the WWE's First Developmental Territory.  Beau James talks about the wildest PPW Show ever on Labor Day Weekend 1998.  Derrick King, a PPW Mainstrean from day one joins us for three hours.   We talk Lawler. Dundee, Idol, Jackie,Brian Christopher, Jim Cornette, Freebird Michael Hayes, Kurt Angle, Daniel Bryan, Jimmy Valiant, Brandon Baxter and many more.  The most in depth coverage of PPW Ever.  Beau, Derrick and Randy do the most emotional close ever in the history of the Memphis Memories Podcast.

Packed Memphis Memories Show this week as Beau James returns to co-host, We discuss the recent passing of Scott Bowden, we return to the series on Studio Wrestling Most Memorable Moments including early Lawler vs Dundee, Terry Funk calling Jim Cornette a sissy, The Jimmy Hart Era, The Dream Machine, The Greatness of Lance and Dave, Joe Leduc Cutting his arm with a AX, Kimala Debut on TV, Dundee vs Lawler Loser Leaves Town Hype Show, Tojo Painted Yellow, Landel and Dundee beats up referee Jeff Jarrett and Lawler Returns, Randy Savage Debuts in Studio, Monday Night Memories Hype Show and the return of Lance Russell, SMW Invades USWA, Jeff Jarrett Returns In a Box and More Memories, Randy talks to Beau about the very last Power Pro Show and tells the true story for the first time why Power Pro went away with details on last show. This is a cant miss show!  

This week Randy goes back to the era that made him fall in love with pro wrestling and that lead to him living a life in it - the 1970s. Hear great stories about the glory days, including stories on Jerry Lawler, Tojo and Jerry Jarrett, Don and Al Greene, Hickerson and Condrey, visitors like Harley Race, Jack Brisco, and Terry Funk, and much more!

This week Randy again goes into detail on his relationships with major players in pro wrestling, including some never heard Jim Cornette stories! Hear what Randy really thought of people like Kevin Kelly and Bruce Prichard from when Power Pro Wrestling was a WWE developmental spot. Also, a time Randy was ready to use Kurt Angle to shoot on someone to solve a major problem at a TV taping!

This week Randy looks back on his relationships over the years with some of the biggest names in the history of the industry. Hear a hilarious never told story about him running into Vince McMahon backstage at a show and Road Dogg intervening, Shawn Michaels trying to get him fired, Mick Foley ripping him in his book, trying to stop a shoot with Scott Steiner from happening in a Memphis ring, and much more!

This week's main topic is looking at Vice's "Dark Side of the Ring" series, specifically their last episode, looking at the Benoit family tragedy of 2007. We also talk about what's going on in modern wresting, including the divisive Hardy/Jericho segment, and Wrestlemania being moved into a two night event at the Performance Center.

This week we present a more light-hearted show as Randy reflects on the coronavirus and remembers times from his wrestling career when real life altered plans.