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LIVE from the Archive Ep. 2 w/Robb & Chad: Special Guest- Randy Hales
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Join Robb Helt and Chad Anderson for Episode #2 of LIVE from the Archive as they take a deep dive into one of the hottest periods in the history of Memphis Wrestling and they’re joined by none other than legendary promoter/booker Randy Hales!
This episode centers around the legendary March 1986 feud involving:
- Jerry Lawler
- Bill Dundee
- Buddy Landel
- Dutch Mantell
The guys break down:
- The March 8, 1986 Memphis TV episode
- Why certain promos aired ONLY in Memphis and not across the loop
- The business explosion caused by Lawler’s return
- The legendary Texas Death Match that packed the Mid-South Coliseum
- How Memphis TV was edited market by market in the territory days
- Randy Hales’ firsthand memories of the era
- Rare behind the scenes stories from Power Pro Wrestling and classic Memphis wrestling
- And one absolutely INSANE riot story from Hazard, Kentucky
This is a fascinating behind the scenes look at how territory wrestling TV actually worked straight from someone who lived it!
If you love classic Memphis wrestling history, old school territory booking, Mid South Coliseum stories, and hearing wrestling history dissected by true fans and insiders, you do NOT want to miss this episode.
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