Dangerous Conversations Episode #2: "That Was Fake, Man!"

It's Episode #2 of Dangerous Conversations with Doug Gilbert, and this week we talk to Doug about one of the wildest episodes of USWA Championship Wrestling that ever aired, from beginning to end! It's the January 13, 1996 episode and it features two title changes, heel turns, a face turn, and it all centers around Doug Gilbert, Tommy Rich, and Jerry 'the King' Lawler!  The episode featured what was a pretty surreal promo at the time between Doug and the King (and eventually Tommy Rich).  We listen to the whole promo and then Doug breaks it down in detail as far as what was said before, during, and after the promo and what the intent behind it was. The promo was unique for the time period and pretty shocking... and this marks the first time it has ever been discussed in detail.. anywhere! Doug also answers a fan question concerning Smoky Mountain Wrestling to round out the episode!Check out the full USWA TV Episode from January 13, 1996 right here:https://youtu.be/HJnTOPjc29Q?si=fK53SAVegrPBY6jEFor links to all things related to "Dangerous" Doug Gilbert and his podcast check out douggilbertpodcast.comChapters(00:00:00) - Dangerous Conversations With Doug Gilbert(00:03:54) - Doug and Tommy Gilbert(00:07:14) - USWA Heavyweight Battle Royal(00:10:53) - Jerry Lawler on Stealing His USWA Title(00:15:52) - WrestleCopia Podcast Network(00:17:45) - Dennis Knight on Tex Lassi and Ron Slinker(00:20:08) - Eddie Hart on Scott Bowden(00:24:45) - Scott Hawkins On Being Turned From Heel Manager To Full-(00:27:53) - Jerry Lawler On Doug Gilbert's USWA Title(00:32:35) - Doug Gilbert on Everything Eddie Gilbert Did To Me(00:36:27) - Jerry Lawler on The illegitimate kid angle(00:40:24) - Jerry Lawler on His Match With Tommy Lawler(00:44:59) - Jerry Lawler On His Promo(00:52:12) - Jerry Lawler on His Talk To Tommy Gibbon(00:57:21) - USWA Hall of Fame Match(00:58:59) - Memphis Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame Induction(01:02:26) - Why Were You Never In Smoky Mountain Wrestling?(01:07:56) - Gene on This Episode(01:10:04) - Wrestling Nostalgia This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★