Dangerous Conversations Episode #51: Memphis Mafia Vintage Wrestling Posters

The Memphis Mafia is back on the road, and this week’s episode of Dangerous Conversations is loaded with classic wrestling talk, wild stories, and old-school memories!Doug Gilbert and “Wildfire” Tommy Rich break down vintage wrestling posters sent in by fans, sparking tales about legends like Terry Funk, Jerry Lawler, Dusty Rhodes, Dory Funk Jr., Sputnik Monroe, the Moondogs, and more. From wild nights with Jerry Brisco to stories about Butch Reed, Hillbilly Jim, and even Plowboy Frazier’s many gimmicks—this one is packed with history and hilarity.The guys also update fans on the busy Memphis Mafia Tour schedule, including appearances in Tennessee, Arkansas, and beyond. Gene Jackson joins in to guide the conversation, filling in results, asking the tough questions, and stirring up memories you won’t hear anywhere else.Whether you lived through the USWA era or you’re just discovering the magic of Memphis wrestling, this is another can’t-miss episode of Dangerous Conversations!Chapters(00:00:00) - Dangerous Conversations(00:06:47) - Meet and Greet Bo James(00:11:26) - "It's a museum,"(00:11:45) - Mike Graham on Jerry Briscoe Match(00:15:10) - Dory Funk vs Tommy Gilbert(00:17:20) - Bobby Jaggers vs Coco Samoa(00:18:33) - Dusty Rhodes vs Jerry Lawler(00:22:44) - Jerry Lawler on World's Greatest Professional Wrestling Match(00:26:15) - Ron and Don Wright on Sputnik Monroe(00:28:36) - Ron and Don On The Way(00:32:15) - Tommy Sierra on Working With Fidel Sierra(00:33:46) - Tommy Lee on David Sammartino(00:34:17) - Kevin Von Erich on His Match in Georgia(00:35:11) - Tommy Goolas Three-Time NWA Tag Team Champion(00:39:54) - Butch Reed on His Georgia Championship Match(00:41:55) - Tommy Wildfire vs Jimmy Snuka(00:47:12) - Mike Miller on His Podcast(00:48:36) - Eddie Gilbert on Rick Morton vs Jerry Lawler(00:51:05) - Jimmy Garvin vs Radimias(00:53:51) - Paul Orndorff vs Leroy Brown(00:58:08) - USWA Legends(01:03:36) - Memphis Legends 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 ★