Re-View #89: USWA 7/13/91 (Eric Embry asks "Do you love me?")

On Episode #89 of the Retro Wrestling Re-View USWA Podcast, the gang dives back into another chaotic chapter of USWA television, where studio brawls, wild gimmicks, and classic Memphis escalation collide in ways only this territory could deliver. This week’s discussion covers one of the most memorable stretches of early-’90s USWA TV, highlighted by violent studio chaos, controversial stipulations, and the constant balancing act between spectacle and storytelling that defined the era.On this episode:The fallout from recent studio chaos involving Jerry Lawler, Eric Embry, and Leatherface, including one of the wildest chainsaw angles ever attempted on Memphis TVThe infamous desk destruction segment and how it looked terrifying as a kid but hilarious in hindsightLawler’s reaction to the chaos and the moment the angle nearly went off the rails when the chainsaw malfunctionedThe continued blending of fear-based monster gimmicks with classic Memphis style storytellingWhy Memphis could get away with angles this insane and why fans bought into it anywayThe episode also dives into the broader landscape around this time period:Nashville Fairgrounds and Monday night Mid-South Coliseum resultsThe revolving door of talent including names like Rob Van Dam, Chris Candido, Sabu, and others passing through the territoryMud hole matches, lumberjack matches, and Memphis-style stipulation overloadThe chaotic, sometimes nonsensical booking that still somehow sold ticketsBeyond just recapping matches and promos, the crew breaks down:Why monster gimmicks like Leatherface worked in the territory environmentHow Memphis TV created urgency even when logic took a back seatWhy this era still fascinates fans decades laterThis episode is a perfect snapshot of Memphis wrestling at its most unpredictable: part horror movie, part street fight, part live theater.If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★