Retro Wrestling Re-View Continental Wrestling Podcast Ep. 4 - 7/20/85: “Continental’s Summer Heat Continues”

Gene Jackson and Robb Helt are back for another deep dive into the wild world of Continental Championship Wrestling, and this episode from July 20, 1985 is a perfect snapshot of why CCW was one of the most entertaining and unpredictable territories of the 1980s.This week delivers peak Continental energy:Ron Fuller & the Stud Stable tightening their grip on the territoryA fiery Austin Idol promo that steals the showLord Humongous continuing to look like the scariest man aliveThe Armstrongs dealing with betrayal, revenge, and an arm injury that refuses to healTommy “Wildfire” Rich defends his $20,000 Battle Royal check against Mr. ClassA surprisingly strong TV match that turns into total mayhemAnother big angle to set up a packed Boutwell Auditorium cardPlus: bizarre production choices, hilarious commentary moments, and that signature Continental mix of good wrestling, heated promos, and absolute insanityGene and Robb break it all down with humor, history, and plenty of territory-era insight. If you love CCW, Mid-South, Memphis, Georgia, or any other southern wrestling from the ’80s… this is your show.Like, subscribe, and join us weekly as we journey through every episode of Continental television we can find! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★