Episodes
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Episode 40 - 38 years involved in Pro Wrestling
On This episode Jon and Beau talk about Beau's injury, Tennessee vs. Alabama, Waylon on the headsets for NXT, Judy Lee on Money in The Bank and RAW. Jon plays Outlaw Name or Not. Then Beau answers Jon and listener's questions about his 38 years involved in Pro Wrestling. Judy Lee's new YouTube...
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Episode 39 = Big Black Cripple Shoes, September 1988
Sorry we totally forgot to upload this episode until now. Jon and Beau are back together. They talk about Bill Dundee's service, SSW in Alabama and Tennessee, fall is in the air, MLB, NFL, a surprise Jimmy story that was not planned on, Jon plays Outlaw name or not. Then they talk about September...
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Epsiode 38 - Memories of the Superstar
On this episode Beau pulls the audio from a DVD set he did with Superstar Bill Dundee a few years ago. You will hear Bill go in-depth about his life and career like never before. Beau was a childhood fan of Dundee and they became close friends of the years. He knows the questions to ask. Hear the...
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Episode 37 - Who is Shirly Dillon exactly? The end of our Bert Prentice series.
Jon and Beau start off talking about the passing of Dolly Parton. They move on to thoughts on Darkside of the ring season 7. Then Judy Lee reads a DM. Plus Jon plays outlaw name or not? The main subject of the episode is the final episode in the series on the professional life of Bert Prentice.…
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Episode 36 - July 1988
Beau and Jon start off talking about Darkside of The Ring, The Hall of Fame in Waterloo, a fast Jimmie story, Jon plays Outlaw name or not, Judy Lee reads DMs. Then we move on to July 1988 covering Knoxville, Calgary, Bruisers WWA, A wild Alabama card with a bear, North Carolina events, and The...
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Episode 35 - 4th of July Wrestling
On this episode Beau is alone as he digs into his audio vault to take a look at his July 4th bookings over the years. Including the worst 4th he has ever had. Plus, a HUGE update to the story from just weeks ago. Judy Lee's new YouTube channel - (1) Gypsies on Parade - YouTube SSW, Beau James…
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Episode 34 - A Podcast about Nothing
With Beau expanding his promotion to Alabama and Jon's work on dark side of the Ring. It has been hectic, but good news. A new episode is here. An episode about nothing, well kind of. Join us as we talk about the upcoming season of Darkside of The Ring, growing older, the work and schedule Beau…
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Episode 33 - Mark Curtis Memorial 2000
On this episode Jon and Beau review the Wrestling with Trump documentary from UK TV that Beau started in. They also take a look back at the Mark Curtis Memorial 2000. Chad Olson from the Hall of Fame in Iowa joins them to preview this year's Hall of Fame Weekend. Judy Lee reads another DM. George...
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Episode 32 - April 1999
On this episode Jon and Beau talk kids, Buc-ee's, NFL films impact on wrestling, and Beau goes on a rant! All before they cover April 99 Independents in Kentucky, North Carolina, and British Columbia. Plus, Judy Lee reads a DM. If you would like to help Doug Vines - Fundraiser by AmandaJessica...
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Episode 31- April 1993
On the episode Beau and Jon talk baseball, travel, the passing of Dennis Condrey, Waterloo, and our subject is the GWF and NWA April 1993. Also, Judy Lee joins us to read another creepy DM. All of this and more!!! Judy Lee's new YouTube channel - (1) Gypsies on Parade - YouTube SSW, Beau James…
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Episode 30 - March 1982
We discuss all kinds of Outlaw wrestling from across North America. There was an outlaw promotional war in Phoenix. The WWF continued to back an opposition group in Quebec. A Kentucky promotion has a fake of every famous masked wrestler from the territories. Also, we talk about promotions in...
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Episode 29 - Young wrestler listen to me
On this episode Beau and Jon talk about a promotion and school on the Gulf Coast headed by Scott Armstrong. We then have a conversation on how has Beau and Southern States Wrestling has last so long!? A lot of great information for young wrestlers and new promoters. Judy Lee's new YouTube channel…
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Episode 28 - Jimmie Fights Back! and mailbag questions
On the first episode of the year Jon and Beau answer questions sent in by listeners. Subjects include Ian Rotten, Tony Rumble, bad advice, worst venues, favorite venues, Jimmie fighting back, Knoxville territory, and more. Jon plays Outlaw name or not. Judy Lee Taylor joins us for a new segment....
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Episode 27 - Merry Christmas and December 1980
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Beau and Jon! On this episode we take a look at The Poffo's ICW and World League Wrestling from December 1980. Chad Olson joins us to play Jon in pro wrestling trivia. Jon also plays outlaw name or not and Beau tells his favorite Jimmie story. If you would...
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Episode 26 - Thanksgiving and 1983 year books
Happy Thanksgiving!!! On this episode Jon and Beau take a look through the 1983 Yearbooks of Wrestling Revue and Ring's Wrestling Magazines. We cover promotions from all across North America. How many places was Lord Zoltan wrestling at in 1983? Who else were the well travels independent…
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Episode 25 - Arizona Outlaws
On this episode Jon and Beau are joined by Barry Frost to talk about Arizona outlaws of the 70s & 80s. This is the wildest group of outlaws you may ever hear about! Subjects include the fans, a homicide, an attempted homicide, a dirty cop, and a S&M prostitution dungeon. This is some of the...
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Episode 24 - October 1983
Episode 24 of Outlaws to Independents - October 1983 - On this episode Jon and Beau take a look at the outlaw scene across North America. Including a newspaper story from Arizona that will blow your mind. Also, the end days Poffo's ICW and Greater St. Louis Wrestling Club. Who was really running…
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Episode 23- National Independent Wrestling Network 1993
On this episode Jon and Beau take a look at The National Independent Wrestling Network booklet from 1993. The booklet was put together by Bill Needham from PWI. The book listed wrestlers, referees, managers, promoters, schools, and clubs associated with indie wrestling at the time. Some of the...
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Episode 22 - September 1983
On this episode Jon and Beau take you back to September 1983. This is in the time range that the outlaw/independent movement begins to rapidly grow. Regions and cities that here booming with territory action just a short time before are now being battled over by starts ups. What cities had a...
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Episode 21 - Mailbag
On this episode Jon and Beau answer questions from you the listeners. Question about the East Tennessee War, Tracy Smothers, Darkiside of the Ring, Al Getz, and many more. Beau tells an all time classic rib story involving Smothers and JBL. We also have BIG news, updates, announcements, a new...
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Beau James Show #1 - Ron vs. Whitey - Fact vs. Fiction
Welcome to the new Beau James Show here on the Outlaws to Independents Network. On the episode Beau takes a look at the careers of Ron Wright and Whitey Caldwell. How did their rivalry start? Why did Whitey not wrestle in his hometown for 3 years? Why did Ron become Whitey's partner? Who killed…
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Episode 20 - Bert Prentice part 2
On this episode we take a look at part two of Bert Prentices life in wrestling. We cover from 1990-1996. Bert in the LPWA, USWA, Global, Big D, CWI and starting OMW. Did Bert really run outlaw vs. USWA while working for them? Why was he going to Indianapolis every week while working for the USWA....
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Episode 19 - June 1981 & 1982
WHy was Randy Savage mad at the magazines? Why were the territories mad at the magazines over ICW? Did Andre the Giant really have a part in an outlaw promotion in Canda? Jim Wilson and Thunderbolt Patterson shut down for the third and final time. What was going on in Arizona? Who was running...
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Episode 18 - Going Viral
Episode 18 - Going Viral No this is not a political debate or any of that. This is the story of the media fire storm 8 years ago. Jon and Beau are joined by "The Progressive Liberal" Daniel Richards. We will for the first time tell the story of going viral 8 years. How did this all happen? What…
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Episode 17 - Important Numbers and Outlaw Wrestling 1981
On this episode Jon and Beau take a look at Outlaw Wrestling from 1981 covered by Tom Burk's new letter. We have a special surprise guest on to talk about something big this summer. Also talk of Sabu, Darkside of The Ring, and a very funny Jimmie story. What is Dallas Montgomery remembered for by...
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Episode 16 - May Memories of the past
On This episode Beau is riding solo as Jon is away for DSOR duties. Beau has updates from the last episode. Then he does a deep dive into Mays of the past in Southern States Wrestling featuring talk of Wahoo McDaniel, Robert Fuller, Jimmy Golden, Tracy Smother, Ricky Morton, Mark Curtis, Bobby...
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Episode 15 - Wrestling Revue April 1980 & 83
On this episode Jon and Beau talk about Outlaw wrestling promotions covered in Wrestling Revue Magazine in April of 1980 and 1983. We cover promotions from West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Arizona, Tennessee, and The Carolinas. Many familiar names are talked about like Johnny Valiant, Bobo Brazil,...
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Episodes 14 - Crazy Nights and Dear Friends
On this episode Beau is without Jon due to scheduling conflicts. Beau has some updates for you. You will hear about two special people in Beau's life Scotty McKeever and Buddy Landel. We go back into the patreon archives to bring you some great stories. Also talked about on this episode are The...
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Episode 13 - Bert Prentice Part 1
On this episode Beau and Jon take a deep dive into the first part of promoter/manager Bert Prentice's career (early life to 1990). How did Bert get involved in wrestling? Who was Shirley Dillon? Other than pro wrestling what was Bert promoting? Where did Bert promote in the 80s? What young...
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Episode 12 - Things I miss and beware of some wrestling schools
PG-13 on this episode as Beau gets fired up On this episode Jon and Beau talk about the upcoming season of Darkside of The Ring, the Southern States Wrestling 34th Anniversary Spectacular, MLB umpires, carnies in wrestling and our subject for the episode some of what Beau misses in wrestling.…
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Episode 11 - Mailbag Questions
On this episode Jon and Beau answer questions from you the listeners. Subjects include Memphis Wrestling, wrestling movies, travel, imposter masked men, booking, darkside of the ring, Northeast independents in the 1980s, Smoky Mountain Wrestling, Ron Wright, Portland Wrestling, dressing room...
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Episode 10- This week in 1995
On this episode Jon and Beau go back to this week (actually 9 days) in Feb 1995 the 3rd - 12th. To take a look at Tri-State Wrestling (IN), Tri-Star Wrestling (GA), ACW (AL), PWF (Carolinas), SSW (TN), Candian Rocky Mountain Wrestling (Calgary), Power Zone Wrestling (OK) and more! They also have...
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Episode 9 - 1995 Guide to The Independents
We start off 2025 by going back 30 years to 1995. Jon and I will take a look at the WrestleAmerica guide to the Independents as we talk about several promotions across North America. Plus, a Jimmie McKeehan story, some advice for young wrestlers and promoters. This is the longest episode we have...
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Episode 8 - Stories with Uncle Beau
Merry Christmas to all of you outlaws. On this special Christmas Episode Jon and Beau talk about the holidays, how shocked they are by the feedback and following this podcast is getting, and more to open up. Beau tells stories of Jimmy McKeehan as Santa Claus. As special gift Beau shares several...
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Episode 7 - Jerry Blackwell's Southern Championship Wrestling from Georgia
Outlaws to Independents Episode 7 - Southern Championship Wrestling from Georgia. On the edition Jon and Beau are joined by the original DWB Jimmy Powell. Jimmy was the booker of SCW for almost 2 years. How many TV stations did they have? Where did they run? How often were they running? How were...
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Episode 6 Flipped Liver and Juice
Happy Thanksgiving! ON this episode Jon and Beau will give you a list of things they are thankful for about independent wrestling. Beau teaches Jon another wrestling term and how to use it. We review the 1990s Outlaw Wrestling documentary Southern Discomfort. This doc has a little bit of…
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Episode 5 - Get Back in The Aringus!
We guarantee that you will laugh several times during this episode. We start off with a little baseball talk then we have some updates from our previous episode. On the last episode we told you about the heroes of Carter County. This episode is about the outlaws (PWA) that took over in 1990 and…
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Episode 4 - Carter County's Heroes
On this episode Jon and Beau take a look at the 1980s Wrestling Scene in Carter County Tennessee. Charlie "CY" Peters and Kim Birchfield had a very successful promotion for several years. They were able to do this without TV. How may you ask? Well, they did it through hard work, local newspaper...
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Episode 3 - Independent Wrestlers in The Magazines with Guest Bob Smith
Here is Episode 3 of Outlaws to Independents as Jon Boucher and I talk with Bob Smith. Bob created the PWI 500 and worked for Weston Publishing (Apter Mags) in the 80s and 90s. Bob explains how the 500 came about, how it was put together, and what he was surprised by. Here are the links to help…
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Episode 2 - Lou Thesz and The UWA
Warning - In this episode we cover a court case that deals with child neglect and child abuse. It will be covered in the section on Big Tussie. We have added chapter marks so you can skip this section if you would like. At the end of 1975 country music agent Buddy Lee and concert promoter Danny...
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Episode 1 - Uncle Ivan saves the day
Welcome to our brand-new podcast! On this first episode we will explain what an outlaw wrestler and promoter are. How were they looked at by the territorial wrestlers and promoters? What were some of the things that gave outlaw promotions a bad reputation? Also, Beau James gives a few stories…
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