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 coverage, and knowing their audience. They were able to grow their promotion and even take the weekly spot at the famed Johnson City, TN Rec. Center. Charlie and Kim were covered in the paper and even on the front page as the sports heroes of Carter County. We will explain everything we can by use of local newspaper archives.

Also, we have updates on flood relief in East Tennessee and Western North Carolina, the UWA, and a couple other subjects.

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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 the Sullivan Baptist Association Disaster Relief and Samaritan Purse they will help those who need help. I have been on the ground with these people during flood relief in West Virginia and Kentucky. They get stuff done!

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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 Davis teamed up to form a new wrestling promotion that will try to take over the Tennessee Territories. They soon are joined by former 6 time NWA World Champion Lou Thesz. They launched the promotion in early 1976 and shortly after they started they realized they were in trouble. How long does this promotion last? Who all is involved? What cities and towns did they promote? How did the NWA battle them? Just how desperate did they become? We tell you all of this and much more!!!

Plus Beau tells how he first came in contact with Mr. Thesz. Jon has the UWA Master Tapes. You read that right. How much footage survived? You are about to find out! Listen Now

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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 from his earliest days as a promoter with lessons learned. How did Ivan Koloff save the day? You have to listen to find out.

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