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It’s time for another edition of the Karl Stern Ole’ Time Rasslin’ hour at F4W. On this show I read emails and update a few topics from recent shows. I talk about the Jerry Lawler book and the NWA World title tournament and title unification match that never was. Also on this show: Larry Zbyszko,…

On this show I talk a little about the latest Chris Benoit news making the rounds and what I think about it. AWA on ESPN continues to entertain plus what else ESPN may have. Questions about Buzz Sawyer and clips of Bullet Bob Armstrong, Ric Flair, The Flame, Austin Idol, and more book talk including…

He can’t help it that he’s custom made. He can’t help that he looks good, smells good, and dances all night long. He can’t help it, but I’ll tell you this- it’s the Karl Stern show tribute to the by-God greatest wrestler of all time. Cause he’s the WORLD heavyweight champion~!

New Karl Stern Classic Wrestling Show The late great Gary Hart’s career examined. Georgia Championship Wrestling in 1979 reviewed including Austin Idol, Masked Superstar, Stan Hansen as a babyface, Tommy Rich, Carl Fergie, Bret Hart (yes that one), Ole Anderson, Thunderbolt Patterson, and a fake Mr. Wrestling II. By GAWD that’s classic pro wrestling.

Lots of old time wrestling goodness! Notes from the AWA shows on ESPN Classic, questions about Adrian Adonis and the Southwestern World title, Scott Casey, Mr. Wrestling II, Georgia Championship Wrestling, how are the Fullers/Golden/Welch/Fields family related? DeBeers cuts steroid promo on Scott Hall, plus more book talk including The Dark Tower so far and…

It’s a free form Karl Stern show. Deviating from the norm this show, I have no set format and talk about whatever comes to mind. The new AWA show on ESPN Classics is one thing, Frank Gotch verses Tom Jenkins in a battle among men, 1 in every 100 Americans is in jail and why…

AAAARRRRGGGG Hammer Lock song by request. Bunch of listener questions answered this week including questions on Eddie Gilbert, Paul Heyman, The D.I., plus AWA is coming back, and a bunch of this week in wrestling history tid-bits.

The history of steroids and steroids in wrestling. The Irish whip. Wild Bill Longson, Stanislaus Zbyszko, The Ultimate Warrior ranting and raving, The Conquistadors, classic WWF enhancement workers, plus 1980’s cards from WWF, NWA/WCW, Mid-South, and World Class. This show has you daily recommended serving of Jose Estrada- it’s the Karl Stern Classic Wrestling Show.

On this edition, we take the time machine over seas to Japan and talk about classic pro wrestling in Japan including my favorite wrestlers in All Japan and New Japan: Stan Hansen, Steve Williams, Terry Gordy, The Funks, Bruiser Brody, Big Van Vader, and more. Plus awesome Japanese wrestlers Keiji Muto, Tatsumi Fujinami, Jumbo Tsuruta,…

A look at the Wrestling Observer Year End Awards (Warning: There are some spoilers here, if you haven’t gotten your new WON then wait until you read it to listen to the show). I look back at the awards historically including detailed discussions on Wrestler of the Year and Most disgusting promotional tactics. It’s a…

The second (and final) weekend show. I continue to answer listener questions including talk of catch wrestlers vs. Judo and the roots of MMA. Frank Gotch/George Hackenschmidt talk. Plus lots of other tidbits from the pioneer age to the current era.

Part 1 of a multi-part show this weekend answering questions and emails. This show looks at Tommy Rich and Austin Idol verses Jerry Lawler, USWA verses WWF, Frank Gotch book, and Big Van Vader. One hour and four minutes of time machine goodness with more to come.

On this episode we look at January shows from the 1880’s to the 1980’s and answer some listener questions. Topics include: Spike Huber, Great Gama and if he was a real shooter, Johnny Walker/Mr. Wrestling II, classic WWF jobbers, Bob Bradley vs. Brady Boone: who was the real Battle Cat Tiger Man cousin of somebody…

The time machine is set for 1987 and we go north to the WWF where the last of the territorial cast offs are trying to make it. Also we look at NWA for the same month where it’s Russians, Russians everywhere. The UWF Herb Abrams show on ESPN Classics and more. Plus a new show…

You’re on patrol with Karl! That’s right, since I never have a day off any more I turned on my pocket tape recorder and talk about the history of the world heavyweight championship from the 1850’s until present (the NWA linage anyway). The show sounds a bit different due to my tape recorder. Bustin’ perps…

Karl Stern Classics Show On today’s show we plug listener questions into the time machine. Who was Mike Jackson? The original Fantastics or the original Fabulous Ones- it might not be who you think. Plus tons of information on Pat Rose, The Nightmares, Mr. Wrestling II, the other Buddy Wayne, and much more. My match…