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Wrasslin Talk with Mayor McCall

Mayor McCall
Memphis Wrestling
Wrestling
Wolfie D
Sam Houston
Hollywood John Tatum
USWA
UFC
Memphis, United States
Pg-13
Dusty Rhodes
Ken Shamrock
Pancrase
Eric Embry
World Wrestling Federation
Ohio Valley Wrestling
WWF
Jumpin Jim Brunzell
Fritz Von Erich
Missy Hyatt
WWE

Old School Wrestling Podcast hosted by Mayor McCall and Willy B. We honor and respect the Memphis Territory but we are lovers of all Old School Wrasslin. We are your source and entertainment for all things related to pro wrestling of the past. We strive to keep the legends , stars , events , and discussions of yesterday alive. Check us out and support us. One Love ❤️❤️💯💯

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Recent Guests

Jerry Lawler
Wrestling legend and WWE Hall of Famer
Self / Professional Wrestling
Episode: WWE Hall of Famer Jerry the King Lawler Featuring Shane Russell
Jeff Jarrett
Wrestling legend and icon, WWF Hall of Fame inductee
World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment (WWF/WWE)
Episode: WWE Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett
Eric Embry
Wrestling veteran and booker known for Texas-Tennessee feud era and USWA promotion
World Class Championship Wrestling / USWA / Memphis wrestling scene
Episode: Flamboyant Eric Embry
Ken Shamrock
MMA pioneer, UFC Hall of Famer, and wrestling pioneer
World's Most Dangerous Man persona; Lions Den founder
Episode: UFC Hall of Famer Ken Shamrock ( Worlds Most Dangerous Man )
Bushwhacker Luke
WWE Hall of Famer, legendary wrestler from New Zealand
Self
Episode: WWE Hall of Famer Bushwhacker Luke
Sam Houston
Wrestling legend known for multiple titles in the NWA and a member of a famous wrestling family
Various including NWA and Mid-Atlantic
Episode: NWA Legend Sam Houston
Hollywood John Tatum
Wrestling legend and guest
Professional Wrestling (HV), Crockett Promotions
Episode: Hollywood John Tatum
Paul Ellering
WWE Hall of Fame manager of the Road Warriors
WWE/Legion Of Doom
Episode: WWE Hall of Famer Precious Paul Ellering ( Manager of the Road Warriors )
Jumpin Jim Brunzell
Wrestler, member of The Killer Bees
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWF/WWE) era
Episode: WWE Legend Jumping Jim Brunzell ( The Killer Bees )

Hosts

Mayor McCall
Host leading interview segments and steering conversations with historical context and local insights.
Willy B.
Co-host providing archival memory, crowd anecdotes, and on-the-ground perspectives from the Memphis wrestling scene.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • Good to BAD

    Been a wrestling fan my entire life. Stumbled across your podcast after hearing it mentioned on another one. Had to give it a try. Listened to several episodes and I thought it was great. Until it wasn’t. Willy B and The Mayor are a great duo and know their stuff and make you want to listen. However, once I got to the episodes with Foxy in them, I quickly lost interest. She sounded like she did as well. Not sure if she was falling asleep, had just woken up, was forced to be there…. it really sou... more

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    MemphisMafiaTCB
    United States2 years ago
  • First time hearing the show

    I was on YouTube watching C wrestling (He is a huge Bray Wyatt fan) and he talked about IRS being on your podcast, and put the link of the show in the description. That’s how I heard about you guys. I love listening to the show with IRS great interview. And thank you for that! I hated them as a kid too lol. But I also listen to a couple others. And I feel like I’m listening to friend’s interviewing wrestlers I grew up with. Now it’s something my son and I do together. (watch wwe) Hearing Mike (I... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Da-shadow
    United States2 years ago
  • Compelling show

    Explore the in and out of the ring life of wrestlers and personalities that made the raslin business the most exciting entertainment throughout the old school traveling fighting circuits. The Mayor and Willie B are true wrestling historians who’s hometown passion take you on a journey that ultimately leads back to their southern roots. Get ready to whoop that trick, pay homage Lawler, and be schooled with wraslin talk.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tha Soulja
    United States3 years ago
  • Memphis

    Great show if you loved Memphis wrestling you will love this podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Roger Rutherford
    United States3 years ago
  • Wrasslin Talk

    Great wrestling podcast by the team of Mayor McCall and Willy B. Their passion for Professional Wrestling shines through on each episode!! Check it out you’ll be glad you did!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wayne ph
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise the hosts' passion and depth of wrestling knowledge.
Fans appreciate nostalgia-driven storytelling and regional wrestling context.
Regulars enjoy guest lineups that include Memphis legends and era-defining figures.
Some listeners note uneven guest balance and prefer episodes focused on history over newer personalities.

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#227
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Apple Podcasts
#116
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Apple Podcasts
#144
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

UFC Hall of Famer Ken Shamrock ( Worlds Most Dangerous Man )
Q: What was it like transitioning from Pancrase to UFC and competing with legends like Bas Rutten and Royce Gracie?
Ken describes starting in Japan before UFC, the challenges of training abroad, the differences between early Pancrase and UFC rules, and how competition against top fighters helped push MMA forward. He notes the blend of grappling and striking and his role in popularizing this evolution.
UFC Hall of Famer Ken Shamrock ( Worlds Most Dangerous Man )
Q: How did adversity shape you as a human being and how did that influence your decision to adopt the Shamrock name and pursue combat sports?
Shamrock discusses early hardships, the impact of institutional care, and a turning point when sports offered focus and purpose. He describes how adversity allowed him to mature, find direction through coaches and mentors, and channel anger into athletic achievement, ultimately shaping his identity and career choices.
UFC Hall of Famer Ken Shamrock ( Worlds Most Dangerous Man )
Q: Tell us a little about your background and where you're born and how you got started.
Ken explains he was born in Georgia, grew up in a broken, unstable home, moved to Napa County, California, and faced multiple juvenile challenges before finding sport as a breakthrough path. He emphasizes the role of mentors and later education in steering him toward football and wrestling, which laid the groundwork for his fighting career.
Wolfie D ( PG-13 )
Q: What was your experience like stepping onto WWF and the Nation of Domination era?
They discuss Vince McMahon's and Jerry Lawler's involvement, the Nation of Domination gimmick via Cornette, and the challenges of performing live promos with teleprompters, including learning to improvise bullet-point storytelling on the spot.
Wolfie D ( PG-13 )
Q: How did PG-13 come together, and what was Jeff Jarrett's role in your early break?
Wolfie explains meeting Jamie Dundee on the indie circuit, adopting the Wolfie D character, and how Jerry Jarrett and Jeff Jarrett helped open doors, culminating in a meeting at Jeff Jarrett's house that led to a Memphis angle and early TV exposure.

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A deep-dan history-focused wrestling show hosted by two longtime Memphis-area fans who fuse nostalgia with expert storytelling. Episodes frequently center on old-school Memphis territory, legendary figures, and era-defining bouts, with conversations that blend career retrospectives, backstage anecdotes, and cultural context around the wrestling scene. A standout aspect is the emphasis on regional history and legacy, featuring guests who helped shape the Memphis and broader territory era, along with a casually hosted dynamic that fans describe as passionate, knowledgeable, and deeply rooted in Southern wrestling culture.

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Recent guests on Wrasslin Talk include:

1. Jerry Lawler
2. Jeff Jarrett
3. Eric Embry
4. Ken Shamrock
5. Bushwhacker Luke
6. Sam Houston
7. Hollywood John Tatum
8. Paul Ellering

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