by Brian Ferguson
Host Brian Ferguson dives deep into looking at the stars, jobbers, managers and promoters of pro wrestling from the past and present. We also discuss the contributions from the locker room of yesteryear who paved the way for success and wealth for the wrestling superstars of today.
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March 10, 2025
<p>On this episode, George Schire and I talk with Les Thatcher.Les Talks about his wrestling career and the WFIA. </p><p><strong>If you would like to attend the trainingseminar in Waterloo, IA in July and train with Les Thatcher and other legends,please go to: </strong></p><p><strong>Facebook: </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeTragosLouTheszProWrestlingHallOfFame" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeTragosLouTheszProWrestlingHallOfFame</a></p><p><strong>You can purchase the book I wrote on VerneGagne titled: VERNE Inside & Outside the Ropes</strong></p><p><strong>Amazon: </strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/VERNE-Inside-Outside-Brian-Ferguson/dp/B0DL4NTR8F/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3R6YWCBP066K1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.o2cyL60dpg9SZyCAT4X_Ww.Dd9KPDnRPmTfkRxrPTRtfZahw-UnJJpaYA84vbBZqbg&dib_tag=se&keywords=verne+inside+%26+outside+the+ropes&qid=1734048574&sprefix=%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/VERNE-Inside-Outside-Brian-Ferguson/dp/B0DL4NTR8F/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3R6YWCBP066K1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.o2cyL60dpg9SZyCAT4X_Ww.Dd9KPDnRPmTfkRxrPTRtfZahw-UnJJpaYA84vbBZqbg&dib_tag=se&keywords=verne+inside+%26+outside+the+ropes&qid=1734048574&sprefix=%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1</a> </p><p><strong>Barnes & Noble: </strong><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/verne-brian-ferguson/1146466907?ean=9798341805583" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/verne-brian-ferguson/1146466907?ean=9798341805583</a></p><p><strong>Lulu: (Paperback) </strong><a href="https://www.lulu.com/shop/brian-ferguson/verne-inside-outside-the-ropes/paperback/product-yvjq8ne.html?q=Verne+Gagne&page=1&pageSize=4" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.lulu.com/shop/brian-ferguson/verne-inside-outside-the-ropes/paperback/product-yvjq8ne.html?q=Verne+Gagne&page=1&pageSize=4</a><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>(Ebook) </strong><a href="https://www.lulu.com/shop/brian-christopher-ferguson/verne-inside-outside-the-ropes/ebook/product-p6ym7dv.html?q=Verne+Gagne&page=1&pageSize=4" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.lulu.com/shop/brian-christopher-ferguson/verne-inside-outside-the-ropes/ebook/product-p6ym7dv.html?q=Verne+Gagne&page=1&pageSize=4</a> </p><p><strong>You can follow George Schire on the followingsocial media platforms:</strong></p><p><strong>Facebook:</strong></p><p><strong>George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE:</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221</a> </p><p><strong>AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870</a> </p><p><strong>You can purchase books written by George Schireat Amazon: </strong></p><p><strong>Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From VerneGagne to the Road Warriors: </strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2</a> </p><p><strong>A.W.A. 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