We proudly launch our brand-new 2026 Tragos-Thesz Hall of Fame Series with Episode 69 of The Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel History Show, featuring 2026 Impact Award winner and legendary referee James Beard and Jack Brisco Red Belt Award winner “Gorgeous” Jimmy Garvin!James was a cornerstone official in World Class Championship Wrestling’s glory years at the Sportatorium and later in the WWF. Jimmy Garvin brings his iconic in-ring perspective from his legendary runs across the territories, including his deep Texas roots and time with the Freebirds. In this conversation we cover career highlights, behind-the-scenes stories from Dallas, and what these well-deserved honors mean to them ahead of the Hall of Fame weekend.

Episode 69 is live now on Substack,Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all major platforms.

Listen today and let us know what you think.

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• (00:00:02) - Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel: Territory History Podcast
• (00:03:43) - Mailbag Show
• (00:04:38) - George Shire Writes A Message On The AWA Mailbag
• (00:07:05) - JYD Was The Biggest Star In New Orleans Wrestling
• (00:20:19) - Texas Wrestling History
• (00:23:27) - Julius Siegel Runs for Justice of the Peace in Houston
• (00:25:53) - The Houston Riot and the Camp Logan Mutiny
• (00:31:45) - Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel
• (00:32:18) - James Beard on The Tregostez Hall of Fame Impact Award
• (00:34:31) - What, What first drew you in to, to pro wrestling?
• (00:40:01) - George Strait on Playing in Texas Bars
• (00:43:51) - A Few Words on Red Bastine
• (00:46:31) - Tony Jones on Becoming a Referee
• (00:50:57) - James Harden On His Role As A Referee
• (00:56:25) - Kevin vs. The Iron Claw Movie
• (00:59:55) - Bookmark
• (01:06:12) - Jerry Briscoe on Being Honored in the Texas Pro Wrestling
• (01:12:42) - Jerry Jones on His Presidential Honor
• (01:13:16) - What Fritz Von Erich Was Really Like
• (01:15:06) - Honorary WWE Commissioner Gary Hart
• (01:19:37) - How My Japan Experience Turned Me Into A Teacher
• (01:26:42) - Texas Style Wrestling Clinic
• (01:33:48) - Texas sports on TV
• (01:34:24) - Tony Stark Wins Impact Award
• (01:36:38) - Who Would Have Been the NWA Champion In 1977?
• (01:46:57) - Jimmy Garvin on The NWA World Championship
• (01:51:30) - The Jack Briscoe Red Belt Award
• (01:56:41) - Terry Garvin on Working With Ron and Leroy
• (01:59:58) - Terry McGuirk on Managing Danny Hodge
• (02:01:46) - Lou Diamond on His Attitude
• (02:04:48) - Jimmy Hogan on Working for New Japan and Japan
• (02:07:07) - Michael Jackson on Working With David Von Erich in 1983
• (02:10:45) - Fighting For Her Life With Chris Adams
• (02:12:53) - Michael Jackson on Working With Steve Regal
• (02:16:43) - The Road Warriors vs Dusty
• (02:20:06) - Dusty Rhodes on The Chief Spanking Patty
• (02:23:45) - Ricky Flair on Working With Dusty and Magnum
• (02:28:07) - Kevin Sullivan on His Hurt Back
• (02:32:07) - Kevin Durant on His Time in the NBA
• (02:32:40) - Bradley on Working With Michael in WCW
• (02:36:10) - Bob Crockett on Taking Off Work
• (02:37:14) - Flying at 26
• (02:42:05) - Warren Buffett on Working for Warren Buffett
• (02:45:37) - Jimmy Hoffa on Eddie Graham
• (02:50:48) - Flying a C-130
• (02:51:40) - Jimmy Fallon on His Advice To His Fans
• (02:54:19) - Jimmy Garvin on His Gimmick
• (02:56:55) - Wrestling Legends on Lessons Learned
• (02:57:54) - The Secret to Remembering Your Career
• (02:58:49) - Warren Buffett on Flying For NET Jets
• (03:02:41) - Jack Briscoe Gets His NWA Hall of Fame Ring
• (03:05:51) - Pro Wrestling
• (03:12:51) - Tony Richards: Narrative of the Life and Career of Richard
• (03:13:52) - Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel