The white-hot Four Horsemen were storming through Jim Crockett Promotions as 1987 began. Fans came out by the tens of thousands to see them hopefully get their comeuppance. They were hated and loved for being hated. But no one knew that an implosion to that original Horsemen line-up was coming. Heck, who thought Ole would ever be cheered?!But as good as business was, subtle shifts began to signal potential trouble. Crockett moves his entire operation to Dallas upon expanding there, incurring sizable expenses. Ron Garvin would win the Heavyweight title as houses began to suffer. What was to come?Join arguably the most hated member of wrestling’s most notorious faction ever, as Tully Blanchard sits down with you to draw back the curtain on everything happening in 1987.– Ole’s split– Tagging with Arn– The U.S. Title– The Dallas Expansion– Bunkhouse Stampedes– Dusty the booker– Lex Luger, Horseman… and MUCH MORE00:00 Introduction to Wrestling in the 80s01:34 The Significance of the TV Title05:36 Barry Windham and the Horsemen06:42 Crockett's Expansion and Cable TV10:00 Lex Luger Joins the Horsemen12:57 The Role of Heel and Babyface Champions14:40 The Philosophy of Wrestling Shows53:41 The Crockett Cup and Teaming with Lex01:08:08 Memories of Mark Fleming and Norfolk, Virginia01:09:03 The Art of Making People Mad01:09:35 Behind the Scenes: Authenticity in Wrestling01:12:36 Chemistry and Failed Re-creations01:13:04 The Wild 80s: Partying and Valets01:14:29 Adaptability and Wrestling Styles01:16:43 Fan Interactions and Safety01:28:02 War Games and Gimmick Matches01:33:11 Blading and Commitment to Performance01:57:34 The Rise of the Horsemen02:10:12 Reflections on 1987 and the End of an Era

We’re off once again…back in time to the years of regional territories in pro wrestling. For this edition, host Jim Cornette sits down with the venerable J.J. Dillon for a comprehensive examination of the Crocketts’ Mid Atlantic Wrestling.In what can best be described as a tale of two territories, you’ll see the style and formulas used by Jim Crockett Sr, and then the direction and decisions that his family implemented after his death in the 70s.J.J. Dillon is the perfect guest for this edition of the show, having worked in both Crockett eras and also having worked as a manager and office personnel. He and Jim paint a vivid and living picture of the Mid Atlantic era like no one has before.This journey back through one of pro wrestling’s most celebrated territories is made even more special with the inclusion of over one hour of lost Mid Atlantic Wrestling footage, thanks to Jim Cornette’s collection of film he purged from the dumpsters of TBS after the sale of Crockett promotions.Get ready to hop in with JJ and Jim and go BACK TO THE TERRITORIES00:00 Introduction to the Tale of Two Territories00:51 The Legacy of Jim Crockett Sr.02:02 Welcome to Back to the Territories02:30 James J. Dillon's Early Career in Charlotte02:55 The History of Jim Crockett Promotions04:55 Meeting Jim Crockett Sr.05:28 The Carolinas Wrestling Scene in the 1970s08:22 The National Wrestling Alliance and Its Champions21:38 The Tag Team Territory Era42:21 Local Promoters and Their Influence51:53 The Transition to Singles Wrestling01:01:54 The Impact of Jim Crockett Sr.'s Death01:17:15 The Rise of Jim Crockett Jr. and the New Era01:30:33 Dusty Rhodes: A Wrestling Legend01:31:24 Johnny Valentine: The Real Deal01:34:31 Wahoo McDaniel: The Tough Competitor01:41:31 The Rise of Ric Flair01:43:16 The Importance of Championships01:44:57 Dory Funk Jr.: A Champion's Legacy02:21:04 The Influence of Eddie Graham02:26:14 The Formation of The Four Horsemen02:28:05 Dusty Rhodes' Booking Style02:29:20 Jim Crockett Promotions: The Family Legacy02:37:02 Jimmy Crockett's Reserved Nature02:37:41 The Crockett Family Reunion02:38:22 Jimmy Crockett Takes Responsibility02:39:59 The TBS Time Slot and Vince McMahon02:42:47 The Rise of Jim Crockett Promotions02:47:32 The Great American Bash and Expansion02:48:23 The Decline of Jim Crockett Promotions03:12:22 The Sale to Turner Broadcasting03:17:45 The Legacy of Mid-Atlantic Wrestling03:23:15 Final Reflections and FarewellJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOTZzb1tdtCzLBaOGczlLYQ/join

Our most recent guest is a recent inductee into WWE’s version of the Hall of Fame, and he’s come here to YOUSHOOT to talk about everything that got him inducted. Rikishi is a proud descendant of a bloodline fully entrenched in pro wrestling and he discusses it at length here, as well as all the unpredictable and uncensored topics you had for him.Whether it’s his prior runs, or the ass that made him a fortune, Rikishi has something to say about all of it!00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back01:07 Fan Questions Begin03:06 Hall of Fame Reflections04:01 Future in WWE and Training Academy08:14 Too Cool Memories10:05 The Dirt and Rumors22:22 Training Philosophy and Advice26:07 Locker Room Etiquette and Stories38:59 First WWE Appearance39:24 Meeting Wrestling Legends39:58 Unplanned TV Moment40:56 Interactions with Wrestling Icons42:16 Montreal Screwjob Perspective44:27 Toughest Wrestlers48:29 Family Legacy in Wrestling51:05 Advice for the Usos54:33 Roman Reigns' Push and Criticism01:07:39 The Stink Face Origin01:19:01 Eating Habits and Pre-Match Routine01:19:37 Buffet Stories and Favorite Opponents01:20:38 Memorable Matches and Difficult Opponents01:22:47 Influences and Iconic Moments01:24:12 Opinions on Wrestling Personalities01:24:55 Favorite Managers and Chemistry01:28:14 Road Stories and Wrestling Culture01:31:15 Gimmicks and Character Evolution01:38:43 UK Wrestling Scene and Rising Stars01:40:19 Experiences with ICP and Juggalo Championship Wrestling01:42:37 Wrestling Events and Payment Issues01:43:58 Working with Von Erichs and Freebirds01:45:37 Paul Heyman and ECW01:47:00 WWE Tryouts and Career Reflections01:52:14 TNA Experiences and Disappointments01:55:21 Regrets and Career Highlights01:59:59 Family Legacy and Future Stars02:00:35 Concluding Thoughts and FarewellJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOTZzb1tdtCzLBaOGczlLYQ/join