Locals To Legends Wrestling Radio

The only guy on the Southern Indies with more names than Brutus Beefcake returns to the show after "leaving the territory" for a couple of years....He's back and has a lot to say!  Izzy Rotten talks about the return of 'Special Ed', where he's been and everything that has changed in the meantime. It's always an interesting show when Izzy is on and this one will be no different.  Tune it, you DON'T want to miss this one!!   (THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY: Rockstar Wrestling, ProSouth Wrestling, and EPW Wrestling!)

This Sunday Night at 10PM, we are joined by Hollywood Jimmy Blaylock! We will talk about what made Jimmy become a wrestling fan, wild stories from the old Tupelo Sports Arena, becoming Hollywood Jimmy, Conan O'Brien, Tom Green, being a Guest on America's Funniest Home Video with Bob Saget, and a few wrestling fans that he HATES!!   (THIS WEEK'S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY WrestlingNewsCenter.com, Rockstar Records, and PROSOUTH WRESTLING!)

You spent Christmas with us, so why not come back for NEW YEARS!  That's right on NEW YEAR'S DAY, Gene and Neil will be taking a look "Inside the Mind of 'Mr. Sensational' Leslie Jones."  This one may get a little scary as Leslie has some very "unique" views on pro wrestling and life in general.  If you have a question for the former manager/promoter, feel free to email it to the show at localstolegend@mail.com or call in LIVE and ask him yourself! All this and much more as we kick off 2017 with "Mr. Sensational" himself!     ***Presented by ROCK STAR RECORDS***

Once the gifts are unwrapped and you are recovering from your ham coma....hosts Gene Jackson and Neil Taylor have one more present for you as they discuss 'The State of the Business....as we see it' in the debut of the all-new Locals to Legends Wrestling Radio! "The King of All Wrestling Media" and "The Real Deal" are bringing to you a new and fun wrestling podcast.  From local indy rasslin to the WWE and beyond, they'll discuss all the highspots...and lowspots of present day pro wrestling! Join in the conversation and call in with questions and comments!  Tweet us what you wanna hear on Twitter @Locals2Legends or email the show at localstolegends@mail.com!   ***Presented by ROCK STAR RECORDS***

On this week's episode Gene Jackson is joined by his lovely wife Rose Jackson as they discuss their trip to WrestleCade 2015 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina while driving back from the event.  They talk about the highlights of the Fanfest and the show on Saturday night and how WrestleCade measures up to other events they've attended.

The 100th EPISODE!!!  This week's special episode is hosted by none other than NEIL 'THE REAL DEAL' TAYLOR!  Neil turns the tables this week as he sits down with 'The King of All Wrestling Media' Gene Jackson and talks to him about his tenure in the wrestling business. From 'War Machine' to "Mega Star" Memphis Monroe and all points in between they talk about it all in this LONG (but hopefully fun and interesting) conversation.  

Following up on last week's popular episode, 'Mr. Sensational' Leslie Jones joins Gene once again to finish their discussion of the IWF.  This week covers the most recent incarnation of IWF and Leslie TELLS ALL....this is the absolute shoot truth about what brought it back and why it went away....perhaps for good this time.  There's also a lot of discussion (and at times debate) about booking philosophy such as booking "names" and whether it's important for a wrestling promotion to have television in this day and age. While this episode actually ended up being longer than last week's episode, it's still an interesting ride hearing how everything came together for the IWF to return and the obstacles the promotion faced along the way...and when Leslie realized the wrestling business was a different world in 2015 than it was in 1999.  Leslie opens up and gives the shoot explanation of the final episode of IWF Slam and how the television station felt about the show going away.  Is this the end for Mr. Sensational

This week Gene is joined by wrestling manager and promoter Leslie Jones better known to most fans as Mr Sensational On this episode Gene and Leslie discussed how Leslie got into the wrestling business and the story of the IWF A lot of interesting insight into the business end of things and a lot of things revealed that fans and wrestlers alike may not have known or realized back at the time it all took place A long conversation but a LOT of ground is covered here ranging from 1997 to around 2003 Next week Leslie returns for Part 2 to discuss the IWF revival from this past year that didnt quite pan out the way many had hoped Be sure to stick around til the very end of the episode to hear what Leslie was doing between the time IWF shut down to the time it was brought back this past year

This week Gene Jackson is joined by Rick Montana former pro wrestler and promoter Hes also an author and an actor who has been a bunch of movies over the years They sit down and discuss Ricks career in Wrestling as well the making of the pro wrestling documentary Alabama Outlaws aka Southern Discomfort aka Iron Sheik The Maim Event

This weeks episode is a preview for IWA Deep Souths Softcore Cup event coming to Lawrenceburg TN on July 18th Gene is joined by $5 Wrestling Champion Big Donnie Freight Train RapeFace Ronnie Jenkins and Joey Ryan to discuss this upcoming event

This week Gene Jackson is joined by Jimmy Rave Jimmy talks about his big match this weekend at ProSouth Wrestling against IWGP Champion and long time rival AJ Styles They also talk about a bunch of other topics including working in Japan the origins of Jimmy Rave Approved why fans threw toilet paper at the Embassy in ROH highlights of his career his history with Kyle Matthews booking for Rampage Wrestling insight on his friend CM Punk the indy explosion in wrestling these daysand much much more

This week Gene Jackson is joined by Tennessee Wrestling star Jeremiah Plunkett A fun conversation with an awesome guy who loves the wrestling business Plunkie as hes known by fans and friends has done a lot in a short period of time in the businessincluding touring Australia wrestling Japanese Legend Kojima for the NWA World Heavyweight title in front of the largest crowd ever at the SAW Mill in Nashville and tons of other great stories in this interview Check it out and share itif youre not a familiar with Jeremiah Plunkett check out this interview and you will quickly become a fan

This week Gene Jackson is joined by a very special guesthis wife Rose Jackson Rose joins the show to give a female fans perspective on several topics including know it all smart marks the importance of making the most out of your gimmick little details that most promoters miss and much more A fun conversation from a completely different point of viewnot to mention the first woman to ever be on the podcast perhaps now there will be morewe shall seegive it a listen

This week Gene Jackson is joined by Jeremy Flynt All sorts of fun topics are discussed including booking the SWF in Tullahoma TN Kyle Backula the origins of Rapeface Ronnie Jenkins and much much more Dont miss this weeks episode

This week "The King of All Wrestling Media" Gene Jackson is joined by three time former NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion "The Crown Jewel" Chase Owens. Tune in as they discuss Chase's career including: breaking into the business, wrestling for Chikara Pro, his long standing rivalry with Jason Kincaid, the turning point in his career facing Davey Richards, going to Japan and facing the legendary Jushin "Thunder" Liger, being head trainer at Ricky Morton's Wrestling School, his upcoming "dream match" with IWGP Champion AJ Styles, training with Dr. Tom Prichard, Les Thatcher, Lance Storm, and Nigel McGuiness last summer in Charlotte, and much, much more!!

The King of All Wrestling Media Gene Jackson welcomes Scott Hensley to the show this week to talk about his time ring announcing and reporting on wrestling across the Southeast

Tune in as this week Gene Jackson is joined by wrestling legends Tracy Smothers and Bushwhacker Luke Williams as they prepare for the CWA Night of Legends in Ripley MS

This week Gene Jackson welcomes the ProSouth Champion Dameon Ceratone to the show to talk about he got started in the wrestling business.....who influenced him most to get involved with wrestling.....his epic battles with Jimmy Rave, Ace Haven, and more.....his upcoming title defense against Big Tomb at ProSouth Wrestling's Valentine's Day Massacre....and much, much more!!!

This week "The King of All Wrestling Media" welcomes a Texas Wrestling Legend, Rudy Boy Gonzalez. Rudy talks about breaking into the business in Southwest Championship Wrestling for Joe Blanchard, getting training on the side of the highway from Manny Fernandez and Al Perez, and sorts of other fun stories from the formative years of his wrestling career. They also talk about the origins of the Texas Wrestling Academy and being Shawn Michaels' head trainer and how that all came together. Also, insight on TWA's star student Bryan Danielson who would go on to headline WrestleMania 30 as Daniel Bryan! 

This week Gene Jackson is joined by Bobby Blaze.  They discuss Bobby's book "Pin Me, Pay Me! Have boots, Will Travel." as well as his career in wrestling that includes traveling the world, a very successful stint in Smoky Mountain Wrestling, and working under contract to World Championship Wrestling among many other accomplishments. I highly recommend his book whether your a fan or a worker, there's tons of great stories and insight into the business and how it was to work the territories and what Bobby had to do to get his foot in the door in SMW and to get onto international tours. Make sure to check out the interview for stories that weren't included in the book and some great advice and psychology from a man that's "been there and done it."  Great tips for guys that are looking to get their name out there and be seen in other places as well as the importance of "gimmicks" and making money, not just doing it as a free "hobby".  Listen to this episode and share it, I think a lot of people will enjoy it an