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March 20, 2025 155 mins

On this episode Beau and Jon take a deep dive into the first part of promoter/manager Bert Prentice's career (early life to 1990). How did Bert get involved in wrestling? Who was Shirley Dillon? Other than pro wrestling what was Bert promoting? Where did Bert promote in the 80s? What young wrestlers did Bert help? Who stole North Dakota from Bert? What did Tully Blanchard vs. Ricky Steamboat draw in 1989? Bert worked for NASA!?! How did Bert end up in Kansas?

Also, Beau and Jon talk about Darkside of The Ring, news stories this week over the years. and a different kind of Jimmie story. All of this and much more!

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