Warning - In this episode we cover a court case that deals with child neglect and child abuse. It will be covered in the section on Big Tussie. We have added chapter marks so you can skip this section if you would like.
At the end of 1975 country music agent Buddy Lee and concert promoter Danny Davis teamed up to form a new wrestling promotion that will try to take over the Tennessee Territories. They soon are joined by former 6 time NWA World Champion Lou Thesz. They launched the promotion in early 1976 and shortly after they started they realized they were in trouble. How long does this promotion last? Who all is involved? What cities and towns did they promote? How did the NWA battle them? Just how desperate did they become? We tell you all of this and much more!!!
Plus Beau tells how he first came in contact with Mr. Thesz. Jon has the UWA Master Tapes. You read that right. How much footage survived? You are about to find out! Listen Now
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