Episode 22 - September 1983

About this episode

The episode explores the growth of the outlaw/independent wrestling movement in September 1983 and discusses key figures and events from that time.

On this episode Jon and Beau take you back to September 1983. This is in the time range that the outlaw/independent movement begins to rapidly grow. Regions and cities that here booming with territory action just a short time before are now being battled over by starts ups. What cities had a three-way battle being fought by the WWF, NWA, and an outlaw?> How many "world Champions" were in pro wrestling at this time? Which former territory stars are now pioneering the outlaw scene? All of this and much more! Plus, Beau and Jon discuss the Raja Jackson deal in California, a new Jimmie Story, and Outlaw name or not? Coming Soon Outlaws to Independents, Southern States Wrestling, and Beau James T-Shirts to Tee KO | Support Your Favorite Fighters If you would like to make a donation to this podcast you can with PayPal to kingofkingsport@gmail.com THANKS! If you have not already, please follow us on https://www.youtube.com/@OutlawstoIndependents X - @OutlawsPod Facebook and Instagram - Outlaws to Independents Beau's patreon podcast Beau James | creating Podcast about my life in pro wrestling & classic pro wrestling | Patreon.com/kingofkingsport signed copies of Beau's books…

People in this episode

Host: Beau

Guest: Jon

Topics covered

• wrestling history
• outlaw movement
• territory battles
• pro wrestling champions
• independent wrestling

Keywords

• outlaw wrestling
• independent wrestling
• September 1983
• pro wrestling champions
• territory action

Sponsors

Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WWF, NWA, Southern States Wrestling, Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network

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