Hosted by Brian Ferguson · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 161 episodes
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Host Brian Ferguson dives deep into looking at the stars, jobbers, managers and promoters of pro wrestling from the past and present. We also discuss the contributions from the locker room of yesteryear who paved the way for success and wealth for the wrestling superstars of today.
Brian Ferguson hosts Bumps and Thumps, a sports show with 161 episodes published.
On this episode, George Schire and I talk with “Killer” KenResnick. Ken talks about how he started out in pro wrestling, replacing GeneOkerlund in the AWA, being awarded the Gordon Solie award and inducted into theGeorge
On this episode, I talk to George about getting interestedin pro wrestling, exchanging programs across the country, and much more! You can purchase the book I wrote on VerneGagne titled: VERNE Inside & Outside the Ropes
On this episode, I talk with Pro Wrestling Historian,author, and host of the Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel podcast, Tony Richards. Tonytalks about how he got interested in pro wrestling, the businesses he workedfor and opera
On this episode, I talk with “Wildcat” Wendall Cooley.Wendall talks about how he started out in pro wrestling, getting his stride, Puerto Rico, and much more! You can follow Wendall Cooley on Fecebook: https://www.facebo
On this episode, I talk with CWF Archivist and GrappleConorganizer, Barry Rose on how he got interested in pro wrestling, GrappleCon andmuch more. Purchase tickets to GrappleCon 3 being held onOctober 25th at the Hilton
On this episode, WFIA Advisor and WFIA Executive Director talk about the history of the WFIA and what the WFIA is doing now and planning for a WFIA convention in the fall of 2026. To find out more about the WFIA, please
On this episode, George and I pay tribute to the "Incredible Hulk" Hogan. Hulk was the most popular pro wrestler in history. Join the WFIA today! Go to www.thewfia.org for more informationYou can purchase the book I wrot
On this episode, I talk with the authors of WILBUR SNYDER The World’s Most Scientific Wrestler Richard Vicek and Steven VerrierIf you would like to purchase WILBUR SNYDER The World’s Most Scientific Wrestler, please go t
On this episode, George Schire and I talk with Les Thatcher.Les Talks about his wrestling career and the WFIA. If you would like to attend the trainingseminar in Waterloo, IA in July and train with Les Thatcher and other
On this episode, George Schire is the special guest host! He interviews Brian Ferguson. Brian talks about how he got to be a fan of pro wrestling, writing the biography of Verne Gagne and much more! You can purchase the
On this episode, George Schire talks about Mid South Wrestling. How the territory struggled, Bill Watts reviving it and much more! Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will b
Podcast with Ed Moondog Morretti On this episode, George Schire and I talk with Ed Morretti. Ed talks about his wrestling career, life outside of wrestling, San Francisco territory and more! Subscribe to our podcast toda
On this episode, I talk with “Jumpin” Jim Brunzell. Jim talks about his wrestling career, life outside of wrestling, and more! Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be gi
On this episode, I talk with “The Third Man” James Beard. James talks about his latest project, working with Texas Style Wrestling and much more! Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouT
On this episode, George Schire and I talk with the son of “The Greatest Wrestler on God’s Green Earth” Justin Race. Justin talks travelling with his dad, growing up, and much more! Subscribe to our podcast today! If you
On this episode, I talk with Wes Maidment. Wes is an avid fan of pro wrestling. He collects newspaper clippings, programs and is a wealth of knowledge in both US and Canadian pro wrestling. Subscribe to our podcast today
On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about “The greatest wrestler on God’s green earth” 8-time NWA world champion, Harley Race! Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 s
On this episode, we talk with Pro Wrestling Historian about the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Hall of Fame! Please support our campaign for the publishing of the biography book about the life of pro wrestling legend Verne Gagn
On this episode, we talk with Impact Pro Wrestling World Heavyweight Champion James Jeffries about his time in pro wrestling! Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be giv
On this episode, Brittani Houghtlen talks about growing up in Ohio, getting into pro wrestling and much more! Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thu
Brian Ferguson
author of the book VERNE: Inside and Outside the Ropes · Furgmar Capital
1 appearance on this show
Harley Race
1 appearance on this show
Lou Thesz
NWA World Champion
1 appearance on this show
Scott Hansen
All Blacks assistant coach · Lead Sigma
1 appearance on this show
Justin Lee
former Army Special Forces Green Beret Veteran · University of Michigan
1 appearance on this show
Big Sean
1 appearance on this show
Jason Jones
Chief Analytics and Data Science Officer · Ready Fence Brisbane & Sunshine Coast
1 appearance on this show
Lex Luger
2025 WWE Hall of Fame inductee
1 appearance on this show
Brian R Solomon
author and podcaster · Arcadian Vanguard Network
1 appearance on this show
Mike Chapman
Managing Director responsible for the Global Business Acceptance Team at A&O Shearman · Loudoun County Sheriff's Office
1 appearance on this show
Keith Elliot Greenberg
New York Times best-selling author and author of many WWE books
1 appearance on this show
Greg Oliver
pro wrestling and ice hockey book author and co-founder/producer of the Slam Wrestling news website · Awaken Ministries
1 appearance on this show
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