{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Regional Rasslin' - Territory Talk","title":"Rasslin 141: Memphis Wrestling July 20, 1985 (The Birdman's In Town, Lawler's Karate Kick)","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/65460672\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4517,"description":"The summer of 1985 continues on as Guest Gene Jackson joins host Ray Russell to discuss another week in the Memphis territory, talking July 20th - 26th. Between the lack of overall talent depth and the outdated booking of Tom Renesto, it can be \"hard times\" for the CWA fans right now, but there are some bright spots. As Norvell Austin leaves the territory his partner Koko Ware turns babyface and debuts his \"Birdman\" character, Jerry Lawler apparently learns karate, Terry Taylor wins.. then loses the International Title, Bota the Witchdoctor continues his Southern Title reign vs. David Haskins in a cluster-mess of a match, Big John Harris is making the rounds on the house shows, the duo of Jerry Jarrett & Tojo Yamamoto continue their \"The Way We Were\" tour, praise to Phil Hickerson, Tom Branch in action (nepotism at its finest), and more!\nIf you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia\nYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/gift\nIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 \"VIP Superfan\" Tier, and \"The ULLLTIMATE Tier\", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!\nHELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPAL\nWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopia\nVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com\nFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade\nFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade\nSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/BCMi_SdoDE8QKzjBVByQP9sxew-YubncJXu-aCoGLh4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM1NDkzLzE2NjU5/NDgxNDYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}