Georgia Rasslin'... On My Mind!

This week on Georgia Rasslin’, Guest Rick Fields is back as he joins host Ray Russell to continue the discusson of Georgia Wrestling history. This week, the duo take a look at some of the happenings covering the years of 1953 – 1955 and include talk of interesting booking patterns, the June Byers/Mildred Burke “screwjob”, the lack of World Title defenses, Georgia’s first Wrestling TV program, the introduction of the Southern Title, Don & Red McIntyre, Jackie Fargo, The Swedish Angel, Verne Gagne, Gorgeous George, Buddy Rogers, Johnny Valentine, Jerry Graham, Baron Leone, Argentina Rocca, Fred Blassie, Pat O’Connor, Ray Villmer, Ida Mae Martinez, Cora Combs, the Mighty Midgets, & much more!

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What is Georgia Rasslin'... On My Mind!?

Georgia Rasslin'... On My Mind! takes a deep dive into the rich history of Georgia Championship Wrestling and the countless stars, stories, rivalries, and moments that helped shape the wrestling business. From legendary stars to forgotten names to classic TV, major angles, and behind-the-scenes history, each episode explores a different piece of Georgia's wrestling legacy. Whether you're a lifelong fan or discovering it for the first time, Georgia wrestling is always on our mind.