Episode #5 Talk with Paul "The Butcher" Vachon

10/31/20 • 48 min

Paul "The Butcher" Vachon is considered a an icon in the tag team division .He started in pro wrestling in 1955 and went on to win with numerous singles and tag team titles with his brother, Maurice “Mad Dog” Vachon in all the major territories. He is best known for competing in the AWA, NWA and Stampede Wrestling promotions. He wrestled until his retirement in 1987. He is a member of the Cauliflower Alley Club, inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (2004) and the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (2010). He is also the author of the four books, the most recent titled: Wrestling in the Past; Life in and out of the ring.

You can find Paul's book on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Wrestling-Past-Life-Out-Ring/dp/1475070683/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1604101566&sr=8-4

You can also follow Paul "The Butcher" Vachon on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/paulthebutchervachon

You can find Paul's book on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Wrestling-Past-Life-Out-Ring/dp/1475070683/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1604101566&sr=8-4

You can also follow Paul "The Butcher" Vachon on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/paulthebutchervachon

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Episode #4 Talk with Bill Apter

Bill Apter is a legend in the Pro Wrestling Magazine world. Bill started as a writer in 1970 working for Mr. Stanley Weston (who he considers his mentor). He also worked as a photographer and reporter. Bill worked his way up and eventually became the senior editor for Mr. Weston's publications. Bill is best known for writing, photographing and publishing for Pro Wrestling Illustrated. We discuss how he got started in the business of pro wrestling, stories about Buddy Rogers, promotions he covered, the COW belt, leaving PWI (Pro Wrestling Illustrated), his induction into the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame (2012) and what Bill is doing now. His book "Is Wrestling Fixed? I Didn't Know It Was Broken!" is on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Is-Wrestling-Fixed-Bill-Apter-audiobook/dp/B01COQ6FSS/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Is+Wrestling+Fixed+I+didnt+know+it+was+Broken&qid=1601601119&s=books&sr=1-1

You can follow Bill on Twitter: @apter1wrestling

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bill.apter

Website: 1wrestling.com

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Episode #6 Talk with George Schire (Part 1)

In part 1 of a two part podcast, I talk to well known Pro Wrestling Historian George Shire. In part 1, George talks about how he grew up in Minnesota and how pro wrestling influenced his life. He also discusses his interactions with pro wrestlers and how he promoted his first pro wrestling at his hometown High School Gymnasium.