Episode 59: Professional Wrestling Stories w/ Barry Cooper

02/25/22 • 73 min

We speak with Barry Cooper, British professional wrestler from Brighton, with more than a few stories. Before I go on, Barry has upcoming shows on the 12th and 26th of March and 2nd of April, so get in touch with him on Instagram at @barry.cooper.566. We speak with Barry about the strange world of British pro wrestling, his experiences from the 60s to the present day, and recall some legends of the past. Hope you enjoy!

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