Regional Rasslin’ is back with Special Guest Co-Host Vandal Drummond as we begin to talk the dying days of the old LeBell Los Angeles territory! This week we begin to dive into the year of 1980 and discuss an insane amount of topics and talents including… Harley Race vs. Andre the Giant, Al Madril, John Mantell (The Hood), Gordman & Goliath, Dario Romero, Bengali, Mr. Mexico, the Twin Devils, Chief Running Hill, the Mando & Chavo Guerrero vs. Jack & Ray Evans feud, manager Pete Collins, Carlos Mata, Mickey Doyle, “Cowboy” Tom Prichard, Pistol Pete Marquez, booker Tom Renesto, Jeff Walton, Chic Donovan, Cool Cat Clark (The Whip?), Victor Rivera, the return of Pampero Firpo, Apollo Jalisco (El Medico), Dr. Hiro Ota, the evolution of Arias Romero, whose idea was “The Monster”, Lucha Magazines inadvertently ruining LA Storylines, Joe Nova, Frank Monte, & more! Plus, Vandal also cracks the mystery of Luis Mariscal being named “Sweet Brown Sugar” and a special tribute to the recent passing of Tom Hankins.
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