Tales From the Mat
1 episode - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsPreserving the half-truths and whole lies that make up the rich tapestry of professional wrestling's tall tales and folklore.
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MAIMED! The Shooter and the Ripper
October 15, 2020 17:57 - 1 hour - 164 MBIn the premiere episode of Tales From the Mat, we view gatekeeping through the lens of a 1930s horror story of wrestling-gone-wrong. We will examine the truth behind the urban legend of Lou Thesz's trainer, George Tragos, injuring a young opponent so severely that his arm needed to be amputated. This audio docudrama features interviews with Gerald Brisco, Dr. Tom Prichard, LuFisto, and Bill Tragos, alongside guest performances by A Very Good Professional Wrestler (formerly known as Dasher H...