Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News

Welcome Aaron Gartlan to the When It Was Cool Podcast Network for Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News! SECW Action News looks back at Southeastern Wrestling from the Dothan studio before the transition to Continental Championship Wrestling featuring Ric Flair, Ron Fuller, Bob Armstrong, Lord Humongous, Austin Idol, The RAT Patrol, Bill Ash, and many others. Aaron discusses his life growing up in Dothan, AL as a fan of SECW and much more!

Remembering Hulk Hogan's Time in the Southeast 08/06/2025

Remembering Hulk Hogan's Time in the Southeast Aaron Gartlan returns today with a look back at the late Hulk Hogan's time early in his career in the Gulf Coast / Southeastern wrestling areas along with some news coverage from the area on his death. Shortly after debuting in Florida after training with Hiro Matsuda, Terry Bollea came to the Ron Fuller owned Southeastern Wrestling where he picked up the name 'The Hulk'. Hulk Hogan headlined the largest show ever put together by Southeastern against Andre the Giant in a football stadium in Dothan, Alabama. Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit /episode/index/show/382694f1-a912-4fd3-92f7-75145f50323c/id/37707430

June 6th, 1981 - SECW television - "...Kenny tried to wake him up..." 07/31/2025

June 6th, 1981 - SECW television - "...Kenny tried to wake him up..." On this edition of Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News podcast available on the When It Was Cool Podcast Network, Aaron Gartlan of Gartlan Injury Law comes to review the June 6th, 1981, edition of SECW television. Aaron discusses the Junkyard Dog from Mid-South Wrestling, Robert Fuller being injured and maybe having BRAIN DAMAGE, that and so much more! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit /episode/index/show/382694f1-a912-4fd3-92f7-75145f50323c/id/37621095

A Discussion of SECW and Continental Wrestling 07/23/2025

A Discussion of SECW and Continental Wrestling Today, pro wrestling author and historian Karl Stern has a discussion with Southeastern Wrestling historian and collector Aaron Gartlan about SECW and Continental wrestling including the difference between growing up watching pro wrestling in north Alabama verses south Alabama and the old Gulf Coast promotion verses Nick Gulas north Alabama territory and how Ron Fuller unified it all in October 1980. Plus, tons more on the talent, announcers, booking and more for SECW and Continental wrestling. Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit /episode/index/show/382694f1-a912-4fd3-92f7-75145f50323c/id/37521725

Episode 24 - May 30th, 1981 SECW TV 07/16/2025

Episode 24 - May 30th, 1981 SECW TV On this edition of Southeastern Championship Action News Podcast, Aaron Gartlan dives into the May 30th, 1981, edition of SECW TV! Mr. Olympia forfeited the U.S. Junior Heavyweight Championship after defeating Stan Lane for being a couple of pounds overweight, Mr. Saito captured the Alabama Heavyweight Championship over the weekend, and so much more! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit /episode/index/show/382694f1-a912-4fd3-92f7-75145f50323c/id/37428980

Karl and Aaron Talk Continental Wrestling 07/09/2025

Karl and Aaron Talk Continental Wrestling On this episode of Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News Podcast, pro wrestling author and historian Karl Stern talks Continental wrestling history with Aaron Gartlan plus a variety of other topics. Ron Fuller's Southeastern Championship Wrestling became Continental Wrestling in June 1985 and is considered the best 'forgotten' territory. Join us as we talk the history of this great pro wrestling company! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit #wrestling #history #sport #sports #Alabama #Dothan #Florida #Pensacola #WWE #AEW #NXT #ROH #NJPW #NWA #luchalibre /episode/index/show/382694f1-a912-4fd3-92f7-75145f50323c/id/37349445

NWA Great American Bash Southeastern 07/02/2025

NWA Great American Bash Southeastern Aaron Gartlan, host of SECW Action News Podcast, has a series of great questions about Southeastern and Continental Wrestling super cards. Aaron asks pro wrestling historian and author Karl Stern about some hypothetical and real Southeastern and Continental super shows including the NWA Great American Bash. Join us for this fun look at pro wrestling history! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit /episode/index/show/382694f1-a912-4fd3-92f7-75145f50323c/id/37260250

P-A-N-E, Pain 06/25/2025

P-A-N-E, Pain Aaron Gartlan reviews the May 23, 1981, episode of Southeastern Championship Wrestling. Aaron discusses some pop culture around this time frame, including American Bandstand, Rick Springfield and "Jesse's Girl," and discussed Mr. Olympia's debut on SECW TV! Also, one of the best (or worst) promos in SECW history by Randy Rose of the Midnight Express. Plus: Mr. Saito, Ken Lucas, Ron and Robert Fuller, Bob and Brad Armstrong, Stan Lane, and much more. This was an awesome time for the SECW promotion! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit /episode/index/show/382694f1-a912-4fd3-92f7-75145f50323c/id/37150545

May 2, 1981 TV Review SECW 06/18/2025

May 2, 1981 TV Review SECW Aaron Gartlan returns with a TV review of the May 2, 1981 episode of SECW. Aaron is joined by Eric Darsie from the to discuss this show: Charlie Platt & Les Thatcher hosts... Bob & Brad Armstrong interview and video of steel cage match against Dennis Condrey & Randy Rose... The Shadow (Norvell Austin) returns... Brad Armstrong & The Shadow (Norvell Austin) vs Joe Turner & The Superstar (Ray Harris)...Interviews with Bob & Brad Armstrong & Ken Lucas and Dennis Condrey & Randy Rose... Mr. Saito & Stan Lane vs Roy Lee Welch & Burrhead Jones... Stan Lane & Mr. Saito interview with video of Saito verses Paul Orndorff for the NWA Alabama title... Bob & Brad Armstrong interview... Dennis Condrey & Randy Rose interview... Jimmy Golden & Ron Bass interview... Mr. Saito & Stan Lane interview... Jerry Stubbs & Ken Lucas vs Don Carson & Ron Maxwell... Stan Lane & Mr. Saito and Jerry Stubbs interview... Ron Fuller & Burrhead Jones vs Jimmy Golden & Ron Bass by DQ... Run in by Robert Fuller for the save... Ron & Robert Fuller interview... Jimmy Golden & Ron Bass interview... Brawl between Ron & Robert Fuller and Jimmy Golden & Ron Bass... (Referee: Bruce Sorenson) Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit /episode/index/show/382694f1-a912-4fd3-92f7-75145f50323c/id/37060625

Aaron and Eric Discuss Southeastern and Continental Wrestling 06/11/2025

Aaron and Eric Discuss Southeastern and Continental Wrestling This week Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News host Aaron Gartlan is joined by Eric Darsie from the to discuss a variety of topics concerning Southeastern Championship Wrestling, Continental Championship Wrestling, and their experience watching pro wrestling during the era. Ron Fuller's SECW grew out of a merger between Ron Fuller's Knoxville promotion and Gulf Coast wrestling out of Mobile when, in October 1980, the promotion expanded north from Florida to Tennessee offering some of the best pro wrestling action ever. Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit /episode/index/show/382694f1-a912-4fd3-92f7-75145f50323c/id/36961390

Karl Stern Talks the Change from Gulf Coast to SECW 06/04/2025

Karl Stern Talks the Change from Gulf Coast to SECW This week on Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News podcast, host Aaron Gartlan has a question for pro wrestling historian Karl Stern about late 1970s Alabama and the change over from the Field's brother's Gulf Coast Wrestling to Ron Fuller's SECW. What was the cultural scene like in Alabama during this era and how did Gulf Coast and SECW tap into that? Plus, tons more about SECW and Continental wrestling. /episode/index/show/382694f1-a912-4fd3-92f7-75145f50323c/id/36850365

Taking Those Dollars and Cents to the Bank 05/28/2025

Taking Those Dollars and Cents to the Bank Aaron Gartlan has another SECW TV show review from April 18, 1981, called: Taking Those Dollars and Cents to the Bank. Aaron is covering the following show: Charlie Platt & Les Thatcher hosts... Dennis Condrey defeated Roy Lee Welch...Bob & Brad Armstrong interview...Dennis Condrey & Randy Rose and Bob & Brad Armstrong interview... Interview with Jerry Stubbs & Ken Lucas and Stan Lane & Ron Bass...Jerry Stubbs defeated Sonny Driver... Stan Lane video verses Robert Gibson... Bob & Brad Armstrong interview... Dennis Condrey & Randy Rose interview... Paul Orndorff defeated Joe Turner via DQ when Mr. Saito attacks him... Interviews with Mr. Saito and Paul Orndorff... Jimmy Golden interview and video verses Ron Fuller... Jimmy Golden defeated Burrhead Jones... Jimmy Golden interview... Ron Fuller training video with Ken Lucas... Ron Bass & Jimmy Golden and Ron Fuller & Ken Lucas interviews ... (Referee: Bruce Sorenson) Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit /episode/index/show/382694f1-a912-4fd3-92f7-75145f50323c/id/36756730

Aaron and Karl Discuss the Change-Over to Continental 05/21/2025

Aaron and Karl Discuss the Change-Over to Continental We have a unique show for you today. SECW Action News host Aaron Gartlan has a series of questions for pro wrestling historian and SECW fan Karl Stern centered around the change-over in June 1985 when Southeastern Championship Wrestling changed to Continental Championship Wrestling. How did the Wrestling Observer cover it? How did fans feel at the time? Was there a potential big TV deal involved? Why did it happen? Plus, tons more pro wrestling history in this new show! Support us on Patreon - Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit SECW #prowrestling #NWA #WWE #history #Alabama #Dothan #Birmingham #WhenItWasCool /episode/index/show/382694f1-a912-4fd3-92f7-75145f50323c/id/36658210

Diving Deep Into Wrestling History 05/14/2025

Diving Deep Into Wrestling History Aaron Gartlan's outstanding Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News returns this week with a special history of wrestling episode by pro wrestling historian Karl Stern discussing more about southern professional wrestling and the history of Ron Fuller's outstanding SECW promotion out of Pensecola, Florida. Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit /episode/index/show/382694f1-a912-4fd3-92f7-75145f50323c/id/36565130

Ken Timbs Special 05/07/2025

Ken Timbs Special Today we have a special show for you. Host Aaron Gartlan goes through the life and career of southern journeyman wrestler Gentleman Ken Timbs. Ken Timbs was a former NWA U.S. Junior champion for Continental Wrestling and often worked the SECW TV tapings. He was also a mentor to When It Was Cool's own Karl Stern. Today, both Aaron and Karl share their thoughts and memories on Gentleman Ken Timbs (El Fabuloso Blonde in Mexico). Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit /episode/index/show/382694f1-a912-4fd3-92f7-75145f50323c/id/36473015

An Ace in the Hole 04/30/2025

An Ace in the Hole Aaron Gartlan returns with another break down of the SECW Alabama territory from April 11, 1981, with a television show featuring the Midnight Express, Bob Armstrong, Brad Armstrong, Ron Bass, Roy Lee Welch, Paul Orndorff, Ron Fuller, Mr. Saito, Jimmy Golden and others. SECW is building toward one of the hottest territorial pro wrestling periods ever! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit /episode/index/show/382694f1-a912-4fd3-92f7-75145f50323c/id/36374305

Karl Discusses Pro Wrestling History Research 04/23/2025

Karl Discusses Pro Wrestling History Research Aaron Gartlan will return next week with a review of an episode of SECW. This week, pro wrestling historian Karl Stern laments the state of wrestling history research but also is excited about it taking a different form. Karl talks about some great historians and researchers and then covers the current status of the Southeastern Wrestling results project. /episode/index/show/382694f1-a912-4fd3-92f7-75145f50323c/id/36279805

The Tide is Turning a Little Bit 04/16/2025

The Tide is Turning a Little Bit Aaron Gartlan returns for a look back at the April 4, 1981, episode of Ron Fuller's Southeastern Championship Wrestling. This edition of SECW featured matches and promos with Brad Armstrong, the Midnight Express, Mr. Saito, Jerry Stubbs, Bob Armstrong, Les Thornton, Ken Lucas, Ron Bass, Robert Fuller, and Jimmy Golden. SECW is ramping up during this era, check it out! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit /episode/index/show/382694f1-a912-4fd3-92f7-75145f50323c/id/36190430

NWA Southeastern Wrestling Results Project 04/09/2025

NWA Southeastern Wrestling Results Project Aaron Gartlan presents from the Karl Stern History of Wrestling library; Karl takes a look at the ongoing and television shows from the early 1980's. Also, Karl talks about the death of the Mongolian Stomper in 2016 and more. /episode/index/show/382694f1-a912-4fd3-92f7-75145f50323c/id/36071585

The Tide Can Turn at Any Second 04/02/2025

The Tide Can Turn at Any Second Aaron Gartlan returns with a look back at the March 28, 1981, episode of SECW featuring Jimmy Golden, Ron Bass, Ken Lucas, Jerry Stubbs, Randy Rose, Dennis Condrey, Bob Armstrong, Paul Orndorff, Mr. Saito, Robert Gibson, and more. This was a red-hot time for southern pro wrestling and Southeastern was really getting cranked up! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit /episode/index/show/382694f1-a912-4fd3-92f7-75145f50323c/id/35977890

Karl Stern Discusses Southern Wrestling 03/26/2025

Karl Stern Discusses Southern Wrestling Aaron Gartlan will return next week with a new episode review from SECW. This week, he has asked wrestling historian Karl Stern to post a previous podcast where Karl discusses his time watching SECW and later promoting shows where several of the SECW and Continental Wrestling crew were used and much more. /episode/index/show/382694f1-a912-4fd3-92f7-75145f50323c/id/35872500

International Sports, Inc. 03/19/2025

International Sports, Inc. Aaron Gartlan returns with a detailed look at the March 21, 1981, edition of SECW from the TV studio in Dothan, Alabama. On this edition featured wrestling stars discussed include Stan Lane, Robert Gibson, Brad Armstrong, Bob Armstrong, Mr. Saito, Dennis Condrey, Randy Rose, Norvell Austin, Paul Orndorff, Jerry Stubbs, Ron Bass, Ken Lucas, Jimmy Golden, and more! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit /episode/index/show/382694f1-a912-4fd3-92f7-75145f50323c/id/35778210

All the Marbles Up Right Here on TV! 03/12/2025

All the Marbles Up Right Here on TV! Aaron Gartlan returns with the 12th episode of Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News looking back at the February 21, 1981, episode of SECW from Dothan, AL! This episode features matches, interview, and angles with Bob Armstrong, Ken Lucas, Jimmy Golden, Oki Shikina, Paul Orndorff, Dennis Condrey, Randy Rose, Mr. Saito, Norvel Austin, Stan Lane, Brad Armstrong, Roy Lee Welch, and more! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit /episode/index/show/382694f1-a912-4fd3-92f7-75145f50323c/id/35661460

All the Marbles Up Right Here on TV! 03/12/2025

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Special: SECW Audio Documentary 03/05/2025

Special: SECW Audio Documentary Aaron has taken this week off in order to do research and record some new episodes. He will be back next week. Today he has asked me to re-release my (Karl Stern) old Southeastern Championship Wrestling Audio Documentary which covers the history of the promotion, as well as interviews with some special guests. This show is an excellent jumping on point for new listeners and those who have an interest in one of the best promotions from the territorial era! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit /episode/index/show/382694f1-a912-4fd3-92f7-75145f50323c/id/35547270

Retribution is at Hand... 02/26/2025

Retribution is at Hand... Aaron Gartlan returns with a look back at the February 14, 1981 edition of SECW from Dothan, Alabama! This episode titled, Retribution is at Hand... features discussion about Brad Armstrong, Jerry Stubbs, Ron Bass, Paul Orndorff, Ken Lucas, Don Curtis, Oki Shikina, Dennis Condrey, Randy Rose, Mr. Saito, Bob Armstrong, Jimmy Golden, and more! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit /episode/index/show/382694f1-a912-4fd3-92f7-75145f50323c/id/35440590

Another Shock to the Wrestling World 02/19/2025

Another Shock to the Wrestling World Aaron Gartlan returns for a look at the February 17, 1981, episode of SECW from the Dothan Studios featuring Jimmy Golden, Mr. Wrestling II, Ray Harris, Bob Armstrong, Mr. Saito, Ron Bass, Randy Rose, Dennis Condrey, Paul Orndorff, and more! This is the early days of SECW after its expansion into north Alabama. The promotion is beginning to crank up and over the next four years would be one of the most interesting promotions in pro wrestling and ultimately evolve into Continental Wrestling! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit /episode/index/show/382694f1-a912-4fd3-92f7-75145f50323c/id/35352545

An Outstanding Hour of Professional Wrestling 02/12/2025

An Outstanding Hour of Professional Wrestling Aaron Gartlan returns with episode Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News Podcast titled An Outstanding Hour of Professional Wrestling from Dothan, Al television from January 31, 1981. This episode features appearances, matches, and angles by Jimmy Golden, Bob Armstrong, Mr. Saito, Jerry Stubbs, Brad Armstrong, Roy Lee Welch, Norvell Austin, Randy Rose, Dennis Condrey, Paul Orndorff, and more. An amazing look back on an incredible 1980s territory! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit /episode/index/show/382694f1-a912-4fd3-92f7-75145f50323c/id/35257470

Big News From Don Curtis 02/05/2025

Big News From Don Curtis Aaron Gartlan welcomes us back with Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News taking a look at the January 24, 1981 SECW TV show titled Big News from Don Curtis. Among the man wrestling stars discussed on today's show are: Dennis Condrey, Randy Rose, Norvell Austin, Paul Orndorff, Jimmy Golden, Brad Armstrong, Bob Armstrong, Mr. Saito, Roy Lee Welch, Ron Bass, and more. Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit /episode/index/show/382694f1-a912-4fd3-92f7-75145f50323c/id/35163185

He's a Good Man Now 01/29/2025

He's a Good Man Now Aaron Gartlan returns with more SECW reviews. Today he looks back at the January 17, 1981 episode of Southeastern wrestling. On this show we see discussed or in action: Jimmy Golden, Brad Armstrong, Dennis Condrey, Randy Rose, Mr. Saito, Paul Orndorff, Rick Gibson, Ron Bass, Ken Timbs, Jerry Stubbs, and more. SECW begins to find it's look and style and soon is one of the best storytelling promotions in the world! Gartlan Law- Aggressive Advocacy. Life Changing Results. Visit /episode/index/show/382694f1-a912-4fd3-92f7-75145f50323c/id/35068305

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