Episode 32: The Farm Accident Heard Round the World, Part 2
In Episode 32 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, Greg:
Revisits the most popular episode of the podcast so far, looking at two new perspectives on the missed Dory Funk Jr. vs Jack Brisco NWA title match in Houston on March 2, 1973.
Looks at Brisco, the autobiography by Jack Brisco from Crowbar Press and explores Brisco's complex feelings about the Funk family.
Talks about how Brisco had to be rebuilt as a championship contender after missing his title shot.
Reads Brisco's thoughts on Dory Funk Jr's accident and the alleged injuries he suffered.
Explains who Brisco thought was the real King of Houston wrestling.
Looks at one more perspective on the missed NWA title match, from Dory Funk Sr's other son, Dory Jr's brother, Terry Funk.
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