Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk
Hi, I am Greg Klein, an actor-writer-producer who used to be a professional wrestler. This podcast is a collection of my tales as a pro wrestling fan, newsletter writer, worker and historian.
Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk
Episode 92: The Gorilla Position
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Episode 92: the Gorilla Position
In Episode 92 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, The Gorilla Position, Greg:
Welcomes Brian Solomon back to the show.
Greg and Brian:
Discuss Brian's wresting fandom, his WWE career and his preference for early 1990s wrestling to the late 90s stuff.
Talk all things Gorilla Monsoon, including his somewhat forgotten 1960s in-ring career, his importance to Black Saturday and his relationship with Vinnie McMahon.
Look at his relationship with Bobby "the Brain" Heenan.
Wonder about a WWF with Gorilla in charge.
See the WWF evolution through the eyes of Gorilla.
Lay out the tragic last years of his life.
Check out Greg's column about Morris Sigel on Slam Wrestling. https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2024/10/11/guest-column-elect-morris-sigel-to-the-observer-hall-of-fame/
Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk is sponsored by Greg and his written work. His newest release, "Sunset Painting & The Sun, Two Plays by Greg Klein," is on Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com, as are his previous books: The Junkyard Dog biography, "The King of New Orleans" and the historic fiction, sports novel, "The Paper Tigers, How Eight Guys from the Streets of Philadelphia Became Professional Baseball Players for One Day."