Episode 23: Georgia Wrestling 1981 (Tommy Rich wins NWA Title, Andre Breaks Ankle, IWL Outlaws)

It's a MONSTER-Packed edition of Regional Rasslin' this week as Ray Russell & Jammie Ward continue talking Georgia 1981. This week we discuss TOMMY RICH WINNING THE NWA WORLD TITLE (and losing it back to Harley Race). We dig deep into the stories and dispel some of the rumors behind the title change. Plus, Andre the Giant breaks his ankle, a deep-dive into Thunderbolt Patterson's IWL "outlaw" promotion, Georgia Title vacated, Jim Crockett's reaction to the last-minute World Title Changes, Ted Dibiase and the Blue Dot of Doom, The Freebirds wreak havoc, Jim Wilson points blame, Freddie Miller, Chief Jay Strongbow, Big Red, Sunbelt Wrestling, and so much more! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met. Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com Follow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade Follow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Includes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure! Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #023 GEROGIA WRESTLING FOR APRIL 27th - May 3rd, 1981 (w/Guest Co-Host Jammie Ward) It's a MONSTER-Packed edition of Regional Rasslin' this week as we continue talking Georgia 1981. This week we discuss TOMMY RICH WINNING THE NWA WORLD TITLE (and losing it back to Harley Race). We dig deep into the stories and dispel some of the rumors behind the title change. Plus, Andre the Giant breaks his ankle, a deep-dive into Thunderbolt Patterson's IWL "outlaw" promotion, Georgia Title vacated, Jim Crockett's reaction to the last-minute World Title Changes, Ted Dibiase and the Blue Dot of Doom, The Freebirds wreak havoc, Jim Wilson points blame, Freddie Miller, Chief Jay Strongbow, Big Red, Sunbelt Wrestling, and so much more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★