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Fannin’s Flashbacks – Audio Only – Episode 17 – AMA w/ Tripping Balls pt 2

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Episode 17 of Fannin’s Flashbacks is live! On this episode, it’s part two of the marathon ask Jim anything extravaganza. Guest host, Tripping Balls, got to put Jim on the hot seat and really dig up the dirt. The topics of conversation on this episode include BB Walls, Shaq Daddy vs Jim for biggest screwup on an elbow drop/leg drop in a match. Jim’s thoughts on Thumbtack Jack aren’t for the faint of heart. What did Jim really think about Tripping Balls’ dad, Crusher Bones? What really happened with Big Vision and the missing show footage? What were Jim’s feelings when Danny Daniels, Dave Prazak, and Brad Bradley quit IWA on a show he was in charge while Ian was at a different show? All this and more on this episode!

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Episode 17 of Fannin’s Flashbacks is live! On this episode, it’s part two of the marathon ask Jim anything extravaganza. Guest host, Tripping Balls, got to put Jim on the hot seat and really dig up the dirt. The topics of conversation on this episode include BB Walls, Shaq Daddy vs Jim for biggest screwup on an elbow drop/leg drop in a match. Jim’s thoughts on Thumbtack Jack aren’t for the faint of heart. What did Jim really think about Tripping Balls’ dad, Crusher Bones? What really happened with Big Vision and the missing show footage? What were Jim’s feelings when Danny Daniels, Dave Prazak, and Brad Bradley quit IWA on a show he was in charge while Ian was at a different show? All this and more on this episode!

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Fannin’s Flashbacks – Audio Only – Episode 16 – AMA w/ Tripping Balls pt 1

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Episode 16 of Fannin’s Flashbacks is live! On this episode, the tables are turned on Jim and this time he is the one being interviewed. Guest host, Tripping Balls, got to put Jim on the hot seat and really dig up the dirt. Hear about an alleged drug dealer trying to launder money thru IWA that almost ended up with buying a theater in New Albany to run shows. Did Jim really beat up Atomic Dog that led to Tracy Smothers calling him the “toughest damn ring announcer in the business”? What was the meanest thing Ian Rotten ever said to him? What does Jim think about comedy wrestling and interpromotional feuds? All this and more on this episode!

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Episode 16 of Fannin’s Flashbacks is live! On this episode, the tables are turned on Jim and this time he is the one being interviewed. Guest host, Tripping Balls, got to put Jim on the hot seat and really dig up the dirt. Hear about an alleged drug dealer trying to launder money thru IWA that almost ended up with buying a theater in New Albany to run shows. Did Jim really beat up Atomic Dog that led to Tracy Smothers calling him the “toughest damn ring announcer in the business”? What was the meanest thing Ian Rotten ever said to him? What does Jim think about comedy wrestling and interpromotional feuds? All this and more on this episode!

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Fannin’s Flashbacks – Audio Only – Episode 15 – Spyder Nate Webb

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Episode 15 of Fannin’s Flashbacks is LIVE! On this episode, Jim sits down with the former 2X IWA Mid South Light Heavyweight Champion, 2002 KOTDM runner-up, The Teenage Dirtbag himself: Nate “Spyder” Webb or is it “Spyder” Nate Webb? After 25 years, Jim still doesn’t know who Nate is!!!
Nate talks about breaking into the business and then IWA with a couple big lies and a leap of faith. The tremendous run he had in 2002 working Chris Hero, making the finals of the KOTDM, entering TPI, winning the light heavyweight title, and going to Europe on a tour with Lex Luger, Sting, Konnan, and more. Jim and Nate talk about the 2003 KOTDM entrance that almost led to them fighting at the show and they try to answer the question of what would have happened if they had joined forces at the height of their powers…was Nate popular enough to turn Jim babyface or was Jim hated enough to turn Nate heel? All that and more on episode 15!

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Episode 15 of Fannin’s Flashbacks is LIVE! On this episode, Jim sits down with the former 2X IWA Mid South Light Heavyweight Champion, 2002 KOTDM runner-up, The Teenage Dirtbag himself: Nate “Spyder” Webb or is it “Spyder” Nate Webb? After 25 years, Jim still doesn’t know who Nate is!!!
Nate talks about breaking into the business and then IWA with a couple big lies and a leap of faith. The tremendous run he had in 2002 working Chris Hero, making the finals of the KOTDM, entering TPI, winning the light heavyweight title, and going to Europe on a tour with Lex Luger, Sting, Konnan, and more. Jim and Nate talk about the 2003 KOTDM entrance that almost led to them fighting at the show and they try to answer the question of what would have happened if they had joined forces at the height of their powers…was Nate popular enough to turn Jim babyface or was Jim hated enough to turn Nate heel? All that and more on episode 15!

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Fannin’s Flashbacks – Audio Only – Episode 14 – TANK

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Episode 14 of Fannin’s Flashbacks is LIVE! On this episode, Jim sits down with the 2005 IWA Deep South KOTDM, former IWA Mid South Deathmatch Champion and multiple time former NWA Wildside/Anarchy tag team champion: TANK!

Tank talks about growing up going to wrestling shows with his dad after watching Masked Superstar attack Mr. Wrestling II and then a full circle moment in his life when he got to wrestle the man who portrayed the Masked Superstar on an IWA Mid-South show in 2007! We also talk War Games in IWA compared to the ones he did in NWA Wildside/Anarchy. The turmoil behind the Deep South KOTDM tournament getting shut down by police. What were the differences between working for CZW and working for IWA? The story behind Low Ki taking his Deathmatch title belt at a show since Ian owed Low Ki money. All that and more on this episode.

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Episode 14 of Fannin’s Flashbacks is LIVE! On this episode, Jim sits down with the 2005 IWA Deep South KOTDM, former IWA Mid South Deathmatch Champion and multiple time former NWA Wildside/Anarchy tag team champion: TANK!

Tank talks about growing up going to wrestling shows with his dad after watching Masked Superstar attack Mr. Wrestling II and then a full circle moment in his life when he got to wrestle the man who portrayed the Masked Superstar on an IWA Mid-South show in 2007! We also talk War Games in IWA compared to the ones he did in NWA Wildside/Anarchy. The turmoil behind the Deep South KOTDM tournament getting shut down by police. What were the differences between working for CZW and working for IWA? The story behind Low Ki taking his Deathmatch title belt at a show since Ian owed Low Ki money. All that and more on this episode.

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Fannin’s Flashbacks – Audio Only – Episode 13b – “Mean” Mitch Page

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Episode 13B of Fannin’s Flashbacks is LIVE! On this episode, Jim is still with former 3x IWA Mid South heavyweight champion, former 3x IWA Mid South Tag Team champion, 2002 MAW Hardcore Cup winner, 2006 King of the Death Matches and Jim’s “RIDE OR DIE” partner in professional wrestling, “Mean” Mitch Page. This is the one that we’ve all been waiting for and they recorded so long that we split it into TWO weeks.

On this second installment, the episode starts with Mitch telling the full story behind the clock incident and how it was his fault. While their falling out was not about the clock incident, it is this conversation that led to me reaching out to Pondo after we finished recording and letting him know that now was the time to mend fences and gave him Mitch’s phone number and they have buried the hatchet since this was recorded on New Year’s Day. Give me the next FIFA PEACE PRIZE!!! Mitch talks very candidly about his feud with Corporal Robinson and his true feelings on the matches. Mitch talks about which KOTDM tournament he really wanted to win and how at first he refused to win it in 2006 and how close it came to not happening. We also discuss his ribs on Chris Candido, Too Cold Scorpio, and Buff Bagwell. We also discuss our appreciation to GCW and Brett Lauderdale for putting Mean and Hard into the HOF last summer. All that and more on this part of the episode.

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Episode 13B of Fannin’s Flashbacks is LIVE! On this episode, Jim is still with former 3x IWA Mid South heavyweight champion, former 3x IWA Mid South Tag Team champion, 2002 MAW Hardcore Cup winner, 2006 King of the Death Matches and Jim’s “RIDE OR DIE” partner in professional wrestling, “Mean” Mitch Page. This is the one that we’ve all been waiting for and they recorded so long that we split it into TWO weeks.

On this second installment, the episode starts with Mitch telling the full story behind the clock incident and how it was his fault. While their falling out was not about the clock incident, it is this conversation that led to me reaching out to Pondo after we finished recording and letting him know that now was the time to mend fences and gave him Mitch’s phone number and they have buried the hatchet since this was recorded on New Year’s Day. Give me the next FIFA PEACE PRIZE!!! Mitch talks very candidly about his feud with Corporal Robinson and his true feelings on the matches. Mitch talks about which KOTDM tournament he really wanted to win and how at first he refused to win it in 2006 and how close it came to not happening. We also discuss his ribs on Chris Candido, Too Cold Scorpio, and Buff Bagwell. We also discuss our appreciation to GCW and Brett Lauderdale for putting Mean and Hard into the HOF last summer. All that and more on this part of the episode.

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Fannin’s Flashbacks – Audio Only – Episode 13a – “Mean” Mitch Page

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Episode 13A of Fannin’s Flashbacks is LIVE! On this episode, Jim sits down with a former 3x IWA Mid South heavyweight champion, former 3x IWA Mid South Tag Team champion, 2002 MAW Hardcore Cup winner, 2006 King of the Death Matches and Jim’s “RIDE OR DIE” partner in professional wrestling, “Mean” Mitch Page. This is the one that we’ve all been waiting for and they recorded so long that we split it into TWO weeks. On this first installment, Mitch talks about how his Papaw introduced him to professional wrestling, how his buddy in radio introduced him to IWA Mid South, and why he decided to give becoming a professional wrestler a try. Hear the HILARIOUS story of an underage Mitch Page going to a bar to fight a bear and what happened to his buddy Noodle when he went second and broke every single rule that was given on what NOT to do to the bear! Jim and Mitch discuss April Blood Showers 1998…the first time for both of them to get into an IWA ring and be part of an angle as Bull Pain beats both of them into the business and hear how Jim almost died on his very first bump in the ring. Mitch and Jim share some Mark Wolf and Rollin Hard stories as they pay respects to their fallen friends. This part of the episode ends with Mitch Page burying the hatchet with an old friend and ending over 20 years of animosity so it was the perfect way to end part 1. All that and more on this part of the episode.

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Episode 13A of Fannin’s Flashbacks is LIVE! On this episode, Jim sits down with a former 3x IWA Mid South heavyweight champion, former 3x IWA Mid South Tag Team champion, 2002 MAW Hardcore Cup winner, 2006 King of the Death Matches and Jim’s “RIDE OR DIE” partner in professional wrestling, “Mean” Mitch Page. This is the one that we’ve all been waiting for and they recorded so long that we split it into TWO weeks. On this first installment, Mitch talks about how his Papaw introduced him to professional wrestling, how his buddy in radio introduced him to IWA Mid South, and why he decided to give becoming a professional wrestler a try. Hear the HILARIOUS story of an underage Mitch Page going to a bar to fight a bear and what happened to his buddy Noodle when he went second and broke every single rule that was given on what NOT to do to the bear! Jim and Mitch discuss April Blood Showers 1998…the first time for both of them to get into an IWA ring and be part of an angle as Bull Pain beats both of them into the business and hear how Jim almost died on his very first bump in the ring. Mitch and Jim share some Mark Wolf and Rollin Hard stories as they pay respects to their fallen friends. This part of the episode ends with Mitch Page burying the hatchet with an old friend and ending over 20 years of animosity so it was the perfect way to end part 1. All that and more on this part of the episode.

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Fannin’s Flashbacks – Audio Only – Episode 12 – “Mr Insanity” TOBY KLEIN

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Episode 12 of Fannin’s Flashbacks is LIVE! On this episode, Jim sits down with former IWA Mid South Heavyweight Champion and the 2005 King of the Death Matches, and a one night only member of the Fannin Family “Mr. Insanity” Toby Klein. How did Toby Klein decide that deathmatch wrestling was a route that he wanted to pursue? How did Toby make it to IWA and what happened that it wasn’t until the second night of the 2000 KOTDM? Toby talks about throwing the VCR at Necro Butcher’s head at 2003 KOTDM, the rematch at 2004 KOTDM when he had a torn ACL, and finally winning in 2005. Memories of Japan and winning the IWA Mid South Heavyweight title in 2006. All that and more on this episode!

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