Recent Best of Southern States Wrestling Episodes

AMW 200

Appalachian Mountain Wrestling hit the mile stone of 200 episodes of TV last week. I have been with AMW since the planning stages of the promotion. Very proud to have been a small part of the last 200 weeks of TV.

Best of Southern States Wrestling Episode 1

The Southern States Wrestling Network presents The Best of S.S.W. episode 1 hosted by Beau James. Featuring Scott Sterling vs. Justin St. John from Fall Branch, TN May 5, 1995 and Bull Pain w/ Scotty Ace vs. Todd Morton from May 2001 in Kingsport, TN. Plus a look at The Mark Curtis Memorial 2001

My Newest Patreon Podcast

King of Kingsport Patreon Episode 6 - Mailbag

For nearly 90 minutes I answer questions from the listeners including stories on riots, Buddy Landel fighting fans, Pez Whatley and The Junkyard Dog's TV viewing, English Wrestlers wrestling for S.S.W. , unknown territories, Plan B video, and more. Also some thoughts on recent events and Waylon makes his podcast debut.

My Patreon Podcast is only $2.99 a month check it out here https://www.patreon.com/kingofkingsport

More Podcast with Me As A Guest

Here is are some recent Podcast that had me on as a Guest 

Memphis Memories with Randy Hales Episode 75

We continue the Most Memorable Moments of Studio Wrestling as we focus on Power Pro Wrestling Most Memorable Moments and the True, No-Holds Barred story of the WWE's First Developmental Territory.  Beau James talks about the wildest PPW Show ever on Labor Day Weekend 1998.  Derrick King, a PPW Mainstrean from day one joins us for three hours.   We talk Lawler. Dundee, Idol, Jackie,Brian Christopher, Jim Cornette, Freebird Michael Hayes, Kurt Angle, Daniel Bryan, Jimmy Valiant, Brandon Baxter and many more.  The most in depth coverage of PPW Ever.  Beau, Derrick and Randy do the most emotional close ever in the history of the Memphis Memories Podcast.

Listen Here Memphis Memories Episode 75

Shooting the Shiznit with Brian Tramel Episode 327

Beau James joins Brian Tramel for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” On Episode 327, Beau joins BT for the the 3rd annual “Memphis in May” series by talking about carny, growing up as a fan, getting into the business, Power Pro, payoff heat, Buddy Wayne, Jimmy Valiant, Tony Williams, Alan Steel, Derrick King, Brandon Baxter and more ! 

Listen Here Brian Tramel Episode 327

Exile on Badstreet #68: Memphis Mayhem 5-8/84 w/ Beau James

Kris Zellner is joined by Beau James (@kingofkingsport) to talk about the Memphis wrestling scene during the Summer of 1984. We talk about all the Mid-South Coliseum cards during the months of May-August, as well as all the big matches and angles that took place during those months. Beau gives us the rundown on why Bart Batten had to change his name to Mark and dye his hair blonde, the real story behind Randy Savage's issues with Bill Dundee, the death of the New Fabulous Ones, King Kong Bundy breaking a ring at a spot show, and so much more.

This show—and the rest of the Memphis Mayhem series—is dedicated in the memory of Scott Bowden.

Listen Here Exile on Bad Street Episode 68

Between The Sheets Ep. #252: May 27-June 2, 1985 with Beau James

Kris & David are joined by Beau James (@kingofkingsport) to discuss the week that was May 27-June 2, 1985. We talk about the state of the Wrestling Observer, including Dave Meltzer's thoughts on the business at the time as well as an update on how his then-shoot job was affecting his schedule. We also talk about the comings and goings in the AWA, Magnum T.A. being gifted a suit by Ric Flair on World Championship Wrestling, the Garvins heading to Montreal, Mr. Kareem Muhammad taking over over “The Jerry Lawler Show,” big time moves in Mid-South including a Superdome show with Muhammad Ali in The Snowman’s corner, World Class running in Massachusetts, Shawn Michaels coming home to San Antonio, St. Louis wrestling being in trouble, the WWF & NBC having some minor issues, and tons more. A tremendous show, so listen now!!!!

Listen Here Between The Sheets Episode 252

Beau Knows Wrestling - Bristol Herald Courier Story

Thanks to Allen Gregory for the story on me in Saturday's Bristol Herald Courier Newspaper.

Read the story here Beau Knows Wrestling

I have started a Patreon Podcast

I have started a Patreon Podcast where I'm sharing stories of my life in pro wrestling. I do two podcast a month. Below you will see the info on my first 3 episodes. Episode number 4 will be out this week. I will be doing my first mailbag episode in the month of May where I answer questions from my listeners.

The patreon is only $2.99 a month. Join and listen by clicking here https://www.patreon.com/kingofkingsport

Episode 1 - The Birth of Southern States Wrestling

In my first patreon podcast we take a look back to what the East Tennessee Independent (outlaw) Wrestling scene was like in the late 80s and early 90s. The differences between the Knoxville area and The Tri Cities. How thing were ran, promoted, and presented.

My experiences with the Pro Wrestling Association and just how bad things could get. The idea of running an event sparks the birth of a promotion. Who was there to help? Who double crossed us? Who do I still 29 years later refuse to have anything to do with? Who has stuck with me for this long strange trip?

The work that went into the first event in probably the worst arena in the country. How that night changed my life for ever. I'm going to take you through the highs and lows of my earliest days in Pro Wrestling.

Episode 2 - Did I Miss Anything?

One this edition I talk about growing up in Pro Wrestling and how it effected my personal and professional life as an adult. I have a few follow up stories from episode 1 covering Jimmy McKeeian, The Tennessee Warrior, and The Longrider. We also talk how jealousy lead to two fist fights and a third fight I still don't know why it happened 30 years later.

Episode 3 - The Gambler

How is living the life of a wrestler like being a Gambler? On this episode I take you through three of the craziest days in my career. My friend Scotty McKeever was right there with me for them . Find out what happens when the police are called to save a promoter in North Carolina. A year and and half later in Ohio the police once again have to get involved and this time it's much different. What happened when Scotty and I wrestled Aladdin the Genie in a small Utah town? Plus stories on Wahoo McDaniel, Chris Walker, and Scott Sterling.