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Out of the KC Vault

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Step back into the golden era of professional wrestling with Out of the KC Vault, the definitive audio home for the legendary Kayfabe Commentaries archive. Each week, we unlock the vault to bring you the industry's most honest, raw, and controversial shoot interviews. From the groundbreaking Timeline series to the deep dives of Guest Booker and YouShoot, hear the icons of the ring pull back the curtain like never before. Whether you’re a die-hard purist or a student of the game, join us for a weekly masterclass in wrestling history uncensored and straight from the source.

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Episode thumbnail for Back To The Territories #09 | “The Masked Superstar” Bill Eadie | Georgia

June 19, 2026

Back To The Territories #09 | “The Masked Superstar” Bill Eadie | Georgia

<p>Today much is made about wrestling wars, but how much do wrestling fans know about the “war for Atlanta?” It was very real and saw the biggest stars in wrestling being utilized by the NWA to protect what was seen as an assault on one of its major territories. Standing opposite the Alliance and Jim Barnett was Ann Gunkel, widow of promoter and wrestling star Ray Gunkel.Join host Jim Cornette and Bill Eadie, The Masked Superstar, one of the Georgia territory’s huge stars and bookers, for a trip down Atlanta way. Go inside the Georgia wrestling operation before TBS, Black Saturday, and the Crocketts. Hear the stories surrounding the area’s colorful stars like Tommy Rich, T Bolt Patterson, Freebirds, Mr. Wrestling I and II, Ole Anderson, and so many more. Jump in, we’re heading to Hot-lanta!00:00 The Rise of Professional Wrestling in Georgia01:37 The Golden Era of Georgia Wrestling02:53 The Tragic Death of Ray Gun Gun03:56 The Wrestling War of 197204:43 Jim Barnett&#39;s Influence and the Return of Georgia Championship Wrestling05:55 Introduction to Back to the Territories06:20 Bill Edie&#39;s Journey in Georgia Wrestling08:14 The Wrestling TV Block and Behind the Scenes10:07 The Wrestling War: Personal Experiences14:33 Transition to the Mass Superstar18:38 The Omni and the Wrestling Scene in the 1970s25:54 The Grueling Weekly Schedule of Georgia Wrestlers32:08 Locker Room Stories and Promoter Dynamics46:03 The Importance of Authenticity in Wrestling Personas46:53 The Art of Improvisation in Wrestling47:32 Trust and Confidence Among Wrestlers51:13 The Role of Promos in Building Wrestling Feuds57:39 The Financial Landscape of Wrestling in the Late 70s and Early 80s01:05:41 Challenges and Controversies in Wrestling01:14:59 The Legacy of Wrestling Territories and Events01:22:40 Touring Japan: A Wrestler&#39;s Experience01:23:04 The Rise of TBS and Nationwide Wrestling01:23:54 Ohio Territory Revival01:24:26 Memorable Matches and Venues01:26:50 Dusty Rhodes&#39; Impact and Betrayal01:37:27 The Influence of Roddy Piper01:39:13 Ray Stevens: A Wrestling Legend01:49:52 The Decline of Georgia Wrestling01:51:44 The Fall of Georgia Championship Wrestling02:03:14 Final Thoughts on Georgia Wrestling</p>

Episode thumbnail for Investigative Special #01 | Rebuilding The Sheik

June 12, 2026

Investigative Special #01 | Rebuilding The Sheik

<p>THE IRON SHEIK — Former wrestling star now seeing a resurgence in mainstream popularity due to his outrageousantics.ERIC SIMMS — The Sheik’s longtime manager and handler.Join KayfabeCommentaries on this HILARIOUS and POIGNANT investigative journey inside the rebirth of the Iron Sheik.No punches are pulled as we try to get to the bottom of it all — Are the Internet “shoots” legit? How contrived isevery public appearance now? Is the renewed market- ability a stroke of genius or a stroke of luck?Join us for this wild journey and meet a most unlikely pairing!00:00 The Fate of Pro Wrestlers After the Spotlight00:36 Reinventing a Wrestling Legend: The Iron Sheik01:25 The Iron Sheik&#39;s Feud with Brian Blair04:28 Substance Use in Wrestling10:20 The Iron Sheik&#39;s Internet Fame13:51 Behind the Scenes: Managing the Iron Sheik19:06 Controversial Incidents and Legal Troubles40:31 The Iron Sheik&#39;s Relationship with Hulk Hogan42:39 Hogan and Sheik&#39;s Reunion43:21 Hogan&#39;s Broken Promises46:01 Sheik&#39;s Rant on Bubba the Love Sponge49:21 Sheik on Howard Stern49:39 Ultimate Warrior Confrontation01:03:00 Sheik&#39;s Outburst at Pub 4601:24:31 Sheik&#39;s Financial Struggles01:27:33 Final Thoughts and Promotions</p>

Episode thumbnail for YouShoot #13: The Iron Sheik

June 7, 2026

YouShoot #13: The Iron Sheik

<p>The shoot series that hosts the wildest, most provocative names in the business returns with a guest that fits the series to a tee. The Iron Sheik has a wrestling history as rich as his out-of-the-ring antics. And now he has agreed to answer your questions. And man, did you have ’em!The Sheik takes this one seriously and speaks from the heart, bringing you thoughtful answers, a ton of NEW stories, and the classic YouShoot games will make you cry with laughter.Join the Iron Sheik, manager Eric Simms, and the YouShoot stars…YOU…for this hilarious edition of the show that revolutionized the industry…Kayfabe Commentaries’ YouShoot!0:00:00 Introduction0:01:36 Growing up in Iran0:07:11 Training with Verne Gagne0:08:52 The Iron Sheik&#39;s wrestling boots0:10:20 Ole Anderson&#39;s Screwdriver0:12:35 Offer to Break Hulk Hogan&#39;s Leg0:19:08 Impact of Hulk Hogan on Wrestling0:20:04 Iron Sheik&#39;s Championship and T.N.T Show Skit0:22:32 Support for Iron Sheik0:28:05 Cindy Lauper0:28:17 The Iron Sheik&#39;s Reputation0:31:10 Wrestling Stories0:33:23 The Iron Sheik&#39;s Career and Income0:37:18 Iron Sheik&#39;s partying habits0:40:09 Nikola&#39;s gift at Iron Sheik&#39;s wedding0:44:55 Iron Sheik&#39;s drug use in the past0:47:46 Smoking preferences0:53:05 What&#39;s in the bag game0:55:22 Rehab and reading0:57:29 Iron Sheik&#39;s physical shape0:58:29 Iron Sheik&#39;s steroid use1:02:37 Iron Sheik&#39;s firing from WWE1:10:55 Exploitation in Wrestling Business1:11:53 Eric Sims and Dan Mirati1:13:13 Iron Sheik&#39;s Social Media Accounts1:15:01 Dan mirati&#39;s Fraudulent Business Practices1:18:28 Eric Sims&#39; Relationship with The Iron Sheik1:20:39 Eric Sims&#39; Role1:23:20 Insults and Berating1:27:53 Favorite Jews in Wrestling1:28:44 Iron Sheik&#39;s iPhone App1:31:09 Iron Sheik&#39;s Cartoon1:35:00 Eric Sims and Hall of Fame Induction1:36:39 Did Danny Hodge die?1:37:26 Wild Sheik stories1:43:17 Iron Sheik&#39;s opinion on Larry Zbyszko1:46:01 The Dick Bag Game1:51:10 Brian Blair Controversy1:52:05 The Iron Sheik&#39;s Wrestling Career1:54:15 Iron Sheik&#39;s wrestling career (continued)1:55:00 Wrestlemania three2:00:36 Randy Savage&#39;s claim2:04:02 Iron Sheik&#39;s sexual experiences2:08:13 Iron Sheik&#39;s opinion on female wrestlers2:09:49 The Ho Bag game2:16:08 The Iron Sheik&#39;s Camel Clutch2:20:33 Favorite TV Shows and Music2:21:02 Memories of Bourbon Street</p>

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What is Out of the KC Vault?

Step back into the golden era of professional wrestling with Out of the KC Vault, the definitive audio home for the legendary Kayfabe Commentaries archive. Each week, we unlock the vault to bring you the industry's most honest, raw, and controversial shoot interviews.

From the groundbreaking Timeline series to the deep dives of Guest Booker and YouShoot, hear the icons of the ring pull back the curtain like never before. Whether you’re a die-hard purist or a student of the game, join us for a weekly masterclass in wrestling history uncensored and straight from the source.

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