Unleashing The Legend: Austin Idol's Rise To Fame

Get ready for an exclusive look into the world of professional wrestling with "The Universal Heartthrob" Austin Idol! In this must-see episode of NWA Presents, Austin Idol recounts his journey to fame and candidly expresses his opinions on his colleagues. You'll also get a glimpse into the history of the NWA with never-before-seen photos and programs. Hosted by the president of the NWA, William Patrick Corgan, this is a shoot interview that no wrestling fan should miss!
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[@anthonylott2047]

Idol is a true smart wrestler in the business.

[@johntucker3750]

These are my favorite things in wrestling right now. Billy and Idol are just killing it.

[@toddsmods.623]

This series is a step in the right direction imo. Pre COVID they were the best promotion going.

[@Bryan-gz9xn]

Idol is one of my favorites,if only for his talent on the mic. By the way, nice mint condition 1975 program. Idol and Rich were also a favorite of mine. It didn't matter if they were tag partners or funding with each other.

[@Bryan-gz9xn]

Fueding

[@garythatcher90]

Raised in Dothan Alabama,every Saturday night I went to the Houston county farm center,to watch Continental championship wrestling.

[@timfrederick9305]

Grew up 15 miles away from Birmingham Alabama.Went to Southeastern -Continental shows at the Boutwell Auditorium.Great times.

[@Lurvy1963]

A treat listening to wrestling legends like Austin Idol talk about the NWA. Part Two of the conversation. I'm sure he'll talk about his appearances in Memphis Wrestling. That's also where some of his historic matches took place. Including the infamous Loser Loses His Hair Match inside a steel cage.

[@user-dc1dr9kr8x]

Thank you billy once again.....your building this thing right, love it

[@bullettoothjosh]

I love how Billy conducts the interview. He's a natural at it and Austin in a natural storyteller We want a part 3 4 5 6 and so on

[@garythatcher90]

No face and heel act.

[@remotetrapper8991]

I think he's annoying as hell. Let Idol tell his stories and keep your mouth shut

[@ballzinferno9793]

I disagree. Idol gives no details and just as Corgan is about to get something out of him he interrupts or changes the subject. I love the attempt, but I want more.

[@remotetrapper8991]

@Ballzinferno I disagree, Idol has plenty to say. If I was Idol, I would tell him to stop interrupting and let me speak !!

[@timfrederick9305]

Billy interrupted way to much.Ruined the interview

[@remotetrapper8991]

Would have been great to see Austin Idol defeat Bob Backlund for the WWWF title. Idol would have been a great sub-in for Superstar Graham !!

[@sitcom1971]

Totally agree even if not winning title just having a series of MSG matches would have been way cool!

[@davidstronach3261]

Ron Fuller has a podcast with Brian Last its on the Arcadian Vanguard network he has Ron tells amazing stories.

[@lane0763]

I love this series ! I grew up in the territory days and I really enjoy hearing the stories.

[@ROIDEDCAPS7868]

THIS IS GOLD FOR US NWANIACS NWA KEEPING WRESTLING HISTORY ALIVE IN 2023...LOVE IT THANK YOU IDOL/WPC!

[@Kleetus_Van_Damm]

I’m going to watch this because Pollo Del Mar told me about it!!!

[@HC-pc6jr]

NWA needs to try to get Jimmy Golden and the Fullers involved somehow someway...

[@michaelrose3101]

Love how Austin, keeps bringing up Australia, l live here. His King Curtis impersonation is as close as you can possibly get. 100 percent.

[@ballzinferno9793]

Best part of the interview

[@mandy018]

Great interview with Austin Idol. Thank you! I hope this series continues.

[@davidstronach3261]

Excellent series put out by the NWA. Also may Jay Briscoe Rest In Peace most of my childhood was spent watching him and Mark tear it up in Ring of Honor and back then they were on HD Net then the Sinclair stations. I remember watching them every Saturday night at 11pm great memories.

[@halmiller6834]

Really enjoyed this part 2!

[@dwightsmith2918]

Again, great stuff and thanks for sharing. It's very interesting.

[@williamnorthrup2335]

Great part two , but wondering if there will be a part three where they discuss Memphis and his feud with Jerry Lawler?

[@dirkjewitt5037]

I'd like to see Austin come back, using the new Pumpkins song, "Beguiled"

[@ironmedsvr]

Wasn't there a live show coming up?

[@boscoblair105]

Austin Idol for President 2024!

[@reginaldjohnson1637]

Austin idol was my favorite!Austin idol and Jerry lawler were rivals

[@brooklynnicole9236]

Idol is still Smokin HOTTT😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@profightsinfo]

Keep these coming!

[@guymelton1094]

Watching CCW in Mobile Alabama on Tv and the my Uncle who was a Shrimper out Bayou La Batre Alabama, him buying ringside seats at the Expo Hall in Mobile if you will baby, Austin was great along with the best in Wrestling, loved it👍😊🇺🇸✌️

[@Daoloth]

This is pretty cool its funny to imagine guy having 3 Bodyslams to win :). I remember when that was a big move though. I was never big on Stan Hansen as mostly he was in Japan anyways. Almost every move I think was like a big deal or finisher when it first started out. Hawk would do that thing about bouncing off and up on the Piledrivers. Road Warriors were always the toughest making it difficult to believe them ever losing. All these stories are fun. I wish I saw this on the debut as Birthday is kinda blah to say least. Instead of Pistachio No Fill Cake ended up with some Blue Cake from Smurf Village or something hehe. Funny if was getting heat had him opening up the show. Though should probably say time of the live Power too :).

[@Kleetus_Van_Damm]

Pollo Del Mar and Silas Mason deserve more work and bookings!!!

[@Lemi-killmister]

The Idol

[@jeffreyk5734]

1979-8, maybe 81. It was not WTBS yet. It was WTCG at the time. Didn't become WTBS for another couple years or so.

[@Lemi-killmister]

Wiw the Idol looks great for his age much much better than flair and hogan hell better than anyone from his era

[@JoeGalliNews]

Enjoy the show! Great conversation!

[@Canadian_Skeptical]

The universal heartslob!!

[@SeguaceDelDiavolo3091]

Jay Briscoe forever

[@David-pt6zk]

The challenger was Bobby Shane and the professional was Doug Gilbert in 1972

[@daveschannel747]

U wanna hear wrestling stories from a true troubadour inside and outside the ring? Go listen to The Rip Rogers and Von Lilas Podcast here on KZbin... Rips been around, around!! Wrestled just about everyone there was to put over.. Awesome heel who had Miss Brenda Britton, whom was his wife, as his valet.. ICW Poffo was most definitely my favorite work of his! The Eye Of The Tiger Match vs Lanny Poffo... then there was the match where Rip lost his hair to Lanny!! That was quite hilarious to see!! Rip spent so much time around the Poffo's, his stories about the family are ao cool hearing... Austin Idol and Rip Rogers had some memorable matches against one another! Ty for the post

[@billyjoe6933]

Austin idol to me was on a the same level or better than any of the wrestlers id rather watch him than alot of them

[@bradanderson9751]

Saw Wildfire Tommy Rich come out from hiding under the ring to interfere in a Lawler/Idol cage match, at the Mid-South Coliseum. They cut The King's hair that night.

[@BIGMANIAN]

Who's the Jimmy Savile lookalike

[@dirkjewitt5037]

Mae was so hot back then

[@daveschannel747]

She was a smoking broad

[@dirkjewitt5037]

What's wrong with Billy's hand?

[@ballzinferno9793]

He's old.

[@jammiebooker6489]

He looks like a better aged Joe Biden 😂

[@mringram]

Ok

[@mrperfecttt001007]

Hated Kevin.

[@mosesmartinez9497]

Host is so annoying. Let the man speak and stop trying to think you know everything. Has an ego himself.

[@davidreece5867]

Well he is the lead singer for the Smashing Pumpkins.

[@perrymason7492]

Idol is a true legend of wrestling the mid south area was set on fire by him 🔥 from his mic work to his work in the ring was nothing short of fantastic we all know who hulk hogan tried to copy idol maina still rules today