Episode #51 of Retro Wrestling with Gene Jackson features Part Two of Gene's conversation with Kurt Beyer (son of legendary masked star The Destroyer) shares the reality behind chasing a wrestling dream, from surviving the brutal All Japan Pro Wrestling dojo system to dealing with backstage politics that changed the course of his career.
In this episode:
- Kurt breaks down the grueling dojo training (1,000+ push-ups, 1,600 sit-ups, and hundreds of bumps daily)
- The truth behind why he was never allowed to be “Destroyer Jr.”
- A behind-the-scenes look at wrestling politics in All Japan
- And the unforgettable moment of teaming with his father in his final matches at the Budokan
- And sooooo much more!
- Plus a peak at Dick Beyer's scene with Dick Murdoch in GRUNT the Wrestling Movie (1985)
From dream… to reality… to full circle.
If you’re a fan of old school wrestling, All Japan, wrestling history, and real behind-the-scenes stories, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
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