David Crockett joins Battle and Eli to take you inside one of the most influential eras in professional wrestling. He shares how losing a coin flip put him behind the microphone, how Tony Schiavone got his start and what it felt like getting nearly turned inside out by Nikita Koloff.

David also discusses the Crockett Cup, the storytelling philosophy behind the NWA and the priceless wrestling history lost in a fire. Plus, he explains why he believes decades of Jim Crockett Promotions footage disappeared following the Turner sale and why the WCW crew proudly called themselves “Ted’s redheaded stepchildren.”

David Crockett joins Battle and Eli to take you inside one of the most influential eras in professional wrestling. He shares how losing a coin flip put him behind the microphone, how Tony Schiavone got his start and what it felt like getting nearly turned inside out by Nikita Koloff.
David also discusses the Crockett Cup, the storytelling philosophy behind the NWA and the priceless wrestling history lost in a fire. Plus, he explains why he believes decades of Jim Crockett Promotions footage disappeared following the Turner sale and why the WCW crew proudly called themselves &ldquo;Ted&rsquo;s redheaded stepchildren.&rdquo;

Battleground Podcast takes wrestling fans beyond the headlines with honest reactions and opinions of the biggest stories across WWE, AEW, TNA and the world of professional wrestling. Hosted by Battle, new episodes drop every Monday and you never know who might stop by!

Follow @battlegroundpodcast and subscribe on YouTube for full interviews, must-see clips and more wrestling talk.

Email the show: battle@iheartmedia.com

Battleground Podcast takes wrestling fans beyond the headlines with honest reactions and opinions of the biggest stories across WWE, AEW, TNA and the world of professional wrestling.&nbsp;Hosted by Battle, new episodes drop every Monday and you never know who might stop by!
Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/battlegroundpodcast/">@battlegroundpodcast</a> and subscribe on YouTube for full interviews, must-see clips and more wrestling talk.
Email the show: <a href="mailto:battle@iheartmedia.com">battle@iheartmedia.com</a>

Battleground Podcast is where wrestling fans get the stories behind the headlines. Hosted by Battle, the show mixes real fan energy, weekly WWE/AEW/TNA reactions, and interviews with the biggest names in pro wrestling. Whether it’s a PLE fallout show, a wild backstage story, or a headline-making conversation with your favorite wrestler, Battleground brings you into the group chat.

Battleground Podcast

Battleground Podcast takes wrestling fans inside the biggest stories from WWE, AEW, TNA, and beyond. Hosted by Battle, the show features weekly reactions, breaking-news discussions, in-depth interviews, and plenty of pro wrestling debate.

New episodes drop every Monday—and you never know who might stop by.

Follow @battlegroundpodcast and subscribe on YouTube for clips, full interviews, and more.

Email the show: battle@iheartmedia.com

Battleground Podcast takes wrestling fans inside the biggest stories from WWE, AEW, TNA, and beyond. Hosted by Battle, the show features weekly reactions, breaking-news discussions, in-depth interviews, and plenty of pro wrestling debate.
New episodes drop every Monday&mdash;and you never know who might stop by.
Follow @battlegroundpodcast and subscribe on YouTube for clips, full interviews, and more.
Email the show: <a href="mailto:battle@iheartmedia.com">battle@iheartmedia.com</a>

David Crockett on Jim Crockett Promotions’ Missing Tapes & Wrestling’s Lost History

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