George is a class act. I’ve always been a fan of his work. He was working an AML show a few years back and I was rehabbing from an ACL surgery. After the show I waited outside the dressing area to talk to him. He signed my replica belt and asked me about my leg. TWO years later I went to another show in another town he was working and the first words out of his mouth to me was “hey brother how is your leg doing?” It blew my mind he remembered me after all that time.
Start a movement, George South for WWE hall of fame. Man's done more for wrestling than most in the sport, he has had a hand in making a lot of the top tallent, the greats they are today. Time for the underdog to get his dues.
This is possibly the best shoot interview I've ever watched, and I'm only halfway thru it so far, gonna save the rest for tomorrow. I grew up in Spartanburg SC, watching Jim Crockett Promotions from the mid 60s right up to the end. George South has more love for wrestling and life in general that anyone I've ever seen. Some of the best most enthusiastic story telling I've heard. God Bless you George.
You don't have to have held multiple belts and performed under the brightest of lights to be a champion. They talk about role models and idols, this man is the very definition of the word. A man living his boyhood dream, who never took that for granted and who gave it his all at all times. If you could bottle his positivity, drive, humbleness, empathy, compassion and attitude, then you'd be a billionaire. Truly one of a kind. In an industry filled with broken marriages, drug abuse, early deaths, jealousy, lies and deceit. Raised a family, provided for them financially and most importantly, was emotionally invested and physically there for them. A true champion and an absolute credit to himself.
George South - You look AMAZING!!!!! This guy has been a crown jewel 🔹 in the Wrestling business for decades. What a quality human being this man is. This guy was A1 in ring with everyone he has worked with. I wrestled for over 12 years. CAN'T say enough about him. Thank you....George for your many contributions to the pro-wrestling industry. 🤜 🏆 💪
Out of all your videos. This is the very first one I spent 2 hours in a row watching. I could listen to him for another hour. Most wrestlers exaggerate or outright lie. He is genuine
George was one of the best. I remember when George came in to Mid South which is the territory where I am originally from. Then once we got cable in late 83 it was great getting to see George on TBS on Saturday evenings. Ricky Morton of the Rock and Roll Express once stated that George was one of the best enhancement talents in the Crockett organization hands down. George appreciated his opportunities and had one of the best wrestling work ethics period. God bless you George!
"Dad You don't Work, You Wrestle" I believe that's the name of it, if you catch him at any of the AML WRESTLING shows here in The Piedmont Triad area of NC, he'll sell you the book then tell you a story that's not in the book, he's a stand up guy
I remember sending George an email once not expecting a response and he emailed me back several times. He was more than happy to talk about and answer questions about those classic days
I had the pleasure of meeting him at a show in Gaffney South Carolina a few years back. Super nice guy, very entertaining matches, If you get your hands on his book its an amazing read...God Bless George South!!!
The Boogie Woogie Man hand picked George to be his opponent for his last match. That says a lot to what the Boys think about George South. Great enhancement talent.
I remember George South from The mid-80s NWA days. I think I recall him teaming in a 6-man match with the late Rocky King and The Italian Stallion vs Ivan & Nikita Koloff and Krusher Krushev back in '85 sometime??
I remember watching The Mulkey Bros vs the Gladiators. On atlanta tv wtbs channel 17 on a saturday night. I had no idea it was George South under that mask. (Gladiator#2) Hes one of the best ever. Love listening to him it brings back memories from the Georgia Territory in the 80s
I WAS IN THE ARENA IN AUGUSTA, GEORGIA WHEN VADER BROKE JOE THURMAN'S NECK. JOE DIDN'T, OR COULDN'T DO THE "SIT UP" WHEN VADER ELEVATED HIM. PROBABLY BECAUSE HE WAS "KNOCKED OUT", JUST AS GEORGE SAYS.
1:23:13 Wednesday 6/14/1989 WCW Clash of The Champions VII (#7) Guts & Glory: Live on TBS Cable 📺 From: Fort Bragg, North Carolina:Ritz-Epps Fitness Center:The Ding Dogs ( Greg Evans & Richard Sartain -The Assassin''Jody Hamilton Wrestling Student's) defeated Cougar Jay & George South ($350.00 pay)
This is a great interview. Much better than the other "How was this wrestler and that wrestler to work with" typical shoot interviews on other channels (**cough cough Hannibal**).
I'll admit I thought George South was at least Hundred Years old. I must have seen him wrestling a lot of times but I don't even really remember him. Lex was always good with me on Myspace as would talk to him on there along with many others who were friends with as Pro Wrestlers. I always liked him in Horseman or even the Rack move. I guess I know why they call him the Total Package for sure. I think I remember a few of the things he mentioned. Guy seems really nice. So he can afford 5 houses but can't get a pair of Cowboy boots or so hehe. I'm glad Morton got him a pair. Jimmie Garvin giving him that jacket. I guess he will probably flatten his tires now that he knows where he is at haha. Maybe next time he will sign the autograph :). I seen him in NWA recently. Funny he is in GCW. Tessa Blanchard I seen her in XPW at least ;).
George South Wrestling Career in NWA Central States Wrestling owned by JCP 9/26/86- 11/30/86. Wednesday, 10/1/1986(CSW by JCP) Salina, Kansas Bicentennial Center MainEvent: Big Bubba Rogers vs Rufus R.Jones Note: George South never stay in CSW for a year & a half
My name is jessie curles and i was booked to work Vader that night and at the last minute it was changed to Thurman and i was shocked when i got the night off and he got paralyzed it was awful. Ill never forget that
In tesa case is she's so talented that the inderstry can't seam to handle her. And the hardest part is in my hart I know that tesa can be a huge money draw it's a shame that know one can think that far into the future of the business
Sunday 5/23/1993 WCW Slamboree 1993 PPV From: Atlanta, Georgia Omni Coliseum Sting defeated The PrIsoner( Nailz/ Kevin Kelly wrestler,not WWF Announcer) .
21:22 Mike Davis , & Tommy Lane ( not a team yet & still with natural brown hair on heads in JCP - 2 Single Jobbers-) Mike Davis announces their retiring from Wrestling to David Crockett: aired on NWA World Wild Wrestling tv show 1/26/85.They didn't retire but depart JCP for NWA Championship From Georgia (Ole Anderson new promotion, after Vince McMahon bought NWA Georgia Championship Wrestling).CWG 1/30/85-3/3/85 Davis & Lane became a team in CWG .Davis & Lane return to JCP 3/7/85 in Greenville,sc as singles, 3/10/85 (JCP) Sumter,SC: Davis & Lane ( Debut as Team) vs Buzz Tyler & steve Casey
Watched every minute. I gotta say he is super entertaining to hear talk. He has such a positive energy, hard to deny his charisma.
George is a class act. I’ve always been a fan of his work. He was working an AML show a few years back and I was rehabbing from an ACL surgery.
After the show I waited outside the dressing area to talk to him. He signed my replica belt and asked me about my leg.
TWO years later I went to another show in another town he was working and the first words out of his mouth to me was “hey brother how is your leg doing?”
It blew my mind he remembered me after all that time.
Such a positive, engaging guy - I could listen to him all day
Start a movement, George South for WWE hall of fame. Man's done more for wrestling than most in the sport, he has had a hand in making a lot of the top tallent, the greats they are today. Time for the underdog to get his dues.
This is possibly the best shoot interview I've ever watched, and I'm only halfway thru it so far, gonna save the rest for tomorrow. I grew up in Spartanburg SC, watching Jim Crockett Promotions from the mid 60s right up to the end. George South has more love for wrestling and life in general that anyone I've ever seen. Some of the best most enthusiastic story telling I've heard. God Bless you George.
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You don't have to have held multiple belts and performed under the brightest of lights to be a champion. They talk about role models and idols, this man is the very definition of the word. A man living his boyhood dream, who never took that for granted and who gave it his all at all times. If you could bottle his positivity, drive, humbleness, empathy, compassion and attitude, then you'd be a billionaire. Truly one of a kind. In an industry filled with broken marriages, drug abuse, early deaths, jealousy, lies and deceit. Raised a family, provided for them financially and most importantly, was emotionally invested and physically there for them. A true champion and an absolute credit to himself.
We NEED George back in for Shoot #2, James!
George South - You look AMAZING!!!!! This guy has been a crown jewel 🔹 in the Wrestling business for decades. What a quality human being this man is. This guy was A1 in ring with everyone he has worked with. I wrestled for over 12 years. CAN'T say enough about him. Thank you....George for your many contributions to the pro-wrestling industry. 🤜 🏆 💪
Out of all your videos. This is the very first one I spent 2 hours in a row watching. I could listen to him for another hour. Most wrestlers exaggerate or outright lie. He is genuine
What a quality human being.
George was one of the best. I remember when George came in to Mid South which is the territory where I am originally from. Then once we got cable in late 83 it was great getting to see George on TBS on Saturday evenings. Ricky Morton of the Rock and Roll Express once stated that George was one of the best enhancement talents in the Crockett organization hands down. George appreciated his opportunities and had one of the best wrestling work ethics period. God bless you George!
He makes me love wrestling more. So insightful and passionate
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My man George South, he does such great interviews, I love listen to his old school wrestling stories !
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This man represents everything good and real about the wrestling business. Salute Mr. George South
This Gentleman is a absolute legend ffs wow does he have a book out
"Dad You don't Work, You Wrestle"
I believe that's the name of it, if you catch him at any of the AML WRESTLING shows here in The Piedmont Triad area of NC, he'll sell you the book then tell you a story that's not in the book, he's a stand up guy
Bless their heart! AWESOME!! Such a true Southern polite putdown. 😂😂😂
I remember sending George an email once not expecting a response and he emailed me back several times. He was more than happy to talk about and answer questions about those classic days
Top notch listen here. George South has an excellent vibe and his love for everything wrestling shines through.
Thanks for this interview George South is awesome
Love the interviews with this guy and I have never seen him wrestle. Really enjoys his interviews!
I had the pleasure of meeting him at a show in Gaffney South Carolina a few years back. Super nice guy, very entertaining matches, If you get your hands on his book its an amazing read...God Bless George South!!!
You probably have seen him wrestle back in the day and just don't remember it.
I could listen to George South talk wrestling all day
The Boogie Woogie Man hand picked George to be his opponent for his last match. That says a lot to what the Boys think about George South. Great enhancement talent.
I love george south! He knows so much history, this interview is great. James always ask the best questions. Good energy is this interview
I'm having a blast listening to George! He seems like such a great dude!!
I remember George South from The mid-80s NWA days. I think I recall him teaming in a 6-man match with the late Rocky King and The Italian Stallion vs Ivan & Nikita Koloff and Krusher Krushev back in '85 sometime??
Such a great interview, one for the archives. God bless ya George.
Wow! What a shoot interview. Best one I've ever heard.
Thank you George South.
So nice to hear an enjoyable and informative conversation without profanity.
Best shoot interview I've ever seen.
I love George South! Thank you for this interview!❤
George South real nice man in person .
TEDDY LONG, IN 1986, ONCE WORKED AS A RING ATTENDENT. HE WOULD GO TO THE RING AND RETRIEVE THE RING JACKETS, ROBES, ETC...
Oh yes!! So glad to see this interview up in it's entirety. George is the BEST! I know I'm going to enjoy this so much! Thanks a million!!
My absolute hero. George is 100% a pro
Jonny Rose
Ol George rocking the spray tan in a can look. Love it Haha
Super cool dude.
I remember watching The Mulkey Bros vs the Gladiators. On atlanta tv wtbs channel 17 on a saturday night. I had no idea it was George South under that mask. (Gladiator#2) Hes one of the best ever. Love listening to him it brings back memories from the Georgia Territory in the 80s
One of the best interviews ever. Watched every minute
Been waiting for this so long!
One of the best guests, if not THE best guest on your show.
Flair- listen I'm not a mulkey. So funny.
I could listen to George South all day.
This is one Genuine Guy!!!
Love George South!!!!
George write that Book! the stories you have any fan would love :)
Metal maniac best talker alive and knows the real Snuka story.
He loves his job how awesome is that. great guy
He and Chic Donovan are great, entertaining speakers. Lots of stories.
One of my favorites was mr. Electricity Steve regal
This is one of the best interviews I've heard. Youve got to bring Him back
George- ric my head hurts
Hall of famer for sure. Great interview.
Love George's attitude
Love George South!
George south is badazz, my new favorite enhancement talent.
57:50 Mark - Listen CLOSE To What GEORGE SOUTH Says!!!
George is the best.
I WAS IN THE ARENA IN AUGUSTA, GEORGIA WHEN VADER BROKE JOE THURMAN'S NECK. JOE DIDN'T, OR COULDN'T DO THE "SIT UP" WHEN VADER ELEVATED HIM. PROBABLY BECAUSE HE WAS "KNOCKED OUT", JUST AS GEORGE SAYS.
George- where is ole when I need him
I remember George and Gary vs the mulkeys
If you have George on again you need to ask him which Wrestling Promotion paid the best and which paid the worst.
George South is a National Treasure!
Just saw him Friday...Much love
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Excellent interview
Guys like George and Steve Lombardi, Iron Mike Sharpe to name a few are what made the WWF great in the 80s and 90s
George is a great guy
George South vs. Ric Flair match,
NWA World Championship Wrestling (11-12-1988) (120:34)
Match was (43:30 - 52:30)
Great match.
Mike Jackson always took us from fla . I remember getting gospels tracks from George south in the dressing room
Great interview! GS's love for the business really shines through.
This was epic
1:23:13 Wednesday 6/14/1989 WCW Clash of The Champions VII (#7) Guts & Glory: Live on TBS Cable 📺 From: Fort Bragg, North Carolina:Ritz-Epps Fitness Center:The Ding Dogs ( Greg Evans & Richard Sartain -The Assassin''Jody Hamilton Wrestling Student's) defeated Cougar Jay & George South ($350.00 pay)
One thing's for sure every time George got in the ring we knew who was going to lose
Wow~~~~
Excellent
OLE ANDERSON ONCE SAID RICKY STEAMBOAT WOULDN'T DRAW MONEY!!! 🤦♂️🤦♀️🤦
Mister Number One, fighting out of Gastonia NC (or maybe Charlotte)
George South
Τhat was a great listen.
George South: Thank you for the years of entertainment......
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I really like this guy. Good man.
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more George south
What a nice interview and a good person!
THUNDERFOOT WAS A GIMMICK THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN USED HAVE BEEN USED IN PAUL JONES' ARMY!!!
This is a great interview. Much better than the other "How was this wrestler and that wrestler to work with" typical shoot interviews on other channels (**cough cough Hannibal**).
love this dude!
Yeah whos George think he,s fooling he,s one of the most positive people on all of utube and definitely all of wrestling
I'll admit I thought George South was at least Hundred Years old. I must have seen him wrestling a lot of times but I don't even really remember him. Lex was always good with me on Myspace as would talk to him on there along with many others who were friends with as Pro Wrestlers. I always liked him in Horseman or even the Rack move. I guess I know why they call him the Total Package for sure. I think I remember a few of the things he mentioned. Guy seems really nice. So he can afford 5 houses but can't get a pair of Cowboy boots or so hehe. I'm glad Morton got him a pair. Jimmie Garvin giving him that jacket. I guess he will probably flatten his tires now that he knows where he is at haha. Maybe next time he will sign the autograph :). I seen him in NWA recently. Funny he is in GCW. Tessa Blanchard I seen her in XPW at least ;).
George South Wrestling Career in NWA Central States Wrestling owned by JCP 9/26/86- 11/30/86.
Wednesday, 10/1/1986(CSW by JCP) Salina, Kansas Bicentennial Center MainEvent: Big Bubba Rogers vs Rufus R.Jones
Note: George South never stay in CSW for a year & a half
George and Italian Stallion was my favorite preliminary wrestlers
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EDDIE GILBERT WAS DEDICATED IN A WAY MOST ARE NOT. THEN THE EGO'S GET BRUISED. THEY START TO FEEL THREATENED. EGO - EDGING GOD OUT.
Was driving a pinto with $400k worth of Rick Flair robes in the trunk.. I think that car got recalled because it explodes if it gets rear ended lol.
RANGER ROSS WAS ANOTHER DEEP SOUTH WRESTLER!
My name is jessie curles and i was booked to work Vader that night and at the last minute it was changed to Thurman and i was shocked when i got the night off and he got paralyzed it was awful. Ill never forget that
In tesa case is she's so talented that the inderstry can't seam to handle her. And the hardest part is in my hart I know that tesa can be a huge money draw it's a shame that know one can think that far into the future of the business
Sunday 5/23/1993 WCW Slamboree 1993 PPV From: Atlanta, Georgia Omni Coliseum Sting defeated The PrIsoner( Nailz/ Kevin Kelly wrestler,not WWF Announcer) .
21:22 Mike Davis , & Tommy Lane ( not a team yet & still with natural brown hair on heads in JCP - 2 Single Jobbers-) Mike Davis announces their retiring from Wrestling to David Crockett: aired on NWA World Wild Wrestling tv show 1/26/85.They didn't retire but depart JCP for NWA Championship From Georgia (Ole Anderson new promotion, after Vince McMahon bought NWA Georgia Championship Wrestling).CWG 1/30/85-3/3/85 Davis & Lane became a team in CWG .Davis & Lane return to JCP 3/7/85 in Greenville,sc as singles, 3/10/85 (JCP) Sumter,SC: Davis & Lane ( Debut as Team) vs Buzz Tyler & steve Casey
Looks like Chad Smith from Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Tessa rules i hope people lighten up and let her do her thing
1:07:14 I heard Sting and the Warrior were hurting guys pretty good
TESSA BLANCHARD IS DEDICATED IN A WAY MOST ARE NOT...JUST LIKE EDDIE GILBERT!!!
Journeyman by God
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