Episodes
Welcome to the Kings of the Ring. A fictionalized and romanticized re-telling of the 1980’s Wrestling Wars, following the rise and fall of the power brokers of the sport, while offering a peek into the sex, drugs, and muscles lifestyle of the 80’s wrestler and the sacrifices they make for success. Previously on Kings of the Ring, Charlie Gotch was humbled in an airplane brawl testing out Shark and Buzzsaw, while son Nelly pushed him to be more open to change. "Outlaw" Jesse James and...
Published 04/01/22
Welcome to the Kings of the Ring. A fictionalized and romanticized re-telling of the 1980’s Wrestling Wars, following the rise and fall of the power brokers of the sport, while offering a peek into the sex, drugs, and muscles lifestyle of the 80’s wrestler and the sacrifices they make for success. Previously on Kings of the Ring, The leaders of the World Wrestling Alliance met at Burt Ironside's ranch in Dallas to concoct an Alliance supershow called the "Superbowl of Wrestling" to be...
Published 03/01/22
Welcome to the Kings of the Ring. A fictionalized and romanticized re-telling of the 1980’s Wrestling Wars, following the rise and fall of the power brokers of the sport, while offering a peek into the sex, drugs, and muscles lifestyle of the 80’s wrestler and the sacrifices they make for success. Previously on Kings of the Ring, Thor Hansen headlined Empire-Mania against "Handsome" Jack Trade's charge, Kong the Destroyer, in a tag match, and Bad Bad Leroy Brown was given extended leave...
Published 02/01/22
Welcome to Kings of the Ring. A fictional wrestling saga inspired by the real-life stories of the 1980’s Pro-Wrestling Era, written and produced like an ensemble cast cable drama or soap opera. Previously on Kings of the Ring, Nigel Davies got Thor a TV gig on the "Love Boat", Krusher Krawcyk became desperate to work anywhere after bankruptcy court, Jesse James had a special meeting with Ava Hawkins to save the company, and the Rock'n'Rollers have become the hottest babyface tag team in...
Published 01/01/22
Welcome to Kings of the Ring. A fictional wrestling saga inspired by the real-life stories of the 1980’s Pro-Wrestling Era, written and produced like an ensemble cast cable drama or soap opera. Previously on Kings of the Ring, The Tarzan Kid has been struggling with his gambling and his underworld connections. Apollo Sampson has been a constant target of locker room bullies Brick Sawyer and Tiger Warren. Since utilizing their Criss Stanley-created gimmicks, Shark & Buzzsaw have become...
Published 12/01/21
Welcome to Kings of the Ring. A fictional wrestling saga inspired by the real-life stories of the 1980’s Pro-Wrestling Era, written and produced like an ensemble cast cable drama or soap opera. Previously on Kings of the Ring, Daniel Hawkins unknowingly outbid fellow WWA members to buy Heartland Pro-Wrestling at auction, as part of his moves to compete with Julian Cain's Empire, while the wrestlers began their migration out of St. Louis. And while Criss Stanley continues to find ways to...
Published 11/01/21
Welcome to Kings of the Ring. A fictional wrestling saga inspired by the real-life stories of the 1980’s Pro-Wrestling Era, written and produced like an ensemble cast cable drama or soap opera. Previously on Kings of the Ring, Diamond Donny Gold awakened from the plane crash only to learn that he’s paralyzed from the waist down, and that Chief Waylon Thorpe died. Corporal Punishment begged for his job back in the Empire, and Louie the Greek noticed how personal Julian Cain’s feelings...
Published 10/01/21
Welcome to Kings of the Ring. A fictional wrestling saga inspired by the real-life stories of the 1980’s Pro-Wrestling Era, written and produced like an ensemble cast cable drama or soap opera. Please welcome Evan Ginzburg to the Kingsverse! Evan was an Associate Producer on the Oscar-nominated 2010 film The Wrestler and noted wrestling documentary 350 Days, and a prominent advocate for the Pro-Wrestling...
Published 09/01/21
New to the show? Not ready to binge Seasons 1-3 first? Worried you'll get lost jumping in with Season 4? Old fan, but it's been a while since you last heard Seasons 1-3? Listen to this 7-minute primer to get caught up to speed as we continue the KINGS OF THE RING saga with Season 4: THE PRICE!
Published 08/01/21
KINGS OF THE RING 1985: BIG TIME, the novel adaptation of the third season, compiling EPS #21-#30 is now available on Amazon! Visit KingsOTR.com/book to link to your country's Amazon page for info on how to order 347 pages of wrestling soap opera lore!  ***Also check out the special prices for Books 1 & 2!*** Don't forget the RE-MASTERS are here!  Episodes 1-4, collectively known as "The Pilot" has been re-edited and digitally re-mastered with more music, sound effects, and streamlined...
Published 07/02/21
Short announcements on an important format change, the NEW BOOK, and a short preview of the upcoming season ... plus a little inside scoop on how Kings of the Ring is made...   Amazon US Amazon Canada Amazon UK Amazon Australia
Published 06/15/21
Welcome to the Kings of the Ring. A fictional wrestling saga inspired by the real-life stories of the 1980’s Pro-Wrestling Era, written and produced like an ensemble cast cable drama or soap opera. Previously on Kings of the Ring, Jesse James talked Daniel Hawkins into holding a second annual expensive supercard for the summer, but in a stadium, while Julian Cain so jazzed by the release of their Wrestling for Africa song on MTV is bringing the Empire back to Atlanta as a mainstream...
Published 06/01/21
Welcome to the Kings of the Ring. A fictional wrestling saga inspired by the real-life stories of the 1980’s Pro-Wrestling Era, written and produced like an ensemble cast cable drama or soap opera. Previously on Kings of the Ring, Krusher Krawcyk began to have doubts about his chances in the lawsuit against him from ABC News Reporter Michael Sluck, and Vladimir Rykoff, Apollo Sampson, and. Michael Angel flew to LA to audition for the part of Ivan Drago in Rocky IV, to mixed results. After a...
Published 05/01/21
Kings of the Ring is fictional wrestling saga inspired by the real life stories of the 1980's, presented like a cable TV drama or a soap opera. Previously on Kings of the Ring, In an effort to become more mainstream, Julian Cain had the EWF wrestlers record a rap record to help battle starvation in Africa, Apollo Sampson made an immediate impact for All-South off Criss Stanley’s suggestion, and has been filling the void left by Burt Ironside’s son Michael Angel, and Leroy Brown injured his...
Published 04/01/21
Previously on Kings of the Ring, Thor Hansen visited old friend and former mentor Buddy Melrose at the hospital before being interrupted by Nelly Gotch. Krusher Krawcyk smacked ABC reporter Michael Sluck last year, and Sluck declared war on Krusher and the wrestling business. Leroy Brown tweaked his knee, and Hercules Harris has been having a hard time adjusting to his new handpicked gimmick form Julian Cain as Mbutu Zulu. After being exposed as a fraud, Raphael Angel fled All-South for...
Published 03/01/21
ATTN: SUBSCRIBERS OF DAVE MELTZER'S WRESTLING OBSERVER NEWSLETTER/F4W ONLINE!!! 2020 OBSERVER AWARDS ARE ACCEPTING BALLOTS THROUGH FEBRUARY 10 Please submit vote for "Best Wrestling Book: Kings of the Ring by Steve Te Tai".  For instructions on how to submit ballot, look at the January 4, 2021 issue. Unfortunately only subscribers can Vote. Thank you for your support! ***** It's "Meat Unleashed"! as the draft is done and we see the boys make their debuts nationwide throughout the World...
Published 02/01/21
It's the packed Mid-Season FINALE of "Kings of the Ring"! Twitter.com/KingsOTR Facebook.com/KingsOTR1984 Facebook.com/CyrusFeesTV Facebook.com/InThisCornerCyrusFees YouTube.com/RJCityLovesYou Previously on Kings of the Ring, ABC News Exposed Reporter Michael Sluck, not only used journeyman wrestler KJ Parker to discredit pro-wrestling, but threatened the Empire and the Alliance with government intervention if they don’t fully disclose that wrestling is a work. While no one has taken any real...
Published 01/01/21
Let us take you back to the good ol' days of wrestling in the 1980's, with the #1 Fiction Podcast in all of Pro-Wrestling!   RJ City on YouTube RJ City Merch on PWTees In This Corner with Cyrus Fees Cyrus Fees on Facebook   LIKE/SUBSCRIBE/FAVORITE “Kings of the Ring” and be sure to give us a 5-star rating on whichever Podcast App you listen to the show on.  Thanks! And for early access and the Expanded Edition of today's episode with Deleted Scenes, along with access to the Directors...
Published 12/01/20
Let us take you back to the good ol' days of wrestling in the 1980's, with the #1 Fiction Podcast in all of Pro-Wrestling!   And please welcome back @CyrustheShow to the Season 2 cast! In This Corner with Cyrus Fees along with @RJ City: https://www.youtube.com/RJCityLovesYou https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/RJCity LIKE/SUBSCRIBE/FAVORITE “Kings of the Ring” and be sure to give us a 5-star rating on whichever Podcast App you listen to the show on.  Thanks! And for early access and the Expanded...
Published 11/01/20
Let us take you back to the good ol' days of wrestling in the 1980's, with one more Jumbo-sized edition of the #1 Fiction Podcast in all of Pro-Wrestling!   And please welcome @RJ City to the Season 2 cast! https://www.youtube.com/RJCityLovesYou https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/RJCity LIKE/SUBSCRIBE/FAVORITE “Kings of the Ring” and be sure to give us a 5-star rating on whichever Podcast App you listen to the show on.  Thanks! And for early access and the Expanded Edition of today's episode...
Published 10/01/20
Enjoy the 45-minute Season 2 Premiere of the #1 Fiction Podcast in all of Pro-Wrestling, and welcome to 1985! Missed Season 1?  All 20 episodes are available now, or become a Patron and listen to an hour-recap of Season 1 to get caught up or refreshed! Be sure to LIKE/SUBSCRIBE/FAVORITE the “Kings of the Ring” and be sure to give us a 5-star rating on whichever Podcast App you listen to the show on.  Thanks! “Kings of the Ring: The Rise of Cain”, the official novel adaptation of Season One:...
Published 09/01/20
The final offseason update is here!  Announcements and dates on the Return of the Kings of the Ring! July 15 - August 15 - Sept 1   Patreon.com/KingsOTR KingsOTR.com Twitter.com/KingsOTR Facebook.com/KingsOTR1984/
Published 07/02/20
Thank you downloading and listening to this very special BONUS EPISODE with offseason updates and a special announcement to truly cap off SEASON ONE in style, before we move on to Season 2. KingsOTR.com ... @KingsOTR ... Facebook.KingsOTR ... https://www.amazon.com/dp/1655192159 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1655192159 https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1655192159
Published 04/20/20
Thank you for listening to the entire Season One of Wrestling's First Audio Drama Podcast, the Kings of the Ring.  In this special BONUS episode we address the future of the podcast format of the #KingsOTR franchise.  https://linktr.ee/KingsOTR
Published 12/08/19
Very quick and short announcement on the ultimate accessory to Season 2, and a short preview for Season 3 and the reveal of the Guest Voice Actor for Season 3! Amazon USA Amazon UK Amazon Canada Amazon Australia    
Published 11/29/19