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Old School: Eric Embry & Steve Corino 8/5/13

In this 2014 edition of Old School, hosted by Steve Corino and filmed on August 5, 2013, Texas wrestling legend Eric Embry sits down for one of the most candid conversations of his career. Best remembered as one of the driving forces behind the final years of World Class Championship Wrestling and later the USWA Texas territory, Embry reflects on his journey through professional wrestling, from breaking into the business to becoming one of the most controversial and influential figures in Texas wrestling.

Embry revisits the unforgettable World Class era, discussing his heated rivalries with the Von Erich family, Percy Pringle (Paul Bearer), Skandor Akbar, and Steve Simpson, as well as the infamous takeover angle that helped define the dying days of WCCW. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories about working with Fritz Von Erich, Jerry Jarrett, Bill Dundee, Gary Hart, and countless other territorial legends while offering his honest opinions on the wrestling business, booking philosophies, and the evolution of the industry. Packed with classic Texas wrestling history, locker room stories, and Steve Corino’s insightful questions, this edition of Old School is essential viewing for fans of World Class Championship Wrestling and the territorial era.