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Do Ya Wanna Be A Wrestler Kid?

Pro Wrestler Beau James has 2 books published about his life in Wrestling "Do Ya Wanna Be A Wrestler Kid? and "It Takes All Kinds" at kingofkingsport.com

Book 1 "DO Ya Wanna Be A Wrestler, Kid?"
Since the age of 14 Beau James has done just about everything in the world of Pro Wrestling. Starting out at the age of 14 helping promote towns, work on the ring crew, and selling merchandise. His in ring career start at 15 years old. At the age of 16 he started his own Pro Wrestling Promotion Southern States Wrestling. For the past near quarter century he

has travel America living his childhood dreams. In his new book "Do Ya Wanna Be A Wrestler,Kid?" you will follow his life long love affair with Pro Wrestling. Hear first hand accounts of his battles and struggles to get SSW started. The daily battles that have followed him to present a product that is as close to what he watched and followed as a kid. How older wrestlers set out to stop him. Who helped him along the way. Get a behind the scenes look at a life of someone who wrestles for a living and how it becomes harder with each passing day. His personal thoughts of how wrestling has changed for the worse and who is to blame. It will surprise you. His tributes to many of his heroes turned friends who are no longer with us. The dangers of traveling 120 to 200 days a year. The fun wrestlers have by pulling elaborate practical jokes on each other. And never before publicly told stories of wrestling legends Jimmy Valiant, Ricky Morton, Dr. Tom Prichard, Dutch Mantell, Buddy Landel, Ivan Koloff, Jerry Lawler, Robert Fuller, Jimmy Golden and many more. Let's not forget his fairy tale love story with Misty. How her love helped change Beau many ways for the good. The book also includes praise for Beau from WWE, TNA, and NWA stars. 348 pages that once you start reading you will not be able to put it down. Book #2 "It Takes All Kinds The People, Places, and Events of Pro Wrestling"

A collection of stories from Beau James about The People, Places, and Events that make up Pro Wrestling. Beau has been involved with wrestling since he was 14 years old. He has seen just about everything you could imagine and somethings you could not in your wildest imagination. Take a trip through a quarter of a century of an ever changing yet never dull life as a pro wrestler.

08/18/2024

History is made on this week's episode of Southern States Wrestling Legacy! Join Joe Wheeler and Scott Sterling as they call all the action. Plus news on upcoming events and more!

This week join Joe Wheeler and Scott Sterling as the call the action as "Lord" Murphy Costigan defends the Southern States Title vs. C.J. Knight. Plus interv...

08/15/2024

Outlaws to Independents is here! Link in the post. It will be dropping across all major platforms throughout the day.

Welcome to our brand-new podcast! On this first episode we will explain what an outlaw wrestler and promoter are. How were they looked at by the territorial wrestlers and promoters? What were some of the things that gave outlaw promotions a bad reputation? Also, Beau James gives a few stories from his earliest days as a promoter with lessons learned. How did Ivan Koloff save the day? You have to listen to find out.

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08/11/2024

If you have not seen it yet. Here is this week's episode of Southern States Wrestling Legacy. This week miss Serenity tries to get her men to bond. We hear from Wild Bill about recent events. Lawrence battles Notorious Storm in the Main Event. Plus news on upcoming events.

This week Beau James host as Miss Serenity tries to get her men Trey Chaos and Lawrence to bond. Lawrence faces off with Notorious Storm in the Main Event. W...

07/13/2024

Southern States Wrestling Summer Bash is Tonight! Tonight! Tonight!
But before that enjoy SSW Legacy! This week "The Faction" Jeff Baker and Jeff Connelly are in tag team action. "Lord" Murphy Costigan defends the heavyweight title vs. C. J. Knight. Plus Joe Wheeler, Beau James and Waylon have news bout Summer Bash.

This week "The Faction" Jeff Baker and Jeff Connelly are in tag action and have words for Beau James. C.J. Knight battle "Lord" Murphy Costigan in a return m...

07/06/2024

Here's this week's episode of Southern States Wrestling Legacy. The Mega Destroyer returns to face the popular Marty Clay. Scott Sterling has a big announcement. The Faction have words for Beau James. In Main Event who will Miss Serenity pick to battle Wild Bill for the Legacy Title. All of this and more!

Joe Wheeler brings you all the action and excitement. This week Scott Sterling has a big announcement. The Mega Destroyer returns to face the popular Marty C...

06/30/2024

New podcast just dropped
Friday would have been Cowboy's 88th birthday. I dug into my archives for some great audio of Bobby Simmons, Danny Hodge, Paul Bearer, Curtis Smith, Les Thatcher, Don Fargo, and more giving their memories of Bob Kelly.
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06/15/2024

Here is this week's episode of Southern States Wrestling Legacy. This week it's an all against all rumble with the winner getting a shot at the Southern States Heavyweight Title held by "Lord" Murphy Costigan

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This week Trey Chaos, Jeff Connelly, Lawrence, Wild Bill, and C.J. Knight battle it out in a Rumble. The winner of the rumble will face "Lord" Murphy Costiga...

06/08/2024

Here is this week's episode of Southern States Wrestling Legacy. This week Lawrence battles the exciting C.J. Knight. In the main event Southern States Champion "Lord" Murphy Costigan has a surprise opponent for a non-title match. Plus, Jeff Connelly has a special challenge.

Join Joe Wheeler and Dallas Danger for all the action and news. This week Larence battles C.J. Knight and in the Main Event Champion "Lord Murphy Costigan ha...

06/01/2024

Here is this week's episode of Southern States Wrestling Legacy. Join Joe Wheeler and Dallas Danger for all the news and action. This week's Main Event Wild Bill defends the Legacy Title vs. Trey Chaos with Miss Serenity.

Join Joe Wheeler and Dallas Danger as the bring you all of the news and action this week. We start the program off with a big announcement from Mr. Wheeler. ...

05/30/2024

Episode 54 of my podcast just dropped. I share memories of Tracy Smothers, Mark Curtis, Buddy Landel, Wahoo McDaniel, Sherri Martell, and more!

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05/28/2024

Season 2 of Southern States Wrestling Retro is here with our new format. The program will now be monthly and will take you through the years for that month.

This episode features Tracy Smothers, Mark Curtis, Jimmy Valiant, Don Wright, Wahoo McDaniel, Sherri Martell and more!

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On this episode we take a look at some of the Stars we have lost in their big moments from May through the years. Matches Tracy Smothers vs. Beau James from ...

05/26/2024

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Every Saturday morning we drop a new episode of our weekly program Southern States Wrestling Legacy. We are also in the process of adding many classic matches from our 33 years of History. Featuring legendary names in our homegrown Stars.

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Southern States Wrestling began operation in February 1991. For the past three decades we have promoted events in several states. Videos shared here will feature home grown talent like, Beau James, Stan Lee, Death and Destruction, Ricky Harrison,Eddie Golden, The Iron Cross, Misty James, Ray Idol,Br...

05/25/2024

Here is this week's episode of Southern States Wrestling Legacy. This week "Lord" Murphy Costigan defends the Southern States title vs. Marty Clay in a match with Wayne Adkins as the special referee. Plus Beau James brings you all the latest information about tonight's big event in Mount Carmel Tennessee.

Beau James host with all of the news going into tonight's big event in Mount Carmel, TN. In this week's Main Event "Lord" Murphy Costigan defends the Souther...

05/18/2024

Here is this week's episode of SSW Legacy. Join Joe Wheeler and Dallas Danger as they bring you all the action and news. This week the exciting C J. Knight faces off with The Flame. Things get out of hand between Alex Adkins and Trey Chaos as Trey gets ready for his Legacy title match vs. Lawrence. Plus news on fan appreciation night Saturday May 25th in Mount Carmel Tennessee.

Join Joe Wheeler and Dallas Danger as they bring you all the action and news this week. This week rookie sensation C.J. Knight faces the Flame. Things really...

05/11/2024

Join Dallas Danger and Joe Wheeler as they bring you all the action and news on this week's episode of Southern States Wrestling Legacy.

Join Joe Wheeler and Dallas as the bring you all the action and news.this week"Evil" Eric Porter returns to face rookie sensation C.J. KnightWe hear from Cha...

04/30/2024

Don't Miss This!!! Southern States Wrestling fan appreciation night. A throwback to the nineties with 1990s ticket prices of $10, $8, and $5 thanks to Dalton Direct Carpets and Flooring of Kingsport!

Saturday May 25th 7:30 p.m. Armed Forces Reserve Center 399 highway 11w Mount Carmel, TN.

We will start announcing matches later this week. Make your plans to be there now.

04/27/2024

Here is this week's episode of Southern States Wrestling Legacy as we get you ready for April Aggression TONIGHT in Mount Carmel, TN at the Armed Forces Reserve Center 399 highway 11w.

Doors open 6:30 p.m. tickets on sale at the door. Kids 12 and under free with paid adult to general admission. One child per adult.

The only way to see all of the action is to be there live!

April Aggression is TONIGHT! TONIGHY! TONIGHT! at The Armed Forces Reserve Center 399 hwy 11w Mount Carmel, TN . Today we will take a look at some of the key...

04/22/2024

Here's this week's episode of Southern States Wrestling Legacy. We will bring you up to date with the on going situation with Alex Adkins, Trey Chaos and Ms Serenity. In six man action Beau James, Wayne Adkins, and C.J. Knight battle The Faction and Lawrence. We also show you the shocking return of the chisel which was made famous by Ron Wright. All of this and more.

This week we are one week closer to April Aggression April 27 in Mount Carmel, TN. You will see the shocking return of The Chisel made famous by Ron Wright. ...

04/13/2024

This week Marty Clay returns to face Jeff Connelly. Trey Chaos and Serenity have a special challenge for Alex Adkins. C.J. Knight tangles with Jeff Baker. Southern States Champion Lord Murphy Costigan has words for Marty Clay. All of this plus news on April 27th in Mount Carmel, TN

This week Marty Clay returns to face Jeff Connelly. Trey Chaos and Serenity have a special challenge for Alex Adkins. C.J. Knight tangles with Jeff Baker. So...

03/30/2024

Here is this week's episode of Southern States Wrestling Legacy. This week we take a look at the main event of tonight's big card in Mount Carmel Tennessee. We also give you all the information you need to know going into tonight.

This week Beau James host as we get ready for the Spring Surge in Mount Carmel, TN

03/29/2024

On the newest episode that just dropped. I talk about keyboard warriors, internet tough guys, helping people find out about their loved ones in wrestling, telling people their loved ones were never in wrestling, and goofs!! I get fired up so there is yelling

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03/25/2024

If you haven't seen it yet here is this week's Southern States Wrestling Legacy episode. On this week's program we take a look at the triple main event for Southern States Wrestling Spring Surge this Saturday night in Mount Carmel Tennessee.

This week we take a special look at the Triple Main Event for Spring Surge Saturday March 30 in Mount Carmel, TN

03/19/2024

Here is this week's episode of Southern States Wrestling Legacy. This week exciting tag action as C.J. Knight and Wayne Adkins battle The Faction of Jeff Connlley and Jeff Baker. Plus news on Spring Surge Saturday March 30th in Mount Carmel Tennessee.

This week exciting tag team action as Wayne Adkins and C.J. Knight team up to battle The Faction Jeff Connelly and Jeff Baker. Also, we hear from Wild Bill, ...

03/10/2024

Here's this week's episode of Southern States Wrestling Legacy. This week we announced the three main events for the Spring Surge March 30th in Mount Carmel. Wild Bill battles the monster Travis Lee and Mike Mann and Wayne Adkins tried to settle their score. All of this and more!

This week we announce the 3 main events for Spring Surge March 30th in Mount Carmel. Wild Bill battles the monster Travis Lee. Wayne Adkins and Mike Mann try...

03/03/2024

Here is this week's episode of Southern States Wrestling Legacy. C.J. Knight goes after The Legacy Title and Champion Lawrence. Southern States Champion Lord Murphy Costigan and his friends have a celebration. P.D. Hogg, Alex Adkins, and Trey Chaos with Miss Serenity battle it out in a triple threat match. Plus news on upcoming events.

This week Lawrence defends the Legacy Title vs. C.J. Knight. Southern States Champion "Lord" Murphy Costigan and his friends have a celebration. In this week...

02/24/2024

Here's this week's episode of Southern States Wrestling Legacy. A special episode as we preview tonight's big event in Mount Carmel Tennessee.

Special episode this week as we preview the 33rd Anniversary Spectacular, take a look at the 2024 Hall of Fame, and relive some of our rich history.

02/24/2024

If you haven't seen it yet here's this week's episode of Southern States Wrestling Retro. This week we continue our look at the 2024 class of the East Tennessee Wrestling Hall of Fame.

You will see the Christian Brothers in action from 1999. Misty James vs. Samantha Star 2013. Brian Logan vs. Wayne Rogers with the Man in Black from 1999.

This week we continue our look at the 2024 East Tennessee Hall of Fame class. This weekThe Chistian Brothers in action from 1999Misty James vs. Samantha Star...

02/18/2024

Here is this week's episode of Southern States Wrestling Legacy. This week Mike Mann battles Wild Bill. Beau James and Murphy Costigan have words for each other leading into Southern States Wrestling 33rd Anniversary Spectacular plus more

This week Mike Mann battles Wild Bill. We hear from several wrestlers as they are getting ready for the 33rd Anniversary Spectacular,

02/11/2024

Here is this week's episode of Southern States Wrestling Legacy. Lawrence makes his first Legacy title defense against Wild Bill. Wayne Adkins teams up with CJ Knight to battle The Faction Jeff Baker and Jeff Connelly. Plus updates on Southern States Wrestling 33rd Anniversary Spectacular.

This week updates on The 33rd Anniversary Spectacular, Lawrence makes his first defense of The Legacy Title against Wild Bill, C.J. Knight teams with Wayne A...

01/22/2024

We once again go back 25 years ago this month to show you a never before seen episode of Southern States Wrestling TV on this week's Retro program.

This week we once again show you a never before seen episode of SSW TV from January 1999interview "Conan" Chris WalkerBeau James w/ P.J. Sharp vs. Chuck Jone...

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