Les Thatcher
@LesThatcher
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To schedule interviews or appearances, please email at [email protected]. Consultant/trainer in all things pro wrestling with over 60 years experience.
Knoxville, TN.
Joined December 2014
This was a great spotlight each year for 8 young talents working their way toward the top! Jim had a great idea!👍
So without Jim Kettner’s influence, the landscape of American professional wrestling in the past 25 years is wildly different. Here’s JJ Dillon presenting me with the Super 8 trophy after winning my 2nd tournament in 2004. Thank you again, Jim, for all you did for wrestling! 2/2
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Gerald & I playing in a charity softball game mid-70's Wrestlers VS Firemen & Police of Mooresville, NC. Great fun ! 👍
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Remembering my dear friend & former tag partner Nelson with much Love & respect!🙏❤️
The great Nelson Royal passed away 23 years ago today on this date.
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@RandyHubbard3A @MTorfan01 This was early 75, Danny & I were wrestling & the winner would get a shot at then NWA JR Heavyweight Champ Ken Mantel. We went to a time limit draw & 2, 5 minute over times and no pin, so they flipped a coin & Dan won!👍
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@GaryCappetta @TimHornbaker Yes, they worked their butts off! Much Love & respect for them all!👍
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@developspeaking @JohnCena @RandyOrton @DaveBautista @Sheltyb803 Enjoyed working with Derrick. He was a hard worker and a strong athlete. Love & respect!👍
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Both are gone now, but it's hard to forget the power they brought to the ring! Remembering with Love & respect!🙏❤️
Before Umaga & Rosey, you had The Island Boys: the most dominant team in WWE developmental history. Who could be tougher? HAKU! See the bloodline rule over 20 yrs ago in "Wrestling From The Heartland" Vol 1-3, hosted by @LesThatcher! On DVD & Digital @ ProWrestlingLibrary .com!
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Had a great turn out last year for this event, and looking forward to a bigger turn out this year. Let's get to it!👍
Wrestling for the Kingdom: Weekend Camp KINGSPORT, TN – 1/14/25 NetPro Studios in Kingsport, TN, is set to host the 2nd annual Wrestling for the Kingdom weekend camp from April 11th to 13th. This exclusive event invites Christian wrestlers (as well as refs, managers, etc.) to join for a weekend filled with spiritual growth, wrestling training, & fellowship. Act fast as there are only 30 spots available! Each day will kick off with Christ focused, Biblical messages from guest speakers, followed by in-ring training sessions led by renowned coaches: * Les Thatcher * George South * Brad Thomas * Chance Prophet * Matt Sigmon * Devon Shooter Training sessions will cover a comprehensive range of topics, including ring psychology, conditioning, holds, match-building, storytelling, nutrition, and weight training. Participants will engage in in-ring drills, single training matches, tag team training matches, and more. We are also excited to partner up this year with one of the top promotions in the country, Innovate Wrestling. Talent attending the camp will have an opportunity to participate on the event Saturday night, and receive direct feedback after the matches. Schedule: * Friday, April 11th: 9 am - 6 pm * Saturday, April 12th: 9 am - 5 pm * Saturday evening - Innovate Wrestling - – an opportunity for seminar talent to perform in front of a live audience with direct feedback. All talent will have an opportunity to perform on the show, but not obligated to. * Sunday, April 13th: 9 am - 3 pm Registration Details: * Cost: $200 per person While the primary focus is on Christian wrestlers, this camp welcomes all who would like to improve their skills & learn more about Christ. For more information, please contact sigmonwrestling@gmail.com. God bless!
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I watched this & had tears in my eyes at the end. Nigel McGuinness is a special human being, who I'm proud to say is my dear friend, but more then that so special to our sport. I'm honored to have started on this trip with him toward a great career. Thanks to AEW for making this!
Please give this a watch it’s absolutely incredible & an emotional journey through @McGuinnessNigel point of view & details what an incredible career he’s had but also his amazing comeback :
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