Welcome to another episode of pplpod! This week, we step into the squared circle to explore the life, career, and enduring legacy of "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert, one of the most brilliant minds in professional wrestling history.

From his 1977 debut as Tommy Gilbert Jr. in the Continental Wrestling Association to his rise as a top heel and masterful wrestling booker, Eddie Gilbert's influence on the sports entertainment industry is undeniable. We break down his early days in the WWF as Bob Backlund's protégé, his legendary blood feud with Tommy Rich in Memphis wrestling, and the formation of his infamous villainous stable, "Hot Stuff International, Inc.," in the UWF featuring future legends like Sting and The Ultimate Warrior.

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