We’re off once again…back in time to the years of regional territories in pro wrestling. For this edition, host Jim Cornette sits down with the venerable J.J. Dillon for a comprehensive examination of the Crocketts’ Mid Atlantic Wrestling.In what can best be described as a tale of two territories, you’ll see the style and formulas used by Jim Crockett Sr, and then the direction and decisions that his family implemented after his death in the 70s.J.J. Dillon is the perfect guest for this edition of the show, having worked in both Crockett eras and also having worked as a manager and office personnel. He and Jim paint a vivid and living picture of the Mid Atlantic era like no one has before.This journey back through one of pro wrestling’s most celebrated territories is made even more special with the inclusion of over one hour of lost Mid Atlantic Wrestling footage, thanks to Jim Cornette’s collection of film he purged from the dumpsters of TBS after the sale of Crockett promotions.Get ready to hop in with JJ and Jim and go BACK TO THE TERRITORIES00:00 Introduction to the Tale of Two Territories00:51 The Legacy of Jim Crockett Sr.02:02 Welcome to Back to the Territories02:30 James J. Dillon's Early Career in Charlotte02:55 The History of Jim Crockett Promotions04:55 Meeting Jim Crockett Sr.05:28 The Carolinas Wrestling Scene in the 1970s08:22 The National Wrestling Alliance and Its Champions21:38 The Tag Team Territory Era42:21 Local Promoters and Their Influence51:53 The Transition to Singles Wrestling01:01:54 The Impact of Jim Crockett Sr.'s Death01:17:15 The Rise of Jim Crockett Jr. and the New Era01:30:33 Dusty Rhodes: A Wrestling Legend01:31:24 Johnny Valentine: The Real Deal01:34:31 Wahoo McDaniel: The Tough Competitor01:41:31 The Rise of Ric Flair01:43:16 The Importance of Championships01:44:57 Dory Funk Jr.: A Champion's Legacy02:21:04 The Influence of Eddie Graham02:26:14 The Formation of The Four Horsemen02:28:05 Dusty Rhodes' Booking Style02:29:20 Jim Crockett Promotions: The Family Legacy02:37:02 Jimmy Crockett's Reserved Nature02:37:41 The Crockett Family Reunion02:38:22 Jimmy Crockett Takes Responsibility02:39:59 The TBS Time Slot and Vince McMahon02:42:47 The Rise of Jim Crockett Promotions02:47:32 The Great American Bash and Expansion02:48:23 The Decline of Jim Crockett Promotions03:12:22 The Sale to Turner Broadcasting03:17:45 The Legacy of Mid-Atlantic Wrestling03:23:15 Final Reflections and FarewellJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOTZzb1tdtCzLBaOGczlLYQ/join