We continue our 2026 Tragos-Thesz Hall of Fame Series with Episode 70, dropping this morning , July 8th — just days before the big Hall of Fame weekend in Waterloo.Joining us is Ron Fuller, who will be accepting the 2026 Lou Thesz Award on behalf of the Welch/Fuller Family. Ron shares heartfelt memories of his family’s legendary contributions to the business, stories from his own career, and his pivotal role promoting Southeastern Championship Wrestling in 1976. We dive deep into the family legacy that helped shape so many territories.

Our second guest is the noted wrestling historian George Schire. We discuss my own honor — the James C. Melby Award for excellence in journalism and wrestling history preservation — and I have a special surprise for George during the show that you won’t want to miss.Two outstanding guests, rich Hall of Fame conversation, and plenty of territory history. This is one of those episodes you’ll want to listen to more than once.

Brought to you by the Grizzly Up Soap Company — keeping the legends clean and the territory spirit alive!Set your reminders, download it fresh on Wednesday morning, and ride along with us through the Time Tunnel as we celebrate this year’s honorees. Can’t wait for you to hear this one!

Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel History Show, Your Home for the History of Territory Wrestliung!

• (00:00:02) - Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel: The Territorial Era
• (00:05:10) - Grizzly Oak Soap Company
• (00:07:24) - The Welch Legacy and The Fields Family
• (00:09:06) - The Lou Thes Award
• (00:12:54) - Ronnie Welch on His National Wrestling Alliance Connection
• (00:15:51) - Ron Wright on His New Promotion in Southeastern Wrestling
• (00:20:56) - Ron Wright on Eddie Graham Flying
• (00:25:09) - Don Carson in the WWE
• (00:31:30) - George Tanaka on His Time in Knoxville
• (00:36:58) - George McCrary on His Turn at Knoxville
• (00:42:18) - Wrestlers in the 1980s
• (00:46:02) - Terry Funk on Working With Dori Funk Jr.
• (00:52:24) - Ronnie Garvin Throwing the Championship Off The Bridge
• (00:56:38) - Roy Estes: The Creators of Territory Wrestling
• (00:59:05) - Jace on His Granddad
• (01:04:40) - Billy Gunn on the NWA Convention
• (01:10:07) - Rocky Marciano vs Ed Spider Galinto
• (01:10:54) - Herb Welch on His Career
• (01:14:54) - Uncle Herb and His 100-Year-Old Sister
• (01:18:24) - Herb Welch Was A Wrestling Trainer In Dyersburg
• (01:22:47) - Herb Golden on His Brother Jack
• (01:26:56) - Crazy Dad: The Cap
• (01:31:14) - Jeff Jarrett on His Family's WWE Hall of Fame Induction
• (01:35:00) - Dusty Welch in the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame
• (01:43:20) - Wrestling Wars of the 1950s and 1972
• (01:45:46) - WWE Hall of Fame Guest: George Shire
• (01:47:03) - George Shire Returns to "The NFL on ABC"
• (01:48:02) - Pat O'Connor vs Buddy Rogers
• (01:56:10) - Buddy Rogers
• (02:02:11) - The New WWA Territories
• (02:10:43) - NWA Champ Pat O'Connor: Did You Ever Talk To
• (02:17:04) - Tom Ernesto on the NWA
• (02:22:52) - Jerry Oates on Terry Funk's NWA Championship
• (02:24:41) - Jack Briscoe On Harley Dory's Tractor Crash
• (02:29:33) - Buddy Rogers in the National Wrestling Alliance
• (02:32:19) - The James C. Melby Award
• (02:34:02) - Jim Leyland
• (02:40:49) - Mike Chapman
• (02:42:02) - Tony Melby Gets the NWA Melby Award
• (02:50:24) - Tony Robbins on the
• (02:53:54) - George Carlin: If You Would Induct Me Into the Iowa
• (02:57:36) - George Shire and Ron Fuller Stop By Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel History
• (03:00:24) - Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel: The Vault
• (03:03:05) - Tony Guerrero at the Trago Stays Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame
• (03:04:20) - The History of Texas Wrestling

We proudly launch our brand-new 2026 Tragos-Thesz Hall of Fame Series with Episode 69 of The Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel History Show, featuring 2026 Impact Award winner and legendary referee James Beard and Jack Brisco Red Belt Award winner “Gorgeous” Jimmy Garvin!James was a cornerstone official in World Class Championship Wrestling’s glory years at the Sportatorium and later in the WWF. Jimmy Garvin brings his iconic in-ring perspective from his legendary runs across the territories, including his deep Texas roots and time with the Freebirds. In this conversation we cover career highlights, behind-the-scenes stories from Dallas, and what these well-deserved honors mean to them ahead of the Hall of Fame weekend.

Episode 69 is live now on Substack,Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all major platforms.

Listen today and let us know what you think.

The Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel History Show is your Home for the History of Territory Wrestling.

• (00:00:02) - Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel: Territory History Podcast
• (00:03:43) - Mailbag Show
• (00:04:38) - George Shire Writes A Message On The AWA Mailbag
• (00:07:05) - JYD Was The Biggest Star In New Orleans Wrestling
• (00:20:19) - Texas Wrestling History
• (00:23:27) - Julius Siegel Runs for Justice of the Peace in Houston
• (00:25:53) - The Houston Riot and the Camp Logan Mutiny
• (00:31:45) - Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel
• (00:32:18) - James Beard on The Tregostez Hall of Fame Impact Award
• (00:34:31) - What, What first drew you in to, to pro wrestling?
• (00:40:01) - George Strait on Playing in Texas Bars
• (00:43:51) - A Few Words on Red Bastine
• (00:46:31) - Tony Jones on Becoming a Referee
• (00:50:57) - James Harden On His Role As A Referee
• (00:56:25) - Kevin vs. The Iron Claw Movie
• (00:59:55) - Bookmark
• (01:06:12) - Jerry Briscoe on Being Honored in the Texas Pro Wrestling
• (01:12:42) - Jerry Jones on His Presidential Honor
• (01:13:16) - What Fritz Von Erich Was Really Like
• (01:15:06) - Honorary WWE Commissioner Gary Hart
• (01:19:37) - How My Japan Experience Turned Me Into A Teacher
• (01:26:42) - Texas Style Wrestling Clinic
• (01:33:48) - Texas sports on TV
• (01:34:24) - Tony Stark Wins Impact Award
• (01:36:38) - Who Would Have Been the NWA Champion In 1977?
• (01:46:57) - Jimmy Garvin on The NWA World Championship
• (01:51:30) - The Jack Briscoe Red Belt Award
• (01:56:41) - Terry Garvin on Working With Ron and Leroy
• (01:59:58) - Terry McGuirk on Managing Danny Hodge
• (02:01:46) - Lou Diamond on His Attitude
• (02:04:48) - Jimmy Hogan on Working for New Japan and Japan
• (02:07:07) - Michael Jackson on Working With David Von Erich in 1983
• (02:10:45) - Fighting For Her Life With Chris Adams
• (02:12:53) - Michael Jackson on Working With Steve Regal
• (02:16:43) - The Road Warriors vs Dusty
• (02:20:06) - Dusty Rhodes on The Chief Spanking Patty
• (02:23:45) - Ricky Flair on Working With Dusty and Magnum
• (02:28:07) - Kevin Sullivan on His Hurt Back
• (02:32:07) - Kevin Durant on His Time in the NBA
• (02:32:40) - Bradley on Working With Michael in WCW
• (02:36:10) - Bob Crockett on Taking Off Work
• (02:37:14) - Flying at 26
• (02:42:05) - Warren Buffett on Working for Warren Buffett
• (02:45:37) - Jimmy Hoffa on Eddie Graham
• (02:50:48) - Flying a C-130
• (02:51:40) - Jimmy Fallon on His Advice To His Fans
• (02:54:19) - Jimmy Garvin on His Gimmick
• (02:56:55) - Wrestling Legends on Lessons Learned
• (02:57:54) - The Secret to Remembering Your Career
• (02:58:49) - Warren Buffett on Flying For NET Jets
• (03:02:41) - Jack Briscoe Gets His NWA Hall of Fame Ring
• (03:05:51) - Pro Wrestling
• (03:12:51) - Tony Richards: Narrative of the Life and Career of Richard
• (03:13:52) - Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel

We’re back with our second Mailbag Show of the year — Episode 67 — and I’m joined once again by my great friend and co-host, Steve Gennerelli!This one is pure fan interaction. Steve and I are diving into your questions from the community — everything from deep territorial history, booking decisions, hidden gems from the 70s and 80s, wrestler careers, and those classic “what if” scenarios that we all love to debate.You asked… we’re answering.

Expect plenty of stories, insight, laughs, and that signature Time Tunnel deep dive you’ve come to expect.Whether you’re a longtime territory fan or just discovering the golden age of regional wrestling, this episode is for you. Episode 67 – The Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel Mailbag Show #2 is live now on Castos, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you get your shows.Drop a review, share your thoughts, and keep those questions coming for the next mailbag!

Thanks for riding with us through the Time Tunnel… let’s open some letters and talk some wrestling history!

• (00:00:02) - PODCAST: Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel
• (00:00:35) - Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel History Mailbag Show
• (00:01:44) - A message from the daughter of the late Pro Wrestling Legend
• (00:05:39) - The Jay Briscoe and Bradshaw Show
• (00:08:46) - Mailbag Has a Hacking Guy
• (00:09:51) - Grizzly Up Soap
• (00:11:32) - Andy Kaufman on The Rock and Wrestling
• (00:15:35) - What is the oldest title in Wrestling?
• (00:18:06) - In A Perfect World... JYD
• (00:23:06) - Some Promoters Who Should Be Remembered
• (00:30:57) - Roy Welch
• (00:34:39) - Eddie Graham
• (00:36:45) - The Wizard Should Be In The WWE Hall of Fame
• (00:41:20) - Jim Barnett On Gary Jester
• (00:47:05) - Who Was The Best Utility Wrestler?
• (00:51:41) - Red Bastine on Mid-South Wrestling
• (00:52:31) - Tony Robbins on AEW and WWE
• (01:01:13) - AEW CEO on Keeping the Company Authentic
• (01:01:42) - Would Bobby Shane Have Been an Elite Booker?
• (01:05:04) - Sam Mushnick's St. Louis Wrestling
• (01:10:57) - What Was The Brass Knuckles Championship?
• (01:14:46) - Why Did Crockett Not Acquire The IWA or Bill
• (01:22:41) - Vince McMahon on His National Business
• (01:22:58) - Dusty Rhodes On Always Want To Form A Tag Team
• (01:23:56) - Howard Finkel
• (01:26:13) - Would You Write a Book On A Wrestler?
• (01:28:17) - The Impact of Wrestling Producers
• (01:29:34) - Send in Questions About the Death of the Territory
• (01:36:45) - Podcast