Episode 84 of The Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel History Show is a different kind of night — The “What If” Episode.

Segment 1:

We go back 40 years to the car accident that ended Magnum TA’s career. Jimmy Garvin joins the show as we look at the hot program the two of them had just started. What if that accident never happens? Where does the program go? Does it build into a World Title series between Magnum and Jimmy? How does Precious fit into the story? This one gets intriguing in a hurry.

RIP Ricky Sexton

Segment 2:

Mid-Atlantic analyst and historian Todd Goss returns. Todd and I dig into what a Magnum TA World Title run would have looked like. How would it have affected business in the Carolinas and across the NWA? We kick it around, chase a few other ideas, and see where the road might have led.

RIP Clary Fleming

Segment 3:

Steve Gennerelli and Jammie Ward join me for another big “what if”: Ric Flair going to the WWWF in the 1980s. Several strong theories get tossed around — how it would have changed New York, the NWA, and the man himself.

Three segments. Three alternate histories. One episode built for territory fans who love the questions that never got answered.

Episode 84 – The “What If” Episode is available now on Castos, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all your usual platforms.

Hit play, leave a review, and come ride the “what if” with us through the Time Tunnel!

• (00:00:02) - Intro and Episode Preview
• (00:02:41) - Listener Mail: Grizzly Soap and Sportatorium Revival
• (00:05:53) - Interview: Jimmy Garvin and Magnum TA Introduction
• (00:10:12) - How Jimmy and Magnum First Met
• (00:18:25) - Planning the Garvin-Magnum Program and Precious's Role
• (00:24:50) - What the Feud Could Have Become
• (00:34:02) - Hall of Fame Memories and Waterloo Stories
• (00:36:41) - The Greenville Match and In-Ring Chemistry
• (00:39:44) - Dan Gable, Jim Crockett's Expansion, and Trust in the Push
• (00:46:34) - The Night of the Accident and Aftermath
• (00:48:48) - Patty's Role and Fan Stories
• (00:58:14) - Final Thoughts from Garvin and Magnum
• (01:00:55) - Remembering Ricky Sexton (Mario Chriacia)
• (01:07:35) - Todd Goss Joins: Magnum's Title Reign What If
• (01:10:35) - Would Magnum Have Worked as a Heel or Face Champion?
• (01:13:16) - Territory Struggles: Dallas, Atlanta, Georgia
• (01:18:07) - Booking Philosophy and Dusty Rhodes Critique
• (01:21:04) - Who Could Magnum Have Worked With as Champion?
• (01:25:07) - Management and Business Mistakes in Crockett Promotions
• (01:34:39) - Starrcade Booking Decisions Debate
• (01:40:36) - Wrapping Up: Nikita, Luger, and the Butterfly Effect
• (01:49:05) - Wrestling History Preservation and Tape Trading
• (01:54:16) - Overlooked Historical Figures and Hall of Fame Advocacy
• (02:00:21) - Final Thoughts on the Magnum What If
• (02:01:20) - Remembering Clary Fleming
• (02:04:59) - Baron Von Raschke News and Dusty Trivia
• (02:08:10) - What If Segment Intro: Ric Flair to the WWF
• (02:11:08) - Setting the Scene: 1982 WWF/NWA Unification Match
• (02:22:31) - Booking Flair as WWF/NWA Unified Champion
• (02:29:14) - The Before Horsemen and Flair's WWF Opponents
• (02:33:56) - NWA Promoters Rebel Against the Arrangement
• (02:42:13) - The NWA Championship Tournament Concept
• (02:49:26) - Tournament Bracket and Results Discussion
• (02:52:03) - Dibiase's Reign and Territory Programs Set Up
• (03:00:52) - Flair's WWF Run and Jerry Lawler Praise
• (03:03:27) - Closing Plugs and Wrestling Podcast Mentions
• (03:11:10) - Wrap-Up and Grizzly Soap Co Promotion
• (03:15:12) - Outro and Next Week Preview

Promo for Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel History Show – Episode 83
The Detroit Territory, 1976

Hey everyone, Tony Richards here!Episode 83 of The Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel History Show takes a trip to the Detroit territory and Big Time Wrestling in 1976.

We open with a short congratulations to one of our family members and AWA analyst, George Schire. The George Tragos–Lou Thesz Hall of Fame Board announced this past weekend that George will be honored with the James C. Melby Award for 2027 at Hall of Fame weekend in
Waterloo, Iowa. Well deserved.

Segment 1:
I welcome longtime Detroit television announcer Terry Sullivan to discuss the Detroit Territory in 1976.

Segment 2:
A short, heartfelt tribute to Bart Batten, one of the Batten Twins tag team, who passed away on October 1st. I also give a little profile of the in-ring career of Klondike Bill — more than a ring truck driver.

Segment 3:
Brian Solomon, author of Blood and Fire, the biography of The Original Sheik, returns to the show. Brian and I discuss what was happening in the Sheik’s life and territory in 1976. To close, I recap the other territories The Sheik traveled to and wrestled in during 1976.
It’s the Detroit Territory, all in one episode.

Episode 83 is available now on Castos, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all your usual platforms.

Hit play, leave a review, and keep riding with us through the Time Tunnel!

• (00:00:02) - Intro and Show Open
• (00:00:52) - George Shire's Hall of Fame Announcement
• (00:07:54) - The Secret Phone Call Story
• (00:13:46) - Reflections on Family, Age, and Legacy
• (00:16:59) - Honoring Jim Melby's Friendship
• (00:19:33) - Thanking Supporters and Closing with George
• (00:26:03) - Terry Sullivan Introduction and Early Detroit Fandom
• (00:29:53) - Jack Kane's Role and Backstory
• (00:34:51) - Ali vs Inoki Closed Circuit Fallout
• (00:37:26) - US Title Shuffles and Killer Carl Krupp
• (00:40:39) - Andre the Giant and Crowd Psychology
• (00:44:09) - Thunderbolt Patterson's Return
• (00:48:21) - Cincinnati, Columbus and Territory Decline Causes
• (00:51:37) - Al Haft and Ohio Wrestling History
• (00:58:10) - Studio Wrestling Origins and TV Economics
• (01:00:33) - Promoter Transitions and Town Drawing Power
• (01:01:48) - Johnny Valentine and Bobo Brazil Classics
• (01:05:36) - Don Jardine the Spoiler and Booking Missteps
• (01:10:38) - Don Kent, Kangaroos, and Al Costello Memories
• (01:19:01) - Bull and Fred Curry Tribute
• (01:22:59) - Wrestling Then vs Now - Authenticity Discussion
• (01:29:07) - Closing Thoughts with Terry Sullivan
• (01:38:12) - Show Transition and George Shire Recap
• (01:40:03) - In Memoriam: Bart Batten
• (01:46:19) - Klondike Bill Tribute and Career Retrospective
• (02:01:06) - Introducing Brian Solomon and the Sheik Discussion
• (02:04:12) - The Sheik's Peak and the Ali-Inoki Closed Circuit Flop
• (02:08:06) - Declining Attendance Numbers at Kobo Arena
• (02:11:59) - Recycling Talent and Missed Opportunities
• (02:16:15) - Captain Ed George and Booking Failures
• (02:18:20) - The Sheik's Psychology and Trust Issues
• (02:21:20) - Wrestler-Promoters and Territory Longevity
• (02:24:36) - Timing, Place, and Business Momentum
• (02:28:56) - The Sheik's Addiction and Personal Struggles
• (02:32:49) - Desperation Booking and Outside Bookings
• (02:40:07) - Eddie Creatchman the Manager
• (02:43:45) - Outlaw Promotions and Loyalty Issues
• (02:47:30) - Momentum, Fan Loss, and Lasting Damage
• (02:55:26) - Modern Wrestling's Global Expansion Parallels
• (03:01:06) - Why Territories Can't Return Today
• (03:04:25) - Closing Thoughts on 1976 and the Sheik's Legacy
• (03:07:56) - The Sheik's Outside Bookings in 1976 Detailed
• (03:18:32) - Sponsor Segment: Grizzly Up Soap Company
• (03:23:35) - Show Wrap-up and Next Week Preview

Segment 1:

We welcome Bob Smith of The Outdated Wrestling Hour and Outdated Entertainment Hour. Bob was also a staff member at Pro Wrestling Illustrated, worked on the first PWI 500, and played in B.B. King’s band. It should be a fascinating visit.

Segment 2:

I go back to the 1966 West Texas Territory, this time covering the Tuesday night town of Odessa. We take a deep dive on promoter Pat O’Dowdy and look at the January cards in Odessa.

Segment 3:

Another fun Mailbag segment. Steve Gennerelli and I take a crack at fascinating questions from our viewers and listeners.

Episode 82 is available now on Castos, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all your usual platforms.

Hit play, leave a review, and keep riding with us through the Time Tunnel!

• (00:00:02) - Intro and Kentucky weather update
• (00:03:14) - Remembering PAC (Benjamin Satterley)
• (00:07:06) - Roy Welch Hall of Fame campaign
• (00:13:06) - Idealism vs realism in getting Roy Welch elected
• (00:19:06) - Show preview for today's episode
• (00:20:24) - Welcoming Bob Smith and podcast recording marathon
• (00:23:21) - Copyright, music licensing and YouTube issues
• (00:24:41) - Outdated Entertainment Hour origins and topics
• (00:26:33) - Polka music tangent
• (00:28:12) - Reconnecting with old wrestling magazine friends
• (00:32:07) - Bill Apter stories and Apter's Alley collection
• (00:33:29) - Life at PWI: magazines and workplace
• (00:36:57) - Dusty Rhodes' Florida comeback and Terry Funk feud
• (00:38:55) - Creating the PWI 500 rankings
• (00:41:43) - Bob's Memphis wrestling trip in 1991
• (00:44:04) - Studio wrestling nostalgia
• (00:45:49) - Leaving PWI and career after the magazine days
• (00:47:53) - Getting hired via Mike Tyson article and PWI duties
• (00:49:33) - Naming the Rob Van Dam split-legged moonsault
• (00:51:08) - Favorite Outdated Entertainment Hour: The Guess Who
• (00:52:38) - Joe Puccio co-host relationship
• (00:56:49) - Generational gaps in wrestling fandom
• (00:58:17) - Detroit wrestling legends and the Sheik's outlaw walkout
• (01:03:13) - Lord Layton and Detroit territory nostalgia
• (01:04:22) - Amarillo tape preservation and Mario Savoldi
• (01:05:46) - Origins of Bob's own podcast after being dropped
• (01:11:17) - Ian Douglas and modern wrestling authors
• (01:13:41) - Personal reflection questions: memories, heroes, values
• (01:19:31) - Favorite things: music, food, and places
• (01:22:28) - Success, legacy, and life advice questions
• (01:25:13) - Favorite sound and lessons on screens/kids
• (01:28:12) - Best lesson learned: don't beat yourself up
• (01:31:08) - Wrapping up with Bob and mutual appreciation
• (01:36:10) - Tribute to Beautiful Bruce Sweetan/Swayze
• (01:40:39) - West Texas 1966: Odessa promoter Pat O'Dowdy background
• (02:03:38) - Odessa Tuesday night cards January 1966
• (02:18:24) - Mailbag intro with Steve Giannarelli
• (02:19:34) - Mailbag: Backlund and NWA/AWA title questions
• (02:30:34) - Mailbag: Harley Race's travel schedule
• (02:34:02) - Mailbag: Underrated managers and forgotten footage
• (02:38:42) - Mailbag: Observer Hall of Fame candidates
• (02:43:28) - Mailbag: Booking WCW after Dusty's firing in 1989
• (02:50:27) - Mailbag: Saving the territory system hypothetical
• (03:02:53) - Mailbag: Dusty Rhodes' NWA title reign travel
• (03:10:09) - Mailbag: George Scott's underrated booking genius
• (03:14:52) - Mailbag: Andre the Giant's exclusive WWF deal
• (03:19:46) - Mailbag: JYD in Crockett hypothetical
• (03:22:26) - Magazine collections and closing mailbag segment
• (03:27:13) - Show wrap-up, sponsor read, and closing

Episode 81: A Farewell for Superstar Bill Dundee

This week's special episode features Dr. Tom Prichard, Randy Hales, and Pat Trammell of Talking Memphis Wrestling. Together we share stories, personal remembrances, and words of tribute for Bill Dundee.

It is the only segment on this week’s show — a full episode dedicated to remembering one of the great personalities of Memphis and the territory era.

Thank you for being part of this community as we honor the people who built this business.

Do us and territory wrestling fans a favor, subscribe, like, give a 5-Star review and share this show so more and more territory wrestling fans can find us.

The Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel: Your Home for the History of Territory Wrestling!

• (00:00:02) - Intro and welcome to episode 81
• (00:01:48) - Support the show and Daily Chronicle newsletter
• (00:03:40) - Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame ballot preview
• (00:04:49) - Roy Welch and the Welch family legacy
• (00:06:35) - Introducing the panel: Randy, Dr. Tom, Pat
• (00:09:09) - Panel discussion begins - remembering Bill Dundee
• (00:11:21) - Bill Dundee's celebration of life service
• (00:14:43) - Reflections on funerals and Jerry Oates' service
• (00:17:00) - What made Bill Dundee special as a person
• (00:19:42) - Tom Prichard's Mid-South Coliseum debut, 1983
• (00:24:07) - Territory buildings and road life memories
• (00:25:10) - Bill Dundee's car and early Birmingham memories
• (00:29:20) - Dundee's journey from Scotland/Australia to Tennessee
• (00:32:16) - Nick Gulas conflict and joining Jarrett's territory
• (00:34:36) - Lawler-Dundee chemistry and rivalry
• (00:35:54) - Bill Dundee's work ethic and passion for wrestling
• (00:39:58) - The Lawler-Dundee tag team legacy
• (00:44:55) - Dundee's versatility with tag partners
• (00:48:56) - Scaffold match and Dundee's fearlessness
• (00:50:50) - Watching the funeral via livestream, Coco Ware
• (00:53:22) - Dundee's circus background and family life
• (00:55:14) - Bobby Eaton, family ties, and Dylan Eaton at funeral
• (00:57:59) - Reflecting on aging and getting older
• (00:58:52) - Final thoughts and tributes to Bill Dundee
• (01:06:36) - Wrap-up and upcoming Time Tunnel content
• (01:09:33) - Grizzly Up Soap Company sponsor segment
• (01:12:51) - Closing and sign-off

Episode 80 of The Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel History Show is a special one, with a trip to Japan and a heartfelt look back at our friend Jerry Oates.

Segment 1:We travel to Japan as wrestling historian Fumi Saito joins us from Tokyo. Fumi looks back at Giant Baba’s All Japan Pro Wrestling in 1976, the year Jerry and Ted Oates won the All Asia Tag Team Championship.

Segment 2:Two of our regulars, Georgia wrestling analyst Bobby Simmons and Gulf Coast expert Michael Norris, join me to share their friendship and memories of Jerry Oates. We laugh, we reflect, and we get sad at times talking about our friend.

Segment 3:My last conversation with Jerry Oates for the show — recorded a couple of weeks before his passing — as Jerry discusses his career in 1976.

This is a history-packed and deeply personal episode.

Episode 80 is available now on Castos, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all your usual platforms.Hit play, leave a review, and keep riding with us through the Time Tunnel.

• (00:00:02) - Intro and Show Overview
• (00:01:35) - Remembering Jerry Oates and Show Roadmap
• (00:04:59) - Catfish, Cornmeal, and Southern Cooking Talk
• (00:09:50) - Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame Campaign for Roy Welch
• (00:12:44) - Fumi Saito Joins: Remembering Dory Funk Jr
• (00:19:06) - All Japan's NWA Connection and Title History
• (00:23:20) - Jumbo Tsuruta's Rise and the 10 Match Series
• (00:26:47) - Foreign Talent Tours and Dick Murdoch's Impact
• (00:30:10) - Understanding the Japanese Tour System
• (00:34:58) - Champion Carnival and Abdullah the Butcher's Win
• (00:38:46) - Oates Brothers Win All Asia Tag Titles
• (00:47:44) - Fall Tours, Title Changes, and Kim Duk's Rise
• (00:53:26) - Comparing All Japan and New Japan in 1976
• (00:59:47) - Reflecting on Dory Funk Jr's Legacy in Japan
• (01:03:23) - Wrap-up with Fumi and Show Promotion
• (01:06:12) - Introducing Bobby Simmons and Michael Norris
• (01:10:06) - How Bobby and Michael Met Jerry Oates
• (01:13:52) - Jerry and Ted Oates as a Tag Team
• (01:21:52) - Jerry's Georgia Career and Barnett Relationship
• (01:26:50) - Wrestlers Jerry Trained and Mentored
• (01:35:43) - Funny Ribs and Road Stories About Jerry
• (01:43:28) - Jerry's Gym, Milo Steinborn, and Business Ventures
• (01:56:16) - Remembering Kathy Oates and Jerry's Faith
• (02:07:07) - Remembering Bill Dundee
• (02:20:22) - Final Thoughts and Tributes to Jerry Oates
• (02:31:56) - Texas Wrestling Series Promotion
• (02:37:33) - Final Jerry Oates Interview Begins: 1976 in Kansas City
• (02:42:36) - Leaving Kansas City and Return to Georgia
• (02:52:36) - Back in Georgia: New Feuds and Territory Politics
• (03:07:08) - Working with Gordman, Goliath, Thornton and Charles
• (03:10:31) - Milo Steinborn's Incredible Backstory
• (03:15:33) - Injury, Surgery, and Return to Action
• (03:20:52) - Trip to All Japan: Winning the Tag Titles
• (03:28:43) - Reflections on Tag Team Trust and Territory Politics
• (03:35:58) - Joining Bill Watts' Territory
• (03:40:17) - Reflecting on Career Choices and the AWA Path Not Taken
• (03:46:45) - Closing Thoughts on 1976 and Gratitude
• (03:53:12) - Show Support, Sponsors, and Sign-off

Episode 79 of The Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel History Show welcomes two first-time guests to the show — and we also pause to remember three wrestlers we’ve lost recently.

Segment One: I pay tribute to Paul LeDuc, one of the Canadian Lumberjacks along with his kayfabe brother Jos LeDuc. Then we welcome Lucha Libre historian and enthusiast Roy Lucier for his first appearance on the show. Roy and I discuss wrestling in Mexico as we cover the EMLL and UWA promotions in 1976.

Segment Two: I offer a heartfelt tribute to Jerry Oates, a Southern territory legend and a member of our Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel family. Then we welcome Ross Hart of the famous Stu Hart family for his first appearance on the show. Ross and I cover Stampede Wrestling in 1976.

Segment Three: I wrap up the episode with thoughts on Superstar Bill Dundee, who passed away over the weekend.It’s a history-packed episode with new voices, important tributes, and another look at 1976 around the wrestling world.

Episode 79 is available now on Castos, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all your usual platforms.

Hit play, leave a review, and keep riding with us through the Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel.

• (00:00:02) - Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel
• (00:03:36) - Paul Leduc
• (00:12:18) - Roy Lucher
• (00:18:54) - Dory Dixon In The Observer Wrestling Hall of Fame
• (00:20:01) - Luderoth on CMLO and His Retirement
• (00:24:53) - What's the atmosphere at Arena Lucha?
• (00:27:39) - Are You Ready for The Mask Unmasking?
• (00:29:25) - Dr. Wagner
• (00:33:29) - The Psychology of Lucha Libre's Mask Match
• (00:38:56) - Phil Fishman on Mill Masters' popularity in America
• (00:44:14) - NWA National Welterweight Championship
• (00:48:22) - How Did They Work Their Way Up the Card in Mexico?
• (00:51:20) - The Truth About Ringo Mendoza
• (00:55:52) - UWA vs AAA
• (01:00:45) - The UWA vs Lucha Libre
• (01:02:57) - Perca Ag
• (01:04:01) - Roy Lucher on Rey Mysterio Senior's Inclusion
• (01:08:50) - Roy on SNL
• (01:09:00) - Roy Lucier On WWE and Lucha Libre
• (01:17:38) - Jerry Oates on Terry Funk's WWE Championship
• (01:26:56) - Ross Hart On Stampede Wrestling In 1976
• (01:31:15) - Stu Hart on His Family's History in Wrestling
• (01:35:04) - Stampede in Lethbridge and Edmonton
• (01:42:24) - Bob Stuart on Wrestling Honours
• (01:47:06) - What Was Your Dad's Overall Mindset About Pro Wrestling?
• (01:49:52) - Keith Miller
• (01:55:02) - Alberta Heavyweight Championship
• (02:02:06) - Andre the Giant At The Stampede
• (02:07:00) - How Stampede affected ticket prices
• (02:08:13) - Stu Hart on Gil Hayes vs Keith Hart
• (02:13:20) - Ed Whalen On His Stampede Days
• (02:21:15) - Larry Lane
• (02:24:02) - Raven Collins and Larry Sharp
• (02:25:07) - The Mara brothers in Canada
• (02:32:47) - Ross Hart On His Recent Trip To Canada
• (02:35:19) - Jerry Oates and Bill Dundee Pass Away
• (02:47:05) - Bill Dundee on Jerry Oates Tribute
• (02:47:31) - Grizzly Up Soap Co.
• (02:49:08) - The History of Texas Wrestling

Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel Territory History Show Episode 78

Hey everyone, Tony Richards here!Episode 78 of The Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel History Show is another loaded episode with three strong segments.

Segment 1:Steve Gennerelli and I open the show with a salute and review of the career of Dolly Parton, the Hall of Fame singer-songwriter who recently passed away at the age of 80. We share our thoughts and pay tribute to one of the greats.

Segment 2:Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel Florida analyst Howard Baum is joined by former Florida referee and office employee Bruce Owens. The guys review the career of The American Dream Dusty Rhodes in 1976 and his legendary battles with NWA World Champion Terry Funk, Don Jardine, The Spoiler, Jody Hamilton (The Assassin), and more — all in the Spirit of ’76 as well as more memories of Dory Funk Jr in Florida as booker.

Segment 3:Tennessee analyst Tim Dills joins me as we document the career of UWA personality and Nashville legend Big Tussie. We also review the cards from the outlaw UWA group and the Gulas Tennessee office in Nashville and the surrounding towns.Three great segments.

One history-packed episode.

Episode 78 is available now on Castos, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all your usual platforms.Hit play, leave a review, and keep riding with us through the Time Tunnel, your Home for the History of Territory Wrestling!

• (00:00:02) - PODCAST: Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel
• (00:00:34) - Tony Richards
• (00:02:38) - Dolly Parton Dies at 80
• (00:11:22) - Dolly's Career in 60 Seconds
• (00:18:10) - Dolly Parton on Her Top 5 Female Vocalists of
• (00:24:33) - Dolly the Musical's Life
• (00:31:14) - Dolly Parton's 80th Birthday Tribute
• (00:32:59) - American Dream
• (00:33:33) - Florida Wrestling Analyst Howard Baum Back with Bruce Owens
• (00:39:14) - Bruce Funk on Dory Funk Jr's Death
• (00:46:32) - Jack Briscoe on Dory Funk vs Terry Funk
• (00:53:06) - Dory Funk Was Not The Most Exciting Wrestler...
• (01:00:20) - Dory Funk Sr. and the Jack Briscoe feud
• (01:07:54) - Evel Knievel, Jack Briscoe
• (01:14:11) - "It's a Family Business"
• (01:14:54) - Terry Jones on Dusty's Turn
• (01:21:26) - Dusty Rhodes: Winning The NWA World Heavyweight Championship
• (01:26:44) - Dusty Rhodes on Terry Funk's Paralyzed Face
• (01:30:56) - Jody Rhodes Had To Rob a Liquor Store
• (01:37:40) - Florida Championship Wrestling
• (01:43:41) - Dusty Rhodes vs Ox Baker
• (01:46:06) - Bruce Lee on Driving Dusty Rhodes Around
• (01:52:08) - PWF Champion on Dusty's Death
• (01:57:11) - Dusty Funk on His Career
• (01:58:54) - 1976
• (02:00:31) - Grizzly Up Soap Co.
• (02:01:59) - Tennessee 1976
• (02:02:47) - Tennessee Wrestling History
• (02:12:38) - Christine Jarrett on the Split
• (02:13:57) - Big Tessie
• (02:15:09) - Big Tussie Jackson
• (02:20:27) - Big Tussie Jackson's story
• (02:21:24) - Child Abuse Case in Nashville
• (02:27:43) - The Story of Tussie Kennedy
• (02:32:11) - The Kennedys: Big Tussie's Trial
• (02:34:52) - UWA Bringing Big Tussie Jackson to the Ring
• (02:40:38) - Tony Fox on Jerry Jarrett's Use of Pop Culture in Pro Wrestling
• (02:42:46) - Big Tussie's Pro Wrestling License Application
• (02:48:24) - Big Tussie's Pro Wrestling Career
• (02:51:20) - Big Tussy
• (02:54:36) - The UWA vs Nick Goulis
• (03:01:28) - UWA Championship Match
• (03:03:30) - Nick Gulas vs Ernie Ladd
• (03:07:38) - Andre the Giant vs Nick Golis
• (03:14:42) - Ray Parker and the UWA Split
• (03:18:53) - Tennessee sports talk
• (03:22:42) - Interview
• (03:23:37) - Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel

Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel Territory History Show Episode 77

Episode 77 of The Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel History Show is another history-packed episode with three great guests and deep conversations.

Segment 1: Steve Gennerelli joins me as we go deep into the 7 Stages of the Territory Era framework. Steve and I discuss how the framework was created, its roots, and the original thoughts and ideas behind it. We talk about how it continues to evolve as new information comes to light. Then we focus specifically on Stage 7: Disintegration (1985–1995) — the critical ten-year period when the territory system collapsed, offices closed, and promotions disappeared. We examine the impact of cable television technology and the forces that drove national expansion.

Segment 2: Historian Greg Klein stops by the Ranch. We discuss his new book, The Texas Rasslin Wars of the 1950s, his recent guest appearance on Episode 9 of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw’s The History of Texas Wrestling, and more.

Segment 3: Sean Dulaney visits to talk about his new book, The History of Wrestling in Evansville, Indiana 1972–1973, and the special exhibit at the Evansville Museum celebrating 100 Years of Pro Wrestling in Evansville.Three strong segments.

One loaded episode of territory history.

Episode 77 is available now on Castos, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all your usual platforms.

Hit play, leave a review, and keep riding with us through the Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel!

• (00:00:02) - Podcast
• (00:00:34) - Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel History: Dory Funk Tribute
• (00:03:03) - The 7 Different Stations of Wrestling
• (00:09:04) - The Final Stage of Wrestling: The Territory Era
• (00:18:19) - In the Elevator With Vince
• (00:20:00) - Jim Crockett vs Vince McMahon
• (00:27:28) - Steve Austin on Trying to Take the AWA to National
• (00:31:10) - The Story of the WWF and Universal Wrestling
• (00:38:15) - Sam Muchnick's Retirement
• (00:46:14) - The NWA vs AWA
• (00:54:12) - The Hedonic Cycle of Entertainment
• (01:02:20) - Greg Klein on The Wrestling Wars of the 1950s
• (01:03:12) - Greg Klein On The Trago Says Hall of Fame Banquet
• (01:08:02) - David Sierra on the Cuban Assassin Panel
• (01:11:33) - Dan Gable on His New Book
• (01:17:27) - Roy Lee On The NWA War
• (01:20:10) - Texas Wrestling's TV Wars of the 1950s
• (01:27:41) - Ed McLemore and the Texas Wrestlers
• (01:32:38) - Texas Wrestling on TV
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