Tales From The Territories

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  • Documentary

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Memphis: Where Wrestling Was Real
Episode overview
At the Mid-South Coliseum, Memphis' unique blend of slow-burn, story-driven matches and pre-MTV music video vignettes, captivated audiences every week.
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Andy Kaufman vs. The King of Memphis
Episode overview
One of the most infamous stories in wrestling lore, TV star Andy Kaufman travelled from Hollywood to Memphis to wrestle women, before facing off against King Jerry Lawler.
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AWA: Bodyslams in the Heartland
Episode overview
Verne Gagne created the American Wrestling Association with one singular goal: return dignity and athleticism to a business losing touch with both.
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CWF: Bloodstains in the Everglades
Episode overview
Championship Wrestling from Florida was known for a training regime that both elevated its wrestlers and literally broke newcomers, like future WWE star Hulk Hogan.
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Stampede: The Hart of Pro Wrestling
Episode overview
Stampede Wrestling was formed and operated by the patriarch of the legendary Hart family. Stars were trained in the Hart Family basement gym, infamously known as The Dungeon.
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Polynesian: Wrestling's Island Dynasty
Episode overview
Polynesian Pro Wrestling was formed by High Chief Peter Maivia, grandfather of Dwayne Johnson, and later run by his grandmother Lia, one of the first female wrestling promoters.
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Portland: Where Wrestling Got Weird
Episode overview
The Portland Wrestling territory was the premiere promotion of the Northwest, renowned for its extensive and loyal roster of eccentric talent and wild, eclectic storylines.
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WCCW: Wrestling's Lone Star Legacy
Episode overview
WCCW was a pioneering promotion overseen by the legendary Fritz Von Erich, who turned all five of his sons into megastars while running wild shows at the Dallas Sportatorium.
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Crockett: Evil Heels of the Carolinas
Episode overview
Jim Crockett Promotions was the cornerstone Territory of the National Wrestling Alliance and the second largest wrestling promotion in the United States.
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Mid-South: Bullets, Blades & Bar Fights
Episode overview
Mid-South Wrestling launched the careers of stars like Junkyard Dog, Jake The Snake Roberts and Hacksaw Jim Duggan, and earned a reputation for its strict locker room code.

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