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Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel Territory History Show

Tony Richards
Jim Crockett Promotions
American Wrestling Association
Mongolian Stomper
NWA World Title
Pro Wrestling History
Tennessee Wrestling
Gene Kiniski
Pro Wrestling
Professional Wrestling
Jerry Lawler
Bill Dundee
Gulf Coast Championship Wrestling
Championship Wrestling From Florida
Terry Funk
Bruno Sammartino
Dusty Rhodes
1975
Vancouver
Georgia Championship Wrestling
Rowdy Red Roberts

The Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel History Show is dedicated to researching, educating and discovering pro wrestling history from the territorial-era. Our host and guests share a passion for the performance art of professional wrestling as it was presented in the era of the territories and booking offices from 1930 through 1990.

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Latest Episodes

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 ... more

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 ... more

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 sh... more

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 de... more

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Recent Guests

Roy Lucier
Pro wrestling historian and Lucha Libre expert
Social media presence and wrestling historians community
Episode: Episode 79: Mexico 1976 & Stampede Wrestling 1976
Ross Hart
Part of the Stampede Wrestling promotion, member of the Hart family
Stampede Wrestling (Calgary)
Episode: Episode 79: Mexico 1976 & Stampede Wrestling 1976
Steve Gennerelli
Historian and Florida wrestling commentator
Episode: Episode 78: Dusty Rhodes 1976
Bruce Owens
Florida analyst, former booker/referee
Episode: Episode 78: Dusty Rhodes 1976
Howard Baum
Florida analyst, regular contributor
Episode: Episode 78: Dusty Rhodes 1976
Tim Dills
Tennessee wrestling historian
Episode: Episode 78: Dusty Rhodes 1976
Sean Dulaney
Author of The History of Wrestling in Evansville, Indiana; Evansville exhibit curator
Evansville Museum display, Evansville history project
Episode: Episode 77: 7 Stages of Territory Era, Stage 7 (1985-1995)
Larry Lane
Red Dog Larry Lane, Amarillo West Texas promoter/performer, close friend of Dory Funk Jr.
Self-employed promoter/West Texas wrestling promoter
Episode: Episode 76: Dory Funk,. Jr Tribute Show
Ted DiBiase
The Million Dollar Man, former West Texas State football player, associated with the Funk family
Wrestling personality
Episode: Episode 76: Dory Funk,. Jr Tribute Show

Host

Tony Richards
Host of Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel Territory History Show and related formats, focusing on historical narratives and territory-era promotions.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • History

    This podcast is a treasure trove of information. Tony’s love of the subject of which he speaks is a huge aspect of this shows charm.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TimToks73
    Canada2 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    Happy to have heard you on with Brisco and JBL good stuff, great content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jeffrey W. Faries
    United States2 months ago
  • If you want history, this is the place to be

    Tony (and guests) does an excellent job preserving wrestling history. I cannot recommend this podcast enough.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Totten-Author
    United States4 months ago
  • WWF SHOW

    Love the show,Baltimore was a much bigger stop than Pittsburgh.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    YourRedness
    United States4 months ago
  • Authentic and Authoritative Pro Wrestling History

    Tony Richard's does his homework and we get the benefit. HIGHLY recommend this podcast for anyone wanting to know more about America in the 2nd half of the 20th century.

    Audible
    5
    Joshua Schairbaum
    United States4 months ago

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#64
United States/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#47
Canada/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#150
United Kingdom/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#154
Australia/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#27
Poland/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#65
Norway/Sports/Wrestling

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 76: Dory Funk,. Jr Tribute Show
Q: What made Dory Funk Jr. such an effective champion during the Muchnick era?
His ability to work with a wide range of top challengers, maintain an impressive travel schedule, and stay focused on what was best for business while portraying a credible, technically skilled champion.
Episode 73: Curse of The Von Erichs, Funk 1966 and Mailbag
Q: What was your favorite WrestleMania?
The guest shares nostalgia for the early WrestleManias, noting how each one represents a different era and the overall evolution of the business, with particular emphasis on the first five as historically significant milestones.
Episode 74: Cauliflower Alley Club 2026
Q: What does the Melby Award mean to you, Dan?
Dan describes it as a recognition from peers, representing a culmination of decades of contribution to wrestling history and Mike Melby's legacy, which validates his lifelong work.
Episode 68: 2026 Mailbag Show #2
Q: Could you have seen Andy Kaufman involved in the Rock and Wrestling connection if health allowed it?
Tony and Steve agree that Kaufman loved wrestling and would have been a notable but likely sporadic presence in Memphis; a one-off or episodic involvement would have been more plausible than a full-time run.
Episode 56: 1976 Territory Review, St. Louis, Missouri
Q: Why was Terry Funk able to win the title in St. Louis, and how did fans react to a new champion after so many years with Dory Funk Jr. and Jack Briscoe?
The host explains that Funk's victory was part of a deliberate booking strategy by Sam Mushnick to refresh storylines; fans were initially shocked but over time accepted and followed the evolving narratives that connected St. Louis with the broader NWA world title scene.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on deep historical analysis of the territorial era of professional wrestling, with a heavy emphasis on regional promotion histories, title lineage, and the evolving business dynamics from the 1930s to the 1990s. Episodes frequently feature long-form conversations with historians, former promoters, broadcasters, and veteran wrestlers who offer firsthand memories and context about territory setups, TV exposure, travel, and key feuds. A standout pattern is the blend of rigorous historical analysis with personal anecdotes, often anchored by rankings or recurring case studies (e.g., specific territories, notable title bouts, and landmark events). The format tends to mix archival storytelling with forward-looking projects like h... more

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2. Ross Hart
3. Steve Gennerelli
4. Bruce Owens
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8. Larry Lane

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