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Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel Territory History Show

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

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 76 is a special one: The Dory Funk Jr. Tribute Show.

We honor the life and career of “The Champ” with four powerful segments and an incredible group of guests.

Segment 1:Historian George Schire joins me to discuss the career of Dory Funk Jr... more

Hey everyone, Tony Richards here!

Episode 75 of The Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel History Show is packed with three strong segments and drops this morning in all the usual places.

Segment 1:Tennessee wrestling historian Tim Dills joins me as we finish ... more

Hey everyone, Tony Richards here!Episode 74 of The Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel History Show is focused on one of the most important gatherings in our industry — the Cauliflower Alley Club and their annual meeting taking place in Las Vegas this August 2... more

Episode 73 of The Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel History Show is loaded with three big segments and drops this morning at 5am Central / 6am Eastern.

Segment 1:

I welcome back World Class Championship Wrestling historian and expert Lance Peterson. Lance ... more

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Recent Guests

Tim Deals
Tennessee Wrestling Historian, co-host for Tennessee segment
Tennessee Wrestling History
Episode: Episode 75: 1976 Territory Review: Tennessee pt2, Dory Funk 1966 and Randy Hales
Randy Hales
Guest, promoter and Memphis wrestling figure
Power Pro Wrestling (later), Talking Memphis Wrestling
Episode: Episode 75: 1976 Territory Review: Tennessee pt2, Dory Funk 1966 and Randy Hales
Paige Sutherland
Benevolent Director of The Cauliflower Alley Club
Cauliflower Alley Club
Episode: Episode 74: Cauliflower Alley Club 2026
Dan Murphy
American wrestling journalist, historian, and author; Melby Award winner
Cauliflower Alley Club event, PWI
Episode: Episode 74: Cauliflower Alley Club 2026
Rip Rogers
Wrestler and trainer; ICW veteran; CAC award winner
Cauliflower Alley Club
Episode: Episode 74: Cauliflower Alley Club 2026
Lance Peterson
World Class Championship Wrestling analyst and guest on the Von Erichs documentary segment
World Class Championship Wrestling
Episode: Episode 73: Curse of The Von Erichs, Funk 1966 and Mailbag
Steve Gennerelli
Mailbag correspondent who compiles listener questions
Episode: Episode 73: Curse of The Von Erichs, Funk 1966 and Mailbag
James Beard
2026 Tregostez Hall of Fame Impact Award winner, referee and promoter
Texas wrestling scene
Episode: Episode 69: 2026 TNT HOF Series: James Beard & Jimmy Garvin
Jimmy Garvin
Jack Briscoe Award winner, prominent wrestler and promoter
Professional Wrestling (Texas/USA)
Episode: Episode 69: 2026 TNT HOF Series: James Beard & Jimmy Garvin

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 33 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
    Canada24 days ago
  • Great Podcast

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jeffrey W. Faries
    United Statesa month 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 States3 months ago
  • WWF SHOW

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    YourRedness
    United States3 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 States3 months ago

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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.
Episode 63: 1976 Territory Review: Gulf Coast Championship Wrestling
Q: How did TV scheduling and local station changes affect attendance and interest?
Shifting time slots, moving shows to different channels, and taping live events created inconsistent viewing, which damaged audience retention and made it harder to sustain steady live gate revenue.

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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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1. Tim Deals
2. Randy Hales
3. Paige Sutherland
4. Dan Murphy
5. Rip Rogers
6. Lance Peterson
7. Steve Gennerelli
8. James Beard

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