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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
Bill Dundee
Tennessee Wrestling
Jerry Lawler
Gene Kiniski
Pro Wrestling
Professional Wrestling
Gulf Coast Championship Wrestling
Terry Funk
Championship Wrestling From Florida
Bruno Sammartino
Dusty Rhodes
1975
Vancouver
Georgia Championship Wrestling
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 84 of The Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel History Show is a different kind of night — The “What If” Episode.

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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 progr... more

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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.... more

Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel Territory History Show Episode 82

Hey everyone, Tony Richards here!

Episode 82 of The Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel History Show is another history-packed episode with three strong segments.

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We welcome Bob Smith o... more

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 Dunde... more

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Recent Guests

Magnum TA
Professional wrestler, infamous car accident in 1986
Jim Crockett Promotions
Episode: Episode 84: What if? Jimmy Garvin, Magnum TA, Todd Goss, Steve Gennrelli, Jammie Ward
Jamie Ward
Wrestling commentator and storyteller
Self / Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel
Episode: Episode 84: What if? Jimmy Garvin, Magnum TA, Todd Goss, Steve Gennrelli, Jammie Ward
Terry Sullivan
Longtime broadcaster in the Detroit Territory; wrestling historian
Detroit Territory
Episode: Episode 83: Territory Review 1976: Detroit Territory
Brian Solomon
Author of Blood and Fire, The Story of the Sheik
Wrestling Observer/author
Episode: Episode 83: Territory Review 1976: Detroit Territory
Dr. Tom Prichard
Professional wrestler; trainer; former associate of Dundee
Pro Wrestling industry
Episode: Episode 81: A Farewell To Superstar Bill Dundee
Pat Trammell
Friend of Jerry Jarrett; former promoter/host with Talking Memphis Wrestling
Talking Memphis Wrestling
Episode: Episode 81: A Farewell To Superstar Bill Dundee
Fumi Saito
Japanese wrestling historian
Japan
Episode: Episode 80: 1976 Territory Review: All Japan Pro Wrestling & RIP Jerry Oates
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

Host

Tony Richards
Host of Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel History Show; prolific author and archival enthusiast with deep ties to territorial history.

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
    Canada3 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 States3 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 States5 months ago
  • WWF SHOW

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    YourRedness
    United States5 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 States5 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners note high-quality storytelling and strong guest selections that bring historical figures to life.
Listeners praise the deep-dive, archival detail and the host's enthusiasm for wrestling history.
The show is valued for preserving niche territory-era knowledge and making it accessible to history-minded audiences.
Guests and historians are highlighted as delivering well-researched, memorable contextual insights.

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#57
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Apple Podcasts
#30
United Kingdom/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#129
Canada/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#127
Australia/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#176
Germany/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#28
Poland/Sports/Wrestling

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 83: Territory Review 1976: Detroit Territory
Q: What defined Detroit's trajectory in 1976 according to Brian Solomon?
Solomon explains that 1976 marked the downturn in momentum for The Sheik's Big Time Wrestling, driven by a combination of personal issues, control struggles, and insufficient TV exposure, which together eroded attendance and long-term prospects.
Episode 84: What if? Jimmy Garvin, Magnum TA, Todd Goss, Steve Gennrelli, Jammie Ward
Q: What memorable moment stands out about the Garvin-Magnum run and its aftermath?
Garvin explains the instant chemistry and heat they generated, and how Magnum's accident cut short a potential longer title run, leaving a path of 'what ifs' about the era's trajectory.
Episode 82: Bob Smith, Amarillo West Texas 1966 & Mailbag!
Q: If Bob Backlund had left Florida for New York, do you think he'd have an NWA title reign?
The consensus is that Backlund could have had a significant run if promoted by the right people, but core promoters in the era favored a more colorful, marketable champion. Eddie Graham's influence in pushing Kern, and the broader politics of promoter support, would likely have shaped whether Backlund became a long-running NWA champion; still, it would have been a struggle to root him as a main-event star across multiple territories.
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.

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

This program concentrates on wrestling history during the territorial era, with deep dives into regional promotions, booking practices, and archival preservation. Episodes frequently blend scholarly analysis with personal memories from historians, promoters, and veterans, yielding a rich tapestry of territory dynamics across the U.S. and Canada. Noteworthy strengths include a robust mailbag format that surfaces listener questions, a focus on preservation and archival sources, and guests ranging from regional historians to former promoters and wrestlers, all contributing detailed, era-specific insights. The show tends to appeal to serious history buffs, researchers, and industry insiders who value context, lineage, and the evolution of promo... more

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