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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
Bill Dundee
Georgia Championship Wrestling
Tennessee Wrestling
Jerry Lawler
Gene Kiniski
Pro Wrestling
Professional Wrestling
Portland Wrestling
Championship Wrestling From Florida
Gulf Coast Championship Wrestling
Terry Funk
Dusty Rhodes
Bruno Sammartino
1975
Vancouver

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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Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel Territory History Show Episode 87Three Territories, 1976

Hey everyone, Tony Richards here!

Episode 87 of The Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel History Show takes us back to the territory era with three great territories in 1976.

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Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel Territory History Show Episode 86

Episode 86 of The Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel History Show continues our 1976 territory reviews as we head to the Pacific Northwest.

Segment 1: We look at Don Owen’s Portland Territory in 19... more

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Episode 85 of The Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel History Show is all about the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame 2026 ballot.

We go down the ballot with plenty of expertise, advocates for their favorites, and deep historical and career reviews to help vote... more

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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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Recent Guests

Fumi Saito
Japanese wrestling historian and journalist
Episode: Episode 87: New Japan 1976, NWA Tri-State 1976, Georgia Championship Wrestling 1976
Bobby Simmons
Georgia wrestling veteran who worked in the ring, office, box office and as a referee
Georgia Championship Wrestling
Episode: Episode 87: New Japan 1976, NWA Tri-State 1976, Georgia Championship Wrestling 1976
Mike Rodgers
Author and historian specializing in Portland wrestling history
Episode: Episode 86: Portland 1976, Vancouver 1976 & MAILBAG!
Frank Culbertson
Portland wrestling historian and Mike Rodgers's collaborator
Episode: Episode 86: Portland 1976, Vancouver 1976 & MAILBAG!
Steve Verrier
Author of biographies of Gene Kiniski and George Gordienko and a history of Pacific Northwest wrestling
Episode: Episode 86: Portland 1976, Vancouver 1976 & MAILBAG!
Steve Gennerelli
Pro wrestling historian and recurring mailbag contributor
Episode: Episode 86: Portland 1976, Vancouver 1976 & MAILBAG!
Greg Klein
Author of a book on the Texas Wrestling Wars of the 1950s and wrestling historian
Episode: Episode 85: 2n Annual Observer HOF Show, Steve Gennerelli, Greg Klein, Brian Solomon, Allan Blackstock and Matt Farmer
Brian R. Solomon
Author of a book about Gorilla Monsoon and wrestling historian
Episode: Episode 85: 2n Annual Observer HOF Show, Steve Gennerelli, Greg Klein, Brian Solomon, Allan Blackstock and Matt Farmer
Allan Blackstock
British wrestling researcher and historian known online as Allan Cheapshot
Episode: Episode 85: 2n Annual Observer HOF Show, Steve Gennerelli, Greg Klein, Brian Solomon, Allan Blackstock and Matt Farmer

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 59 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 States4 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 States6 months ago
  • WWF SHOW

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    YourRedness
    United States6 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 States6 months ago

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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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Episode 87: New Japan 1976, NWA Tri-State 1976, Georgia Championship Wrestling 1976
Q: How did the satellite change Georgia Championship Wrestling's television operation?
Bobby Simmons says satellite distribution brought national exposure, stricter limits on promotional airtime and pressure from other promoters whose markets received the show.
Episode 87: New Japan 1976, NWA Tri-State 1976, Georgia Championship Wrestling 1976
Q: How did the Muhammad Ali and Antonio Inoki fight look better to viewers 50 years later?
Fumi Saito says audiences familiar with MMA could better understand the tactics and constraints of the bout, which had been widely criticized as disappointing when it happened.
Episode 86: Portland 1976, Vancouver 1976 & MAILBAG!
Q: Why wasn't Wahoo McDaniel given a run as NWA world champion?
Tony Richards argues that McDaniel was a major regional attraction but did not fit the NWA champion's demands for technical range, broad travel, and the ability to carry matches with varied opponents.
Episode 86: Portland 1976, Vancouver 1976 & MAILBAG!
Q: Was the promotion financially lucrative for Gene Kiniski's family?
Steve Verrier says the Vancouver promotion was solid and lucrative under Gene Kiniski, Sandor Kovacs, and Don Owen, though the operation began to unravel in the late 1970s.
Episode 85: 2n Annual Observer HOF Show, Steve Gennerelli, Greg Klein, Brian Solomon, Allan Blackstock and Matt Farmer
Q: What makes Jose Torres a strong candidate for the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame?
Allan Blackstock says Torres was a major draw in Spain and France for about two decades, headlined large venues repeatedly, and represents a major wrestling scene that has no current Hall of Fame inductee.

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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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1. Fumi Saito
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