Regional Rasslin' - Territory Talk
Ray Russell / The WrestleCopia NetworkBefore the national expansion of Pro Wrestling the business was split into many different regional promotions referred to as "the territories". Each territory competed within their own regional boundaries with unqiue wrestling stars, championship belts, and local TV. We talk the good old days from the territory era, from the AWA to JCP, New York to Los Angeles, Memphis to Mid-South, Portland to Fl... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 148 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsTV & FilmWrestlingTV Reviews | |||
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Love it, it's easy listening while I'm at work and the research is usually pretty accurate. Wish they could start a history of Florida wrestling(what I grew up on) and a history of WCCW one.
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The WrestleCopia Podcast Network is helping to fill a void that was created when the pro wrestling territories ended abruptly.
We didn’t get a final season or farewell tour, so this is it.
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Love it! Started Georgia '81. Incredible.
Apple Podcasts5SraphelUnited States2 years ago - The greatest
What a great show!!! I love it!!! Very interesting and entertaining!!!!!!!
Apple Podcasts5Neily JUnited States2 years ago - Excellent history podcast
I’ve been enjoyed the GCW coverage from the start. Had only one complaint, it’s the Columbus Municipal Auditorium, not Memorial. They fixed that, much appreciated. Fantastic podcast. I give 5 stars
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What is Regional Rasslin' about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show centers on the pre-national expansion era of pro wrestling, exploring how regional promotions built and branded themselves through local TV, venues, and cross-territory rivalries. Episodes thread together promoter strategies, marquee talents, and the business side of territories—from early TV footprints to the rise of national brands—through archival commentary, card-by-card recollections, and audience memories. Noteworthy are deep-dive histories, guest experts, and granular storytelling that shed light on how promotions navigated media, talent, and regional loyalties, making the era come alive for listeners who crave context-rich wrestling history and texture around how territories operated and competed.
Expect insightful analys... more
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Recent guests on Regional Rasslin' include:
1. Don Muraco
2. Roman Gomez
3. Rick Fields
4. Aaron Gartlan
5. Big John Harris
6. Richard Vicek
7. Phil Adams
8. Leslie Floyd Cretchman III
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