At the Mid-South Coliseum, Memphis' unique blend of slow-burn, story-driven matches and pre-MTV music ...More
At the Mid-South Coliseum, Memphis' unique blend of slow-burn, story-driven matches and pre-MTV music video vignettes, captivated audiences every week.Less
45mins2022-10-04
2. Andy Kaufman vs. The King of Memphis
One of the most infamous stories in wrestling lore, TV star Andy Kaufman travelled from Hollywood to M...More
One of the most infamous stories in wrestling lore, TV star Andy Kaufman travelled from Hollywood to Memphis to wrestle women, before facing off against King Jerry Lawler.Less
45mins2022-10-11
3. AWA: Bodyslams in the Heartland
Verne Gagne created the American Wrestling Association with one singular goal: return dignity and athl...More
Verne Gagne created the American Wrestling Association with one singular goal: return dignity and athleticism to a business losing touch with both.Less
45mins2022-10-18
4. CWF: Bloodstains in the Everglades
Championship Wrestling from Florida was known for a training regime that both elevated its wrestlers a...More
Championship Wrestling from Florida was known for a training regime that both elevated its wrestlers and literally broke newcomers, like future WWE star Hulk Hogan.Less
45mins2022-10-25
5. Stampede: The Hart of Pro Wrestling
Stampede Wrestling was formed and operated by the patriarch of the legendary Hart family. Stars were t...More
Stampede Wrestling was formed and operated by the patriarch of the legendary Hart family. Stars were trained in the Hart Family basement gym, infamously known as "The Dungeon."Less
45mins2022-11-01
6. Polynesian: Wrestling's Island Dynasty
Polynesian Pro Wrestling was formed by High Chief Peter Maivia, grandfather of Dwayne Johnson, and lat...More
Polynesian Pro Wrestling was formed by High Chief Peter Maivia, grandfather of Dwayne Johnson, and later run by his grandmother Lia, one of the first female wrestling promoters.Less
45mins2022-11-08
7. Portland: Where Wrestling Got Weird
The Portland Wrestling territory was the premiere promotion of the Northwest, renowned for its extensi...More
The Portland Wrestling territory was the premiere promotion of the Northwest, renowned for its extensive and loyal roster of eccentric talent and wild, eclectic storylines.Less
45mins2022-11-15
8. WCCW: Wrestling's Lone Star Legacy
WCCW was a pioneering promotion overseen by the legendary Fritz Von Erich, who turned all five of his ...More
WCCW was a pioneering promotion overseen by the legendary Fritz Von Erich, who turned all five of his sons into megastars while running wild shows at the Dallas Sportatorium.Less
45mins2022-11-22
9. Crockett: Evil Heels of the Carolinas
Jim Crockett Promotions was the cornerstone Territory of the National Wrestling Alliance and the secon...More
Jim Crockett Promotions was the cornerstone Territory of the National Wrestling Alliance and the second largest wrestling promotion in the United States.Less
45mins2022-11-29
10. Mid-South: Bullets, Blades & Bar Fights
Mid-South Wrestling launched the careers of stars like Junkyard Dog, Jake "The Snake" Roberts and "Hac...More
Mid-South Wrestling launched the careers of stars like Junkyard Dog, Jake "The Snake" Roberts and "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, and earned a reputation for its strict locker room code.Less
