Tales From the Territories

Season 12022

Wrestling legends reunite to relive stories from in and out of the ring.

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10 Episodes

    E01 Memphis: Where Wrestling Was Real

    At the Mid-South Coliseum, Memphis' unique blend of slow-burn, story-driven matches and pre-MTV music video vignettes, captivated audiences every week.

    October 4, 2022

    E02 Andy Kaufman vs. The King of Memphis

    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.

    October 11, 2022

    E03 AWA: Bodyslams in the Heartland

    Verne Gagne created the American Wrestling Association with one singular goal: return dignity and athleticism to a business losing touch with both.

    October 18, 2022

    E04 CWF: Bloodstains in the Everglades

    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.

    October 25, 2022

    E05 Stampede: The Hart of Pro Wrestling

    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."

    November 1, 2022

    E06 Polynesian: Wrestling's Island Dynasty

    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.

    November 8, 2022

    E07 Portland: Where Wrestling Got Weird

    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.

    November 15, 2022

    E08 WCCW: Wrestling's Lone Star Legacy

    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.

    November 22, 2022

    E09 Crockett: Evil Heels of the Carolinas

    Jim Crockett Promotions was the cornerstone Territory of the National Wrestling Alliance and the second largest wrestling promotion in the United States.

    November 29, 2022

    E10 Mid-South: Bullets, Blades & Bar Fights

    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.

    December 6, 2022
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