At the Mid-South Coliseum, Memphis' unique blend of slow-burn, story-driven matches and pre-MTV music video vignettes, captivated audiences every week.
EP2 Andy Kaufman vs. The King of MemphisOct 11, 2022
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.
EP3 AWA: Bodyslams in the HeartlandOct 18, 2022
Verne Gagne created the American Wrestling Association with one singular goal: return dignity and athleticism to a business losing touch with both.
EP4 CWF: Bloodstains in the EvergladesOct 25, 2022
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.
EP5 Stampede: The Hart of Pro WrestlingNov 01, 2022
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."
EP6 Polynesian: Wrestling's Island DynastyNov 08, 2022
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.
EP7 Portland: Where Wrestling Got WeirdNov 15, 2022
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.
EP8 WCCW: Wrestling's Lone Star LegacyNov 22, 2022
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.
EP9 Crockett: Evil Heels of the CarolinasNov 29, 2022
Jim Crockett Promotions was the cornerstone Territory of the National Wrestling Alliance and the second largest wrestling promotion in the United States.
EP10 Mid-South: Bullets, Blades & Bar FightsDec 06, 2022
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.