Season 1 Episode 8
Tales From the Territories
Documentary • Pro wrestlingSeason 110 Episodes
Memphis: Where Wrestling Was RealS1 E1At the Mid-South Coliseum, Memphis' unique blend of slow-burn, story-driven matches and pre-MTV music video vignettes captivated audiences every week.
Andy Kaufman vs. The King of MemphisS1 E2One of the most infamous stories in wrestling lore, TV star Andy Kaufman traveled from Hollywood to Memphis to wrestle women, before facing off against King Jerry Lawler.
AWA: Bodyslams in the HeartlandS1 E3Verne Gagne creates the American Wrestling Association with one singular goal: return dignity and athleticism to a business losing touch with both.
CWF: Bloodstains in the EvergladesS1 E4Championship Wrestling from Florida was known for a training regime that both elevated its wrestlers and literally broke newcomers, like future WWE star Hulk Hogan.
Stampede: The Hart of Pro WrestlingS1 E5Stampede 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.
Polynesian: Wrestling's Island DynastyS1 E6Polynesian Pro Wrestling is formed by High Chief Peter Maivia, grandfather of Dwayne Johnson, and later run by his grandmother Lia, one of the first female wrestling promoters.
Portland: Where Wrestling Got WeirdS1 E7The Portland Wrestling territory is the premiere promotion of the Northwest, renowned for its extensive and loyal roster of eccentric talent and eclectic storylines.
WCCW: Wrestling's Lone Star LegacyS1 E8WCCW was a pioneering promotion overseen by the legendary Fritz Von Erich, who turns all five of his sons into megastars while running wild shows at the Dallas Sportatorium.
Crockett: Evil Heels of the CarolinasS1 E9Jim Crockett Promotions was the cornerstone Territory of the National Wrestling Alliance and the second largest wrestling promotion in the United States.
Mid-South: Bullets, Blades & Bar FightsS1 E10Mid-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.
WCCW: Wrestling's Lone Star LegacySeason 1 Episode 8
Cast
Abdullah The Butcher, Bret "The Hitman" Hart, Sean RobbGenres
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