3 Dark Nights That Nearly Destroyed St. Louis Wrestling
St. Louis Wrestling, under Sam Muchnick, set the gold standard, with credible, fair bouts, until three dark moments nearly broke it all down.
Wrestling Territories
From outlaws to ghost territories to powerhouses of the NWA, road stories, backhanded dealings, and beyond, learn the history of many of your favorite wrestling territories and the demise each sadly faced.
Mid-South Wrestling Association | The Wrestling Territories
Mid-South Wrestling Association was one of the hottest wrestling promotions of the 1980s. Its ultimate demise leaves its mark in history.
PWG: The Untold Story of Pro Wrestling Guerrilla
Before WWE & AEW, today’s biggest stars cut their teeth in SoCal’s Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG). Discover its untold story!
FMW: How Atsushi Onita Built Wrestling’s Wildest Empire
FMW began with a broken ring, barbed wire, and Atsushi Onita’s vision to blow up the system. It became Japan’s wildest wrestling revolution.
Pacific Northwest Wrestling (Portland) | The Wrestling Territories
Pacific Northwest Wrestling (PNW) was an NWA wrestling territory based in Portland, Oregon that produced iconic names until its sad demise.
Vince McMahon’s WWF and Jerry Lawler’s USWA: A Secret War!
The war between Vince McMahon and Jerry “The King” Lawler and the time Vince and several WWF stars invaded the USWA in Memphis.
Ann Gunkel and the NWA’s Heated Battle for Atlanta
Betrayal, disloyalty, and mob tactics ran rampant between Ann Gunkel and the NWA with their Battle for Atlanta!
Championship Wrestling from Florida (CWF): Wrestling Territories
Championship Wrestling from Florida saw wrestling’s finest travel through its doors. However, it is its tragic demise that leaves its mark.
ICW Wrestling Territory: The Poffo Family’s Outlaw Promotion
Angelo Poffo, Randy Savage, and Lanny Poffo’s ICW wrestling territory defied conventions, forged legends, and reshaped wrestling history.
A Ghost Story: The Territory That Still Haunts WWE
This lost wrestling territory, once known as Southeastern and Continental Championship Wrestling, still haunts WWE in unexpected ways.
Verne Gagne and the Rise and Fall of the AWA
From his storied sports career to the AWA, rumors about Hulk Hogan, and troubling final days, this is the unforgettable story of Verne Gagne.
Ring of Honor: Epitomizing The Very Best
This is the story of Ring of Honor, who epitomized the very best of professional wrestling – as told by those who lived and breathed…
Georgia Championship Wrestling | Wrestling Territories
Georgia Championship Wrestling was a prolific wrestling territory. However, greed, backstabbing, and Vince McMahon would lead to its demise.
NWA Central States Wrestling: The Wrestling Territories
Central States Wrestling (Heart of America Sports Attractions) was one of the original NWA territories that thrived until its demise in 1989.
Big Time Wrestling in San Francisco | Wrestling Territories
Big Time Wrestling in San Francisco was one of the most profitable NWA territories. However, unfortunate factors would lead to its demise.
World Wrestling Association: WWA Indianapolis Wrestling Territory
World Wrestling Association (WWA Indianapolis) was a territory created out of rebellion with a legacy going back to the creation of the NWA.
United States Wrestling Association (USWA) | Wrestling Territories
The United States Wrestling Association (USWA) saw many young stars come through its doors that rattled the wrestling game to its core!
1983 St Louis Wrestling War McMahon Won Doing Nothing
In 1983, two wrestling promotions destroyed each other in St. Louis while Vince McMahon watched, waited, and won everything.
Western States Sports – Funk Amarillo Territory | The Wrestling Territories
The Funk’s Western States Sports wrestling territory out of Amarillo took wrestling to great heights. Here’s the story of its rise and demise.
Big Time Wrestling in Detroit | Wrestling Territories
Big Time Wrestling in Detroit was one of the most successful NWA territories and introduced fans to hardcore wrestling before anyone else.