Tales From the Territories

Episode 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 Memphis to wrestle women, before facing off against King Jerry Lawler.

Episode 3

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.

Episode 4

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.

Episode 5

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."

Episode 6

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.

Episode 7

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.

Episode 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 sons into megastars while running wild shows at the Dallas Sportatorium.

Episode 9

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.

Episode 10

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.