Regional Rasslin' - Territory Talk

Special Guest Brian R. Solomon joins the Regional Rasslin' program this week as we discuss his latest book "Irresistible Force" and we talk the storied career of Gorilla Monsoon. We cover a variety of topics including Gorilla's time as commentator, working with Jesse Ventura, the Bobby Heenan chemistry, getting physical with the Brooklyn Brawler & Vader, health issues, if there were plans for any other post-retirement Gorilla angles, being replaced by Jim Ross on PPV in 1993, how Monsoon felt about the 1990s product, Bret Hart writing the foreword, working Japan and early heel work in the WWWF, shunning Bobby Davis, Wild Red Berry, the babyface turn in 1969 and how he was used in the 1970s, the title shot vs. Superstar Graham in 1977, working with Muhammad Ali, his famous sweet tooth and the legendary Peanut Butter Pie, BINGO BREAK, & much more!

You can purchase "Irresistible Force; The Life & Times of Gorilla Monsoon" inside the U.S. or internationally anywhere books are sold, including https://www.amazon.com/Irresistible-Force-Times-Gorilla-Monsoon/dp/1770417680

Canadian purchases can also be done directly through the distributor https://ecwpress.com/products/irresistible-forcepos=1&sid=7588b0d0b&

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Host
Ray Russell
The Regional Rasslin Podcast, where we talk histiry from the Pro Wrestling Territories!

What is Regional Rasslin' - Territory Talk?

Before the national expansion of Pro Wrestling the business was split into many different regional promotions referred to as "the territories". Each territory competed within their own regional boundaries with unqiue wrestling stars, championship belts, and local TV. We talk the good old days from the territory era, from the AWA to JCP, New York to Los Angeles, Memphis to Mid-South, Portland to Florida, Stampede to Maple Leaf, Houston to Dallas, well... you get the point!