Regional Rasslin' - Territory Talk

Guest Gene Jackson joins Ray Russell for Memphis Wrestling TV from August 3, 1985 and the following week of live events, as the territory gears up for the Super Summer Spectacular at the Mid-South Coliseum! Michael Hayes shows off his burns and promises revenge on Jerry Lawler, bringing Terry Gordy back to town while the King recruits Austin Idol to battle the Fabulous Freebirds. Bill Dundee returns with his sights set on the Southern Title, but first he must get past Bota the Witch Doctor in a number-one contender’s match. Harley Race challenges Phil Hickerson for the International Championship, with Hickerson dismissing the former World Champion as old and washed up! Steve Keirn delivers an intense response to the Sheepherders as the Fabulous Ones seek revenge and the Southern Tag Team Titles. Hickerson and the Spoiler also continue stirring up trouble for Jerry Jarrett and Tojo Yamamoto, including an attack during the television main event. Plus, the King regains the Southern Title, Koko Ware gets everyone doing the Bird, the Master Blaster rolls on, the Kondorie Brothers stumble through a chaotic television outing vs. The Executioners (and "their manager"), and Tommy Wright gets a music video you won't believe!

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Creators and Guests

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!