Episode 77: 7 Stages of Territory Era, Stage 7 (1985-1995)

Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel Territory History Show Episode  77 Episode 77 of The Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel History Show is another history-packed episode with three great guests and deep conversations. Segment 1: Steve Gennerelli joins me as we go deep into the 7 Stages of the Territory Era framework. Steve and I discuss how the framework was created, its roots, and the original thoughts and ideas behind it. We talk about how it continues to evolve as new information comes to light. Then we focus specifically on Stage 7: Disintegration (1985–1995) — the critical ten-year period when the territory system collapsed, offices closed, and promotions disappeared. We examine the impact of cable television technology and the forces that drove national expansion. Segment 2: Historian Greg Klein stops by the Ranch. We discuss his new book, The Texas Rasslin Wars of the 1950s, his recent guest appearance on Episode 9 of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw’s The History of Texas Wrestling, and more. Segment 3: Sean Dulaney visits to talk about his new book, The History of Wrestling in Evansville, Indiana 1972–1973, and the special exhibit at the Evansville Museum celebrating 100 Years of Pro Wrestling in Evansville.Three strong segments. One loaded episode of territory history. Episode 77 is available now on Castos, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all your usual platforms. Hit play, leave a review, and keep riding with us through the Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel! Chapters (00:00:02) - Podcast(00:00:34) - Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel History: Dory Funk Tribute(00:03:03) - The 7 Different Stations of Wrestling(00:09:04) - The Final Stage of Wrestling: The Territory Era(00:18:19) - In the Elevator With Vince(00:20:00) - Jim Crockett vs Vince McMahon(00:27:28) - Steve Austin on Trying to Take the AWA to National(00:31:10) - The Story of the WWF and Universal Wrestling(00:38:15) - Sam Muchnick's Retirement(00:46:14) - The NWA vs AWA(00:54:12) - The Hedonic Cycle of Entertainment(01:02:20) - Greg Klein on The Wrestling Wars of the 1950s(01:03:12) - Greg Klein On The Trago Says Hall of Fame Banquet(01:08:02) - David Sierra on the Cuban Assassin Panel(01:11:33) - Dan Gable on His New Book(01:17:27) - Roy Lee On The NWA War(01:20:10) - Texas Wrestling's TV Wars of the 1950s(01:27:41) - Ed McLemore and the Texas Wrestlers(01:32:38) - Texas Wrestling on TV(01:35:04) - The Sportatorium Fire: James Beard on Wrestling(01:43:43) - Tony Jones on The Texas Wrestling Wars(01:45:48) - Greg Klein's New Book, The Texas Wrestling Wars of the 1950(01:47:36) - Grizzly Up Soap Company(01:49:22) - History of Wrestling in Evansville(01:51:54) - Sean Delaney on His New Book '(01:52:46) - EVENTSVILLE PRO WRESTLING: History of Wrestling in(02:03:10) - The Nut Club Fall Festival(02:04:29) - Jerry Lawler's First Year in Paducah(02:11:23) - Advertisements for Wrestling in El Dorado, Illinois(02:19:06) - EVERY WEEK: 100 Years of Wrestling in Evansville(02:26:04) - Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel: Florida Wrestling 1976