Portland Wrestling Obscurities: “The Calypso, the Cannon, and the Prodigal Son”

🎙️ Episode 4 – “The Calypso, the Cannon, and the Prodigal Son”Three wrestlers. Three fleeting runs in Portland. But each left behind a story worth remembering.Join host Frank Culbertson as he uncovers the overlooked tales of grapplers who didn’t hold titles or headline Don Owen’s House of Action—but still left their mark on the canvas.🌍 Calypso Kid (Lenny Hurst)– A British technician with experience across Mexico, Canada, and the UK. His 10-month Portland run may have been modest, but globally, he was a respected tag champion—and a key influence on Rick Martel.⚡ Thunderbolt Cannon – With a name like lightning, you'd expect a storm. But Cannon’s Portland stop was brief and forgettable. Still, his years in Stampede and life beyond wrestling reveal the quiet grind of territory journeymen.👑 Mitsuo Momota – Son of the legendary Rikidozan, Momota came to Portland in 1975 for seasoning. He left without a win—but went on to help found both All Japan Pro Wrestling and Pro Wrestling NOAH. Wrestling royalty, even indefeat.These men didn’t make the posters… but they’re part of the history.📚 Inspired by The Encyclopedia of Portland Wrestlers by Mike Rodgers – available now on Amazon📅 New episodes every Tuesday and Friday🎧 Listen & subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, orwherever you get your wrestling fix🔔 Tap follow so you never miss the forgotten names behind the curtainBecause even in the shadows—there’s always a story.