Retro Wrestling with Gene Jackson Episode #39: Terry Sullivan (Big Time Wrestling, Detroit)

This week, Gene Jackson had a conversation with one of the most respected voices of wrestling’s territory wrestling era, Terry Sullivan, the legendary announcer from Big Time Wrestling in Detroit and WWA’s Bruiser Bedlam in Indianapolis! Terry takes us on a journey back to Cobo Hall, recalling what it was like working for The Sheik (Ed Farhat) and witnessing firsthand the blood, chaos, and magic that made Detroit wrestling unlike anything else. From wild riots in Dayton to backstage stories about Bobo Brazil, Pampero Firpo, and even Captain Ed George, this one’s packed with rare insight into one of wrestling’s toughest territories. Topics include: Getting hired by The Sheik, complete with a threat to cut his tongue out! The rise and fall of Big Time Wrestling in Detroit Bobo Brazil’s groundbreaking stardom The infamous “robbery” of the Cobo Arena box office Pampero Firpo’s connection to the Macho Man’s famous “OHHH YEAH!” What really killed the Detroit territory? This episode is a must listen for fans of 60s–70s wrestling history and old school storytelling from someone who lived it all. Look for Terry to return to the show in the coming weeks to discuss working for the WWA and Bruiser Bedlam. If you have questions for Terry that you would like Gene to ask, shoot them over in an email to [email protected] more classic territory content every week on Retro Wrestling with Gene Jackson! Subscribe at youtube.com/@RetroWrestlingArchive FOR TONS OF EXCLUSIVE RETRO WRESTLING CONTENT: Check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/retrowrestlingarchiveeThis is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★