EPISODE · May 29, 2026 · 9 MIN
The Attraction Archive – Episode 2: Giants, Pioneers, and Unforgettable Attractions
from Portland Wrestling · host Frank
The Attraction Archive – Episode 2: Giants, Pioneers, andUnforgettable AttractionsNot every attraction came with a championship belt, and notevery wrestling legend spent years in Portland. Sometimes all it took was a brief appearance, a unique personality, or a larger-than-life presence to leave a lasting impression.In Episode 2 of The Attraction Archive, host Frank Culbertson explores four very different attractions who helped makeprofessional wrestling memorable for generations of fans.Discover the fascinating career of Great Goliath, theinternational star whose brief 1978 Portland stop concealed a remarkable wrestling legacy. Learn about Joyce Grable, one of the women who helped keep women's wrestling thriving during the territorial era. Meet Sabrina, wrestling's "Wonder Woman," whose career lasted less than a year but left an impression far beyond its length. And revisit the incredible story of Little Tokyo, one of the most recognizable attraction wrestlers in history and a performer whose popularity spanned decades.From championship gold to unforgettable characters, theseare the stories of the performers who brought something special to every card they appeared on.Hosted by Frank Culbertson and based on the historicalresearch of Portland Wrestling historian Mike Rodgers, author of The Encyclopedia of Portland Wrestlers.New episodes of The Attraction Archive drop every Friday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
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The Attraction Archive – Episode 2: Giants, Pioneers, andUnforgettable AttractionsNot every attraction came with a championship belt, and notevery wrestling legend spent years in Portland. Sometimes all it took was a brief appearance, a unique personality, or a larger-than-life presence to leave a lasting impression.In Episode 2 of The Attraction Archive, host Frank Culbertson explores four very different attractions who helped makeprofessional wrestling memorable for generations of fans.Discover the fascinating career of Great Goliath, theinternational star whose brief 1978 Portland stop concealed a remarkable wrestling legacy. Learn about Joyce Grable, one of the women who helped keep women's wrestling thriving during the territorial era. Meet Sabrina, wrestling's "Wonder Woman," whose career lasted less than a year but left an impression far beyond its length. And revisit the incredible story of Little Tokyo, one of the most recognizable attraction wrestlers in history and a performer whose popularity spanned decades.From championship gold to unforgettable characters, theseare the stories of the performers who brought something special to every card they appeared on.Hosted by Frank Culbertson and based on the historicalresearch of Portland Wrestling historian Mike Rodgers, author of The Encyclopedia of Portland Wrestlers.New episodes of The Attraction Archive drop every Friday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
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