The Attraction Archive – Episode 4: Olympic Giants, Future Stars, and Wrestling Pioneers

The Attraction Archive – Episode 4: Olympic Giants, Future Stars, and Wrestling PioneersSome attractions drew fans because of their size. Othersbecause of their personality. And some because they were making history right before the audience's eyes.In Episode 4 of The Attraction Archive, host Frank Culbertson explores five remarkable attractions whose careers took verydifferent paths but all left their mark on Portland Wrestling history.Discover the story of Chris Taylor, the Olympic wrestling standout whose incredible size and athletic credentials made him one of the most unique attractions of the 1970s. Follow the early career of Taylor Made Medina, better known to WWF fans as Tori, whose wrestling journey began in Portland before reaching a national audience. Learn about SandyParker, a true pioneer whose accomplishments helped break barriers in professional wrestling and whose appearance in Portland helped reintroduce women's wrestling to the territory after a twenty-year absence. Then step back into the colorful world of little-person wrestling with Cowboy Cottrelland longtime fan favorite Billy the Kid, two performers who became familiar attractions to Northwest wrestling audiences.From Olympic competition and future WWF stardom togroundbreaking achievements and unforgettable characters, these are the stories of the attractions who made Portland Wrestling a place where fans never knew what they might see next.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