The Attraction Archive – Episode 5: Wrestling Families, Forgotten Pioneers, and Andre's Traveling Companion

Some attractions filled arenas because of championships. Others because of famous family names. And some became part of wrestling history through the unique roles they played behind the scenes.In Episode 5 of The Attraction Archive, host Frank Culbertson explores another fascinating collection of performers whose stories remind us that wrestling history is about much more than wins and losses.Discover the story of Larry Hennig, the respected veteran who teamed with his son Curt Hennig long before "Mr. Perfect" became a household name. Learn about Ricky Romero, the patriarch of a wrestling family whose legacy stretched across multiple generations. Meet Frank Valois, a veteran wrestler whose unique place in wrestling history came from serving as one of Andre the Giant's earliest traveling companions as Andre conquered territories across North America. Revisit the contributions of Paula Kay, one of the women helping reintroduce women's wrestling to Portland in the mid-1970s. And finally, remember Bobo Johnson, an often-overlooked pioneer whose story deserves a lasting place in wrestling history.From legendary wrestling families and historic pioneers to one of the most unusual connections in wrestling lore, these are the stories of the attractions who helped shape Portland Wrestling in ways both large and small.Hosted by Frank Culbertson and based on the historical research 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.