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Regional Rasslin' - Territory Talk

Regional Rasslin' - Territory Talk

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Before the national expansion of Pro Wrestling the business was split into many different regional promotions referred to as "the territories". Each territory competed within their own regional boundaries with unqiue wrestling stars, championship belts, and local TV. We talk the good old days from the territory era, from the AWA to JCP, New York to Los Angeles, Memphis to Mid-South, Portland to Florida, Stampede to Maple Leaf, Houston to Dallas, well... you get the point!WrestleCopia · © Copyright 2022 · All rights reserved Art Combat Sports & Self-Defense Wrestling
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  • Rasslin 119: ICW 1981 (Waffle House Madness, Sugarhold Escape, Miss Macho, Broomfield's Sister)
    Dec 23 2025

    Regional Rasslin' #119 has arrived, with Ray Russell & guest Steve Crawford talking Angelo Poffo's ICW in 1981. We cover it all from the year of 81, from the dark Crusher Broomfield storyline to Randy Savage's run-in with the law at the local Waffle House, from Pez Whatley as "Miss Macho" to the infamous Bob Roop Sugarhold Challenge escape by William Harding. From the Macho Man stealing a steak to the summer exodus of top talent like Orton, Roop, the Devil's Duo, Izzy. Plus, we discuss the business aspect of the promotion... Who was running what, how many "partners" had points in the company(?).. and what Crybaby Edwards meant behind the scenes during the early 1980s. A few great memories shared from fans who watched it, and even more quotes shared from many of the talents who lived it! It's quite possibly the most eventful and assuredly the most profitable year of the outlaw promotion's short run. It's all right here just in time for the hoidays. Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to all!

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Rasslin 118: Georgia MARCH/APRIL 1982 (Blindfolds, Leather Straps, Rich vs. Sawyer, Orndorff)
    Dec 16 2025

    Regional Rasslin' makes its triumphant return as Guest Jammie Ward joins Ray Russell to discuss THREE WEEKS of Georgia Wrestling as we close out March and tackle the first several weeks of April in 1982! The Dusty Rhodes vs. Ole Anderson feud rages on as they prepare for a "Minnesota Logger's" Blindfold Match! Feuds entertwine as Dick Slater, Tommy Rich & Bob Armstrong battle Roddy Piper, Great Kabuki, & Gary Hart in a 6-Man Canadian Lumberjack w/Straps Match! Plus, one of the earliest televised bouts between Tommy Rich vs. Buzz Sawyer.. a tremendous angle with Brad Armstrong, a blindfold, & Ole Anderson... Paul Orndorff arrives in Georgia... the GCW expansion into the north takes form... and much more!

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Rasslin 117: Memphis 6/22/85 (Behold... Bota, The Witch Doctor!)
    Nov 11 2025

    Regional Rasslin is back with Guest Gene Jackson joining Ray Russell to look at Memphis Wrestling for June 22th - 28th, 1985, featuring the debut of Manager Leslie Floyd Cretchman III and... BOTA, THE WITCH DOCTOR!!! Plus, more terrible booking from Tom Renesto, another title change, Jerry Lawler has his own vision, more legends are dusted off for a underwhelming return, Rip Morgan is GREEN, Jonathan Boyd says BLOODY a lot, Steve Keirn IS Bloody, Referee Tom Branch begins rasslin, & more! We also ask that you please take a moment to aid in WrestleCopia's own Ray Russell and his Urgent Housing Emergency for his family by reading our story and if possible donating here https://gofund.me/59ac27b74

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    1 hr and 43 mins
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