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Memphis: Where Wrestling Was Real

Episode number: 1

Overview: At the Mid-South Coliseum, Memphis' unique blend of slow-burn, story-driven matches and pre-MTV music video vignettes, captivated audiences every week.

Andy Kaufman vs. The King of Memphis

Episode number: 2

Overview: One of the most infamous stories in wrestling lore, TV star Andy Kaufman travelled from Hollywood to Memphis to wrestle women, before facing off against King Jerry Lawler.

AWA: Bodyslams in the Heartland

Episode number: 3

Overview: Verne Gagne created the American Wrestling Association with one singular goal: return dignity and athleticism to a business losing touch with both.

CWF: Bloodstains in the Everglades

Episode number: 4

Overview: Championship Wrestling from Florida was known for a training regime that both elevated its wrestlers and literally broke newcomers, like future WWE star Hulk Hogan.

Stampede: The Hart of Pro Wrestling

Episode number: 5

Overview: Stampede Wrestling was formed and operated by the patriarch of the legendary Hart family. Stars were trained in the Hart Family basement gym, infamously known as "The Dungeon."

Polynesian: Wrestling's Island Dynasty

Episode number: 6

Overview: Polynesian Pro Wrestling was formed by High Chief Peter Maivia, grandfather of Dwayne Johnson, and later run by his grandmother Lia, one of the first female wrestling promoters.

Portland: Where Wrestling Got Weird

Episode number: 7

Overview: The Portland Wrestling territory was the premiere promotion of the Northwest, renowned for its extensive and loyal roster of eccentric talent and wild, eclectic storylines.

WCCW: Wrestling's Lone Star Legacy

Episode number: 8

Overview: WCCW was a pioneering promotion overseen by the legendary Fritz Von Erich, who turned all five of his sons into megastars while running wild shows at the Dallas Sportatorium.

Crockett: Evil Heels of the Carolinas

Episode number: 9

Overview: Jim Crockett Promotions was the cornerstone Territory of the National Wrestling Alliance and the second largest wrestling promotion in the United States.

Mid-South: Bullets, Blades & Bar Fights

Episode number: 10

Overview: Mid-South Wrestling launched the careers of stars like Junkyard Dog, Jake "The Snake" Roberts and "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, and earned a reputation for its strict locker room code.