Tales from the Territories
It will follow the story in the time when wrestling was divided into smaller organizations based on territories.
- 2022-2022
- 1 season
- Vice TV
- Documentary, Sports
It will follow the story in the time when wrestling was divided into smaller organizations based on territories.
Season 1 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2022
Episode 1
Memphis: Where Wrestling was Real
Tue, Oct 4, 2022 44 mins
At the Mid-South Coliseum, Memphis' unique blend of slow-burn, story-driven matches and pre-MTV music video vignettes captivated audiences every week.
Episode 2
Andy Kaufman vs. The King of Memphis
Tue, Oct 11, 2022 44 mins
One of the most infamous stories in wrestling lore, TV star Andy Kaufman traveled from Hollywood to Memphis to wrestle women, before facing off against King Jerry Lawler.
Episode 3
AWA: Bodyslams in the Heartland
Tue, Oct 18, 2022 44 mins
Verne Gagne created the American Wrestling Association with one singular goal: return dignity and athleticism to a business losing touch with both.
Episode 4
CWF: Bloodstains in the Everglades
Tue, Oct 25, 2022 44 mins
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.
Episode 5
Stampede: The Hart of Pro Wrestling
Tue, Oct 25, 2022 44 mins
Stampede Wrestling was formed and operated by the patriarch of the legendary Hart family. Stars were trained in the Hart Family basement gym, known as "The Dungeon."
Episode 6
Polynesian Pro: Wrestling's Island Dynasty
Tue, Nov 8, 2022 44 mins
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.
Episode 7
Portland: Where Wrestling Got Weird
Tue, Nov 15, 2022 44 mins
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.
Episode 8
WCCW: Wrestling's Lone Star Legacy
Tue, Nov 22, 2022 44 mins
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.
Episode 9
Crockett: Evil Heels of the Carolinas
Tue, Nov 29, 2022 44 mins
Jim Crockett Promotions was the cornerstone Territory of the National Wrestling Alliance and the second largest wrestling promotion in the United States.
Episode 10
Mid-South: Bullets, Blades & Bar Fights
Tue, Dec 6, 2022 44 mins
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.
