About this season
Wrestling legends reunite to relive stories from in and out of the ring.
Episodes (10)
1. Memphis: Where Wrestling Was Real
Aired 4 October 2022 • 45 min
At the Mid-South Coliseum, Memphis' unique blend of slow-burn, story-driven matches and pre-MTV music video vignettes, captivated audiences every week.
2. Andy Kaufman vs. The King of Memphis
Aired 11 October 2022 • 45 min
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.
3. AWA: Bodyslams in the Heartland
Aired 18 October 2022 • 45 min
Verne Gagne created the American Wrestling Association with one singular goal: return dignity and athleticism to a business losing touch with both.
4. CWF: Bloodstains in the Everglades
Aired 25 October 2022 • 45 min
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.
5. Stampede: The Hart of Pro Wrestling
Aired 1 November 2022 • 45 min
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."
6. Polynesian: Wrestling's Island Dynasty
Aired 8 November 2022 • 45 min
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.
7. Portland: Where Wrestling Got Weird
Aired 15 November 2022 • 45 min
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.
8. WCCW: Wrestling's Lone Star Legacy
Aired 22 November 2022 • 45 min
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.
9. Crockett: Evil Heels of the Carolinas
Aired 29 November 2022 • 45 min
Jim Crockett Promotions was the cornerstone Territory of the National Wrestling Alliance and the second largest wrestling promotion in the United States.
10. Mid-South: Bullets, Blades & Bar Fights
Aired 6 December 2022 • 45 min
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.