In the Territory Era of Professional Wrestling, the medium of television changed the sport, energized by the electrifying hosts of the wrestling shows. This series highlights these iconic storytellers
Step into the broadcast booth with our 31 Great Territory Television Announcers Series, a deep dive into the legendary voices that brought the territories to life every week. From the smooth play-by-play men and fiery color commentators to the local legends whose calls became part of wrestling folklore, this series profiles 31 of the most influential and memorable television announcers from the territorial era. Whether you grew up hearing their voices on Saturdays or are discovering them for the first time, this exclusive series celebrates the broadcasters who helped shape the sound and soul of regional wrestling across the world.
31 Great Territory Era Television Announcers Series
Profile 1: Larry Matysik, Wrestling At The Chase, St. Louis, Missouri
Profile 2: Sam Menacker, World Wrestling Association, Indianapolis, Indiana
Profile 3: Bob Caudle, Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling, Raleigh, North Carolina
Profile 5: Ed Whalen, Stampede Wrestling, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Profile 6: Paul Boesch, Houston Wrestling, Houston, Texas
Profile 7: Ray Morgan, WWWF Washington, D.C.
Profile 8: Bill Mercer, Big Time & World Class Championship Wrestling, Dallas, Texas
Profile 9: Lord Athol Layton, Toronto, Detroit & Australia
Profile 10: Dick Lane, NWA Hollywood, Los Angeles, California
Profile 11: Marty O’Neill AWA Minneapolis, Minnesota
Profile 13: Bill Kersten, All-Star Wrestling, Kansas City, Missouri
Profile 14: Harry Thornton, Gulas-Welch Tennessee Territory, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Profile 15 Dr. Alfonso Morales. Mexico City, Mexico
Profile 16: Hank Renner, San Francisco and Northern California Territory