Today’s Favorite Quote: Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible - Sir Francis of Assisi
Happy Birthday to those who have passed on and to those great wrestlers still with us:
In Memoriam:
Alex Perez 1929
Happy Birthday:
Mike Jackson (77)
Mark Ty Hildreth\Van Hammer (68)
Dump Matsumoto (66)
Lionel Green\Lio Rush (32)
RIP Memorial: We stop & remember those who have passed on this day and gave themselves to the business for us, the fans. We salute you and thank you.
Pedro Godoy 11-11-1981 at the age of 61
Significant Pro Debut
11-11-1976 Genichiro Tenryu defeated Kazuo Sakarada at the Sports Arena in Amarillo, Texas in a Sumo Demonstration Match
Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel Community Update
Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel Territory History Show Episode 88
Episode 88 of The Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel History Show takes us back to two great territories in 1976.
Segment 1:
Frequent Texas contributor Greg Klein joins as we review the Dallas, Texas Territory in the second half of 1976. There’s a change in bookers as Red Bastien is leaving and Gary Hart is coming in, right after the huge July Super Bowl of Wrestling in Dallas with Fritz Von Erich challenging Terry Funk for the NWA World Heavyweight Title. We cover the wrestlers, match-ups, angles, and analysis across Fort Worth, Dallas, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, and Houston.
Segment 2:
Familiar Canadian contributor Wes Maidment joins as we look back at pro wrestling in the province of Ontario in 1976. The Wildman, Hamilton, Toronto, The Sheik, Maple Leaf Gardens, and more.
Two great territories, two great guests, and more.
📌 Episode 88 is available now on Castos, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all your usual platforms.
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Analysis and commentary on the NWA World Title change in November 1956 between Whipper Billy Watson and Lou Thesz. The schedule, the buildings, the angles, and the entry of Buddy Rogers into the three-way title picture.
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This Week in The Daily Chronicle
November 8 – November 14, 2026
Sunday, November 8 – Issue 572
An in-depth territory and business analysis of the Dallas, Texas territory for the fourth quarter of 1976.
Monday, November 9 – Issue 573
7 Stages of the Territory Era. We begin a deep look at November 1956, including the NWA World Title change from Whipper Billy Watson back to Lou Thesz, plus the effects of the Consent Decree and changes to the NWA by-laws.
Tuesday, November 10 – Issue 574
7 Stages of the Territory Era. An in-depth look at the Sonny Myers vs. Pinkie George case and the NWA federal antitrust lawsuit — the story of a wrestler taking on a powerful NWA booking office. Who is on whose side? It’s hard to tell.
Wednesday, November 11 – Issue 575
Our weekly Community Update with the latest features and happenings in the Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel.
Thursday, November 12 – Issue 576
Dick the Bruiser defeats Mad Dog Vachon for the AWA World Heavyweight Title in Omaha, Nebraska. In-depth analysis of this landmark title change in the early years of the AWA.
Friday, November 13 – Issue 577
A mini-bio feature: The Life and Career of Ripper Collins.
Saturday, November 14 – Issue 578
On Saturdays we feature a female performer. This week: The Life and Career of Dump Matsumoto, one of the biggest Japanese women’s wrestlers of all time.
All this week in our daily look at the territory era — The Daily Chronicle. See you every morning at 5am Central / 6am Eastern!
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I’m Tony Richards, Pro Wrestling Historian, Author and Storyteller. I share pro wrestling historical items in each issue of the Time Tunnel Pro Wrestling History Newsletter and each episode of our podcast show. Thanks for your support! If you enjoy my information on select events, matches and insights, please share with folks you think might like to be a subscriber!
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