The week in review is a compilation of the research, writing, audio and video content of Tony Richards and the team at the Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel.
This Past Week’s Issues of Our Daily Wrestling History Newsletter, The Daily Chronicle:
One Territory Era chapter every day: personalities, territories, towns & buildings that built pro wrestling.
Sunday, September 27th, 2026:
Issue 530: 1976 Flashback: Q3 Analysis (July-September) West Texas Territory, Amarillo Office
Monday, September 28th, 2026:
Issue 531: 7 Stages of the Territory Era Stage 7: Disintegration September 1986
Tuesday, September 29th, 2026:
Wednesday, September 30th, 2026:
Thursday, October 1st, 2026:
Issue 534: 50 Reasons Roy Welch Belongs In The Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame
Friday, October 2nd, 2026:
Issue 535: The Life and Career of Bob Geigel, ONE Thing I Learned About Antonio Inoki
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026:
Issue 536: The Life and Career of Daisy Mae, ONE Thing I Learned About Klondike Bill
Special Premium Content for Our ALL Subscribers
This past week I had the honor to write two special features about men who gave so much to us and to the wrestling business:
RIP: The Story of Beautiful Bruce Swayze
Thursday, October 1st, 2026:
RIP: The Story of Beautiful Bruce Swayze
Profile 17: Lance Russell
Friday, October 2nd, 2026:
The Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel History Show
Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel Territory History Show Episode 82
Hey everyone, Tony Richards here! BIG BIG BIG SHOW! Episode 82 of The Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel History Show is another history-packed episode with three strong segments.
Segment 1: We welcome Bob Smith of The Outdated Wrestling Hour and Outdated Entertainment Hour. Bob was also a staff member at Pro Wrestling Illustrated, worked on the first PWI 500, and played in B.B. King’s band. It should be a fascinating visit.
Segment 2: I go back to the 1966 West Texas Territory, this time covering the Tuesday night town of Odessa. We take a deep dive on promoter Pat O’Dowdy and look at the January cards in Odessa.
Segment 3: Another fun Mailbag segment. Steve Gennerelli and I take a crack at fascinating questions from our viewers and listeners.
📌 Episode 82 is available now on Castos, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all your usual platforms.
Hit play, leave a review, and keep riding with us through the Time Tunnel!
SHOW CLIP: Here’s a clip of the show where I pay tribute to Beautiful Bruce Swayze
Tony’s Media Appearances This Past Week:
Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw Show
As The Official Historian for the Brisco and Bradshaw Show, I am continuing the greatest docuseries ever produced on The History of Texas Wrestling in with Episode 16!
Gerry, JBL and I discuss the power shifts that happen in Texas Wrestling setting up the Funk and Von Erich eras in not only Texas Wrestling but also throughout the world!
On this show, we have these great stories:
The Power Shift from Houston to Dallas
Fritz Von Erich becomes a Texas Hero
The Death of Morris Sigel
The Death of Doc Sarpolis
The Rise of the Funk Era in Amarillo
Gene Kiniski as NWA World Champion
Dory Funk, Jr as NWA World Champion
Johnny Valentine vs Wahoo McDaniel Feud
Cowboy Bob Ellis from San Angelo, Texas
Big Bob Windham aka Blackjack Mulligan from Sweetwater, Texas
The Blackjacks
Jack and Jerry Brisco from Oklahoma
Jack Brisco as NWA World Champion
Fritz Von Erich as NWA President
Terry Funk as NWA World Champion
The 1972 Texas Stadium Dory Funk Jr vs Fritz Von Erich for the NWA World Title Match
The 1976 Texas Stadium Terry Funk vs Fritz Von Erich NWA World Title Match and MORE!
Thursday, October 1st, 2026:
FULL Episode 16 of The History of Texas Wrestling:
SHOW CLIP: Here’s a clip of the show where the boys discuss Fritz Von Erich turning from hated German heel to beloved Texas Hero!
WATCH HERE:
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