The week in review is a compilation of the research, writing, audio and video output 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, May 17th, 2026:
Monday, May 18th, 2026:
Issue 398: 7 Stages of the Territory Era: Stage 6 Fragmentation May 1976
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026:
Issue 399: The Life and Career of Dick Slater, ONE Thing About Coloso Colossetti, and MORE
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026:
Thursday, May 21st, 2026:
Issue 401: The Life and Career of Tex Riley, ONE Thing I Learn About Eddie Quinn
Friday, May 22nd, 2026:
Issue 402: The Life and Career of Brian Pillman, ONE Thing I Learned About Don Curtis
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026:
Issue 403: The Life and Career of Don Kernodle, ONE Thing I Learned About Chief White Owl
Special Tribute Feature for ALL Subscribers:
West Tennessee lost a true original on May 20th. From his gritty run in the Memphis territory as a heel powerhouse—teaming with Dennis Condrey in the Bicentennial Kings and the Sherman Tanks, winning titles, and trading blows with the legends—to his later years lighting up the airwaves on WWYN 106.9, Phil Hickerson lived every bit of the tough-guy life he portrayed in the ring.
In this special tribute feature, I dive deep into his journey: the Marine veteran from Jackson who became a territorial wrestling icon and beloved local radio voice.
Raw stories. Real legacy. No fluff.
Read the full tribute now at the link below and share it with anyone who ever cheered (or booed) Big Phil on Saturday mornings.
RIP to a West Tennessee legend.
Friday, May 22nd, 2026:
Special RIP Tribute: The Life and Career of Phil Hickerson
Special Premium Content for Our Paid Subscribers
From the rings of the 1970s territory days to the bright lights of WrestleMania and beyond, the Orton name has been synonymous with wrestling excellence for three generations.
In the latest installment of the Family Tradition series, I spotlight the man who carried the torch like few others: “Cowboy” Bob Orton Jr. — the rugged Marine, the master of the piledriver, the guy who stood in the ring with Hulk Hogan at the very first WrestleMania, and the father who raised the future Apex Predator, Randy Orton.
Raw stories from the road, classic matches, family secrets, and the unbreakable bloodline that still runs through WWE today.
Become a Paid Subscriber, support my work andread the full feature now at the link below and share it with anyone who ever marked out for the Orton legacy.
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026:
Family Tradition: The Orton Family, Bob Orton Jr.
The 1976 Territory Review Series with Episode 63 of The Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel History Show continues as I’m joined today by Gulf Coast Wrestling Historian Michael Norris, who literally grew up in the territory and even laced up the boots and worked as a wrestler there himself. Nobody knows 1976 Gulf Coast Championship Wrestling like Michael does, and he brings the stories, the details, and the memories straight from the locker room.
We go month-by-month through one of the wildest years in the territory’s history: the explosive return of Cowboy Bob Kelly, the comeback of Eddie Sullivan, the power of Rip Tyler, the electricity of Sweet Daddy Watts, and a whole lot more. Plus, we take a deep dive into the famous (and still talked-about) shoot incident between The Poffo Brothers and the Original British Bulldogs—Heath & Foley—that went down right in front of the fans.If you love old-school Southern territory wrestling with real heat, real angles, and real characters, this episode is loaded.
Tune in this week to the Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel History Show as I sit down with the phenomenal historian, Michael Norris for a complete 1976 GCCW time capsule – the wrestlers, the feuds, the angles, the matches, and the Bicentennial spirit that made it all unforgettable.
Let’s take the ride back through the Time Tunnel together.
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026:
Tony’s Guest Media Appearances This Week:
I was very excited to be invited by Ryan Gray to make a guest appearanc eon his show and do something I rarely get an opportunity to do, which is talk about the current product in the world of pro wrestling!
Ryan asked me to come on his show and preview the massive six-woman tag team showdown at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event as Jade Cargill, Michin & B-Fab battle Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss. With star power, rivalries, and momentum all colliding in one match, this bout could completely reshape the women’s division heading into WWE’s next major events.
Ryan and I break down the team dynamics, key matchups, possible turns, and which superstar could steal the spotlight on Saturday night. Can Jade Cargill continue her dominance? Will Rhea Ripley and Charlotte Flair coexist? And what role could Alexa Bliss play in the outcome?
Check it out!
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026:
This is also available in the Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel YOUTube Channel and the “Tony’s Guest Appearances” Playlist!
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I’m Tony Richards, Pro Wrestling Historian, Author and Storyteller. I share the history of pro wrestling territory era in each content vehicle of the Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel. We publish the Week-In-Review each Sunday as a digest for our community members. If you enjoy my information on select events, matches and insights, please share it with folks you think might like to be a subscriber!
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