Wrestling Territories with Heath McCoy

SeanGeek and FastFret welcome author Heath McCoy for a deep dive into the golden age of Canadian wrestling territories. Heath brings his historian's eye to the fascinating ecosystem of regional promotions — how wrestlers moved between them, how championships were structured, and what made each territory distinct. The conversation covers the inner workings of Stampede Wrestling in Calgary and Atlantic Grand Prix Wrestling in the Maritimes, the financial arrangements between promotions, and the careers of wrestlers like Ric Flair, Andre the Giant, Randy Savage, Leo Burke, and the Cuban Assassin as they navigated the territory circuit. Heath and the guys also take stock of where professional wrestling stands today compared to the more improvisational, character-driven era that made the business so compelling.

https://www.amazon.ca/Pain-Passion-History-Stampede-Wrestling/dp/1550227874

https://shows.acast.com/school-of-hip

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/seangeekpodcast

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/seangeekpodcast

We are a part of the Boneless Podcast Network: https://goboneless.lovable.app/

Merch:

Tee Public: https://www.teepublic.com/seangeekpodcast

Red Bubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/seangeekpodcast/shop

@seangeekpodcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook

Mentioned in this episode:

New Merch Ad

An ad that incorporates Red Bubble and Tee Public