Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel History Show: Episode 71: 1976 Territory Review: Tennessee Territory

From Territories to Towns, Personalities to Buildings – Every Era Comes Alive Again In this episode, host Tony Richards is joined once again by Tennessee wrestling historian Tim Dills for a detailed review of the first six months of 1976 in the powerful Gulas-Welch Tennessee Territory. We explore the behind-the-scenes workings and motivations of the new UWA promotion challenging the established order in Nashville, the heated and emerging Jerry Lawler vs. Tommy Rich feud that would become one of the territory’s biggest draws, the colorful program pitting The Bicentennial Kings against The Fabulous Fargos (including Jackie and Roughhouse), and much more. Throughout the conversation, we see the early seeds of discontent being sown between Nick Gulas and Jerry Jarrett — tensions that would ultimately lead to the dramatic breakup of the territory in 1977. Packed with historical context, key angles, business insights, and classic territory storytelling, this episode is essential listening for fans of Mid-South/NWA action in the 1970s. Episode 71 drops now — available on Castos, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms. Brought to you by the Grizzly Up Soap Company. Ride with us through the Time Tunnel as we continue our deep dive into 1976!