Charting The Territories

Al Getz
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Charting The Territories

A monthly look at wrestling's territorial era with a unique statistical bent, hosted by Al Getz and Jon Boucher

  1. Jan '25: Two Butchers and a Boucher

    9 JAN

    Jan '25: Two Butchers and a Boucher

    This month, Al Getz and Jon Boucher look at Abdullah the Butcher and Paul "Butcher" Vachon, focusing on the territories they wrestled for in 1970 and 1971. ThIs leads to a discussion of the Montreal wrestling war that began in '71. Plus, Jon Plays Gordon Solie's Championship Wrestling Trivia against a very surprising opponent. Plus lots more!

    2h 8m
  2. Dec '24: The Selbyville Screwjob

    12/12/2024

    Dec '24: The Selbyville Screwjob

    This month Al Getz and Jon Boucher look at the WWWF in 1971, including one of the most shocking title changes in wrestling history! They discuss the circumstances around Ivan Koloff defeating Bruno Sammartino, plus some of the other big stories in the promotion during the year. Jon also faces Mike Sempervive in the biggest Gordon Solie's Championship Wrestling Trivia battle to date; it's the year-end spectacular, the grandaddy of 'em all, it's CHARRTCADE!

    2h 17m
  3. Nov '24: Geeto Take the Wheel

    14/11/2024

    Nov '24: Geeto Take the Wheel

    This month Al Getz and Jon Boucher discuss the Pittsburgh wrestling territory in 1971, including a look at Newton Tattrie, who purchased the promotion from Bruno Sammartino in '71.. They also look at the roster, the towns they ran, the biggest feuds, and a lot more about the territory and how it operated. Plus a Gordon Solie's Championship Wrestling Trivia showdown between past winners Chad Olson and Mike Sempervivie, with the winner to face Jon next month!

    2h 5m
  4. Oct '24: All the Little Chicks With the Crimson Lips

    10/10/2024

    Oct '24: All the Little Chicks With the Crimson Lips

    This month Al Getz and Jon Boucher discuss the NWF (Cleveland/Buffalo) wrestling promotion in 1971, including deeper looks into the lives of Luis Martinez and Java Ruuk (Johnny Rodz). Plus Jon buys Al some Bobby Shane memorabilia off eBay, and competes against Mike Sempervive in Gordon Solie's Championship Wrestling Trivia!

    1h 36m
  5. Sep '24: For some strange reason it had to be, it was all a dream about Tennessee

    12/09/2024

    Sep '24: For some strange reason it had to be, it was all a dream about Tennessee

    This month Al Getz and Jon Boucher look at the Gulas-Welch territory in 1971 operating in Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, and the surrounding areas.. They look at the lives (and police blotters!) of Big Bad John and Tojo Yamamoto, plus Jon is challenged by noted wrestling author Ian Douglass in a round of Gordon Solie's Championship Wrestling Trivia.

    1h 59m
  6. Aug '24: Waterloo, couldn't escape if I wanted to; Blue skies of Hawaii smile

    08/08/2024

    Aug '24: Waterloo, couldn't escape if I wanted to; Blue skies of Hawaii smile

    This month Al Getz and Jon Boucher look at pro wrestling in Hawaii in 1971, and discuss their time in Waterloo IA at the Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame Induction weekend, where Al received the Jim Melby Award. From Mad Dog Mayne to Sammy Steamboat to "The Gladiator" Ricky Hunter, they discuss many of the wrestlers who spent 1971 on the island, plus all the regular features including a Gordon Solie's Championship Wrestling Trivia battle that goes down to the last second!

    1h 39m
  7. Jul '24: Born and Raised in South Detroit

    11/07/2024

    Jul '24: Born and Raised in South Detroit

    This month Al and Jon look at The Sheik's Big Time Wrestling in 1971, based in Detroit. Running down not only Sheik and Bobo but all the other wrestlers who competed in the area, including The Stomper (Guy Mitchell aka Jerry Valiant) and George "Crybaby" Cannon. Jon plays Gordon Solie's Championship Wrestling Trivia against this month's challenger, Roy Lucier, plus lots more!

    1h 52m
  8. Jun '24: These People Are Like Nothing I've Ever Seen Before

    13/06/2024

    Jun '24: These People Are Like Nothing I've Ever Seen Before

    This month Al and Jon look at East Tennessee in 1971, including the Knoxville and the Tri-Cities promotions. Al offers up his personal experiences as a wrestling manager in the region, plus they discuss Ron Wright and Whitey Caldwell. Jon plays Gordon Solie's Championship Wrestling Trivia against this month's challenger, from Ring of Honor, Ian Riccaboni, plus lots more!

    1h 50m
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A monthly look at wrestling's territorial era with a unique statistical bent, hosted by Al Getz and Jon Boucher

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  • Creator
    Al Getz
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Charting the Territories
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