At the Mid-South Coliseum, Memphis’ unique blend of slow-burn, story-driven matches and pre-MTV music video vignettes,

One of the most infamous stories in wrestling lore, TV star Andy Kaufman traveled from Hollywood to Memphis to wrestle women,.

Verne Gagne created the American Wrestling Association with one singular goal: return dignity and athleticism to a business

Championship Wrestling from Florida was known for a training regime that literally broke newcomers, like Hulk Hogan.

Stampede Wrestling was formed and operated by the patriarch of the legendary Hart family.

Polynesian Pro Wrestling was formed by High Chief Peter Maivia, grandfather of Dwayne Johnson, and later runby his grandmother Lia.