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Regional Rasslin' - Territory Talk

Ray Russell

Booking Overview

This is a niche wrestling-history interview show focused on regional professional-wrestling territories, with recurring external guests who bring territory-specific research, fandom, and firsthand memories. Suitable pitches include wrestling historians, archivists, longtime territory experts, former promoters or performers, and knowledgeable collectors; booking difficulty is low because the show favors accessible specialists over mainstream celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 159

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 14.5k subscribers

Instagram: 119 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

wrestlecopia@gmail.com

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Host

Ray Russell - Host of Regional Rasslin' and publisher of The WrestleCopia Network, focused on the history of professional wrestling's regional territories.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Deep knowledge of a specific regional wrestling territory, historical research or archival expertise, longtime fandom, or firsthand experience with wrestling television, live events, promotions, or performers.
Required Achievements:  
Territory-specific historical research, Participation in wrestling history projects, Firsthand attendance or viewing memories from the territory era, Specialized knowledge of regional promotions and performers

Recent Guest Discussions

Jammie Ward - Georgia Wrestling In July 1982, Including Major Matches, Wrestlers, Television Storylines, And The Georgia Territory Scene.

Harold Strassler - The Florida Territory's 1979-to-1980 Transition And The Wrestlers, Promoters, And Storylines Shaping The Period.

Aaron Gartlan - The Final Days Of Southeastern Championship Wrestling, Its Transition To Continental Wrestling, Business Stories, And Key Performers.

Steve Crawford - Henry Rogers's Malden, Missouri Promotion, Its Early History, Territorial Relationships, Television Development, And Storylines.

Phil Adams - St. Louis Wrestling From 1952 To 1953, The Beginnings Of Weekly Television, NWA Championship History, And Sam Muchnick's Booking Philosophy.

Recent Topics

Territorial Wrestling, Professional Wrestling, Wrestling History, Wrestling Promotions, Wrestling Championships

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Regional Rasslin' - Territory Talk
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Rasslin 155: Florida 1980 (Dusty's Bullrope, Manny's Push, Eddie Graham Unretires)

October 13, 2026

Get ready as Florida superfan Harold Strassler joins us on this week’s Regional Rasslin’ as we wrap up Tampa’s final two shows of December 1979 (including a big Christmas card) and we'll ring in 1980! We follow the action into the first part of January, focusing primarily on the Tampa cards and television as Oliver Humperdink’s crew keeps Dusty Rhodes, Manny Fernandez, and Mike Graham fighting on multiple fronts. A controversial clash between Florida Champion Manny Fernandez and Southern Cham...

Rasslin 154: Malden, Missouri Part 2 (Mario Galento, Movie Star?!?)

October 06, 2026

Guest Steve Crawford is back from being “on assignment”, as he joins Host Ray Russell to continue the discussion of Henry Rogers’ Malden, Missouri wrestling territory. In Part 2, thanks to Henry’s daughter Dianna, we give answers to questions we were left with from the 1960s. From there, we follow the promotion from 1970 through 1975. Rogers filled his Saturday night cards with local regulars like Buddy Chandler, Bobby Guy, and Bo and Tuffy Taylor while bringing in wrestlers from surrounding ...

Rasslin 153: St. Louis Wrestling History 1953-1954

September 29, 2026

This time on Regional Rasslin’ we return to more St. Louis Wrestling History, Guest Phil Adams joins Ray Russell on the journey through the latter months of 1953 and all of 1954. Television continues to shape the territory as stars like Buddy Rogers, Johnny Valentine, Bill Longson, Ray Eckert, and Don Leo Jonathan battle for position beneath reigning NWA Champion Lou Thesz. We examine Thesz’s major title defenses, the continued importance of the Kiel Auditorium, and the sharp decline in atten...

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Frequently asked questions

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Regional Rasslin' - Territory Talk
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How do I get in touch with Regional Rasslin' - Territory Talk?

Regional Rasslin' - Territory Talk is hosted by Ray Russell. Its publicly listed email is wrestlecopia@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Regional Rasslin' - Territory Talk?

The publicly listed email for Regional Rasslin' - Territory Talk: wrestlecopia@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Regional Rasslin' - Territory Talk have?

Podseeker estimates Regional Rasslin' - Territory Talk reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Regional Rasslin' - Territory Talk?

Regional Rasslin' - Territory Talk typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Deep knowledge of a specific regional wrestling territory, historical research or archival expertise, longtime fandom, or firsthand experience with wrestling television, live events, promotions, or performers. Common among recent guests: Territory-specific historical research; Participation in wrestling history projects; Firsthand attendance or viewing memories from the territory era. Recent guests include Jammie Ward, Harold Strassler, and Aaron Gartlan.

How hard is it to get booked on Regional Rasslin' - Territory Talk?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Regional Rasslin' - Territory Talk cover?

Recent episodes cover Territorial Wrestling, Professional Wrestling, Wrestling History, Wrestling Promotions, and Wrestling Championships. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

wrestlecopia@gmail.com

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