Full Description
Introduced in the Pacific Northwest in 1883, professional wrestling has a long and storied history in the region and has contributed significantly to Northwest culture. This entertaining account of the wrestling industry in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia provides a detailed look at more than 130 years of events in the ring and behind the scenes. The author draws connections between developments in wrestling and the changing identity of the Pacific Northwest.
Contents
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
1. Early Decades of Wrestling in the Northwest
2. Beginning of the Owen Dynasty
3. British Columbia, 1930-1949
4. Major Developments, Early 1930s-Early 1950s
5. Golden Age and Connections to the Northwest
6. Regional Promotions on Television
7. The Parker-Fenton Era
8. Dominance of the NWA
9. All-Star Wrestling's Golden Age, 1968-1977
10. New Home of Portland Wrestling
11. Life of an "Outlaw" Territory, 1973-1975
12. The Tomko Takeover
13. Portland Wrestling's Last Hurrah
14. British Columbia, 1989-2017
15. Washington and Oregon: The Last Two Decades
16. Another 130 Years?
Bibliography
Index
