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Portland Wrestling

Step inside the Portland Sports Arena and relive the golden age of Pacific Northwest wrestling. From legendary feuds to hidden gems, our podcasts bring you the stories, matches, and larger-than-life personalities that defined one of wrestling’s most unique territories. Each episode dives into the history, characters, and unforgettable moments of Portland Wrestling—from household names who passed through on their way to national stardom, to the one-match wonders and obscurities that only true fans

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Ringside in Rose City: One Ring, One City, A Thousand...

Portland Wrestling ·

2025/09/18

Ringside in Rose City: One Ring, One City, A Thousand StoriesThe wait is over! Join Portland Wrestling historian Mike Rodgers, storyteller Frank Culbertson, and producer Lisa Hughes as they launch a brand-new podcast exploring the history, legends, and mysteries of Don Owen’s Pacific Northwest territory.But here’s the twist: Mike and Frank won’t know the topic until Lisa spins the wheel and reveals what’s inside the envelope. From there, it’s pure knowledge, stories, and surprises—unscripted and

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00:04:54

Portland Wrestling Obscurities: Forgotten, Brief, and...

Portland Wrestling ·

2025/09/16

🎙️ Portland Wrestling Obscurities – Episode 13“Ribs, Masks, and the Last of the Shadows”They weren’t legends. Some might not have even been real.From rib names like Matt Burns and Kay Fabian, to the mysterious Spoiler, to one-time entries like Bill Jones, The Gladiator, and John Brown—this final episode closes the book on the most obscure names to ever step (or maybe stumble) into Don Owen’s House of Action.For thirteen episodes we’ve remembered the forgotten, shined a light on the barely

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00:03:49

Portland Wrestling Obscurities: Forgotten, Brief, and...

Portland Wrestling ·

2025/09/12

🎙️ Episode 12: “Geronimo,Cordoza, Ivanhoff, and Red Fox”They weren’t headliners. They weren’t champions. Some barely lasted a single night in Don Owen’s House of Action. But they all laced up their boots and stepped into the ring in Portland.In this episode, we shine a light on four names you’veprobably never heard of:Geronimo — a short run in 1971, never winning a match but part of the long tradition of Native gimmicks.Pablo Cordoza — three matches in 1972, all losses, then gone without a

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00:04:39

Portland Wrestling Obscurities: Forgotten, Brief, and...

Portland Wrestling ·

2025/09/09

🎙️ Episode 11: “The One-Win Wonder, the Vanishing Act, and Seabiscuit’s Namesake”Not every wrestler in Don Owen’s House of Action wasdestined for the spotlight. Some debuted with a spark, others left with a whisper, and a few… barely left a record at all.In this episode of Portland Wrestling Obscurities:Forgotten, Brief, and Barely Remembered, host Frank Culbertson digs into four names who passed through the Portland Sports Arena and left only faint traces behind:Bruce Brown — Debuting in Vancouver

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00:05:13

Portland Wrestling Obscurities: Forgotten, Brief, and...

Portland Wrestling ·

2025/09/05

🎙️ Episode 10:“Sawyers, Shotguns, and Shadows”Portland Wrestling Obscurities: Forgotten, Brief, and Barely RememberedSome names barely made a mark in Don Owen’s House ofAction—but they still left us with stories worth telling. This week we look at four of the most mysterious, fleeting figures to ever set foot in the Portland Sports Arena.Terry Sawyer – Ten weeks in 1978, feuding with KurtVon Steiger and losing to Bull Ramos and The Iron Sheik. Later billed elsewhere as Buzzsaw Sawyer, but here

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00:03:58

Portland Wrestling Obscurities: Forgotten, Brief, and...

Portland Wrestling ·

2025/09/02

🎙️ Episode 9: “Steele, Ryan, and the Prince”Portland Wrestling Obscurities: Forgotten, Brief, and Barely RememberedNot every wrestler in Don Owen’s House of Action left with gold, glory, or fame—but they all left with a story.Ray Steele– The British heel who came to Portland in the early ‘70s and couldn’t buy a win, yet found a second life under a mask as Dr. X.Paddy Ryan– A veteran workhorse who drew money for Dean Silverstone’s Superstars of Wrestling, but barely made a dent in Portland.Prince

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00:04:28

Portland Wrestling Obscurities: Forgotten, Brief, and...

Portland Wrestling ·

2025/08/29

🎙️ Episode 8: “Mysteries, Manilows, and Missed Opportunities”Some wrestlers leave behind titles and legacy. Others leave behind question marks.This week on Portland Wrestling Obscurities: Forgotten, Brief, and Barely Remembered, Frank Culbertson takes you through four of the strangest cases to ever hit the Rose City ring:Joe Atkins – a wrestler who may not have even existed.Terry Bradshaw – no, not the quarterback, but a Barry Manilow lookalike who lost every match.Mike Hennessy – the hair-match

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00:04:52

Portland Wrestling Obscurities: Forgotten, Brief, and...

Portland Wrestling ·

2025/08/26

🎙️ Episode 7: “Feathers, Mennonites, and the Unsung Journeyman”Portland Wrestling Obscurities: Forgotten, Brief, and Barely RememberedThey weren’t champions. They weren’t headliners. But they stepped into Don Owen’s House of Action—and for a brief moment, they mattered.In this episode:🪶 Jerry Goodvoice – A Teton-Sioux wrestler who reluctantly wore feathers and bright colors, becoming part of Don Owen’s long tradition of booking Native wrestlers.🎨 Bob Harmes – Billed as the “Magnificent

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00:04:59

Portland Wrestling Obscurities: Regan, Vachon, and...

Portland Wrestling ·

2025/08/22

🎙️ Episode 6: “Regan, Vachon, and Ruffin—Ghosts of the Arena”In Portland Wrestling, some names burned bright. Others barely flickered.This week on Portland Wrestling Obscurities: Forgotten, Brief, and Barely Remembered, we spotlight three men whose time at the Sports Arena was short—but whose stories reach far beyond those few matches.Sean Regan – Two Portland draws in 1973, but a European star, Canadian champion, NWA title challenger, and later a South African author and activist.Jon Vachon – The

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00:05:23

Portland Wrestling Obscurities: Episode 5 – "Masks,...

Portland Wrestling ·

2025/08/19

🎙️ Episode 5 –"Masks, Magazine Covers & Middleweight Gold"They didn’t main event. They didn’t hold Portland belts. But their stories?Absolutely worth remembering.This week, host Frank Culbertson uncovers the stories of three wrestlers who passed through Don Owen’s House of Action with barely a whisper—but left fascinating footprints in the wrestling world.📍 Joe Palardy — A 10-day Portland stint… followed by a World Middleweight Title win in Mexico just months later. Blink and you

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00:04:40

Portland Wrestling Obscurities: “The Calypso, the...

Portland Wrestling ·

2025/08/15

🎙️ Episode 4 – “The Calypso, the Cannon, and the Prodigal Son”Three wrestlers. Three fleeting runs in Portland. But each left behind a story worth remembering.Join host Frank Culbertson as he uncovers the overlooked tales of grapplers who didn’t hold titles or headline Don Owen’s House of Action—but still left their mark on the canvas.🌍 Calypso Kid (Lenny Hurst)– A British technician with experience across Mexico, Canada, and the UK. His 10-month Portland run may have been modest, but globally, he

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00:05:19

Portland Wrestling Obscurities: “Draws, Drifters, and...

Portland Wrestling ·

2025/08/12

🎙️ Episode 3 – “Draws,Drifters, and a Dance with the Yakuza”They weren’t here long, but their stories run deep.Host Frank Culbertson takes us back into the shadows of Don Owen’s House of Action to revisit four wrestlerswhose time in Portland was brief—but whose careers (and chaos) stretched far beyond the Sports Arena.👊 Vic Rosettani – Athree-match Portland stint masks a long and respected career across Ontario andCalgary’s Stampede Wrestling. Quiet, dependable, and worthy of more attention.🦴 Bud

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00:05:15

Obscurities: Forgotten, Brief, and Barely Remembered...

Portland Wrestling ·

2025/08/08

The legends get remembered. The others? They vanish into the fog of time.But Obscurities: Forgotten, Brief, and Barely Remembered is here to change that.In Episode 2, host Frank Culbertson shines a spotlight on three men whose time in the Portland Sports Arena was short—but unforgettable to those paying attention.🪓 Mike & Pat Kelly – Identical twins with a lumberjack gimmick and the kind of territory grit you don’t see anymore. Two Portland matches. Eight tag title reigns. A tragic ending you

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00:04:31

Portland Wrestling Obscurities: Forgotten, Brief, &...

Portland Wrestling ·

2025/08/05

🎙️ Obscurities | Volume 1: Ray Glenn, Johnny Heideman & The Cuban AssassinIn professional wrestling, the spotlight decides who gets remembered—and who fades into the shadows.But what about the wrestlers who came and went, leaving behind little more than match results and half-remembered promos?Welcome to the pilot episode of Obscurities: Forgotten, Brief, and Barely Remembered, the podcast that dusts off the lost names of Portland Wrestling and gives them the recognition they never got—until

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00:05:31

One Match Wonders – Volume 10: “Final Bell, Final Names”

Portland Wrestling ·

2025/08/01

The bell rings one last time… for now.In the 10th and final installment of the original One Match Wonders series, we dig deeper than ever into the forgotten corners of Portland Wrestling—uncovering names that barely left a trace, and legends who stopped by just once.🔎 Featured in this episode:Bob Brooks – A complete mystery. One match. No trail.Gene Martelli – Wrestled a respected vet to a draw… and vanished.Eric Redman – An appearance with no backstory, no follow-up, and no known record.The WCW

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00:04:44

One Match Wonders #9 MIstaken Identities and Mad Dog...

Portland Wrestling ·

2025/07/29

🎙️ One Match Wonders – Volume 9: “Mistaken Identities and Mad Dog Memories”Welcome back to One Match Wonders—where the spotlight shines on wrestlers who only stepped into the Portland Sports Arena once… and then disappeared into the fog of wrestling history.In this episode, we go deep into the shadows with three strange and fascinating stories that blur the line between myth and mistake:🔹 Kim Novak – No, not that Kim Novak. But that’s the name the fans heard echo through the Sports Arena on April

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00:04:30

One Match Wonders #8

Portland Wrestling ·

2025/07/25

🎙️ Episode 8 – Shadows and Secrets: Hussian, Hayes, and ShogunWelcome to One Match Wonders, where forgotten faces and fleeting appearances from Portland Wrestling’s golden era are pulled from the shadows and brought into the spotlight.In this mysterious eighth volume, we dig into the stories of three wrestlers who made only one appearance at the Portland Sports Arena—but each left behind unanswered questions:🕵️ Arman Hussian – A legend cloaked in secrecy. He spoke with a British accent, never

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00:04:58

One Match Wonders #7

Portland Wrestling ·

2025/07/22

🎙️ Episode 7 – Ghosts and Guesswork: Nelson, McDonald, and PavichWelcome back to One Match Wonders, where the names are obscure, the appearances are brief, but the stories go deep.In this episode, we chase the shadows of three mysterious figures from Portland Wrestling's archives—each stepping into the Sports Arena just once, but leaving behind questions and legacy:Was Gary Nelson actually a young Gary Young on his way to Texas stardom?Did Danno McDonald notch one last win in Portland after

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00:04:24

One Match Wonders @6

Portland Wrestling ·

2025/07/18

🎙️ One Match Wonders – Volume 6Episode Title: Experience in Brief: Kozak, Big Heart, and Fergie🔔 New episodes every Tuesday and Friday📍 Subscribe for more untold stories from the Portland Sports Arena!They were veterans of the wrestling world—men with deep resumes, fierce reputations, and miles of ring wear behind them. But in Portland Wrestling? Just one match.In this episode, we look at three wrestlers who made a single appearance under the Don Owen spotlight—but left a lasting impression:🔹

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00:04:51

One Match Wonders #5

Portland Wrestling ·

2025/07/15

One Match Wonders – Volume 5 | “Who Was That Guy? Names, Faces, and One-Night Stays”They weren’t household names—but they were there.In this episode of One Match Wonders, we investigate three mysterious wrestlers who each made one single appearance at the legendary Portland Sports Arena. But behind those brief appearances are stories that span continents, territories, and decades in the wrestling business.🕵️‍♂️ Was “Rich Miller” actually Frenchy Martin?A name no one recognized leads to a wrestling

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