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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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00:57:05

🎙️ Ringside in Rose City #11 – Thanksgiving in Salem:...

Portland Wrestling ·

2025/11/27

🎙️ Ringside in Rose City#11 – Thanksgiving in Salem: Turkeys, Tag Teams, and Total ChaosOne ring. One city. A thousand stories.And this week… a thousand helpings of stuffing, blood, and coal miner’s gloves.For Episode #11 of Ringside in Rose City, Frank Culbertson and Mike Rogers sit down on Thanksgiving Day—plates piled high, Lisa holding a carving knife, and the studio smelling like heaven—to spin the wheel. Every envelope is the same. Every topic gobbles.Welcome to Thanksgiving Wrestling in

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00:05:11

On to Better Things: The Portland Chapters - Episode...

Portland Wrestling ·

2025/11/21

Episode 10: Lanny Poffo, JJ Dillon, and Al TomkoThe final chapter of On to Better Things: The PortlandChapters closes with three fascinating stories—each one showing a different side of Portland Wrestling’s reach and legacy.Host Frank Culbertson looks back at three men who left their mark in very different ways: Lanny Poffo (Lanny Holiday) — Before the poetry, before “The Genius,” there was the young high-flyer in Portland who once teamed with Buck Zumhofe to beat Roddy Piper in a handicap match

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00:51:27

🎙️ Ringside in Rose City #10 – “So What’s the Big...

Portland Wrestling ·

2025/11/20

🎙️ Ringside in Rose City #10 – “So What’s the Big Deal With Him?”: The Stars Who Didn’t Shine in PortlandOne ring. One city. A thousand stories.And this week… a thousand question marks.In Episode #10 of Ringside in Rose City, Frank Culbertson and Mike Rogers spin the wheel and land on one of wrestling’s most fascinating, misunderstood, and head-scratching topics: the wrestlers who arrived in Portland with massive reputations… and fizzled out fast.Some were champions elsewhere.Some were magazine

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00:05:20

On To Better Things: The Portland Chapters #9 - Curt...

Portland Wrestling ·

2025/11/14

Episode 9: Curt Hennig, The Equalizer, and Sky Hi LeeFrom the son of a legend to a towering Hollywood star, this episode of On to Better Things: The Portland Chapters spotlights three wrestlers who each took very different paths—but all passed through Portland on their way to something bigger.Host Frank Culbertson revisits three fascinating careers that began or evolved in the Pacific Northwest:💫 Curt Hennig — Before he was “Mr. Perfect,” Curt Hennig was a rising young star in Portland. From his

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00:55:33

Ringside In Rose City: From Portland to the WWF: The...

Portland Wrestling ·

2025/11/13

🎙️ Ringside in Rose City #9 – From Portland to the WWF: The Forgotten Launchpads of LegendsOne Ring. One City. A Thousand Stories.And this week… a thousand miles to superstardom.On this episode of Ringside in Rose City, Mike Rodgers and Frank Culbertson spin the Wheel of Topics and land on a stunner — the wrestlers who passed through Portland before exploding onto the national stage of the WWWF and WWF. The household names you know… and the ones you never realized got their start right here in the

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00:05:22

On To Better Things: The Portland Chapters Episode 8:...

Portland Wrestling ·

2025/11/07

On To Better Things: The Portland ChaptersEpisode 8: Don Muraco, Rocky Venturo, and Pat PattersonFrom the skinny kid making his debut to the man who changed wrestling forever—this episode of On to Better Things: The Portland Chapters traces three incredible careers that all ran through Portland.Host Frank Culbertson looks back at three names who each left a unique mark on wrestling history:🔥 Don Muraco — His very first professional match took place in Portland in 1970 under the name Don Morrow. He

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00:57:39

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

Portland Wrestling ·

2025/11/06

🎙️ Ringside in Rose City #8 – Giants, Mountains, and Skyscrapers of Portland WrestlingOne Ring. One City. A Thousand Stories. And this week… a thousand pounds in every corner.On this episode of Ringside in Rose City, Mike Rodgers and Frank Culbertson fire up the wheel and land on one colossal topic: the giants of Portland and Pacific Northwest wrestling. From carnival-attraction big men to legit Olympians and future movie villains, this one is wall-to-wall heavyweights.Mike and Frank dig

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00:05:05

On To Better Things: The Portland Chapters - Episode...

Portland Wrestling ·

2025/10/31

Episode 7: Tommy Rogers, Siegfried Steinke, and Larry ZbyszkoFrom rising stars to rugged brawlers and future legends, three very different wrestlers passed through Portland on their way to wrestling history.In this episode, host Frank Culbertson explores how the Northwest served as a launching pad—and sometimes a proving ground—for wrestlers who went on to better things.🌟 Tommy Rogers — In 1982, a young babyface named Tommy Rogers was just five months into his career when he arrived in Portland

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01:00:24

🎙️ Ringside in Rose City #7: The Night the World Came...

Portland Wrestling ·

2025/10/30

🎙️ Ringside in Rose City #7: The Night the World Came to Portland“One Ring. One City. A Thousand Stories.”In this episode, Mike Rodgers and Frank Culbertson dive deep into the nights when the NWA World Heavyweight Championship came through the Pacific Northwest. From Lou Thesz’s 60-minute draws to Harley Race’s title defenses, and from Jack Brisco’s classics to Ric Flair’s golden reign, we revisit the legends who brought the most prestigious belt in wrestling to Portland.It’s not just a list of

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00:04:48

On to Better Things: The Portland Chapters #6 Bruiser...

Portland Wrestling ·

2025/10/24

Episode 6: Bruiser Bob Remus, Edouard Carpentier, and Afa & Sika AnoaiBefore the bright lights and the global fame, three very different acts passed through Portland—each leaving behind a story that ties this territory to wrestling history.In this week’s episode, host Frank Culbertson explores how the Northwest played a part in shaping a drill instructor, a world champion, and the foundation of an entire wrestling dynasty. Bruiser Bob Remus (Sgt. Slaughter) — In 1974, a big raw-boned brawler

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00:58:39

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

Portland Wrestling ·

2025/10/23

Ringside in Rose City #6 – “Extravaganzas, Coliseum Chaos, and the Mystery of Lisa’s Mace”One Ring. One City. A Thousand Stories.Portland didn’t just host wrestling—it celebrated it in style. In this explosive episode, Mike Rodgers and Frank Culbertson break down every Portland Wrestling Extravaganza from 1985–1986, plus a look back at the massive Memorial Coliseum supercards of the 1960s.From the legendary Don Owen 60th Anniversary show…To the WWF’s first-ever appearance in Portland…To the infamous

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00:05:01

On To Better Things : The Portland Chapters - Episode #5

Portland Wrestling ·

2025/10/17

Episode 5: Mark Hanna, Jake Roberts, Paul Ellering, and Sailor WhiteFrom early promise to short runs and surprising twists, four wrestlers passed through Portland before going on to bigger things—and in some cases, completely different paths.In this episode, host Frank Culbertson shares the stories of:💥 Mark Hanna (Steve Olsonoski) — A clean-cut rookie in 1977 who learned his craft in Portland before going on to win the prestigious National Heavyweight Championship in Georgia.🐍 Jake “The Snake”

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00:59:50

Ringside in Rose City – Episode 5: Heels, Heat, and a...

Portland Wrestling ·

2025/10/16

Ringside in Rose City – Episode 5: Heels, Heat, and a Little Shock TherapyHosted by Mike Rodgers & Frank CulbertsonProduced by Lisa HughesOne Ring. One City. A Thousand Stories.The wheel lands on one of the most electrifying topics in Portland Wrestling history—the Top 10 Heels—and things get shocking… literally.When Lisa Hughes accidentally sets off the cattle prod on her own leg, chaos breaks loose, but she recovers like a pro, and the show rolls on!Mike Rodgers and Frank Culbertson dive deep

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00:04:31

On To Better Things - The Portland Chapters Episode #4

Portland Wrestling ·

2025/10/10

Episode 4: Dizzy Hogan, Gino Hernandez, and Buzz SawyerBefore they made headlines across the wrestling world, three future stars passed through the Portland Sports Arena—each leaving behind a short but fascinating chapter.In this episode, host Frank Culbertson takes a closer look at three wrestlers who went on to better things:💈 Dizzy Hogan — Long before he was Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake, Ed Leslie was billed as Hulk Hogan’s brother in Portland. Early wins hinted at potential, but a ceiling on

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00:47:59

Ringside In Rose City Episode #4 - The Scientific Spin

Portland Wrestling ·

2025/10/09

🎙️ Ringside in Rose City – Episode 4: The “Scientific” SpinHosted by Mike Rodgers & Frank CulbertsonProduced by Lisa HughesOne Ring. One City. A Thousand Stories.The wheel never lies… except when Mike Rodgers reads it. In this week’s episode, Mike grabs the envelope from Lisa Hughes, insists it says “Top Scientific Wrestlers,” and takes off running with it—because that’s his favorite topic!Frank isn’t so sure, Lisa tries to keep them both in line, and somehow the episode turns into a mix of

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00:04:14

On to Better Things: The Portland Chapters Episode 3

Portland Wrestling ·

2025/10/03

Episode 3: Tonga John, Brian Adams, and Tully BlanchardWhat do The Barbarian, Crush, and a future Four Horseman all have in common? They each passed through Portland Wrestling on their way to bigger things.In this episode of On to Better Things: The Portland Chapters, Frank Culbertson looks back at three very different careers:A young rookie named Tonga John, who would later rise to fame as The Barbarian in the WWF.Brian Adams, who went from the masked American Ninja in Portland to championships,

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00:50:11

Ringside in Rose City – Episode 3: Behind the Mask

Portland Wrestling ·

2025/10/02

Ringside in Rose City – Episode 3: Behind the Mask🎙️ Hosted by Mike Rodgers & Frank CulbertsonProduced by Lisa HughesOne Ring. One City. A Thousand Stories.This week, the wheel lands on one of the most mysterious traditions in Portland Wrestling—masked wrestlers. From legends who made the hood their calling card, to brief stints by grapplers trying to hide an identity (or reinvent one), we dive into the stories, feuds, and unforgettable moments that masks brought to Don Owen’s House of

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00:04:43

On to Better Things: The Portland Chapters Episode #2

Portland Wrestling ·

2025/09/26

🔥 On to Better Things: The Portland Chapters 🔥Host Frank Culbertson, dives into three wrestlers whose Portland chapters were short, but unforgettable.👊 David Schultz stormed into the Northwest in 1982, refusing to team with Buddy Rose and instead going head-to-head with him in brutal cage and chain matches. With his infamous line—“Don’t go jumping on the Doctor’s bus, because he doesn’t need you people”—Schultz made sure fans never forgot him, even after only four months in Portland.🔨 Greg

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00:44:45

Ringside In Rose City: One Ring, One City, a Thousand...

Portland Wrestling ·

2025/09/25

🎙️ Ringside in Rose City – Episode 2: The Top Ten Babyfaces in Portland WrestlingOne Ring. One City. A Thousand Stories.The wheel has spoken! In this episode, producer Lisa Hughes spins us straight into the world of Portland’s most beloved heroes—the Top Ten Babyfaces. From the curtain-jerkers who won hearts to the main-eventers who carried the territory, Mike Rodgers and Frank Culbertson break down who stood tallest in the fans’ eyes.Expect memories, debates, and deep dives into the wrestlers who

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00:04:24

On To Better Things: The Portland Chapters Episode 1

Portland Wrestling ·

2025/09/19

In our debut episode of On to Better Things: The Portland Chapters, host Frank Culbertson explores three wrestlers whose time in Portland was just the beginning.Adrian Adonis: Before the WWF spotlight, Keith Franks came through Portland, sharpened his skills, and left fans with some of the territory’s most memorable matches.Terry Allen: A young hopeful trained under Sandy Barr, who later returned as Magnum T.A. to headline against Ric Flair before his career was tragically cut short.Chris Adams: The

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