The Worst Territory In The World

08/10/2024

Episode #36 is out! Chris and Gabe chat Shane McMahon in AEW, and we are joined by Jake Petri, who wrestled as Evan Gelistico, Buddy Shepherd and more! Jake talks about NWL, Metro Pro, carnies, worst gimmicks and his heart condition that forced him to hang up his boots. Check it out!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-worst-territory-in-the-world/id1651281945?i=1000664832336

07/24/2024

Season 2 of "The Worst Territory In The World" starts with a chat about promoting independent wrestling. We talk Metro Pro, NWL, Journey Pro and more! Check it out!

‎Show The Worst Territory In The World, Ep Promoting Independent Wrestling - Jul 24, 2024

02/28/2024

NWA World Tag Team Champions (Central States
version), Akio Sato & Bob Geigel circa 1976. This duo won the titles from Ken Mantell and Ron Bass in St. Joe, Mo early in February 1976.

Records show Kansas title defenses of Sato and Geigel include defending the titles against Bulldog Bob Brown and Otto Von Heller at Century II in Wichita, KS on March 8, 1976.
Sato and Geigel would defend the titles again against Brown and Von Heller a few nights later in Iola, KS at the Allen Co. Community college.

Credit to Kansas Professional Wrestling Memories

02/14/2024

Two greats from the Central States territory -- Promoter Gust Karras and the Mongolian Stomper

02/07/2024

Live from Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas ! January 11, 1979. Great memories.

01/28/2024

Who was your favorite baby face in the Central States territory? Why?

01/28/2024

Another pic of “Easy Ed” Wiskoski wearing the Central States belt!

01/28/2024

Ed Wiskoski, also known as Col. DeBeers, was born on January 10, 1945, in St. Joseph, Missouri. A great wrestling heel.

01/13/2024

The three owners of Heart Of America Sports Attractions - Bob Geigel, Pat O’Connor and Harley Race.

12/03/2023

Check out Marty Jannetty's debut for Central States Wrestling!

Kansas. 1984

12/03/2023

For those of you who listen to a lot of wrestling podcasts, check out a recent edition of Dirty Dutch Mantell's podcast where he talks about his strong feelings about working in the Kansas City territory... It falls in line with that of Ric Flair.

10/11/2023

We are sad to announce that longtime Kansas Citian and pro wrestler Billy Howard has passed away. We had been talking with him over the last six months, trying to get an interview about his time in Central States, AWA and other territories, but, unfortunately, our time has run out. Billy was a great man to deal with as I put together KC On The Mat, and I enjoyed talking with him about wrestling over the last decade and a half. Another Central States stalwart gone. RIP.

08/23/2023

One of the best ever. RIP

08/19/2023

Episode #28 is up! We are joined by Seth Mates -- former WWF TV writer, WWF Magazine/RAW Magazine writer, WWF.com content provider and much more! Seth talks about getting into the business after college, reaching his "dream job" at WWF and a lot (not all) of stories about his time at WWF. Gabe and Chris also talk about SummerSlam 2023, CM Punk, Cash Wheeler -- plus Gabe takes another wrestling trivia test! Check it out!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-worst-territory-in-the-world/id1651281945?i=1000624946975

08/05/2023

Episode #27 of The Worst Territory In The World is now available! On this show, we tak with longtime Midwest promoter Herb Simmons! Herb has been a part of wresting for more than 50 years, and we chat about a lot of his experiences in the biz. Gabe and Chris also touch on Vince McMahon’s indictment, the growing popularity of AEW Collision and the Mount Rushmore of SummeSlam matches. Check it out!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-worst-territory-in-the-world/id1651281945?i=1000623495527

08/03/2023

Episode #27 will be up later this week! We talked with SICW promoter Herb Simmons, and we talked old-school wrestling, what's it like promoting in the Midwest, his take on the NWL, Larry Matysik, Kansas City's relationship with St. Louis through the years and much more! Episode #27 with Herb Simmons will be up soon!

07/27/2023

Episode #26 is available! Our guest, "The Human Wrecking Ball" Pete Madden joins us to chat about his start, his days in Gateway Championship Wrestling and then his days at Metro Pro Wrestling! The Crusher hurt his Dad in football! You can't miss this!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pete-madden/id1651281945?i=1000622536231

07/26/2023

Coming up this week on Episode #26, our guest is "The Human Wrecking Ball" Pete Madden! We talk about his start in the biz, his time in Milwaukee, Gateway Championship Wrestling, Metro Pro Wrestling and more! Episode #26 coming up within the next day! Search for "The Worst Territory in The World" on all podcast platforms.