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Pacific Northwest 1979 Almanac

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This is a look at the Pacific Northwest Wrestling territory in 1979, using house show records to compile a list of the top wrestlers, a categorized list of all the wrestlers appearing regularly during the year, known title matches, and the biggest feuds. It is based on the largest possible collection of house show records, culled from my own research as well as various other sources, online or otherwise.

Charting the Territories Nov '22: Sgt. Slaughter sings, Tom Jones wrestles, and Al & Jon vote

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On the latest episode of the Charting the Territories podcast, Al & Jon discuss the 4th quarter of 1974 in the McGuirk wrestling territory. We talk about Tom Jones and his role in breaking racial barriers in the deep south. Plus, we listen to a few cuts from Sgt. Slaughter's album (!) and we reveal our Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame ballots!

McGuirk Wrestling Territory: Q4 1974

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In the 4th quarter of 1974, Hansen & Goodish team up, Johnny Eagles is fired up for revenge against Akbar, Andre the Giant makes his first appearances in this territory, and more!