Episode 79: Mexico 1976 & Stampede Wrestling 1976

Episode 79 of The Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel History Show welcomes two first-time guests to the show — and we also pause to remember three wrestlers we’ve lost recently. Segment One: I pay tribute to Paul LeDuc, one of the Canadian Lumberjacks along with his kayfabe brother Jos LeDuc. Then we welcome Lucha Libre historian and enthusiast Roy Lucier for his first appearance on the show. Roy and I discuss wrestling in Mexico as we cover the EMLL and UWA promotions in 1976. Segment Two: I offer a heartfelt tribute to Jerry Oates, a Southern territory legend and a member of our Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel family. Then we welcome Ross Hart of the famous Stu Hart family for his first appearance on the show. Ross and I cover Stampede Wrestling in 1976. Segment Three: I wrap up the episode with thoughts on Superstar Bill Dundee, who passed away over the weekend.It’s a history-packed episode with new voices, important tributes, and another look at 1976 around the wrestling world. Episode 79 is available now on Castos, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all your usual platforms. Hit play, leave a review, and keep riding with us through the Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel. Chapters (00:00:02) - Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel(00:03:36) - Paul Leduc(00:12:18) - Roy Lucher(00:18:54) - Dory Dixon In The Observer Wrestling Hall of Fame(00:20:01) - Luderoth on CMLO and His Retirement(00:24:53) - What's the atmosphere at Arena Lucha?(00:27:39) - Are You Ready for The Mask Unmasking?(00:29:25) - Dr. Wagner(00:33:29) - The Psychology of Lucha Libre's Mask Match(00:38:56) - Phil Fishman on Mill Masters' popularity in America(00:44:14) - NWA National Welterweight Championship(00:48:22) - How Did They Work Their Way Up the Card in Mexico?(00:51:20) - The Truth About Ringo Mendoza(00:55:52) - UWA vs AAA(01:00:45) - The UWA vs Lucha Libre(01:02:57) - Perca Ag(01:04:01) - Roy Lucher on Rey Mysterio Senior's Inclusion(01:08:50) - Roy on SNL(01:09:00) - Roy Lucier On WWE and Lucha Libre(01:17:38) - Jerry Oates on Terry Funk's WWE Championship(01:26:56) - Ross Hart On Stampede Wrestling In 1976(01:31:15) - Stu Hart on His Family's History in Wrestling(01:35:04) - Stampede in Lethbridge and Edmonton(01:42:24) - Bob Stuart on Wrestling Honours(01:47:06) - What Was Your Dad's Overall Mindset About Pro Wrestling?(01:49:52) - Keith Miller(01:55:02) - Alberta Heavyweight Championship(02:02:06) - Andre the Giant At The Stampede(02:07:00) - How Stampede affected ticket prices(02:08:13) - Stu Hart on Gil Hayes vs Keith Hart(02:13:20) - Ed Whalen On His Stampede Days(02:21:15) - Larry Lane(02:24:02) - Raven Collins and Larry Sharp(02:25:07) - The Mara brothers in Canada(02:32:47) - Ross Hart On His Recent Trip To Canada(02:35:19) - Jerry Oates and Bill Dundee Pass Away(02:47:05) - Bill Dundee on Jerry Oates Tribute(02:47:31) - Grizzly Up Soap Co.(02:49:08) - The History of Texas Wrestling