The Worst Territory In The World

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

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!

‎The Worst Territory In The World: Promoting Independent Wrestling on Apple Podcasts ‎Show The Worst Territory In The World, Ep Promoting Independent Wrestling - Jul 24, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The debut of Marty Jannetty in Central States. 1984 Kansas. 1984

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.

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.