Retro Wrestling Re-View CCW Podcast Ep. 1 (June 15, 1985): The Birth of Continental Championship ...

The Retro Wrestling Re-View expands into Continental Championship Wrestling as Gene Jackson and Robb Helt begin a chronological review/watchalong of one of the South’s most underrated wrestling territories. Starting with the debut episode of Continental Championship Wrestling on June 15, 1985 following the transition from Southeastern Championship Wrestling, a time when the WWF expansion was accelerating, and territories were fighting to survive by evolving their presentation and identity. Along the way, Gene and Robb explore: * How Continental positioned itself as a major Southern territory * Why Gordon Solie’s presence added instant credibility * The transition from studio wrestling to an arena style television presentation * The historical importance of Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham * The differences between Continental, Memphis, Mid-South, and national WWF programming * What made Continental unique in the mid-80s wrestling ecosystem This episode is both a show review and a historical starting point for the Continental series and the beginning of documenting whatever surviving footage exists. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com (https://retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ (https://www.patreon.com/retrowrestlingarchive)