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Looks like Philly was 1963 and Boston 1967

I want to say Vince Sr had Philly by 1964 and Boston slightly later. Pittsburgh was around 1974 when the NWF (they had started promoting there a few years earlier) folded. Going to check around for better info

Going back to the territory years, I think it could be divided into a few distinct eras. -Early Territory Era (1956-1963) Vince Sr starts promoting in NYC that year, and many of the classic territories TV shows begin their runs (eg. Wrestling at the Chase) and/or start promoting (eg.the AWA). 1963 sees the start of the WWWF and the end of Buddy Rogers mega hot run. -1960s Slump (1964-1969) Business drops off in a lot of areas during this time, and wrestling is generally not as hot than the era before or the one that followed -70s Boom Era (1970-1975) Hot period that featured most territories doing great, often record-setting business. Mileage varied from territory to territory. Some had declined greatly from their peak by 1975, others (WWWF, Carolinas, Florida) would continue to be successful throughout the 70s. -Late Territory Era (1976-1983) Several territories died during this time, including SF, LA, Detroit, and Amarillo. Vince Jr buys the WWF from his father and his partners in 1982. Business in many NWA territories was record-setting in 82-83. Of course several territories continued after 1983, but 84 saw the beginning of Hogan's run as king of wrestling and the WWF's aggressive expansion into other areas.

I saw the 78 draw years ago and wasn't blown away by it at the time. I think I even watched it based on your recommendation jdw.

Would it be safe to say Punk's "Pipebomb" promo clearly marks the start of the Reality Era and end of the previous era?

Why 2008 as the end point?

Oh yeah, the Territory Era is open to much better classification. I just wanted to get the ball rolling and see if a consensus can eventually be reached on different eras.

In the Reigns thread the term "Ruthless Aggression Era" was used. It seems to define the time from 2005-2011, the initial Cena run on top, and before the current, and controversially named "Reality Era". I'm a history guy, and am particularly interested in cultural change in Western society, essentially looking at different eras and seeing how one differed from the next and why. The post in the Reigns thread got me thinking about wrestling eras. I don't think I had ever seen "Ruthless Agression Era" used before. I would like to see what other posters think about WWE eras, and wrestling eras in general, and how they define them. There is the "Attitude Era" of course, but are there any other consensus wrestling eras? For me, a general post-WW2 outline off the top of my head would be something like -Golden Age of TV Era (approximately 1947-1955) -Territory Era (1956-1982, ending when Vince Jr assumes control perhaps?) -80s Boom Era (1983-1990) -Dark Ages (1991-1995) -90s Boom/Attitude Era (1996-2001?) -Post-Attitude Era? (2002-2004?) -Ruthless Aggression Era (2005-2010) -Reality Era (2011-present) Just a rough outline to get the conversation started

I dunno, I would put the first card we looked at, April 83 at Cap Centre, against any shitty WWF card ever. It was soooo bad

He was brought back to Stampede in 87 to work a mini program with Davey Boy and was treated like a heel by the crowd from what I remember. Like I said on the show, I knew he was from Calgary and I loved Owen, but had no patriotic attachment to Bret at that time. He was just another bad guy as far as I was concerned, and one I disliked more than most because he played a part in my beloved Bulldogs losing the belts

On Titans, we watched the title switch and rematch in Japan from late-79 and the Miami match. I liked the first bout the best, the next two less so. Pete was really high on the Miami match. Parv disliked them all I think

The weed is better now than it was in the 80s

While watching the Rock last night the thought "this seems like a coke-fueled promo" did cross my mind. This was the first Raw I watched from start to finish in ages. (mostly as background noise after the Sasha - Becky match) At the end I was really struck by how many tweeners there are these days and how few true babyfaces and heels. When you look at the problems of modern WWE, I think this is right up there.

That should be a pretty good main event for Fastlane

God, these shows really do seem endless

New Day, Sasha, AJ, Owens...things aren't completely bleak on 2016 Raw

Clearly this is meant to be the first chapter in a feud between them, so AJ isn't going to finish him off with a Styles Clash

They basically undid all the positive work with Reigns in one night and are back to square one with him. Right now it seems like Reigns vs HHH is destined to bomb huge unless the plan is to make HHH top babyface

Yeah I kinda wish we got to see that match instead. Lol. Race and Martel was too workratey for my tastes

That would actually be an interesting match to build

Like Jimmy Redman said, Sasha Motherfucking Banks!

I think the max bet for WWE matches is around $50 because insiders could clean up otherwise

http://placetobenation.com/tag-teams-back-again-episode-14-action-personified/ Kelly and Marty dig into the obscure corners of 1987 WWF and come up with another exciting batch of footage, this time highlighted by the phenomenon of the Jumping Bomb Angels The Shadows vs Scott Casey and SD Jones, 9/12 Boston Jumping Bomb Angels vs Leilani Kai and Judy Martin, 6/24 Louisville Jumping Bomb Angels vs Leilani Kai and Judy Martin, 7/16 Lake Placid Hart Foundation vs Strike Force, 10/27 Syracuse Demolition vs Ken Patera and Billy Jack Haynes, 11/7 Boston (Marty watched this one) Demolition vs Ken Patera and Billy Jack Haynes, 11/7 Philly (Kelly watched this one) Jumping Bomb Angels vs The Glamour Girls, 11/24 MSG Strike Force vs Hart Foundation, 11/24 MSG Playlist (Including bonus matches) Harts vs Strike Force title change

Pretty sure Sting is done