Portland Wrestlecast: Portland Wrestling TV signs off
By Jim Valley | @JimValley | Dec 24, 2021 8:26 am
<p><strong>This is a free show. Just click below to listen.</strong></p>
<p>On December 28, 1991, a Pacific Northwest institution came to an end as Portland Wrestling signed off the air.</p>
<p>Originally started in 1953, Portland Wrestling is still one of the longest-running shows in TV history, even longer than WWE Raw.</p>
<p>On this 30th anniversary edition of the Portland Wrestlecast, we talk about all of the factors that led to the demise: WWE, the commission, a sponsor's bankruptcy and more. </p>
<p>I talk to booker Len "The Grappler" Denton about the weeks leading up to the end, the crowds, the announcement and the aftermath. I also talk to longtime fan Edward Thomas about the atmosphere at The Portland Sports arena before and after Portland Wrestling went off the air.</p>
<p>FYI: <a href="mailto:therealgrappler1958@gmail.com">contact The Grappler</a> about Ebay sales, books, special personal messages, etc.</p>
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