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Come and Take It is a talk show about Texas, by Texans. Three friends born and raised in Texas share their views on the state’s history, culture, and just what it means to be Texan.
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#4: Tough Guys, Wildmen, and Heroes: The Legends of Texas Wrasslin'
18 minutes
Download MP3 audioThe wild and woolly history of professional wrestling in Texas, from Wild Bull Curry and the Funks to the Von Erichs and Stone Cold Steve Austin. We examine the facinating legacy of the wrestlers and promotions of the Lone Star State.
Before we begin… What’s your favorite Chuck Norris movie?
Legacy of Wrestling has a lot of great information about the earliest days of wrestling in Texas, including details on each of the major territories.
Kayfabe Memories has lots of great stories about the big regional territories during the classic eras of wrestling.
The official website of the Von Erich Family, the first family of Texas Wrestling
The official website of the Texas Rattlesnake, Stone Cold Steve Austin
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