Listen and subscribe to our podcast: Via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher
Listen: Why is Minnesota such a hotbed of professional wrestling?
The Curious Minnesota podcast discusses how locals helped develop this unique sport.
September 8, 2023 at 4:08PM
Minnesota features prominently in the history of professional wrestling. Minneapolis was a prominent "hub" for the sport before promotions like the WWE made it a worldwide sensation.
Reporter Stephen Montemayor, who wrote a story on this topic, joined host Eric Roper on the Curious Minnesota podcast to discuss pro wrestling's background in the state.
Further reading:
Why is Minnesota such a hotbed of professional wrestling? (June 2023 Curious Minnesota story)
The Strib is as old as the city of Minneapolis. It grew out of several strikingly different papers.
