Territory Marks - A Wrestling Podcast

Legendary AWA professional wrestler, Greg Gagne comes to Territory Marks to discuss his career! Greg Gagne tells one tremendous story after another about how he got his start in wrestling, wild matches in Japan, & his favorite match against Rick Martel & Tito Santana! He also talks about his podcast “Straight Talk With The Boss” with Magnum T.A. and the wrestling figure toyline from Powertown Wres...

Paul London & Zak Shaffer celebrate AWA wrestler Greg Gagne with a series of action packed matches from his career! In this pre-episode to next weeks interview with AWA’s Greg Gagne, Paul and Zak highlight three matches from Greg’s time in the squared circle. AWA World Tag Team Champion’s The High Flyers (Greg Gagne & Jim Brunzell) take on Rick Martel & Tito Santana in two fast paced matches! And...

80s Kids Unite Episode 4: G.I. Joe Action Figures As 80s kids, there were few toys that held as much power over us as a G.I. Joe action figure. From the evil of Cobra Commander to the mundaneness of Dusty to the aspirational muscles of Outback, every kid in the neighborhood was obsessed. In this episode, we get real personal as we hash out the good, the bad, and the Zartan of Hasbro's Real America...

Paul London & Zak Shaffer interview legendary announcer and commentator for World Class Championship Wrestling, Marc Lowrance! Marc Lowrance's signature voice and cadence set the tone for some of the greatest moments in professional wrestling. You’ll hear how he got his start in the business, working for Fritz Von Erich, a truly embarrassing moment, and so much more! Enjoy! You can watch the inter...

Territory Marks kicks off season two with a bang! Paul London and Zak Shaffer discuss One Man Gang vs Kerry Von Erich from World Class Championship Wrestling’s Parade of Champions 2 (1985)! This is the pre-episode to P & Z’s upcoming interview with WCCW announcer and commentator, Marc Lowrance! Watch the match here: One Man Gang vs Kerry Von Erich (5/5/85) Check out Zombie Sailor Toys! Dig our sho...

This month on 80s Kids Unite, Zak, Dustin, Corey, Diallo, and Paul London discuss the cultural significance of Live Aid ‘85 and which one of the Night Boyz actually remembers the event. A huge THANK YOU to Patreon member, Kerry Ahern for suggesting this topic! 80s Kids Unite is a monthly Two Dollar Late Fee / Podcasting After Dark crossover show powered by our Patreon members! If you would like to...

Territory Marks honors Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat this month! Paul & Zak welcome Dustin Rubin from Two Dollar Late Fee to celebrate matches and highlights from Steamboat’s storied career! Notable moments from Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat featured during this episode are his guest spot of the short lived tv show Sidekicks, one of his best matches against “Nature Boy” Ric Flair, the infamous “spee...

This month on 80s Kids Unite, Zak, Dustin, Corey, and Diallo discuss which martial arts moves they wish they could do, growing up. It’s a silly but fun discussion about everything from “NUMBchucks” to ninjas and all the “Danialsons” in between. A huge THANK YOU to Patreon member, David Ullman for suggesting this topic! 80s Kids Unite is a monthly Two Dollar Late Fee / Podcasting After Dark crossov...

Paul & Zak are back with two picks from the Territories that’ll make your back crack and your liver quiver! Zak’s pick is from the AWA in 1985, Jim Brunzell & Greg Gagne aka The High Flyers vs Animal & Hawk aka “The Legion of Doom” The Road Warriors with their manager “Precious” Paul Ellering. Paul continues the heat from WCCW in 1988 with”The Modern Day Warrior” Kerry Von Erich vs Sid Vicious! Fu...

We kick off the first episode of 80s Kids Unite with Garbage Pail Kids! Zak, Dustin, Corey, and Diallo all discuss their familiarity (or lack thereof) with the disgusting trading cards Topps began printing in 1985, and whether or not they hold up nostalgically! The boys also talk about the terrible 1987 film based on the brand. A huge THANK YOU to Patreon member, Magdalena for suggesting this one!...

What does “Stinkor” smell like? What are the lyrics to “Degrassi Junior High?” Is Chuck Norris really a “man of action?” Find the answers to these questions and more on 80s Kids Unite! Here’s the audio from last December’s Los Angeles Comic Con panel hosted by Z and D from $2 Late Fee, Corey and Diallo from Podcasting After Dark & TV Obscura, & Paul London from Territory Marks! It was a packed hou...

David Von Erich as a “heel” and Kerry, Kevin, & Mike Von Erich show love for their favorite pizza parlor! Paul London & Zak Shaffer discuss David Von Erich’s “heel” run in Championship Wrestling From Florida and spotlight commercials starring the Von Erich’s! P & Z also reminisce on He-Man and The Masters Of The Universe! Links to clips discussed in this episode are below along with the song “Live...

Hot off the heels of A24’s The Iron Claw, Paul & Zak pay tribute to the Von Erich family with a pair of matches that highlight the glory days of World Class Championship Wrestling & the fabled dynasty! David Von Erich battles “Gorgeous” Jimmy Garvin in a “valet for a day” match, while Kevin & Kerry Von Erich take on “The Dynamic Duo” Gino Hernandez & Chris Adams in a “hair vs hair” match! Before y...

David Manning, World Class Championship Wrestling referee and booker, sits down with Paul & Zak to discuss his career in professional wrestling. David Manning was an integral part to the glory days of professional wrestling. David is a fantastic story teller and you’ll be enthralled with his tales! From working along side Frtiz Von Erich to messing with the Fabulous Freebirds, you’ll hear it all!...

Paul & Zak interview director and writer Sean Durkin to discuss his new A24 film, The Iron Claw! A24’s The Iron Claw is about one of the greatest wrestling families of all time, The Von Erichs! Sean Durkin discusses his motivation for making the film, the score by Richard Reed Parry, wrestling matches that inspired the film, and more! The Iron Claw comes out Friday, December 22nd from A24 films. I...

We pay tribute to “Nature Boy” Ric Flair putting over talent this month! Paul chose a 1982 match between Ric & Roddy Piper. While Zak went with Flair vs “Flyin” Brain Pillman from 1990. Links to matches and promos (if applicable) are below. Consider joining our Patreon and following our instagram (@territorymarks) for exclusive content and updates on upcoming episodes! Paul’s pick: Flair vs Piper...

Territory Marks gets creepy with two matches from the territories that’ll get you in the Halloween mood! Zak’s pick, “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes vs Purple Haze from Championship Wrestling From Florida (1984). The finale from this match will terrify and leave you speechless! While Paul’s choice, “Nature Boy” Buddy Landel vs Nightmare Freddy from Continental Wrestling Association (1989) will h...

Terry Funk is one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time! He also happens to play “Morgan” in 1989’s Road House, the crossover movie for Podcasting After Dark and Two Dollar Late Fee! It’s only fitting that we pay tribute to “The Funkers” ‘89 run in NWA and his rivalry with “Nature Boy” Ric Flair! Selected highlights (links) from Terry Funk’s 89 rivalry with Ric Flair: Wrestlewar ‘89 G...

In this month’s episode Paul revisits the tragic Von Erich family with his match from 1984 (Kerry Von Erich vs "Nature Boy" Ric Flair) while Zak highlights the early career of Flying’ Brian with his 1989 classic ("Flyin" Brian Pillman vs "The Total Package" Lex Luger). Lots of pop culture references are sprinkled throughout too! Watch this month’s matches in their entirety here… Paul’s pick: Kerry...

“I don't take kindly to nicknames” The theme of this month’s TM is “lightning!” Paul brings the fire with his pick from NWA in 1985: “Billy Jack” Haynes vs Thunderfoot! While Zak creates sparks from the UWF in 1987 with The Lightning Express (Brad Armstrong & Tim Horner) vs “Every Man’s Nightmare” Sting & “The Monster” Rick Steiner. Watch this month’s matches in their entirety here… Paul’s pick: “...

“Feel, feel, feel, feel, feel my heat…feel my heat!” This month’s Territory Marks brings the heat! Zak’s match celebrates the 40th anniversary of WCCW’s Von Erich brothers (David, Kerry, & Kevin) vs The Fabulous Freebirds! Paul pays homage to the late great Iron Sheik vs Maniac Matt Borne! And a very young Zak Shaffer shows up at the tail end of the episode singing one of his favorite cartoon them...

This month’s Territory Marks is a slug fest! Paul London brings a “Coal Miners Glove” match from Portland Wrestling in 1983 between Curt Henning aka Mr. Perfect & The Assassin. Zak provides a NWA “contenders” match from 1989, Terry Funk (ranked #10) vs Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat (ranked #1)! Watch those matches in their entirety here… Paul’s pick: Curt Henning vs The Assassin Zak’s pick: Terry F...

Paul London & Zak Shaffer discuss Terry Funk vs Jerry “The King” Lawler (1981 Memphis Wrestling) and Magnum T.A. vs Nikita Koloff (1986 NWA)! (Links underlined in notes) Paul spotlights the 1981 feud between Terry Funk and Jerry “The King” Lawler including a “No DQ” Match, a wild promo from Terry Funk, & a groundbreaking “Empty Arena” Match! Zak brings the rivalry of Magnum T.A. vs Nikita Koloff,...

Two Dollar Late Fee presents the premiere of Territory Marks! Paul London (professional wrestler & actor) joins $2LF's Zak Shaffer (avid 80's wrestling fan), as they each bring a favorite match from the territory days of wrestling (80's & early 90's) to revisit, corresponding with pop culture moments from that time. Watch Paul & Zak’s picks here… AWA’s Midnight Rockers vs “Playboy” Buddy Rose and...