Independent Pro Wrestling in Minnesota

Series produced by KSRQ

Caption: MN Wrestler Verne Gagne
MN Wrestler Verne Gagne 

A look at the birth and growth of professional wrestling in Minnesota.

Minnesota, known for its stoic residents and warm casseroles, is also the birthplace of a wacky and wild form of sport/entertainment - professional wrestling. This interview series takes a closer look at professional wrestling in Minnesota and the Midwest.


9 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
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On this edition former ladies midget professional wrestling and Thief RIver Falls native Marilu Walker aka Cuddles Anderson.

  • Added: Aug 20, 2013
  • Length: 28:31
Caption: Mick Karch
Glen Braget examines Minnesota's role in the development of professional wrestling in this original 13-part series that aired in Spring-Summer 2011...

  • Added: Aug 19, 2013
  • Length: 58:19
Caption: Cal "Widowmaker" Wittner
Glen Braget interviews Bemidji, MN indy pro wrestler Cal Wittner.

  • Added: Aug 19, 2013
  • Length: 26:00
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Glen Braget chats with MN pro wrestling historian George Schire on part one of a three part interview discussing the history of pro wrestling in Mi...

  • Added: Aug 19, 2013
  • Length: 01:28:02
Caption: Sammy Savard
Glen Braget chats with Roseau, Minnesota born Midwest indy pro wrestler Sammy Savard.

  • Added: Aug 19, 2013
  • Length: 29:28
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Glen Braget talks with longtime MN independent wrestler and promoter Tony DeNucci. In his 20 plus year long career in pro wrestling, Tony has worke...

  • Added: Aug 19, 2013
  • Length: 28:31
Caption: Lenny Lane
On this edition of Independent Pro Wrestling In Minnesota, Glen Braget welcome Minnesota professional wrestler Lenny Lane. Lenny Lane has been inv...

  • Added: Aug 19, 2013
  • Length: 31:36
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Who was professional wrestler Buck Zumhofe?

  • Added: Jun 28, 2011
  • Length: 27:59
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Buck Zumhofe was an important "piece" of the professional wrestling tradition in Minnesota.

  • Added: Jun 28, 2011
  • Length: 29:02