Listen: Why is Minnesota such a hotbed of professional wrestling?

Verne Gagne, left, competes against Kinji Shibuya during a wrestling match at the Minneapolis Auditorium in 1954.
Verne Gagne, left, competes against Kinji Shibuya during a wrestling match at the Minneapolis Auditorium in 1954.

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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)

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