15. The Memphis Stadium That Transformed Wrestling Forever

27 min • 13 april 2025

Jump into the wrestling ring and discover the origins of WWE and the amazing story of Sputnik Monroe, the trailblazing wrestler who stood up to segregation.

Hosts: Sascha Auerbach, Tom Ward

Producer: Lewis Rumbol

Assistant Producer: Alice Chuter

Editor: Chris Scott

“Where Did Everyone Go? Histories of the Abandoned” is a recorded ‘as live’ podcast presented by comedian Tom Ward and historian Sascha Auerbach. Together they discuss abandoned things and places. Please be aware this is an unscripted discussion and whilst we try to ensure historic and factual accuracy, this isn’t always possible and as such ‘facts’ discussed may be the views and opinions of the presenters and should not be relied upon for historical accuracy.

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