The History
Timeline & Map
The story of the scene end to end, and a look at everywhere it took root. Drag through the years below, then explore the map to see which corners of the world had a backyard scene of their own.
The History
The Timeline
The story of the scene, end to end — the feds, the shows, the matches, and the moments that defined backyard wrestling. Drag or use the arrows to move through the years.
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Where It Happened
Backyard wrestling was never one town's secret. Highlighted regions have federations or supershows in the archive — tap one to see what came out of it.
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