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Follow the rise and fall of pro wrestling at Raleigh’s iconic Dorton Arena.
Raleigh’s Dorton Arena is famed the world over for its groundbreaking architecture. Its greatest untold legacy, however, is its place in the history of a Southern mainstay: pro wrestling. This documentary chronicles the rise and fall of pro wrestling at the iconic venue, examining its impact on generations of fans, competitors and the sport itself.
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When Giants Walked Here is a local public television program presented by PBS NC
Preview | When Giants Walked Here
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Raleigh’s Dorton Arena is famed the world over for its groundbreaking architecture. Its greatest untold legacy, however, is its place in the history of a Southern mainstay: pro wrestling. This documentary chronicles the rise and fall of pro wrestling at the iconic venue, examining its impact on generations of fans, competitors and the sport itself.
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- [Announcer] The NWA returns to Raleigh and the Dorton Arena with a super spectacular card.
- [Speaker] Dorton was a real magical place.
The ticket prices were two and three bucks, but they would have 5,000 people.
- [Speaker 2] You could feel it in the crowd.
It really was almost like a religion.
- [Narrator] Dorton Arena was home for wrestling.
[dramatic music]
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