Jim Crockett Era wrestling documentary “When Giants Walked Here” to air on PBS

For many decades, wrestling and the Carolinas have been tightly connected. It’s often referred to as “Flair Country,” named after one of its most famous wrestlers. The Jim Crockett Promotions and NWA held significant influence here, not just in large events but also in numerous independent shows. The city of Charlotte itself boasts the Grady Cole Center, Independence Arena (now Bojangles Coliseum), and previously the Charlotte Coliseum. Approximately an hour and a half from the state capital, Raleigh has Dorton Arena as well.