Houston's wrestling legacy began shortly before World War I, with shows being held at irregular intervals from 1915—1923.
During this time, a wrestler from Brooklyn, New York named Paul Boesch was on the wrestling scene, who would ultimately be one of Morris Sigel's main men.
In early 1967, Boesch bought the Gulf Athletic Club from Sigel's widow, realizing that he was ultimately in the best position to carry on the Houston Wrestling legacy.
In the 1980s, amid the rise of cable television and rival territories' war to become the U.S.' sole national promotion, Houston Wrestling slid into decline.
Houston Wrestling maintained a very fluid roster due to its reliance on other promotions to provide talent for its shows.