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Gobbledy Gooker: WWE’s Thanksgiving Gamble
Discover the wild story of Survivor Series 1990: The Undertaker’s debut and WWE’s shocking Thanksgiving gamble, the Gobbledy Gooker!
RVD vs John Cena: The Night ECW Defied The Impossible
Relive RVD vs John Cena at ECW One Night Stand 2006, where a hostile Hammerstein crowd, ECW pride, and an unthinkable WWE title change rewrote…
Mr. Olympia Unmasked: Secret Story of Jerry Stubbs
Many today may not be familiar with Mr. Olympia Jerry Stubbs, who lived a secret life outside of the ring. This is his remarkable story!
Joey Mercury: The Night One Ladder Changed Everything
Joey Mercury’s career was on the rise. Instead, December 17th, 2006, marked the beginning of a collision that nearly ended everything.
Matt Cappotelli and Bob Holly: The Tough Enough Incident
Matt Cappotelli: Tough Enough winner, controversy, and resilience. From the controversial Bob Holly incident to cancer diagnosis and legacy.
Paul Orndorff: Multi-Sport Star Before Wrestling
From street poverty to athletic elite: Paul Orndorff’s journey through football, track, and bodybuilding before becoming WWE’s Mr. Wonderful.
JBL vs. Blue Meanie ECW Incident That Went Too Far
At ECW One Night Stand 2005, JBL and Blue Meanie had a legitimate confrontation that went too far. Here’s what really happened.
Perry Saturn: The Heroism That Cost Him Everything
There was no hero moment. All Perry Saturn got in return for his heroics were two wounds from a .25 and years of hardship.
Kevin Sullivan’s Army of Darkness: Wrestling’s Darkest Faction
Kevin Sullivan’s Army of Darkness dragged wrestling into a darker age, rattled parents, and redefined what a heel faction could be.
The Yeti in WCW: Behind One Of Wrestling’s Most Awkward Debuts
Why The Yeti was called that (despite being a mummy), who was initially cast, and the accidental moment with Hulk Hogan at Halloween Havoc!
READER FAVORITES
![Lanny Poffo over the years. The last image on the right was taken just one day before he sadly passed away. We honor and remember our friend, a man known to wrestling fans as "Leaping Lanny" and "The Genius." [Photo composite by JP Zarka/Pro Wrestling Stories]](https://prowrestlingstories.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Lanny-Poffo-tribute.jpg)
Dark Tales
Sean O’Haire: Wrestling’s Tragic Cautionary Tale
Sean O’Haire captivated audiences in WCW and WWE, but behind the spotlight, his story took a darker turn, leaving a haunting legacy.
WRESTLING TERRITORIES
Mid-South Wrestling Association | The Wrestling Territories
Mid-South Wrestling Association was one of the hottest wrestling promotions of the 1980s. Its ultimate demise leaves its mark in history.
Sam Houston | A Wrestler Coming to Terms With His Past
Sam Houston has seen the gambit of the wrestling business. Here, he comes to terms with his past in search of a brighter future.
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Secret Impact of Mortal Kombat on Pro Wrestling
Discover how the Mortal Kombat video game franchise has impacted the professional wrestling industry (for better or for worse)!
