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13 Oldest Pro Wrestlers to Ever Wrestle a Match
Dory Funk Jr. stunned fans by wrestling at 83, but he wasnโt the oldest to do it! Discover the 13 oldest wrestlers to ever wrestle…
Richard Belzer vs. Hulk Hogan: Costly Choking Incident on Live TV
Hulk Hogan choking Richard Belzer on live TV resulted in public concern, a legal fight, and blurred the lines between wrestling and reality.
Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash, and the Fingerpoke of Doom!
The Fingerpoke of Doom: The controversial moment involving Hulk Hogan and Kevin Nash that ignited the dramatic downfall of WCW.
12 Women Wrestlers the WWE Hall of Fame Did Wrong
These 12 trailblazing women redefined wrestling, yet remain shamefully overlooked by the WWE Hall of Fame. Itโs time to give them their due.
Pee-wee Herman’s Unlikely Pro Wrestling Crossover
Pee-wee Hermanโs surprising WWE crossover left a lasting mark. Discover his hidden impact and how he won over fans and Superstars alike.
Vince McMahonโs First Screwjob: Wendi Richterโs Fall
Before the Montreal Screwjob, Vince McMahon orchestrated a 1985 betrayal of Wendi Richter by The Fabulous Moolah, which changed WWE history.
Katie Vick – Behind WWE’s Most Shameful Storyline
WWEโs Katie Vick storyline remains one of the most infamous moments in wrestling historyโan angle so tasteless it shocked the entire industry.
10 Hottest Pro Wrestling Feuds of the ’60s & ’70s
Explore 10 of the hottest pro wrestling feuds of the 1960s and ’70s that captivated fans, raked in money, and even inspired riots!
Donald Trump’s Tangled History with Vince McMahon and WWE
Donald Trumpโs complex WWE journey with Vince McMahonโfrom WrestleMania to his Hall of Fame induction, and how it shaped his public persona.
Mr. McMahonโs Masterplan: Hogan, MTV & WWEโs Rise in the โ80s
Uncover Vince McMahonโs game-changing 1980s masterplan: Hulk Hogan, Cyndi Lauper, MTV, and how it ignited WWEโs (then WWF) meteoric rise.
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Today in Pro Wrestling History
Today in Pro Wrestling History (October 5): Kane makes his debut at Badd Blood
On October 5, 1997, Kane made his dramatic debut in WWF’s first Hell in a Cell match at Badd Blood, confronting The Undertaker.
Dark Tales
Rockin’ Rebel: Wrestling’s Shocking Unspoken Murder
Wrestler Rockinโ Rebel likely would have gone down in obscurity had it not been for the horrific real-life acts he would commit in 2018.
INTERVIEWS
Conrad Thompson: Surprising Story Behind His Success
Conrad Thompson has been at the wrestling podcast mountain since 2013. Learn the surprising story behind his success!
LISTS
10 Hottest Pro Wrestling Feuds of the ’60s & ’70s
Explore 10 of the hottest pro wrestling feuds of the 1960s and ’70s that captivated fans, raked in money, and even inspired riots!
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.