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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!
Mass Transit Incident: How One Match Nearly Ended ECW
ECW’s 1996 mass transit incident turned a house show into a brutal flashpoint that nearly destroyed the promotion.
Pat Roach: From British Wrestling Champion to Hollywood Legend
From Andre the Giant to Indiana Jones, Pat Roach went from British wrestling champion to one of Hollywood’s great character actors.
Atsushi Onita and FMW: Japan’s Extreme Wrestling Revolution
From busted rings to sold-out stadiums, Atsushi Onita turned FMW into Japan’s most extreme wrestling promotion and a cultural phenomenon.
Alice Cooper on His Terrifying WrestleMania III Experience
Rock legend Alice Cooper appeared at WrestleMania III in front of 93,173 people – an experience that pushed him out of his comfort zone!
13 Pro Wrestling Legends Who Mastered Visual Drama
Discover 13 wrestlers who mastered visual drama, crafting some of pro wrestling’s most haunting and graphic moments.
Pro Wrestling Stories’ Bobby Mathews Joins Gerald Brisco and JBL
Pro Wrestling Stories author Bobby Mathews joins WWE Hall of Famers JBL and Gerald Brisco to talk wrestling history on their podcast.
Hayabusa’s Last Match: When Loyalty Turned to Tragedy
On October 22, 2001, pro wrestling saw a moment that defined and ended Hayabusa’s career when a routine move went tragically wrong.
15 Legendary Wrestling Table Spots Fans Still Talk About
Wrestling table spots, from the territories to modern arenas. Discover 15 of the most destructive and memorable table spots in history!
When Joshi Ruled the 90s, Then Collapsed
From Tokyo Dome in 1994 to collapse in 1997: how ’90s joshi rose, fell, and the lasting mark it left on Japanese women’s pro wrestling.
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Andre the Giant vs. Akira Maeda: The Real Fight That Shook Japan
Andre the Giant vs. Akira Maeda: A match that went off-script and turned into a real fight in 1986 Japan. Learn the story behind the…
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Championship Wrestling from Florida (CWF): Wrestling Territories
Championship Wrestling from Florida saw wrestling’s finest travel through its doors. However, it is its tragic demise that leaves its mark.
Kevin Sullivan: Dark Secrets and Legacy of Wrestling’s Devil
Explore the dark, secret legacy of Kevin Sullivan, wrestling’s “Taskmaster” and “Prince of Darkness,” as we uncover his rise and tragic end.
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The Forbidden Door in ’94: Dream Matches We Wish Happened
When you open the forbidden door, anything can happen! Here are eight dream matches had they opened the forbidden door in ’94!
