Welcome to Pro Wrestling Stories! Your number one source of wrestling history and nostalgia. Discover wrestling’s rich past from the sport’s finest writers with amazing tales chronicling its darkest and greatest moments.
OUR LATEST
nWo Logo: Secret Disney Origins WCW Never Shared
The nWo logo was born in a Disney backlot, designed in one hour by an unknown artist. This is the story WCW never told …until…
FMW: How Atsushi Onita Built Wrestling’s Wildest Empire
FMW began with a broken ring, barbed wire, and Atsushi Onita’s vision to blow up the system. It became Japan’s wildest wrestling revolution.
9 Crazy Jake Roberts Stories You May Have Missed
Jake Roberts shares 9 crazy stories you may have missed — from near-death moments to snake mishaps and the accidental birth of the DDT!
Larry Sweeney: Wrestling’s Sweet and Sour Tragedy
"Sweet and Sour" Larry Sweeney had it all. But, his tragic fall left wrestling with one of its greatest lost legends and "What ifs?"
Sabu, FMW, and the Deadly Yakuza Clash That Nearly Ended It All
Wrestling legend Sabu nearly died at the hands of the Yakuza in Japan… until Mike Awesome stepped in and risked everything to save him.
Junkyard Dog and Daughter: A Wrestling Tragedy
Junkyard Dog (JYD) was a legend in the ring. But tragedy struck twice — first with his shocking death, then his daughter’s years later.
Wrestling’s First Screwjob: Gorgeous George vs. Don Eagle
Wrestling’s first screwjob: In 1950, Gorgeous George was at the center of a betrayal so blatant, the promoter admitted it!
36 Pro Wrestling Terms You Rarely Hear Anymore
Unlock the secret code of 36 pro wrestling terms rarely heard today and the hidden meanings behind the lingo that once ruled the ring!
Sabu Is Gone, But His Pain-Filled Legacy Remains
Remembering Sabu, who bared his heart about his uncle (The Original Sheik), Ric Flair, Vince McMahon, and the death of his girlfriend.
Larry Zbyszko: Boo On Me – His Secret Tale
Baffling, brilliant, and unforgettable — explore the wild ride of Larry Zbyszko, from Bruno’s betrayal to "Living Legend" status in wrestling.
READER FAVORITES
Dark Tales
Women of ECW: Untold Stories (More Than Meets the Eye!)
ECW did everything they could to make sure you didn’t change the channel. With these three ladies, there was a lot more than meets the…
INTERVIEWS
Bruce Tharpe – Former NWA President on His Unexpected Journey
Former NWA President Bruce Tharpe unexpectedly began his pro wrestling journey one afternoon while performing a magic trick backstage.
LISTS
8 Wrestlers Who Surprisingly Main-Evented A WWE PPV
The main event of WWE pay-per-views often contains some of the biggest names in the business. However, these grapplers may surprise you!
WRESTLING TERRITORIES
Georgia Championship Wrestling | Wrestling Territories
Georgia Championship Wrestling was a prolific wrestling territory. However, greed, backstabbing, and Vince McMahon would lead to its demise.
