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Ahmed Johnson: The Kick That Ended a WWF Star’s Rise
He made WWE history in 1996. Weeks later, he was hospitalized and the title was gone. Here’s the full story of Ahmed Johnson’s rise and…
The Ghastly Match: Yoshiko’s Real Shoot on Act Yasukawa
Inside The Ghastly Match Incident: how a 2015 Stardom title bout between Act Yasukawa and Yoshiko turned into a real fight at Korakuen Hall.
21 Little People Wrestlers Who Built a TV Wrestling Boom
Meet 21 little people wrestlers, historically billed as midget wrestlers, who helped build professional wrestling’s 1950s TV boom.
Trish Stratus and Vince McMahon: The Night WWE Lost 1.1M Fans
Vince McMahon had one final demand for Trish Stratus on RAW in 2001. It drove 1.1 million viewers away and was never forgotten.
ECW on TNN: The Deal That Doomed a Wrestling Revolution
A national TV deal on TNN was supposed to save ECW. Instead, it exposed the cracks that led to the promotion ending within thirteen months.
Giant Baba’s Hidden Illness: The Secret He Took to His Grave
Giant Baba hid a fatal illness from his own wrestlers. Japan mourned him like Elvis. Here’s the story he never told.
8 Ladder Matches That Redefined Wrestling History
A bag of money, a Calgary ring, and a feud that built the ladder match. The full, untold history behind wrestling’s most dangerous gimmick.
John Cena’s Real Fight: 8 Injuries That Almost Ended Him
John Cena’s career was defined by comebacks. But over two decades, his body absorbed eight injuries that quietly came close to ending him.
Ric Flair: The $25,000 Fight That Sent Him to the WWF
WCW fired him. He took the belt anyway. Inside the $25,000 fight that sent Ric Flair storming into the WWF in 1991.
WWE Hall of Fame: 10 Wrestlers Who Initially Said No
10 wrestlers initially said no to the WWE Hall of Fame. The reasons ranged from decade-long grudges to unbreakable family loyalty.
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Dark Tales
Chris Candido Story: Deception and Redemption Before Death
Every rumor was addressed, and no page was left unturned. This is the story of Chris Candido, as told by his brother, Jonny.
WRESTLING TERRITORIES
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.
INTERVIEWS
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.
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18 Wrestling Championship Belts That Shine in Modern Era
Discover 18 modern pro wrestling championship belts that define today’s craft, rivaling the legendary designs of wrestling’s golden era!
