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Happy Humphrey: The 800‑Pound Pro Wrestler With a Secret
Happy Humphrey, wrestling’s 800‑pound attraction, drew sellouts and underwent a record‑setting transformation outside the ring.
Big Daddy vs Giant Haystacks: Dark Truth Behind Britain’s Feud
Big Daddy vs Giant Haystacks ruled 1970s and 1980s Britain. But the feud was never just good vs evil. Most fans only heard half the…
Crash Holly: Rise and Tragic Fall of WWE’s "Super Heavyweight"
Crash Holly won 22 Hardcore titles and 25+ championships in WWE. But, behind the Attitude Era fun, his story ended in heartbreak at 32.
16 Oldest Pro Wrestlers to Compete in a Match
Discover the 16 oldest pro wrestlers who defied age. One stepped into the ring at 87! Read on to see who tops the list and…
The Rock vs Stone Cold: 13 Moments That Defined Their Rivalry
13 defining The Rock vs Stone Cold Steve Austin moments, from a RAW Stunner rewriting WWE’s future to what pushed them to the breaking point.
15 Most Hated Heels of WWE’s 1970s WWWF Era
They made champions crumble, and fans weep. These 15 WWWF heels of WWE’s 1970s era left scars that haven’t healed in 50-plus years.
25 Wild 1950s Wrestling TV Gimmicks That Changed the Business
Discover 25 transformative 1950s professional wrestling gimmicks that shaped television and changed the business forever.
Bobby Fulton: The Fantastics, Road Stories, One Phone Call
Bobby Fulton reveals The Fantastics’ untold origin: flaming ribs, scaffold wars, and promoter glances that changed wrestling forever.
Roddy Piper Reveals Wrestling’s Hidden Origins Story
Roddy Piper reveals wrestling’s true origins in a rare interview. Discover how carnival wrestlers created the formula still used today.
Jumping Bomb Angels: 15 Stories Fans Overlook
15 overlooked moments that shaped the Jumping Bomb Angels, from AJW dojo trials to their abrupt WWF exit and influence on women’s wrestling.
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
Wrestlers Who Live Unique Lives Outside of the Ring
These four wrestlers may surprise you, and they certainly can tell plenty of stories from their unique lives outside of the squared circle!
WRESTLING TERRITORIES
Big Time Wrestling in Detroit | Wrestling Territories
Big Time Wrestling in Detroit was one of the most successful NWA territories and introduced fans to hardcore wrestling before anyone else.
INTERVIEWS
Brian Blair on Paul Orndorff, Shoot Fights, Ribs, and More!
Brian Blair opens up about Paul Orndorff, The Cauliflower Alley Club, rib stories, and five times he got into brutal shoot fights.
LISTS
10 Times Wrestlers Defended Another Competitor’s Title
What happens when champions can’t defend their titles? Here are the rare times titleholders had their belts defended by other wrestlers!
