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The Can-Am Connection: A WWE Cautionary Tale of Greed
Tom Zenk and Rick Martel’s Can-Am Connection was an ’80s WWE tag team with big potential. However, greed and betrayal tore the team apart.
Tito Santana and the Title That Eluded Him
Tito Santana’s talent and charisma made him a WWF legend, but one championship always eluded him. Was it bad timing, or something more?
10 WWE Heels From the 1980s Who Deserve More Love!
Relive the 1980s WWE golden era with 10 underrated heels who made a lasting impact, even if they didn’t get the recognition they deserved.
David Schultz vs. John Stossel: Slaps Heard ‘Round the World!
Dr. D David Schultz defended wrestling’s secrets by slapping John Stossel. Discover the story behind this infamous, startling TV moment.
Koko B. Ware’s Violent Brawl with a WWE Executive
Koko B. Ware’s violent hotel brawl with this WWE executive in 1989 led to surprising consequences, exposing a darker side of the "Birdman."
Secret Behind Hulk Hogan & Randy Savage’s On-Off Friendship
The on-off friendship of Hulk Hogan & Randy Savage blurred the lines between fiction and reality. Discover the truth behind the Mega Powers.
Inside the Real-Life Fight Between Dave Bautista and Booker T
Inside the infamous real-life fight between Dave Bautista and Booker T—how their brawl became one of WWE’s most talked-about incidents.
Goldberg’s Rocky WWE Debut: A Year of Mistakes
Goldberg’s first WWE run was far from legendary, marked by missteps and missed opportunities that nearly derailed his career.
13 Times Shane McMahon Risked It All in WWE
Shane McMahon risked it all for WWE! Explore 13 of his most daring moments, from epic leaps to jaw-dropping crashes that defined his legacy.
13 Oldest Pro Wrestlers to Ever Wrestle a Match
Dory Funk Jr. stunned fans by wrestling at 83, but he wasn’t the oldest to do it! Discover the 13 oldest wrestlers to ever wrestle…
READER FAVORITES
Today in Pro Wrestling History
Today in Pro Wrestling History (October 7): Wahoo beats The Bull for the US Belt
On October 7, Wahoo McDaniel defeated Manny Fernandez at the Charlotte Coliseum in a tournament final to win the NWA United States Championship.
Dark Tales
Roddy Piper and Jimmy Snuka Piper’s Pit Coconut Incident
Roddy Piper and Jimmy Snuka open up about their classic coconut segment on Piper’s Pit and the alleged damage Snuka suffered from it.
INTERVIEWS
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.
LISTS
10 Wrestlers Who Surprisingly Had a WWE Championship Match
Only the elite and the greatest should get awarded a chance at the WWE Championship, although such is not always the case…
WRESTLING TERRITORIES
Western States Sports – Funk Amarillo Territory | The Wrestling Territories
The Funk’s Western States Sports wrestling territory out of Amarillo took wrestling to great heights. Here’s the story of its rise and demise.
