The Masked Saint: Pastor, Wrestler, and Real-Life Vigilante
Discover the untold tale of The Masked Saint, Christopher Whaley: a wrestler, pastor, and vigilante whose actions impacted many lives.
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Mantaur Mike Halac: Untold Tales of a Gentle Powerhouse
Dreams die hard. Even at age 55, Mantaur Mike Halac was contemplating returning to the ring before he abruptly, tragically passed away.
Jimmy Hart: Secret History of The Mouth of the South
Learn the surprising tale of the man behind the megaphone, one-of-a-kind wrestling personality The Mouth of the South: Jimmy Hart!
In The Eye of the Storm: Secret Battle of Johnny Rodz
“The Unpredictable” Johnny Rodz went from an underdog to a wrestling legend, and recently, he faced his toughest opponent yet.
“Oooh Yeah!” The Untold Story of Pampero Firpo
Delve into the life and exploits of the Wild Bull of the Pampas, Pampero Firpo, whose tale goes much beyond inspiring a future WWE Champion!
Secret Billed Hometowns of 8 Old-School Wrestlers
From Parts Unknown? Take a trip back to the pro wrestling world of the ’80s and prior as we reveal wrestlers’ real (and kayfabe) hometowns!
Ken Patera: Olympic Strongman to Pro Wrestling Glory
The ‘strongman’ has always held an important place in professional wrestling. But was Ken Patera the strongest of them all?
Austin Idol: From McCord To Discord
Austin Idol underwent many changes and was in demand, often calling his own shots. But what if he had taken Vince McMahon Sr.’s advice?
Hulk Hogan and the AWA Championship: What If He Won?
What if Hulk Hogan become AWA Champion? A ‘What If?’ scenario that would have had an astronomical effect on the entire wrestling timeline.
Wrestling Manager Trios That Changed the Game in 3 Eras
These trios of wrestling managers cornered the heel market and made life miserable for babyfaces in their respective eras!
The Secret History of “Bad News Brown” Allen Coage
Allen Coage was also known as Bad News Brown and Bad News Allen. Learn his secret history through his beloved daughters, Frances and April.
Wrestlers Who Shouldn’t Have Followed Father’s Footsteps
Many young men have been introduced to professional wrestling by their fathers. What follows are examples of young men who shouldn’t have!
6 Times Professional Wrestlers Were Blinded
“The eyes are the windows to the soul!” What follows are several examples of incidents where wrestlers were blinded in or out of the ring!
Baron Mikel Scicluna – The Velvet-Caped Villain From Malta
Many wrestlers during the WWWF era disappeared after an appearance or two. But then there was the great Baron Mikel Scicluna!
Kurt Von Hess – Lifestyle of an Old-School Ethnic Heel
Kurt Von Hess was one of the last ethnic heels of the territory days. For him and his family, life was anything but ordinary!
Terry Taylor and the Failed Red Rooster Gimmick
Terry Taylor, a magnificent territory wrestler, was de-feathered in the prime of his career, saddled as the Red Rooster.
Al Perez – A Wrestling Career That Could Have Been More
Al Perez had it all. He was many wrestlers’ favorite and on the cusp of greatness, but never quite got there. A lot of that…
Kizarny – The Bizarre Story of His Short-Lived Time in WWE
Kizarny debuted on WWE SmackDown on October 10th, 2008. Five months later, he would be gone from the company. Here’s how it all went wrong.
Katie Vick – Behind WWE’s Most Shameful Storyline
In 2002, Katie Vick was introduced to the WWE audience. Many consider what followed to be one of the most tasteless segments in television history.
Dominic DeNucci – Wrestling’s Shining Light
He wrestled across seven decades throughout his illustrious career. But his accolades take a distant second to Dominic DeNucci, the man.
Jimmy Valiant – The Story of the Handsome Boogie Woogie Man
Jimmy Valiant traveled the world as a wrestler for nearly 60 years. We look back on his career and the exciting new chapter in his…
Showdown at Shea: Epic Tale of WWE’s First Supercards
In the days before WrestleMania, these three epic Showdown at Shea events marked the first unmissable grand-scale events from WWE!
Fan vs. Shooter: The Ill-Fated $1000 Sugar Hold Challenge
The $1000 Sugar Hold Challenge. What follows is arguably one of the greatest stories in the history of professional wrestling.
Buff Bagwell – A Tumultuous Life in and Out of the Ring
He called himself “The Stuff,” and he found himself caught up in a lot of it. Here’s a look at the tumultuous life of Marcus…
Missy Hyatt and Bill Alfonso – A Battle in Judge Mathis Court
In 2002, Missy Hyatt and Bill Alfonso did battle, not in the ring, but the TV courtroom of Judge Mathis. It made for one entertaining…
Angelo Savoldi – The World’s Oldest Retired Wrestler
A notable wrestler’s father once stabbed him. For the “World’s Oldest Retired Wrestler” Angelo Savoldi, authenticity was always involved.
Roller Derby – The Contact Sport Like Wrestling on Wheels!
Noise, color, and body contact! If you’re wondering why a story about roller derby is on a wrestling site, allow us the chance to explain!
All-Star Wrestling: Unsung Heroes of Saturday Morning TV
Let us take you back in time when WWE (then the WWWF and WWF) presented a weekly Saturday morning show entitled All-Star Wrestling.
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.
Time Machine: The Story of a Wrestling Fan in 1968
Jump aboard the wrestling time machine. Next stop, 1968. Be advised, you may experience slight turbulence and high levels of nostalgia ahead!
With Bruno Sammartino on His Final-Ever Christmas
Bruno Sammartino was my hero since I was 13, and I spent his final-ever Christmas with him. Here is how I found myself in that…