The Tragic Tale of Buddy Landel: Wrestling’s Greatest What-If
Discover how a series of poor choices derailed professional wrestler Buddy Landel’s path to a hall-of-fame career.
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WWE’s “Big Boss Man” Ray Traylor: His Secret Life and Tragic Final Days
The Big Boss Man Ray Traylor had a career defined by showing up and putting in the work. But tragedy would find him when he…
A Ghost Story: How a Long-forgotten Territory Still Haunts WWE
This ‘lost promotion’ that haunts the WWE has gone by many names. Its legacy is there if one knows where to look.
Ron Simmons: Untold Tale Behind Becoming WCW Champion
Ron Simmons made history by becoming the first black WCW World Heavyweight Champion! But how did he feel about the company failing him after?
Bobby Heenan: Secret History on the Man Behind the Mic
Bobby Heenan was one of the funniest and most talented men ever to grace a wrestling show. But what was he like behind the scenes?
‘The Spoiler’ Don Jardine: Secret Life Behind the Mask
‘The Spoiler’ Don Jardine headlined worldwide. Later, he inspired a young Undertaker. Here are tales about his career and notorious temper!
Unexpected Politicians: Wrestlers Who Ran for Office
Sometimes wrestling in the political ring is harder than a match in the squared circle. These wrestlers found out firsthand!
Rise and Sad Demise of The Midnight Express
The faces in The Midnight Express changed over time, but the train kept rolling. This is the story of the tag team’s rise and tragic…
11 Wrestling Managers Who Deserve Some Love
The following wrestling managers deserve a bit of our love by making professional wrestling exceptionally better by being a part of it!
Doink The Clown – A Troubled Life For the Man Behind the Paint
Doink the Clown found fame in early 1990s WWE, but there was, unfortunately, trouble along the way for Matt Borne, the man behind the paint.
Bobby Eaton: Secret History of a Beautiful Wrestler
All Bobby Eaton wanted to do was be a wrestler. He did that, and then some. We remember one of the nicest guys in the…
The Tragic Final Days of Eddie Guerrero
To put it simply: his heart gave out. The tragic passing of Eddie Guerrero is still hard to fathom. He had just turned 38 the…
Stu Hart – The Truth About His Stolen Plane (and Other Ribs)
Stu Hart, Dennis Condrey, and Austin Idol ribs pulled on the road in the ’60s and ’70s are so inappropriate you have to read it…
Mystery of Missing Wrestling Championship Belts
Over the years, these wrestling championship belts have either been stolen or come up missing. Many have never been recovered.
‘Big Boss Man’ Ray Traylor: Secret Life and Tragic Final Days
The Big Boss Man Ray Traylor had a career defined by showing up and putting in the work. But tragedy would find him when he…
Final Moments of Bruiser Brody and the Mystery that Followed
Circumstances surrounding the murder of Bruiser Brody remain a mystery. Here are the known theories and the twists and turns that followed.
Kerry Von Erich: Devastating Final Days of ‘The Texas Tornado’
It should have been a happy time in the life of Kerry Von Erich. His wife was due to have their second child. Instead, tragedy…
Horror Stories of Legends Entering the Wrestling Business
Becoming a wrestler still isn’t easy – but it’s not like it once was! Discover the painful reality many wrestling legends faced early on.
Bullet Bob Armstrong: Remembering a Legend
There are legends in professional wrestling. And then there’s Bullet Bob Armstrong. He passed away at the age of 80 on August 27, 2020.
Dave Millican: Tales From a Premier Championship Belt Maker
Dave Millican is the premier championship belt maker in the world. He graciously opened his home for an interview where treasures awaited.
Canadian Wrestlers With a Rich History in the Sport
Discover the stories of notable professional wrestlers and families from Canada who have made their country proud.
Chris Hyatte – RIP to the Most Entertaining Man in the Room
Chris Hyatte died. This time it was for real. Maybe. He’d died maybe a hundred Internet deaths. Hyatte was a lightning rod for readers and…
Bob Armstrong | Stronger Than A Bullet
There are legends in professional wrestling. And then there’s Bullet Bob Armstrong. This is the story of the true man behind the curtain.
Bruno Sammartino and Freddie Blassie – Too Real for the Mob
Shocking details on how a match between Bruno Sammartino and Freddie Blassie led to a frightening confrontation with the mob in New Jersey.
Blackjack Mulligan – The Night He Was Almost Slain in the Ring
Blackjack Mulligan was a West Texas roughneck known to take no nonsense from anybody. But on this night, he could not protect himself.
Les Thornton: Secret Life of The Original ‘Bruiserweight’
Les Thornton was a technical expert and original ‘bruiserweight’ in wrestling who laid the blueprint for future tough-as-nails competitors.
Real Pro Wrestling Stories with Jim Cornette and Brandon Easton
“Before the interview, disaster struck!” Behind the curtain with Real Pro Wrestling Stories writers Jim Cornette and Brandon Easton.
David Gann Remembered, 1971-2018
David Gann wasn’t a famous name. He wasn’t any kind of star. But he was one of us. He was family. It’s our privilege to…
Pedro Morales – WWE’s Neglected Champion
Pedro Morales was the first-ever triple crown champion in WWE though is rarely acknowledged by WWE despite his place in company history.
Brickhouse Brown – Passes Away After Initially Kicking Out From Death
We are sad to report that Brickhouse Brown has, in fact, passed away on July 29, 2018 after initially kicking out from death nine days…
Masa Saito Remembered: “Brother, He Was Double-Tough”
“What everyone seems to remember is the arrest of Masa Saito – and subsequent conviction – while competing in the AWA in 1984.”
Greg Valentine on His Career and the Tragic Fate of His Destroyed IC Title
Greg Valentine opens up about his favorite feuds in wrestling, and the tragic fate of his destroyed Intercontinental title!
The Tragic Tale of Wrestler Dr. Jerry Graham
Dr. Jerry Graham was the favorite wrestler of young Vince McMahon. In 1969, he would be involved in one of wrestling’s most tragic stories.
WWE Greatest Royal Rumble Fluke Finish – A Throwback to a Classic
The fluke finish fans saw at the WWE Greatest Royal Rumble in April of 2018 was a throwback to a classic, and here’s why.
“Who Is Wrestling’s Greatest-Ever Monster Heel?” | Ask PWS
We were recently asked, “Who is wrestling’s greatest monster heel wrestler of all time?” This got us thinking about the territory days…
Paul Jones – Wrestling Territory Star ‘No. 1’
When the world saw Paul Jones, he was a shell of his former self. Before becoming a legendary manager, he had a standout wrestling career.
Buddy Landel: The Wrestler With Most Wasted Potential?
A reader asked: Which wrestler had the most wasted potential? Learn why our pick is Buddy Landel and how poor decisions derailed his career.
The Twisted Legacy of WWE’s Montreal Screwjob
Behind closed doors, the Montreal Screwjob was much more than getting the title away from Bret Hart before his departure to WCW.
‘Brutal’ Honesty: Hanging with ROH’s BRUTAL BOB EVANS
Ring of Honor’s Bob Evans shares his wisdom: “Wherever you go in this business, I want you to be the best that you can be…
“How Insecure Are Professional Wrestlers?” | Ask PWS
We answer, “How insecure are professional wrestlers?” “Who’s the most influential person in wrestling who doesn’t get his due?” “No kneepads?”
Lance Russell: Remembering the Nicest Man in Wrestling
Lance Russell had a career in the wrestling business spanning six decades. Listening to him was better than being ringside!
Bam Bam Bigelow – “Was He a Main Eventer?” | Ask PWS
Did attitude and politics get in the way of Bam Bam Bigelow becoming a main eventer? We answer this and more in this edition of…
Rise of ROH: Ring of Honor Riding High
ROH aka Ring of Honor separates itself from WWE by showcasing more in-ring action than the self-proclaimed “Leader in Sports Entertainment.”
RIC FLAIR: The Greatest Wrestler of All Time?
Ric Flair carried himself as the champion, as the greatest wrestler of all time because he believed it, he made the fans believe it, too.
The View From the Ring: Tales from a Wrestling Referee
After 10 years away, our writer and wrestling referee, Bobby Mathews chronicles what it was like to make a return to the indy scene.
A Stinking Place to Die: Part II
Part 2 of a short fiction inspired by the real-life murder of Bruiser Brody
Brad Armstrong – Your Favorite Wrestler’s Favorite Wrestler
Michael Hayes referred to himself as “Your favorite wrestler’s favorite wrestler.” Good for a promo, but Brad Armstrong was the real thing.
A Stinking Place to Die: Part I
Deke Carter turned away from the lights and sea of San Juan. He was looking for something cheap. Something entertaining. And something cold to drink.
The Great American Bash: From the NWA to WWE
Dusty Rhodes had his finger on the pulse of the business during the 1980s. His idea of The Great American Bash was an unqualified success.
Buddy Rogers – The Man Who Drove a Wedge in the NWA
“Nature Boy” Buddy Rogers was a wrestling pioneer. When he passed away in 1992, he left behind a complicated legacy, but a lasting one.
Death of Dusty Rhodes Still Felt Years On
It’s been some time since the death of Dusty Rhodes due to stomach cancer, and we still realize there is no replacement for The American…
10 Wrestling Book Must-Reads (and 5 You Should Skip!)
The best wrestling memoirs are confessional and brutally honest. Here are the top 10 best wrestling book must-reads, and the 5 worst!
Wrestling Deviants Jailed for Shocking Abuse
These stories are a cautionary tale: a reminder that wrestling draws many marginal people toward its tawdry spotlight.
WWE Nightmare: Justin Roberts Opens Up
Justin Roberts talks with us about his book, WWE, bullying, JBL, the Daniel Bryan incident, and he answers THE Batista question!
‘Miss Elizabeth’ Remembered
Years later, the professional wrestling world still mourns the loss of Elizabeth Hulette, known to a generation of wrestling fans as ‘Miss Elizabeth’
Ron Garvin and Bob Roop: How Stealing a Title Led to Rebellion
When CM Punk did it in WWE, it was an angle. but when Ron Garvin walked out with the wrestling title in Knoxville, it was…
12 Years Since the Death of Chris Candido, NJPW’s Tokyo Dome Debut in 1989
This week in Wrestling History – The death of Chris Candido one of the most underrated workers in professional wrestling was announced – a look…
Roddy Piper’s Birthday, ‘Pretty Boy’ Larry Sharpe Passes Away
It’s Rowdy Roddy Piper’s birthday. In his honor, hit somebody with a coconut today.
WWE Bullying: Mauro Ranallo, JBL, and the Culture of Veteran Hazing
Despite anti-bullying rhetoric, WWE bullying is still alive and well, They tacitly condone veteran hazing of younger talent.
A Ghost Story: How a Long-forgotten Territory Still Haunts WWE
This ‘lost promotion’ has gone by Southeastern, Continental Championship Wrestling, and CWF. Its legacy is there if one knows where to look.