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Jim Phillips

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Jim Phillips is a contributor for Pro Wrestling Stories. He's been a wrestling fan since the late '70s and a journeyman writer for the past decade. He can be reached by e-mail at squints72hhi@gmail.com.
The Championship Wrestling from Florida (CWF) wrestling territory thrived with stars such as Jack and Jerry Brisco,

Championship Wrestling from Florida | Wrestling Territories

by Jim Phillips

Championship Wrestling from Florida saw wrestling’s finest travel through its doors. However, it is its tragic demise that leaves its mark.

Then-president of the NWA, Bruce Tharpe.

Bruce Tharpe – Former NWA President on His Unexpected Journey

by Jim Phillips

Former NWA President Bruce Tharpe unexpectedly began his pro wrestling journey one afternoon while performing a magic trick backstage.

Brian Cage, G.L.O.W.'s Sunny The California Girl, and Bill Alfonso were on the receiving end of these memorable wrestling ribs and road stories!

7 Unforgettable Wrestling Ribs and Road Stories

by Jim Phillips

Wrestling ribs can be used as teaching tools and as tests of heart and dedication. Here is a collection of seven of our favorite tales.

"Hustler" Rip Rogers was a very fine wrestler and is an even better trainer, with a wealth of knowledge of the sport that's beyond essential for young wrestlers to take heed.

Rip Rogers – Professional Wrestling’s Renaissance Man

by Jim Phillips

“Hustler” Rip Rogers was a fine wrestler and an even better trainer, with a wealth of knowledge essential for young wrestlers to take heed.

Adrian Adonis over the years.

Adrian Adonis: His Remarkable Career and Tragic End

by Jim Phillips

Adrian Adonis was audacious, arrogant, and truly one of the best. Sadly, he’d perish in a freak accident. This is his unforgettable story.

GLOW's Roxy Astor over the years.

Roxy Astor – GLOW Wrestler on Her Unlikely Journey

by Jim Phillips

Roxy Astor shares her unlikely journey into wrestling and what it was like to be a part of the history of GLOW.

"The Prince of Darkness" Kevin Sullivan.

Kevin Sullivan – A Conversation With The Devil

by Jim Phillips

A conversation with one of the most diabolical minds in wrestling: Kevin Sullivan. He sure had some great stories to share.

The Crippler Ray Stevens - One of the greatest wrestlers of all time.

The Crippler Ray Stevens – One of Wrestling’s Finest Heels

by Jim Phillips

The Crippler Ray Stevens was one of the greatest heels in the history of the wrestling business. Here is his story.

Sam Fatu, best known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation under the ring names The Tonga Kid and Tama, and World Championship Wrestling as The Samoan Savage.

Sam Fatu | The Tonga Kid – Wrestling in His Bloodline

by Jim Phillips

The Tonga Kid Sam Fatu shares what it was like to be there the night Bruiser Brody got stabbed, the legacy of the Anoa’i Family,…

Sam Houston | A Wrestler Coming to Terms With His Past

Sam Houston | A Wrestler Coming to Terms With His Past

by Jim Phillips

Sam Houston has seen the gambit of the wrestling business. Here, he comes to terms with his past in search of a brighter future.

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