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JP Zarka

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JP Zarka created Pro Wrestling Stories in May 2015. He is a writer and editor-in-chief here on the site, a podcast producer, the chief graphic designer of the cover art for the site’s articles, the former host of The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo, and an elementary school teacher and assistant principal who enjoys playing guitar and spending time with his lively daughters! You can watch him on “Autopsy: The Last Hours of ” on Reelz in the United States and Channel 5 in Great Britain. Originally from Chicago, he has called London home since 2008.
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Mad Dog Vachon was a tough-as-nails wrestler known for his intimidating fighting prowess in and out of the ring.

Mad Dog Vachon – An Animal in (and Out!) of the Ring

by JP Zarka

From taking on schoolboys to discovering pro wrestling off of the advice of a mafia godfather, the story of Mad Dog Vachon is quite a…

Ted DiBiase showing off his Million Dollar Championship belt. [Photo courtesy of WWE.com]

Ted DiBiase – The Art of Being a Million Dollar Heel

by JP Zarka

Ted DiBiase talks about the money, what it takes to be a good heel and why he never won a world championship while in the…

"The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman.

Steve Blackman – His Real-Life Battle with Darkness

by JP Zarka

In the ring, Steve Blackman went by the nickname “The Lethal Weapon.” As these stories show, he is so much more than that.

Would you be intimidated if this man were your boss? [Vince McMahon photo: Muscle & Fitness magazine]

Vince McMahon – 3 Times He Intimidated Wrestlers in WWE

by JP Zarka

Why are so many people in the wrestling business intimidated by Vince McMahon? These three stories give insight into why.

Bobby Heenan | The Gold Standard in Wrestling

Bobby Heenan – The Gold Standard in Wrestling

by JP Zarka

We honor Bobby Heenan by sharing some memorable stories by the legend himself and by the people who knew him best.

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Pro Wrestling Stories Purchases the Archives of TheGorillaPosition.com

by JP Zarka

Pro Wrestling Stories has purchased the archives of TheGorillaPosition.com. Read on to find out further information about this exciting news.

Chris Candido Story | Deception and Redemption Before Death

Chris Candido Story | Deception and Redemption Before Death

by JP Zarka

Every rumor was addressed, and no page was left unturned. This is the story of Chris Candido, as told by his brother, Jonny.

Things got ugly when the Nasty Boys and Ken Shamrock had a run-in at a hotel back in 1990.

The Nasty Boys and Ken Shamrock Hotel Incident

by JP Zarka

When The Nasty Boys felt numbers were in their favor, they were not afraid to confront anyone. On this night, Ken Shamrock was no exception!

Curtain Call: Jim Cornette on The Kliq’s Disrespect for Vince McMahon

by JP Zarka

This curtain call forever changed the face of wrestling. “It was the day four friends irreversibly disrespected Vince McMahon!”

Dynamite Kid of the British Bulldogs and Jacques Rougeau of the Fabulous Rougeaus had a feud that went well beyond the ring.

Dynamite Kid and Jacques Rougeau Fight, Vince Responds

by JP Zarka

Problems between Dynamite Kid and Jacques Rougeau led to an epic backstage confrontation and Vince McMahon having to step in.

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