JP Zarka

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JP Zarka created Pro Wrestling Stories in 2015. He's a writer and editor-in-chief here at PWS, a podcast producer, former co-host of The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo, and an elementary school assistant principal who enjoys playing guitar and spending time with his lively daughters! You can see him in recent episodes of "Autopsy: The Last Hours of…" on Reelz in the United States and Channel 5 in the U.K. Originally from Chicago, he has called London home since 2008. You can explore his music at the link above.

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.

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.

Moments after Hulk Hogan turned heel turn and joined forces with Scott Hall and Kevin Nash to create the nWo. WCW Bash at the Beach, 1996.

Hulk Hogan Heel Turn and the Fan Who Tried to Attack

by JP Zarka

When Hulk Hogan turned heel, an unhappy fan jumped into the ring to fight. This “fan” was not prepared for the consequences that followed!

Mean Gene Okerlund - Life and Death of the Voice of Wrestling

Mean Gene Okerlund – Life and Death of the Voice of Wrestling

by JP Zarka

Mean Gene Okerlund was the voice to a generation of wrestling fans. As you’ll learn, he was just as wonderful off-camera as he was on…

John Cena Shames Chris Jericho and Saves a Marriage in Alaska

John Cena Shames Chris Jericho and Saves a Marriage in Alaska

by JP Zarka

John Cena tucking Chris Jericho into bed at night in cozy Alaska sounds like the stuff of fan fiction. However, this wasn’t fantasy!

The Von Erichs: Father Fritz with sons Kevin, David, Michael, Chris, and Kerry. Kevin Von Erich is second from right. [Photo: Jan Sonnemair/The Dallas Morning News]

Kevin Von Erich on Being the Last of the Von Erich Brothers Alive

by JP Zarka

Kevin Von Erich opens up about the grief he has had to endure over the years and how he’s found a way to overcome all…