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The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

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Join Chris Toplack and Cory Rivard as they transport you to the nostalgic moments of wrestling’s past by covering some of the most controversial moments, acclaimed performers, and bizarre scenarios in the world of professional wrestling. Listen to The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast on demand to enjoy this fascinating weekly podcast from the ProWrestlingStories.com team. A fun dose of education and entertainment.
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“Michael Hayes was in a booking meeting when Vince McMahon said, ‘Who the f*** hired Johnny Polo?’ My heart was broken when I realized I wasn’t going to be used right.” Scott Levy performed under various aliases over his long wrestling career though by far, his most successful run in wrestling came under the guise of Raven. After finding success in ECW and WCW, Raven re-signed with the then-WWF, and the fans were excited. This should have marked Raven’s greatest run of all, but Vince McMahon had different plans.

Raven in WWE – Where Did It All Go Wrong? | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

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When Raven showed up to WWE in 2000, it should have marked his greatest run of all. Vince McMahon and WWE had different plans.

SummerSlam 1992 was assembled at outdoor Wembley Stadium just outside London, England. The 80,355 in attendance were buzzing throughout the evening, mostly in part to cheer on their hometown hero, The British Bulldog. He was set to take on his real-life brother-in-law Bret Hart for the Intercontinental Championship in the evening's main event. Both competitors were incredibly over with the fans at the time, but not all was what it seemed. In a match he would later consider the greatest of his career, Bret would have to carry Bulldog through the entire match as he forgot everything he was supposed to do. It was a result of many unfortunate choices made in the days leading up to their match…SummerSlam 1992 was assembled at outdoor Wembley Stadium just outside London, England. The 80,355 in attendance were buzzing throughout the evening, mostly in part to cheer on their hometown hero, The British Bulldog. He was set to take on his real-life brother-in-law Bret Hart for the Intercontinental Championship in the evening's main event. Both competitors were incredibly over with the fans at the time, but not all was what it seemed. In a match he would later consider the greatest of his career, Bret would have to carry Bulldog through the entire match as he forgot everything he was supposed to do. It was a result of many unfortunate choices made in the days leading up to their match…

Bret Hart vs. British Bulldog at SummerSlam 1992 – The True Story | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

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All was not what it seemed at SummerSlam 1992. Bret Hart would have to carry his brother-in-law British Bulldog through the entire match. But why?

Harley Race was considered by many to be one of the legitimately toughest men to ever grace the squared circle. This is a man who beat polio as a child, survived cancer, plus a near-fatal car crash. As Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan once said, "The only two men in the world that Andre the Giant feared were Meng and Harley Race." He packed a hard punch and even his voice was enough to make the hardest of men tremble in fear. Not only was he tough, but he also had a heart of gold and looked out for his own. They don’t make them like him these days. These stories show why!

Harley Race – Tales of His Tenacity and Strength | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

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Harley Race was considered by many to be one of the legitimately toughest men to ever grace the squared circle. These stories show why!

Ludvig Borga – The Surreal, Shocking Life of Tony Halme | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

Ludvig Borga – The Surreal, Shocking Life of Tony Halme | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

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Every story about the life of Ludvig Borga (Tony Halme) seemed so outrageous they couldn’t possibly be true. As unbelievable as it seems, it was…

Sting - His Unlikely Journey to the WWE (And Where It All Went Wrong) | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

Sting – His Unlikely Journey to the WWE (And Where It All Went Wrong) | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

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It took 14 years for Vince McMahon to hire Sting after buying WCW in 2001. Here’s the story of his unlikely journey to WWE and…

Wrestlers' Court in the WWE - Bizarre Tales from the Locker Room | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

Wrestlers’ Court in the WWE – Bizarre Tales from the Locker Room | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

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Wrestlers’ Court is a collective that meets whenever WWE employees need to hash out differences. As you’ll hear, almost everyone had their day in court!

Chris Jericho vs Shawn Michaels - Their Emotional, Memorable Feud | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

Chris Jericho vs Shawn Michaels – Their Emotional, Memorable Feud | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

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Rick Rude - More Than Ravishing | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

Rick Rude – More Than Ravishing | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

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Rick Rude went by the nickname “Ravishing” — and rightfully so. He played hard in the ring, but even harder out of it. This is…

Brian Pillman - How He Worked The Workers and Made Himself a Superstar | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

Brian Pillman – How He Worked The Workers and Made Himself a Superstar | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

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Brian Pillman and his “Loose Cannon” gimmick was the talk of the wrestling business in 1996. This is the story of how he pulled it…

The Rock vs. Hulk Hogan - The Real Story | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

The Rock vs. Hulk Hogan – The Real Story | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

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The Rock vs. Hulk Hogan. The best of two generations. The staredown, the look to the crowd. What a reaction. But the match did not…

Lex Luger and the Failed Lex Express Experiment | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

Lex Luger and the Failed Lex Express Experiment | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

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Hulkamania had run its course and Vince McMahon was on the hunt for a new hero who could defy all odds. Cue: Lex Luger and…

Pro Wrestling Stories launches new podcast, "The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast" hosted by Chris Toplack and Cory Rivard.

Pro Wrestling Stories Launches New Podcast | First 3 Episodes Available!

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The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast covers some of the most controversial moments and bizarre scenarios in the world of professional wrestling.

The Plane Ride From Hell | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

The Plane Ride From Hell! | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

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The Plane Ride From Hell was an orgy of violence and sexual misconduct that spelled the end of at least two notable careers in WWE….

WrestleMania 9 and the Hulk Hogan Controversy | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

WrestleMania 9 and the Hulk Hogan Controversy | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

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“This was not what I had expected. What Hulk Hogan had done was perfectly clear to the boys.” WrestleMania 9 and the Hulk Hogan controversy….

Meng: Tales of Wrestling’s Toughest S.O.B. | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

Meng: Tales of Wrestling’s Toughest S.O.B. | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

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Many have attempted to claim the title of the toughest man in the locker room, but only one man earns that title — Meng aka…

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