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Ron Matejko

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Ron Matejko is a contributing writer for Pro Wrestling Stories. He is an award-winning writer and filmmaker for Turnbuckle Magazine (@TurnbuckleMag on Twitter / @turnbucklemagazine on Facebook), curator of Old Wrestling Pics (@OldWrestlingPic), and has covered MLB and NHL for ESPN.com.
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Lou Thesz was a shrewd businessman in and out of the ring!

Lou Thesz – The Side Business Hustles of a Champion Wrestler

by Ron Matejko

Lou Thesz lived quite a surprising life outside of the ring. Here, we dive into the lesser-known side hustles of a champion wrestler!

Long before he became "Mr. Wonderful," Paul Orndorff was a burgeoning star across various sports.

Paul Orndorff – His Legendary Life Before Wrestling

by Ron Matejko

Years before WWF vignettes aired Mr. Perfect excelling at various sports, “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff was doing the same, only for real!

The Road Warriors (Michael “Hawk” Hegstrand and Joe “Animal” Laurinaitis) make their television debut at TBS Studios on Techwood Drive on June 11th, 1983.

Surprising Story Behind TV Debut of The Road Warriors

by Ron Matejko

“Back then, guys like us were aware of each other!” Here is the story of the formation and landmark television debut of The Road Warriors.

Tully Blanchard Origins - His Memorable Football Career Before Wrestling

Tully Blanchard | His Memorable Football Career Before Wrestling

by Ron Matejko

Whether it was football or wrestling, the spotlight has always shined bright on the second-generation star, Tully Blanchard.

"Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff.

Paul Orndorff – How a Social Media Movement Saved His Home

by Ron Matejko

The backstory on how a sputtering fundraiser sprung to life with the support of fans and wrestlers alike to help Paul Orndorff save his home.

Before there was a "Macho Man" Randy Savage, there was Randy Poffo, an aspiring baseball player.

Randy Savage: The Forgotten Baseball Career of Randy Poffo

by Ron Matejko

Before Randy Poffo changed the wrestling world as “Macho Man” Randy Savage, he was a talented baseball player with big-league aspirations.

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