Shawn Michaels | His Evolution Through Commentary (1991-1998)
How the ‘Heartbreak Kid’ Shawn Michaels evolved as a character over the years from 1991-1998, through the words of commentary.
Nicole Bass – The Life and Tragic Passing of My Friend
When my beloved friend Nicole Bass walked into a room, everything just stopped. This is my tribute to her and her life.
Big Show and Great Khali – Their Real-Life Backstage Brawl
Great Khali was taller but Big Show was better in the ring, and each was jealous of the other. Here’s how their real-life fight went…
Corey Graves and Booker T Feud That Fooled the Business
This feud between Booker T and Corey Graves fooled media outlets, talent, fans, and even their commentary partner, Michael Cole!
Captain Lou Albano Opens Up About His Wild Career
Captain Lou Albano is forever etched in our memory. Here are his stories on wrestling, acting, drugs, and rock and roll.
How Randy Orton Got Mr. Kennedy Fired from WWE
If you mess up with the wrong superstar, major consequences may follow! This story about Randy Orton and Mr. Kennedy illustrates just that.
Analyzing the Missed Opportunity That Is the Royal Rumble
The Royal Rumble serves as a platform to inaugurate a new top superstar in the WWE. Someone forgot to tell the WWE this.
CM Punk and Jeff Hardy – Blurred Lines Between Story and Reality
CM Punk and Jeff Hardy had an outstanding rivalry, holding up today as one of the greatest feuds of the last decade. For a good…
Sherri Martel: Secret History of a True Sensation
“Sensational” Sherri Martel was just that- utterly sensational. But what was her life truly like outside the ring?
Unforgettable Wrestling Moments at Madison Square Garden
Relive some of the most magnificent matches and magical wrestling moments in New York’s Madison Square Garden (MSG)!
Remembering Calgary Stampede Star, TIGER KHAN
Tiger Khan was on the rise. But like many wrestlers before him and likely after, he treated his body like a chemistry set. In the…
Bret Hart and Eric Bischoff: A Bitter Feud of Words
Bret Hart and Eric Bischoff have had plenty of shocking comments to share about one another over the years!
Eric Bischoff’s Shocking WWE Debut: Uncovering the Truth
From the enemy to an ally. Step-by-step, Eric Bischoff reveals how he joined the WWE – and trust us, it’s a wild ride!
Reigns Pins Cena Clean at Madison Square Garden in Passing of the Torch
MSG shows *usually* offer a bit of something special to the paying audience, a little something different than what you see on TV.
Goldberg and Chris Jericho – Their Infamous Backstage Brawl
The fight between Chris Jericho and Goldberg was bound to happen. Dating back to WCW, they didn’t see eye to eye. Things only escalated once…
Bob Evans Shoveling out some Brutal Honesty on Ring of Honor
Ring of Honor’s Bob Evans shares his wisdom: “Wherever you go in this business, I want you to be the best that you can be…
“How Insecure Are Professional Wrestlers?” | Ask PWS
We answer, “How insecure are professional wrestlers?” “Who’s the most influential person in wrestling who doesn’t get his due?” “No kneepads?”
Wrestling Party Themed Birthday Party
A wrestling party theme is perfect for younger fans. Turn your house into the squared circle with your birthday superstar at the center of it…
Chris Jericho – “No Is A Four-Letter Word” | Book Review
In No Is A Four-Letter Word, Chris Jericho shares, with wit and humor, 20 principles for making it work despite living a busy lifestyle.
Lance Russell: Remembering the Nicest Man in Wrestling
Lance Russell had a career in the wrestling business spanning six decades. Listening to him was better than being ringside!
Bam Bam Bigelow – “Was He a Main Eventer?” | Ask PWS
Did attitude and politics get in the way of Bam Bam Bigelow becoming a main eventer? We answer this and more in this edition of…
Rise of ROH: Ring of Honor Riding High
ROH aka Ring of Honor separates itself from WWE by showcasing more in-ring action than the self-proclaimed “Leader in Sports Entertainment.”
RIC FLAIR: The Greatest Wrestler of All Time?
Ric Flair carried himself as the champion, as the greatest wrestler of all time because he believed it, he made the fans believe it, too.
The View From the Ring: Tales from a Wrestling Referee
After 10 years away, our writer and wrestling referee, Bobby Mathews chronicles what it was like to make a return to the indy scene.
A Stinking Place to Die: Part II
Part 2 of a short fiction inspired by the real-life murder of Bruiser Brody
Brad Armstrong – Your Favorite Wrestler’s Favorite Wrestler
Michael Hayes referred to himself as “Your favorite wrestler’s favorite wrestler.” Good for a promo, but Brad Armstrong was the real thing.
Conrad Thompson: Surprising Story Behind His Success
Conrad Thompson has been at the wrestling podcast mountain since 2013. Learn the surprising story behind his success!
The Times When Wrestling Took It Too Far
The WWE has given us decades of entertainment in the form of staged aggression and enthralling stories, yet there are times when wrestling has gone…
A Stinking Place to Die: Part I
Deke Carter turned away from the lights and sea of San Juan. He was looking for something cheap. Something entertaining. And something cold to drink.
GLOW on Netflix Through the Eyes of a Female Wrestler
Veteran wrestler April Hunter weighs in and tells, from a female wrestler’s perspective, whether or not Netflix GLOW gets it right.
The Great American Bash: From the NWA to WWE
Dusty Rhodes had his finger on the pulse of the business during the 1980s. His idea of The Great American Bash was an unqualified success.
Buddy Rogers – The Man Who Drove a Wedge in the NWA
“Nature Boy” Buddy Rogers was a wrestling pioneer. When he passed away in 1992, he left behind a complicated legacy, but a lasting one.
A Brawl Among WWE Champions
An all-out WWE Champions Brawl evolved after a confrontation between CM Punk and HHH and ends up involving HBK and Daniel Bryan. Here’s the real…
Death of Dusty Rhodes Still Felt Years On
It’s been some time since the death of Dusty Rhodes due to stomach cancer, and we still realize there is no replacement for The American…
10 Wrestling Book Must-Reads (and 5 You Should Skip!)
The best wrestling memoirs are confessional and brutally honest. Here are the top 10 best wrestling book must-reads, and the 5 worst!
BROCK LESNAR Return: Coming Back to WWE in 2012
When word got out in 2012 about a Brock Lesnar return to WWE after stints in the NFL, UFC and NJPW, the WWE fan base…
Wrestling Deviants Jailed for Shocking Abuse
These stories are a cautionary tale: a reminder that wrestling draws many marginal people toward its tawdry spotlight.
Taking Brooklyn: Enzo and Cass Debut in NYC
Spotlighting the huge hometown entrance of Enzo Amore and Big Cass at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn, this was their first appearance in front of a crowd…
The Arrival of Sami Zayn in WWE
Sami Zayn arrived onto the WWE answering John Cena’s U.S. Open Challenge, where he put his U.S. Championship up for grabs.
The Phenomenal One AJ STYLES Debuts at WWE’s 2016 Royal Rumble
As soon as the word “phenomenal” flashed on the big screen, the crowd blew the roof off the Amway Center as AJ Styles made his…
Goldberg Takes Down Hollywood Hulk Hogan
The Goldberg Hogan matchup holds the record for the largest WCW crowd with an almost a million dollar gate. We cannot deny the noise made…
WWE Nightmare: Justin Roberts Opens Up
Justin Roberts talks with us about his book, WWE, bullying, JBL, the Daniel Bryan incident, and he answers THE Batista question!
‘Miss Elizabeth’ Remembered
Years later, the professional wrestling world still mourns the loss of Elizabeth Hulette, known to a generation of wrestling fans as ‘Miss Elizabeth’
Stone Cold STEVE AUSTIN Stuns The Alliance
It doesn’t matter if you saw this for the first time now or sixteen years ago. This is the kind of action that gets fans…
Wrestling Podcast Hits – The Very Best You Don’t Want To Miss
Look no further for a great wrestling podcast! Here’s the best in squared circle audio, including some hidden gems and our readers’ favorites podcasts too.
12 Years Since the Death of Chris Candido, NJPW’s Tokyo Dome Debut in 1989
This week in Wrestling History – The death of Chris Candido one of the most underrated workers in professional wrestling was announced – a look…
The WWE Debut of Tazz
“He came in, wrecked house, and left.” – Tazz a former and future ECW Champion and his debut at the Royal Rumble in Madison Square…
Roddy Piper’s Birthday, ‘Pretty Boy’ Larry Sharpe Passes Away
It’s Rowdy Roddy Piper’s birthday. In his honor, hit somebody with a coconut today.
WWE Bullying: Mauro Ranallo, JBL, and the Culture of Veteran Hazing
Despite anti-bullying rhetoric, WWE bullying is still alive and well, They tacitly condone veteran hazing of younger talent.
A Wrestling State of Mind: Journeys that Pull on the Heartstrings
Once the camera stops rolling, wrestlers have a sincere story to share. A Wrestling State of Mind: wrestlers talk the most memorable moments of their…
THE MIZ and DANIEL BRYAN: Too Good To Ignore
The Miz and Daniel Bryan’s explosive segment of Talking Smack on August 23rd, 2016 led to the greatest promo of Miz’s career.
Kurt Angle – Using His Past Struggles to Help Others
Kurt Angle has lost many close loved ones. He almost lost himself, and he has a story to share that he hopes will save lives.
TERRY TAYLOR Shares His Thoughts on Today’s Wrestling Audience
Terry Taylor weighs in on fans knowing the in’s and out’s of what was happening behind the curtain and how it’s affected the format of…
Diamond Dallas Paige’s Debut In WWE
The WWE debut of DDP was one of the loudest debuts to date. Witness the deafening crowd reaction as DDP removes his mask to reveal…
Daniel Bryan Turns on the Wyatt Family
“The slow, building “YES!” chant is absolutely incredible and one of the most memorable moments over the past ten years.”
2 Plane Crash Tragedies that Changed Wrestling Forever
1975 was a disastrous year in wrestling. Read how Ric Flair walked away from a plane crash after breaking his back in 3 places, and…
Dolph Ziggler Cashes In!
Relive the moment where Dolph Ziggler cashes in his Money in the Bank briefcase to become World Heavyweight Champion!
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Becomes Highest Paid Actor in Hollywood
From the squared circle to Hollywood, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has proven to truly be The Great One.
Sting: His Unlikely WWE Journey (and Where It Went Wrong)
It took 14 years for Vince McMahon to hire Sting after purchasing WCW. Here’s his unlikely journey to WWE and where it all went wrong.
Dallas Sportatorium – If Those Walls Could Talk
The Dallas Sportatorium had its doors open from 1935-1998. It may not be a church, but it was wrestling’s holy ground – to some!
What Steve Austin Has to Say About Chyna’s Legacy
Steve Austin opens up on the death of Chyna, her impact on the sport, and how her legacy should be remembered.
Savio Vega – How The Kliq Tried to Get Him Fired from the WWF
Savio Vega was targeted by The Kliq due to a rib gone too far. He details what happened and why Yokozuna had to step in…
Macho Man Randy Savage: Infamous Waffle House Incident!
Macho Man Randy Savage just wanted to order his night breakfast at Waffle House. However, a recently married cowboy got in the way of that!
Bob Holly on the ‘Real’ Chyna and Jeff Jarrett Holding WWE Hostage
Bob Holly opens up about how Chyna and Triple H were once the cameras were turned off, Jeff Jarrett holding the WWE hostage, and more.
Daniel Bryan and Kane: Unlikely Camaraderie Beyond the Ring
As the following stories show, the friendship between Daniel Bryan and Kane was just as absurd off-camera as it was on it!
When Pranks Go Too Far: The Shocking Reality of Mr. Fuji
Mr. Fuji was devious on and off-camera, and these shocking stories will surely have you looking at him in a different light!
Steve Austin – The Neck Injury That Changed His Life Forever
Steve Austin vs. Owen Hart should have been an instant classic. Instead, an amazing gaffe occurred that changed Austin’s life forever.
The Kliq: 10 Tales of Their WWE Locker Room Stranglehold
The Kliq came together and ultimately dominated the WWF locker room. Learn the story of their checkered past, from those who knew them best.
The British Bulldogs: Their Notorious Behavior Behind-the-Scenes
The British Bulldogs were known for their hijinks in and out of the ring, but some of these stories are just plain cruel.
Triple H: WWE Media Call Rundown (Thursday, December 10, 2015)
Triple H: “For NXT, I control the product and I don’t on the main roster.”
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Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels – Surprising Details Behind Their Feud
Shawn Michaels wasn’t easy to get along with, and Steve Austin was never satisfied with his championship win at WrestleMania 14. Here’s why.
The Final Days of OWEN HART
The loss of Owen Hart shakes the professional wrestling world to this day. Stories of pranks and humility, Owen remains one of the most likable personalities…
Rhyno, Billy Gunn, James Storm, and the Legendary Police Rib
There were bullets in the back of the car, the registration paperwork was nowhere to be found, and Rhyno was moments from arrest.
Mr. Hughes and the WCW Traveling Circus in Europe
Pro wrestling is a community roaming place to place with squabbles quickly resolved and forgotten – unless you’re with Mr. Hughes!
Savio Vega Reddit AMA Interview (IN AUDIO!) | ‘Pro Wrestling Stories Presents’ Podcast
On October 3rd, 2015, we had a chance to talk to Savio Vega for the second time for a special Reddit AMA session. Here is…
Savio Vega – His Memorable Reddit ‘Ask Me Anything’ Session
For one fan, Savio Vega gave him his moment to shine by finally answering a question that has been building up for over a year.
Savio Vega Day is upon us! His Best Matches – The AMA Pre-show
The very best matches of Puerto Rican great, Savio Vega
Savio Vega Interview (Part 2) | ‘Pro Wrestling Stories Presents’ Podcast
In part two with our chat with Savio Vega, he talks the 1995 King of the Ring tournament, being the first person to hand singles…
Savio Vega Interview (Part 1) | ‘Pro Wrestling Stories Presents’ Podcast
Puerto Rican legend and almost 30-year veteran in the ring Savio Vega talks to Pro Wrestling Stories for a rare, candid interview. In part 1…
Tales of The Texas Outlaws Dick Murdoch and Dusty Rhodes
A particular choice of clothing led to The Texas Outlaws, Dick Murdoch and Dusty Rhodes, getting fired from the Australian territory in 1969!
Del ‘The Patriot’ Wilkes Interview | ‘Pro Wrestling Stories Presents’ Podcast
In the inaugural episode of Pro Wrestling Stories Presents, we interview Del “The Patriot” Wilkes and he holds nothing back!
Ric Flair and Bret Hart – A War of Words!
Ric Flair and Bret Hart once weren’t the biggest fans of one another. Not by a long shot! Here, each explains why the other is…
Meng: 15 Tales on Wrestling’s Toughest S.O.B.
He has gone by the names of Meng, Haku, Tonga Fifita, and more. He is the most terrifying man ever to step foot inside a…
Ric Flair on Wrestling Fans Who Use Wrestling Terminology
Ric Flair shared some strong words against the original author of his first book and internet fans for talking like they are on the inside.
13 MAN BIRTHDAY ROYAL RUMBLE – As called by Jim Ross, Jerry The King Lawler & co
Have you ever wanted to run the ropes, give a Stone Cold Stunner to your best friend or body slam them within the confines of…
The Forgotten POWERTEAM USA: Justice and Flash!
Filed under the forgotten category, here is how Ultimate Warrior and Sting got their start under the guise of Powerteam USA
The Four Horsemen – Their Story, In Their Own Words
Each original member of the Four Horsemen reveals the story of their creation, demise, and madness experienced on the road together.
PLANE RIDE FROM HELL! The Exclusive WWE Inside Story
Put your seat upright, fasten your seatbelt – there may be some turbulence along the way. This is the story of WWE’s Plane Ride From…
Chris Jericho – How to Drink Like a Wrestler (and Other Bar Tricks)
Chris Jericho, well known for his drinking prowess, certainly has some interesting drinking stories to share!
Mick Foley | “How I Lost My Ear in Germany”
In 1994, Mick Foley lost his ear in a match against Big Van Vader. This is not for the faint of heart. And who said…
Tammy Sytch & Chris Candido: The Sad Story of Sunny & Skip
Cheating, betrayal, Shawn Michaels, and more. This is the sad, sordid story of Tammy Sytch and Chris Candido. Warning: It’s not pretty!
Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth: Their Tragic True Story
Not every fairy tale is as it seems. This is the true story of the first couple of wrestling, ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage and Miss…
Bret Hart on Ultimate Warrior Letting Down a Make-A-Wish Kid
Bret Hart shares the unfortunate story of the time Ultimate Warrior let down a Make-a-Wish kid on one of his final wishes.
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