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Who doesn’t like a good listicle? Discover a fascinating world in and out of the squared circle through these list-based pro wrestling stories!

Ric Flair isn't the only wrestler to compete in the ring in his 70s or beyond. Sometimes it's a case of "You still got it," or, sadly, "He hung around way too long." Here are a lucky thirteen who are amongst the oldest wrestlers to survive and even thrive very late in their careers.

Lucky 13: Elderly Wrestlers Who Survived A Match

by Ethan Absler

Here are a lucky thirteen who are amongst the oldest wrestlers to survive and even thrive very late in their careers.

"The Mouth of the South" Jimmy Hart, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, and Mr. Fuji were a trio of wrestling managers that helped elevate the business in the 1970s, '80s, and '90s.

9 Wrestling Managers Who Changed the Game in 3 Eras

by Benny J. Scala

Old-school wrestling fans savor the wild antics of heel wrestling managers. They once created joyful chaos. Often, they came in threes.

Blood has always been a big draw in professional wrestling. Bleeding (or "getting color") has been used to shock audiences for years as it creates such a frightening and empathetic visual. This is a list acknowledging thirteen of the best old-school bleeders.

13 of the Best Old-School Bleeders in Wrestling

by Dale Pierce

Blood has always been a big draw in professional wrestling. This is a list acknowledging thirteen of the best old-school bleeders.

Many pro wrestling matches have occurred in arenas, Elks Lodges, VFWs, and even bingo halls. But it takes a mad genius to think outside the box to take wrestling to these locations!

Wrestling’s Most Shocking and Unusual Match Locations

by Ethan Absler

Many pro wrestling matches have occurred in unique places. But it takes a mad genius to think to take wrestling to THESE locations!

These five rivalries pushed Shawn Michaels to run the gamut of emotions in front of the audience and are feuds fans will never forget.

5 Rivalries Shawn Michaels Will Be Remembered For

by Joseph Finnegan

Shawn Michaels ran the gamut of emotions in these five rivalries and are feuds wrestling fans will never forget.

There are few moves as devastating as the knee strike. Learn its fascinating history and the best examples of it in pro wrestling.

The Knee Strike: Its History and Devastating Examples in Wrestling

by Logan Medenica

There are few moves as devastating as the knee strike. Learn its fascinating history and the best examples of it in pro wrestling.

Many young men have been introduced to professional wrestling by their fathers. What follows are examples of young men who shouldn't have!

Wrestlers Who Shouldn’t Have Followed Father’s Footsteps

by Benny J. Scala

Many young men have been introduced to professional wrestling by their fathers. What follows are examples of young men who shouldn’t have!

For these WWE talents, pear-shaped initial actions earned them a frosty reception with management behind the scenes. 

10 Disastrous WWE Backstage First Impressions

by Griffin Kaye

For these WWE talents, pear-shaped initial actions earned them a frosty reception with management behind the scenes. 

From the tragic ending for one particular wrestling turtle to the many superstars like John Cena, Sheamus, and Kevin Nash who've got in on the act, here are six times the wrestling world harnessed the turtle power of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Wrestling Connection!

by Tim Buckler

From tragic endings to wrestling superstars, here are 7 times wrestling harnessed the turtle power of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!

A lot has changed since the days of old school wrestling, though not always for the better. Here are ten things that are very much missed!

Old School Wrestling: 10 Things Sorely Missed!

by Evan Ginzburg

A lot has changed since the days of old school wrestling, though not always for the better. Here are ten things that are very much…

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