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Pro Wrestling Documentaries, Books, and Movie Reviews

Pro Wrestling Stories reviews documentaries, books, and movies related to wrestling.

The tough team of Ron Dupree and Chris Colt - a tag team in the ring, and real-life partners outside of it.

Wrestling’s Battle Against Homophobia Tackled in “Out In The Ring”

by Evan Ginzburg  Nov 15, 2023

Explore the hidden struggles of gay wrestlers and the layers of homophobia in wrestling’s territory era and beyond in ‘Out In The Ring.’

January 30, 1908: The earliest known wrestling footage featuring George Hackenschmidt vs. Joe Rogers. Historian Ruslan C. Pashayev reveals why this pivotal match is pro wrestlingโ€™s most game-changing discovery yet.

Earliest Wrestling Footage: 1908 Hack vs. Rogers Review

by Ruslan C. Pashayev  Mar 4, 2025

Earliest 1908 wrestling footage reveals George Hackenschmidt and Joe Rogers. We review a pivotal moment that shaped the sport forever.

"Cassandro" Saรบl Armendรกriz: From overcoming childhood trauma to becoming a revered Lucha Libre legend.

Cassandro The Exรณtico: From Brutal Beginnings to Lucha Icon

by Evan Ginzburg  Sep 20, 2023

The transformation of Luchador Saรบl Armendรกriz to cross-trandressing “Exรณtico” Cassandro was fraught with pain and fame. Learn his hidden story!

When It Was Real by Nikita Breznikov, with Scott Teal

When It Was Real by Nikita Breznikov, with Scott Teal | Book Review

by Evan Ginzburg  Jan 10, 2023

Pro Wrestling Stories senior writer Evan Ginzburg reviews the book When It Was Real by Nikita Breznikov, with Scott Teal.

"London's Loveable Villain" Chick 'Cocky' Knight.

Chick ‘Cocky’ Knight – The Heroic Life of a British Wrestling Pioneer

by Ian Aldous  Jan 10, 2023

Chick ‘Cocky’ Knight lived life to the full. Along with a storied career in the wrestling ring, Knight was a triple-lifesaver!

Pro Wrestling Stories had the privilege of interviewing director David Ayer (Training Day, Suicide Squad) and stunt coordinator Eddie Fernandez (The Batman, Hobbs & Shaw) to discuss Jason Stathamโ€™s portrayal of Levon Cade in A Working Man. Discover how pro wrestlingโ€™s storytelling DNA inspired this #1 box office hit, blending brutal action with compelling drama.

Stathamโ€™s A Working Man: How Wrestling Tactics Beat Snow White

by Evan Ginzburg  Apr 3, 2025

Jason Stathamโ€™s A Working Man topped Disneyโ€™s Snow White at #1. Discover how wrestling-inspired storytelling fueled its box office success.

The earliest Pat Patterson wrestling picture on record.

Accepted: How the First Gay Superstar Changed WWE

by Evan Ginzburg  Jul 7, 2022

He was a young man with empty pockets and a dream who took every chance to do what he loved. Here’s our honest review of…

Good Advice from Professional Wrestling – They Do the Bleeding, You Do the Reading!

by JP Zarka  Jan 10, 2023

“You don’t have to like or respect wrestling. But if you don’t understand it, you will lose. If you do study it and learn from…

10 Wrestling Book Must-Reads (and 5 You Should Skip!)

by Bobby Mathews  Jun 3, 2023

The best wrestling memoirs are confessional and brutally honest. Here are the top 10 best wrestling book must-reads, and the 5 worst!

โ€œThe Story of Catch: Lancashire Catch-as-catch-can Wrestlingโ€ by Ruslan C. Pashayev (front and back cover shown). This groundbreaking 250-page historical work, published in 2019, represents seven years of meticulous research into the forgotten origins of catch wrestling. Book Cover Credit: Ruslan C. Pashayev.

The Story of Catch: Uncovering Wrestlingโ€™s Hidden History

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Mar 4, 2025

Our honest review of Ruslan C. Pashayevโ€™s book, The Story of Catch: A Deep Dive into Lancashireโ€™s Wrestling History and Myths Debunked.

Rowdy: The Roddy Piper Story | Book Review

by Evan Ginzburg  Jun 3, 2023

We share our honest thoughts on Rowdy: The Roddy Piper Story, the unfinished autobiography Roddy started the very year that he passed away.

In 'The Last Real World Champion,' Tim Hornbaker explores Ric Flair's true championship legacy. Read our honest review.

Ric Flair: The Last Real World Champion – An Honest Review

by Ian Aldous  Oct 2, 2023

In ‘The Last Real World Champion,’ Tim Hornbaker explores Ric Flair’s true championship legacy. Read our honest review.

A young B Brian Blair and the cover of his new book, Truth Bee Told.

Truth Bee Told: B Brian Blair on Life, Career, and Family Tragedy

by Ian Douglass  Jun 3, 2023

From the highs to his darkest moments in life, B Brian Blair provides clarity to many unanswered questions in his latest book Truth Bee Told.

Many have asked my opinions regarding the A&E Biography episode on my brother, โ€œMacho Manโ€ Randy Savage. I understand reception to the episode has been primarily negative. Having now viewed the show twice, I have some thoughts I would like to share.

A&E Biography of Randy Savage – Lanny Poffo Responds

by Lanny Poffo  Jan 10, 2023

Lanny Poffo: “Having now viewed the A&E Biography on my brother Macho Man Randy Savage, I have some thoughts I’d like to share.”

Who would be more fitting a subject for a WWE Legends documentary than โ€œThe bull of the woods, if you will?โ€ But did the Dusty Rhodes A&E Biography capture "The American Dream"?

Dusty Rhodes A&E Biography: An Honest Review

by Evan Ginzburg  Jun 3, 2023

Learn if the Dusty Rhodes A&E Biography captured “The American Dream” in this documentary review by an award-winning wrestling documentarian.

Pro Wrestling Stories reviews Bob Backlund: From All-American Boy to Professional Wrestlingโ€™s World Champion.

Bob Backlund Book: An Honest Take

by Evan Ginzburg  Jun 3, 2023

Bob Backlund covers it all in his book. Though is it worth the time investment? We cover the good, bad, and ugly, sharing our honest…

Nancy Toffolomo Benoit and Chris Benoit share a fleeting moment of joy on their wedding dayโ€”a stark contrast to the isolation and hidden turmoil later revealed in Sitting Ringside, Volume 2. WCW announcer David Penzerโ€™s firsthand account exposes chilling warning signs overlooked before the 2007 tragedy.

Chris Benoit’s Hidden Life: A Downfall Some Saw Coming

by JP Zarka  Feb 11, 2025

WCW announcer David Penzer reveals chilling details about the tragic events surrounding Chris Benoit and the signs some saw coming.

Lance Von Erich (right) alongside his on-screen family, Kevin and Mike Von Erich, in 1986.

Lance Von Erich: The Secret Tale of the Non-Von Erich

by Vinny Berry  Feb 6, 2023

William Kevin Vaughn adopted the name of Lance Von Erich, though he was not related to the family at all. This is his unique story.

A younger Adam Copeland as the "Rated R Superstar" Edge in WWE and Copeland more recently in All Elite Wrestling.

Adam Copeland on Edge – An Honest Review

by Teagan Wiltshire  Aug 28, 2024

Revisit Adam Copelandโ€™s autobiography and discover the untold stories behind Edgeโ€™s rise to WWE stardom, AEW, and beyond.

"What if someone murdered the biggest wrestling star on the planet, and his best friend had to navigate the current 'sports entertainment' world to solve the crime?

Living The Gimmick – A Wild Novel About the Dark Side of Wrestling

by JP Zarka  Jun 3, 2023

Introducing LIVING THE GIMMICK by Bobby Mathews, a gripping novel on pro wrestling and its very real dark side!

Hulk Hogan and Mr. T were featured in advertisements for the first WrestleMania event in 1985.

The Six Pack: In Search of WrestleMania – An Honest Review

by Javier Ojst  Apr 2, 2024

Honest review of the book “The Six Pack: On the Open Road in Search of WrestleMania,” which exposes the reality behind WWE and WrestleMania.

Chris Jericho shares the story of bargaining with Vince McMahon to take part in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Chris Jericho – “No Is A Four-Letter Word” | Book Review

by JP Zarka  Jan 10, 2023

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.

The real-life Von Erich wrestling family in 1980 (left): Jack Adkisson, foreground, who wrestled as Fritz Von Erich, with his sons Kevin, left, David, center, and Kerry, right. The actors who represent them in the movie The Iron Claw (right): Zac Efron (Kevin Von Erich), Harris Dickinson (David Von Erich), Jeremy Allen White (Kerry Von Erich), and Holt McCallany (Fritz Von Erich).

The Iron Claw Movie: A Wrestling Site’s Honest Review

by Alexa Pruett  Apr 2, 2024

Review: ‘The Iron Claw’ movie – A wrestling history site’s honest take on the Von Erichs’ tragedy, starring Zac Efron as Kevin Von Erich.

"Macho Man" Randy Savage over the years. He had a colorful life, explored in the book "Macho Man: Untamed Life of Randy Savage." Photo Credit: WWE. Montage by Pro Wrestling Stories.

Macho Man: Untamed Life of Randy Savage – An Honest Review

by Ian Aldous  Apr 3, 2024

An honest review of “Macho Man: Untamed Life of Randy Savage,” a book that peels back the layers of a complicated, contemplative icon.

Lanny Poffo reflects on Dark Side of the Ringโ€™s take on Randy and Lizโ€”and reveals what the cameras didnโ€™t show in their first episode.

Lanny Poffoโ€™s Dark Side of the Ring Confession

by Lanny Poffo  May 7, 2025

Lanny Poffo reflects on Dark Side of the Ringโ€™s take on Randy and Lizโ€”and reveals what the cameras didnโ€™t show in their first episode.

Woooooo! Becoming Ric Flair documentary on Peacock chronicles one of the most charismatic celebrities ever to walk this Earth. And from the orphanage to superstardom to a near-death ordeal, Flair's experienced it all. But how does this documentary fare in the telling of his prolific and controversial story?

Woooooo! Becoming Ric Flair Documentary: An Honest Review

by Evan Ginzburg  Apr 17, 2023

How does the Woooooo! Becoming Ric Flair documentary on Peacock fare in the telling of Flair’s prolific and controversial story?

This montage features Angelo Poffo in his peak form, performing sit-ups, along with a picture of him teaching his boys, Randy (later known to the world as Macho Man Randy Savage) and Lanny (also known as "The Genius" and Leaping Lanny Poffo) the art of wrestling. Artwork: Pro Wrestling Stories.

How Randy Savage’s Dad, Angelo Poffo, Shattered World Record!

by Jon Finkel  Nov 12, 2024

This world record made by Angelo Poffo, the father of Randy Savage, went beyond digitsโ€”it highlighted the determination of the Poffo family!

The WWE Legends Iron Sheik A&E Biography documentary follows the journey of one of wrestling's most legendary heels.

Iron Sheik A&E Biography: An Honest Review

by Evan Ginzburg  Jun 7, 2023

Learn if the Iron Sheik A&E Biography captured his story well in this documentary review by an award-winning wrestling documentarian.

Evan Ginzburg proudly announced the release of his latest book, "Wrestling Rings, Blackboards, and Movie Sets," a memoir filled with 100 never-before-told tales featuring wrestling legends like Bruno Sammartino, Johnny Valiant, and Killer Kowalski, as well as iconic celebrities like Mickey Rourke, Muhammad Ali, and Nicolas Cage.

Inside Evan Ginzburg’s Wrestling Rings, Blackboards & Movie Sets

by JP Zarka  Feb 19, 2025

Evan Ginzburgโ€™s Wrestling Rings, Blackboards, and Movie Sets shares 100 untold stories of wrestling legends, Hollywood, and personal triumphs.

Sweet Daddy Siki, one of wrestlingโ€™s groundbreaking trailblazers, passed away on December 31, 2024, at 91. Known as โ€œMr. Irresistible,โ€ Sikiโ€™s legacy transcended the ring, breaking racial barriers in the industry and inspiring generations of wrestlers, including WWE Hall of Famers Edge and Christian Cage.

Sweet Daddy Siki Documentary: An Honest Review

by Evan Ginzburg  Jan 6, 2025

Sweet Daddy Siki: an honest look at a gripping yet flawed documentary on a charismatic trailblazer who broke barriers in wrestling and song.

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