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Shoot Fights

Tempers flare, the script is tossed, and violence ensues. Discover when professional wrestling matches turned real and when shoot fights took place outside the ring!

Tempers flare, the script is tossed, and violence ensues. Discover when professional wrestling matches turned real and shoot fights took place between wrestlers outside the ring!

When "Earthquake" John Tenta faced off against Kōji Kitao on March 30th, 1991, things turned real!

Earthquake John Tenta and Kōji Kitao – When Things Turned Real!

by Javier Ojst

When Earthquake John Tenta and Kōji Kitao faced off in 1991, things turned very real. It would soon become headline news all over Japan.

"The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman.

Steve Blackman: Secret History on The Lethal Weapon

by JP Zarka

In the ring, Steve Blackman went by the nickname “The Lethal Weapon.” As these stories show, he is so much more than that.

Kevin Nash and Samoa Joe in TNA in 2007.

Samoa Joe and Kevin Nash: Their Heated Backstage Fight

by Braeden Farrell

At TNA’s 2007 Turning Point pay-per-view, Samoa Joe learned firsthand just how strong the friendship between Kevin Nash and Scott Hall was!

Shawn Michaels and Triple H - A Feud In (and Out) of the Ring

Shawn Michaels and Triple H – A Feud In (and Out) of the Ring

by Joseph Finnegan

The story of Shawn Michaels and Triple H is one where their in-ring storyline was very much inspired by incidents in real life. 

On May 11th, 1988, Manny Fernandez faced off against Invader #3 in Puerto Rico. Decades later, fans are still talking about what happened.

The Strange Case of Manny Fernandez vs. Invader 3

by Javier Ojst

Two months before Bruiser Brody, something very bizarre occurred in Puerto Rico. This is the strange case of Manny Fernandez versus Invader 3

Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, and Nasty Boys Fight in Front of Fans

Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, and Nasty Boys Fight in Front of Fans

by JP Zarka

The Nasty Boys have a long history of issues. This incident with Scott Hall and Kevin Nash that took place in front of fans was…

There was real-life animosity between Road Warrior Hawk and Macho Man Randy Savage, and on two occasions, these wrestling giants got into heated brawls.

Randy Savage and Road Warrior Hawk: Their Real-Life Fights

by Geries Tadros

Randy Savage and Road Warrior Hawk got into it on two occasions, leading to a battle in court and Hawk’s wife sustaining permanent damage.

In the summer of 2016, things get heated between Dave Bautista and Booker T.

Shocking Real-Life Fight Between Dave Bautista and Booker T

by Braeden Farrell

The fight between Batista and Booker T was so intense, both men were left swollen, and it took a half dozen superstars to separate them.

Shocking Times Andre the Giant Made Life Miserable For Wrestlers

by Matt Pender

Andre the Giant wasn’t always easy to get along with. The following stories illustrate a not often known side of the “gentle” giant!

Sometimes tempers flare, violence ensues, and the script is tossed. These are the shocking times wrestling matches turned real!

10 Shocking Times Wrestling Matches Turned REAL!

by Kelvin Vega

Sometimes tempers flare, violence ensues, and the script is tossed. These are the shocking times wrestling matches turned real!

Becoming a wrestler still isn’t easy – but it’s not like it once was! Discover the jarring (and often painful) reality many wrestling legends faced after choosing to join the wrestling business!

Horror Stories of Legends Entering the Wrestling Business

by Bobby Mathews

Becoming a wrestler still isn’t easy – but it’s not like it once was! Discover the painful reality many wrestling legends faced early on.

Jack Donovan, Tojo Yamamoto, Jerry Jarrett, and Jackie Fargo.

Jack Donovan Deal – One of Wrestling’s Most Heinous Attacks

by Javier Ojst

Jack Donovan was in a situation that almost turned deadly. It changed the lives of Tojo Yamamoto, Jerry Jarrett and Jackie Fargo forever.

Here are seven times wrestlers proved how real things could be in front of a live viewing audience!

7 Times Wrestlers Lost Control on a Talk Show

by Griffin Kaye

Here are seven times wrestlers legit got physical on talk shows, proving just how real wrestling is in front of a live viewing audience!

Vince McMahon and Kurt Angle (pictured from a March 28th, 2002 SmackDown taping) had a scuffle at 38,000 feet. When Undertaker woke up during the melee, he reacted accordingly!

Kurt Angle, Vince McMahon, and their Brutal Fight on a Flight!

by Christopher King

Kurt Angle and Vince McMahon had a legendary scuffle on a flight back from London. A sleeping Undertaker awoke and acted accordingly!

An overzealous fan attacked Randy Orton in Cape Town, South Africa on July 30, 2013.

Randy Orton and the Time He Was Attacked By a Fan

by Braeden Farrell

Live events are supposed to be more of an intimate experience for the fan, but this one time, a fan got a little too close…

The fight between Angelo Mosca and Joe Capp in 2011 was a result of a 48-year grudge!

Shocking Details on Angelo Mosca and Joe Kapp Punch-Up

by Javier Ojst

In 2011, a 48-year grudge hit a boiling point at a Canadian Football League luncheon between wrestler Angelo Mosca and quarterback Joe Kapp!

"I never lost a fight, but I never started one either!" - Brian Blair opens up about the brutal fight he had with Matt Borne (who was later known as the original Doink The Clown in the WWF).

Matt Borne (Doink The Clown) and His Brutal Brawl with Brian Blair

by JP Zarka

Brian Blair is one tough S.O.B. Here, he details the time he got into a brutal fight with Matt Borne, who was later known in…

“We have contact!” Big Stan Hansen makes hamburger meat out of "Johnny Gunn" Tom Brandi.

Stan Hansen Receives Unexpected Taste of His Own Medicine

by Matt Pender

Stan Hansen hit hard, and very few wrestlers stood up to it. There was, however, this one time Big Stan got knocked down a few…

The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels Fight That Almost Was

The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels Fight That Almost Was

by JP Zarka

The Undertaker stood stoically backstage in Gorilla Position with his fists wrapped ready to confront Shawn Michaels at any moment.

Eddie Guerrero and Kurt Angle, shown here in their 2004 WWE Championship match at WrestleMania XX, were like brothers outside the ring. With brothers, things tend to get a bit physical from time to time. In one instance backstage, the two of them got into it!

Shocking Real-Life Fight Between Eddie Guerrero and Kurt Angle

by JP Zarka

Kurt Angle and Eddie Guerrero were brothers outside of the ring, but when things didn’t go to plan in the ring, things kicked off for…

Blue Meanie and His Real-Life Fight with JBL 

Blue Meanie and His Real-Life Fight with JBL 

by Braeden Farrell

During a brawl inside a densely-filled WWE ring in 2005, JBL legitimately laid a beating on The Blue Meanie, leaving his face bloodied.

In the early 2000s, professional wrestler and MMA fighter Enson Inoue had a dangerous confrontation with the Japanese Yakuza.

Enson Inoue and His Dangerous Confrontation with the Yakuza

by Geries Tadros

In the early 2000s, there was dangerous heat between Enson Inoue and the Japanese Yakuza. It was clear: Enson was not one to be crossed.

WWE Bullying: Mauro Ranallo, JBL, and the Culture of Veteran Hazing

by Bobby Mathews

Despite anti-bullying rhetoric, WWE bullying is still alive and well, They tacitly condone veteran hazing of younger talent.

Steve Blackman and Marc Mero slug it out during their Brawl For All bout.

Brawl For All – Why It Happened, and Why It Failed

by Pro Wrestling Stories

Brawl for All was a WWE shootfighting tournament that resulted in a number of injuries. Here’s why it happened, and how it fell apart.

These wrestling matches left wrestlers with permanent scars!

Permanent Scars: Tales of Life-Altering Wrestling Matches

by Griffin Kaye

Wrestlers sacrifice their bodies for their passion and pursuit of in-ring glory. These scars are proof of battles waged and won–or lost.

When Andre the Giant and Akira Maeda met in the ring in May of '86, things did not go to plan!

Andre the Giant and Akira Maeda Fight That Turned REAL in Japan

by Jim Phillips

Andre the Giant and Akira Maeda in the ring together created volatility, and much like a forest fire, it only needed a spark.

Bob Backlund tossing a twig! Backlund has always been a man of exceptional strength, and as one unfortunate heckler learned at a bar in Florida in the 1970s, Backlund’s kindness should NEVER be taken as a weakness!

How Bob Backlund Humiliated Obnoxious Trucker

by Matt Pender

Bob Backlund is known for his kind nature outside of the ring, but as this heckling truck driver learned: don’t take kindness as a weakness!

Things got stiff between Goldberg and William Regal (then known as Steve Regal) when they faced off against each other on WCW Monday Nitro on February 9th, 1998, at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas.

Goldberg and William Regal: When Things Turned Ugly in El Paso

by Joseph Finnegan

231 days into his 173-0 win streak in WCW, Goldberg and William Regal met in the ring. Here is how it all went wrong that…

The British Bulldogs - Wrestling's Cruelest Locker Room 'Bullies'

The British Bulldogs: Their Notorious Behavior Behind-the-Scenes

by Pro Wrestling Stories

The British Bulldogs were known for their hijinks in and out of the ring, but some of these stories are just plain cruel.

Bob Roop vs. William Harding - The Ill-Fated $1000 Sugar Hold Challenge

Fan vs. Shooter: The Ill-Fated $1000 Sugar Hold Challenge

by Benny J. Scala

The $1000 Sugar Hold Challenge. What follows is arguably one of the greatest stories in the history of professional wrestling.

Dynamite Kid of the British Bulldogs and Jacques Rougeau of the Fabulous Rougeaus had a feud that went well beyond the ring.

Dynamite Kid and Jacques Rougeau Fight, Vince Responds

by JP Zarka

Problems between Dynamite Kid and Jacques Rougeau led to an epic backstage confrontation and Vince McMahon having to step in.

Wrestlers misbehaving is nothing new, and there have been many outlandish wrestling arrests you may not be aware of outside the ring!

Wrestling Arrests You May Not Be Aware Of!

by Javier Ojst

Wrestlers misbehaving is nothing new, but there have been many outlandish wrestling arrests you may not be aware of outside the ring!

Legendary mat technician Bob Roop opens up about his friend Harley Race, showing a side not often seen of the legend. Included is a must-read story of the time Harley was able to back off a mob of twelve angry Dusty Rhodes fans (on his own)!

Harley Race, My Friend – A Side Not Often Seen of the Legend

by Bob Roop

Bob Roop opens up about the grit and determination of his friend Harley Race, showing a side not often seen of the legend.

Ric Flair throws a few jabs at Mick Foley at WWE SummerSlam 2006.

Ric Flair and Mick Foley – Their Real-Life Backstage Encounter

by JP Zarka

For over twenty years, growing disdain between Ric Flair and Mick Foley led to a heated backstage encounter where a punch was thrown.

Ribbing, numerous clashes with the law, and Steiner Math, too, this is the shocking, controversial story of Scott Steiner!

Scott Steiner: The Secret History of Big Poppa Pump

by Si Powell

Ribbing, numerous clashes with the law, and Steiner Math, too, this is the shocking, controversial story of Scott Steiner!

Bob Holly and Matt Cappotelli.

Matt Cappotelli and Bobby Holly – A Sad Tale of Hard Knocks

by Braeden Farrell

The only thing Bob Holly taught Matt Cappotelli and the Tough Enough rookies that day was that the business is confusing, and can hurt… a…

Despite the incredible curiosity surrounding the fight between Muhammad Ali and Antonio Inoki in the Budokan Hall, viewers were mostly left confounded.

Muhammad Ali and Antonio Inoki Bizarre Encounter in Japan

by Javier Ojst

In 1976, a bizarre encounter between boxer Muhammad Ali and Antonio Inoki became the talk of the sports world.

Moments after Hulk Hogan turned heel turn and joined forces with Scott Hall and Kevin Nash to create the nWo. WCW Bash at the Beach, 1996.

Hulk Hogan Heel Turn and the Fan Who Tried to Attack

by JP Zarka

When Hulk Hogan turned heel, an unhappy fan jumped into the ring to fight. This “fan” was not prepared for the consequences that followed!

Goldberg and Chris Jericho had a long history of not seeing eye to eye. When Goldberg made his way to WWE in 2003, things did not go well.

Goldberg and Chris Jericho – Their Infamous Backstage Brawl

by Braeden Farrell

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…

Perry Saturn and Mike Bell moments before things turned ugly.

Perry Saturn and Mike Bell – When Things Turned Ugly!

by Javier Ojst

During a 2001 taping of WWF Metal, Perry Saturn made a questionable decision with wrestler Mike Bell that changed his career for the worse.

Randy Orton, Vince McMahon, and Mr. Kennedy.

How Randy Orton Got Mr. Kennedy Fired from WWE

by Braeden Farrell

If you mess up with the wrong superstar, major consequences may follow! This story about Randy Orton and Mr. Kennedy illustrates just that.

Things got ugly when the Nasty Boys and Ken Shamrock had a run-in at a hotel back in 1990.

The Nasty Boys and Ken Shamrock Hotel Incident

by JP Zarka

When The Nasty Boys felt numbers were in their favor, they were not afraid to confront anyone. On this night, Ken Shamrock was no exception!

The 1996 Olympic gold medallist and multi-time WWE and TNA world champion Kurt Angle versus "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock was discussed on several occasions, but unfortunately never came to fruition. Shamrock explains why. [design: JP Zarka / ProWrestlingStories.com]

Kurt Angle and Ken Shamrock | The Fight That Almost Was

by Ian Aldous

An MMA fight between Kurt Angle and Ken Shamrock was all but ready to occur. Here is how this epic battle almost went down.

"Canada's Greatest Athlete" Gene Kiniski and "The Greatest" Muhammad Ali were known for their sharp tongues, and when these two respected champions met, they did not hold back!

Muhammad Ali and Gene Kiniski: A Battle of Words!

by Javier Ojst

Gene Kiniski and Muhammad Ali were known for their sharp tongues, and when these two respected champions met, they did not hold back!

Mad Dog Vachon was a tough-as-nails wrestler known for his intimidating fighting prowess in and out of the ring.

Mad Dog Vachon: An Animal in (and Out!) of the Ring

by JP Zarka

From taking on schoolboys to discovering pro wrestling off of the advice of a mafia godfather, the story of Mad Dog Vachon is quite a…

Butch and Luke of The Bushwhackers, then known as The Sheepherders.

Inside The Bushwhackers’ Wild Early Struggles

by Matt Pender

Before Butch and Luke became The Bushwhackers, they were a despised violent team who were very lucky to leave towns with their lives!

With barely 12 minutes gone in their Survivor Series 1997 match, Bret Hart found himself caught in his own finishing hold -- and then in the most talked about wrestling conspiracy of the 20th century.

The Twisted Legacy of WWE’s Montreal Screwjob

by Bobby Mathews

Behind closed doors, the Montreal Screwjob was much more than getting the title away from Bret Hart before his departure to WCW.

Randy Savage and Bill Dundee - Their Intense Parking Lot Brawl

Randy Savage and Bill Dundee – Their Intense Parking Lot Brawl

by Geries Tadros

The real-life fight between Randy Savage and Bill Dundee was a huge part of Memphis Wrestling history. These are the events that led to their…

Jim Cornette shares the story of the time he threatened Brock Lesnar during Lesnar's OVW days.

Jim Cornette – The Time He Threatened Brock Lesnar

by Braeden Farrell

Things boiled to an extreme after Brock Lesnar squeezed the wife of Jim Cornette inappropriately after she had asked him not to.

On November 4th, 2004, WWE Tough Enough contestant Daniel Puder stepped up to Olympic gold medalist and wrestling legend Kurt Angle.

Kurt Angle and Daniel Puder – The Infamous Shoot Incident

by Joseph Finnegan

In an unscripted moment, Tough Enough contestant Daniel Puder stepped up against Kurt Angle. Things would not end well for the Olympic hero.

Paul Orndorff, Vader, and backstage witnesses describe the messy backstage fight that led to the departure of Vader from WCW in 1995.

The Messy Fight Between Paul Orndorff and Vader in WCW

by Matt Pender

In ’95, Paul Orndorff and Vader got into a heated argument backstage that led to an all-out fight. According to Vader, he had been at…

Leon White (who would later become Big Van Vader) had many stiff run-ins with Bruiser Brody in and out of the ring early on in his career.

Vader’s Shocking Rookie Error Against Bruiser Brody

by Javier Ojst

Discover the shocking tale of the adversity Big Van Vader had to overcome against Bruiser Brody early in his career.

The story of the time The Big Show broke a heckling fan's jaw and ended up getting charged for third-degree assault.

The Big Show Takes Care of a Heckling Fan, Lands Himself in Court

by Braeden Farrell

This incident with the Big Show took place at The Marriott Hotel, where the wrestlers would stay after performing at The Nassau Coliseum.

Auditorium, Florida, January 1987. [Photo Copyright and credit: Howard T. Brody]

Bruiser Brody and Lex Luger – Steel Cage Disrespect

by Braeden Farrell

The steel cage match started out as any should, two professionals working together. It was all going to plan — until it wasn’t.

In 1986, tempers flared between Adrian Adonis and Dan Spivey, and Adonis almost lost his life as a result.

Adrian Adonis and Dan Spivey Near-Deadly Locker Room Brawl

by Javier Ojst

In 1986, wrestler Adrian Adonis picked the wrong person to mess with, and according to witnesses, Dan Spivey almost ended Adonis’s life.

Hiro Matsuda - The Man Who Broke Hulk Hogan's Leg!

Hiro Matsuda: The Man Who Broke Hulk Hogan’s Leg!

by Javier Ojst

Who was Hiro Matsuda and what were the events that shaped the man who Hulk Hogan claims broke his leg on his first day of…

Things came to a head between Brock Lesnar and Chris Jericho backstage at WWE SummerSlam 2016.

Brock Lesnar and Chris Jericho Fight – What Really Happened

by Harvey Dix

Brock Lesnar and Chris Jericho got into a heated altercation backstage at WWE SummerSlam 2016. Here’s how it all went down.

PLANE RIDE FROM HELL! The Exclusive WWE Inside Story

PLANE RIDE FROM HELL! The Exclusive WWE Inside Story

by Matt Pender

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…

The fierce yet wonderful Mae Young.

Mae Young – A Fierce Fighter In (and Out) of the Ring

by Javier Ojst

Brash, athletic, and tough as nails, the fierce yet wonderful Mae Young was a born performer, and professional wrestling was the perfect fit.

Curtis Axel, while being ‘Better than Perfect,’ was he man enough to stand up for himself against his boss, Vince McMahon?

Curtis Axel and Vince McMahon Promo Class Incident

by JP Zarka

Being the son of a WWE Hall of Famer doesn’t give you any free passes with Vince McMahon — just ask former WWE superstar Curtis…

When a worked wrestling match turns into a shoot (or real fight), anything can happen and usually does. We look back to 1977, and the time Antonio Inoki retired The Great Antonio from wrestling.

Great Antonio and Antonio Inoki Match That Nearly Proved Deadly

by Javier Ojst

When Antonio Inoki retired The Great Antonio from wrestling, it almost proved deadly for the famed eccentric strongman.

A bit of liquid courage: Kofi Kingston challenges Vince McMahon to a fight!

Vince McMahon and Kofi Kingston Fight at an Airport!

by Pro Wrestling Stories

Chris Jericho tells the time Kofi Kingston challenged Vince McMahon to a fight after a 4-hour JD-infused private jet journey

Big Van Vader.

Vader and the Time His Eye Popped Out During a Match

by Matt Pender

In 1990, Vader saw his eye quite literally come out of the socket. Despite the gruesome injury, ending the match never crossed his mind!

For years, controversy shrouded the murder of Bruiser Brody. Reports from those present the night of his stabbing raise the question: was his murder a cover-up? We look closely into this through accounts from those there while celebrating his life through tales from those who knew him best.

Bruiser Brody: His Unpunished Murder and Influence in Wrestling

by Matt Pender

For years, controversy surrounded the murder of Bruiser Brody. Was it a cover-up? We look into this and his influence on pro wrestling.

The late New Jack, aka Jerome Young.

New Jack and the Soft Drink Concession Stand Incident

by Luke Marcoccia

New Jack locked himself in a room as 20 police officers arrived. Of all the things to cause chaos, this was the last thing people…

In 2005, Brock Lesnar and Shinsuke Nakamura squared off in a real-life dispute over who would be Antonio Inoki's next big star: the IWGP Heavyweight Champion. What ensued led to Lesnar refusing to relinquish the belt and holding it hostage for over a year at his home in America until an unexpected Olympic hero stepped in to save the day!

Brock Lesnar and Shinsuke Nakamura: Their Bitter Real-Life Battle

by Rob Ireland

In 2005, Brock Lesnar and Shinsuke Nakamura entered into a bitter real-life rivalry over who would be Antonio Inoki’s next big star.

Blackjack Mulligan - The Night He Was Almost Slain in the Ring

Blackjack Mulligan – The Night He Was Almost Slain in the Ring

by Bobby Mathews

Blackjack Mulligan was a West Texas roughneck known to take no nonsense from anybody. But on this night, he could not protect himself.

If the name Meng or Haku doesn't ring a bell, perhaps you know him better by the name of Tonga Fifita, Prince Tonga, King Tonga, or King Haku. He is the most terrifying man ever to step foot inside a squared circle.

Meng: 15 Tales on Wrestling’s Toughest S.O.B.

by Matt Pender

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…

Magnum TA had just come back from a near-fatal car accident when he made some comments about Tully Blanchard. Blanchard came out and sucker-punched Magnum, which caused Dusty Rhodes to come out with a baseball bat and beat Tully Blanchard to near death on live television.

Dusty Rhodes and Tully Blanchard Attempted Murder on Live TV

by Jason Lane

A close look at the events causing Dusty Rhodes to come out with a baseball bat and beat Tully Blanchard to near death on live…

Karma came around to bite Marty Jannetty once in the form of Scott Hall!

Scott Hall Takes a Sleeping Marty Jannetty By Surprise

by Matt Pender

Scott Hall tells the story of the time he had no choice but to deliver a bit of rough justice to Marty Jannetty after being…

The fistfight between Blackjack Mulligan and Andre the Giant started over a game of cribbage!

Blackjack Mulligan: Fist-Fighting with Two Wrestling Legends!

by Christopher M. Hendricks

Blackjack Mulligan was one of the legitimate tough guys in wrestling, and these stories show just how fearless he was!

Big Show and Great Khali: a battle of the giants.

Big Show and Great Khali – Their Real-Life Backstage Brawl

by Braeden Farrell

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…

Paul Orndorff and B. Brian Blair early in their professional wrestling careers.

Brian Blair on Paul Orndorff, Shoot Fights, Ribs, and More!

by Benny J. Scala

Brian Blair opens up about Paul Orndorff, The Cauliflower Alley Club, rib stories, and five times he got into brutal shoot fights.

Steve Austin presents a few birds towards a stunned Jeff Jarrett on January 5, 1998’s episode of Raw Is War.

Steve Austin and his Flat-Out Refusal to Work with Jeff Jarrett

by JP Zarka

When Jeff Jarrett returned to the WWF in 1997, he was promised a feud with Steve Austin. Austin refused, and the reasons were numerous.

Unfortunately, there are "fans" who can't help themselves at the shows. They get caught up in a moment and take it upon themselves to jump the barricade and skirt around security to ambush a wrestler. As ridiculous as it may seem, this has happened numerous times over the years. Dive into the insanity of these people and how wrestlers took care of them for doing so. 

4 Times a Fan Unexpectedly Ambushed a Wrestler

by Braeden Farrell

Here are 4 times ‘fans’ startlingly ambushed a wrestler. Dive into the insanity of these moments and how wrestlers took care of things after.

Bret Hart and Eric Bischoff have had plenty of colorful things to share about one another over the years...

Bret Hart and Eric Bischoff: A Bitter Feud of Words

by Pro Wrestling Stories

Bret Hart and Eric Bischoff have had plenty of shocking comments to share about one another over the years!

Sid Vicious and Arn Anderson with their favorite weapon of choice: scissors!

Sid Vicious and Arn Anderson’s Horrific Scissors Incident

by JP Zarka

On one fateful night at a hotel in England in 1993, things escalated quickly between Sid Vicious and Arn Anderson.

In 1991, UWF founder Herb Abrams was owed money by "Wild Thing" Steve Ray. Abrams also suspected that Ray was sleeping with his wife. On May 10th, 1991, at a television taping in New York City, Abrams paid Dr. Death Steve Williams an extra $100 to take care of this problem. The ensuing shoot quickly turned into a threatening situation for the young wrestler.

Dr Death Steve Williams and Steve Ray – A Shoot in the Ring

by Javier Ojst

At a May ’91 UWF taping, Herb Abrams paid Dr. Death Steve Williams to “take care of” Steve Ray. The ensuing shoot quickly turned dangerous.

Harley Race was considered by many the legitimate toughest man to grace the squared circle. But what was he like behind the scenes?

Harley Race: Secret Tales of His Tenacity Outside the Ring

by Matt Pender

Harley Race was considered by many the legitimate toughest man to grace the squared circle. But what was he like behind the scenes?

The legendary Sid Vicious squeegee incident involving Brian Pillman and Mike Graham.

Sid Vicious and the Infamous Squeegee Incident

by JP Zarka

A snide remark spiraled into chaos in an infamous standoff between Sid Vicious, Brian Pillman, and Mike Graham: The Squeegee Incident!

The Edge, Matt Hardy, and Lita love triangle storyline very much incorporated elements of real-life.

5 Wrestling Feuds Where There Was Real-Life Heat

by Joseph Finnegan

Some of the most legendary feuds in wrestling involved wrestlers who had real-life animosity outside of the ring. Here are 5 such examples.

Yokozuna, The Undertaker, and JBL played a big role backstage in WWE regarding Wrestlers' Court! [Artwork: Chris Fason / @FasonArt]

WWE’s Wrestlers’ Court: Shocking Tales from Behind the Curtain

by Braeden Farrell

For many of these wrestlers, all it took was one mistake. Discover shocking details on WWE’s Wrestlers’ Court!

A fight between Kevin Nash and Roddy Piper took place backstage at WCW’s Slamboree ’97 pay-per-view. Here, both men give their differing takes on what happened.

Kevin Nash and Roddy Piper: Their Heated Backstage Fight!

by Geries Tadros

A heated fight between Kevin Nash and Roddy Piper took place in 1997. Here, both men give their differing takes on what happened!

Bobby “The Brain” Heenan Vs. The Ultimate Warrior - A war of words! [Photo: June 25th, 1988]

Bobby Heenan and Ultimate Warrior – A War of Words!

by Matt Pender

Not everyone in the wrestling industry gets along. Take, for instance, the not oft-discussed hatred between Bobby Heenan and Ultimate Warrior.

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® 2023 Pro Wrestling Stories
  • Topics
    • Dark Tales of Wrestling
    • Shoot Interviews
    • Wrestling Territories
    • Women Wrestling Pioneers
    • Shoot Fights
    • Lists
    • In Memoriam
    • Wrestling Book Reviews
    • Huge Crowd Reactions
    • Nostalgic Wrestling Photos
    • Ask PWS
    • Podcasts
      • Our Podcasts
        • Pro Wrestling Stories Presents (2015)
        • The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo (2018-19)
        • The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast (2020)
      • Podcasts We Enjoy
        • Dan and Benny in the Ring
        • Grappling With Canada
        • Songs From The Squared Circle
        • Wrestling and Everything Coast to Coast
  • Choose a Story
  • About
    • About Pro Wrestling Stories
    • Contact
      • E-mail
      • Facebook
      • Instagram
      • Twitter
  • Meet The Team
  • Nostalgic Merch 🔥
    • HOMAGE.com – Our favorite in retro wrestling attire! (Use code “PWS” for a nice surprise)
    • PWSTees.com – Your favorite Pro Wrestling Stories, on a tee!
  • Write For Us