Welcome to Pro Wrestling Stories! Your number one source of wrestling history and nostalgia. Discover wrestling’s rich past from the sport’s finest writers with amazing tales chronicling its darkest and greatest moments.
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10 Wrestling Championship Belts That Aren’t Recognized
Some forgotten wrestling championships died a painful death! Itโs time to acknowledge at least a few that deserved a kinder fate.
Shaker Heights Spike: A Finisher That Damaged Lives
The Beverly Brothers’ Shaker Heights Spike is notorious for its dangerous execution and career-ending effects, particularly for one wrestler.
Gobbledy Gooker: WWEโs Thanksgiving Gamble
Discover the wild story of Survivor Series 1990: The Undertakerโs debut and WWEโs shocking Thanksgiving gamble, the Gobbledy Gooker!
11 Lowest-Attended WWE Pay-Per-Views (PLEs) of All Time
As these 11 WWE pay-per-views (PPVs) / premium live events (PLEs) showed, big WWE events don’t always mean big money at the gate!
Sean OโHaire: Wrestlingโs Tragic Cautionary Tale
Sean OโHaire captivated audiences in WCW and WWE, but behind the spotlight, his story took a darker turn, leaving a haunting legacy.
Hulk Hogan vs. Rock II: The Rematch Wrestling Forgot
The dramatic No Way Out rematch between Hulk Hogan and The Rock was full of betrayal, Hollywood Rockโs rise, and echoes of Montreal that set…
Haystacks Calhoun: His Incredible Life and Tragic End
A 600-pound farm boy, Haystacks Calhoun became a wrestling icon known for his strength, charm, and enduring legacyโwith a tragic end.
Ric Flair, Triple H, and the Greatest One-Night WWE Storyline
Even as a 54-year-old, this flash-in-the-pan scenario with Triple H showed WWE fans precisely who the real Nature Boy Ric Flair was!
Brawl For All: WWEโs Failed Boxing Experiment
WWEโs 1998 Brawl For All blended wrestling with boxing but ended in chaos, injuries, and ruined careers. Discover the story behind the chaos.
20 Italian Pro Wrestlers Who Left a Lasting Legacy
From Bruno Sammartino, Gorilla Monsoon, and yes, even Hulk Hogan, uncover the secret journeys of 20 Italian professional wrestling icons!
READER FAVORITES
Dark Tales
Savio Vega: Secret History on the Original Boricua
From heartbreaking memories of murder to troubles in the WWE, Savio Vega lifts the veil about life once cameras weren’t around.
INTERVIEWS
King Kong Bundy and Larry Sharpe – The Lost Tapes
A recently discovered tape of King Kong Bundy and Larry Sharpe offers a rare, uncut glimpse of life on the road for two road-weary veterans.
LISTS
The Respectful Side of Wrestling: Unexpected Friendships
These stories of respect and friendship in wrestling demonstrate the special bonds that exist outside the ring.
WRESTLING TERRITORIES
Big Time Wrestling in San Francisco | Wrestling Territories
Big Time Wrestling in San Francisco was one of the most profitable NWA territories. However, unfortunate factors would lead to its demise.
