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AJ Styles

From attending The Undertaker’s first wedding to heartfelt moments with legends like Yokozuna, here are 50 unforgettable fan encounters with wrestlers.

50+ Unforgettable Fan Encounters with Wrestling Legends

by Javier Ojst  Jun 20, 2025

50+ unforgettable fan encounters with wrestling legends. Heartwarming, hilarious, and wild tales revealing a rare glimpse behind the curtain!

Baffling, brilliant, and unforgettable — explore the wild ride of Larry Zbyszko, from Bruno’s betrayal to “Living Legend” status in wrestling.

Larry Zbyszko: Boo On Me – His Secret Tale

by Benny J. Scala  May 8, 2025

Baffling, brilliant, and unforgettable — explore the wild ride of Larry Zbyszko, from Bruno’s betrayal to “Living Legend” status in wrestling.

When New Jack was served 7 Up instead of Sprite, he unleashed chaos, requiring 30 police officers to restore order at Philly's ECW Arena.

New Jack vs. the Concession Stand: The True Story

by Luke Marcoccia  May 7, 2025

When New Jack was served 7 Up instead of Sprite, he unleashed chaos, requiring 30 police officers to restore order at Philly’s ECW Arena.

Professional wrestling around Christmastime isn't just about high-flying moves and body slams. Explore the twelve most iconic and surprising wrestling moments that took place around Christmas, where the festive spirit and ring energy collided in an unforgettable way!

13 Christmas Wrestling Moments: The Good, Bad & Bizarre

by Kevin Tanza  Dec 16, 2024

Discover the 13 most iconic wrestling moments that took place on Christmas, including the time Santa won a WWE championship title!

Yokozuna, Ric Flair, and Brock Lesnar are among the WWE superstars who made history by winning the World Heavyweight Championship within their first year in the company.

11 WWE Stars Who Won World Championship in Their First Year

by Kevin Tanza  Oct 28, 2024

These 11 WWE stars stunned fans by capturing a world championship in their first year. Discover who soared to the top in record time!

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Today in Pro Wrestling History (August 14): Samoa Joe Defeats AJ Styles at TNA Sacrifice

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Aug 14, 2024

Relive the shocking upset when James Gibson captured the ROH World Heavyweight Championship in a thrilling four-way match.

Today In Pro Wrestling History June 19

Today in Pro Wrestling History: (June 19): The Emergence of Total Non-Stop Action

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Jun 19, 2024

On June 19th, 2002, TNA Wrestling launched its groundbreaking weekly PPV format, featuring high-flying action and innovative storylines.

From a protégé betraying his teacher to the super kick that shattered a longtime brotherhood (and barbershop window!) to the shocking end of Hulkamania, discover the hidden stories behind fifteen pivotal heel turns that forever changed professional wrestling!

15 Unforgettable Heel Turns That Rocked Pro Wrestling!

by Kevin Tanza  Jan 29, 2024

From hero to villain: Explore the hidden stories behind 15 pivotal professional wrestling heel turns that changed the game forever!

Samoa Joe vs. Kurt Angle in an MMA-style match at Lockdown 2008.

Kurt Angle and Samoa Joe: Untold Secret Behind TNA MMA Match

by Ian Aldous  Jan 18, 2024

Kurt Angle and Samoa Joe had a fierce rivalry during their time in TNA. Discover the secret story behind their unique M

Today in Pro Wrestling History (December 5): AJ Styles leaves Impact Wrestling.

Today in Pro Wrestling (Dec 5): AJ Styles Leaves Impact Wrestling

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Dec 5, 2023

On December 5, 2013, during an Impact Wrestling taping at Universal Studios in Florida, a pivotal moment involving AJ Styles unfolded!

This is the story of Ring of Honor, who epitomized the very best of professional wrestling - as told by those who lived and breathed it.

Ring of Honor: Epitomizing The Very Best

by Ian Aldous  Aug 23, 2023

This is the story of Ring of Honor, who epitomized the very best of professional wrestling – as told by those who lived and breathed…

Witnessing a title change at a house show when the cameras aren't rolling is a special treat. Here are memorable times this has happened!

Wrestling House Show Title Changes Not Seen on TV

by Braeden Farrell  Oct 17, 2024

Witnessing a title change at a house show when the cameras aren’t rolling is a special treat. Here are memorable times this has happened!

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla has thrived since 2003 with star alumni such as Adam Pearce, Kevin Steen (Kevin Owens), AJ Styles, Uhaa Nation (Apollo Crews), Frankie Kazarian, Adam Cole, El Generico (Sami Zayn), CM Punk, Colt Cabana, Tyler Black (Seth Rollins), Kenny Omega, Bryan Danielson (FKA Daniel Bryan), Claudio Castagnoli (FKA Cesaro), Johnny Gargano, and a host of others.

PWG: The Untold Story of Pro Wrestling Guerrilla

by Jordan Talbot  Apr 14, 2025

Before WWE & AEW, today’s biggest stars cut their teeth in SoCal’s Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG). Discover its untold story!

Winning the NWA World's Heavyweight Championship often cemented legacies in the annals of professional wrestling history. But what happened once former NWA World Champions jumped ship to the WWWF, WWF, or WWE? We examine just how much success these past champions had up north, compared to their successes found in the NWA. As you'll find, many of these legends never saw the same height of success once under the thumb of Vince McMahon.

How WWE Treated 13 Former NWA Champions

by Griffin Kaye  Mar 6, 2023

As you’ll find, many of these former NWA World Champions never saw the same height of success once under the thumb of Vince McMahon.

Professional wrestling super-agent Bill Behrens and a young AJ Styles.

Bill Behrens: Wrestling’s Super-Agent Who Discovered AJ Styles

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Nov 27, 2023

You may not be familiar with who he is, but you know who his clients are. Bill Behrens is the wrestling super-agent who discovered AJ…

Nick Aldis | The Evolution of NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion

Nick Aldis | The Evolution of NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion

by Jack O'Hara  Nov 9, 2020

At the top of the NWA mountain is Nick Aldis, whose present and future has never looked brighter. Aldis opens up about AJ Styles, WWE,…

Meeting Chris Benoit on May 28, 2007

Chris Benoit – How We Met 3 Weeks Before the Unthinkable

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Nov 14, 2023

I met Chris Benoit three weeks before the unthinkable occurred. I’ve never formally documented this story until now.

AJ Styles debuts at 2016's WWE Royal Rumble.

AJ Styles and His Unlikely Journey to WWE

by James Klonowski  Sep 6, 2021

The story behind his unlikely journey to WWE, who convinced Vince to sign him, and who AJ Styles’ theme music was originally intended for.

aj styles debuts in WWE

The Phenomenal One AJ STYLES Debuts at WWE’s 2016 Royal Rumble

by Joseph Finnegan  Aug 17, 2020

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…

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