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Big John Studd

Spotted at an airport circa ’93 — the unsung architects of wrestling’s next boom. Before the Attitude Era broke records, these New Generation stars were quietly rewriting the blueprint. Their overlooked feuds didn’t just fill airtime—they sparked a revolution.

15 Unsung Feuds of WWF’s New Generation Era

by Jason LeBlanc  Apr 22, 2025

15 top rivalries of WWF’s New Generation era that captivated fans but never got the spotlight they deserved. Wrestling nostalgia at its best!

Today in Pro Wrestling History September 22

Today in Pro Wrestling History (September 22): The Brain Makes it to Broadway

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Sep 22, 2024

Bobby Heenan makes his WWF debut at Madison Square Garden, managing Big John Studd to a controversial victory over Hulk Hogan.

Today In Pro Wrestling History June 24

Today in Pro Wrestling History (June 24): Orndorff turns on Hogan

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Jun 24, 2024

On June 24th, 1986, Paul Orndorff turned on Hulk Hogan in a shocking betrayal that ignited a legendary feud.

Today In Pro Wrestling History January 15

Today In Pro Wrestling History (Jan 15): Big John Wins the Royal Rumble

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Jan 15, 2024

Revisit the historic moment on January 15, 1989, when the WWF Royal Rumble debuted on pay-per-view, featuring Big John Studd’s victory.

Most of us know of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's blockbusters, Roddy Piper in John Carpenter's They Live, and Dave Bautista's recurring role as Drax in the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise. However, plenty of other wrestler movie appearances often fall under the radar. Here is our selection of wrestler movie appearances you may have missed!

Wrestler Movie Appearances You May Have Missed!

by Javier Ojst  Jul 5, 2023

It’s not surprising that many wrestlers have made the jump to the movie screen. Here are wrestler movie appearances you may have missed!

An alternate timeline: What if Bad News Brown won the 1989 Royal Rumble?

1989 Royal Rumble: What If Big John Studd Didn’t Win?

by Soul Tsukino  Feb 27, 2023

Big John Studd won the 1989 Royal Rumble. Through speculative fiction, we propose an entertaining alternate timeline in WWE history!

Wrestling legends Nikolai Volkoff, Walter Kowalski, and Tito Santana. Before his passing, Walter Kowalski would write stories about his time in the wrestling business. In one stand-out memoir, he shared a side not often known about his good friend Nikolai Volkoff. One tale involving Tito Santana, in particular, will have you thanking your good graces that you don’t have a Mr. Fuji-type in your friendship circle!

Nikolai Volkoff and Tito Santana – A Side Not Often Seen

by Evan Ginzburg  Jun 8, 2021

Wrestling legend Walter Kowalski shares a side not often known about Nikolai Volkoff, including a comical tale involving Tito Santana.

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