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George Weingeroff spent 18 years in the ring, from sharing the ring and road with icons like Macho Man Randy Savage (seen here in the middle) to stretching rookies who underestimated him. All the while, few knew he was legally blind!

George Weingeroff: A Legally Blind Wrestler’s Secret Tale

by PW Wade  Jul 15, 2025

George Weingeroff wrestled professionally for 18 years while legally blind โ€“ a secret so well-kept that opponents refused to believe it!

Today In Pro Wrestling History July 5

Today in Pro Wrestling History (July 5): Dr. D & Terry Gordy Win WCW Tag Titles

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Jul 5, 2024

The Miracle Violence Connection (Dr. Death Steve Williams & Terry Gordy) defeated The Steiner Brothers for the WCW World Tag Team Titles.

Today In Pro Wrestling History May 30

Today in Pro Wrestling History: (May 30): Gordy is On Top of the Universe

by Pro Wrestling Stories  May 30, 2024

“The Freebird” Terry Gordy made history on this day in 1986, becoming the first-ever UWF Heavyweight Champion in a tournament victory.

Today In Pro Wrestling History April 9

Today in Pro Wrestling History: (April 9) – Jim Crockett Promotions Acquires UWF

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Apr 9, 2024

Today in Pro Wrestling History: The UWF, an influential wrestling promotion. Learn how Jim Crockett Promotions’ acquisition shaped its legacy.

Betrayal, disloyalty, and mob tactics ran rampant between Ann Gunkel and the NWA with their Battle for Atlanta!

Ann Gunkel and the NWA’s Heated Battle for Atlanta

by Javier Ojst  Jul 14, 2023

Betrayal, disloyalty, and mob tactics ran rampant between Ann Gunkel and the NWA with their Battle for Atlanta!

Manyย young men have been introduced to professional wrestling by their fathers. What follows are examples of young men who shouldn't have!

Wrestlers Who Shouldn’t Have Followed Father’s Footsteps

by Benny J. Scala  Feb 22, 2023

Manyย young men have been introduced to professional wrestling by their fathers. What follows are examples of young men who shouldn’t have!

Ultimate Warrior and Sting on Their Broken Relationship

by Matt Pender  May 22, 2025

Ultimate Warrior and Sting started out in the business together in 1985 but never spoke highly of one another after. Here, both men tell all.

Long before he became "Mr. Wonderful," Paul Orndorff was a burgeoning star across various sports.

Paul Orndorff – His Legendary Life Before Wrestling

by Ron Matejko  Jul 7, 2022

Years before WWF vignettes aired Mr. Perfect excelling at various sports, “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff was doing the same, only for real!

Mark Madden - His Controversial Career in Pro Wrestling

Mark Madden – His Controversial Career in Pro Wrestling

by Stosh Jonjak  Jan 10, 2023

Provoking feuds is an art form Mark Madden turned into a job in pro wrestling. It was that same ability that would ultimately doom his…

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