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Bob Backlund

Witnessing History: Bob Backlund’s Best Live Bouts

by Evan Ginzburg

Ten of the best Bob Backlund matches we saw live before, during, and after his 5-plus-year run as WWWF World Heavyweight Champion.

Andre the Giant

A Blast From The Past: Remembering Andre the Giant’s Best Matches

by Evan Ginzburg

At WrestleMania 3, Hulk Hogan faced off against a nearly immobile Andre the Giant, breaking box office records. But how did Andre fare prior?

7 Unexpected Politicians: Wrestlers Who Ran for Office

by Bobby Mathews

Sometimes wrestling in the political ring is harder than a match in the squared circle. These wrestlers found out firsthand!

Wrestling in the Dark: 6 Moments Wrestlers Were Blinded

by Benny J. Scala

“The eyes are the windows to the soul!” Here we look at several examples of incidents where wrestlers were blinded in or out of the…

In the prime of Andre the Giant's career, Evan Ginzburg from Pro Wrestling Stories had the privilege of witnessing some of his most memorable matches. Below are twelve of his finest performances!

Witnessing History: Andre the Giant’s 12 Best Matches

by Evan Ginzburg

At WrestleMania 3, a near immobile Andre the Giant broke box office records vs Hulk Hogan. But how did he stack up in the ring…

WWWF World Champion Superstar Billy Graham attracts looks of awe from envious fans.

Superstar Billy Graham: Uncovering the Untold Truths of His Life

by Javier Ojst

The story of Superstar Billy Graham is of life and death and health; it’s not so much a pro wrestling story. This goes way beyond…

The WWE Legends Iron Sheik A&E Biography documentary follows the journey of one of wrestling's most legendary heels.

Iron Sheik A&E Biography: An Honest Review

by Evan Ginzburg

Learn if the Iron Sheik A&E Biography captured his story well in this documentary review by an award-winning wrestling documentarian.

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

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!

Sometimes wrestling in the political ring is harder than a match in the squared circle.  These wrestlers found out firsthand—some succeeded, some got close, while others didn't quite make it over the ropes and failed miserably!

Unexpected Politicians: Wrestlers Who Ran for Office

by Bobby Mathews

Sometimes wrestling in the political ring is harder than a match in the squared circle.  These wrestlers found out firsthand!

Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon had a well-known lack of interest in working with other major promotions. However, the forbidden door between the WWE and NJPW (New Japan Pro Wrestling) has opened intermittently over the past fifty years. And each time that door opened, something uncommon occurred, moments WWE refuse to acknowledge.

WWE and NJPW: Their On-Again, Off-Again Relationship

by Aarij Arifeen

WWE and NJPW have had on-and-off partnerships over the years. Each time the forbidden door opens between the two, something uncommon occurs!

At Madison Square Garden on January 23rd, 1984, Hulk Hogan defeated The Iron Sheik to win the WWF World Heavyweight Championship for the first time, thus igniting the craze soon known as Hulkamania!

The Iron Sheik-Hulk Hogan Match That Changed Wrestling Forever

by Chris Dreibelbis

In 1984, a hero defeated a foreign foe to create Hulkamania in the WWE. Hulk Hogan and Iron Sheik had it set. But it almost…

Pro Wrestling Stories reviews Bob Backlund: From All-American Boy to Professional Wrestling’s World Champion.

Bob Backlund Book: An Honest Take

by Evan Ginzburg

Bob Backlund covers it all in his book. Though is it worth the time investment? We cover the good, bad, and ugly, sharing our honest…

The eyes are the windows to the soul!" What follows are several examples of incidents where wrestlers were blinded in or out of the ring!

6 Times Professional Wrestlers Were Blinded

by Benny J. Scala

“The eyes are the windows to the soul!” What follows are several examples of incidents where wrestlers were blinded in or out of the ring!

Bob Backlund had some incredible matches before, during, and after his legendary WWWF Championship reign.

Witnessing History: Bob Backlund’s Best Live Bouts

by Evan Ginzburg

Here are ten of the best Bob Backlund matches we saw live before, during, and after his 5-plus-year run as WWWF World Heavyweight Champion.

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!

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

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

Recapturing the Magic of WWE’s WWWF Years

by Evan Ginzburg

The World Wide Wrestling Federation was the golden age of professional wrestling. Experience the excitement and nostalgia of WWE’s WWWF era!

From being homeless and sleeping in his car, eating tuna from a can, and having to defeat up to nine fans from the crowd before the matches each night to keep his spot on the card, Bob Backlund faced harsh challenges at the start of his career. However, with a positive mental attitude, grit, and unbridled determination, he grew to become a true gentleman and a champion in every sense of the word.

Bob Backlund – Humble Beginnings to Championship Gold

by Javier Ojst

Bob Backlund paid his dues by sleeping in his car, eating tuna from a can, and defeating up to 9 fans from the crowd a…

David Sammartino and The Phantom Submission: One of Wrestling’s Most Surprising Upsets

7 Wrestling Upsets That Left Fans Shocked and Confused

by Javier Ojst

“Things did not go to plan!” Here are seven upset victories that took place in the ring that left wrestling fans shocked and confused.

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!

Bret Hart and Bob Backlund | Their Feud and Hart's Most Hated Match

Bret Hart and Bob Backlund | Their Feud and Hart’s Most Hated Match

by Pro Wrestling Stories

Bret Hart refers to this match with Bob Backlund as his worst of all time. Here’s what these 2 legends have to say about their…

Pedro Morales proudly holds the WWWF (WWE) Heavyweight Championship above his head.

Pedro Morales – WWE’s Neglected Champion

by Bobby Mathews

Pedro Morales was the first-ever triple crown champion in WWE though is rarely acknowledged by WWE despite his place in company history.

WWE Greatest Royal Rumble Fluke Finish – A Throwback to a Classic

by Bobby Mathews

The fluke finish fans saw at the WWE Greatest Royal Rumble in April of 2018 was a throwback to a classic, and here’s why.

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