Chris Michaels (Bill Pierce): The WWF ‘Jobber’ Who Kept Going
Army veteran Bill Pierce (Chris Michaels) breaks silence on his WWF jobber days, revealing Undertaker secrets and the Ric Flair moment.
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50+ Unforgettable Fan Encounters with Wrestling Legends
50+ unforgettable fan encounters with wrestling legends. Heartwarming, hilarious, and wild tales revealing a rare glimpse behind the curtain!
Larry Sweeney: Wrestling’s Sweet and Sour Tragedy
“Sweet and Sour” Larry Sweeney had it all. But, his tragic fall left wrestling with one of its greatest lost legends and “What ifs?”
Brian Pillman: 13 Times He Changed Wrestling Forever
13 times Brian Pillman revolutionized pro wrestling: From innovator to Loose Cannon, see how he changed the game forever!
BrainChild: Secret Life of Bobby Heenan’s Daughter
Jessica Solt, daughter of wrestling icon Bobby “The Brain” Heenan, shares intimate details of her father’s life and career. From his early days in the…
Rick Rude: A Ravishing Wrestler with a Tragic End
Ravishing Rick Rude was one of wrestling’s most charismatic heels, but his life ended in tragedy. Learn about the man and his untimely death.
Wrestling’s Bloodline: Sam Fatu on Family, Tragedy, and Legacy
Sam Fatu—The Tonga Kid—opens up about his WWE debut at 17, witnessing Bruiser Brody’s murder, and helping cement the Anoa’i bloodline legacy.
Today in Pro Wrestling History (September 22): The Brain Makes it to Broadway
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 (September 9): Ric Flair makes his WWF debut
Relive the historic moment when Ric Flair made his shocking debut in the WWF on September 9, 1991.
Today in Pro Wrestling History (September 4): The First Monday Nitro
The historic debut of WCW Monday Nitro on September 4, 1994, where the iconic wrestling show launched with a surprise return by Lex Luger.
Today in Pro Wrestling History (August 28): Ultimate Warrior Wins the IC Title from Rick Rude
The Ultimate Warrior avenged his WrestleMania V defeat by defeating Rick Rude to win the WWF Intercontinental Championship at SummerSlam.
Today in Pro Wrestling History (July 29): The Brain Has a Big, Gold Surprise
On July 29th, 1991, Bobby “The Brain” Heenan shocked WWF fans by revealing that Ric Flair, the WCW World Champion, was joining the company.
Today in Pro Wrestling History (July 26): Dusty Rhodes Wins Third World Title
On July 26th, 1986, Dusty Rhodes defeated Ric Flair in a steel cage match to win his third and final NWA World Heavyweight Championship.
Today in Pro Wrestling History (July 18): The Brain Busters Make History on SNME
The Brain Busters made history by defeating Demolition for the WWF Tag Team Championships in a thrilling match on Saturday Night’s Main Event.
Today in Pro Wrestling History: (March 29) – Hogan Makes History
Today In Pro Wrestling History: Hulk Hogan faced Andre the Giant in front of a record-breaking 93,000 fans.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Feb 1): The Narcissist Steps into the Ring
Relive Lex Luger’s iconic 1993 WWF debut as ‘The Narcissist’ and his journey from WCW star to ‘The All American’ on this day in wrestling…
Bobby Heenan: Secret History on the Man Behind the Mic
Bobby Heenan was one of the funniest and most talented men ever to grace a wrestling show. But what was he like behind the scenes?
World Wrestling Association: WWA Indianapolis Wrestling Territory
World Wrestling Association (WWA Indianapolis) was a territory created out of rebellion with a legacy going back to the creation of the NWA.
11 Wrestling Managers Who Deserve Some Love
The following wrestling managers deserve a bit of our love by making professional wrestling exceptionally better by being a part of it!
Wrestling Manager Trios That Changed the Game in 3 Eras
These trios of wrestling managers cornered the heel market and made life miserable for babyfaces in their respective eras!
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My War Into The Crazy World of Wrestling
A middle school social studies teacher’s journey into the crazy world of professional wrestling and the wars he faced getting there.
Bobby Heenan and Nick Bockwinkel Incident in Chicago
In 1975, a terrifying situation occurred in Chicago, and Bobby Heenan, Nick Bockwinkel, and Verne Gagne were lucky to leave with their lives.
Mad Dog Vachon: An Animal in (and Out!) of the Ring
From taking on schoolboys to discovering pro wrestling off of the advice of a mafia godfather, the story of Mad Dog Vachon is quite a…
Bobby Heenan – The Gold Standard in Wrestling
We honor Bobby Heenan by sharing some memorable stories by the legend himself and by the people who knew him best.
Horror Stories of Legends Entering the Wrestling Business
Becoming a wrestler still isn’t easy – but it’s not like it once was! Discover the painful reality many wrestling legends faced early on.
Andre the Giant – 16 Unforgettable Tales Told By His Friends
Here are sixteen of the most memorable stories on the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” Andre the Giant, from the people who knew him best.
‘The Crippler’ Ray Stevens: Secret History of a Wrestling Heel
The Crippler Ray Stevens was one of the greatest heels in the history of the wrestling business. Here is his story.
Wrestling Autograph Encounters in the Late ’60s and ’70s
Renaissance man Wayne St. Wayne had many wrestling autograph encounters, even procuring scribbles from the hottest heels during a protected bygone era.
Mean Gene Okerlund: Secret History on the Man Behind the Mic
From being a singer in a hit band to becoming the voice of a generation of wrestling fans, Mean Gene Okerlund lived quite a surprising…
Why Ric Flair Left WCW for Arch-Rival WWF in 1991
Ric Flair opens up about why he shockingly abandoned WCW for arch-rival WWF in 1991, taking the NWA championship belt with him.
King Kong Bundy: Secret Tales on Wrestling’s Mischievous Giant
As it turns out, Christopher Alan Pallies, who played the bald-headed monster King Kong Bundy on screen, was quite the opposite off-camera!
Dusty Rhodes and Tully Blanchard Attempted Murder on Live TV
A close look at the events causing Dusty Rhodes to come out with a baseball bat and beat Tully Blanchard to near death on live…
Blackjack Mulligan: The Night a Fan Stabbed Him
Blackjack Mulligan was a West Texas roughneck known to take no nonsense from anybody. But on this night, he could not protect himself.
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Bobby Heenan and Ultimate Warrior – A War of Words!
Not everyone in the wrestling industry gets along. Take, for instance, the not oft-discussed hatred between Bobby Heenan and Ultimate Warrior.
Bam Bam Bigelow – “Was He a Main Eventer?” | Ask PWS
Did attitude and politics get in the way of Bam Bam Bigelow becoming a main eventer? We answer this and more in this edition of…
RIC FLAIR: The Greatest Wrestler of All Time?
Ric Flair carried himself as the champion, as the greatest wrestler of all time because he believed it, he made the fans believe it, too.
10 Wrestling Book Must-Reads (and 5 You Should Skip!)
The best wrestling memoirs are confessional and brutally honest. Here are the top 10 best wrestling book must-reads, and the 5 worst!
Meng: 15 Tales on Wrestling’s Toughest S.O.B.
He has gone by the names of Meng, Haku, Tonga Fifita, and more. He is the most terrifying man ever to step foot inside a…