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Hiro Matsuda

Three Generations of Professional Wrestlers: From left to right- Steve Nelson's grandmother, Ann LaVerne; mother, Marie LaVerne; father, Gordon Nelson (in one of his many masked personas); and Steve Nelson as a child, a champion wrestler, and today.

Steve Nelson: 3rd Gen Wrestler’s Tales of Unsung Wrestling Family

by Javier Ojst  Apr 17, 2024

Dive into the secret saga of third-gen wrestler Steve Nelson, where blood, sweat, and untold family tales collide in and out of the ring!

"It was funny to us, but it wasnโ€™t funny to Little Tokyo!" Former NWA President Bruce Tharpe opens up about life after Billy Corgan purchased the NWA in 2017, who scared him most off-camera, a wrestling rib that went too far for a former wrestler, and more!

Bruce Tharpe: Rare Look Into His Life After the NWA

by JP Zarka  Apr 26, 2023

In this exclusive interview, Bruce Tharpe, former president of NWA, opens up about his life after years of silence.

From Iron Mike Discord during his debut in 1972 to becoming one of the top stars in the business during the โ€™70s and โ€™80s as the "Universal Heartthrob" Austin Idol.

Austin Idol: From McCord To Discord

by Benny J. Scala  Mar 7, 2023

Austin Idol underwent many changes and was in demand, often calling his own shots. But what if he had taken Vince McMahon Sr.’s advice?

"So, you want to be a wrestler?" Left: Stu Hart stretches a new wrestling recruit in the infamous Hart Dungeon. Right: A new batch of pro wrestling students absorb life lessons and fundamentals during training.

Want To Be a Wrestler? – Lessons in Wrestling and Life

by Jim Phillips  Mar 10, 2023

Want to be a wrestler? Sit under the learning tree as we discover that wrestling is much more than just a vehicle to fame and…

"The Tempest" Delfino Epindola Serrano.

The Tempest – The Unusual Story of an Often Forgotten Luchador

by Javier Ojst  Jan 10, 2023

Had it not been for a vision in a dream long after his passing, these stories on superstar luchador The Tempest would have been lost…

Paul Orndorff and B. Brian Blair early in their professional wrestling careers.

Brian Blair on Paul Orndorff, Shoot Fights, Ribs, and More!

by Benny J. Scala  Jan 10, 2023

Brian Blair opens up about Paul Orndorff, The Cauliflower Alley Club, rib stories, and five times he got into brutal shoot fights.

'70s Florida-based rock band Ruckus featured the future Hulk Hogan on bass.

Uncovering the Facts About the Musical Past of Hulk Hogan

by JP Zarka  Mar 3, 2023

Hulk Hogan used to play bass in a band called Ruckus. Little did he realize how much his life would change after playing a gig…

Hiro Matsuda - The Man Who Broke Hulk Hogan's Leg!

Hiro Matsuda: The Man Who Broke Hulk Hogan’s Leg!

by Javier Ojst  May 15, 2024

Who was Hiro Matsuda and what were the events that shaped the man who Hulk Hogan claims broke his leg on his first day of…

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