Today In Pro Wrestling History (Dec 13): Two World Champions Clash in Chicago
On December 13, SuperClash III, a historic wrestling event with Lawler vs. Von Erich, falls short of expectations despite high-profile billing.
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Unexpected Politicians: Wrestlers Who Ran for Office
Sometimes wrestling in the political ring is harder than a match in the squared circle. These wrestlers found out firsthand!
Extreme Cases of Wrestlers Protecting Their Gimmicks
These grappling greats could have, and often did, cross the line to protect their gimmicks in and out of the wrestling ring!
Yam Bag: The Night I Wrestled an Elderly Woman
Here is the tale of how I, a middle school social studies teacher by day, found myself involved in a wrestling match with an elderly…
7 WWE Hall of Fame Stories WWE Doesn’t Want You To Know!
The WWE Hall of Fame has produced infamous backstage stories and a share of bizarre moments — things WWE doesn’t want their fans to know!
United States Wrestling Association (USWA) | Wrestling Territories
The United States Wrestling Association (USWA) saw many young stars come through its doors that rattled the wrestling game to its core!
Kizarny – The Bizarre Story of His Short-Lived Time in WWE
Kizarny debuted on WWE SmackDown on October 10th, 2008. Five months later, he would be gone from the company. Here’s how it all went wrong.
Vince McMahon’s WWF and Jerry Lawler’s USWA: A Secret War!
The war between Vince McMahon and Jerry “The King” Lawler and the time Vince and several WWF stars invaded the USWA in Memphis.
Jimmy Valiant – The Story of the Handsome Boogie Woogie Man
Jimmy Valiant traveled the world as a wrestler for nearly 60 years. We look back on his career and the exciting new chapter in his…
A&E Biography of Randy Savage – Lanny Poffo Responds
Lanny Poffo: “Having now viewed the A&E Biography on my brother Macho Man Randy Savage, I have some thoughts I’d like to share.”
Sputnik Monroe | The Wrestling Rebel Who Challenged Racial Divide
The remarkable story of the grappler who tirelessly fought to end segregation in Memphis and the whole of the South, Sputnik Monroe.
30 Wrestlers You May Not Know Were Related!
A family name carries weight in wrestling. However, there have been many relations kept off TV for varying reasons. Here are many examples!
Mystery of Missing Wrestling Championship Belts
Over the years, these wrestling championship belts have either been stolen or come up missing. Many have never been recovered.
Kerry Von Erich: Devastating Final Days of ‘The Texas Tornado’
It should have been a happy time in the life of Kerry Von Erich. His wife was due to have their second child. Instead, tragedy…
Randy Savage and Bill Dundee – Their Intense Parking Lot Brawl
The real-life fight between Randy Savage and Bill Dundee was a huge part of Memphis Wrestling history. These are the events that led to their…
Andy Kaufman and Jerry Lawler – The Truth Behind Their Feud
With his feud with Jerry Lawler, Andy Kaufman changed wrestling into sports entertainment, whether he knew it or not.
Randy Savage and his Unorthodox Approach to Calling a Match
Randy Savage worked differently than many during his time in wrestling. This was often met with criticism from his peers.
Jerry Lawler on How He Joined WWE, Vince McMahon, and More
On December 3rd, 1994, an hour before WWF Superstars tapings began, the career of the king of Memphis Jerry Lawler changed forever!
Lance Russell: Remembering the Nicest Man in Wrestling
Lance Russell had a career in the wrestling business spanning six decades. Listening to him was better than being ringside!
The View From the Ring: Tales from a Wrestling Referee
After 10 years away, our writer and wrestling referee, Bobby Mathews chronicles what it was like to make a return to the indy scene.
The WWE Controversy Seldom Talked About From 1993
At Survivor Series 1993, a WWE controversy outside of the ring caused Jerry Lawler to be hastily taken off TV tapings with no explanation.