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Jesse Ventura

From Hookers to Houses to Dusty Finishes: Unlock the Secret Language That Once Ruled the Ring!

36 Pro Wrestling Terms You Rarely Hear Anymore

by Jason LeBlanc  May 13, 2025

Unlock the secret code of 36 pro wrestling terms rarely heard today and the hidden meanings behind the lingo that once ruled the ring!

US President Donald Trumpโ€™s decades-long relationship with Vince McMahon and WWE has intertwined business, entertainment, and politics. Photo Credit: WWE. Artwork by Pro Wrestling Stories.

President Donald Trump & The McMahonsโ€™ Secret WWE Empire

by JP Zarka  Jan 21, 2025

US President Donald Trumpโ€™s complex WWE journey with thee McMahonsโ€”from WrestleMania to his Hall of Fame induction, and beyond.

From cult classics to campy thrills, discover 10 scary movies where wrestlers take the spotlightโ€”one even called โ€œthe worst film ever made!โ€

10 Scary Movies Where Wrestlers Took the Spotlight

by Tim Buckler  Oct 29, 2024

From cult classics to campy thrills, discover 10 scary movies where wrestlers take the spotlightโ€”one even called โ€œthe worst film ever made!โ€

Bob Backlund, Jerry Lawler, and Ric Flairโ€”wrestling legends who tried their hand in politics. Though each took a shot at public office, their journeys highlight the unpredictable and often ruthless nature of the political world.

7 Wrestlers Turned Politicians: Who Succeeded, Who Failed?

by Bobby Mathews  Oct 18, 2024

Sometimes wrestling in the political ring is harder than a match in the squared circle.ย  These 7 wrestlers found out firsthand!

The original, calculated betrayal by Vince McMahon: How he and The Fabulous Moolah conspired to double-cross Wendi Richter in 1985.

Vince McMahonโ€™s First Screwjob: Wendi Richterโ€™s Fall

by JP Zarka  Oct 2, 2024

Before the Montreal Screwjob, Vince McMahon orchestrated a 1985 betrayal of Wendi Richter by The Fabulous Moolah, which changed WWE history.

Today in Pro Wrestling History September 22

Today in Pro Wrestling History (September 22): The Brain Makes it to Broadway

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Sep 22, 2024

Bobby Heenan makes his WWF debut at Madison Square Garden, managing Big John Studd to a controversial victory over Hulk Hogan.

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Today in Pro Wrestling History (August 28): Ultimate Warrior Wins the IC Title from Rick Rude

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Aug 28, 2024

The Ultimate Warrior avenged his WrestleMania V defeat by defeating Rick Rude to win the WWF Intercontinental Championship at SummerSlam.

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Today in Pro Wrestling History (August 22): Governor Ventura Watches Over Mankind

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Aug 22, 2024

Relive the shocking moment when Mankind captured the WWF Championship at SummerSlam 1999 in a Triple Threat match.

Today In Pro Wrestling History July 18

Today in Pro Wrestling History (July 18): The Brain Busters Make History on SNME

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Jul 18, 2024

The Brain Busters made history by defeating Demolition for the WWF Tag Team Championships in a thrilling match on Saturday Night’s Main Event.

Most of us know of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's blockbusters, Roddy Piper in John Carpenter's They Live, and Dave Bautista's recurring role as Drax in the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise. However, plenty of other wrestler movie appearances often fall under the radar. Here is our selection of wrestler movie appearances you may have missed!

Wrestler Movie Appearances You May Have Missed!

by Javier Ojst  Jul 5, 2023

It’s not surprising that many wrestlers have made the jump to the movie screen. Here are wrestler movie appearances you may have missed!

Wrestling Union - Failed Attempts and a History of Blackballing by WWE

Wrestling Union – Failed Attempts and a History of Blackballing by WWE

by Javier Ojst  Apr 21, 2023

Many professional wrestlers have attempted to form a wrestling union but were met with failure. Some were blackballed completely.

Adrian Adonis over the years.

Adrian Adonis: His Remarkable Career and Tragic End

by Jim Phillips  Mar 10, 2023

Adrian Adonis was audacious, arrogant, and truly one of the best. Sadly, he’d perish in a freak accident. This is his unforgettable story.

Roddy Piper - From The Streets to the Big Time

Roddy Piper – From The Streets to the Big Time

by Rob Ireland  Jan 10, 2023

Roddy Piper found wrestling as a means to get off the streets. He would soon make a name himself in wrestling, Hollywood, and beyond.

Vince McMahon was hopelessly in love. And after just one phone call, McMahon was rendered powerless to his fancied mystery man. What McMahon's heart wanted was Evel Knievel. What he got was a disaster!

Vince McMahon and Evel Knievelโ€™s Doomed Partnership

by Stosh Jonjak  May 21, 2025

In 1974, Vince McMahon bet big on Evel Knievel… and it nearly ruined him. A fiery stunt, a riot, and a lesson that shaped his…

Once a dynamic duo on WWF commentary in the 1980s, Jesse Ventura and Vince McMahon have had a love-hate relationship over the years.

Jesse Ventura – How He Sued Vince McMahon (and Won)

by JP Zarka  Jan 10, 2023

Jesse Ventura is one of the few to take Vince McMahon to court and win. As a result, McMahon made a vow he ultimately didn’t…

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