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Wrestling Returns that Left Fans Shocked

13 Wrestling Returns that Left Fans in a Frenzy

by Kevin Tanza  Oct 9, 2025

Discover 13 memorable wrestling returns. From surprise entrances to emotional homecomings, these moments had fans on their feet!

25 Pro Wrestling Feuds Cut Short By Real Drama

by Jason LeBlanc  Sep 16, 2025

These 25 pro wrestling storylines were cut short by injuries, politics, and creative changes that left fans wanting more of a payoff.

Discover 7 untold triumphs and disasters inside WWEโ€™s Elimination Chamber. From career-ending injuries to legendary victories revealed.

7 Elimination Chamber Moments That Broke WWE

by Joseph Finnegan  Sep 8, 2025

Discover 7 untold triumphs and disasters inside WWEโ€™s Elimination Chamber. From career-ending injuries to legendary victories revealed.

From the real-life wrestler who helped shape Supermanโ€™s iconic look to WCWโ€™s โ€œBig Poppa Pumpโ€ flaunting the Man of Steelโ€™s logo, and the late Ashley Massaro battling in Smallville, Superman and wrestling have collided in fascinating ways for decades!

Wrestlingโ€™s Superman Secret: 12 Untold Crossover Tales

by Tim Buckler  Aug 12, 2025

Superman and wrestling collide in 12 mind-blowing crossovers spanning decades. Discover hidden connections and untold stories!

Discover 18 modern pro wrestling championship belts that define today's craft, rivaling the legendary designs of wrestling's golden era!

18 Wrestling Championship Belts That Shine in Modern Era

by Kevin Tanza  Jul 23, 2025

Discover 18 modern pro wrestling championship belts that define today’s craft, rivaling the legendary designs of wrestling’s golden era!

Discover the fifteen most talked-about WrestleMania match finishes, including upsets, betrayals, and moments that divide fans to this day.

15 WrestleMania Endings That Sparked Backlash

by Jason LeBlanc  Jul 16, 2025

Discover the most talked-about WrestleMania match finishes, including upsets, betrayals, and moments that divided the WWE fanbase.

Sheldon Goldberg, founder of New England Championship Wrestling and a guiding force in the early careers of stars like John Cena and Mercedes Monรฉ (formerly Sasha Banks), presents The Last Fall, an unflinching debut novel that pulls you behind the curtain of professional wrestling. Discover the raw, emotional journey of a man shaped by the ring and the scars that never healed.

The Last Fall by Sheldon Goldberg: Honest Wrestling Book Review

by Evan Ginzburg  Jul 1, 2025

We give our honest review of The Last Fall by NECW founder Sheldon Goldberg, who helped launch wrestling stars John Cena and Sasha Banks.

From attending The Undertakerโ€™s first wedding to heartfelt moments with legends like Yokozuna, here are 50 unforgettable fan encounters with wrestlers.

50+ Unforgettable Fan Encounters with Wrestling Legends

by Javier Ojst  Aug 15, 2025

50+ unforgettable fan encounters with wrestling legends. Heartwarming, hilarious, and wild tales revealing a rare glimpse behind the curtain!

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!

With decades of ring experience, Sabu is a game-changer and a legend of the ring.

Sabu Is Gone, But His Pain-Filled Legacy Remains

by Javier Ojst  May 15, 2025

Remembering Sabu, who bared his heart about his uncle (The Original Sheik), Ric Flair, Vince McMahon, and the death of his girlfriend.

Pro Wrestling Stories had the privilege of interviewing director David Ayer (Training Day, Suicide Squad) and stunt coordinator Eddie Fernandez (The Batman, Hobbs & Shaw) to discuss Jason Stathamโ€™s portrayal of Levon Cade in A Working Man. Discover how pro wrestlingโ€™s storytelling DNA inspired this #1 box office hit, blending brutal action with compelling drama.

Stathamโ€™s A Working Man: How Wrestling Tactics Beat Snow White

by Evan Ginzburg  Apr 3, 2025

Jason Stathamโ€™s A Working Man topped Disneyโ€™s Snow White at #1. Discover how wrestling-inspired storytelling fueled its box office success.

16 WWE Records Most Fans Don't Know About!

16 WWE Records Most Fans Don’t Know About!

by Braeden Farrell  Feb 5, 2025

With no offseason in wrestling, WWE Records are getting broken every year โ€” records most fans aren’t even aware of. We’re here to change that!

Vince McMahon and His Chaotic Injury at 2005's Royal Rumble

Vince McMahon and His Chaotic Injury at 2005’s Royal Rumble

by Braeden Farrell  Feb 3, 2025

Chaotic endings make great television. The unplanned Vince McMahon injuryย suffered at the 2005 Royal Rumble is a perfect example of this!

Professional wrestling around Christmastime isn't just about high-flying moves and body slams. Explore the twelve most iconic and surprising wrestling moments that took place around Christmas, where the festive spirit and ring energy collided in an unforgettable way!

13 Christmas Wrestling Moments: The Good, Bad & Bizarre

by Kevin Tanza  Dec 16, 2024

Discover the 13 most iconic wrestling moments that took place on Christmas, including the time Santa won a WWE championship title!

Since Ghostbusters hit theaters in 1984, its supernatural influence has crossed paths with pro wrestling in more unexpected ways than youโ€™d imagine!

When Ghostbusters Met Pro Wrestling: 10 Unlikely Moments

by Tim Buckler  Oct 17, 2024

Since Ghostbusters hit the movies in 1984, its influence has crossed paths with pro wrestling more times than you might imagine!

Pee-wee Hermanโ€™s WWE moments, from fist-bumping The Rock to being lifted by Big Show, marked an unexpected crossover into professional wrestling.

Pee-wee Herman’s Unlikely Pro Wrestling Crossover

by Marc Madison  Oct 2, 2024

Pee-wee Hermanโ€™s surprising WWE crossover left a lasting mark. Discover his hidden impact and how he won over fans and Superstars alike.

Flowing drinks, a private jet, and a shocking brawl with the boss - the wild story of Kofi Kingston vs. Vince McMahon!

Kofi Kingston and Vince McMahon Fight: Secret Details

by JP Zarka  Sep 20, 2024

A casual joke escalated when Kofi Kingston, fueled by liquid courage, challenged Vince McMahon to a fight on an airport tarmac in 2010.

Today In Pro Wrestling History July 25

Today in Pro Wrestling History (July 25): Punk Returns for the Gold

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Jul 25, 2024

WWE Monday Night RAW erupted on July 25th, 2011, when CM Punk returned with the WWE Championship, creating a chaotic title situation.

From underdogs to legends: Discover 13 unexpected instances where mid-card wrestlers stepped into the main-event spotlight of WWE PPVs.

13 Times Mid-Carders Main-Evented a WWE PPV

by Kevin Tanza  Jun 15, 2024

From underdogs to legends: Discover 13 unexpected instances where mid-card wrestlers stepped into the main-event spotlight of WWE PPVs.

In professional wrestling, promos are often just as vital as the in-ring action. From fiery rants born out of real-life frustrations to emotional confessions, in these ten unforgettable wrestling promos with their own secret backstory, the boundary between persona and reality led to some truly iconic moments!

Hidden Secret Behind 10 Unforgettable Wrestling Promos!

by Aaron Young  Jan 11, 2024

From Steve Austin to Roman Reigns, explore 10 unforgettable wrestling promos and the hidden secret story behind them!

Pro wrestling comes with many tales of heartbreak outside the ring. These 21 wholesome WWE pictures prove brightness beyond the shadows!

21 Wholesome WWE Pictures Proving Dreams Come True!

by Tim Buckler  Nov 6, 2023

Pro wrestling comes with many tales of heartbreak outside the ring. These 21 wholesome WWE pictures prove brightness beyond the shadows!

There are few moves as devastating as the knee strike. Learn its fascinating history and the best examples of it in pro wrestling.

Knee Strike: Its History and Devastating Examples in Wrestling

by Logan Medenica  May 2, 2023

Discover the riveting story behind one of the most powerful moves in wrestling: the knee strike. From its origins to jaw-dropping examples!

You can find about anything on WWE Shop, from quality merchandise to straight-up oddities. We've done some digging and found some of the strangest ones!

WWE Shop: 8 of the Most Bizarre Items Ever Sold!

by Ethan Absler  Mar 3, 2023

You can find about anything on WWE Shop, from quality merch to straight-up oddities. We’ve done digging and found some of the strangest ones!

John Cena and CM Punk battle at WWE Money In The Bank 2011.

John Cena and CM Punk: A Feud In (and Out) of the Ring

by Joseph Finnegan  Jan 30, 2023

Classic feuds have elements of reality. Such was the case with John Cena and CM Punk. Feelings portrayed on TV were not far from the…

Every so often, WWE will shock and awe fans (even if it means purposely fooling them)! Here are ten times WWE trolled their viewers.

10 Surprising Moments WWE Deceived Their Fans

by Ethan Absler  Feb 3, 2023

WWE has had many shocking moments over the years. Learn about the times they purposely deceived their fans (you won’t believe the stories)!

Vince McMahon, Ric Flair, and the story behind the first WWE Draft on March 25th, 2002.

WWE Draft: The Inside Story Behind the First Brand Split

by Aaron Young  Aug 23, 2022

Those involved in 2002 share the reasonings behind the fateful decision behind one of their most debatable moves: the WWE Draft!

From the tragic ending for one particular wrestling turtle to the many superstars like John Cena, Sheamus, and Kevin Nash who've got in on the act, here are six times the wrestling world harnessed the turtle power of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Wrestling Connection!

by Tim Buckler  Aug 24, 2022

From tragic endings to wrestling superstars, here are 7 times wrestling harnessed the turtle power of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!

From former champions, Money in the Bank winners, to wrestlers who shared a stable with Hall of Fame superstars, these ten wrestlers had shown promise but were out of a job with WWE before reaching their full potential.

Wrestlers Who Didnโ€™t Quite Reach Their Potential in WWE

by Aaron Young  Dec 31, 2022

From former champs to Money in the Bank winners, these wrestlers showed promise but were out of WWE before reaching their full potential.

Ian Matthew Harper (aka Colonel Harper) opens up about his war into the crazy world of professional wrestling! [Photos by Jenn Moore. Copyright: World Wrestling Alliance]

My War Into The Crazy World of Wrestling

by Ian Matthew Harper  Feb 2, 2022

A middle school social studies teacher’s journey into the crazy world of professional wrestling and the wars he faced getting there.

Roddy Piper (Nada) and Keith David (Frank) in They Live.

They Live Fight Scene: Secret Behind Cinema’s Greatest Brawl

by Tim Buckler  Feb 16, 2023

Roddy Piper and Keith David created magic in just six minutes during their They Live fight scene, and it was all thanks to pro wrestling.

John Morrison (then known as Johnny Nitro) with Melina. WWE SummerSlam Tour, Melbourne, Australia, August 5th, 2006.

John Morrison | His Up and Down First Run in WWE

by Si Powell  Aug 11, 2021

The first run in WWE for John Morrison was full of athletic exploits, name changes, and a controversy that soon led to his release.

10 Masked Wrestlers Whose Identities Were Quite Obvious!

10 Masked Wrestlers Whose Identities Were Quite Obvious!

by Griffin Kaye  Dec 23, 2023

Here are ten of our favorite examples of wrestlers donning a mask to conceal their identity. As you’ll find, they weren’t fooling anybody!

Edge, Trish Stratus, John Cena, and more share memorable stories from their time on the road!

Dual Identities: Secret Life of Wrestlers on the Road

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Feb 13, 2023

Shocking tales from Edge, Trish Stratus, John Cena, and more: the most interesting wrestling stories take place away from the public eye!

United States Championship | 10 Longest-Reigning Champs

by Griffin Kaye  May 26, 2022

The United States Championship has been held by many memorable legends. Here are the ten longest-reigning US Champions in combined days.

When Triple H made a controversial joke about Lilian Garcia, it did not sit well with Mick Foley, who was watching from home.

Monday Night SmackDown! How a Volcano Forced Big Changes

by Braeden Farrell  Feb 20, 2023

This natural disaster added further problems to an already challenging time on the road for the Monday Night RAW crew in 2010!

Chris Jericho and John Cena share the heartwarming tale of their time together in Alaska.

Chris Jericho on John Cena’s Unexpected Rescue in Alaska

by JP Zarka  Jan 25, 2023

John Cena tucking Chris Jericho into bed at night in cozy Alaska sounds like the stuff of fan fiction. However, this wasn’t fantasy!

Among het memorable WWE Money in the Bank cash-ins have been moments best forgotten! Discover its surprising history.

Uncovering The Secret of WWE’s Money in the Bank

by Christopher King  Apr 12, 2023

Among het memorable WWE Money in the Bank cash-ins have been moments best forgotten! Discover its surprising history.

Take an in-depth look into the life and 25-year-plus wrestling career of WWE's unsung hero, Charles Robinson.

Charles Robinson – WWE’s Unsung Hero in Black and White

by Christopher King  Jun 24, 2021

Charles Robinson has traveled a unique path to get to where he is today and plays an integral role in WWE. Here is his unsung…

15 Celebrities You May Not Know Were Wrestling Fans!

15 Celebrities You May Not Know Were Wrestling Fans!

by Darren Paltrowitz  Jun 9, 2023

Wrestling is a mainstream form of entertainment that attracts followers from all walks of life including these 15 celebrity wrestling fans.

RVD drops down to his knees after defeating John Cena as Paul Heyman awards him the WWE Championship at ECW One Night Stand 2006.

RVD vs John Cena | The Unthinkable Occurs at ECW One Night Stand 2006

by Joseph Finnegan  Nov 18, 2019

On June 11th, 2006, fans witnessed RVD vs John Cena for the WWE Championship at ECW One Night Stand. Fans were not prepared to witness…

The infamous catchphrase "You can't see me!" by John Cena has been given the meme treatment over the years. Here is the backstory behind this catchy yet bizarre catchphrase.

John Cena – “You Can’t See Me!” | The Taunt’s Surprising Origin

by Braeden Farrell  Sep 13, 2021

“You can’t see me!” How an inside joke led to the creation of one of wrestling’s most infamous catchphrases for John Cena.

The arrest of Rob Van Dam with Sabu could not have come at a worse time for RVD.

Rob Van Dam: The Arrest That Changed RVD’s Career

by JP Zarka  Mar 9, 2023

Rob Van Dam and Sabu were in a world of trouble on July 1st, 2006. The arrest could not have happened at a worse time…

BROCK LESNAR Return: Coming Back to WWE in 2012

by Joseph Finnegan  Nov 7, 2019

When word got out in 2012 about a Brock Lesnar return to WWE after stints in the NFL, UFC and NJPW, the WWE fan base…

The Arrival of Sami Zayn in WWE

by Joseph Finnegan  Aug 24, 2022

Sami Zayn arrived onto the WWE answering John Cena’s U.S. Open Challenge, where he put his U.S. Championship up for grabs.

Savio Vega - His Memorable Reddit 'Ask Me Anything' Session

Savio Vega – His Memorable Reddit ‘Ask Me Anything’ Session

by JP Zarka  Sep 23, 2020

For one fan, Savio Vega gave him his moment to shine by finally answering a question that has been building up for over a year.

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