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Manny Fernandez

The Southwest Championship Wrestling (SCWF) territory, under the leadership of Joe Blanchard in San Antonio, thrived with stars such as (from left to right, row 1) Wahoo McDaniel, Manny Fernandez, Al Madril, Dale Hey (Buddy Roberts), Bobby Jaggers, Scott Casey, Bobby Fulton, Eric Embry, Chicky Starr, (row 2) Gino Hernandez, Shawn Michaels, Jose Lothario, Chavo Guerrero Sr., Tim Brooks, Bruiser Brody, Bob Sweetan, Dick Slater, (row 3) Tully Blanchard, Rudy Boy Gonzales, Terry Funk, “Playboy” Gary Hart, (top row) Joe Blanchard, and Fritz Von Erich. Artwork by Pro Wrestling Stories.

Southwest Championship Wrestling: The Wrestling Territories

by Jim Phillips  Jan 14, 2026

Southwest Championship Wrestling: Behind San Antonio’s legendary territory that launched Tully Blanchard, Gino Hernandez, and Shawn Michaels.

Today in Pro Wrestling History October 7

Today in Pro Wrestling History (October 7): Wahoo beats The Bull for the US Belt

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Oct 7, 2024

On October 7, Wahoo McDaniel defeated Manny Fernandez at the Charlotte Coliseum in a tournament final to win the NWA United States Championship.

Today In Pro Wrestling History December 31

Today In Pro Wrestling History (Dec 31): Putting an Armbar on The Iron Curtain

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Jan 2, 2024

Today in Pro Wrestling History: A significant moment in wrestling history occurred when Antonio Inoki and New Japan Wrestling organized what was billed as the…

On May 11th, 1988, Manny Fernandez faced off against Invader #3 in Puerto Rico. Decades later, fans are still talking about what happened.

The Strange Case of Manny Fernandez vs. Invader 3

by Javier Ojst  Apr 4, 2024

Two months before Bruiser Brody, something very bizarre occurred in Puerto Rico. This is the strange case of Manny Fernandez versus Invader 3

The fistfight between Blackjack Mulligan and Andre the Giant started over a game of cribbage!

Blackjack Mulligan: Fist-Fighting with Two Wrestling Legends!

by Christopher M. Hendricks  Feb 22, 2023

Blackjack Mulligan was one of the legitimate tough guys in wrestling, and these stories show just how fearless he was!

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