Evelyn Stevens: Wrestling Star’s Path from Gold to Darkness
Evelyn Stevens soared in women’s wrestling, then vanished. Discover the untold twists behind her championship legacy and fate.
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Chief Don Eagle: Haunting Secrets of Wrestler’s Mysterious Death
Chief Don Eagle was a native American wrestling pioneer, remembered for screwjob finishes and an unsolved death that still begs answers.
Billy Jack Haynes: From WWE Hero to Accused Killer
Once an ’80s WWE star, Billy Jack Haynes hid a world of trauma, conspiracy, and murder claims. Discover the shocking truth behind the legend.
Chris Benoit’s Hidden Life: A Downfall Some Saw Coming
WCW announcer David Penzer reveals chilling details about the tragic events surrounding Chris Benoit and the signs some saw coming.
Today in Pro Wrestling History (July 16): The Stabbing of Bruiser Brody
On this day in 1988, wrestling legend Bruiser Brody was tragically stabbed in Puerto Rico. Learn about his untimely death.
Tommy Dreamer and His Terrifying Plan to Murder Paul Heyman
The devotion Tommy Dreamer had toward ECW took a sinister turn: he plotted to murder his mentor Paul Heyman before taking things further.
Iron Sheik: A Daughter’s Murder, a Father’s Vengeance
The Iron Sheik suffered awful tragedy in 2003 – the heartbreaking murder of his daughter, Marissa. He soon decided he would kill her murderer.
Buffalo Jim Barrier: His Shocking, Unsolved Death
Buffalo Jim Barrier was a fun-loving wrestling promoter, business owner, and Las Vegas mainstay until his grim and unsolved death in Motel 6.
Mark Tendler: Murder at the Crazy Clown
Memories of old-school wrestling often come with a warm, nostalgic glow. But the tale of Mark Tendler has a dark and deadly finale.
The Strange Case of Manny Fernandez vs. Invader 3
Two months before Bruiser Brody, something very bizarre occurred in Puerto Rico. This is the strange case of Manny Fernandez versus Invader 3
Wrestler Nanjo Singh and His Wife’s Brutal Murder
Pro wrestling has had many tragedies, but this tragic tale in Canada involving Nanjo Singh and his wife may be one of the lesser known.
Sam Sheppard – How a Murder Inspired a Wrestling Career
Sam Sheppard was convicted of murder in 1954. He’d later wrestle, where his anatomical knowledge inspired a popular Attitude Era move!
Rockin’ Rebel: Wrestling’s Shocking Unspoken Murder
Wrestler Rockin’ Rebel likely would have gone down in obscurity had it not been for the horrific real-life acts he would commit in 2018.
Bruiser Bedlam: Wrestler Ion Croitoru’s Secret Life of Crime
Peers described Ion Croitoru (Johnny K-9, Bruiser Bedlam) as the happiest guy in the locker room. His life would lead to a tragic conclusion.
‘The Messiah’ William Welch: Secret Behind Heinous Home Attack
When “The Messiah” William Welch was rushed to the hospital in 2002, his injuries were not from a match but a heinous attack in his…
Chris Benoit: The Darkness Behind ‘The Crippler’
From the Hart Family Dungeon to his unimaginable final days, this is the story of Chris Benoit, the man they called “The Crippler.”
Lucha Libre | 5 Dark Stories With Questions Unanswered
Behind the scenes, Lucha Libre (Mexican professional wrestling) has dark stories of murder, the supernatural, and the unforgivable.