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Baffling, brilliant, and unforgettable — explore the wild ride of Larry Zbyszko, from Bruno’s betrayal to “Living Legend” status in wrestling.

Larry Zbyszko: Boo On Me – His Secret Tale

by Benny J. Scala  May 8, 2025

Baffling, brilliant, and unforgettable — explore the wild ride of Larry Zbyszko, from Bruno’s betrayal to “Living Legend” status in wrestling.

On January 18, 1971, Ivan Koloff shocked the world by pinning Bruno Sammartino at Madison Square Garden, ending his historic 2,803-day reign as WWWF Champion. Yet for 54 years, WWE failed to honor “The Russian Bear” with a proper Hall of Fame induction—until quietly placing him in the Legacy Wing in 2025, eight years after his death. We ask: Too little, too late?

Ivan Koloff’s WWE Hall of Fame Shame: Too Little, Too Late?

by Evan Ginzburg  Apr 17, 2025

Ivan Koloff finally joins WWE Hall of Fame after years of snubs. Did the man who ended Bruno’s reign deserve better than the Legacy Wing?

Ivan Koloff, Boris Zhukov, and Nikolai Volkoff: Among 10 Non-Russian legends who brought the iconic Russian heel persona to life!

10 Non-Russian Wrestlers Who Played Russian Villains

by Griffin Kaye  Apr 17, 2025

These ten wrestlers (all non-Russians) have portrayed the role of a Russian heel to varying success levels over the years.

Today in Pro Wrestling History September 29

Today in Pro Wrestling History (September 29): Flair and the Andersons trap Dusty Rhodes

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Sep 29, 2024

A shocking betrayal occurs at Starrcade as Ric Flair, Ole Anderson, and Arn Anderson turn on Dusty Rhodes and form the legendary Four Horsemen stable.

Today in Pro Wrestling History (August 17): The Russian Nightmare Takes the US Gol

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Aug 17, 2024

Relive the epic showdown between Nikita Koloff and Magnum T.A. as they battled it out in a best-of-seven series for the NWA United States Heavyweight…

Wrestlers are very proud of the personas they embrace. The most devoted will even stay in character in public. These grappling greats could have, and often did, cross the line to protect their gimmicks in and out of the wrestling ring!

Extreme Cases of Wrestlers Protecting Their Gimmicks

by Griffin Kaye  Apr 8, 2025

These grappling greats could have, and often did, cross the line to protect their gimmicks in and out of the wrestling ring!

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.

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