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The dramatic transformation of Billy Jack Haynes: from ’80s musclebound wrestling star to a man now facing the most serious accusations of his life.

Billy Jack Haynes: From WWE Hero to Accused Killer

by Griffin Kaye  Jul 7, 2025

Once an ’80s WWE star, Billy Jack Haynes hid a world of trauma, conspiracy, and murder claims. Discover the shocking truth behind the legend.

WCW’s first Halloween Havoc in 1989 teetered on the edge of disaster until The Great Muta emerged as an unexpected hero!

The Night The Great Muta Saved Halloween Havoc

by JP Zarka  Oct 30, 2024

In 1989, WCW’s first Halloween Havoc promised thrills–but not like this. Disaster struck, and The Great Muta emerged as the unlikely hero!

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.

Explore 10 of the hottest pro wrestling feuds of the 1960s and '70s that captivated fans, raked in money, and even inspired riots!

10 Hottest Pro Wrestling Feuds of the ’60s & ’70s

by Rick Fields  Sep 27, 2024

Explore 10 of the hottest pro wrestling feuds of the 1960s and ’70s that captivated fans, raked in money, and even inspired riots!

WCW’s Black Scorpion storyline promised mystery but delivered failure. Explore the disaster that almost derailed Sting’s first title reign.

The Black Scorpion: WCW’s Great Unmasking Failure

by Javier Ojst  Sep 16, 2024

WCW’s Black Scorpion storyline promised mystery but delivered failure. Explore the disaster that almost derailed Sting’s first title reign.

Today in Pro Wrestling History (July 14): Black Saturday

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Jul 14, 2024

Vince McMahon’s takeover of WCW’s Saturday night timeslot on TBS sparked outrage from wrestling fans. Learn about “Black Saturday”.

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Today In Pro Wrestling History (Feb 28): Hansen & Anderson Beat the Briscos for the Belts

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Feb 28, 2024

Ole Anderson & Stan Hansen controversially defeat the Brisco Brothers for the NWA Tag Team Titles. Learn about this historic 1982 match.

The Four Horsemen (Ole Anderson, Arn Anderson, and Ric Flair) with temporary member Sting.

Today In Pro Wrestling History (Feb 6): A Shootout in Texas

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Feb 7, 2024

Recap WCW’s Clash of the Champions X: Horsemen vs. Gary Hart Intl. in a steel cage match & Sting’s dramatic injury leading to his comeback.

The Road Warriors (Michael “Hawk” Hegstrand and Joe “Animal” Laurinaitis) make their television debut at TBS Studios on Techwood Drive on June 11th, 1983.

Surprising Story Behind TV Debut of The Road Warriors

by Ron Matejko  May 23, 2025

“Back then, guys like us were aware of each other!” Here is the story of the formation and landmark television debut of The Road Warriors.

Magnum TA had just come back from a near-fatal car accident when he made some comments about Tully Blanchard. Blanchard came out and sucker-punched Magnum, which caused Dusty Rhodes to come out with a baseball bat and beat Tully Blanchard to near death on live television.

Dusty Rhodes and Tully Blanchard Attempted Murder on Live TV

by Jason Lane  Jan 10, 2023

A close look at the events causing Dusty Rhodes to come out with a baseball bat and beat Tully Blanchard to near death on live…

Blackjack Mulligan was stabbed by a fan before his 1971 match against Pedro Morales in Boston. The shocking attack left him bleeding in the ring and needing 100 stitches to survive.

Blackjack Mulligan: The Night a Fan Stabbed Him

by Bobby Mathews  May 21, 2025

Blackjack Mulligan was a West Texas roughneck known to take no nonsense from anybody. But on this night, he could not protect himself.

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!

The Original Lineup of the Four Horsemen: Ole Anderson, Tully Blanchard, J.J. Dillon, Arn Anderson, and Ric Flair in 1986.

The Four Horsemen – Their Story, In Their Own Words

by Matt Pender  Jan 10, 2023

Each original member of the Four Horsemen reveals the story of their creation, demise, and madness experienced on the road together.

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