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Owen Hart

Hunter Hearst Helmsley (Triple H) and Henry O. Godwinn collide in WWE's notorious Arkansas Hog Pen Match at In Your House 5 on December 17, 1995, at Hersheypark Arena in Hershey, Pennsylvania, featuring live pigs, mud, and a legitimately injured Triple H. Read on to find out what really went down in this legendary encounter!

Triple H and Henry O. Godwinn: Hog Pen Secrets Revealed

by Richard Thompson  Aug 1, 2025

Live pigs, pig slop, and an open wound couldnโ€™t stop Triple H in WWEโ€™s infamous Hog Pen Match. Uncover the story behind this bizarre bout.

WWE invested millions in Tiger Ali Singh, aiming to make him their next international superstar, before it all unraveled behind the scenes.

Tiger Ali Singh: WWE’s $7M Failed Experiment

by Matt Roberts  Jul 30, 2025

WWE banked $7M on Tiger Ali Singh after a SkyDome press conference debut. 5 years later, that investment quietly crumbled behind the scenes.

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!

Spotted at an airport circa โ€™93 โ€” the unsung architects of wrestlingโ€™s next boom. Before the Attitude Era broke records, these New Generation stars were quietly rewriting the blueprint. Their overlooked feuds didnโ€™t just fill airtimeโ€”they sparked a revolution.

15 Unsung Feuds of WWFโ€™s New Generation Era

by Jason LeBlanc  Apr 22, 2025

15 top rivalries of WWFโ€™s New Generation era that captivated fans but never got the spotlight they deserved. Wrestling nostalgia at its best!

Bret Hart gives a reluctant nod as Hulk Hogan steps in against Yokozuna at WrestleMania 9, just moments after Hart lost the WWF Championship. The aftermath would spark decades of controversy.

WrestleMania 9 Controversy Behind Hulk Hogan Winning the Title

by JP Zarka  Apr 22, 2025

The controversial finish at WrestleMania 9. Bret Hart opens up, Hogan fires backโ€”what really happened? The fallout may surprise youโ€ฆ

JP Zarka, seen here proudly wearing a Pro Wrestling Stories shirt, created the website and brand in 2015 to preserve wrestlingโ€™s untold history. He opened up about the journey behind it all during an April 10, 2025 interview on Radio Woking.

JP Zarka on the Inside Story of Pro Wrestling Stories

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Apr 19, 2025

JP Zarka, Founder of Pro Wrestling Stories, shares his unexpected journey from the classroom to building a major wrestling history website.

Uncover 15 untold stories behind Bret Hart and Stone Cold Steve Austinโ€™s legendary rivalry, from their technical masterpiece at Survivor Series 1996 in Madison Square Garden (foreground) to the iconic WrestleMania 13 double-turn at Rosemont Horizon (background), immortalized with its induction into WWEโ€™s Hall of Fame.

Bret Hart vs Stone Cold: 15 Untold Stories of Their HOF Feud

by JP Zarka  Apr 22, 2025

Uncover 15 untold stories behind Bret Hart vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin’s legendary rivalry and its historic WWE Hall of Fame induction.

Sting Recalls the Scary Moment He Almost Died in WCW

Sting Recalls the Scary Moment He Almost Died in WCW

by JP Zarka  Jan 7, 2025

As Sting stepped off the edge of the platform suspended 140 feet above for the very first time, he quickly realized something was wrong…

Harley Race was considered by many the legitimate toughest man to grace the squared circle. But what was he like behind the scenes?

Harley Race: 15 Untold Stories of Wrestlingโ€™s Toughest Icon

by Matt Pender  Nov 8, 2024

Discover 15 untold tales of Harley Race, one of wrestlingโ€™s toughest icons, whose legendary strength and resilience defined an era.

Today In Pro Wrestling History August 3

Today in Pro Wrestling History (August 3): Owen Hart Breaks Austin’s Neck

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Aug 3, 2024

At SummerSlam 1997, Stone Cold Steve Austin defeated Owen Hart for the Intercontinental Championship despite suffering a broken neck.

Today In Pro Wrestling History May 23

Today in Pro Wrestling History: (May 23): The Death of Owen Hart

by Pro Wrestling Stories  May 23, 2024

On this day in wrestling history, we mourn the tragic passing of Owen Hart at WWF’s Over the Edge event in 1999.

Are Undertaker and Kane brothers? Plus thirteen other wrestling family facts you should know!

Are Undertaker and Kane Brothers? 13 Wrestling Family Facts!

by M. Nadeem  Jul 30, 2025

Are Undertaker and Kane brothers? Plus, discover thirteen other wrestling family relationship facts you should know!

Darren Drozdov aka Droz in 1999 and 2014.

Droz and D’Lo Brown: How A Disastrous Moment Brought Strength

by Joseph Finnegan  Jul 1, 2023

Droz and D’Lo Brown open up about the botch that left Droz paralyzed and how forgiveness and strength brought them close in the aftermath.

What happens when wrestling champions cannot defend their titles? These are the rare occasions titleholders had their belts put on the line and defended by other people!

10 Times Wrestlers Defended Another Competitor’s Title

by Griffin Kaye  Sep 20, 2023

What happens when champions can’t defend their titles? Here are the rare times titleholders had their belts defended by other wrestlers!

Owen Hart and Kurt Angle - Wrestlingโ€™s Current Holy Grail

Owen Hart and Kurt Angle – Wrestlingโ€™s Current Holy Grail

by Joey Mills  Jan 10, 2023

When Kurt Angle faced Owen Hart on May 10th, 1999, he learned more than a lesson in the ring. Tragically, Owen would pass away 13…

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!

Owen Hart - 6 Stories Showing The Kind of Man He Was

Owen Hart – 6 Stories Revealing The Kind of Man He Was

by Matt Pender  Jul 7, 2022

These tales reveal exactly the kind of man Owen Hart was. Stories from Bret Hart, Triple H, Scott Hall (Razor Ramon), Jim Ross, and more.

Here are 20 of the best wrestling ribs and practical joke stories. Some are lighthearted, while others are just plain cruel!

Ribs and Practical Jokes in Professional Wrestling – 20 of the Best Stories!

by Matt Pender  Jan 10, 2023

Here are 20 of the best wrestling ribs and practical joke stories. Some are lighthearted, while others are just plain cruel!

5 Wrestling Families and Their Brave Tales of Tragedy

by Marc Madison  Jan 10, 2023

From the Anoaโ€™is, Harts, Von Erichs, and beyond, here are wrestling families who have had their share of tragedy over the years.

RIP Owen Hart (1965-1999).

Owen Hart’s Death: What Really Happened, From Those There

by Matt Pender  Jun 13, 2023

Wrestlers reflect on Owen Hart’s tragic death, the dark truths of WWE’s fatal mishap, and Vince McMahon’s controversial decision.

Lex Luger holding a baby during the height of the Lex Express tour because why not?

Lex Luger and The Failed Lex Express Experiment

by Si Powell  Apr 22, 2025

Hulkamania ran its course and Vince McMahon was on the hunt for a new hero. Cue: Lex Luger and the Lex Express. Oh, how it…

Vince McMahon is not one to let his guard down. However, there was one night in the '90s where he got wild with wrestlers on the road!

Vince McMahon and His Wild Night Out in the ’90s

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Jan 10, 2023

Vince McMahonย doesn’t let his guard down often. However, just before drug testing was implemented in the WWF, Vince got wild (and then some)!

Triple H: Why Owen Hart Was Never World Heavyweight Champion

Triple H: Why Owen Hart Was Never World Heavyweight Champion

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Jan 10, 2023

Triple H opens up about Owen Hart, the issues between Owen and his brother Bret, and why he was never World Heavyweight Champion in the…

Photographer Recalls the Tragic Night Owen Hart Died

by JP Zarka  Jan 23, 2023

Photographer Tom Buchanan was 20 feet away on the night Owen Hart died. The events that followed forever remain etched in Buchanan’s memory.

The โ€œNewโ€ Rockers: Al Snow (then known as Leif Cassidy) with Marty Jannetty.

12 Failed Wrestling Tag Team Remakes and Rehashes

by Leroy Travers  Nov 27, 2024

Top 12 Failed Tag Team Remakes – Each of these tag teams had hopes of riding a new wave of nostalgia – instead, they fell…

โ€œNicole Bass was special. Wonderful. Both fun and ever so funny with the biggest of hearts to match her biggest of bodies.โ€

Nicole Bass – The Life and Tragic Passing of My Friend

by Evan Ginzburg  Jan 11, 2023

When my beloved friend Nicole Bass walked into a room, everything just stopped. This is my tribute to her and her life.

Steve Austin, Owen Hart, and the infamous botch that injured Austin's neck at SummerSlam 1997.

Steve Austin – The Neck Injury That Changed His Life Forever

by Matt Pender  Jan 10, 2023

Steve Austin vs. Owen Hart should have been an instant classic. Instead, an amazing gaffe occurred that changed Austin’s life forever.

The Final Days of OWEN HART

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Jan 10, 2023

The loss of Owen Hart shakes the professional wrestling world to this day. Stories ofย pranks and humility, Owen remains one of the most likable personalities…

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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