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Randy Orton

The WWE Niagara Falls complex on Clifton Hill ran from 2002 to 2011, anchored by The Pile Driver - a 220-foot drop tower and the only WWE-branded thrill ride ever built.

WWE Niagara Falls: The Lost Pile Driver Ride

by Tim Buckler  Apr 1, 2026

WWE Niagara Falls built a 220-foot Pile Driver drop tower. Discover how WWE’s only thrill ride opened, stalled, and vanished.

Christopher Nowinksi: From WWE as 'Chris Harvard’ (left, in 2002) to leading CTE researcher at Boston University (right). A single concussion ended his wrestling career and launched a mission to expose what the sports world didn’t want to see. Photo Credit: WWE / The New York Times. Artwork by Pro Wrestling Stories.

Christopher Nowinski: WWE Star Reveals What Science Missed

by Matt Roberts  Jan 20, 2026

WWE star Christopher Nowinski’s career-ending concussion helped expose CTE. What he did next behind the scenes changed sports forever.

Ted DiBiase Jr. (left), "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase Sr. (center), and Brett DiBiase (right). The DiBiase family's wrestling legacy, once defined by championship belts and WWE Hall of Fame honors, now intersects with a $77 million Mississippi welfare fraud scandal involving federal charges, civil litigation, and a defamation lawsuit.

Inside Ted DiBiase’s Family $77M Welfare Fraud Scandal

by JP Zarka  Jan 8, 2026

Million Dollar Man’s legacy tested: Ted DiBiase’s family faces $77M welfare scandal, federal charges, and courtroom battles.

Wrestling Returns that Left Fans Shocked

13 Wrestling Returns that Left Fans in a Frenzy

by Kevin Tanza  Oct 9, 2025

Discover 13 memorable wrestling returns. From surprise entrances to emotional homecomings, these moments had fans on their feet!

25 Pro Wrestling Feuds Cut Short By Real Drama

by Jason LeBlanc  Sep 16, 2025

These 25 pro wrestling storylines were cut short by injuries, politics, and creative changes that left fans wanting more of a payoff.

Discover 7 untold triumphs and disasters inside WWE’s Elimination Chamber. From career-ending injuries to legendary victories revealed.

7 Elimination Chamber Moments That Broke WWE

by Joseph Finnegan  Sep 8, 2025

Discover 7 untold triumphs and disasters inside WWE’s Elimination Chamber. From career-ending injuries to legendary victories revealed.

Maven Huffman’s transformation, from middle school teacher to WWE star after winning the first-ever Tough Enough on MTV to YouTube sensation in recent years, masks a darker journey marked by hidden struggles, devastating losses, and a path to redemption that tested everything.

Maven: WWE Tough Enough Made Him, But Life Tested Him

by Matt Roberts  Aug 6, 2025

From WWE Tough Enough winner to mystery disappearance, Maven Huffman’s hidden battles led to an unexpected digital resurrection.

The forgotten 1983 St. Louis wrestling war saw two powerhouse promotions destroy each other while Vince McMahon quietly positioned himself to claim victory ...without even fighting.

1983 St Louis Wrestling War McMahon Won Doing Nothing

by Rick Fields  Aug 4, 2025

In 1983, two wrestling promotions destroyed each other in St. Louis while Vince McMahon watched, waited, and won everything.

The exact moment Triple H (then wrestling as Hunter Hearst Helmsley) botched his Pedigree on enhancement talent Marty Garner during the May 28, 1996 taping of WWF Superstars. Garner would suffer severe neck damage as a result of this move gone wrong.

Triple H’s Botched Pedigree That Nearly Paralyzed a Wrestler

by Richard Thompson  Jul 11, 2025

Triple H’s botched Pedigree nearly paralyzed Marty Garner in 1996. The untold story of wrestling’s most dangerous move gone wrong.

From attending The Undertaker’s first wedding to heartfelt moments with legends like Yokozuna, here are 50 unforgettable fan encounters with wrestlers.

50+ Unforgettable Fan Encounters with Wrestling Legends

by Javier Ojst  Aug 15, 2025

50+ unforgettable fan encounters with wrestling legends. Heartwarming, hilarious, and wild tales revealing a rare glimpse behind the curtain!

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!

The Ric Flair and Triple H storyline on May 19, 2003's edition of WWE Monday Night Raw was one of the best one-day storylines in the history of the business.

Ric Flair, Triple H, and the Greatest One-Night WWE Storyline

by Si Powell  Nov 15, 2024

Even as a 54-year-old, this flash-in-the-pan scenario with Triple H showed WWE fans precisely who the real Nature Boy Ric Flair was!

From a high school senior to WWE’s Luke Harper and finally AEW’s Brodie Lee, these three snapshots capture the incredible journey of a man who left an indelible mark in and out of the ring. His evolution as a performer was only surpassed by his legacy of kindness, loyalty, and devotion to family.

13 Wrestling Legends Share Thoughts on Brodie Lee

by Aarij Arifeen  Sep 24, 2024

Brodie Lee, AKA Luke Harper in WWE, left a lasting legacy. 13 wrestling legends share heartfelt tributes to honor the man, Jonathan Huber.

Today in Pro Wrestling History August 15

Today in Pro Wrestling History (August 15): Orton Strikes Gold

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Aug 15, 2024

Relive the historic moment when Randy Orton became the youngest World Heavyweight Champion in WWE history on August 15, 2004.

From a protégé betraying his teacher to the super kick that shattered a longtime brotherhood (and barbershop window!) to the shocking end of Hulkamania, discover the hidden stories behind fifteen pivotal heel turns that forever changed professional wrestling!

15 Unforgettable Heel Turns That Rocked Pro Wrestling!

by Kevin Tanza  Jan 29, 2024

From hero to villain: Explore the hidden stories behind 15 pivotal professional wrestling heel turns that changed the game forever!

You can find about anything on WWE Shop, from quality merchandise to straight-up oddities. We've done some digging and found some of the strangest ones!

WWE Shop: 8 of the Most Bizarre Items Ever Sold!

by Ethan Absler  Mar 3, 2023

You can find about anything on WWE Shop, from quality merch to straight-up oddities. We’ve done digging and found some of the strangest ones!

We had so much fun using AI technology to create these photos of wrestlers, even when the descriptions were downright outrageous! We couldn't believe the results!

AI-Generated Photos of Wrestlers: So Accurate It’s Scary!

by Braeden Farrell  Feb 8, 2023

We had much fun creating these AI-generated photos of wrestlers. Even when the descriptions were outrageous, we couldn’t believe the results!

A great finishing move can define a wrestler. Finishers can become iconic, from Stone Cold Steve Austin's Stunner to The Rock's People's Elbow. But when a finisher doesn't work, in rare circumstances, wrestlers dig deep to brandish a powerful, more dangerous super-finisher to finish the job. Sometimes, the maneuver becomes more iconic than its creator!

The Super-Finisher: 11 Dangerous Wrestling Finishing Moves!

by Logan Medenica  Mar 8, 2023

When a finisher doesn’t work, a super-finisher is called upon to finish the job. Sometimes, the move becomes more iconic than its creator!

Ian Matthew Harper (aka Colonel Harper) opens up about his war into the crazy world of professional wrestling! [Photos by Jenn Moore. Copyright: World Wrestling Alliance]

My War Into The Crazy World of Wrestling

by Ian Matthew Harper  Feb 2, 2022

A middle school social studies teacher’s journey into the crazy world of professional wrestling and the wars he faced getting there.

Rey Mysterio celebrates winning the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 22.

Rey Mysterio: Secret Tale Behind WWE Championship Win

by Aaron Young  Feb 27, 2023

Despite support from fans, it wasn’t originally in the plans for Rey Mysterio to win the World Heavyweight Championship in WWE.

Kurt Angle, Ric Flair, and Shinsuke Nakamura are amongst those who have had the rare distinction of holding more than one world heavyweight championship at the same time.

15 Times Wrestlers Held Multiple World Championships at Once

by Griffin Kaye  Jun 21, 2023

On occasion, a wrestler will hold more than one world title at the same time. Here are 15 times this rare distinction has been achieved.

5 Wrestlers Besides The Rock Who Starred In Movies

5 Wrestlers Besides The Rock Who Starred In Movies

by Joseph Finnegan  Oct 17, 2024

Many wrestlers have been able to make a jump into acting. We look at 5 wrestlers not named Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson who starred in…

Unique gimmick matches are amongst the most fun in professional wrestling. However, many make only one appearance, never to be used again. Here are surprising details about why!

Wrestling Match Types Used Once in WWE But Never Again

by Braeden Farrell  Jan 12, 2023

Unique gimmick matches are amongst the most fun in pro wrestling. However, many are used once only. Here are surprising details about why!

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 Wrestling: 20 Classic Tales

by Matt Pender  Sep 4, 2025

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

An overzealous fan attacked Randy Orton in Cape Town, South Africa on July 30, 2013.

Randy Orton and the Time He Was Attacked By a Fan

by Braeden Farrell  Jan 10, 2023

Live events are supposed to be more of an intimate experience for the fan, but this one time, a fan got a little too close…

Kofi Kingston and Randy Orton face off. Orton is blamed for putting a stop to Kofi's big push in 2010.

Kofi Kingston and the Time Randy Orton Ended His WWE Push

by Christopher King  Jan 10, 2023

Kofi Kingston was on his way to having the push of his career in 2010 until a botched spot in a match had Randy Orton…

Nine years before the undefeated WrestleMania streak of the Undertaker was broken, a young, arrogant foe was booked to end it. However, rumors of partying the night before resulted in a change of direction the morning of the big event.

Undertaker WrestleMania Streak – The Superstar Meant To Break It

by Christopher King  Jun 7, 2021

A young, arrogant foe was booked to end the undefeated WrestleMania streak of the Undertaker, but partying the night before changed plans.

Randy Orton, Vince McMahon, and Mr. Kennedy.

How Randy Orton Got Mr. Kennedy Fired from WWE

by Braeden Farrell  Feb 5, 2023

If you mess up with the wrong superstar, major consequences may follow! This story about Randy Orton and Mr. Kennedy illustrates just that.

A Brawl Among WWE Champions

by Joseph Finnegan  Nov 7, 2019

An all-out WWE Champions Brawl evolved after a confrontation between CM Punk and HHH and ends up involving HBK and Daniel Bryan. Here’s the real…

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