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George Weingeroff spent 18 years in the ring, from sharing the ring and road with icons like Macho Man Randy Savage (seen here in the middle) to stretching rookies who underestimated him. All the while, few knew he was legally blind!

George Weingeroff: A Legally Blind Wrestler’s Secret Tale

by PW Wade  Jul 15, 2025

George Weingeroff wrestled professionally for 18 years while legally blind โ€“ a secret so well-kept that opponents refused to believe it!

From attending The Undertakerโ€™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  Jun 20, 2025

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

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…

Rick Rude had a ravishing career that spanned from his early days as Rick Rood in World Championship Wrestling (circa 1983, left) to his iconic run in the WWF, where he famously wore Jake 'The Snake' Roberts' wifeโ€™s face on his wrestling trunks to his final television appearance on the April 5th, 1999 edition of WCW Monday Nitro Backstage Blast, just fifteen days before his tragic death (right).

Rick Rude: A Ravishing Wrestler with a Tragic End

by Si Powell  Oct 28, 2024

Ravishing Rick Rude was one of wrestlingโ€™s most charismatic heels, but his life ended in tragedy. Learn about the man and his untimely death.

WCWโ€™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, WCWโ€™s first Halloween Havoc promised thrillsโ€“but not like this. Disaster struck, and The Great Muta emerged as the unlikely hero!

As the leaves change, autumn and fall remind us of legendary wrestling moments. These 5 PPVs (now PLEs) defined rivalries and made history!

5 Iconic Fall Wrestling PPV (PLE)s You Canโ€™t Miss!

by Jonathan Clark  Oct 22, 2024

As the leaves change, autumn and fall remind us of legendary wrestling moments. These 5 PPVs (now PLEs) defined rivalries and made history!

The Rock lays the smackdown on Goldberg at WWE Backlash 2003.

Goldbergโ€™s Rocky WWE Debut: A Year of Mistakes

by Si Powell  Oct 7, 2024

Goldbergโ€™s first WWE run was far from legendary, marked by missteps and missed opportunities that nearly derailed his career.

Today in Pro Wrestling History (September 20): The Final Stand for a Man Called Sting

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Sep 20, 2024

Sting’s final match ends in defeat as Seth Rollins retains the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. A neck injury forces him into retirement.

Professional wrestler Sting has inspired countless tributes and impersonations throughout wrestling history. Hereโ€™s a look at fifteen of the most memorable performers who have donned the face paint and gear of The Icon.

15 Wrestlers Who Dressed as Sting: Who Nailed It, Who Failed?

by Tim Buckler  Sep 18, 2024

Discover the 15 wrestlers who donned the face paint and gear of Sting, from tributes to storylines, celebrating the legacy of The Icon.

WCWโ€™s Black Scorpion storyline promised mystery but delivered failure. Explore the disaster that almost derailed Stingโ€™s first title reign.

The Black Scorpion: WCWโ€™s Great Unmasking Failure

by Javier Ojst  Sep 16, 2024

WCWโ€™s Black Scorpion storyline promised mystery but delivered failure. Explore the disaster that almost derailed Stingโ€™s first title reign.

Today in Pro Wrestling History September 16

Today in Pro Wrestling History (September 16): Sting Tells WCW That He’s a ‘Free Agent’

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Sep 16, 2024

Sting turns his back on WCW after his loyalty is questioned following the nWo’s attack on Lex Luger. He declares himself a free agent.

Today in Pro Wrestling History (September 15): Two Stings Cause Confusion at WarGames

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Sep 16, 2024

nWo wins WarGames at WCW Fall Brawl 1996 in chaotic match. Sting reveals fake Sting, walks out. Confusion ensues everywhere!

โ€œDirtyโ€ Dick Slater and Sting - The two wrestlers had an infamous backstage encounter that left Sting humiliated. Photo Credit: WWE.

Sting and Dick Slater: Their Dirty, One-Sided Backstage Fight

by Griffin Kaye  Sep 11, 2024

A brutal backstage brawl left Sting battered and humiliated by โ€˜Dirtyโ€™ Dick Slater in one of wrestlingโ€™s most infamous one-sided fights.

Today in Pro Wrestling History September 5

Today in Pro Wrestling History (September 5): Sting faces the Black Scorpion

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Sep 16, 2024

The mysterious debut of the Black Scorpion at WCW The Clash, where Sting faced a masked challenger whose identity remained a secret for weeks.

Today in Pro Wrestling History (September 4): The First Monday Nitro

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Sep 4, 2024

The historic debut of WCW Monday Nitro on September 4, 1994, where the iconic wrestling show launched with a surprise return by Lex Luger.

Today in Pro Wrestling History September 3

Today in Pro Wrestling History (September 3): The Great Muta Wins the NWA TV Title

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Sep 2, 2024

Discover the moment The Great Muta conquered Sting to become the NWA World Television Champion on September 3, 1989.

Today in Pro Wrestling History (August 18): Beware of the Shockmaster!

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Aug 18, 2024

Learn about The Shockmaster’s disastrous debut at WCW Clash of the Champions XXIV, where a planned entrance turned into an unforgettable blunder.

Today in Pro Wrestling History (July 7): The New World Order is Formed

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Jul 7, 2024

On July 7th, 1996, Hulk Hogan shocked the world by turning heel and joining the Outsiders to form the New World Order (nWo) at WCW…

Today In Pro Wrestling History March 27

Today in Pro Wrestling History: (March 27) – Sting Becomes a Star on the SuperStation

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Mar 27, 2024

Today in Pro Wrestling History: Sting became a main-event star in his legendary draw against Ric Flair at the first Clash of Champions.

Today In Pro Wrestling History March 11

Today In Pro Wrestling History (March 11): Sting Topples Big Van Vader in London

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Mar 11, 2024

Today in Pro Wrestling History on March 11th, Sting defeated Vader for the WCW World Heavyweight Title in a historic London match.

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Today In Pro Wrestling History (Feb 21): Vader Conquers Sting in ‘White Castle of Fear’ Match at SuperBrawl III

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Feb 21, 2024

Recap the iconic Vader vs. Sting ‘White Castle of Fear’ match at SuperBrawl III ’93. A memorable moment in WCW history with a dramatic build-up.

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.

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Today In Pro Wrestling History (Jan 8): Champion vs. Champion on The Island

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Jan 8, 2024

Explore the pivotal moment in professional wrestling history with this overview of January 8, 1998, when WCW launched the debut episode of Thunder at the…

Today In Pro Wrestling History December 28

Today In Pro Wrestling History (Dec 28): Hogan and Sting Finally Meet at Starrcade

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Dec 28, 2023

Today in Pro Wrestling History: On December 28, 1997, the Starrcade match between “Hollywood” Hulk Hogan and Sting at WCW’s pay-per-view was one of the…

Today In Pro Wrestling History December 16

Today In Pro Wrestling History (Dec 16): The Scorpion has Landed. (Literally)

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Dec 16, 2023

December 16, 1990, stands out in pro wrestling history with the dramatic Starrcade event. The mysterious Black Scorpion.

Jeff Hardy and Sting Incident: Hitting Rock Bottom in TNA

by Braeden Farrell  Jan 23, 2024

Jeff Hardy and Sting squared off at the TNA Victory Road PPV in 2011. It was a match that stands out for all the wrong…

Here are five supernatural wrestling gimmicks in WWE that have incorporated elements of the unknown that have left fans in horror!

Unveil the Paranormal: 5 WWE Supernatural Gimmicks Exposed

by Aaron Young  Jul 10, 2023

Brace yourself as we reveal the surprising story behind five wrestlers who embraced the paranormal with these supernatural gimmicks!

Marvel's WCW: World Championship Wrestling fizzled out after only 12 issues. We dig into the untold tale behind why the WCW comic failed.

WCW Comic Disaster: How It All Went Wrong!

by Javier Ojst  Apr 30, 2023

Marvel’s WCW: World Championship Wrestling fizzled out after only 12 issues. We dig into the untold tale behind why the WCW comic failed.

"Oh, what a disaster!" The Road Warriors were as over as any tag team ever, and there were many clones of the mighty duo along the way!

Wrestling Tag Teams Inspired by The Road Warriors

by Evan Ginzburg  Jan 30, 2023

The Road Warriors were as over as any tag team ever, and there were many clones of the mighty duo along the way (for better…

The WCW invasion of the WWF should have been one of the biggest angles in wrestling history. Only it wasn't. Where did it all go wrong?

WCW Invasion in WWF: Where Did It All Go Wrong?

by Aaron Young  Feb 12, 2023

The WCW invasion of the WWF should have been one of the biggest angles in wrestling history. That’s not what happened…

Ultimate Warrior and Sting on Their Broken Relationship

by Matt Pender  May 22, 2025

Ultimate Warrior and Sting started out in the business together in 1985 but never spoke highly of one another after. Here, both men tell all.

Hulk Hogan and Sting face off at WCW Starrcade 1997.

Hulk Hogan and Sting – The Mess at WCW Starrcade 1997

by Joseph Finnegan  Jan 10, 2023

Hollywood Hulk Hogan and Sting at WCW Starrcade 1997 was the biggest match of either manโ€™s career. And it failed. Terribly. Here’s why.

Not all was smooth sailing for Vader as he transitioned from Japan into the American style of wrestling in 1992, and opponents were legitimately getting injured. Here's how Harley Race and Sting were brought in to help mentor (and tame) the monster!

How Harley Race and Sting Tamed Monster Vader in WCW

by Javier Ojst  Jan 25, 2023

What happens when you have a 6’5″, 450lbs monster heel that is too rough in the ring? You enlist the help of Sting and Harley…

While many wrestlers have donned face makeup over the years, we dive into the stories of seven face-painted pioneers who wore war paint to the ring, even if there were a few mishaps and dangerous conditions for some!

Wrestlers Who Made Face Paint Fashionable!

by Tim Buckler  Jan 6, 2023

These wrestling pioneers wore face paint to battle, despite the surprising mishaps and dangerous conditions many faced for doing so!

Batman | 7 Times The Dark Knight Influenced Professional Wrestling

Batman | 7 Times The Dark Knight Influenced Wrestling

by Tim Buckler  Aug 11, 2021

There have been many nods to Batman from inside the squared circle. Some are subtle, some are not, while some are just straight-up rip-offs!

Mad Max | 9 Undeniable Times Its Movies Inspired Pro Wrestling

Mad Max: 9 Unmistakable Influences on Pro Wrestling

by Tim Buckler  Feb 6, 2023

Mad Max has been around for 40+ years, and during that time, the franchise has had a lot of influence on the world of professional…

Sting attacks nWo's Hollywood Hulk Hogan at WCW Starrcade, December 28, 1997.

Sting โ€“ Becoming The Crow, Rescuing WCW From the nWo

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Nov 14, 2023

Throughout this comprehensive timeline, we document how Sting became The Crow and how he rescued WCW from the clutches of the nWo.

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 Great American Bash: From the NWA to WWE

by Bobby Mathews  May 26, 2022

Dusty Rhodes had his finger on the pulse of the business during the 1980s. His idea of The Great American Bash was an unqualified success.

Sting in WWE: Where did it all go wrong?

Sting: His Unlikely WWE Journey (and Where It Went Wrong)

by Joseph Finnegan  Jan 20, 2023

It took 14 years for Vince McMahon to hire Sting after purchasing WCW. Here’s his unlikely journey to WWE and where it all went wrong.

The Forgotten POWERTEAM USA: Justice and Flash!

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Nov 7, 2019

Filed under the forgotten category, here is how Ultimate Warrior and Sting got their start under the guise of Powerteam USA

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