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Terry Gordy

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.

From a high school senior to WWEโ€™s Luke Harper and finally AEWโ€™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 July 5

Today in Pro Wrestling History (July 5): Dr. D & Terry Gordy Win WCW Tag Titles

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Jul 5, 2024

The Miracle Violence Connection (Dr. Death Steve Williams & Terry Gordy) defeated The Steiner Brothers for the WCW World Tag Team Titles.

Today In Pro Wrestling History June 14

Today in Pro Wrestling History: (June 14): The ‘Birds Take the Big Belts

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Jun 14, 2024

In 1989, the Fabulous Freebirds made history by winning the NWA World Tag Team Championship in a classic match against the Midnight Express.

Today In Pro Wrestling History May 30

Today in Pro Wrestling History: (May 30): Gordy is On Top of the Universe

by Pro Wrestling Stories  May 30, 2024

“The Freebird” Terry Gordy made history on this day in 1986, becoming the first-ever UWF Heavyweight Champion in a tournament victory.

Leon White (who would later become Big Van Vader) had many stiff run-ins with Bruiser Brody in and out of the ring early on in his career.

Vader’s Shocking Rookie Error Against Bruiser Brody

by Javier Ojst  Jul 13, 2023

Discover the shocking tale of the adversity Big Van Vader had to overcome against Bruiser Brody early in his career.

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