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Tito Santana

The Southwest Championship Wrestling (SCWF) territory, under the leadership of Joe Blanchard in San Antonio, thrived with stars such as (from left to right, row 1) Wahoo McDaniel, Manny Fernandez, Al Madril, Dale Hey (Buddy Roberts), Bobby Jaggers, Scott Casey, Bobby Fulton, Eric Embry, Chicky Starr, (row 2) Gino Hernandez, Shawn Michaels, Jose Lothario, Chavo Guerrero Sr., Tim Brooks, Bruiser Brody, Bob Sweetan, Dick Slater, (row 3) Tully Blanchard, Rudy Boy Gonzales, Terry Funk, “Playboy” Gary Hart, (top row) Joe Blanchard, and Fritz Von Erich. Artwork by Pro Wrestling Stories.

Southwest Championship Wrestling: The Wrestling Territories

by Jim Phillips  Jan 14, 2026

Southwest Championship Wrestling: Behind San Antonio’s legendary territory that launched Tully Blanchard, Gino Hernandez, and Shawn Michaels.

Mr. Perfect (Curt Hennig), Macho Man Randy Savage, and The Honky Tonk Man dominated the WWE Intercontinental Championship during their legendary reigns - but which of these icons holds the longest reign in the title’s long history? Discover the complete ranking of all thirteen record-setting champions who transformed this prestigious belt into a launchpad for superstardom.

WWE Intercontinental Championship: 13 Longest Reigns

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Apr 14, 2026

Discover the 13 longest WWE Intercontinental Championship reigns and the legends who made history with each title run.

Evan Ginzburg proudly announced the release of his latest book, "Wrestling Rings, Blackboards, and Movie Sets," a memoir filled with 100 never-before-told tales featuring wrestling legends like Bruno Sammartino, Johnny Valiant, and Killer Kowalski, as well as iconic celebrities like Mickey Rourke, Muhammad Ali, and Nicolas Cage.

Inside Evan Ginzburg’s Wrestling Rings, Blackboards & Movie Sets

by JP Zarka  Feb 19, 2025

Evan Ginzburg’s Wrestling Rings, Blackboards, and Movie Sets shares 100 untold stories of wrestling legends, Hollywood, and personal triumphs.

Tito Santana over the years. He was a beloved WWF icon whose remarkable career was marked by success, yet one elusive championship always remained just out of reach.

Tito Santana and the Title That Eluded Him

by Ian Aldous  Oct 10, 2024

Tito Santana’s talent and charisma made him a WWF legend, but one championship always eluded him. Was it bad timing, or something more?

Hulk Hogan and Mr. T were featured in advertisements for the first WrestleMania event in 1985.

The Six Pack: In Search of WrestleMania – An Honest Review

by Javier Ojst  Apr 2, 2024

Honest review of the book “The Six Pack: On the Open Road in Search of WrestleMania,” which exposes the reality behind WWE and WrestleMania.

21 Best Old-School WWE Wrestlers of All Time, Ranked

by Evan Ginzburg  Feb 1, 2024

The ultimate pre-1990 WWE wrestling legends list! See if your favorite old-school wrestlers from Capitol Sports, WWWF, and WWF made the cut!

From Parts Unknown? Take a trip back to the pro wrestling world of the '80s and prior as we reveal wrestlers' real (and kayfabe) hometowns!

Secret Billed Hometowns of 8 Old-School Wrestlers

by Benny J. Scala  Mar 9, 2023

From Parts Unknown? Take a trip back to the pro wrestling world of the ’80s and prior as we reveal wrestlers’ real (and kayfabe) hometowns!

AEW, Dismissing the Nonsensical, and WWE – A Penance For Past Sins

by Evan Ginzburg  Jul 7, 2022

Dispelling the nonsensical around AEW, how WWE is penance for past sins, and why 2019 is the golden age for independent wrestling.

Why Vince McMahon Needs To Set His Wrestlers Free

by JP Zarka  Nov 7, 2019

Using recent commentary and statements from legends in the past, we offer up a challenge to Vince McMahon – set your wrestlers free.

Strike Force: Tito Santana and Rick Martel.

Tito Santana and Rick Martel: Rise and Demise of Strike Force

by Matt Pender  May 7, 2025

Tito Santana and Rick Martel thrived as Strike Force but were doomed with a gimmick that killed their momentum. This is their story.

Wrestling legends Nikolai Volkoff, Walter Kowalski, and Tito Santana. Before his passing, Walter Kowalski would write stories about his time in the wrestling business. In one stand-out memoir, he shared a side not often known about his good friend Nikolai Volkoff. One tale involving Tito Santana, in particular, will have you thanking your good graces that you don’t have a Mr. Fuji-type in your friendship circle!

Nikolai Volkoff and Tito Santana – A Side Not Often Seen

by Evan Ginzburg  Jun 8, 2021

Wrestling legend Walter Kowalski shares a side not often known about Nikolai Volkoff, including a comical tale involving Tito Santana.

Greg Valentine on His Career and the Tragic Fate of His Destroyed IC Title

Greg Valentine on His Career and the Tragic Fate of His Destroyed IC Title

by Bobby Mathews  Jan 14, 2022

Greg Valentine opens up about his favorite feuds in wrestling, and the tragic fate of his destroyed Intercontinental title!

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