25 Black Women Who Built 1950s and ’60s Wrestling
They wrestled in secret, dodged danger, and rewrote history: 25 Black women who built pro wrestling’s golden era.
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25 Pre-TV Wrestling Heels Who Built the Modern Villain
Before cameras rolled, these 25 heels built pro wrestling’s villain blueprint. Yet, most fans have never heard their names. Until now.
15 Most Hated Heels of WWE’s 1970s WWWF Era
They made champions crumble, and fans weep. These 15 WWWF heels of WWE’s 1970s era left scars that haven’t healed in 50-plus years.
25 Wild 1950s Wrestling TV Gimmicks That Changed the Business
Discover 25 transformative 1950s professional wrestling gimmicks that shaped television and changed the business forever.
1983 St Louis Wrestling War McMahon Won Doing Nothing
In 1983, two wrestling promotions destroyed each other in St. Louis while Vince McMahon watched, waited, and won everything.
Larry Zbyszko: Boo On Me – His Secret Tale
Baffling, brilliant, and unforgettable — explore the wild ride of Larry Zbyszko, from Bruno’s betrayal to “Living Legend” status in wrestling.
Classic Wrestling Christmas Gifts: 12 Timeless Treasures
From souvenir fan club packages to 1950s board games, unleash your nostalgia with these 12 classic wrestling Christmas gifts from the past!
BrainChild: Secret Life of Bobby Heenan’s Daughter
Jessica Solt, daughter of wrestling icon Bobby “The Brain” Heenan, shares intimate details of her father’s life and career. From his early days in the…
10 Hottest Pro Wrestling Feuds of the ’60s & ’70s
Explore 10 of the hottest pro wrestling feuds of the 1960s and ’70s that captivated fans, raked in money, and even inspired riots!
Larry Hennig: Much More Than Mr. Perfect’s Dad
As revered as “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig deserves to be, his father Larry Hennig was a legendary champ with an exceptional story of his own!
Woooooo! Becoming Ric Flair Documentary: An Honest Review
How does the Woooooo! Becoming Ric Flair documentary on Peacock fare in the telling of Flair’s prolific and controversial story?
World Wrestling Association: WWA Indianapolis Wrestling Territory
World Wrestling Association (WWA Indianapolis) was a territory created out of rebellion with a legacy going back to the creation of the NWA.
Buffalo Jim Barrier: His Shocking, Unsolved Death
Buffalo Jim Barrier was a fun-loving wrestling promoter, business owner, and Las Vegas mainstay until his grim and unsolved death in Motel 6.
Fumi Saito: Japan’s Leading Wrestling Historian and Journalist
It isn’t easy to overstate how entrenched Fumi Saito has been in the professional wrestling industry for the past four decades.
Hulk Hogan and the AWA Championship: What If He Won?
What if Hulk Hogan become AWA Champion? A ‘What If?’ scenario that would have had an astronomical effect on the entire wrestling timeline.
The Iron Sheik-Hulk Hogan Match That Changed Wrestling Forever
In 1984, a hero defeated a foreign foe to create Hulkamania in the WWE. Hulk Hogan and Iron Sheik had it set. But it almost…
Revealed: The Untold Story of AWA Team Challenge Series
To counter the growing dominance of the WWF, AWA had to do something different. Thus, the AWA Team Challenge Series was born.
Verne Gagne and the Rise and Fall of the AWA
From his storied sports career to the AWA, rumors about Hulk Hogan, and troubling final days, this is the unforgettable story of Verne Gagne.
Stan Hansen and the AWA Championship Belt Scandal
What Stan Hansen did to the AWA World Heavyweight Championship belt after becoming champion is forever a part of wrestling lore.
Surprising Story Behind TV Debut of The Road Warriors
“Back then, guys like us were aware of each other!” Here is the story of the formation and landmark television debut of The Road Warriors.
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Eddie Sharkey – The Trainer of Wrestling Champions
From training legendary professional wrestlers to gouging out eyes alongside Harley Race, Eddie Sharkey is the last of a dying breed!
Vader’s Shocking Rookie Error Against Bruiser Brody
Discover the shocking tale of the adversity Big Van Vader had to overcome against Bruiser Brody early in his career.
The Great American Bash: From the NWA to WWE
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.