Blood-Stained Heroes: 13 Wrestling Legends Who Turned Scars into Glory!

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In this compilation, we pay homage to thirteen of the most notable old-school wrestlers who were known for their significant bleeding, a theatrical element long employed in professional wrestling to shock and emotionally engage audiences.

1. The Valiant Brothers

“Captain Lou and the Valiants, too! Woooo!” manager Lou Albano would shriek maniacally. And wild they were, the number one tag team in the world for several years in the ’70s.

2. Mick Foley

Mick Foley's matches undoubtedly showcase an unparalleled level of dedication. From losing an ear to having a tooth pushed into his nose, he unquestionably gave his all within the ring.

3. Sabu

To grasp the essence of Sabu's wrestling prowess, delving into tapes from Japan or his earlier matches with Al Snow on the smaller circuits pre-WWF era is necessary. Those bouts were intense battles that showcased their raw hunger and talent.

4. Superstar Billy Graham

Whenever Billy Graham and Bruno Sammartino crossed paths, it was akin to a clash between iconic arch-nemeses, reminiscent of Superman and Lex Luthor or Batman and the Joker.

5. The Sandman

What can you say about a guy who pre-juices? Hitting himself in the head with a beer can and bleeding before The Sandman‘s bouts even begin, the crowd roared their approval and loved the adrenaline rush.

6. Lou Albano

Lou Albano undeniably found more success as a manager than as a wrestler, and his matches during the latter stages of his career reflected a comparable trend.

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