The wrestling business has seen legends who made the sport highly popular back in the early days. The contributions of…
The Flying Greek Premiere
World Premiere of The Flying Greek in Springfield, MO at the historic Fox Theatre on December 10th The premiere of…
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Manoli Savvenas was one of many international stars who utilized his heritage to help get over with wrestling fans. As…
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Although professional wrestling existed long before television, the small screen revolutionized the industry, leading to a golden age where wrestling…
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Pacific Northwest Wrestling (aka Big Time Wrestling and Portland Wrestling) was one of the oldest promotions in the history of…
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Dating back to 1944, Georgia Championship Wrestling (GCW) played a major role in the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), becoming the…
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The National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), a wrestling organization so powerful and so feared that it could blackball a wrestler with…
Memphis’ Rich Wrestling History
The execution of professional wrestling moves such as pile drivers, crossbody checks, backhand chop, short-arm clothesline, corkscrew elbow drop, elbow…
The first Wrestling Pay-Per-View Event
The very popular “Little Beaver” who could often demand part of the gate, for his appearances, fought in the first ever wrestling pay-per-view event.
Championship Wrestling from Florida, the birthplace of legends
Known for uninhibited bloodbaths, spellbinding technical bouts from the early 70s with the eminence of trusted announcer, the legendary Gordon…
FLASHBACK: The 1972 Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI), Rookie of the Year; Mike Graham
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Verne Gagne was an accomplished amateur and professional wrestler whose ambition led to him creating his own promotion, the American…
Ric Flair, Diamonds are Forever
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Rise of the WWF
In 1983, the landscape of professional wrestling was much different than it is today, but it would be thrown into…
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The sound of a gong brings fans to their feet instantly, a testament to the Undertaker’s recognition as one of wrestling’s all-time greats.
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The Most Hated Pro Wrestling Champions of All Time — 24/7 Wall St.
Pro Wrestling is a spectacle filled with heroes, villains, unexpected twists, betrayals, and lots of violence. Professional wrestlers are both…
Twin Wars ’90: The Last Gasp of the AWA — Ring the Damn Bell
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New Ric Flair podcast announced — Gerweck.net
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The Most Hated Pro Wrestling Champions of All Time — 24/7 Wall St.
Pro Wrestling is a spectacle filled with heroes, villains, unexpected twists, betrayals, and lots of violence. Professional wrestlers are both…
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Ric Flair on WWE erasing his legacy
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Film creator Jason Brasier joins Ace and Professor for this week’s episode. Jason Brasier will discuss his new documentary, The…
Top Five Greatest Opponents Against Hulk Hogan — Ring the Damn Bell
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