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Category: ohio valley wrestling

The Future is Bright for Bryan Kennison – and OVW

Posted on May 23, 2025 by eatsleepwrestle

Bryan Kennison was standing at gorilla with his best friend when he first realized how much the Netflix documentary Wrestlers would change his life. “Dancing Stevie J” Stephen Johnson always went last…

OVW Flashback: A Chat with Freya the Slaya

Posted on May 12, 2025 by eatsleepwrestle

This story originally appeared on Slam! Wrestling on August 27, 2024.  It’s a tale nearly as old as pro wrestling itself. The heel breaks through the curtain, showered by the boos of…

Black Diamond Entertainment is here to entertain, whether you like it or not!

Posted on May 5, 2025May 5, 2025 by eatsleepwrestle

Black Diamond Entertainment makes it their business to cause a scene. When they arrive at an Arena, they’re dressed to the nines, decked out in fancy hats, fur coats, and platform shoes….

Meet Joe Cooley: OVW’s Right Handed Giraffe Man

Posted on April 28, 2025 by eatsleepwrestle

If you’ve visited Davis Arena during the Al Snow era, you know Joe.  After scanning your ticket, passing security, and strolling past concessions and the merch stands, you’ll find Joe Cooley directing…

Soon it will be Dr. Big Zo Time!

Posted on April 7, 2025April 7, 2025 by eatsleepwrestle

There’s something about the experience of seeing pro wrestling live that cannot be matched by merely watching on television. Moments of connection and shared experiences that only a live audience gets to…

OVW Flashback: Jack Vaughn and the Thigh Slap Heard Round the World

Posted on April 2, 2025 by eatsleepwrestle

He was once Mrs. Foley’s baby boy’s favorite wrestler. He’s still one of mine. Heel or face, live or TikTok, Jack Vaughn knows how to entertain. And watch out for that devastating…

OVW Flashback: Amazing Maria and Haley J

Posted on March 28, 2025March 28, 2025 by eatsleepwrestle

So here’s the funny story about this interview. After speaking to Maria and Haley on a three way call, I texted Jessie Belle Smothers (WOW’s Jessie James) and asked if she would…

OVW Flashback: We ALWAYS Knew the Outrunners Were Cool!

Posted on March 17, 2025 by eatsleepwrestle

Before they spun their way to glory in ROH and AEW, The Outrunners stole the hearts of OVW fans. Sure, they tried to play the villains, and the men who became Truth…

Katie Gannon shows OVW she’s the HBIC

Posted on March 15, 2025 by eatsleepwrestle

“I can’t stand her.”  The fan sitting in front of me is a regular at OVW and Grindhouse. He’s seen a lot of talent come and go over the years. Some great…

OVW Flashback: Shaloncé is the Best!

Posted on March 14, 2025March 14, 2025 by eatsleepwrestle

I miss this lady! When spoke to Shaloncé Royal, she was at the height of her power. From October 25, 2022 to May 29, 2023, she reigned supreme as the OVW Women’s…

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