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When Wrestling Was in Tiny Bars – Louisville Edition

Posted on August 11, 2022August 11, 2022 by eatsleepwrestle

Much ado has been made about a comment from a certain wrestling executive about how wrestling only took place in tiny bars before the WWF came along. Today I decided to share…

The 1954 Derby Eve Wrestling Show

Posted on April 30, 2017 by eatsleepwrestle

63 years ago today, the Allen Athletic Club presented a Derby Eve wrestling show at the  Columbia Gym. The show drew 2100 in attendance that night. Baron Leone def. Wild Red Berry…

The Derby Eve Rasslin’ Show

Posted on May 6, 2016May 6, 2016 by eatsleepwrestle

Last week, Ohio Valley Wrestling presented their second Run for the Ropes program as part of the Kentucky Derby Fest-a-Ville. The riverfront wrestling program is a welcome addition to the Kentucky Derby…

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