Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin surprised the wrestling world yesterday when he announced the creation of a new governing body dedicated to expanding fight sports in the Commonwealth. The Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling…
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…
The Allen Athletic Club was the premiere wrestling promotion in Louisville for 22 years. Founder Heywood Allen and Francis McDonough had the contacts to bring in the best talent and a strong…
In 1949 professional wrestling was struggling. Fan interest was waning, box offices were down, and the business appeared to be on the ropes. A year later, 18,000 people packed Madison Square Garden,…
If you’re a fan of Bluegrass Brawlers, you’re going to love this. Jim Cornette has been working for two and a half years on a book about the Memphis era in Louisville….
I’m very happy to announce I’ll be giving my first live presentation based on Bluegrass Brawlers later this month in Owensboro, Kentucky. The talk will be held at the Daviess County Library…
The back wall of my man cave is not prepped and ready for battle. Right now, there are 50 cards with 50 stories to find and write. They are stories about promoter…
Sixty-eight years ago this week, Heywood Allen promoted his last show in Louisville, Kentucky. On February 9, 1947, The Courier-Journal reported that Allen had sold his interest in the Allen Athletic Club…
