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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…

Who’s House? Grindhouse!

Posted on April 11, 2025 by eatsleepwrestle

In November of 2023, I wrote a story for Slam Wrestling about the “other” Arena seen in the Netflix series Wrestlers. I’ve spent many nights in the building that sits at 1416…

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…

OVW Flashback: Cash Is King

Posted on March 11, 2025 by eatsleepwrestle

This story was first published on October 21, 2022. If you want to know how the OVW title picture turned out after the Netflix documentary cameras stopped rolling, here’s your answer.  If…

OVW Stars Are All Over Queen of the Ring

Posted on March 7, 2025March 7, 2025 by eatsleepwrestle

Okay, okay, enough about Toni Storm as Clara Mortensen. Enough about Jim Cornette as the NWA Commissioner, Naomi as Ethel Johnson, and Kamille as June Byers. Strike that. I’m #TeamJuneByers, and we…

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