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,…
There aren’t too many firsts in wrestling any more, but I’m pretty sure this one is. In the middle of their intergender match, Joey Ryan paused to propose to his girlfriend Laura…
Humbly submitted for all you aspiring wrestling promoters out there, here’s a simple plan from an observer and budding wrestling historian that will turn your fledgling promotion into a must see attraction….
The last time I saw John Wayne Murdoch, he was falling backwards through a table on the shoulders of Shane Mercer from the top turnbuckle. Murdoch is as hardcore as they get….
My local wrestling community is a house divided. Some are fans of Kentuckiana Diehard Wrestling. They have had their issues lately, namely losing their booker and some of the veteran talent, but…
Have you ever wondered how someone who wants to be a professional wrestler breaks the news to their parents? So did I. Here’s chapter one of Eat Sleep Wrestle, a book I…
Enzo and Big Cass made a surprise appearance at a WWE house show in San Jose last night. Listen to the pop they get, and and the chant along. The WWE has come…
There are many reasons to lament the changes that have happened in the wrestling business in the past few decades, but there are some things we should all be glad to see…
Ian Rotten shared a great story about his blood brother Axl this morning on Facebook. Sharing it here for all who are feeling the loss today. If you’ll bear with me, I’d like…
If you are in the Midwest and you haven’t seen a Girl Fight show, you’re missing out. Tonight’s show at The Arena in Jeff played to a packed crowd of 165 plus….
