It’s not easy to run an independent promotion in the WWE era. Most promotions only last a few months at best, struggling to draw an audience and attract talent the fans…
The fair is no easy place to work a wrestling show. You might draw a handful of devoted fans, but you’re also going to draw a number of passersby – including people…
Here’s a great little piece of history, courtesy of Tom Burke. This is the newspaper article about the riot that began after Gorgeous George got “The Black Panther” Jim Mitchell disqualified during…
Women have been a side show in professional wrestling for many years. There have always been exceptions, and in certain eras women were main event draws who could pack the house, but…
Last December I was selling books at a local show during intermission. A shadowy, hooded figure approached the table and quietly asked to buy a few books. I looked up and recognized…
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…
There’s a lot of talk about why Nikki Bella hasn’t dropped her Divas title, and whether or not she will break A.J. Lee’s record for most days as champion. I’m not going…
The documentary about Tim Donst’s victory over cancer is now online in its entirety. Whether you’re a wrestling fan or not, it’s an inspiring story. Tim’s a great guy and a hard…
Kayfabenews.com said it best tonight: the greatest pay-per-view in the history of Heaven is happening tonight. Just a few weeks after we lost Dusty Rhodes, Rowdy Roddy Piper is gone. My Facebook…
