Cauliflower Alley Club, from the annual meet and greets in Las Vegas back to its roots when it was founded in 1965 by Mike Mazurki in Los Angeles. Relive all these great memories and remember the stars of the past that paved the way to what we see on television today in these Slam Wrestling archives.
2023 Cauliflower Alley Club stories
- Cauliflower Alley Club 2023 Reunion Photo Gallery
- Aug. 31, 2023: CM Punk lets fly at CAC banquet
- Aug. 30, 2023: Damn, that was a fun CAC Baloney Blowout
- Aug. 28, 2023: ‘Mr. Outrageous’ Al Burke’s transition into Hollywood
- Aug. 24, 2023: Joe Malenko proud of upcoming CAC honor
- Aug. 19, 2023: Damian 666 a worthy CAC Lucha award winner
- Aug. 15, 2023: The reinvention of Riea Von Slasher
- Dec. 26, 2022: Cauliflower Alley Club moves 2023 reunion to August
2022 Cauliflower Alley Club stories
- Cauliflower Alley Club 2022 Reunion Photo Gallery
- Oct. 7, 2022: Steve Johnson’s Melby Award acceptance speech
- Oct. 5, 2022: Joyce Grable’s beautiful CAC moment
- Sep. 29, 2022: JBL a humble top award winner at CAC finale
- Sep. 27, 2022: Memphis Mania runs wild at CAC Baloney Blowout
- Sep. 27, 2022: Huge voids unavoidable at CAC reunion
- Sep. 9, 2022: Historian Steve Johnson embodies spirit of CAC’s Jim Melby Award
- Aug. 30, 2022: Tommy Rich ‘tickled to death’ by CAC honor
- Aug. 18, 2022: Jacqueline Moore’s passion for wrestling leads to CAC honor
- Aug. 5, 2022: Billy Silverman’s five decades in stripes
- Apr. 24, 2022: Karl Lauer, dead at 83, was the Cauliflower Alley Club
- Nov. 18, 2021: Cauliflower Alley Club announces 2022 reunion
2021 Cauliflower Alley Club stories
- Cauliflower Alley Club 2021 Reunion Photo Gallery
- Sep. 26, 2021: Madusa’s CAC speech: ‘I’m not done; I am forever growing’
- Sep. 23, 2021: Rey Mysterio’s CAC speech: ‘This journey has been incredible’
- Sep. 16, 2021: Madusa and Mysterio among trailblazing honorees at this year’s returning CAC
- Sep. 15, 2021: 2021 CAC Bockwinkel Baloney Blowout a call to brotherhood and friendship
- Sep. 7, 2021: Humble Ricky Santana’s says his CAC award is result of others
- Sep. 5, 2021: B. Brian Blair creates a buzz with his autobiography
- Jan. 28, 2021: Cauliflower Alley Club postpones reunion again
2020 Cauliflower Alley Club stories
- Jul 16, 2020: Cauliflower Alley Club cancels 2020 reunion
- Mar 28, 2020: Mat Matters: Goodbye, Dean
- Feb 23, 2020: Maddison Miles a star on the rise
2019 Cauliflower Alley Club stories
- Nov 19, 2019: Me and the Melby: When the news is about yourself
- May 12, 2019: Yohe the Great
- May 2, 2019: Mark Henry provides laughs and challenges at CAC banquet
- May 1, 2019: Dean Ambrose honors trainer Cody Hawk at CAC reunion
- 2019 Cauliflower Alley Club Reunion Photo Gallery
- Apr. 29, 2019: Iron-lifting Mark Henry worthy of Iron Mike award
2018 Cauliflower Alley Club stories
- May 10, 2018: Complicated legacy of Fabulous Moolah on trial at CAC
- May 3, 2018: Shawn Michaels adds ‘Mr. CAC’ to his amazing resume
- May 1, 2018: For Brickhouse Brown, a night of courage and emotion
- Apr. 28, 2018: Baron von Raschke Q&A Part 2: Managers, tag teams & Mrs. Claw
- Apr. 24, 2018: Baron von Raschke Q&A Part 1: Claw holds & army life
- Apr. 21, 2018: Blue Demon Jr. honoured by CAC’s first Lucha award
- Apr. 20, 2018: Tony Storm hopes CAC honour gets him to the next level
- Apr. 16, 2018: Mickie Henson’s career — and life — hardly a quick 1-2-3
- Apr. 14, 2018: Don Luce the ‘godfather’ of pro wrestling research
- Mar. 30, 2018: Mat Matters: Remembering Red & Carol, king and queen of the CAC
2017 Cauliflower Alley Club stories
- May 4, 2017: Tully Blanchard main events 52nd Cauliflower Alley Club reunion
- 2017: Transcript: Tully Blanchard: ‘God put me on different path’
- May 3, 2017: That night the CAC’s Baloney Blowout began to GLOW
- May 2, 2017: Making new friends at the Cauliflower Alley Club
- April 29, 2017: Tokyo Monster Kahagas a proud ‘indie guy’
- April 24, 2017: Versatility key to career of Cuban Assassin Fidel Sierra
- April 23, 2017: GLOW’s behind the scenes maestro was Matt Cimber
- April 16, 2017: ‘How blessed am I?’ Bobby Simmons’ journey from referee to pastor
2016 Cauliflower Alley Club stories
- April 25, 2016: Praise for ‘The Enforcer’ Arn Anderson
- April 22, 2016: Trish Stratus’ career defined by not being ‘just eye candy’
- April 18, 2016: Father-son Orndorff speeches highlight of CAC
- April 14, 2016: Trish brings Stratusfaction, Orndorffs bring tears to CAC banquet
- April 13, 2016: CAC Baloney Blowout soars with High Flyers
- April 12, 2016: Unavoidable void at this year’s CAC reunion
- April 8, 2016: ‘Mr. Wonderful’ Paul Orndorff Q&A
- April 6, 2016: Lance Russell Q&A Part 2: Brawls, empty arenas, impact
- April 5, 2016: Trish Stratus first woman to receive CAC’s Iron Mike Award
- March 29, 2016: Sue Aitchison: Making wishes come true at WWE for 30 years
- March 18, 2016: Lance Russell Q&A Part 1: Happy 90th birthday!
2015 Cauliflower Alley Club stories
- May 10, 2015: Thoughtful words from the ‘Glama-mom’ Beth Phoenix
- April 21, 2015: Thank you from a Fallen Angel
- April 17, 2015: In one night, an award and a rib for Wes Brisco
- April 16, 2015: Larry Hennig proves he’s a worthy headliner at CAC banquet
- April 15, 2015: Different kind of ‘Killer Bees’ at Cauliflower Alley Baloney Blowout
- April 14, 2015: Plenty to do at the CAC reunion
- April 13, 2015: Hugs all around at the CAC
- April 11, 2015: Dillon tagging with Funk again to emcee CAC banquet
- April 12, 2015: Go go Godzilla! Jax Dane attacks CAC!
- April 10, 2015: CAC to honour DDP for humanitarian work
- April 9, 2015: Larry Hennig Q&A: Early days through to the CAC’s Iron Mike Award
- April 8, 2015: The Jerry Brisco Q&A Part 2: Innovators and giving back
- April 7, 2015: The Jerry Brisco Q&A Part 1: Tag chemistry, amateur wrestling, Jack
- April 5, 2015: Many years of hard work pay off for Dennis Brent with CAC’s historian award
- April 4, 2015: Cauliflower Alley Club set for a big 50th bash
- February 18, 2015: Malia Hosaka’s career was off the beaten path
2014 Cauliflower Alley Club stories
- June 24, 2014: CAC award ultimate honour for Scrap Iron Pearce
- June 5, 2014: ‘Odd noise’ highlights Cauliflower Alley Club awards
- June 4, 2014: Unexpected tribute moves Cauliflower Alley Club crowd
- June 4, 2014: Santana Garrett — TNA’s Brittany — named CAC Future Legend
- June 3, 2014: Conway regains NWA World title in Las Vegas
- June 3, 2014: Ten years later, Cheerleader Melissa far more than a future legend
- May 28, 2014: Terry Taylor’s lifetime in wrestling celebrated with industry’s top award
2013 Cauliflower Alley Club stories
- April 18, 2013: Jake The Snake turns CAC banquet into a sobering experience
- April 17, 2013: ‘Addiction’ to wrestling more than just baloney
2012 Cauliflower Alley Club stories
- April 19, 2012: Austin, Steamboat delight at Cauliflower Alley Club reunion
- 2012: Laughs and sage advice from Austin at CAC banquet
- 2012: Wendi Richter’s Cauliflower Alley Club speech
- April 18, 2012: Starr, Webster, Kertsen, Lauer honored at CAC Baloney Blowout
- April 17, 2012: Bobby Bass Guest Column: Laughing my way through the Cauliflower Alley Club reunion
- April 11, 2012: Battle of the Sexes: Men vs Women tag in Atlanta
2011 Cauliflower Alley Club stories
- April 28, 2011: Jake The Snake can still captivate
- April 21, 2011: Honky Tonk Man steals show from CAC headliners
- April 20, 2011: Lifetime honoree Foley captivates at CAC Baloney Blowout
- April 19, 2011: From wedded bliss to tearful goodbyes at CAC
- October 6, 2010: Darling Dagmar re-enters the wrestling world
- March 17, 2011: Pat Barrett’s lengthy travels pay off
2010 Cauliflower Alley Club stories
- June 9, 2010 The interesting road road of George “Scrap Iron” Gadaski
- April 22, 2010: Ross, DiBiase lead parade of honorees at CAC banquet
- April 21, 2010: Newcomers highlight CAC Baloney Blowout
- April 20, 2010: Unpredictability rules at Cauliflower Alley Club
- April 19, 2010: “Ho! Ho! Ho!” cries still ring out for Dean Higuchi
- April 18, 2010: “Mr. Universe” Earl Maynard returns to the fold
- April 16, 2010: Jim Ross to be applauded for a lifetime in wrestling
- April 15, 2010: Peers celebrate Roger Kirby’s skills
- April 14, 2010: Joyce Grable to be honoured by CAC
2009 Cauliflower Alley Club stories
- April 23, 2009: O.D.B., Hero, Murdoch share CAC experiences
- April 15, 2009: Top CAC award goes to top CAC man Nick Bockwinkel
- April 15, 2009: CAC Baloney Blowout overrun by Iron Sheik
- April 14, 2009: Health updates dominate Cauliflower Alley Club reunion
- April 13, 2009: CAC to honour “King of Belts” Reggie Parks
- April 10, 2009: Art Crews a post-wrestling success story
- April 9, 2009: Wrestling for legends highlights CAC indy show
- January 19, 2009: Princess Jasmine took her act to the road
2008 Cauliflower Alley Club stories
- June 12, 2008: Hitman, Patterson, Dr. Death headline CAC awards
- June 11, 2008: CAC pays tribute to Los Luchadores!
- June 10, 2008: In awe at my first Cauliflower Alley Club Reunion
- June 6, 2008: CAC to give Butcher Vachon long overdue award
- June 2, 2008: Jim Ross off to first Cauliflower Alley Club reunion
- Apr 7, 2008: Sandy Parker: Addicted to wrestling
2007 Cauliflower Alley Club stories
- May 17, 2007: A rare case of jitters for Duke Myers
- Apr. 22, 2007: That’s entertainment! CAC banquet ranges from songs to stories to spoofs
- Apr. 21, 2007: Wrestling hailed as one of Canada’s greatest exports
- Apr. 21, 2007: CAC, PM Harper honour Canadian grapplers
- Apr. 19, 2007: A lifetime of rewards for Bob Geigel
- Apr. 18, 2007: Don Leo Jonathan earned CAC’s top honour
- Apr. 17, 2007: Tito Carreon reflects back on 15-year career
- Apr. 5, 2007: For Dillon, it’s all about emotion
2006 Cauliflower Alley Club stories
- June 11, 2006: Race & Hennig go over at Cauliflower Alley Club banquet
- Jun 7, 2006: Sports came easy to CAC honoree Jessica Rogers
- Mar 21, 2006: Bernardi leaves legacy with CAC
- Mar. 6, 2006: Mike Mazurki: Wrestling’s acting champ
2005 Cauliflower Alley Club stories
- 2005: Terry Funk honored by his peers at CAC
- 2005: Adrian Street proposes to Miss Linda
- Apr. 15, 2005: Youth sweats it out in Vegas
- Mar. 16, 2005: Christy & Love: Wrestling’s Bonnie & Clyde
2004 Cauliflower Alley Club stories
- 2004: Heenan given CAC’s top honor
- 2004: Col. DeBeers: It’s an honor to be honored
- 2004: CAC a place to rekindle old friendships
2003 Cauliflower Alley Club stories
- 2003: Mad Dog gets top CAC honour
- 2003: ‘Addiction’ to wrestling more than just baloney
- 2003: News & notes from Vegas
- 2003: Overwhelmed in Las Vegas
- 2003: CAC reunion year’s highlight
2002 Cauliflower Alley Club stories
- Feb. 21, 2002: Les Thatcher grooms tomorrow’s stars
- 12, 2002: Chris Benoit aching to get back in the ring
- Feb. 10, 2002: Kowalski gets top CAC award
- Feb. 9, 2002: Book fair a hit at Cauliflower Alley
2001 Cauliflower Alley Club stories
- Feb. 14, 2001: A Strong statement with Ventura portrait
- Feb. 11, 2001: Stu Hart honoured by his peers
- Feb. 10, 2001: CAC reunion full of magic
- Feb. 7, 2001: Huge reunion set for Las Vegas
- Jan 15, 2001: A Strong statement with Ventura portrait
1998 Cauliflower Alley Club stories
- Oct. 26, 1998: Blassie toast of Cauliflower Alley Club
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