Author: Jonathan Plombon

Retro review: WWE’s ‘Big Apple Takedown’ will leave the reader puzzled

Posted by Jonathan Plombon | Jun 1, 2024 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Professional wrestlers aren’t just professional wrestlers. Their skills and talents extend beyond...

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Best friend comes to Herb Abrams’ defense

Posted by Jonathan Plombon | Apr 25, 2023 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

Former UWF owner Herb Abrams didn’t stray from controversy. His public persona fed off of rumors....

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Unraveling the myths of Gordon Scozzari

Posted by Jonathan Plombon | Sep 12, 2022 | Interviews

In 1991, 21-year-old Gordon Scozzari began running shows under the banner of the American...

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The moderate rise and tragic fall of The Renegade

Posted by Jonathan Plombon | Feb 23, 2022 | Interviews

Richard Wilson, known as The Renegade in World Championship Wrestling, died by suicide on February...

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‘Tortured Ambition’ describes my work on Herb Abrams book too

Posted by Jonathan Plombon | Oct 11, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Opinion

When it came to reflecting on writing the book Tortured Ambition: The Story of Herb Abrams and the...

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Colt’s gay films a purposeful dig

Posted by Jonathan Plombon | May 13, 2021 | Hollywood Headlock, Hollywood Headlock Interviews, Interviews

In 1988, a retired professional wrestler contacted filmmaker Jack Fritscher to pitch an idea for a...

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