The magic (show) of Nigel McGuinness
For years, Nigel McGuinness was a world class pro wrestler. Later when the dice didn’t roll his...
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Author: Mike Lano
Bob Mulrenin was a ‘Super’ photographer
Longtime wrestling photojournalist Bob Mulrenin had more guts, determination and in the last few...
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Friends, disciples say goodbye to Judo Gene LeBell
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – On Sunday, October 9, Gokor Chivichyan held a private memorial for...
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Mat Matters: Looking back on my time with NorCal promoter Kirk White
It’s been almost three months since long-time Northern California promoter Kirk White died...
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Mat Matters: Mushi Mushi, my memories of Wally Yamaguchi
Wrestling, and Japanese wrestling in particular, lost a great friend, gentle character and major...
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Mat Matters: Remembering beloved L.A. announcer Miguel Alonso
EDITOR’S NOTE: A great wrestling match is like a great meal. You can have all the essential...
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Mat Matters: Kinji Shibuya, hated and beloved
Kinji Shibuya’s beautiful little Buddhist temple was packed Sunday afternoon in Union City,...
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‘Mr. Universe’ Earl Maynard returns to the fold
It took me several years to find where in the world Earl “Mr. Universe” Maynard had...
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Mat Matters: L.A. convention maybe the best, most organized ever
As someone who has attended wrestling conventions and related events since the late 1960s —...
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Mat Matters: Bob Shamrock remembered
Many of us who knew Bob Shamrock were surprised at his recent passing at such a young age, 68,...
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