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...
Read MorePosted by Mike Lano | Mar 25, 2022 | Obituaries
It’s been almost three months since long-time Northern California promoter Kirk White died...
Read MorePosted by Mike Lano | Mar 15, 2019 | Obituaries, Opinion
Wrestling, and Japanese wrestling in particular, lost a great friend, gentle character and major...
Read MorePosted by Mike Lano | Jun 17, 2012 | Obituaries, Opinion
EDITOR’S NOTE: A great wrestling match is like a great meal. You can have all the essential...
Read MorePosted by Mike Lano | May 20, 2010 | Interviews, Obituaries, Opinion
Kinji Shibuya’s beautiful little Buddhist temple was packed Sunday afternoon in Union City,...
Read MorePosted by Mike Lano | Apr 18, 2010 | Hollywood Headlock, Interviews
It took me several years to find where in the world Earl “Mr. Universe” Maynard had...
Read MoreAs someone who has attended wrestling conventions and related events since the late 1960s —...
Read MorePosted by Mike Lano | Jan 27, 2010 | Obituaries, Opinion
Many of us who knew Bob Shamrock were surprised at his recent passing at such a young age, 68,...
Read MorePosted by Mike Lano | Jan 4, 2010 | Interviews
When the Cessna 182-J slammed into the cold, dark and murky waters of Tampa Bay, I was certain...
Read MorePosted by Mike Lano | Dec 31, 2009 | Obituaries, Opinion
We just couldn’t finish 2009 — the year of deaths — without another. Michael...
Read MorePosted by Mike Lano | Dec 15, 2009 | Gary Howard Memorial Library
Diehard WWE fans will want to add the just-released book, Rey Mysterio: Behind the Mask, to their...
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