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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Author: Mike Lano
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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The Austin Idol Interview
When the Cessna 182-J slammed into the cold, dark and murky waters of Tampa Bay, I was certain...
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Mat Matters: Dr. Death was always full of ‘Sunshine’
We just couldn’t finish 2009 — the year of deaths — without another. Michael...
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Mysterio book lets reader Behind the Mask
Diehard WWE fans will want to add the just-released book, Rey Mysterio: Behind the Mask, to their...
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