Mat Matters: Discovering and rediscovering Jim Londos
Jim Londos was a modern-day Jason. Lovers of Greek mythology recall that Jason was an...
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Author: Steven Johnson
It’s true, Kurt Angle a CAC hero
LAS VEGAS—Lou Thesz would be proud. The legendary world champion knew Kurt Angle was the real deal...
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PowerTown figures into collectibles market, hearts of families
Wrestling’s greats live on in a high-end collectible figure series with Greg Gagne and Magnum TA among the principals.
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Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame shines on silver anniversary
WATERLOO, Iowa—The big winner on the silver anniversary of the George Tragos/Lou Thesz...
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A vintage Q&A with Barry Windham
After a few health scares, including a heart attack in December 2022, Barry Windham is back in the...
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‘A few more crosses to burn’: A KKK threat to Tiger Flowers Johnstone
During Black History Month, it’s worth telling how forgotten Black wrestler Tiger Flowers Johnstone is more than just a museum piece.
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Remembering a veteran: The final flight of Ben Reuben
Ben Reuben was a satisfied man when he ducked into an air transport plane on March 3, 1945. He was...
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Before the Iron Claw: The origins of Fritz Von Erich
Jack Adkisson was at a crossroads. He left college early despite his prowess as a discus thrower...
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‘Inferno’ Curtis Smith dead at 80
It is often the case that some of wrestling’s bad boys actually were nice guys in person. Seldom...
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In his own words, the Life and Times of CM Punk
CM Punk is a singular, remarkable figure in wrestling and one of the most important people in the...
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