Author: Steven Johnson

Tennessee icon Len Rossi dies at 91

Posted by Steven Johnson | Oct 10, 2020 | Obituaries

In the Tennessee wrestling territory known for over-the-top, anything-goes action, Len Rossi was...

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Billy Wicks: ‘Pops’ was source of stories, inspiration

Posted by Steven Johnson | Jul 2, 2020 | Interviews, Obituaries

Long before Jackie Fargo feuded with Al Greene and Jerry Lawler feuded with just about everybody,...

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A piece of history passes with Steinborn’s death

Posted by Steven Johnson | Apr 19, 2020 | Interviews, Obituaries

When you entered Dick Steinborn’s townhouse in the Fan District of Richmond, Va., you truly...

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Legendary Harley Race dies

Posted by Steven Johnson | Aug 1, 2019 | Interviews, Obituaries

By STEVE JOHNSON and GREG OLIVER – SlamWrestling.net He was the Greatest Wrestler on...

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‘Nature Boy’ Roger Kirby dies

Posted by Steven Johnson | Mar 18, 2019 | Interviews, Obituaries

“Nature Boy” Kirby, one of pro wrestling’s greatest heels from the 1960s to the...

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The Destroyer Dick Beyer dies

Posted by Steven Johnson | Mar 7, 2019 | Interviews, Obituaries

Dick Beyer, who left an incredible legacy as The Intelligent, Sensational Destroyer, as former AWA...

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Wrestler, junkyard artist Steve Musulin dies

Posted by Steven Johnson | Aug 21, 2018 | Interviews, Obituaries, The Artistic Canvas

When tragedy short-circuited his wrestling career, Steve Musulin started another. The 1970s and...

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Defector Volkoff became a true American

Posted by Steven Johnson | Aug 5, 2018 | Interviews, Obituaries

For all the holds, counterholds, and reversals that were part of his WWE Hall of Fame career,...

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Brickhouse Brown has died

Posted by Steven Johnson | Jul 29, 2018 | Interviews, Obituaries

Wrestling legend Brickhouse Brown has passed away. He was 57-years-old. Born Frederick Seawright,...

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‘Vader’ Leon White dead at age 63

Posted by Steven Johnson | Jun 20, 2018 | Interviews, Obituaries

Leon White, the football star turned professional wrestler known as Vader and Big Van Vader, has...

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