Cauliflower Alley Club

Tom Burke at 62 years of collecting — and counting

Posted by Rasslin Merch Machine | Jul 19, 2020 | Not Another Collectible!

Vince McMahon revolutionized pro wrestling in many ways. Today it is taken for granted how easy it...

Cauliflower Alley Club 2019 gallery

Posted by Brad McFarlin | Jul 18, 2020 | CAC, Photo Galleries

On Thursday, the Cauliflower Alley Club announced the inevitable, that its 2020 reunion...

Cauliflower Alley Club cancels 2020 reunion

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 16, 2020 | CAC, News

In news that was expected, the Cauliflower Alley Club announced that due to heightened numbers of...

Mat Matters: Goodbye, Dean

Posted by Greg Oliver | Mar 28, 2020 | CAC, Obituaries, Opinion

Choosing someone to dedicate a book to is not an exact science, but for me, it’s always been...

Maddison Miles a star on the rise

Posted by Dorathy Gass | Feb 23, 2020 | CAC, Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

At the young age of 20, Maddison Miles is living her best wrestling life with a long list of...

Me and the Melby: When the news is about yourself

Posted by Greg Oliver | Nov 19, 2019 | CAC, Opinion

In journalism, and other areas, there’s a term called conflict of interest. At SLAM!...

Mark Henry provides laughs and challenges at CAC banquet

Posted by Greg Oliver | May 2, 2019 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS – Like a stacked show, any number of the honourees at Wednesday’s Cauliflower...

Dean Ambrose honors trainer Cody Hawk at CAC reunion

Posted by Kari Williams | May 1, 2019 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS – WWE star Dean Ambrose was a “science experiment” to the 2019 Cauliflower Alley...

Documentary has Mark Henry turning introspective

Posted by Alexandra Robertson | Feb 15, 2019 | Hollywood Headlock Interviews

The WWE has announced that it will air a Mark Henry original documentary this Sunday, February 17,...

Wrestler/promoter TNT Keny G passes

Posted by Kari Williams | Dec 10, 2018 | Interviews, Obituaries

Former wrestler and promoter TNT Keny G, also father to independent wrestler Santana Garrett, has...

Five questions with WWE producer Adam Pearce

Posted by Guest Column | Jul 21, 2018 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF

Adam Pearce will be the Master of Ceremonies for the 20th annual George Tragos/Lou Thesz...

Shawn Michaels adds ‘Mr. CAC’ to his amazing resume

Posted by Greg Oliver | May 3, 2018 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS – He was “The Showstopper,” “The Heartbreak Kid” and “Mr....

For Brickhouse Brown, a night of courage and emotion

Posted by Steven Johnson | May 2, 2018 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS — It’s not often that a newcomer steals the main event at the annual...

Tony Storm hopes CAC honour gets him to the next level

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 21, 2018 | CAC, Interviews

Tony Storm can always rely on his biggest fans, as they are often at the shows cheering him on....

Tully Blanchard: ‘God put me on different path’

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Jun 25, 2017 | CAC, Classics, Interviews

Iron Mike Award acceptance speech from the Cauliflower Alley Club reunion On May 3, Tully...

Tully Blanchard main events 52nd Cauliflower Alley Club reunion

Posted by Greg Oliver | May 4, 2017 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS – Though it wasn’t obvious to everyone in the room, there was a special...

Making new friends at the Cauliflower Alley Club

Posted by Greg Oliver | May 2, 2017 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS – While a lot of people will talk about the Cauliflower Alley Club reunion as a...

‘How blessed am I?’ Bobby Simmons’ journey from referee to pastor

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 16, 2017 | CAC, Interviews

At the upcoming Cauliflower Alley Club reunion, Bobby Simmons is set to receive the Charlie Smith...

Trish Stratus’ career defined by not being ‘just eye candy’

Posted by Kari Williams | Jul 13, 2016 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

Trish Stratus never dreamed of becoming a professional wrestler. She didn’t know it was a...

Trish Stratus first woman to receive CAC’s Iron Mike Award

Posted by Kari Williams | Apr 5, 2016 | CAC, Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus has been on the cusp of movements her entire career — from...

Thoughtful words from the ‘Glama-mom’ Beth Phoenix

Posted by Greg Oliver | May 10, 2015 | CAC, Interviews

One of the most poignant and moving moments at April’s Cauliflower Alley Club banquet was...

Jushin Thunder Liger unmasked

Posted by Greg Oliver | May 5, 2015 | Interviews

LAS VEGAS — The thing that really stands out when interviewing Jushin Thunder Liger,...

Thank you from a Fallen Angel

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Apr 21, 2015 | CAC, Interviews

Christopher Daniels’ speech at the Cauliflower Alley Club LAS VEGAS – The speech by...

In one night, an award and a rib for Wes Brisco

Posted by Steven Johnson | Apr 17, 2015 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS — It worked out OK. But for a time it appeared that Wes Brisco was going to be MIA...

Larry Hennig proves he’s a worthy headliner at CAC banquet

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 16, 2015 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS – Like the WWF shows of the 1980s, when the World championship was defended before...

Many years of hard work pay off for Dennis Brent with CAC’s historian award

Posted by Kari Williams | Apr 5, 2015 | CAC, Interviews

New York Times bestselling author Dennis Brent sat backstage at Wrestlemania XX, taking it all in....

Mat Matters: God bless Tito Carreon

Posted by Greg Oliver | Feb 9, 2015 | Interviews, Obituaries, Opinion

Tito Carreon might just be the nicest guy I’ve ever met in pro wrestling, and learning of...

Santana Garrett — TNA’s Brittany — named CAC Future Legend

Posted by Dan Murphy | Jun 4, 2014 | CAC, Interviews

Santana Garrett has been a model, a valet, and a TNA Knockout. Now she’s a Future Legend. Garrett,...

Conway regains NWA World title in Las Vegas

Posted by Dan Murphy | Jun 3, 2014 | CAC, Other House Shows

LAS VEGAS – “Iron Man” Rob Conway became a two-time NWA World champion on...

Terry Taylor’s lifetime in wrestling celebrated with industry’s top award

Posted by Marshall Ward | May 28, 2014 | CAC, Interviews

Back in the day, nobody broke into the wrestling business without knowing someone. “It was...

Al Mandell, dead at 92, was ‘Forrest Gump of wrestling’

Posted by Greg Oliver | Dec 28, 2012 | Interviews, Obituaries

The contributions of Al Mandell to the business of professional wrestling are harder to classify...

Red Bastien dead at 81

Posted by Greg Oliver | Aug 11, 2012 | CAC, Interviews, Obituaries

Rolland “Red” Bastien, who died August 11, 2012, after a lengthy battle with...

Kyle Matthews a rising star beyond Georgia home

Posted by Greg Oliver | May 6, 2012 | CAC, Interviews

The 2012 Future Legend award winner at the Cauliflower Alley Club reunion is not extremely...

Wendi Richter’s Cauliflower Alley Club speech

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Apr 19, 2012 | CAC, Classics, Interviews

By WENDI RICHTER At Wednesday’s Cauliflower Alley Club banquet, women’s wrestling...

Laughing my way through the Cauliflower Alley Club reunion

Posted by "NO CLASS" BOBBY BASS -- For SLAM! Wrestling | Apr 17, 2012 | CAC, Canadian Hall of Fame, Opinion

LAS VEGAS – This has been an amazing experience for me. It is my first trip to the...

Brian Blair busy as a bee

Posted by Greg Oliver | May 13, 2011 | CAC, Interviews

Brian Blair has so much on the go, it is dizzying. Between the politics, the start-up businesses,...

Supporting female wrestling Melissa Anderson’s passion

Posted by Greg Oliver | May 12, 2011 | Interviews

Melissa Anderson has been out of the TNA spotlight for more than a year now, but that...

Guest column: ‘Cowboy’ Dan Kroffat – The three people key to my career

Posted by "COWBOY" DAN KROFFAT - For SLAM! Wrestling | May 3, 2011 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Opinion

“Cowboy” Dan Kroffat was a Men’s Honoree (Retired) at the Cauliflower Alley...

Jake The Snake can still captivate

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 28, 2011 | CAC, Interviews

Jake “The Snake” Roberts can still captivate an audience like few others. Last week,...

Pat Barrett’s lengthy travels pay off

Posted by Darren Wood | Mar 17, 2011 | CAC, Interviews

It was supposed to be the crowning achievement in Pat Barrett’s long and illustrious career...

Awesome Kong believes in herself

Posted by Greg Oliver | May 3, 2010 | CAC, Interviews

Kia Stevens is nothing like her intimidating Awesome Kong character, and that’s a good thing...

Newcomers highlight CAC Baloney Blowout

Posted by Steven Johnson | Apr 21, 2010 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS — The Cauliflower Alley Club reunion represents a place where familiar faces meet...

‘Ho! Ho! Ho!’ cries still ring out for Dean Higuchi

Posted by Steven Johnson | Apr 19, 2010 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

The sound of the tomato cans called to Dean Higuchi. That’s right―tomato cans. Growing up as...

Jim Ross to be applauded for a lifetime in wrestling

Posted by Blaine Van Der Griend | Apr 16, 2010 | CAC, Interviews

His voice is attached to some of the greatest moments in the history of professional wrestling....

Wrestling for legends highlights CAC indy show

Posted by Fred Johns | Apr 9, 2009 | CAC, Interviews

A stunning thing happened at last year’s Cauliflower Alley Club Reunion show in Las Vegas:...

Leo Burke won’t be alone at CAC in Vegas

Posted by Greg Oliver | Mar 28, 2009 | CAC, Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

Leo Burke has had a rough couple of months, but is really looking forward to seeing some old...

Princess Jasmine took her act to the road

Posted by Jamie Hemmings | Jan 19, 2009 | Interviews

Princess Jasmine owes much of her career — and her name — to her mentor, Dick Afflis,...

Don Leo Jonathan reflects on Killer Kowalski

Posted by Greg Oliver | Sep 7, 2008 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Classics, Interviews, Obituaries

Killer Kowalski, who died a week ago on August 30, was always a rather solitary man on the road,...

CAC to give Butcher Vachon long overdue award

Posted by Fred Johns | Jun 6, 2008 | CAC, Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

The Vachon Brothers — Paul “The Butcher” and Maurice “Mad Dog”...

Sir Oliver Humperdink recalls career of yesteryear

Posted by Matt Mackinder | Jan 17, 2008 | Classics, Interviews

Sir Oliver Humperdink had such a unique look that Bobby Heenan once quipped that he “looked...

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