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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....

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...

A lifetime of rewards for Bob Geigel

Posted by Ryan Nation | Apr 19, 2007 | CAC, Interviews

Bob Geigel has seen and done a lot in wrestling in his 82 years, and it’s payback time. He...

Don Leo Jonathan earned CAC’s top honour

Posted by Ryan Nation | Apr 18, 2007 | CAC, Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

An author once wrote, “Respect cannot be learned, purchased or acquired — it can only...

Tito Carreon reflects back on 15-year career

Posted by Fred Johns | Apr 17, 2007 | Interviews

There aren’t too many guys that would attempt to do a plancha off the ring apron at 73 years...

Race & Hennig go over at Cauliflower Alley Club banquet

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jun 11, 2006 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS — It may have been Harley Race’s night, receiving the top honour in pro...

Bernardi leaves legacy with CAC

Posted by Greg Oliver | Mar 21, 2006 | CAC, Interviews, Obituaries

After 26 years as a pro wrestler, Maria “The Tigeress” Bernardi will be remembered as...

Mike Mazurki: Wrestling’s acting champ

Posted by Greg Oliver | Mar 6, 2006 | CAC, Hollywood Headlock, Interviews

Mike Mazurki is the heavyweight champion of wrestlers turned actors. With his busted-up, deeply...

Barry O breaks his silence

Posted by Jamie Hemmings | Jan 4, 2006 | Interviews

The story so far… In Part One of the Barry Orton epic, SLAM! Wrestling writer Jamie Hemmings...

The other Orton

Posted by Jamie Hemmings | Jan 3, 2006 | Interviews

Of course, I knew of his father and his brother. His nephew, Randy, was the first big name I ever...

This time, Kenny Jay is on top

Posted by Steven Johnson | Apr 13, 2005 | CAC, Classics, Interviews

Kenny Jay is proof you can win for losing. Known throughout most of his career as cannon fodder...

Les Thatcher’s Maritime memories

Posted by JASON FOLLETT | Apr 11, 2005 | CAC, Classics, Interviews

Les Thatcher has travelled many roads in his career, he’s been from Florida, to the...

Christy & Love: Wrestling’s Bonnie & Clyde

Posted by STEVE RENNIE- SLAM! Wrestling | Mar 16, 2005 | CAC, Classics, Interviews

Paul Christy and Bunny Love will make history this spring when they become the first-ever husband...

Cheerleader Melissa has moved past the pom-poms

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 26, 2004 | Interviews

California’s ‘Cheerleader’ Melissa Anderson, a second-generation wrestler,...

Heenan given CAC’s top honor

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 18, 2004 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS – True to form, Bobby ‘The Brain’ Heenan was not lost for words when...

Hard Boiled Haggerty: Wrestler, actor, friend of CAC

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jan 30, 2004 | CAC, Hollywood Headlock, Interviews, Obituaries

The loss of Don ‘Hard Boiled’ Haggerty, who died Tuesday at age 78 in Malibu,...

Les Thatcher grooms tomorrow’s stars

Posted by Greg Oliver | Feb 21, 2002 | CAC, Classics, Interviews

Les Thatcher is a little like a gardener these days. His job in running the Heartland Wrestling...

Chris Benoit aching to get back in the ring

Posted by Greg Oliver | Feb 12, 2002 | CAC, Classics, Interviews

LAS VEGAS — There’s a good side to everything. ‘The Crippler’ Chris Benoit may continue to...

Kowalski gets top CAC award

Posted by Greg Oliver | Feb 10, 2002 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS — One of the baddest men in pro wrestling is also one of its most-liked and most revered...

Book fair a hit at Cauliflower Alley

Posted by Greg Oliver | Feb 8, 2002 | CAC, Gary Howard Memorial Library

LAS VEGAS – It would be unfair to give Mick Foley all the credit, but the former WWF champ...

Sharon Valentine talks about her love for Johnny Valentine

Posted by John Molinaro | Jun 21, 2001 | Classics, Interviews

Sharon Valentine sits and stirs in her house in suburban Dallas, thumbing through old photo albums...

Stu Hart honoured by his peers

Posted by Greg Oliver | Feb 11, 2001 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS — This year’s Cauliflower Alley Club banquet and awards ceremony may...

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