Strangler Lewis’ Headlock Machine goes home
One of the most intriguing pieces of memorabilia in the history of wrestling is back home! Called...
Read MorePosted by Mike Chapman | Apr 12, 2022 | Interviews
One of the most intriguing pieces of memorabilia in the history of wrestling is back home! Called...
Read MorePosted by Nathan Hatton | Dec 30, 2020 | Interviews, Obituaries, The Sporting Connection
Danny Hodge was the rarest of individuals who inspired universal awe and admiration across the...
Read MorePosted by Steven Johnson | Dec 26, 2020 | Obituaries
In the many times that I interviewed Danny Hodge over the years, I was always curious about how...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Dec 26, 2020 | Obituaries
Danny Hodge, perhaps the greatest amateur wrestler in the history of the United States, and a...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Apr 24, 2016 | Interviews
Today, April 24th, would have been the 100th birthday of Lou Thesz, perhaps the greatest champion...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Oct 24, 2014 | Interviews, Obituaries
There’s a much better chance that you saw Johnny Lee Clary, the Ku Klux Klan member turned...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Sep 24, 2013 | Interviews, Obituaries
Angelo Savoldi, who will be laid to rest Wednesday after 99 years of full life, was billed as the...
Read MorePosted by Slam Wrestling | Sep 12, 2013 | Interviews
On Sunday, the world of amateur wrestling breathed a sigh of relief as the International Olympic...
Read MorePosted by Pat Laprade | Jul 11, 2012 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF
Dan Severn had an amazing career as an amateur wrestler, a pro wrestler and an MMA fighter. He was...
Read MorePosted by JIM ROSS | Jul 27, 2011 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF
Jim Ross proved Saturday night he is far more than the best announcer in the wrestling business....
Read MorePosted by Steven Johnson | Apr 22, 2010 | CAC, Interviews
LAS VEGAS — For more than 30 years, Jim Ross has been calling slobberknockers. On Tuesday,...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Apr 15, 2010 | Interviews
Often the measure of a great wrestler isn’t what the fans see, it’s what his peers...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Jun 2, 2008 | CAC, Interviews
“Good ol’ J.R.” is heading to his first Cauliflower Alley Club reunion in Las...
Read MorePosted by Steven Johnson | Apr 22, 2007 | CAC, Interviews
LAS VEGAS—Just call it pro wrestling’s version of a Vegas-style variety revue. The 42nd annual...
Read MorePosted by Steven Johnson | Apr 5, 2007 | Interviews
This used to be a pretty exciting time of year for J.J. Dillon. In the almost eight years that he...
Read MorePosted by Dr. Bob Bryla | Nov 24, 2006 | PWHF
AMSTERDAM, NY – The Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum (PWHF) is pleased to...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Jul 16, 2005 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF
NEWTON, Iowa – On a steamy hot day, with too many people stuffed into a tiny room dominated...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Nov 28, 2004 | Interviews, Obituaries
The life of “Dandy” Jack Donovan, which ended Saturday, November 27, 2004, just after...
Read MorePosted by LEWIS CURRY | Aug 2, 2004 | Tragos/Thesz HOF
NEWTON, IOWA — This year, the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame honoured...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Apr 18, 2004 | CAC, Interviews
LAS VEGAS – True to form, Bobby ‘The Brain’ Heenan was not lost for words when...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Apr 16, 2004 | CAC, Interviews
LAS VEGAS – The first day of the annual Cauliflower Alley Club is always abuzz with who is...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Nov 25, 2003 | Interviews, Obituaries
His first bout was a loss to Wild Bill Longson in 1952. Strangler Lewis, who acted as the manager...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Apr 6, 2003 | CAC, Interviews
LAS VEGAS — In the end, the Dog did have his day. After 44 years in pro wrestling, and an...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Sep 21, 2000 | Interviews
For Danny Hodge, it was meeting athletes from other countries that really stood out from his...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Sep 14, 2000 | Interviews
Danny Hodge sits on his porch in Perry, Oklahoma these days with his wife Dolores, content to take...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Jul 14, 2000 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews
When the illustrated dictionary on pro wrestling is finished one day, there will be a photo of...
Read MorePosted by Slam Wrestling | Sep 23, 1900 | Story Archives
Danny Hodge is known for extreme hand strength and crushing apples in his bare hands. Making not...
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