Time flies, inconsistently, in the flawed but good movie ‘The Iron Claw’
Film distributors A24 did a smart and generous thing by inviting independent wrestlers,...
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Tag: Fritz Von Erich
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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Readers should take a chance on Lance
Okay, imagination time: picture yourself on a golf course. (Yes, I know not everyone plays golf,...
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Jose Lothario passes away at 83
The fiery comebacks of Jose Lothario, the superstar wrestler turned trainer who died on Tuesday at...
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Superfly, JYD, Samoans, Cornette among 2012 PWHF inductees
The Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2012, and it includes an Angel,...
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Retro book review: The Von Erich lovefests
With the release of WWE’s World Class Championship Wrestling DVD — the second...
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Heroes of World Class DVD a definite treasure
The rise and fall of the Von Erich wrestling family legacy has been well documented over the...
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Meltzer’s ‘Tributes’ astonishing
A small confession, if I may: I am addicted to Dave Meltzer’s Wrestling Observer newsletter....
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Von Erich story archive
The Von Erichs were a legendary family in Texas … but there were other Von Erichs too....
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