Behind the Gimmick Table: Babyface Joe E. Legend sells, bad guy not so much
In the grand scheme of wrestling, Joe Hitchen is probably best known by most fans for his late...
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Tag: Germany
Big John Quinn dead at 78
Big John Quinn, who died April 22, 2019, at age 78, from complications after an operation for a...
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Former AWA World champion Otto Wanz dies
Former AWA World champion Otto Wanz, a legend as a wrestler and promoter in Germany and Austria,...
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Dreaded heel Hans Mortier dies
When you can speak a half-dozen languages, it’s no wonder that Jacob “Dutch”...
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Hated German heel Karl Von Hess dies
By GREG OLIVER & STEVE JOHNSON – SLAM! Wrestling Karl Von Hess, who died this morning,...
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Karl Von Brauner dead at 78
Karl Von Brauner’s passing on July 5, 2009, in northern California at the age of 78 went...
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A final goodbye to Waldo von Erich
ELMIRA, ON — There, beside the coffin, were two of his German outfits, cleaned and pressed,...
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Waldo von Erich: The consummate heel
Waldo von Erich, who died on Sunday at age 75, was always proud to be so hated. Here’s an...
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Waldo von Erich dies suddenly
The German great, Waldo von Erich, died suddenly last night at Grand River Hospital in Kitchener....
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The fans share Waldo von Erich memories
I remember in 1977 Waldo did a stint on Georgia Championship Wrestling. He feuded with Paul Jones,...
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Waldo von Erich Q&A: Part 2
In this, the second part of a question and answer session made up primarily of questions from the...
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Waldo von Erich Q&A: Part 1
As you will read in this question and answer session, made up primarily of questions from the...
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Hans Steinke: Mat star turned movie star
It is ironic that the biggest role in Hans Steinke’s film career had him under so much...
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Memories of Martin’s Sportstown Grill
Be it Martin’s Sports Town Grill or Hutzler’s Steakhouse, just mentioning these names...
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Karl Gotch: Worshiped or despised?
Karl Gotch, who died July 28, 2007, at the age of 82, was not someone who could be dismissed...
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Legacy of ‘God of Wrestling’ Gotch may be forever
His influence in wrestling will be felt for decades to come. His knowledge of submission style...
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Stampede ref Herrmann reflects on career
Referee, wrestler, police officer, and entrepreneur. Hans-Jochen Herrmann has led quite a life...
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Toru Tanaka: Nice guy villain
Complaints about a lack of ethics from the pro wrestling industry are legion. But according to the...
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What If? asks Rocky Della Serra
REAL NAME: Gerry Della Serra BORN: October 6, 1958 in Montreal 5’11”, 232 pounds...
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Neighbour Dupre gave big Stephen Petitpas his break
REAL NAME: Stephen Petitpas BORN: November 14, 1957 in Souest, Germany 6’3″, 275-280...
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Erich Froelich a rarity as a good guy German
BORN: May 3, 1937 in West Germany DIED: Feb. 10, 2023 in British Columbia 5’11”,...
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Handsome John Anson was also meanie Karl von Shotz
REAL NAME: John Anson BORN: April 7, 1949 in Vancouver, B.C. 6′ 4″, 290 pounds AKA:...
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