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Harley Race joins WWE 2K23

Posted by John Powell | Jun 14, 2023 | Grappling with Gaming, News

Gamers can now bow down to The King. 2K has released its third DLC for WWE 2K23 today. The Race to...

Contemplative Trevor Murdoch proud NWA leader

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jan 3, 2022 | Interviews

Trevor Murdoch won the NWA World title at the NWA 73rd pay-per-view on August 29, 2021, defeating...

Peers remember Harley Race: ‘Heaven just got a lot tougher’

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Aug 1, 2019 | Obituaries

The accolades have been pouring in celebrating the legacy of Harley Race. To start, let’s...

Legendary Harley Race dies

Posted by Steven Johnson | Aug 1, 2019 | Interviews, Obituaries

By STEVE JOHNSON and GREG OLIVER – SlamWrestling.net He was the Greatest Wrestler on...

Larry ‘The Axe’ Hennig dead at 82

Posted by Greg Oliver | Dec 6, 2018 | Interviews, Obituaries

Larry Hennig, father to “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig and grandfather to current WWE star...

Mat Matters: Who we picked for the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame Class of 2017

Posted by Steven Johnson | Nov 29, 2016 | Opinion, PWHF

Each year, members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America vote in the new members...

Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame announces Class of 2017

Posted by Greg Oliver | Nov 27, 2016 | Interviews, PWHF

There’s a Tex, an Axe, a Dragon, and Sputnik, plus someone who was Dirty, one who claims to...

Lord Littlebrook dies at 87

Posted by Greg Oliver | Sep 9, 2016 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews, Obituaries

Lord Littlebrook, easily one of the most famous midget wrestlers in history, has died after a long...

Backlund says he ‘doesn’t deserve’ Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame induction

Posted by Kari Williams | Jul 19, 2016 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF

As a two-time WWE World heavyweight champion with various collegiate honors to his name, the...

Praise for ‘The Enforcer’ Arn Anderson

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 25, 2016 | CAC, Interviews

At April’s Cauliflower Alley Club banquet, “The Enforcer” Arn Anderson received...

Destiny awaits for Toronto’s Randy Reign

Posted by Bob Kapur | May 2, 2015 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

In its first few months, independent promotion Destiny World Wrestling has impressed many fans in...

Steve Rickard, key figure in New Zealand’s wrestling history, dead at 85

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 6, 2015 | Interviews, Obituaries

There were two distinct sides to the wrestling life of Steve Rickard. He was a globetrotting...

Bob Geigel was a man’s man

Posted by Greg Oliver | Oct 30, 2014 | Interviews, Obituaries

Looking through my extensive file on Bob Geigel, who passed away October 30, 2014, at age 90 today...

CAC award ultimate honour for Scrap Iron Pearce

Posted by Pat Laprade | Jun 24, 2014 | CAC, Interviews

After 15 years, Adam Pearce has done almost everything the world of pro wrestling. He’s a...

Dory Funk Sr.’s last day

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jan 2, 2013 | Interviews

After the matches on June 3, 1973, Dory Funk Sr. had a bunch of his wrestlers over at his Flying...

Laughs and sage advice from Austin at CAC banquet

Posted by Greg Oliver | May 18, 2012 | CAC, Interviews

When he was presented with the Iron Mike Award at April’s Cauliflower Alley Club reunion in...

Trevor Murdoch breaks his silence on Lance Cade

Posted by Greg Oliver | Sep 23, 2010 | Interviews, Obituaries

When Lance Cade died on August 13, 2010, Trevor Murdoch lost far more than a tag team partner. He...

Ross, DiBiase lead parade of honorees at CAC banquet

Posted by Steven Johnson | Apr 22, 2010 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS — For more than 30 years, Jim Ross has been calling slobberknockers. On Tuesday,...

Starrcade ’83: The show that almost wasn’t

Posted by Steven Johnson | Aug 7, 2009 | Events, Interviews

CHARLOTTE–Starrcade ’83 is remembered as a seminal event in wrestling history, the...

The struggle of the oldest DiBiase son — Mike

Posted by Blaine Van Der Griend | Jun 5, 2009 | Interviews

If a picture is worth a thousand words, a DiBiase must be worth a million. But Mike DiBiase hopes...

LJN style WWF rubber dolls still a hit

Posted by Marshall Ward | Jun 4, 2009 | Interviews, Not Another Collectible!

The recent line of Jakks WWE Classic Superstars series of action figures, vintage LJN style, has...

O.D.B., Hero, Murdoch share CAC experiences

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 23, 2009 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS — Some have dismissed the Cauliflower Alley Club reunion as a gathering of...

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:...

Race-Sammartino ‘debate’ proves a consensus

Posted by Stephen Dean Johnson | Feb 20, 2009 | Shoot Interviews

The term “living legend” is one of the most over-used clichés in professional sports....

Wrestlers, entertainers share holiday plans and resolutions

Posted by Kenai Andrews | Dec 24, 2008 | Interviews

For many of us, it’s finally time to sit back and savor the holidays and professional...

Harley Race still going strong

Posted by MATT JOHNSON | Dec 18, 2008 | Interviews

Just 48 years after his first match, Harley Race is still a major player in professional...

Kayfabe Commentaries raising the bar for wrestling DVDs

Posted by CHRIS SOKOL | Dec 11, 2008 | Hollywood Headlock Interviews, Interviews

For wrestling fans, the shoot interview is a pathway into a wrestler’s mind. It’s an opportunity...

Reid Flair about to strut into the spotlight

Posted by Kenai Andrews | Dec 5, 2008 | Interviews

The eyes of the wrestling world will be focused on Charlotte, North Carolina, this weekend....

Race/NOAH camp a unique opportunity

Posted by Fred Johns | Aug 22, 2008 | Interviews

Every year around this time, aspiring wrestlers from all over the world begin preparation for one...

The Americanization of Go Shiozaki

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 22, 2008 | Interviews

The Americanization of Go Shiozaki has been a slow process. After beginning his career in Japan,...

In awe at my first Cauliflower Alley Club reunion

Posted by Fred Johns | Jun 10, 2008 | CAC

LAS VEGAS – Paul Vachon calls to me and thrusts a Polaroid picture into my hand....

Trevor Murdoch ‘confused’ by Benoit tragedy

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 30, 2007 | Interviews

WATERLOO, Iowa — It’s obvious once he started talking that Trevor Murdoch wanted to...

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...

Race-approved Bates eyes WWE, Japan

Posted by John M. Milner | Apr 19, 2006 | Interviews

For a young wrestler, looking to make his name for himself in a business he’s wanted to be...

Larry Hennig one tough guy

Posted by Greg Oliver | Dec 14, 2005 | Interviews

They don’t come much tougher than Larry “The Axe” Hennig. Yet, when he learned...

So, you wanna be a wrestler?

Posted by Steven Johnson | Nov 30, 2005 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

Visit any bookstore of repute and you’ll find the shelves brimming with “how-to”...

Newton HOF set to grow by six

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 10, 2005 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF

Take a Japanese legend, a Canadian Olympian, a veterinarian/wrestler, an eight-time world champ,...

Youth sweats it out in Vegas at CAC

Posted by Jamie Hemmings | Apr 15, 2005 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS – The Riviera Grande Ballroom reeked of aspiration and perspiration all day...

Harley’s book way too short

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jan 21, 2005 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

There’s really no other way to put this. Despite my thorough enjoyment from front to back of...

Race’s story deliberately not racy

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jan 15, 2005 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

The stories of Harley Race’s exploits, particularly behind the wheel or with a gun, are...

World champs still reign supreme at fanfest

Posted by Steven Johnson | Aug 29, 2004 | Events, Interviews

PRINCETON, NJ – Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown. If the testimony of four former...

Hall of Fame grows some more

Posted by Greg Oliver | May 9, 2004 | Interviews, PWHF

SCHENECTADY, NY – The feeling around the third annual Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame induction...

CAC a place to rekindle old friendships

Posted 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...

Shawn Michaels still the show-stopper

Posted by Jaya Roopansingh | Mar 14, 2004 | Interviews

In the world of professional wrestling there are a lot of rumours, backstage B.S. and controversy....

Race basks in PWHF, WWE HOF honours

Posted by Jaya Roopansingh | Mar 10, 2004 | Interviews

The wrestling world is paying tribute to the real master of the suplex, Harley Race. The...

2004 Hall of Fame inductees announced

Posted by Dr. Bob Bryla | Nov 3, 2003 | PWHF

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — The Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum held a fundraising...

Mad Dog gets top CAC honour

Posted 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...

News & notes from CAC in Vegas

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 3, 2003 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS – The annual Cauliflower Alley Club reunion keeps growing and growing. This year,...

SLAM! Wrestling: Harley Race chat

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Mar 13, 2001 | Interviews

Welcome to the Harley Race Chat Join SLAM! Wrestling on Tuesday, March 13 at 3 pm ET to chat LIVE...

Friends remember Jumbo Tsuruta

Posted by John Molinaro | May 16, 2000 | Interviews, Obituaries

Tomomi “Jumbo” Tsuruta was perhaps the best wrestler ever in the 28-year history of...

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