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British Bulldog’s story as much ‘Dark Side’ as ‘Biography’

Posted by Jason Clevett | Mar 25, 2024 | Documentary Reviews

In 2020, the “Icons” documentary series was announced for the WWE Network, with “The British...

NWA Celebration 74 has spectacular showdowns

Posted by Tommy "Milagro" Martinez | Aug 24, 2022 | TV Reports

We have a big celebration as every wrestler on the NWA roster is in attendance to pay tribute to...

The NWA is Empowerrred to give a title match between Kamille and Chelsea Green

Posted by Tommy "Milagro" Martinez | Jul 26, 2022 | TV Reports

Welcome a special NWA POWERRR, where the women get the spotlight to show wrestling fans why they...

Lucha Rules between La Rebelion and The Commonwealth Connection on this NWA POWERRR

Posted by Tommy "Milagro" Martinez | Jun 29, 2022 | TV Reports

Thhe NWA Powerrr road trip rages on as the National Wrestling Alliance continues with their...

Alwayz Ready full of surprises for the NWA

Posted by Tommy "Milagro" Martinez | Jun 12, 2022 | PPV Reports 2022

Multiple titles are up for grabs, and the National Wrestling Alliance is here to prove that they...

NWA Powerrr: The Cardonas make a Commonwealth Connection in six-man tag action

Posted by Tommy "Milagro" Martinez | May 11, 2022 | TV Reports

As The Cardonas are ruling the roost in the National Wrestling Alliance, there is an opportunity...

Guest column: The ‘Toughest’ call, promoting again in Ontario

Posted by Donnie DaSilva | May 2, 2022 | Opinion

Is that actually happening? I’m back on Slam Wrestling and I’m helping run an indy wrestling...

NWA POWERRR: Pope is ‘Alwayz Ready’ to face Matt Cardona for the Ten Pounds of Gold

Posted by Tommy "Milagro" Martinez | Apr 13, 2022 | TV Reports

Da Pope is cashing in his Champion Series title match, and he looks to score the Ten Pounds of...

Tag teams and the Ten Pounds of Gold shine bright in night two of The Crockett Cup

Posted by Tommy "Milagro" Martinez | Mar 21, 2022 | PPV Reports 2022

As night two of The Crockett Cup is upon us, the main events that fans are clamoring to see is...

The NWA sets the stage for Night One of The Crockett Cup

Posted by Tommy "Milagro" Martinez | Mar 20, 2022 | PPV Reports 2022

Unlike March Madness, The Crockett Cup does not have One Shining Moment… but rather several...

Even more superstar cuts at WWE

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Nov 4, 2021 | News

Just when you thought the bloodletting at the WWE was over, the company has released even more...

‘Dynamite Kid’ Tom Billington dead at 60

Posted by Greg Oliver | Dec 5, 2018 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews, Obituaries

The death of “The Dynamite Kid” Tom Billington came on Tuesday, his 60th birthday, his...

Hall of Fame honours Booker T, Severn, Hart, Brody and others

Posted by Pat Laprade | Jul 30, 2018 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF

WATERLOO, Iowa – There aren’t too many places where you can have a former WWE...

Tokyo Joe, Calgary wrestler and trainer, dies

Posted by Greg Oliver | Nov 4, 2017 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews, Obituaries

If one were to measure a trainer solely on the quality of their graduates, then few will ever...

Guest column: Harry Smith remembers Billy Robinson

Posted by Guest Column | Apr 17, 2014 | Obituaries, Opinion

By HARRY SMITH – For SLAM! Wrestling Harry Smith is a third-generation professional...

Alumni make All Star night special at Cloverdale

Posted by Matthew Byer | Oct 1, 2013 | Interviews, Other House Shows

CLOVERDALE, BC – There’s a rich history of pro wrestling in British Columbia, and on...

World travels bringing Harry Smith to TigerFest

Posted by Blaine Van Der Griend | Jun 29, 2013 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

Canadian wrestling fans are in for an extra special Canada Day celebration, as TigerFest returns...

Getting to know the unknown ‘Machine Gun’ Karl Anderson

Posted by Greg Oliver | Feb 11, 2013 | Interviews

He’s been called unknown and underrated, but for “Machine Gun” Karl Anderson, a...

Harry Smith getting more and more into MMA

Posted by Stephen Dean Johnson | Aug 9, 2012 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

Career-wise, Harry Smith has had something of a split personality lately. Since leaving the WWE in...

SLAM! Wrestling memories from WrestleReunion

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Apr 17, 2012 | Events

TORONTO — The strange thing is that WrestleReunion 8 was in the backyard of SLAM! Wrestling,...

Doug Furnas dies in his sleep

Posted by Greg Oliver | Mar 4, 2012 | Interviews, Obituaries

Doug Furnas, a standout football player and powerlifter turned pro wrestler, died in his sleep on...

Harry Smith busier than ever

Posted by Jason Clevett | Jan 27, 2012 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

To say Harry Smith is a busy man is an understatement. Since his release from the WWE in August he...

David Hart Smith needed ‘hiatus’ from WWE

Posted by DEREK RUTTLE | Oct 10, 2011 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

While most wrestlers would do anything it takes to make it to the top ranks of the WWE, David Hart...

Phil Lafon returns to the ring

Posted by SEAN COOPER | Apr 7, 2010 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

This past March, after a five-year absence from the ring, veteran Phil Lafon made his return to...

Third generation a big part of Hart and Soul DVD

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 5, 2010 | Other Reviews

The promotional bump for the new WWE DVD, Hart and Soul: The Hart Family Anthology, is pretty...

WrestleMania has always been special for Hart Dynasty

Posted by Greg Oliver | Mar 24, 2010 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews, WrestleMania Features

TORONTO — Though these days they are known as David Hart Smith and Natalya, there was a time...

Pride, confidence gives the Hart Dynasty a chance at success

Posted by MATT JOHNSON | Aug 31, 2009 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

More and more it seems like second (and third) generation wrestlers are aiming for careers in...

The Hart Dynasty looks to re-energize Canadian fans

Posted by MATT JOHNSON | Aug 7, 2009 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

“Everyone’s got to face down the demons. Maybe today…We can put the past...

Stampede stars remember Tiger Khan

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jun 29, 2006 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews, Obituaries

Though his career as an independent wrestler spanned the globe, Tiger Khan (Marlon Kalkai) is...

Time is right for Harry Smith

Posted by Jason Clevett | May 11, 2006 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

Since he was a small child, Harry Smith has dreamed of following in his father “The British...

In praise of young talent

Posted by Hotshot Johnny Devine | Apr 8, 2006 | Johnny Devine

There is no other feeling like the anticipation of something you have worked for coming to...

Harry Smith Bret’s mystery man in England

Posted by IAN HAMILTON | Jan 10, 2006 | Other House Shows

When Bret Hart was announced for a weekend of independent shows in England, he said he...

Stampede Bulldogs going international

Posted by Jason Clevett | Jan 18, 2005 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

CALGARY — The weekend of January 15th, 2005 marked the start of a new journey in the careers...

Harry Smith fulfilling family legacy

Posted by Jason Clevett | Sep 15, 2003 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

“A lot of kids his age are out partying and drinking and such, but Harry isn’t like...

Bulldog still in family’s hearts

Posted by Jason Clevett | May 18, 2003 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews, Obituaries

It was a year ago this weekend that Davey Boy Smith died of a heart attack in Fairmont, B.C.,...

British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith & Harry Smith story archive

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Sep 22, 1900 | Story Archives

From Golborne, England to Calgary, Alberta, in these archives you will read the stories of Davey...

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