Jack Brisco

Garea appreciative of Brisco Award from Tragos/Thesz HOF

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jun 14, 2024 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF

When Jerry Brisco called Tony Garea to let him know that he had been selected as the 2024...

Jose Lothario passes away at 83

Posted by Greg Oliver | Nov 7, 2018 | Interviews, Obituaries

The fiery comebacks of Jose Lothario, the superstar wrestler turned trainer who died on Tuesday at...

Masa Saito dead at 76

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 16, 2018 | Interviews, Obituaries

When Masa Saito was inducted into the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame...

‘No. 1’ Paul Jones was a beloved hero, hated heel

Posted by Steven Johnson | Apr 19, 2018 | Interviews, Obituaries

In spring 1972, Jack Brisco invited Paul Jones to work in the Florida territory for promoter Eddie...

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...

The Jerry Brisco Q & A Part 2: Innovators and giving back

Posted by Marshall Ward | Apr 8, 2015 | CAC, Interviews

Among wrestlers, Gerald “Jerry” Brisco is something of a renaissance man: he has truly...

The Jerry Brisco Q & A Part 1: Tag chemistry, amateur wrestling, Jack

Posted by Marshall Ward | Apr 7, 2015 | CAC, Interviews

Among wrestlers, Gerald “Jerry” Brisco is something of a renaissance man: he has truly...

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...

Brisco book reprinted, reworked

Posted by Greg Oliver | Aug 23, 2013 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

The second edition of BRISCO: The Life and Times of National Collegiate and World Heavyweight...

Award honours Dan Severn’s MMA successes

Posted 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...

Chief Jay Strongbow dies

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 3, 2012 | Interviews, Obituaries

Chief Jay Strongbow, the WWWF star who died today, was always a pretty matter of fact guy, someone...

Aboriginal wrestlers didn’t always dance to the same tune

Posted by Greg Oliver | Aug 18, 2011 | Interviews

Aboriginal wrestlers over the years haven’t always agreed on how their heritage should be...

Jim Ross’ acceptance speech for the Lou Thesz Award

Posted 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....

Friends remember Kiniski’s stamina, toughness and wit

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 15, 2010 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews, Obituaries

When Gene Kiniski’s friends and colleagues recall his lengthy wrestling career, it’s...

Friends remember Brisco both in and outside the ring

Posted by Chris Schramm | Feb 2, 2010 | Interviews, Obituaries

Known as a World champion in the ring, Jack Brisco’s friends and fellow wrestlers remember...

Jack Brisco dead at 68

Posted by Greg Oliver | Feb 1, 2010 | Interviews, Obituaries

At his induction into the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2005, Jack Brisco was introduced as having...

For fans, NWA Legends Fanfest is the main event

Posted by Steven Johnson | Aug 13, 2008 | Events, Interviews

For nearly 20 years, the National Wrestling Alliance’s wrestling signature event was...

WWE HOF show had Flair

Posted by Bob Kapur | Mar 30, 2008 | WrestleMania

ORLANDO, Fla. — Saturday night opened with a laugh-filled address from a returning hero, and...

The modest career of Jerry Brisco

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 11, 2005 | Interviews

Jerry Brisco is not one to brag about his career. And he’s a little mystified about his...

Family focus of Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame inductions

Posted by Greg Oliver | May 23, 2005 | Interviews, PWHF

AMSTERDAM, NY — Family was the theme of this year’s Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame...

Starrcade: Gone but not forgotten

Posted by Steven Johnson | Nov 29, 2004 | Interviews

CHARLOTTE – Before WrestleMania, there was Starrcade, and there could be no better way to...

‘Dandy’ Jack Donovan dead at 76

Posted by Greg Oliver | Nov 28, 2004 | Interviews, Obituaries

The life of “Dandy” Jack Donovan, which ended Saturday, November 27, 2004, just after...

Jim Barnett was TV innovator

Posted by Greg Oliver | Sep 19, 2004 | Interviews, Obituaries

There is no way to understate what Jim Barnett meant to the wrestling business. The flamboyant,...

The Olympian life of Dale Lewis

Posted by Greg Oliver | Aug 17, 2004 | Interviews

To make an Olympic team in any sport is a great accomplishment; to make an Olympic team within six...

Author thrilled to work with Brisco

Posted by Greg Oliver | Mar 29, 2004 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Growing up in North Carolina, William Murdock was a big wrestling fan, and a huge fan of Jack...

Brisco memoir recalls Funk feud

Posted by Steven Johnson | Mar 29, 2004 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

Ali and Frazier. Nicklaus and Palmer. Chamberlain and Russell. For many long-time wrestling fans,...

Overwhelmed in Las Vegas at CAC

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 4, 2003 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS – Without a doubt, it is overwhelming when you first arrive at an annual...

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,...

Brisco-Hart feud set aside

Posted by Greg Oliver | Nov 19, 2001 | Classics, Interviews

The recent written feud between former world champs Jack Brisco and Bret ‘Hitman’ Hart...

George Scott: Making Mid-Atlantic sizzle

Posted by Greg Oliver | Nov 16, 2001 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

Early in his wrestling career, George Scott realized that he wanted to work behind the scenes. In...

Hitman lashes out at Jack Brisco

Posted by Greg Oliver | Oct 31, 2001 | Interviews

In a letter to his email list, Bret ‘Hitman’ Hart struck back at former NWA champ Jack...

SLAM! Wrestling: Jack Brisco chat

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Oct 16, 2001 | Classics, Interviews

Jack Brisco joined SLAM! Wrestling live for a chat on October 16, 2001. Here’s the...

Jack, Jerry and Wes Brisco story archive

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Sep 10, 1900 | Story Archives

From the beginnings in their native Oklahoma and being fans of professional wrestler Danny Hodge...

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