The serpentine path of Jake Roberts’ life explored on WWE/A&E’s ‘Biography’
A fascinating subject isn’t all you need to create a good documentary — but it’s a big part...
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‘Tales from the Territories’ crosses the finish line strong after an up and down season
In its first season, Tales from the Territories sought to present stories from wrestling’s...
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Grizzly ‘Dark Side of the Ring’ episode is difficult to watch
Professional wrestling has long been a family affair … both real and imagined. The McMahons, the...
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Parts Unknown should have kept things simple
Have you ever watched a movie trailer and thought to yourself, ‘That seems interesting! I’d watch...
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Film review: The Peanut Butter Falcon soars
Perhaps the best description of the film The Peanut Butter Falcon would be to call it a concept...
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‘Beyond the Mat’ Story Archive
Barry Blaustein’s 1999 documentary Beyond the Mat captured lightning in a bottle when it was...
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Tokyo Monster Kahagas a proud ‘indie guy’
Kahagas has wrestled worldwide for nearly 20 years and over the past six years has made a...
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Colleagues remember Moose Morowski
The passing of Moose Morowski has prompted a number of his friends in the industry to share their...
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Plenty to do at the CAC reunion
LAS VEGAS — There was no shortage of things to do on Monday at the Cauliflower Alley Club...
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CAC to honour DDP for humanitarian work
Diamond Dallas Page has been a lot of things in the wrestling business and traveled to a lot of...
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Jake The Snake turns CAC banquet into a sobering experience
LAS VEGAS — Of all the promos that Jake “The Snake” Roberts has delivered...
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The Streak: Undertaker stomps a Snake
SLAM! Wrestling’s Blaine van der Griend goes through The Undertaker’s undefeated...
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Jake The Snake can still captivate
Jake “The Snake” Roberts can still captivate an audience like few others. Last week,...
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From wedded bliss to tearful goodbyes at CAC
LAS VEGAS – There was Jake “The Snake” Roberts having his butt playfully grabbed...
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Jake Roberts ready for retirement
On Saturday night the 35-year career of Jake “The Snake” Roberts comes to an end. On...
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Rockers Zakk Wylde & Alice Cooper share Mania memories
Self-described American badass Kid Rock once said: “If it looks good, you’ll see it....
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Fifth Estate offers balanced show on Benoit
Wednesday night, the CBC’s The Fifth Estate talked about the death of former World...
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‘The Big Cat’ Ernie Ladd was seldom tamed
By GREG OLIVER & STEVE JOHNSON – SlamWrestling It almost didn’t happen. All the...
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Bad News Allen dies suddenly
Former Olympic judo bronze medalist Allen Coage — better known to wrestling fans as Bad News...
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Beyond the Mat documentary review: Powerful storytelling in quiet moments
The power of a documentary is found in its ability to either show us a world unfamiliar to us or...
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Jake ‘The Snake’ DVD doesn’t disappoint
Jake “The Snake” Roberts – Pick Your Poison is the drink of the choice for those...
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The Snake bites back at ‘Beyond The Mat’
Professional wrestling legend Jake “The Snake” Roberts has lashed out against the...
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Barry Blaustein Chat
Moderator: Welcome to our special chat with Beyond The Mat director – Barry Blaustein. The...
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Jake The Snake makes York U appearance
By MIGUEL MARTIN — for SLAM! Wrestling How can you make a group of university students not...
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Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts story archive
As Aurelian Smith Jr., he probably wouldn’t have been a star … but as Jake “The...
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