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The legend of Jushin ‘Thunder’ Liger

Posted by Jason Clevett | Nov 4, 2004 | Interviews

It’s hard to say what the final legacy of Jushin “Thunder” Liger will be. What...

Biff Wellington has no grudge against Benoit

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 21, 2004 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

BORN: April 18, 1965 in Calgary, Alberta DIED: June 2007 6’0″, 220-260 pounds AKA:...

KC Houston: One tough mother

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 19, 2004 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

REAL NAME: Kathy Stockton BORN: Edmonton, Alberta 5’9″, 140-145 pounds AKA: KC Houston...

J.R. slammed for Byte This! comments

Posted by John Powell | Apr 24, 2004 | News

Disparaging remarks towards the Japanese wrestling industry made by WWE Executive Vice President...

Homicide’s style comes from the streets

Posted by Corey David Lacroix | Apr 6, 2004 | Interviews

PHILADELPHIA, PA – At first glance, independent wrestler Homicide’s appearance says...

T.J. Wilson boosted by Harts, Japan

Posted by Jason Clevett | Apr 29, 2003 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

T.J. Wilson has lived what some would consider a dream life. Having basically been adopted by the...

Michelle Starr shines overseas

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Jan 31, 2002 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

By ODAIN NURSE – For SLAM! Wrestling Michelle Starr is no stranger to travel. He’s...

Stan Hansen enjoying retirement

Posted by John Molinaro | Aug 11, 2001 | Interviews

Having to walk away from wrestling was one the most difficult decisions Stan Hansen ever had to...

Terry Gordy remembered as a great talent

Posted by John Molinaro | Jul 18, 2001 | Obituaries

he was a handsome man and what i want to know is how do you like your blueeyed boy Mister Death?...

Terry ‘Bam Bam’ Gordy dead at 40

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 17, 2001 | Interviews, Obituaries

Former Fabulous Freebird Terry ‘Bam Bam’ Gordy was found dead Monday at his home in...

Family comes first for ECCW’s Buffy

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jun 26, 2001 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

REAL NAME: Nicole Jackle BORN: June 23, 1972 in New Westminster, British Columbia 5’2...

Rhonda Sing more Monster Ripper than Bertha Faye

Posted by Stephen Laroche | Jan 9, 2001 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

REAL NAME: Rhonda Sing BORN: February 21, 1961 in Calgary, Alberta 5’8″, 260 pounds...

Jericho video the best e-e-e-ver

Posted by John Powell | Dec 6, 2000 | Hollywood Headlock

Chris Jericho: Break Down The Walls Koch International 60-plus minutes I really miss Coliseum Home...

Mat Matters: Stan Hansen’s fight will continue

Posted by John Molinaro | Nov 30, 2000 | Opinion

“Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage,...

Stan Hansen announces retirement

Posted by John Molinaro | Nov 19, 2000 | Interviews

One of the most celebrated careers in wrestling is about to come to an end. Stan Hansen, the most...

Lance Storm on Japan, Jericho and Ace

Posted by John Molinaro | Aug 17, 2000 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

Having wrestled in several different countries and been able to adapt to their different styles,...

Mat Matters: Tsuruta the best ever from Japan

Posted by John Molinaro | May 18, 2000 | Obituaries, Opinion

It was supposed to be a peaceful, quiet vacation. Somehow when the phone rang early Tuesday...

Leatherface a star away from home

Posted by John Molinaro | May 3, 2000 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

Rick Patterson has logged thousands of miles travelling across Canada from one territory to the...

Chatting with an Awesome ECW champ

Posted by John Powell | Jan 20, 2000 | Interviews

Mike Awesome, the 6-foot-6, 292-pound ECW World Heavyweight Champion is a monster, muscling...

Albright’s death felt by Stampede

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jan 9, 2000 | Obituaries

The Stampede Wrestling promotion and the Hart family has lost another graduate far too early....

Vader rejuvenated in Japan

Posted by John Molinaro | Jan 6, 2000 | Interviews

Since its formation in 1972, All Japan Pro Wrestling has been one of the most progressive...

Hiro Matsuda remembered

Posted by John Molinaro | Nov 28, 1999 | Interviews, Obituaries

At 62 years of age, it seems only fitting that after years of battling the rigors of colon and...

Mat Matters: A quiet end for Ultimo Dragon

Posted by John Molinaro | Oct 28, 1999 | Opinion

Ultimo Dragon in WCW. A brilliant career came to an end last Thursday as Yoshihiro Asai, better known as Ultimo Dragon, held a press conference in Japan, quietly announcing his retirement from pro wrestling. At the press...

Anderson benefits from Battlearts experience

Posted by John Molinaro | Oct 13, 1999 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

In his two years in wrestling, Winnipeg native Andy Anderson has already gained a wealth of International wrestling experience. Aside from Canada and the U.S., the 24-year old has also plied his considerable wrestling skills in...