‘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...
Read MorePosted by Dave Hillhouse | Dec 6, 2022 | Hollywood Headlock, Other Reviews
In its first season, Tales from the Territories sought to present stories from wrestling’s...
Read MorePosted by Joyce Paustian | Jul 24, 2022 | Event Reports, Photo Galleries, Tragos/Thesz HOF
WATERLOO, Iowa – The 2022 George Tragos/Lou Thesz Hall of Fame induction weekend in Waterloo,...
Read MorePosted by John Powell | Mar 8, 2022 | News
According to Jim Ross, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin is not too happy and a bit concerned...
Read MoreLegendary announcer Jim Ross confirmed in a tweet sent earlier today that he has skin cancer on...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Sep 3, 2021 | News, Tragos/Thesz HOF
The George Tragos/Lou Thesz Hall of Fame in Waterloo, Iowa, announced some early names for its...
Read MorePosted by Tommy "Milagro" Martinez | May 7, 2021 | Documentary Reviews, Hollywood Headlock
It’s the start of a new season of Dark Side of the Ring on Vice on TV, and when they kick off...
Read MorePosted by Kari Williams | Aug 17, 2020 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews
Scott Hunter has called nearly 1,000 matches in his career. But when he first stepped into the...
Read MorePosted by Don Davies | Jun 3, 2020 | Gary Howard Memorial Library
Wrestling fans will get plenty out of the second autobiography of announcer Jim Ross, but...
Read MorePosted by Don Davies | May 1, 2020 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews
Over the past few years Paul O’Brien wrote two of Jim Ross’s autobiographies and got...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | May 2, 2019 | CAC, Interviews
LAS VEGAS – Like a stacked show, any number of the honourees at Wednesday’s Cauliflower...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | May 3, 2018 | CAC, Interviews
LAS VEGAS – He was “The Showstopper,” “The Heartbreak Kid” and “Mr....
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Mar 26, 2018 | Tragos/Thesz HOF
The George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2018 today:...
Read MorePosted by Jon Langmead | Nov 13, 2017 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews
In a better world, any interested wrestling fan would be able to sit down with Jim Ross for an...
Read MorePosted by Jon Langmead | Oct 16, 2017 | Gary Howard Memorial Library
Jim Ross’s Slobberknocker is one of only a few wrestling autobiographies that it’s not...
Read MorePosted by Blaine Van Der Griend | Sep 17, 2017 | Interviews, Obituaries
A dark cloud hovers over the professional wrestling world today, as one of the most beloved...
Read MorePosted by Alex Podgorski | Jul 26, 2017 | Interviews
When The Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer gave the Wrestle Kingdom 11 match between Kenny...
Read MorePosted by Kari Williams | Jul 23, 2017 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF
WATERLOO, Iowa – An appreciation for life, embracing emotion and making a difference served...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | May 4, 2017 | CAC, Interviews
LAS VEGAS – Though it wasn’t obvious to everyone in the room, there was a special...
Read MorePosted by Slam Wrestling | Mar 21, 2017 | News
The wife of hall of fame professional wrestling commentator Jim Ross is in critical condition...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Feb 24, 2017 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews, Obituaries
“Bruiser” Bob Sweetan, who died on February 10, 2017, after years of health issues,...
Read MorePosted by Darren Wood | Oct 5, 2016 | Interviews
When ranking the greatest pro wrestling commentators of all time, it would be a travesty not to...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Apr 24, 2016 | Interviews
Today, April 24th, would have been the 100th birthday of Lou Thesz, perhaps the greatest champion...
Read MorePosted by Matt Bishop | Apr 3, 2016 | Opinion, Other House Shows, WrestleMania
DALLAS — There is nothing like WrestleMania Week. A completely crazy wrestling experience with...
Read MorePosted by Kari Williams | Jul 11, 2015 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF
WATERLOO, Iowa — From Kansas City high flyers to a St. Louisan channelling his inner Bruiser...
Read MorePosted by Kari Williams | Jul 8, 2015 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF
While Kurt Angle’s career began in the no-nonsense world of amateur wrestling, the skills he...
Read MorePosted by Kari Williams | Apr 5, 2015 | CAC, Interviews
New York Times bestselling author Dennis Brent sat backstage at Wrestlemania XX, taking it all in....
Read MorePosted by Kari Williams | Mar 23, 2015 | Interviews, The Artistic Canvas, WrestleMania
For nearly two months, Rob Schamberger took his own inspiration to the mat – with the swift stroke...
Read MorePosted by Kari Williams | Jul 26, 2014 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF
WATERLOO, IOWA — Seven of wrestling’s greatest performers and personalities laced up their...
Read MorePosted by Nick Tylwalk | May 6, 2014 | Interviews
For someone who’s ostensibly retired, Jim Ross sure is a busy guy. His barbecue products are...
Read MoreNEW ORLEANS – Though “An Evening with Jim Ross” is billed as a one-man show,...
Read MorePosted by ARDA OCAL - For SLAM! Wrestling | Sep 11, 2013 | Opinion
I want to start this by saying that this isn’t going to be a career retrospective for Jim...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | May 28, 2013 | Interviews, Obituaries
Buck Robley, who died May 28, 2013, was a key figure in pro wrestling behind the scenes. “I...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Apr 18, 2013 | CAC, Interviews
LAS VEGAS — Of all the promos that Jake “The Snake” Roberts has delivered...
Read MorePosted 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...
Read MorePosted by Steven Johnson | Apr 18, 2012 | CAC, Interviews
LAS VEGAS – The sound of glass shattering in Sin City? No, it wasn’t a lost plateful of drinks or...
Read MorePosted by Blaine Van Der Griend | Mar 29, 2012 | Interviews, WrestleMania
SLAM! Wrestling’s Blaine van der Griend goes through The Undertaker’s undefeated...
Read MorePosted by Blaine Van Der Griend | Mar 28, 2012 | Interviews, WrestleMania
SLAM! Wrestling’s Blaine van der Griend goes through The Undertaker’s undefeated...
Read MorePosted by Blaine Van Der Griend | Mar 24, 2012 | Interviews, WrestleMania
SLAM! Wrestling’s Blaine van der Griend goes through The Undertaker’s undefeated...
Read MorePosted by Blaine Van Der Griend | Mar 9, 2012 | WrestleMania
SLAM! Wrestling’s Blaine van der Griend goes through The Undertaker’s undefeated...
Read MorePosted 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....
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Jul 23, 2011 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF
WATERLOO, Iowa — Jim Ross, the Lou Thesz Award winner Saturday night at the Tragos/Thesz Pro...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Apr 20, 2011 | CAC, Interviews
LAS VEGAS – It was like old times. Mick Foley has the audience’s attention, telling...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Nov 21, 2010 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF
With its focus on wrestlers who could actually wrestle, and on the good works that wrestlers do...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Nov 15, 2010 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF
The actual induction class is its smallest yet, but one cannot deny that the George Tragos/Lou...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Aug 20, 2010 | Interviews, Obituaries
By GREG OLIVER & STEVE JOHNSON – SlamWrestling.net Long before he was Skandor Akbar, one...
Read MorePosted by Steven Johnson | Apr 22, 2010 | CAC, Interviews
LAS VEGAS — For more than 30 years, Jim Ross has been calling slobberknockers. On Tuesday,...
Read MorePosted by Blaine Van Der Griend | Apr 16, 2010 | CAC, Interviews
His voice is attached to some of the greatest moments in the history of professional wrestling....
Read MorePosted by Chris Schramm | Feb 2, 2010 | Interviews, Obituaries
Known as a World champion in the ring, Jack Brisco’s friends and fellow wrestlers remember...
Read MorePosted by Blaine Van Der Griend | Sep 29, 2009 | Interviews
Pro wrestling announcers have perhaps the most challenging jobs in the business. They are the only...
Read MorePosted by Fred Johns | Apr 9, 2009 | CAC, Interviews
A stunning thing happened at last year’s Cauliflower Alley Club Reunion show in Las Vegas:...
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