Johnny Valentine Archives - Slam Wrestling

Before he was ‘The Hammer’, Valentine was Johnny Fargo

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 7, 2011 | Interviews

Greg Valentine looks back on his years as Johnny Fargo, teaming with Don Fargo, as a time chock...

Well-aged ribs from wrestling’s history

Posted by Jason Clevett | Apr 1, 2009 | Interviews

April Fools’ Day has come and gone, but in the world of professional wrestling, it doesn’t...

Don Leo saves Hall of Fame’s night

Posted by Greg Oliver | May 20, 2006 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews, PWHF

AMSTERDAM, NY – One man can save an evening, especially if he is as broad of shoulder and...

PWHF announces fifth induction class

Posted by Dr. Bob Bryla | Dec 6, 2005 | PWHF

AMSTERDAM, NY – The Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum (PWHF) is pleased to...

Sharon Valentine talks about her love for Johnny Valentine

Posted by John Molinaro | Jun 21, 2001 | Classics, Interviews

Sharon Valentine sits and stirs in her house in suburban Dallas, thumbing through old photo albums...

Mat Matters: Johnny Valentine deserved better

Posted by John Molinaro | May 3, 2001 | Classics, Obituaries

“Out, damned spot! Out, I say!” — Lady MacBeth From William Shakespeare’s...

Piper remembers Johnny Valentine

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 28, 2001 | Classics, Interviews, Obituaries

Rowdy Roddy Piper is a busy man. He’s finishing off his book, promoting a show in May in...

Memorial planned for Johnny Valentine

Posted by John Molinaro | Apr 26, 2001 | Classics, Interviews, Obituaries

A very special memorial honouring ‘Handsome’ Johnny Valentine will be held next week...

Flair, friends remember Johnny Valentine

Posted by John Molinaro | Apr 25, 2001 | Classics, Obituaries

Johnny Valentine was a man’s man and tough as nails. He had been battling and fighting for...

The fans recall Johnny Valentine

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Apr 25, 2001 | Classics, Obituaries

Who better to offer tribute to Johnny ‘The Hammer’ Valentine than the fans who loved...

Johnny Valentine passes away

Posted by John Molinaro | Apr 24, 2001 | Classics, Obituaries

‘Handsome’ Johnny Valentine has fought his final fight. After a lengthy hospital stay,...

The plane crash that changed wrestling

Posted by John Molinaro | Dec 28, 2000 | Classics, Interviews

It was supposed to be a routine flight. On October 4, 1975, a twin-engine Cessna 310 plane...

Johnny Valentine’s fight for life

Posted by John Molinaro | Dec 21, 2000 | Classics, Interviews

During his long, illustrious career, ‘Handsome’ Johnny Valentine earned the reputation...

Second generation grapplers reflect on their Dads

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jun 15, 2000 | Interviews

The pro wrestling world is full of second-generation wrestlers. Young men following in their...

Johnny Valentine & Greg Valentine story archive

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Aug 7, 1900 | Story Archives

One of the greatest Father-Son wrestlers, John & Greg Wisniski, better known as Johnny...

Tag: Johnny Valentine

Before he was ‘The Hammer’, Valentine was Johnny Fargo

Well-aged ribs from wrestling’s history

Don Leo saves Hall of Fame’s night

PWHF announces fifth induction class

Sharon Valentine talks about her love for Johnny Valentine

Mat Matters: Johnny Valentine deserved better

Piper remembers Johnny Valentine

Memorial planned for Johnny Valentine

Flair, friends remember Johnny Valentine

The fans recall Johnny Valentine

Johnny Valentine passes away

The plane crash that changed wrestling

Johnny Valentine’s fight for life

Second generation grapplers reflect on their Dads

Johnny Valentine & Greg Valentine story archive

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