Leo Burke passes away
Canada is mourning the legendary icon Leo Burke who passed away at the age of 76 on July 24, in...
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‘Bruiser’ Bob Sweetan leaves a complicated legacy
“Bruiser” Bob Sweetan, who died on February 10, 2017, after years of health issues,...
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Archie ‘The Stomper’ Gouldie dies
Beyond a shadow of the doubt, Archie “The Stomper” Gouldie was the biggest homegrown star ever in...
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Mark Henry takes pride in longevity, reinvention
Looking down the WWE roster, only The Undertaker has been with the company longer than Mark Henry....
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Friends remember Kiniski’s stamina, toughness and wit
When Gene Kiniski’s friends and colleagues recall his lengthy wrestling career, it’s...
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CAC Baloney Blowout overrun by Iron Sheik
LAS VEGAS – At the best of times, when a professional wrestler gets a microphone, there is a...
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Health updates dominate Cauliflower Alley Club reunion
LAS VEGAS – For as much laughter and hugs that the Cauliflower Alley Club reunion provides...
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Leo Burke won’t be alone at CAC in Vegas
Leo Burke has had a rough couple of months, but is really looking forward to seeing some old...
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Friends remember Andrew ‘Test’ Martin
It’s been more than a week since the unexpected passing of Andrew “Test” Martin,...
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The sweet sounds of Hubert Gallant’s career
BORN: November 12, 1955 in the country near Shediac 5’10”, 220 pounds AKA: Larry...
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Cormiers celebrated with laughter and music
MEMRAMCOOK, NB — In his speech on Saturday night, Rick Martel paid tribute to the...
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Women’s great Kay Noble dies of cancer
Kay Noble, one of the greats of women’s wrestling from the 1950s to the early 1980s, lost...
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Leo Burke recovering in-kneed
The last few months have been slow ones for Leo Burke, but things are starting to pick up again....
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Gary Williams born to be a ‘Wildman’
REAL NAME: Gary Williams BORN: June 2, 1972 in Moncton, New Brunswick AKA: “Bad Boy”...
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Michel Martel: Forgotten great
Over the years, Rick Martel’s brother Michel Martel has become little more than a footnote...
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Tor Kamata: Mean but nice
“No-o-o-o-o chancee, Mis-tah Whalen.” It’s a phrase that evokes fond memories...
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Banged up Leo Burke still a big name out east
REAL NAME: Leonce Cormier BORN: June 29, 1948 in Dorchester, NB 6’1″, 230 pounds AKA:...
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Former Eskimo Jeff Thomas big man in Can-Am
Jeff Thomas stands as a giant among men, at least in the Can-Am Wrestling Federation. Standing at...
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Experts pick Flair as greatest NWA champ
It was 1948. War-torn South Korea dominated headlines. U.S. President Harry Truman had ordered the...
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Grand Prix a learning environment
Wild Man Austin is talking outside the dressing room during an Atlantic Grand Prix Wrestling show...
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Cormiers family story archive
The Cormiers are wrestling royalty in Atlantic Canada. The Beast, Leo Burke, Rudy Kay, and Bobby...
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