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Third Heartland Wrestling Association collection a good mix of ring vets and rookies

Posted by Amos Mina | Jul 9, 2023 | Other Reviews

In the journey of any professional wrestler, time spent in a developmental system or territory can...

Jody Hamilton, Assassin & trainer, dies

Posted by Greg Oliver | Aug 3, 2021 | News, Obituaries

Where do you start in recalling the life of Jody Hamilton? The mask? But which one, the Assassin...

Doug Anderson – wrestler, cop, proud ‘Cheerleader’ dad – dies

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 5, 2021 | News, Obituaries

In a column circa 2004, trainer Les Thatcher noted that Doug Anderson, who died on July 3, was...

Dombrowski made the extra effort with Pillman Memorial Show DVDs

Posted by Greg Oliver | May 4, 2021 | Hollywood Headlock, Hollywood Headlock Interviews, Interviews

Joe Dombrowski is a play-by-play commentary, content producer, voiceover artist, ring announcer,...

Tennessee icon Len Rossi dies at 91

Posted by Steven Johnson | Oct 10, 2020 | News, Obituaries

In the Tennessee wrestling territory known for over-the-top, anything-goes action, Len Rossi was...

Ohio’s Aaron Williams combats Midwest stereotypes to become ‘baddest man alive’

Posted by Kari Williams | Jun 29, 2020 | Interviews

When his music hits, a “tie-wearing, cane-wielding crazy guy” with black eye-makeup on one side...

‘Pretty Boy’ Doug Somers dead at 65

Posted by Greg Oliver | May 16, 2017 | Interviews, Obituaries

“Pretty Boy” Doug Somers, who died today at age 65, took the really long road to the...

Matt Anoa’i – Rosey and Kimo of Three Minute Warning – dead at 47

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 18, 2017 | Obituaries

Matt Anoa’i, known to wrestling fans as Rosey and Kimo of Three Minute Warning, has died. He...

Ron Wright was a rasslin’ star in East Tennesse

Posted by Steven Johnson | Apr 21, 2015 | Interviews, Obituaries

By STEVE JOHNSON & GREG OLIVER – SlamWrestling There aren’t too many photos of Ron...

Ken Lucas, dead at 73, was a consummate babyface

Posted by Greg Oliver | Aug 7, 2014 | Interviews, Obituaries

Ken Lucas, who died on Wednesday, August 6, 2014, at age 73, was often seen as a wrestler who...

Southern tag team legend Joe Turner dead at 74

Posted by Steven Johnson | May 3, 2014 | Interviews, Obituaries

It’s not every day that you get a chance to beat up your idols. But Joe Turner did, and he...

Rockin’ ‘and rollin’ at wrestling fanfest

Posted by Steven Johnson | Aug 5, 2013 | Events, Interviews

CHARLOTTE, N.C — The Midnight Express and the Rock ‘n’ Roll Express shared the...

Pepper Parks brings spice to the ring

Posted by Blaine Van Der Griend | Nov 7, 2012 | Interviews

He is a former male cheerleader, but could he be a future WWE Champion? No, it’s not Dolph...

Thatcher’s commentary made possible by his wrestling career

Posted by Mike Andrews | Jun 6, 2012 | Interviews

Before Les Thatcher donned a sport coat and butterfly collar to call action from behind the host...

Billy Darnell was a consummate fan favourite

Posted by Steven Johnson | Sep 8, 2007 | Interviews, Obituaries

In basketball, Bill Russell had Wilt Chamberlain. In tennis, Pete Sampras had Andre Agassi. And in...

Promoters point fingers while discussing free talent

Posted by Richard Kamchen | May 25, 2007 | Interviews

WINNIPEG — Promoters have added their voices to the indy wrestling veterans who have taken...

The forgotten talent of Rick Gibson

Posted by SCOTT TEAL | Sep 20, 2006 | Interviews, Obituaries

Last week, the wrestling world lost Rick Gibson, the older brother of Robert Gibson of the Rock...

Bill White: Solid blue-collar worker

Posted by Ryan Nation | Jul 12, 2006 | Interviews

While “Wild” serves as one of Bill White’s several wrestling monikers, it also...

Race & Hennig go over at Cauliflower Alley Club banquet

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jun 11, 2006 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS — It may have been Harley Race’s night, receiving the top honour in pro...

So, you wanna be a wrestler?

Posted by Steven Johnson | Nov 30, 2005 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

Visit any bookstore of repute and you’ll find the shelves brimming with “how-to”...

Friends remember Candido

Posted by STEVE RENNIE- SLAM! Wrestling | Apr 29, 2005 | Interviews, Obituaries

They say the quality of a man’s life is measured by how deeply he has touched the lives of...

Youth sweats it out in Vegas at CAC

Posted by Jamie Hemmings | Apr 15, 2005 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS – The Riviera Grande Ballroom reeked of aspiration and perspiration all day...

Les Thatcher’s Maritime memories

Posted by JASON FOLLETT | Apr 11, 2005 | CAC, Classics, Interviews

Les Thatcher has travelled many roads in his career, he’s been from Florida, to the...

Cheerleader Melissa has moved past the pom-poms

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 26, 2004 | Interviews

California’s ‘Cheerleader’ Melissa Anderson, a second-generation wrestler,...

CAC a place to rekindle old friendships

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 16, 2004 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS – The first day of the annual Cauliflower Alley Club is always abuzz with who is...

News & notes from CAC in Vegas

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 3, 2003 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS – The annual Cauliflower Alley Club reunion keeps growing and growing. This year,...

Les Thatcher grooms tomorrow’s stars

Posted by Greg Oliver | Feb 21, 2002 | CAC, Classics, Interviews

Les Thatcher is a little like a gardener these days. His job in running the Heartland Wrestling...

George Scott: Making Mid-Atlantic sizzle

Posted by Greg Oliver | Nov 16, 2001 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

Early in his wrestling career, George Scott realized that he wanted to work behind the scenes. In...

Les Thatcher story archive

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Oct 21, 1900 | Story Archives

LES THATCHER STORIES June 6, 2012: Thatcher’s commentary made possible by his wrestling...

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Third Heartland Wrestling Association collection a good mix of ring vets and rookies

Jody Hamilton, Assassin & trainer, dies

Doug Anderson – wrestler, cop, proud ‘Cheerleader’ dad – dies

Dombrowski made the extra effort with Pillman Memorial Show DVDs

Tennessee icon Len Rossi dies at 91

Ohio’s Aaron Williams combats Midwest stereotypes to become ‘baddest man alive’

‘Pretty Boy’ Doug Somers dead at 65

Matt Anoa’i – Rosey and Kimo of Three Minute Warning – dead at 47

Ron Wright was a rasslin’ star in East Tennesse

Ken Lucas, dead at 73, was a consummate babyface

Southern tag team legend Joe Turner dead at 74

Rockin’ ‘and rollin’ at wrestling fanfest

Pepper Parks brings spice to the ring

Thatcher’s commentary made possible by his wrestling career

Billy Darnell was a consummate fan favourite

Promoters point fingers while discussing free talent

The forgotten talent of Rick Gibson

Bill White: Solid blue-collar worker

Race & Hennig go over at Cauliflower Alley Club banquet

So, you wanna be a wrestler?

Friends remember Candido

Youth sweats it out in Vegas at CAC

Les Thatcher’s Maritime memories

Cheerleader Melissa has moved past the pom-poms

CAC a place to rekindle old friendships

News & notes from CAC in Vegas

Les Thatcher grooms tomorrow’s stars

George Scott: Making Mid-Atlantic sizzle

Les Thatcher story archive

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