Third Heartland Wrestling Association collection a good mix of ring vets and rookies
In the journey of any professional wrestler, time spent in a developmental system or territory can...
Read MorePosted by Amos Mina | Jul 9, 2023 | Other Reviews
In the journey of any professional wrestler, time spent in a developmental system or territory can...
Read MorePosted 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...
Read MorePosted 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...
Read MorePosted 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,...
Read MorePosted by Steven Johnson | Oct 10, 2020 | News, Obituaries
In the Tennessee wrestling territory known for over-the-top, anything-goes action, Len Rossi was...
Read MorePosted 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...
Read MorePosted 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...
Read MorePosted 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...
Read MorePosted by Steven Johnson | Apr 21, 2015 | Interviews, Obituaries
By STEVE JOHNSON & GREG OLIVER – SlamWrestling There aren’t too many photos of Ron...
Read MorePosted 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...
Read MorePosted 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...
Read MorePosted by Steven Johnson | Aug 5, 2013 | Events, Interviews
CHARLOTTE, N.C — The Midnight Express and the Rock ‘n’ Roll Express shared the...
Read MorePosted 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...
Read MorePosted by Mike Andrews | Jun 6, 2012 | Interviews
Before Les Thatcher donned a sport coat and butterfly collar to call action from behind the host...
Read MorePosted by Steven Johnson | Sep 8, 2007 | Interviews, Obituaries
In basketball, Bill Russell had Wilt Chamberlain. In tennis, Pete Sampras had Andre Agassi. And in...
Read MorePosted by Richard Kamchen | May 25, 2007 | Interviews
WINNIPEG — Promoters have added their voices to the indy wrestling veterans who have taken...
Read MorePosted 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...
Read MorePosted by Ryan Nation | Jul 12, 2006 | Interviews
While “Wild” serves as one of Bill White’s several wrestling monikers, it also...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Jun 11, 2006 | CAC, Interviews
LAS VEGAS — It may have been Harley Race’s night, receiving the top honour in pro...
Read MorePosted 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”...
Read MorePosted 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...
Read MorePosted by Jamie Hemmings | Apr 15, 2005 | CAC, Interviews
LAS VEGAS – The Riviera Grande Ballroom reeked of aspiration and perspiration all day...
Read MorePosted 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...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Jul 26, 2004 | Interviews
California’s ‘Cheerleader’ Melissa Anderson, a second-generation wrestler,...
Read MorePosted 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...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Apr 3, 2003 | CAC, Interviews
LAS VEGAS – The annual Cauliflower Alley Club reunion keeps growing and growing. This year,...
Read MorePosted 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...
Read MorePosted 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...
Read MorePosted 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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