Confirmed months later, Karl Von Steiger has died
Lorne Corlett, who wrestled under numerous names but was most known as Karl Von Steiger, died on...
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Kathie Vachon, widow to Mad Dog, dies
Kathie Vachon, who was married to Maurice “Mad Dog” Vachon for 40 years, including...
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Book offers a fascinating look into all of Mad Dog’s life
Mad Dog: The Maurice Vachon Story tells the tale of an unlikely Quebec and Canadian hero —...
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Trish brings Stratusfaction, Orndorffs bring tears to CAC banquet
LAS VEGAS — From heart-felt family bonding to rambling powerlifters to a trailblazing woman,...
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Verne Gagne dead at 89
Verne Gagne, one of the biggest stars ever in professional wrestling, and later a promoter for...
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Mat Matters: Me and Mad Dog Vachon
I can distinctly remember the last time I talked with Mad Dog Vachon, and how sad it made me. This...
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Lights, camera, CLAW! Baron Von Raschke documentary coming soon!
Growing up as the son of professional wrestler Baron von Raschke, Karl Raschke laughingly recalls...
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Harry Madison: Canadian Olympian turned ruffian
The transformation of an 18-year-old Maurice Vachon at the 1948 Olympic Games into a “Mad...
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Award honours Dan Severn’s MMA successes
Dan Severn had an amazing career as an amateur wrestler, a pro wrestler and an MMA fighter. He was...
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Austin, Steamboat delight at Cauliflower Alley Club reunion
LAS VEGAS – The sound of glass shattering in Sin City? No, it wasn’t a lost plateful of drinks or...
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WWE Hall of Fame one more honour for Mad Dog
Mad Dog Vachon is adding one more honour to his impressive collection this Sunday, with his...
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Top CAC award goes to top CAC man Nick Bockwinkel
LAS VEGAS — Wrestling is a worked business, and sometimes the workers have to work each...
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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 Garibaldi dead at 78
There have been countless father-son tag teams over the eons, but the first great team was Gino...
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Sonny Myers dead at 83
With the death of Sonny Myers on Monday, May 7, 2007, at age 83, the world is short one less...
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Mild to mean: Baron Von Raschke’s tale
“Jimmy Raschke, from Nebrasky” is how he introduces himself at the beginning of his...
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The reluctant career of strongman Doug Hepburn
In the 1950s, Doug Hepburn was one of the most famous Canadians in the world, renowned for his...
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Stars to gather for Crusher tribute show
Tribute shows come and go, usually with the participants praising the honoree as something close...
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Hall of Fame grows some more
SCHENECTADY, NY – The feeling around the third annual Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame induction...
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CAC a place to rekindle old friendships
LAS VEGAS – The first day of the annual Cauliflower Alley Club is always abuzz with who is...
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Mad Dog gets top CAC honour
LAS VEGAS — In the end, the Dog did have his day. After 44 years in pro wrestling, and an...
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My dinner with Mad Dog and Butcher
Mad Dog Vachon has a belief that you shouldn’t drink anything while you are eating. No...
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From the Olympics to the Pros
OLYMPIAN STORIES Mad Dog Vachon, 1948 Bob Roop, 1968 Danny Hodge, 1952, 1956 Bad News...
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Young Olympian was not yet a Mad Dog
When people think of Mad Dog Vachon, they think of a wild, snarling beast, wreaking havoc inside...
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Danny Hodge: The giant Junior Heavyweight
Danny Hodge sits on his porch in Perry, Oklahoma these days with his wife Dolores, content to take...
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Mad Dog Vachon live chat
Mad Dog Vachon live at CANOE! Legendary Canadian pro wrestling Mad Dog Vachon came by the CANOE...
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The Baillargeons were a mighty strong family
The death of Paul Baillargeon last week at the age of 77 was barely mentioned in the Canadian...
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Maurice ‘Mag Dog’ Vachon Career Record
MAURICE “MAD DOG” VACHON (1951 – 1986) Height: 5’7” Weight: 213 .lbs Born: Sept 14,...
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