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OVW’s Tony Evans is the ‘King of Hush Style’

Posted by John Cosper | Aug 29, 2024 | Interviews

He glares out on the crowd with a look of disdain. Half of them are on their feet. All of them are...

Netflix’s ‘Wrestlers’ turns OVW into the Little Engine That Can

Posted by John Cosper | Dec 21, 2023 | Interviews, News

LOUISVILLE, KY — Not everyone noticed the man with the slicked back hair and haughty eyes...

‘Dark Side’ barely scratches the forehead of Abdullah the Butcher’s bloody legacy

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 19, 2023 | Hollywood Headlock, Other Reviews

By now we are all familiar with the shortcuts that VICE’s Dark Side of the Ring takes to...

Wrestlers’ Court: Sami is Go(o)d

Posted by Jonathan Schwartz | Mar 12, 2023 | Opinion

On February 19, following the main event of the Elimination Chamber Premium Live Event in...

Hell in a Cell dominates WWE/A&E’s episode of ‘Rivals’ featuring Undertaker and Mankind

Posted by Dave Hillhouse | Feb 27, 2023 | Hollywood Headlock, Other Reviews

In contrast to last week’s very good exploration of the feud between Hulk Hogan and André...

WWE/A&E ‘Rivals’ presents impactful, if not flashy, feud between Triple H and Mick Foley

Posted by Dave Hillhouse | Aug 15, 2022 | Hollywood Headlock, Other Reviews

Following the DX-focused episode of Biography, the Freddie Prinze, Jr.-hosted Rivals continues the...

‘Heels’ Episode Six: A House Show with heart

Posted by Tommy "Milagro" Martinez | Sep 19, 2021 | Hollywood Headlock, Other Reviews

For a show that addresses the hurt business (apologies to MVP) of professional wrestling, Heels...

Mick Foley: ‘WWE is no longer the place for talent to aspire to’

Posted by John Powell | Sep 7, 2021 | News

Mick Foley wants the WWE to know they have a problem. Foley took to Facebook to criticize the...

A&E/WWE ‘Biography’ checks the boxes on Mick Foley’s career

Posted by Dave Hillhouse | May 30, 2021 | Documentary Reviews, Hollywood Headlock Interviews

Of all the featured wrestlers in this series of Biography on A&E, Mick Foley’s story may...

WWE’s Most Wanted Treasures is fun ringside archeology

Posted by Mysterion the Mind Reader | Apr 19, 2021 | Documentary Reviews, Hollywood Headlock

Nostalgia carries emotion. It’s a powerful tool used to invoke a memory and the feeling...

The duet of Arezzi and Oliver hit it out of the park with ‘Mat Memories’

Posted by Greg "Count Grog" Mosorjak | Mar 27, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

There are a lot of books about people involved in pro wrestling. There are a lot of books by...

Where’s the kaboom? Moxley-Omega not the first time things didn’t go as planned

Posted by Bob Kapur | Mar 8, 2021 | Opinion

To quote Marvin the Martian, “Where’s the kaboom? There was supposed to be an earth-shattering...

Pro wrestling legends hilariously infiltrate the head of Joeylicious

Posted by Jamie Hemmings | Dec 14, 2020 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

Pro wrestling fans will recall that the entrance theme for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)...

‘Squared Circle’ is a delightful visit with an indy wrestling manager

Posted by Trapper Tom Leturgey | Nov 20, 2020 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Even if you don’t know former independent wrestling manager Joe Cool, by the end of Squared...

Director of ‘The Adrian Street Story’ finds inspiration in her subject’s tale

Posted by Dave Hillhouse | Sep 11, 2020 | Hollywood Headlock, Hollywood Headlock Interviews

For five years, Welsh director Joann Randles has worked tirelessly to bring Adrian Street’s...

Cheap Pop shows passion for pro wrestling through song

Posted by Jamie Hemmings | Sep 8, 2020 | Interviews, Music for Cauliflower Ears

Jacqui Pratt has been a musician and pro wrestling fan her entire life. All it took was...

Anthology proves women love wrestling too

Posted by Jamie Hemmings | Jul 5, 2020 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

“99.9 per cent of professional wrestling books are written by men about male performers in a...

Cookies, Coke and Cowboy Boots aka the Latest Episode of Dark Side of the Ring

Posted by Jamie Hemmings | May 6, 2020 | Hollywood Headlock, TV Reports

Author and WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley gave viewers his take on the latest episode of...

Film review: The Peanut Butter Falcon soars

Posted by Dave Hillhouse | Feb 7, 2020 | Hollywood Headlock, Movie Reviews

Perhaps the best description of the film The Peanut Butter Falcon would be to call it a concept...

‘Beyond the Mat’ Story Archive

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Jun 6, 2019 | Hollywood Headlock

Barry Blaustein’s 1999 documentary Beyond the Mat captured lightning in a bottle when it was...

What does everybody want? Al Snow’s autobiography!

Posted by Bob Kapur | May 9, 2019 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

The way I see it, Al Snow owes me $100 for this review of his new autobiography, Self Help: Life...

Foley’s ’20 Years of Hell’ now a tour too

Posted by Kari Williams | Sep 1, 2018 | Interviews

Twenty years ago, Mick Foley stood atop a nearly 20-foot high steel cage, not knowing that the...

‘That Guy’ Danni Deeds running for mayor in Abbotsford

Posted by Alexandra Robertson | Aug 23, 2018 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

There are professional wrestlers who keep their in-ring personae solely for their matches. Trevor...

‘Saint Mick’ reveals Foley’s big heart

Posted by Caleb Smith | Dec 2, 2017 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Just in time for Christmas wrestling legend Mick Foley’s latest book, Saint Mick, has hit...

Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame focuses on Class of 2017

Posted by Carmine DeSpirito | May 24, 2017 | Interviews, PWHF

WICHITA FALLS, Texas – P-W-H-F. If you’re a wrestling fan, you should know those four...

‘Chokeslam’ a ‘rom-com with wrestling in it’

Posted by Dave Hillhouse | Apr 7, 2017 | Hollywood Headlock, Hollywood Headlock Interviews

Boy meets girl. Girl leaves town. Girl comes home again and boy gets second shot. And somewhere in...

Never rib a midget and other fun tales

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Apr 1, 2017 | Interviews

As Mr. T might say, “I pity the fool …” Well, that’s the best intro we...

Mick Foley’s WrestleMania memories

Posted by Bob Kapur | Mar 25, 2017 | Interviews, WrestleMania

If it’s every WWE superstar’s dream to have a WrestleMania moment, then surely Mick...

Foley not sure he’ll be back on Raw — but he IS in Toronto

Posted by Bob Kapur | Mar 17, 2017 | Interviews

Although Toronto is often called “Bizarro-Land” as a result of the fans’...

Mat Matters: Who we picked for the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame Class of 2017

Posted by Steven Johnson | Nov 29, 2016 | Opinion, PWHF

Each year, members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America vote in the new members...

Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame announces Class of 2017

Posted by Greg Oliver | Nov 27, 2016 | Interviews, PWHF

There’s a Tex, an Axe, a Dragon, and Sputnik, plus someone who was Dirty, one who claims to...

Wrestling world remembers Muhammad Ali

Posted by John Powell | Jun 4, 2016 | Obituaries, The Sporting Connection

The wrestling world is mourning the death of boxing legend Muhammad Ali who died Friday evening,...

ECW’s Balls Mahoney dead at 44

Posted by Kari Williams | Apr 13, 2016 | Obituaries

Balls Mahoney died Tuesday at 44 years old – one day after his birthday. The Innovator of...

Foley’s travel plans now include a passport

Posted by Bob Kapur | May 1, 2015 | Interviews

If you’re hoping to see WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley this Saturday at the Sport Card &...

What are the worst conditions you’ve wrestled in?

Posted by Caleb Smith | Dec 22, 2014 | Interviews

Ask any wrestler about the worst conditions they ever wrestled under and they are bound to have...

Foley’s comic turns WWE stars into ‘crime noir’

Posted by Matthew Byer | Nov 2, 2014 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

When it comes to the comic industry over the last couple of decades there have been a number of...

An Evening with Mick Foley humble and hilarious

Posted by Jason Clevett | Sep 26, 2014 | Events, Interviews

CALGARY – To anyone who has followed the career of Mick Foley, it should come as no surprise...

On stage, Foley a master of storytelling

Posted by Dan Wilson | Feb 14, 2014 | Events, Interviews

NEW WESTMINSTER, BC – Evidenced by his string of best-selling autobiographies and other...

Foley’s words makes new Topps set worthwhile

Posted by Greg Oliver | Nov 11, 2013 | Not Another Collectible!

Best of WWE 2013 Edition is a new set of trading cards from Topps. For a truly enjoyable box...

For All Mankind DVD showcases all three Foleys

Posted by Matthew Byer | Apr 19, 2013 | Documentary Reviews, Other Reviews

For All Mankind: The Life and Career of Mick Foley DVD/Blu-Ray continues the strong...

Emotional WWE Hall of Fame ceremony dragged at times

Posted by Bob Kapur | Apr 7, 2013 | Interviews, WrestleMania

NEW YORK, NY — Though TicketMaster showed the event as being sold out, there were a few...

WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2013 an impressive group

Posted by Nick Tylwalk | Apr 7, 2013 | Interviews, WrestleMania

NEW YORK, NY – When the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2013 was inducted Saturday night at Madison...

Foley a big hit at Ohio comedy show

Posted by Matt Bishop | Nov 15, 2012 | Events, Interviews

PERRYSBURG, Ohio — As a wrestler, Mick Foley is known as the “Hardcore Legend” and is...

Foley’s faces, Cabana’s comedy, LA’s legends and DGUSA’s Golden Gate kick off WrestleReunion 6

Posted by Jason Clevett | Jan 28, 2012 | Events

LOS ANGELES – One of the nice things about WrestleReunion is they have always strived to...

J.R.’s passion shows through at Tragos/Thesz ceremony

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 23, 2011 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF

WATERLOO, Iowa — Jim Ross, the Lou Thesz Award winner Saturday night at the Tragos/Thesz Pro...

Lifetime honoree Foley captivates at CAC Baloney Blowout

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 20, 2011 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS – It was like old times. Mick Foley has the audience’s attention, telling...

Foley’s Countdown to Lockdown is honest, informative, insightful

Posted by Russ Cohen | Sep 30, 2010 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Wrestlers aren’t supposed to be eloquent, and when I was growing up they certainly were...

Funk, Foley, Vachon among those honored at Tragos/Thesz HOF

Posted by Joyce Paustian | Jul 15, 2010 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF

WATERLOO, Iowa – Despite some changes to the format from previous years — and to the...

Trash and treasure for Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame

Posted by Steven Johnson | Feb 22, 2010 | Interviews, PWHF

WAYNE, N.J.– Gimmick table, meet Mick Foley’s garage. Mick Foley’s garage, meet gimmick...

PWHF dinner lets fans catch up with history

Posted by Richard Kamchen | Feb 16, 2010 | Interviews, PWHF

Old favorites will be on hand this coming Saturday in New Jersey for the Pro Wrestling Hall of...

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