Tag: Oly Olsen

B.C.’s wrestling family will miss Oly Olsen’s laughter and his heart

Posted by "Dirty" Dan Denton | Nov 20, 2015 | 'Dirty' Dan Denton, Canadian Hall of Fame, Obituaries

My phone rang the other night in the car. Vancouver number, it was the King, Gary Allen. Gary was...

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Guest column: Working out with Oly; BC’s female ref remembers

Posted by SUZIE TANNER | Nov 20, 2015 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Obituaries, Opinion

Todd Oly Olsen came into my life in the 1980s as we both broke into the wrestling business. Oly...

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Todd ‘Oly’ Olsen dead at 58

Posted by Greg Oliver | Nov 19, 2015 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews, Obituaries

The Pacific Northwest wrestling world was rocked late on Wednesday by the passing of Todd...

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Guest column: Thanks for everything, Al

Posted by OLY OLSEN | Aug 13, 2009 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Obituaries, Opinion

Al Tomko gave me my first break into pro wrestling while promoting Canada’s All Star...

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Guest column: Public perception of pro wrestling still an issue

Posted by OLY OLSEN | Feb 22, 2009 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Opinion

The inconsistent public perception of pro wrestling is a very serious issue for former pro...

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An insider’s take on the Steroid Issue

Posted by OLY OLSEN | Feb 14, 2008 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Opinion

Recently, I heard a movie critic on the radio giving his opinion of the latest Sylvester Stallone...

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Tradition still important to Oly Olsen

Posted by Stephen Dean Johnson | Jun 7, 2007 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

Todd “Oly” Olsen has an unique perspective on the wrestling business. Olsen worked as...

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Returning vets revel in ECCW anniversary

Posted by Fred Johns | Jan 31, 2006 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

VANCOUVER — Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling held its much-anticipated 10th...

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