Stampede Wrestling

Stampede book gets back in the saddle

Posted by Andy McNamara | Nov 9, 2007 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

The history of Stampede Wrestling is full of colourful personalities and has produced some of the...

B.C. veteran Tom Stanton dies of cancer

Posted by Fred Johns | Oct 25, 2007 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews, Obituaries

Cancer has robbed the wrestling world of one of its small-town heroes, Tom “E.T.”...

Hitman’s autobiography heartbreakingly honest

Posted by Greg Oliver | Oct 8, 2007 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Bret Hart’s long-awaited autobiography is indeed worth the wait. Confessional in tone and...

Tor Kamata dead at 70

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 26, 2007 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews, Obituaries

Legendary Stampede Wrestling villain Tor Kamata has died in Saskatoon. He was 70. Kamata, born...

Mat Matters: Biff Wellington, a personal recollection

Posted by Jason Clevett | Jul 4, 2007 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Obituaries, Opinion

I can’t say that I knew Shayne “Biff Wellington” Bower that well. In fact we...

Biff Wellington dead at 44

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jun 24, 2007 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews, Obituaries

Calgary’s Biff Wellington (Shayne Bower), who was a major player in the ’80s Stampede...

Northwest mainstay Sandy Barr dies

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jun 2, 2007 | Interviews, Obituaries

Sandy Barr, a longtime fixture on the Pacific Northwest wrestling scene as a wrestler, referee,...

A rare case of jitters for Duke Myers

Posted by Steven Johnson | May 17, 2007 | CAC, Interviews

Here’s a news flash — something actually intimidated Duke Myers. As he stood before...

Bittersweet Stampede farewell for Neidhart & Wilson

Posted by Jason Clevett | Jan 28, 2007 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Event Reports, Interviews, Other House Shows

CALGARY — It can be said that true legitimate emotion is missing these days from pro...

Stampede ref Herrmann reflects on career

Posted by Andy McNamara | Oct 12, 2006 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

Referee, wrestler, police officer, and entrepreneur. Hans-Jochen Herrmann has led quite a life...

The sweet sounds of Hubert Gallant’s career

Posted by Greg Oliver | Oct 5, 2006 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews, Music for Cauliflower Ears

BORN: November 12, 1955 in the country near Shediac 5’10”, 220 pounds AKA: Larry...

Hotshot talks hot times and fire

Posted by Hotshot Johnny Devine | Aug 24, 2006 | Johnny Devine

To say I have deluged with questions of “what was it like to wrestle in a fire?” and...

Celebrating my friend, Tiger Khan

Posted by Hotshot Johnny Devine | Jun 30, 2006 | Johnny Devine

Wow, all I can say is … wow. I had planned on basing this week’s column around the...

Stampede stars remember Tiger Khan

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jun 29, 2006 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews, Obituaries

Though his career as an independent wrestler spanned the globe, Tiger Khan (Marlon Kalkai) is...

Earl Black: A career cut short

Posted by Brian Elliott | Apr 5, 2006 | Interviews

A doctor once explained that every fall in a wrestling ring is like “getting rear-ended by a...

Time for some Honky love

Posted by Jamie Hemmings | Mar 29, 2006 | Interviews

REGINA, Sask. — Saskatchewan received a much-needed dose of Honky love this past weekend....

Barry O breaks his silence

Posted by Jamie Hemmings | Jan 4, 2006 | Interviews

The story so far… In Part One of the Barry Orton epic, SLAM! Wrestling writer Jamie Hemmings...

New book brings Stampede of memories

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Nov 10, 2005 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

By BILL CUBITT – For SlamWrestling.net If you put a random group of 20 Calgarians in one...

Saddle up with new Stampede book

Posted by Andy McNamara | Oct 31, 2005 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

For author Heath McCoy the writing of Pain and Passion: The History of Stampede Wrestling was not...

Bouncing through indy-land

Posted by Hotshot Johnny Devine | Oct 30, 2005 | Johnny Devine

Hello Devine following. Hope everyone is doing well and has a wonderful Halloween! I think...

My Memphis memories

Posted by Hotshot Johnny Devine | Jun 30, 2005 | Johnny Devine

As I take more and more time to heal, I have more and more time to think about the places...

Who is Bob Leonard?

Posted by Jamie Hemmings | May 18, 2005 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

It was my Auntie Gwen’s fault. And the fact that my family’s television only had two...

Stampede Bulldogs going international

Posted by Jason Clevett | Jan 18, 2005 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

CALGARY — The weekend of January 15th, 2005 marked the start of a new journey in the careers...

The legend of Jushin ‘Thunder’ Liger

Posted by Jason Clevett | Nov 4, 2004 | Interviews

It’s hard to say what the final legacy of Jushin “Thunder” Liger will be. What...

Biff Wellington has no grudge against Benoit

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 21, 2004 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

BORN: April 18, 1965 in Calgary, Alberta DIED: June 2007 6’0″, 220-260 pounds AKA:...

KC Houston: One tough mother

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 19, 2004 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

REAL NAME: Kathy Stockton BORN: Edmonton, Alberta 5’9″, 140-145 pounds AKA: KC Houston...

Tor Kamata: Mean but nice

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 7, 2004 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

“No-o-o-o-o chancee, Mis-tah Whalen.” It’s a phrase that evokes fond memories...

Silverstein’s Canadian wrestling odyssey

Posted by Corey David Lacroix | Jun 7, 2004 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

MONTREAL – On any given weekend in this country, the dreamers of professional wrestling will...

Kerry Brown shoot worth a shot

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 2, 2004 | Shoot Interviews

These days, it seems just about anyone can do a shoot interview. From the big names of pro...

Stampede stars remember Stu

Posted by Jason Clevett | Oct 22, 2003 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews, Obituaries

“The first time I was at the house, he made me feel like I was part of the family....

Brain tumor forces Helton out

Posted by Mike Altamura | Jul 11, 2003 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

Melbourne, Australia – Despite the brain tumour and the terrible condition of his neck,...

T.J. Wilson boosted by Harts, Japan

Posted by Jason Clevett | Apr 29, 2003 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

T.J. Wilson has lived what some would consider a dream life. Having basically been adopted by the...

Paul Peller stomped from Maritimes to Stampede

Posted by Greg Oliver | Nov 17, 2001 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

REAL NAME: Paul Pellerin BORN: June 8, 1941 in Shediac, New Brunswick 5’8 1/2″, 235...

SLAM! Wrestling: Diana Hart chat

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Nov 1, 2001 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

Diana Hart joined SLAM! Wrestling live for a chat. Here’s the transcript: Moderator: Diana...

Stu Hart bio due in March

Posted by Greg Oliver | Oct 25, 2001 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Following in the footsteps of his son Bret “The Hitman” Hart and his daughter Diana...

Banged up Leo Burke still a big name out east

Posted by Greg Oliver | Oct 24, 2001 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

REAL NAME: Leonce Cormier BORN: June 29, 1948 in Dorchester, NB 6’1″, 230 pounds AKA:...

Neighbour Dupre gave big Stephen Petitpas his break

Posted by Greg Oliver | Oct 14, 2001 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

REAL NAME: Stephen Petitpas BORN: November 14, 1957 in Souest, Germany 6’3″, 275-280...

Wrestling and booking came easy to George Scott

Posted by Greg Oliver | Oct 2, 2001 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

BORN: August 27, 1929 in Dalmeny, Scotland DIED: January 20, 2014 in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida...

Helen Hart: Backbone of the family

Posted by Greg Oliver | Sep 29, 2001 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

Helen and Stu Hart have been married for over 53 years, having met in New York City, where Helen...

John Cozman pounds away as Principal

Posted by Greg Oliver | Aug 28, 2001 | Canadian Hall of Fame

REAL NAME: John Cozman BORN: August 28, 1964 in Regina, Saskatchewan DIED: November 28, 2016...

Jason Helton: Raising hell Down Under

Posted by Mike Altamura | Aug 16, 2001 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA — In the ring he’s a pretentious, egotistical and hell-raising...

Backstage at the Pillman Memorial Show

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Aug 14, 2001 | Event Reports, Events, House Show Reviews

By STEVE HOOPER — For SLAM! Wrestling I was privileged enough to be part of the Pillman 2001...

Mike Shaw’s career one of many names

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 5, 2001 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

REAL NAME: Mike Shaw BORN: May 9, 1957 in Marquette, Michigan 6’1″, 360 pounds AKA:...

Rhonda Sing more Monster Ripper than Bertha Faye

Posted by Stephen Laroche | Jan 9, 2001 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

REAL NAME: Rhonda Sing BORN: February 21, 1961 in Calgary, Alberta 5’8″, 260 pounds...

Guest Column: Watching Vancouver’s All-Star a family affair

Posted by Guest Column | Nov 7, 2000 | Classics, Interviews, Opinion

By MAURO RANALLO – For SLAM! Wrestling Growing up, there weren’t many things my family...

Delivering the Bad News to Stampede

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 13, 2000 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

It’s been a different experience for Bad News Allen watching the action from the sidelines....

Sabu pumps up Stampede Wrestling show

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Jun 12, 2000 | Event Reports, Other House Shows

By WES WETANKO — For SLAM! Wrestling CALGARY — Sabu once again returned to Stampede...

Sledgehammer Neidhart a world traveller

Posted by Adam Burchill | Feb 24, 2000 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

Calgary-based Stampede Wrestling has a reputation for producing some of the finest pro wrestlers...

Venom strikes Saskatchewan

Posted by John M. Milner | Feb 16, 2000 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

By JOHN M. MILNER — For SLAM! Wrestling Talk to just about any wrestler to come out of...

More details emerging in Albright’s death

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jan 10, 2000 | Obituaries

The facts are emerging in the tragic in-ring death of wrestling Gary Albright Friday night in...

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