Strong Kobayashi dead at 81
Shozo “Strong” Kobayashi, who was one of the major wrestling stars in Japan in the 1970s and into...
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Tag: Stan Hansen
2018 Tragos/Thesz HOF Class announced
The George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2018 today:...
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Tragos/Thesz HOF induction ends on a Wonderful note
WATERLOO, Iowa – An appreciation for life, embracing emotion and making a difference served...
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‘Athleticism and toughness’ defined Stan Hansen
Almost two decades after he retired, Stan Hansen continues to be a true legend in the wrestling...
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Rhodes, Orndorff top 2017 Tragos/Thesz HOF class
The George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame has booked itself a Dusty Finish...
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Sting & Flair create another moment at 2016 WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony
A packed house at the American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas were treated to Ric Flair and Sting...
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Different kind of ‘Killer Bees’ at Cauliflower Alley
LAS VEGAS—Henceforth, call it the Bockwinkel Blowout. Traditionally, the first of two nights of...
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Masks and laughs story of Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame induction
JOHNSTOWN, NY — The thirteenth induction class of the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame...
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Insight into Japan one great part of Stan Hansen book
Sometimes an autobiography comes out that, for whatever reason, doesn’t get the attention it...
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A verbose Stan Hansen highlight of Hall of Fame induction
AMSTERDAM, NY — Who knew? Who knew that the grumpy, ornery “Bad Man from Borger,...
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‘Wild’ Red Berry was the mouth that roared
The dictionary tapped out. Threw in the towel. Gave up the ghost. When “Wild Red”...
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PWHF inductees Ben & Mike Sharpe were giants
Ben and Mike Sharpe take their place in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame this weekend....
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Hall of Fame ceremony a serious event
PHOENIX — It took a literal downpour of money, but eventually the fans at the WWE Hall of...
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Mat Matters: Still intimidated by The Lariat
With a bullrope in hand and tobacco drooling down his chin, Stan “The Lariat” Hansen...
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Fans and wrestlers connect on day 2 of WrestleReunion 4
LOS ANGELES – When you put legends together, some who haven’t seen each other in...
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Art Crews a post-wrestling success story
The Wrestler tells the story of a past his prime grappler who is still trying to figure out what...
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Stan Hansen enjoying retirement
Having to walk away from wrestling was one the most difficult decisions Stan Hansen ever had to...
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One year after the split, All Japan is alive and well
It was the biggest news story in all of professional wrestling last year. When All Japan Pro...
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Terry Gordy remembered as a great talent
he was a handsome man and what i want to know is how do you like your blueeyed boy Mister Death?...
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Mat Matters: Stan Hansen’s fight will continue
“Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage,...
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Stan Hansen announces retirement
One of the most celebrated careers in wrestling is about to come to an end. Stan Hansen, the most...
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Stan Hansen story archive
The Madman from Borger, Texas. He was breaking necks when Kurt Angle was still in elementary...
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