Tag: U.S. Army

‘Rotten’ Ron Starr passes away

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jun 9, 2017 | Interviews, Obituaries

Rock Rims, who worked with “Rotten” Ron Starr on his autobiography, confirmed the...

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Jack Gacek: Wrestling’s first World War II fatality

Posted by Steven Johnson | Nov 11, 2015 | Interviews

John Gacek and his fellow soldiers didn’t have time to observe Armistice Day. They were too...

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Captain Lou Albano passes away at 76

Posted by Blaine Van Der Griend | Oct 14, 2009 | Interviews, Obituaries

O Captain my Captain! Our fearful trip is done, The ship has weathered every rack, the prize we...

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The wild life of ‘Elephant Boy’ Bill Olivas

Posted by Greg Oliver | Mar 2, 2008 | Interviews, Obituaries

In the rich newspaper vernacular of the 1950s, few pro wrestlers inspired writers better than...

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Toru Tanaka: Nice guy villain

Posted by Greg Oliver | May 3, 2006 | Hollywood Headlock, Interviews

Complaints about a lack of ethics from the pro wrestling industry are legion. But according to the...

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Ahmed Johnson: Found!

Posted by LEWIS CURRY | Aug 29, 2005 | Interviews

One of the most personable and interesting wrestlers from the ’90s, Ahmed Johnson, often...

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