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A Captain’s son: Looking back at Lou Albano as Dad

Posted by Don Laible | Mar 20, 2021 | Interviews

What a con Louis Vincent Albano perpetuated throughout all his decades in the wrestling game. Way...

A loving, championship chat with Pedro Morales’ widow

Posted by Don Laible | Jan 2, 2021 | Classics, Interviews

Pedro Morales lived a champion’s life. As a 12-year-old, I saw first-hand just how special...

‘Polish Power’ Ivan Putski still flexing

Posted by Alex Podgorski | Nov 30, 2020 | Classics, Interviews

In the years before Hulkamania took professional wrestling by storm, some of the biggest wrestling...

Mat Memories: Recalling Sylvano Sousa, my tag team partner

Posted by John Arezzi | Nov 19, 2020 | News, Obituaries, Opinion

I got the word on Wednesday that Sylvano Sousa had passed away from complications from COVID-19....

Veteran NY state referee Billy Caputo loses cancer battle

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 21, 2020 | Interviews, Obituaries

There are Iron Man matches in wrestling, but wrestling referee Billy Caputo, who died today after...

Howard Finkel dead at 69

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 16, 2020 | Interviews, Obituaries

Legendary ring announcer Howard Finkel, who lasted through the years as WWWF became WWF and then...

Pedro Morales dead at 76

Posted by Greg Oliver | Feb 12, 2019 | Classics, Interviews, Obituaries

Pedro Morales, the energetic Puerto Rican star who rose to become WWWF World champion from 1971 to...

‘You could sense Bruno was loved by the people’

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 18, 2018 | Classics, Interviews, Obituaries

Bruno Sammartino was the Living Legend, and there was no hype about it. He put more than Buddy...

Bruno Sammartino dies at 82

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 18, 2018 | Classics, Interviews, Obituaries

Bruno Sammartino, one of the greatest wrestling champions of all time, has died. He was 82....

‘Athleticism and toughness’ defined Stan Hansen

Posted by Alex Podgorski | Jul 17, 2017 | Classics, Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF

Almost two decades after he retired, Stan Hansen continues to be a true legend in the wrestling...

‘Russian Bear’ Ivan Koloff dies

Posted by Steven Johnson | Feb 18, 2017 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews, Obituaries

The date January 18, 1971 and Ivan Koloff will forever be connected. That was the day that...

Mr. Fuji dead at age 82

Posted by Greg Oliver | Aug 28, 2016 | Interviews, Obituaries

WWE is reporting that Mr. Fuji — Harry Fujiwara — has died. He was 82 years of age,...

Backlund says he ‘doesn’t deserve’ Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame induction

Posted by Kari Williams | Jul 19, 2016 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF

As a two-time WWE World heavyweight champion with various collegiate honors to his name, the...

Morales vs Mulligan: The knifing in Boston

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 8, 2016 | Interviews

When you mix passionate fans, an ethnic hero, a green but hated villain, and a pair of brass...

DVD set just can’t cover 50 years of WWE/WWF/WWWF

Posted by Dale Plummer | Nov 26, 2013 | Documentary Reviews, Other Reviews

Most WWE fans don’t know how the wrestling they watch came to be, or even that the company...

Angelo Savoldi: Wrestler, promoter, agent, gentleman

Posted by Greg Oliver | Sep 24, 2013 | Interviews, Obituaries

Angelo Savoldi, who will be laid to rest Wednesday after 99 years of full life, was billed as the...

Jake The Snake turns CAC banquet into a sobering experience

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 18, 2013 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS — Of all the promos that Jake “The Snake” Roberts has delivered...

Original WWWF title found in attic

Posted by Greg Oliver | Aug 13, 2012 | Interviews, Not Another Collectible!

A major piece of wrestling history was recently discovered: The title belt that Buddy Rogers...

Without Toronto, there would have been no Bruno Sammartino

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 10, 2012 | Classics, Interviews

Bruno Sammartino had said he was done traveling to fan fests and conventions, but then the...

Chief Jay Strongbow dies

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 3, 2012 | Interviews, Obituaries

Chief Jay Strongbow, the WWWF star who died today, was always a pretty matter of fact guy, someone...

Veteran northeast referee Dick Woehrle dies at 81

Posted by Greg Oliver | Mar 12, 2012 | Interviews, Obituaries

Dick Woehrle, who died Monday afternoon of colon cancer at 81, was easily one of the most...

‘Ho! Ho! Ho!’ cries still ring out for Dean Higuchi

Posted by Steven Johnson | Apr 19, 2010 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

The sound of the tomato cans called to Dean Higuchi. That’s right―tomato cans. Growing up as...

Baron Mikel Scicluna talks foes new and old

Posted by Greg Oliver | Nov 9, 2009 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

Whatever mayhem he may have caused in the ring, outside of it, Baron Mikel Scicluna is a pretty...

Arnold Skaaland dead at 82

Posted by Greg Oliver | Mar 14, 2007 | Interviews, Obituaries

Arnie “The Golden Boy” Skaaland, who died Tuesday, March 13, 2007, at the age of 82,...

Many lessons in Superstar Graham’s book

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jan 11, 2006 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

If Superstar Billy Graham is the man most responsible for bringing steroids into pro wrestling,...

Miguel Perez dead at 68

Posted by Steven Johnson | Jul 16, 2005 | Obituaries

Miguel Perez Sr., one-half of one of the most successful tag teams of all time, died Saturday at...

For Backlund, it’s still about motivation

Posted by Steven Johnson | Sep 1, 2004 | Interviews

PRINCETON, NJ – The alarm clock that sits beside Bob Backlund’s bed at his home in...

Moondog Spot dies during match

Posted by Greg Oliver | Nov 30, 2003 | Interviews, Obituaries

Larry Booker, who worked as Moondog Spot, died Saturday, November 29, 2003, at the Mid South...

Rene Goulet: Consummate pro

Posted by Stephen Laroche | Apr 19, 2001 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Classics, Interviews

REAL NAME: Robert Bedard BORN: July 12, 1932 in Quebec City 6’0″, 220 pounds AKA: Rene...

Johnny Valentine’s fight for life

Posted by John Molinaro | Dec 21, 2000 | Classics, Interviews

During his long, illustrious career, ‘Handsome’ Johnny Valentine earned the reputation...

Cappetta criticizes McMahon

Posted by John Molinaro | Oct 11, 2000 | Interviews

Growing up, a lot of teenagers want to follow in their parents’ footsteps. Some have...

Ernie Ladd is a proud supporter of the Republican Presidential candidate

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 26, 2000 | Classics, Interviews

Nothing like having the six-foot-nine, 320-pound, Ernie ‘The Cat’ Ladd backing you up...

Superstar Billy Graham: Ring legend

Posted by Chris Schramm | Jul 4, 2000 | Classics, Interviews

He won the title, and he lost the title in the same manner: with his leg on the ropes. Billy...

Shawn Stasiak’s roundabout route into The Man’s footsteps

Posted by Greg Oliver | May 18, 2000 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

REAL NAME: Shawn Stipich BORN: 1971 in Haywood, California 6’4″, 255 pounds...

Tarzan Tyler could deliver The Boot

Posted by Greg Oliver | Dec 24, 1999 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

REAL NAME: Camille Tourville BORN: Montreal, 1927 DIED: December 24, 1985 ALIASES/NICKNAMES:...

Fans turn out for Hitman

Posted by John Molinaro | Oct 15, 1999 | Interviews

Bret Hart made a long, cross-country trek Friday morning from Calgary to Toronto, greeting close...

Newt Tattrie’s gimmicks, from Mongol success to smelly Skunkman

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 12, 1999 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

REAL NAME: Newton Tattrie BORN: July 12, 1931 in Springhill, Nova Scotia 5’11”,...

Stan Stasiak was indeed ‘The Man’

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jun 30, 1999 | Canadian Hall of Fame

REAL NAME: George Stipich 272 pounds DIED: June 19, 1997 Stan Stasiak’s story is unique to...

Gino Brito’s career meant family, Italian Connections and midgets

Posted by Greg Oliver | May 18, 1999 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

REAL NAME: Louis Gino Acocella BORN: May 18, 1941 in Montreal 5’10 1/2 “, 240-245 pounds AKA: Louis Cerdan, Gino Brito You can’t talk about Gino Brito without talking about his long-time partner Tony Parisi and...

McMahon family story archive

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Oct 14, 1900 | Story Archives

They are the most powerful wrestling family in history. VINCE MCMAHON STORIES Oct. 29, 2024: Vince...

Nikolai Volkoff story archive

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Oct 14, 1900 | Story Archives

Josip Peruzovic was a Mongol and a Russian, but neither gimmick were as true as an immigrant...

Bruno Sammartino & David Sammartino story archive

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Sep 16, 1900 | Story Archives

He was, quite simply, one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, and there was a...

André the Giant story archive

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Sep 14, 1900 | Story Archives

Eighth Wonder Of The World does not say enough about André The Giant. Slam Wrestling archives...

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