Dive into the story of the J-Tex Corporation, a long-lost stable led by the brilliant Gary Hart. Uncover its connection to iconic feuds like Ric Flair vs. Terry Funk and Sting vs. The Great Muta.
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When one thinks of historical buildings tied to the wrestling business the Cow Palace has undoubtedly earned its place as one of the Sacred Grounds.
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When one thinks of World Class Championship Wrestling, it’s hard to not think of anything beyond the fabled battles between The Von Erichs and the Fabulous Freebirds. But one stable that helped hold down the fort for many years and even travelled to other territories was Devastation Incorporated. We explore this often forgotten stable.
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In 1989, Ted DiBiase created the Million Dollar Championship after being unable to buy or win the WWF World Championship from Hulk Hogan. While never officially sanctioned nor seen as an “official” championship in the WWF, the Million Dollar Belt was held by several other wrestlers over the years and was frequently re-introduced. Today, we look at its history.
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Hardbody Harrison was a WCW wrestler that you’ve likely forgotten or never even knew about at all, but he is most well known for his bizarre personality along with being arrested in 2007 for sex trafficking and forced labor.
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While Ric Flair was stylin’ and profilin’ his way to the top, another Nature Boy was making his bid for the top spot in the form of Buddy Landel. Unfortunately, personal demons would continually cause Landel to fall off the map while routing his path to success, haunting him throughout his career.
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In the annals of wrestling families, one family would see the patriarch meeting a horrific ending, only for history to repeat itself nearly 30 years later in the same way. We look at the tragic tale of the Graham family and how history became doomed and destined to repeat itself.
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X-Pac and Kane were two wrestlers disregarded and betrayed by their friends but found each other in their battle with common enemies. The story of this tag team has moments of joy and happiness but ends with a tale of deceit. We explore this unexpected tag team.
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Comprised of Tommy Rogers and Bobby Fulton, The Fantastics may not be fondly remembered as other teams in the golden era of tag team wrestling. Still, based on their quality of matches, they come to mind as one of the most overlooked tag teams in wrestling history.
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Maple Leaf Gardens was initially designed and constructed to be the new home arena of the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey team, but it quickly emerged as one of the most important venues for professional wrestling in Canada. We relive the history of these sacred grounds.
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In professional wrestling, Calgary, Alberta, is best known for the Hart Family and the once-thriving territory run by the patriarch of the family, Stu Hart. Today we will be looking at the Stampede Corral, which housed many Stampede Wrestling events and other promotions, including the WWE as recently as 2019.
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Built in 1972, The Omni Coliseum (as was its full name) was a very unique building and was built as part of a complex known as the ‘Omni Complex.’ Today, we explore the history of these Sacred Grounds.
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Bears are highly intelligent and potentially dangerous creatures who do not belong in captivity or a wrestling ring, but once upon a time, there was a 7 foot tall, 600-pound black bear named Terrible Ted who travelled to various territories, competed against future legends and captivated audiences.
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When one thinks of the many famous arenas that made wrestling famous, the Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis, Missouri must be near the top of the list. Today, we celebrate these Sacred Grounds.
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While the Dallas Sportatorium was not the biggest arena in the world, let alone the Dallas area, it would become one of those rare arenas synonymous with professional wrestling. We explore the importance of these sacred grounds.
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Senior Contributor Kyle Scharf takes a step out of the ordinary to review a music project called VonErichs, named after the famous professional wrestling family, which focuses on professional wrestling song
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Tony Schiavone, who once uttered the line “butts in seats” has gone from being considered everything that was wrong with wrestling announcers to being one of the most beloved figures in the sport today. So, how did that come to be?
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A good friend is hard to find, difficult to leave and impossible to forget. Learn more about the bond between Wade Boggs and Curt Hennig, including why Wade describes Curt as his guardian angel, how he blames himself for Mr. Perfect's untimely demise and something everyone should know about Curt Hennig.
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The Canadian Destroyer was once considered a highly effective and innovative maneuver that, when executed, would inevitably end the match. Still, nowadays, it’s seemingly just another move to add to the visual spectacle of a match. This parallels the DDT, which suffered a similar fate many years earlier.
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The Diving Headbutt is undeniably awe-inspiring to witness. Still, it’s now rarely utilized due to long-term health effects on the body and brain, along with the fact it has frequently been brought up in conversation as part of several cautionary tales. What was once an origin of pride for Harley Race later transformed into regret.
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