The Brilliance of Eddie Graham and His Influence on The American Dream
Dusty Rhodes looked up to Eddie Graham as a mentor, father figure, and someone who brought out the best in him. He gave Dusty his wings to fly; without Eddie's belief in him, there is no American Dream. We explore Eddie's brilliance and his influence on Dusty.
Savio Vega: The Unsung Hero in Steve Austin’s and Goldust’s Rise to Stardom
While Steve Austin was inevitably destined for stardom, Savio Vega initially helped solidify the Stone Cold character. We look at Vega's role in elevating Steve Austin and Goldust during his run with WWF.
Paul Heyman's Partnership With Eddie Gilbert
Paul Heyman has extended his vast creativity, knowledge and experience to countless professional wrestlers, but he too once sat under the learning tree. From Dusty Rhodes to managers such as Lou Albano, the Grand Wizard of Wrestling and Freddie Blassie, Paul would gain an incredible perspective on the business. One name often overlooked is Eddie Gilbert's, and we explore that partnership.
The Most Terrifying Wrestlers
As Halloween approaches, we look at some of the most terrifying professional wrestlers that saw some level of success in the business we all love. Some of these will be obvious, whether their gimmick relies heavily on being scary, while some will just be a natural choice due to the level of fear that they struck in both their opponents and fans worldwide.
The Unsung Heroes of The Dungeon
The reputation of The Dungeon proceeds itself as many individuals entered that basement, but not all of them were trained by Stu Hart. Learn about the unsung heroes of The Dungeon, Mr. Hito and particularly Tokyo Joe, the man Bret Hart once described as the best teacher of pro wrestling in the world.
"The French Angel" Maurice Tillet: The Box Office Attraction You've Likely Never Heard Of
Maurice Tillet, better known as The French Angel, was considered a major box office draw in the 1940s and a unique attraction worldwide. The depth of documentation and historical content on Maurice pales compared to many prominent names throughout the golden age of wrestling. Still, we bring awareness to the life and times of The French Angel.
Brock Lesnar – A Part-Time All-Time Great?
Beyond a shadow of a doubt, one of the most divisive talents of the last decade is ‘The Beast Incarnate’ Brock Lesnar. While featured as a special attraction does the limited schedule and appearances still make him an all-time great? We explore this topic.
The Transformation of Cactus Jack Into a Superstar
Cactus Jack was a crazed, unpredictable character who seemed to bask in the anguish he inflicted on his opponents and the pain he was forced to endure. Still, his ascension into stardom would truly be showcased as he denounced the bloodthirsty fans during his time with the Philadelphia-based promotion known as ECW.
The Final Years of Bam Bam Bigelow
Bam Bam Bigelow is fondly remembered as one of the most agile and unique big men in the history of professional wrestling, but the final years of his life were undeniably distressing and a far cry from the larger-than-life performer we grew to recognize.
Braden Walker - Destined For Failure
"Wildcat” Chris Harris was a TNA original and one half of the undeniably successful tag-team known as America’s Most Wanted alongside partner “Cowboy” James Storm. As the two went in their separate directions, Chris Harris eventually joined WWE under the name Braden Walker, but his new journey was destined for failure.