The Rise and Fall of Ahmed Johnson
After being signed by WWF, Ahmed Johnson would be immediately slotted into the upper mid-card of the New Generation phase of the promotion’s history, but due to several injuries along with his reputation backstage, this rise was short-lived. We relive the rise and fall of Ahmed Johnson.
Doomed To Repeat Itself - The Graham Family History
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.
Sable's Run With WWE
In the late 90s, WWE was headlined by Stone Cold Steve Austin, but there was one woman receiving some of the biggest reactions outside of the Texas Rattlesnake and that was Rena ‘Sable’ Mero. We cover her rise in popularity, her exit from WWE, the lawsuit and eventual return.
The Ballad of Waylon Mercy
Portrayed by Dan Spivey, Waylon Mercy was a character so far ahead of its time, with such intricate character work during a time that everything was kid-friendly, he would lay the groundwork for a character that would follow in his footsteps nearly 20 years later. This is the Ballad of Waylon Mercy.
Overlooked Tag Teams: The Fantastics
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.
Freebird Freefall: The Tragic Tale of Terry Gordy
The word prodigy is thrown around a lot in professional wrestling but never was it more true than in the case of Terry ‘Bam Bam’ Gordy. Unfortunately, an overdose during a flight to Japan would dramatically alter the trajectory of his life and career.
The Final Years of Gentleman Chris Adams
‘Gentleman’ Chris Adams played a huge role in the World Class Championship Wrestling uprising in the 1980s and was destined to become a legend. Unfortunately, personal demons started overshadowing his career, and Chris Adams would tragically die in 2001 under dubious circumstances. But what led this man to premature death at age 46? We explore the final years of his life.
Steve Blackman's Run with WWE
Throughout the Attitude Era, WWE presented a variety of compelling mid-card characters and a prime example of this was the ‘Lethal Weapon’ Steve Blackman. This is his journey with WWE.
The Many Names And Faces Of Brutus Beefcake
Most recognized as Brutus ‘The Barber’ Beefcake, Hulk Hogan's best friend went through possibly more gimmicks than any other mainstream wrestler in history. Join us as we take a gander at the many faces of Ed Leslie.
Fit Finlay: An Unsung Hero of the Women's Evolution
While Fit Finlay is known to wrestling fans as a “Man Who Loves To Fight,” perhaps the most important part of his legacy has been his contributions to women's wrestling while playing a major behind-the-scenes role in what became known as the Women's Revolution. We explore his influence.