Sacred Grounds - Stampede Corral
Special Features Kyle Scharf Special Features Kyle Scharf

Sacred Grounds - Stampede Corral

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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Terrible Ted: Tales of the Wrestling Bear
Special Features Chris Toplack Special Features Chris Toplack

Terrible Ted: Tales of the Wrestling Bear

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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The Canadian Destroyer: A Modern-Day DDT
Special Features Chris Toplack Special Features Chris Toplack

The Canadian Destroyer: A Modern-Day DDT

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: A Cautionary Tale
Special Features Chris Toplack Special Features Chris Toplack

The Diving Headbutt: A Cautionary Tale

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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