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.
Sacred Grounds - The Omni
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.
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.
Sacred Grounds - Kiel Auditorium
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.
Sacred Grounds - The Dallas Sportatorium
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.
Von Erichs - First Blood Match (Music Review)
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
Tony Schiavone: From Polarizing to Admired
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?
The Special Bond Between Wade Boggs and Curt Hennig
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.
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.
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.