On Wednesday night, former WCW and TNA star Daffney Unger worried family, friends, and fans due to a live stream on Instagram in which she was clearly distressed and holding a gun. She would talk about being all alone and that she wanted her brain to go to Boston. This was likely in reference to … Read moreAnother wrestling tragedy: DAFFNEY UNGER DEAD AT 46
So many people remember watching the Undertaker throughout the 1990s and 2000s, and that is why tonight’s nights final appearance by the star on WWE Survivor Series was poignant .. 30 years. What a run!4 During the year where it seemed only the bad could happen, another death knell occurred as the casket has been … Read more#Undertaker30
Joseph Laurinaitis, better known in the professional wrestling world as Road Warrior Animal, died at the age of 60 on Wednesday morning. Animal’s official Twitter account broke the news — “At this time, we would like to confirm the passing of Joseph Laurinaitis aka Road Warrior Animal at the age of 60. The family is … Read moreWWE legend dead at 60
For those who say wrestling is not real, this is one of the reminders that the accidents that can occur on the sports ”entertainment” is very dangerous.. and very real indeed. WWE star Liv Morgan was knocked out live on TV Monday night after being kicked in the head twice by Brie Bella. The 24-year-old … Read moreFor those who say wrestling is not real, ask Liv Morgan
Wrestling fans read with great interest yesterday an article appearing in DeadSpin about Ring of Honor Wresting. Dave Meltzer didn’t think that the company would ever get an event with more than 10,000 people. That changes now.. September 1, the Sears Centre in Chicago will have more than 10,000 fans for a pay per view … Read moreThe ring of honor gets a crowd
WWE’S PAIGE FORCED TO END WRESTLING CAREER PWInsider reports that Paige was told at this past Monday’s RAW that she will not be able to return to the ring. It was noted that she is “done” as a wrestler, and that the situation is similar to Edge’s retirement in 2011 due to a neck injury… … Read morePaging Paige: Done at the WWE
Ratings may be down. But in my house? ….rising again It finally arrived! The special moment when my son and I could attend a professional wrestling match together.The venue: Wilkes Barre.. The moment: Magical! My soon to be 7-year-old became an immediate fan. He knew little of the matches or wrestlers prior.. but during and … Read moreThe wrasling days are back again. At least in my house.
THIS WAS MAD MAGAZINE FROM MARCH 1992.. During the prime of Professional Wrestling, at least in my life.. The stars pictured on the cover were big names.. Earthquake..Undertaker..Hogan..Warrior…Alfred.. I actually fondly recall having this issue, and keeping it around for years. From time to time I paged through it again.. It’s one of those back … Read moreTHIS WAS MAD MAGAZINE FROM MARCH 1992..During the prime of…
SUPERFLY JIMMY SNUKA DEAD AT 73 In December 2016, wrestling legend Jimmy ‘Super Fly’ Snuka was put into hospice and given 6 months to live. This weekend, he succumbed to his fate.. Just weeks ago, he was ruled unfit to stand trial in the death of his girlfriend from the 1980s. Snuka was charged with … Read moreSUPERFLY JIMMY SNUKA DEAD AT 73
Dozens of Wrestlers Sue WWE Over Neurological Injuries More World Wrestling Entertainment Inc was sued on Monday by Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka and dozens of other retired male and female wrestlers seeking to hold it responsible for neurological injuries they claimed to suffer by participating in its bouts. The complaint was filed on behalf of more than … Read morePast wrestling stars come out of the shadows to sue the WWE