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• Paul Orndorff’s Son Clears Up WWE Hall of Fame Plaque Story
Did Paul Orndorff really leave his WWE Hall of Fame plaque behind after WrestleMania 21 weekend? For years, that has been the story passed around among fans. According to the long-standing tale, the late “Mr. Wonderful” was not impressed with WWE’s gesture and intentionally left his Hall of Fame plaque...2025
• Paul Orndorff Left WWE Hall Of Fame Plaque In His Hotel On Purpose

Did Paul Orndorff really leave his WWE Hall of Fame plaque in his hotel room following WrestleMania 21 weekend? We’ve all heard the past story that “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff purposely left his WWE Hall of Fame plaque in his hotel room in 2005. He has been infamously quoted as saying: “I left that WWE […] The post Paul Orndorff Left WWE Hall Of Fame Plaque In His H...2025
• The SmarK Rant for WCW Clash of the Champions XXIII

Live from Norfolk, VA. Original airdate: June 17 1993, according to the PWI Almanac. Your hosts are Tony Schiavone & Jesse Ventura. Ron Simmons v. Dick Slater This was supposed to be Paul Orndorff defending the TV title against Simmons, but an injury changed it to this match. Ron’s theme music, “Don’t Step To Ron”, […]...2025
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• WWE names the 50 greatest WrestleMania matches of all time

WWE To celebrate WrestleMania’s 40th anniversary, WWE has ranked the 50 greatest matches that shaped “The Showcase of the Immortals.” To celebrate the 40th anniversary of WrestleMania, WWE has delivered a gift to fans: a ranking of the 50 greatest WrestleMania matches. Each of these matches was released in their entirety on the company’s official YouTube channel. The list, released just be...2025
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• WWE Names Shawn Michaels vs The Undertaker At WrestleMania 25 As Greatest WrestleMania Match Of All Time
WWE have rounded out their list of classic WrestleMania matches. Over the past 50 days, WWE have listed off their top 50 greatest matches in WrestleMania history, with some picks being controversial amongst fans. However, on the top spot, The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels' first WrestleMania match at WrestleMania 25 topped the list, with Bret Hart vs Stone Cold Steve Austin coming in closely in s...2025
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• Shane Helms: I Don't Like The Term 'Celebrity Wrestlers,' Pro Wrestlers Are Celebrities
Since WrestleMania 1, celebrities have been inundated into the world of wrestling. WrestleMania 1 featured Mr. T in the main event alongside Hulk Hogan against Paul Orndorff & Roddy Piper. The event also featured Cyndi Lauper, Muhammad Ali, Liberace, and more. Over the years WrestleMania has hosted matches featuring Floyd Mayweather, Lawrence Taylor, Snookie, Johnny Knoxville, and more. Logan P...2025
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• The SmarK Rant for WCW Clash of the Champions XXIII
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• Found Footage Friday: STEAMBOAT~! ORTON~! PIPER~! ORNDORFF~! HARTS~! BEES~!
Ricky Steamboat vs. Bob Orton Jr. WWF 3/6/86MD: We've got a trio of matches from Richard Land's patreon that weren't in ready circulation here. It's worth checking out. There's a well known Steamboat vs Orton match from Landover in 85 and this is a good partner to that.They go fairly long here (I thought it was headed to a draw actually, especially after Orton survived the flying body press), and ...2024
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• Rick Martel leads The Visionaries to WWE’s first clean sweep in Survivor Series history

WWE.com An in-depth look at Rick Martel, The Warlord, and Power & Glory, the first team to emerge from WWE’s fall classic unscathed Since 1987, the Survivor Series has been a November tradition and the second longest-running premium event in WWE history. Initially, WWE’s fall classic was defined by its signature tag team elimination matches, as teams of four or five battled until one side ...2024
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• JBL believes Vader is one of the biggest ‘what-ifs’ in WWE history

WWE.com JBL also shared a touching moment that highlights Vader’s professionalism. With WWE executive Bruce Prichard away on personal leave, John Layfield, known as JBL, has stepped in as the host of Prichard’s podcast, Something to Wrestle With. Recently, JBL and co-host Conrad Thompson discussed the legendary Big Van Vader, the WWE Hall of Famer who dominated wrestling promotions worldwi...2024
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• Saturday Night’s Main Event: 5 must-watch matches

WWE.com With the beloved late-night show possibly returning, here’s a look back at the most iconic Saturday Night’s Main Event matches that defined WWE’s golden era. Before weekly shows and monthly premium events featuring high-profile matches became the norm, wrestling fans had to wait months or head to their local arena to see the next big event. That all changed with the birth of WWE’s ...2024
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• WCW Superbrawl III Review (1993)

February 21, 1993Asheville Civic Center, Asheville, North CarolinaIt's time for my WCW Superbrawl III review, which naturally means that it's time for me to once again state that this was my favorite WCW Pay Per View. After Jim Crocket Promotions had fully morphed into World Championship Wrestling, Superbrawl seemed to stand out as the company's flagship event far more than Starrcade ever wou...2024
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• WCW Clash of the Champions XXII Review (1993)

January 13, 1993The Mecca in Milwaukee, WisconsinWCW Clash of the Champions XII arrived at the start of a brand new year that brought more than a few changes for World Championship Wrestling. Bill Watts was on his way out and Eric Bischoff was on his way in as WCW's new Executive Producer. Also on the horizon was the imminent return of Nature Boy Ric Flair, who would come up short in a 'Loser...2024
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• UWF Fury Hour - Episode 2 Review - 10/8/90

Aired October 8, 1990Reseda Country Club, Reseda, CaliforniaRecorded at the Universal Wrestling Federation's first set of TV tapings on September 24, 1990, UWF Fury Hour aired a few weeks later as part of SportsChannel's Feet, Fists, and Fury programming. This week, Herb Abrams continued his cheap jab at Dave Meltzer, B. Brian Blair continued to sell T-shirts like his life depended on it...2024
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• Retro Review: The WWE Presidency of Jack Tunney

IMDB A look back at the former WWE President’s (kayfabe) tenure raises questions about his decisions and character. As WWE re-establishes the authority role of General Managers on Raw and SmackDown, longtime fans may recall the days when WWE — then known as the World Wrestling Federation or WWF, for short — was under the watchful eye of Jack Tunney, often referred to as the esteemed Presid...2023
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• Hulk Hogan talks to Men’s Health about his diet and lifestyle
The Hulkster drops some big pounds, brother. Hulk Hogan has been in the news lately, and not for the wrong reasons. Recently, the former six-time WWE Champion talked about what is was like working with Rowdy Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorff, with Orndorff’s son Travis confirming some of Hogan’s stories. Now, Hogan is the subject of a Men’s Health article on weight loss and a Men’s Health Gym & Fridge...2023
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"Paul Orndorff There have been several variations of Sting’s character through the years."

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"He recalled skipping school to meet Big John Studd and rooting for Paul Orndorff."

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"Hulk Hogan recently went on record to say that Vince McMahon couldn’t trust stars like Rowdy Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorff with the WWE Championship because they refused to do business."

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"Paul Orndorff, a running back who had a short career in the NFL and a much longer career in professional wrestling, has died at the age of 71."

• Rare WCW UK house show starring Sting, Vader is a real blast from the past

WWE Vault Thanks to WWE Vault, fans are transported to Manchester, England, for a never-before-seen event from 1993. WWE Vault may not have an expansive wrestling library like Peacock, Netflix, or the old WWE Network. Yet, it continues to stand out for its exclusive, never-before-seen content. On Saturday, it hit another home run. In March 1993, WCW embarked on a rare UK tour, where the WC...2025
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• First Official WWE x UFC Store Coming To London, Top SmackDown Moments, More | Fight Size Update
Here is your fight size update for Saturday, March 22, 2025. Below are the top digital highlights from around the wrestling world, as well as links back to some of the best headlines from Fightful for the day. - In the video embedded above, check out the top 10 highlights from yesterday's episode of WWE SmackDown. - The first-ever WWE x UFC Store has opened in London, offering the largest collecti...2025
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• WWE’s biggest heel turns: Zbyszko, Orndorff, and Andre’s legendary betrayals

WWE recently ranked the top 30 heel turns in wrestling history, but three major betrayals were notably left out — one of which set the stage for all future good-to-bad crossovers. Recently, WWE released a list of the 30 most villainous heel turns in history. Due to recency bias and WrestleMania promotion, John Cena’s heel turn was ranked number one. Like any list, the rankings, including Cena’s, a...2025
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• 5 ways for WWE to revive Saturday Night’s Main Event with nostalgic flair

WWE.com As wrestling fans eagerly await the return of Saturday Night’s Main Event, here are five ways WWE can deliver the ultimate nostalgic experience. Christmas is coming early for wrestling fans. This weekend, Saturday Night’s Main Event, the late-night wrestling special that helped put WWE on the map, returns to NBC and primetime. In addition to three world title matches, WWE Hall of F...2024
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• Found Footage Friday: STEAMBOAT~! ORTON~! PIPER~! ORNDORFF~! HARTS~! BEES~!
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• Rick Martel leads The Visionaries to WWE’s first clean sweep in Survivor Series history
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• CW Anderson: The Tryout Process For the WCW Power Plant Was Three Days Of Hell
CW Anderson recalls training at the WCW Power Plant. The Atlanta based school had a hand in training some huge names like Kevin Nash, Diamond Dallas Page, Goldberg, and Shane Helms. Furthermore, CW Anderson also had a stint with the school back in 1998, just a few years after already starting his career on the independent scene. While chatting with Fightful for a new interview, Anderson says that ...2024
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• WCW Clash of the Champions XXII Review (1993)
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• Dominik Mysterio’s path to redemption begins at WrestleMania

WWE.com The table is set for the eventual reunion of the Mysterios. The more things change, the more they stay the same. At the inaugural WrestleMania, Rowdy Roddy Piper and “Cowboy” Bob Orton walked out on “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff after Orndorff ate the pin for his team against Hulk Hogan and Mr. T. Going into the 40th annual WrestleMania, Dominik Mysterio could find himself in the s...2024
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• Muhammad Ali to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame

@WWE The legendary boxer and social activist joins a stacked class for 2024. Muhammad Ali, one of the greatest professional boxers of all time and whose boxing persona was inspired by professional wrestling, will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2024 on April 5, as first reported by Variety. EXCLUSIVE: Muhammad Ali will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2024 on...2024
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• JBL believes Vader is one of the biggest ‘what-ifs’ in WWE history
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• Seth Rollins sounds the alarm: ‘We’re missing some good heels around here’

WWE On The Pivot podcast, Seth Rollins discussed the rise of fan-favorite babyfaces in WWE and questioned the shortage of villains. Last week on The Pivot podcast, Seth Rollins opened up about his career-defining moments and the current state of WWE. He praised the company’s recent success, attributing it to a powerful lineup of fan-favorite stars of Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, and others. ...2024
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• NXT on The CW live coverage, last week’s NXT TV poll results and grade, Paul Orndorff
By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor... The post NXT on The CW live coverage, last week’s NXT TV poll results and grade, Paul Orndorff appeared first on Pro Wrestling Dot Net....2024
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• WCW Superbrawl III Review (1993)
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• UWF Fury Hour - Episode 3 Review - 10/15/90

Aired October 15, 1990Reseda Country Club, Reseda, CaliforniaUWF Fury Hour Episode 3 was the final show recorded at the initial Universal Wrestling Federation TV tapings on September 24, 1990. Airing a few weeks later on SportsChannel America, the show would feature much of the same thing we'd already seen for the past two weeks:Squash matches, wrestlers putting over how great the company was...2024
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• Muhammad Ali to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame
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• Muhammad Ali To Be Inducted Into WWE Hall Of Fame Class Of 2024
Muhammad Ali will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. WWE confirmed Variety's report that Muhammad Ali will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2024. Ali will be inducted by his widow, Lonnie Ali. Muhammad Ali, one of the most legendary boxers of all time and an Olympic gold medalist, memorably faced Antonio Inoki in "The War of the Worlds”, an exhibition match that was held in Tokyo...2024
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• Retro Review: The WWE Presidency of Jack Tunney
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• WWE names the 50 greatest WrestleMania matches of all time
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• Rare WCW UK house show starring Sting, Vader is a real blast from the past
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• Which wrestling heel turn left you heartbroken?

WWE When John Cena unleashed his wrath on a child this past week on Raw, it reminded us of the moments that left us just as shaken. As John Cena broke up with fans this past Monday on Raw, he singled out a child in the audience. “This,” Cena said, pointing to the crowd in Brussels, Belgium, “everybody, including that one kid right there, is a toxic, dysfunctional relationship!” Immediately...2025
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• Son Of Late WWE Legend Reacts To His Father Being Added To WWE 2K25
The post Son Of Late WWE Legend Reacts To His Father Being Added To WWE 2K25 first appeared on PWMania - Wrestling News.Travis Orndorff, son of WWE Hall of Famer “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff, took to his official Twitter (X) account to react to his father being added in the latest WWE 2K25 DLC pack. Travis Orndorff wrote, “This morning I received the news that my Father, Paul Orndorff, would be p...2025
• 5 must-haves for the next Saturday Night’s Main Event

WWE.com As Saturday Night’s Main Event blends nostalgia with modern flair, here are five elements WWE must introduce to keep fans engaged. Like its return to TV in December, the latest Saturday Night’s Main Event blended the charm of wrestling’s golden age with contemporary flair. The ring was adorned with red, white, and blue ropes, the refs wore dress shirts and bowties, and several fami...2025
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• WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event fails to meet nostalgic expectations

WWE.com The return of WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event stirred excitement but ultimately fell short of expectations, leaving one viewer craving the classic elements of its original run. During its first run on NBC, I rarely missed Saturday Night’s Main Event. As a kid, I’d eagerly check the TV Guide to see when the next episode would air. As a bonus, my family recorded every show. I watch...2024
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• Found Footage Friday: STEAMBOAT~! ORTON~! PIPER~! ORNDORFF~! HARTS~! BEES~!
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• Rick Martel leads The Visionaries to WWE’s first clean sweep in Survivor Series history
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• Paul Orndorff’s son confirms Hulk Hogan’s story: ‘Dad could be difficult’
WWE In a Cageside Seats exclusive, M. G0MEZ speaks with Mr. Wonderful’s son to get the truth. Hulk Hogan recently went on record to say that Vince McMahon couldn’t trust stars like Rowdy Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorff with the WWE Championship because they refused to do business. Now, the son of Mr. Wonderful is speaking out, and he confirms Hogan’s story. “The fact that Terry [Bollea, Hoga...2023
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• Joe Tessitore On His First Night On WWE Raw Commentary: I Wasn't Great Tonight, But I Was A Passionate Fan
Joe Tessitore says his first night on WWE Raw was an awesome experience. Renowned boxing and football broadcaster Joe Tessitore made his debut on WWE Raw commentary on the September 2nd episode, as he called the action with Wade Barrett. Tessitore, a longtime fan, has years of experience with ESPN and ABC, but Monday marked his first time at the desk for a WWE event. In a Raw Exclusive, Joe Tessit...2024
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• Paul Orndorff, Saints draft pick turned wrestling star, dies at 71
Paul Orndorff, a running back who had a short career in the NFL and a much longer career in professional wrestling, has died at the age of 71. At the University of Tampa, Orndorff scored 21 career touchdowns and gained more than 2,000 all-purpose yards. Although Tampa no longer has a football program, it was [more]...2021
• Former WWE star Virgil is asking for help this winter

Virgil’s Twitter Virgil has set up a crowdfunding campaign to help pay for clothes and other expenses. Former WWE star Virgil, real name Mike Jones, has had a rough go of it in the past couple of years. In April 2022, he suffered a pair of strokes and was diagnosed with dementia. A month later, Virgil announced that he had colon cancer. Now, Virgil, along with a friend, has set up a GoFund...2023
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• Sami Zayn: It Remains To Be Seen If We're Main Eventing WrestleMania 39
Sami Zayn is set to team with Kevin Owens to challenge The Usos (Jimmy & Jey Uso) for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles at night one of WrestleMania 39. Though ESPN announced that John Cena vs. Austin Theory would be "headlining" night one, it was later clarified that the bout would still open the show, as previously announced. It is unknown which match will main event night one. Running into ...2023
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• Joe Tessitore says he ‘wasn’t great’ in Raw debut — how would you rate him?

@StuBennett ESPN & ABC announcer Joe Tessitore made his WWE debut last night (Sept. 2), calling Raw along with color commentator Wade Barrett. They kicked off the Bash in Berlin fallout episode in the ring at Denver’s Ball Arena, giving us our first example of how the man mostly known for football and boxing would work on a pro wrestling show. Welcome to #WWERaw, @JoeTessESPN! pic.twitte...2024
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• The end seems near for The Tribal Chief
Roman Reigns’ Twitter Roman’s reign could cease at SummerSlam. Most times in wrestling, a promo is just a promo, talk to hype a big fight. Other times, if you listen closely, it’s an open foreshadowing of things to come. Such was the case at WrestleMania VI when Hulk Hogan bellowed these famous last words moments before losing to the Ultimate Warrior. “But I gotta prove one thing to all my...2023
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• Matt Cardona, Bull Nakano, Dynamite Kid, Sandman, And More To Be Featured In Ultra Pro Wrestling
New pre-alpha footage has been shown of the upcoming Ultra Pro Wrestling game. Hyperfocus Games is going all in on creating a new video game that takes the beloved AKI engine from the Nintendo 64 wrestling games and creates a new experience unique with original characters and several known professional wrestling legends. A new pre-alpha gameplay trailer has been released, showing off many of the...2023
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• DBacks Call Up CC Thebatthia
Just yesterday, Prospect Itch featured Corbin Carroll as the number one prospect to stash, and now he's called up. Maybe Itch can make things happen with his words, which is why I'm worried when he talks about locking me in the trunk of a car and driving me into the desert. Also, driving into the desert is Corbin Carroll! Hashtag nailed it! He's not looking for holes though, and he's got no holes ...2022
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• The Carroll Buyin’ It Show
NOTE: THIS POST WAS RELEASED EARLY THIS WEEK ON OUR PATREON. IT’S $10/MONTH.) I've given up on most prospects being called up this year that will make a huge difference. It's time we started waiting for some unknown vet to get suddenly hot after being garbage for four+ years. Jose Iglesias -- your time is now! That's how I feel, in general. But there is one prospect left, who we might see, who co...2022
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• WWE Names Shawn Michaels vs The Undertaker At WrestleMania 25 As Greatest WrestleMania Match Of All Time
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• Shane Helms: I Don't Like The Term 'Celebrity Wrestlers,' Pro Wrestlers Are Celebrities
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• Rare WCW UK house show starring Sting, Vader is a real blast from the past
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• Which wrestling heel turn left you heartbroken?
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• 5 must-haves for the next Saturday Night’s Main Event
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• WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event fails to meet nostalgic expectations
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• Seth Rollins sounds the alarm: ‘We’re missing some good heels around here’
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• CW Anderson: The Tryout Process For the WCW Power Plant Was Three Days Of Hell
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• WCW Superbrawl III Review (1993)
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• Seth Rollins sounds the alarm: ‘We’re missing some good heels around here’
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• WCW Superbrawl III Review (1993)
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• Today in Pro Wrestling History (June 24): Orndorff turns on Hogan

On June 24th, 1986, Paul Orndorff turned on Hulk Hogan in a shocking betrayal that ignited a legendary feud....2024
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• WCW Clash of the Champions XXII Review (1993)
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• Former WWE Ring Boy Comes Forward With Allegations Against Mel Phillips
TRIGGER WARNING In 1992, Mel Phillips and Terry Garvin were accused to have inappropriate sexual relations with underage boys by Tom Cole, a former ring boy. Phillips was initially fired by Vince McMahon, but later re-hired with the mandate to stay away from kids. Cole also accused Pat Patterson of making sexual gestures. Cole reached an out of court settlement with WWE. The Ring Boy Scandal was...2024
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• Looks like Muhammad Ali is in WWE 2K24, but Brock Lesnar is out

We’ve got our first look at WWE 2K24, the newest edition of the video game franchise that’s coming our way roughly one month from now (special editions will release on Tues., March 5, with regular ones following on Fri., March 8). Before we talk about what is included in the trailer, it’s important to note what is not: there are no signs of ten-time WWE World champion Brock Lesnar. In fact, Lesnar...2024
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• From Hulk Hogan to Rey Mysterio: The curiously real devotion to phony heroes

Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP Whether it’s 1987 or 2023, audiences continue to ignore the on-screen imperfections of the so-called good guys. While diving into the history of the inaugural Survivor Series for my previous article, I watched the main event between Hulk Hogan’s team and Andre the Giant’s brute squad not once but twice. And what stood out both times was how, despite his unsportsm...2023
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