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• Arn Anderson Recalls Backstage Fight Between Vader And Paul Orndorff In WCW
The post Arn Anderson Recalls Backstage Fight Between Vader And Paul Orndorff In WCW first appeared on PWMania - Wrestling News.WWE Hall of Famer “The Enforcer” Arn Anderson recently appeared on an episode of his ARN podcast. He discussed several topics, including the 1995 backstage fight between Vader and Paul Orndorff in WCW and what led to the fight. Anderson said, “Now keep in mind, Paul Orndo...2025
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• Arn Anderson Spills The Tea On Vader vs. Paul Orndorff Backstage Fight
During a recent edition of his “The ARN Show” podcast, Arn Anderson discussed the infamous fight between Vader and Paul Orndorff in WCW in 1995. You can check out some highlights from the podcast below: On what led to the fight: “Now keep in mind, Paul Orndorff was a guy that had a rep for […] The post Arn Anderson Spills The Tea On Vader vs. Paul Orndorff Backstage Fight ...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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• 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~!
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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• Rick Martel leads The Visionaries to WWE’s first clean sweep in Survivor Series history
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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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" During a recent edition of his “The ARN Show” podcast, Arn Anderson discussed the infamous fight between Vader and Paul Orndorff in WCW in 1995."

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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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"He is the total package like Paul Orndorff."

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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."

• 5 ways for WWE to revive Saturday Night’s Main Event with nostalgic flair
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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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• 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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• UWF Fury Hour - Episode 2 Review - 10/8/90
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• UWF Fury Hour - Episode 1 Review - 10/1/90

Aired October 1, 1990Reseda Country Club, Reseda, CaliforniaThe Darkside of the Ring episode on Herb Abrams sent me down a major rabbit hole. For reasons I can't explain, I felt compelled to learn as much as I could about his ill-fated Universal Wrestling Federation, starting with its flagship TV show, UWF Fury Hour. Today, we'll begin with the show's premiere episode, taped on September...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 Saturday Night’s Main Event fails to meet nostalgic expectations
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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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• JBL believes Vader is one of the biggest ‘what-ifs’ in WWE history
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• Roman Reigns & The Young Bucks enter the Hall of Fame; CM Punk does not

AEW Dynamite Specifically (and no doubt controversially), The Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame. The newest Wrestling Observer Newsletter is its annual Hall of Fame issue. Nine new members were voted in by Dave Meltzer’s voting body (nominees need to appear on 60% of ballots for induction), including active wrestlers Roman Reigns, The Young Bucks, Shingo Takagi, and Cima. Stars of...2024
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• Seth Rollins sounds the alarm: ‘We’re missing some good heels around here’
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• The Rock’s heartwarming gesture is a dream come true for one young fan

therock The Rock proves the saying “never meet your heroes” wrong during a touching moment shared with a fan. After shutting down rumors about not working WrestleMania 41 with his signature swagger, The Rock shifted gears to something closer to his heart: making unforgettable memories with his fans. In between takes on the live-action remake of Disney’s Moana, The People’s Champ found time...2024
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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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• 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?
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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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• Cody Rhodes isn’t cutting it as WWE Champion (yet)

WWE.com Three weeks into WWE’s new era, and I’m already tired of Cody Rhodes’ reign as Undisputed WWE Champion. To be clear, I’ve felt the same way after the first and second weeks as well. I considered writing about it earlier, but my wife, whose quality of life has been largely affected by my gloomy attitude, pleaded with me several times to be patient and give Rhodes more time. And ever...2024
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• WCW Clash of the Champions XXII Review (1993)
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• Seth Rollins sounds the alarm: ‘We’re missing some good heels around here’
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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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• 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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