Wrestling With Sin: 164

Brian Damage

This is the 164th installment of the ‘Wrestling with Sin‘ series. A group of stories that delves into the darker, underbelly of pro wrestling. Many of the stories involve such subjects as sex, drugs, greed and in some cases even murder! As with every single story in the Sin series, I do not condone or condemn the alleged participants. We simply retell their stories by researching interviews, newspapers, magazines and various other sources of media.

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Icons of Wrestling #34 – Tugboat

Jamie Lithgow

Height: 6’3″
Weight: 383lbs
Hometown: Norfolk, Virginia
Glory Days: 1989-1991
Fun Fact: Fred ‘Tugboat’ Ottman is an uncle to Cody Rhodes and Goldust, as is Nasty Boy Jerry Saggs.

Out From the Darkness: The Birth of “The Crow” Sting

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Brian Damage

One of the greatest and most successful characters in all of WCW and in professional wrestling during the 1990’s, was “The Crow” version of Sting. For years, Sting was a very popular and charismatic character. He had the bleached blonde Brian Bosworth-esque hair cut, the colorful face paint and neon tights. Sting was one of the few true stars WCW had during a period of time in the early 1990’s.

Remember When the WWE “Retired” the Intercontinental Title?

Brian Damage 

For many, the Intercontinental title is an iconic built. During the peak years in the 80s it was seen as the worker’s belt and later became the first run on the ladder for future superstars. But that didn’t stop the WWE briefly retiring it, the focus of today’s piece.

Whatever Happened to WWE’s Eugene?

Brian Damage

He was one of the most gifted technical wrestlers to ever grace a wrestling ring. He dominated everything he did in WWE developmental. His gimmick on the main roster was a mentally challenged man who couldn’t speak to women, couldn’t lace his own boots, but once the bell rmrang, he could out wrestle anyone. Today we ask, ‘Whatever Happened to‘ Eugene?

Wrestling With Sin: 159

Brian Damage

This is the 159th installment of the ‘Wrestling with Sin‘ series. A group of stories that delves into the darker, underbelly of pro wrestling. Many of the stories involve such subjects as sex, drugs, greed and in some cases even murder! As with every single story in the Sin series, I do not condone or condemn the alleged participants. We simply retell their stories by researching interviews, newspapers, magazines and various other sources of media.

The End of An (Attitude) Era

Brian Damage

The Attitude Era was considered by some as the single greatest era in WWF/E history. The television ratings were astronomical, buy rates were skyrocketing and the content, well, it wasn’t exactly for the faint of heart. The language was foul, the lines between heels and babyfaces were completely blurred and the nudity was in your face. We all know when the Attitude Era was ushered in, as covered by my colleague Craig, but when did it all end?