Wrestling With Sin: 488

Brian Damage

This is the 488th 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 Little Atlas of the Wrestling World: Sky Low Low

Robert Segedy

On today’s spotlight, Robert Segedy takes a look at the career of Sky Low Low.

You Get a US title, and You get a US title…The history of the US Title(s)

Rob Faint

Throughout wrestling history, there have been many titles named the United States heavyweight championship.  From New York to Japan, from the AWA to the WWE, here is some history of the various US titles. 

Spotlight on Moondog Mayne

Robert Segedy

Real name was Ronald Doyle “Lonnie” Mayne. September 12, 1944-August 14,1978. I can recall the first time that I saw “Moondog” Mayne; he had a crazed look about him and he carried a huge bone. On several occasions I recall him eating glass and swallowing live goldfish during an interview. Mayne wrestled in various National Wrestling Alliance territories as well as the WWWF in 1973. That would make me 12 years of age; the peak believability age back in the day. I don’t remember Mayne doing any scientific moves or suplexes; the Moondog was a brawler by nature, and he used brute force and rule bending to overpower his opponents. 

“C’mon Ref, Gimmie a break!” Top Five Worst Referees

Rob Faint

A referee can make or break a match.  A good referee is always in the right place, keeps the action moving and recognizes injuries quickly.  A bad referee does the opposite.  Here is a list of the 5 worst referees in wrestling.

Wrestling With Sin: 480

Brian Damage

This is the 480th installment of the ‘Wrestling with Sin‘ series. A group of stories that delves into the darker, underbelly of pro wrestling. Many of the stories involves 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.

Spotlight on Ole Anderson: Tough as Nails

Robert Segedy

Ole Anderson: As Tough as Nails.

This is truly the end of an era. As I write this, I am still shocked at the news of the passing of one of wrestling’s all-time greats: Ole Anderson. In a way, I always thought that Ole was simply too tough to die and that he would deliver a knock out blow to death. 

Grappling With Tragedy: Jim Wright

Brian Damage

Grappling with Tragedy is a series of articles that deal with unfortunate, tragic incidents that have occurred throughout the history of professional wrestling. It is unlike the ‘Wrestling with Sin’ series that deals more with the seedier side of wrestling like arrests, murders and suicides. Grappling looks more at particular tragic incidents that have in some instances altered pro wrestling in some way.

The Life and Times of “Playboy” Gary Hart

Robert Segedy

Gary Hart, real name Gary Williams, was born on January 24, 1942, in Evansville, Indiana. Hart grew up in Chicago and became a fan after watching Wrestling at the Marigold on the DuMont Network program, which was run by the legendary promoter, Fred Kohler. Hart had an uncle that was employed in a backstage position as a booker, so that was Hart’s entry point into the business.