Wrestling with Sin: 133

Brian Damage

This is the 133rd 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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Top Five Extreme Wrestlers

Craig Wilson, Brian Damage and Jamie Lithgow

This Sunday the WWE hosts Extreme Rules 2017. There seems no more fitting a time, then, to look at the Top Five most extreme wrestlers ever in the history of wrestling. Be prepared for blood, thumbtacks, barbed wire and weapons aplenty with this list of superstars.

Top Five Unsung Stars of the Attitude Era

John Carberry, Benjamin Trecroci, Craig Wilson and Brian Damage

One of the most popular topics on this blog is, unsurprisingly, the Attitude Era. While the heroics of the likes of The Rock, Stone Cold, The Undertaker and co are well documented. In today’s Top Five we wanted to take a look at some of the more unsung performers from that time period.

Top Five ECW Matches and Moments

Brian Damage and John Carbery

With Extreme Championship Wrestling back in the news, it seemed a very topical idea for a Top Five. So today, Brian and John lead us through their favourite matches and moments from the company’s history. It might be a short history but it was one that burned brightly.

Top Five Wrestling Families

Craig Wilson, Brian Damage & Jamie Lithgow

Some of the brightest stars in wrestling history have been part of iconic wrestling families. Whether it was the Funks, the Von Erichs, the Guerreros or the McMahons, these families have left a lasting legacy on the business. In this latest Top Five we list our favourite wrestling families.

Whatever Happened to Jimmy Jack Funk?

Brian Damage

Who knew that the legendary Funk family from Amarillo, Texas had a another family member? Jimmy Jack Funk was Dory Funk Sr’s dirty little secret. A third brother to compliment Terry and Hoss (Dory Jr.) Funk. In actuality, Jimmy Jack Funk wasn’t a Funk at all. That doesn’t mean that he wasn’t a part of his own wrestling legacy and today we ask Whatever Happened to Jimmy Jack Funk?

30 Years Since The Wrestling Classic

Craig Wilson

Tomorrow marks the 30th anniversary of the WWF’s first PPV: The Wrestling Classic. The show featured a 16 man tournament and Hulk Hogan defending the WWF title against “Rowdy” Roddy Piper. Today we go back in time and revisit the event.