– Mike Mooneyham
Mention the name Anderson to a grappling fan, and chances are good that the conversation will quickly turn to one of the greatest tag teams in pro wrestling history.
Few names have such a rich heritage in the wrestling business. The Anderson Brothers represent tag-team royalty, and set the bar high for duos that would follow and try to emulate their style and success.
– Josh Stewart
It’s been 26 years since Hulk Hogan bodyslammed Andre the Giant in the Pontiac Silverdome — cementing WrestleMania as one of America’s iconic entertainment events — and Andre is still the No. 1 subject the Hulkster gets asked about on the street.
WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley has fond memories of Ward Melville
– Josh Stewart
‘Mrs. Foley’s baby boy!”
For millions of pro wrestling fans, that phrase from WWE announcer Jim Ross meant that “Hardcore Legend” Mick Foley — whether portraying Cactus Jack, Mankind or Dude Love — was heading to the ring.
The three-time WWE champion always kept fans guessing, with an offensive repertoire that ranged from the sick (thumbtacks, barbed wire and flaming branding irons) to the silly (a sock puppet named Mr. Socko.)
Man who trained WWE legend Ric Flair’s son: Reid Fliehr showed no signs of trouble
by Josh Stewart
The man who trained “Nature Boy” Ric Flair’s son for a career in pro wrestling says there were no signs of trouble the last time he was in the ring with him.
Most wrestling fans fondly remember James J. “J.J.” Dillon as the colorful manager and strategic leader of the famed Four Horsemen.
That elite unit, with Dillon at the helm, is universally regarded as one of the greatest factions in the history of the business.
Jeff Hardy
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 215 pounds
From: Cameron, North Carolina
Finishing Move: The Swanton
This week will be the last show in the Impact Zone, before they go out on the road, staring with next Thursday’s Impact Wrestling show.
By ALFONSO A. CASTILLO alfonso.castillo@newsday.com
Don’t feel sorry for Greg Marasciulo.
Just over a month after being released from WWE following a three-year stint there, the former Trent Barreta will return to Long Island this Saturday to compete at the New York Wrestling Connection’s biggest show of the year, Psycho Circus. And although the audience will be smaller than the ones he became accustomed to in WWE, Marasciulo said he’s feeling nothing but excitement about wrestling in front of a hometown crowd.
In a new interview with Chris Yandek of CYInterview.com, wrestling manager Paul Bearer/Percy Pringle speaks candidly about what he’s been up to in his life and provides insight on many wrestling topics:
– Josh Stewart
Pro wrestler Bully Ray sits in a private room at Manhattan gentlemen’s club Rick’s Cabaret fielding a scribe’s questions while watching a pair of entertainers — 4 feet away — model T-shirts that, combined, might contain enough fabric to produce an extra-large onesie.
- Chris Yandek
In an interview with Chris Yandek of CYInterview.com, former WCW Superstar The Stro gives his thoughts on Mick Foley and Bob Backlund being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. The veteran professional wrestling star has worked with both saying:
