Golden Gate Wrestling: A History
1960 The Northern California Bay Area was a hotbed for pro wrestling in the 1930s as promoter Will Janakowski put on weekly shows in the area, drawing red hot crowd. But as old age got to him so did a…
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Wrestling Association of North America: A History
The Backdrop ============ In June of 1987, professional wrestling in North America was still almost entirely regionalized. There was a loose organization called the International Wrestling Alliance which consisted of the largest, most established territories, and they shared a World…
North East Wrestling Commission: A History
In The Beginning… ====================== After the formation of the IWA in 1969, the juggernaut wrestling council would on occasion promote shows in the Northeast part of the country. Those shows, usually in the big cities of Boston, NYC, Philly, Pittsburgh…
Gordon Myers: A History
Gordon William Myers (born July 13, 1947, in Augusta, Georgia) is a professional wrestling commentator who has also worked in a backstage capacity over the years as well. Myers is currently signed to the American Wrestling Alliance (AWA) where he handles…
World Wrestling Stars: A History
From its debut in the 1950s in the early days of television, World Wrestling Stars has been the dominant professional wrestling promotion in all of the United Kingdom. Whether it was the Giant Wallace in the 50s drawing eyeballs, the…
Tiger Paw Pro: A History
The story that leads to the creation of Tiger Paw Pro begins nearly a decade before it actually opened its doors for action. In 1993, future World Champion Todd Michaelson competed in a company known as Southern California Championship Wrestling.…
Jim Watkins: A History
James “Jim” Watkins (born April 10th, 1957 in Tucson, Arizona) is a retired professional wrestler. He grew up in a broken home. An alcoholic father who had a liberal right hand when it came to dealing with his family was…
Blackjack Patterson: A History
Blackjack Patterson is a former pro wrestler and wrestling executive from Texas. He is also the father-in-law of Jim Watkins and the father of Colt Patterson. <GAP IN HISTORY> In late 1969, a worldwide alliance of promoters called the International Wrestling…
Vladimir Velikov: A History
1985 – THE RUSSIAN ARRIVES In March of 1985, a young Russian arrived in Southern Championship Wrestling in the midst of the Cold War mania running over the United States. This 19-year old’s name was Vladimir Velikov. Velikov’s barrel-chested physique housed…
“Fireball” Ken Keening: A History
“Fireball” Ken Keening was a mainstay of the independent wrestling scene in the American Northwest and Canada from the early 70’s. He is the youngest son of John and Mary Keening and the brother of Gary Keening and the deceased…