Why The Yeti was called that (despite being a mummy), who was initially cast, and the accidental moment with Hulk Hogan at Halloween Havoc!

Rock legend Alice Cooper appeared at WrestleMania III in front of 93,173 people – an experience that pushed him out of his comfort zone!

Pro Wrestling Stories author Bobby Mathews joins WWE Hall of Famers JBL and Gerald Brisco to talk wrestling history on their podcast.

The untold story of Billy Riley’s Snake Pit: how this hidden Wigan gymnasium quietly reshaped wrestling history across seven decades worldwide.

Steve Blackman airport brawls, Big Show beatdowns & survival stories that verify why “The Lethal Weapon” terrified WWE’s toughest stars!

Terry Taylor recalls the stiff beatings he took from the Von Erichs in WCCW and the moment he nearly fought back backstage.

The nWo logo was born in a Disney backlot, designed in one hour by an unknown artist. This is the story WCW never told …until…

Jake Roberts shares 9 crazy stories you may have missed — from near-death moments to snake mishaps and the accidental birth of the DDT!

Junkyard Dog (JYD) was a legend in the ring. But tragedy struck twice — first with his shocking death, then his daughter’s years later.

The controversial finish at WrestleMania 9. Bret Hart opens up, Hogan fires back—what really happened? The fallout may surprise you…

Uncover 15 untold stories behind Bret Hart vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin’s legendary rivalry and its historic WWE Hall of Fame induction.

WCW announcer David Penzer reveals chilling details about the tragic events surrounding Chris Benoit and the signs some saw coming.

US President Donald Trump’s complex WWE journey with thee McMahons—from WrestleMania to his Hall of Fame induction, and beyond.

Evan Ginzburg’s Wrestling Rings, Blackboards, and Movie Sets shares 100 untold stories of wrestling legends, Hollywood, and personal triumphs.

As Sting stepped off the edge of the platform suspended 140 feet above for the very first time, he quickly realized something was wrong…

The Beverly Brothers’ Shaker Heights Spike is notorious for its dangerous execution and career-ending effects, particularly for one wrestler.

Discover the wild story of Survivor Series 1990: The Undertaker’s debut and WWE’s shocking Thanksgiving gamble, the Gobbledy Gooker!

A 600-pound farm boy, Haystacks Calhoun became a wrestling icon known for his strength, charm, and enduring legacy–with a tragic end.

WWE’s 1998 Brawl For All blended wrestling with boxing but ended in chaos, injuries, and ruined careers. Discover the story behind the chaos.

In pro wrestling, sometimes things slip out! Discover 11 of the funniest and most unexpected fart moments that left even the pros red-faced.

WCW’s Halloween Havoc 1998 promised magic with Hulk Hogan vs. Ultimate Warrior but delivered a disaster remembered for all the wrong reasons!

In 1989, WCW’s first Halloween Havoc promised thrills–but not like this. Disaster struck, and The Great Muta emerged as the unlikely hero!

Discover how a 4 AM promo transformed a struggling Steve Austin into a wrestling icon, marking the rise of ‘Stone Cold’ in ECW.

Before the Montreal Screwjob, Vince McMahon orchestrated a 1985 betrayal of Wendi Richter by The Fabulous Moolah, which changed WWE history.

A casual joke escalated when Kofi Kingston, fueled by liquid courage, challenged Vince McMahon to a fight on an airport tarmac in 2010.

Uncover the infamous scissor fight between Sid Vicious and Arn Anderson—a brutal brawl that changed wrestling history and left lasting scars.​

Uncover the remarkable legacy and secret life of the WWE legend with the flaming head tattoo: Bam Bam Bigelow!

Pro Wrestling Stories author Jim Phillips is in a bad way. Learn his story & how you can help him reach his goal of taking…

Every rumor was addressed, and no page was left unturned. This is the story of Chris Candido, as told by his brother, Jonny.

Celebrating Terry Funk: A Texan wrestling icon’s decades-long journey. We remember a man who forged a path that few dared!

Vince McMahon planned for the dream match between Hulk Hogan and Steve Austin. Discover the startling reasons why it never took place!

Former WWE star George The Animal Steele led a double life! Before his death, he opened up about his secret life and fetish for turnbuckles!

There are numerous accounts of WWE wrestlers feeling intimidated by Vince McMahon. These stories shed light as to why!

In this exclusive interview, Bruce Tharpe, former president of NWA, opens up about his life after years of silence.

Kamala was a gentle soul outside the ring. This begs the question: did his kind nature lead to him being taken advantage of in WWE?

Frankie Kazarian and Lanny Poffo get emotional talking about this moment that took place backstage at ALL IN in 2018.

Each year, many deserving names are left out of the WWE Hall of Fame. Wrestling legend Buddy Rose felt this process needed to be changed!

Things didn’t go well for Steve Austin as “The Ringmaster” in the WWF. It wasn’t long until a stone-cold cup of tea changed his life…

Details on the tragic deaths of 5 of the 6 Von Erich brothers and how Kevin Von Erich has somehow found a way to endure…

Introducing LIVING THE GIMMICK by Bobby Mathews, a gripping novel on pro wrestling and its very real dark side!

In 2013, Scott Hall reacted to doctors in the most “Bad Guy” way possible after being told he didn’t have much longer to live!

From professional football, to wrestling, and developing a 200-pill-a-day addiction, this is the story of Del “The Patriot” Wilkes.

In 1975, a terrifying situation occurred in Chicago, and Bobby Heenan, Nick Bockwinkel, and Verne Gagne were lucky to leave with their lives.

Outside of the ring, Andre the Giant hardly made it easy for Hulk Hogan. This is the true story of their storied 8-year feud.

Lisa Marie Varon opens up about Trish Stratus, CM Punk, the WWE locker room, and her former restaurant, The Squared Circle.

It was supposed to be a moment for Bret Hart and Goldberg to shine. Instead, it turned into a match with life-long consequences.

Dan Sebastiano and Benny Scala launched a new podcast entitled Dan & Benny In The Ring, and their premier episode does not disappoint!

From personal accounts from family, friends, and fans, these stories show a different side of Rodney Anoa’i — the man fans knew as Yokozuna.

Shocking tales of the times professional wrestlers had to preserve kayfabe during a time when this art form was heavily protected.

What took place before the cameras started rolling makes the Randy Savage and Jake Roberts snake bite incident all the more entertaining!

A week after Arn Anderson retired, the nWo went on TV to mock him. What followed, to this day, is divisive amongst fans and those…

From taking on schoolboys to discovering pro wrestling off of the advice of a mafia godfather, the story of Mad Dog Vachon is quite a…

Ted DiBiase talks about the money, what it takes to be a good heel and why he never won a world championship while in the…

We honor Bobby Heenan by sharing some memorable stories by the legend himself and by the people who knew him best.

Pro Wrestling Stories has purchased the archives of TheGorillaPosition.com. Read on to find out further information about this exciting news.

Mick Foley and Undertaker explain what really happened during their legendary 1998 Hell in a Cell match, and the inspiration behind the fall.

When The Nasty Boys felt numbers were in their favor, they were not afraid to confront anyone. On this night, Ken Shamrock was no exception!

This curtain call forever changed the face of wrestling. “It was the day four friends irreversibly disrespected Vince McMahon!”

Problems between Dynamite Kid and Jacques Rougeau led to an epic backstage confrontation and Vince McMahon having to step in.

When Hulk Hogan turned heel, an unhappy fan jumped into the ring to fight. This “fan” was not prepared for the consequences that followed!

From being a singer in a hit band to becoming the voice of a generation of wrestling fans, Mean Gene Okerlund lived quite a surprising…

John Cena tucking Chris Jericho into bed at night in cozy Alaska sounds like the stuff of fan fiction. However, this wasn’t fantasy!

Bret Hart and Mr. Perfect speak of their mutual love and respect and how their careers would never have been the same without the other.

1989 saw Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat put on a trilogy of matches for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. This is the story behind the…

After the feud of Shawn Michaels and Vader which culminated at SummerSlam 1996, Vader’s career in the WWF was never the same.

The Undertaker stood stoically backstage in Gorilla Position with his fists wrapped ready to confront Shawn Michaels at any moment.

As far as bad timing goes, the George Foreman Grill is without a doubt something Hulk Hogan has regretted over the years…

CM Punk is never one to censor his thoughts! Here’s what he had to say about WWE creative, Seth Rollins, a potential return to the…

Corey Graves discusses the recent travel issues in Saudi Arabia and the “conspiracy theories” on the latest episode of his podcast After the Bell.

Brian Blair details the time he got into a brutal fight with Matt Borne, who was later known in the WWF as Doink The Clown.

For over twenty years, growing disdain between Ric Flair and Mick Foley led to a heated backstage encounter where a punch was thrown.

Roddy Piper and Jimmy Snuka open up about their classic coconut segment on Piper’s Pit and the alleged damage Snuka suffered from it.

A snide remark spiraled into chaos in an infamous standoff between Sid Vicious, Brian Pillman, and Mike Graham: The Squeegee Incident!

Court Bauer of MLW gives an update on the contract situation with Jim Cornette and Tony Schiavone as well as discusses MLW’s relationship with AEW.

Chilling details on how Dino Bravo went from pro wrestling to getting involved with the mob and ultimately losing his life for it.

Curt Hennig created memorable moments part of the short-lived WCW stable, West Texas Rednecks. That is until somebody put an end to it all!

Hulk Hogan used to play bass in a band called Ruckus. Little did he realize how much his life would change after playing a gig…

Randy Savage worked differently than many during his time in wrestling. This was often met with criticism from his peers.

Hillbilly Jim shares the story of the time Uncle Elmer couldn’t make a WWF show in the ’80s and how Vince McMahon reacted in an…

Former WWE host Todd Pettengill talks about his time in the WWF, his first encounter with Vince McMahon, his beef with Scott Hall, and more.

Using recent commentary and statements from legends in the past, we offer up a challenge to Vince McMahon – set your wrestlers free.

In his first interview after WWE, Jon Moxley gave all the details on what lead to him leaving and why he’s at the apex of…

At age 50, Dustin Rhodes pulled off the greatest match of his career. Along the way, he rediscovered his love of wrestling.

Sean Waltman reflects on the traumatic injury he sustained in 1992. Doctors advised him to never wrestle again, but he wouldn’t listen.

Photographer Tom Buchanan was 20 feet away on the night Owen Hart died. The events that followed forever remain etched in Buchanan’s memory.

Jesse Ventura is one of the few to take Vince McMahon to court and win. As a result, McMahon made a vow he ultimately didn’t…

Kurt Angle and Eddie Guerrero were brothers outside of the ring, but when things didn’t go to plan in the ring, things kicked off for…

Mark Henry recently opened up about trying to talk to Lio Rush about his backstage heat. Instead of taking it on board, Lio Rush lied…

“You don’t have to like or respect wrestling. But if you don’t understand it, you will lose. If you do study it and learn from…

James ‘Kamala’ Harris ran the risk of losing his home due to unpaid property taxes. We are happy to report a positive update on this…

Kurt Angle held nothing back, discussing almost breaking Undertaker’s streak, tapping out Hogan, the milk truck incident, and more!

The Nasty Boys have a long history of issues. This incident with Scott Hall and Kevin Nash that took place in front of fans was…

As it turns out, Christopher Alan Pallies, who played the bald-headed monster King Kong Bundy on screen, was quite the opposite off-camera!

Was Eric Bischoff firing Steve Austin a decision he’d later regret? Austin and Bischoff open up about this turning point in the business.

Rob Van Dam and Sabu were in a world of trouble on July 1st, 2006. The arrest could not have happened at a worse time…

For Freddie Blassie, death threats were frequent. He triggered deaths in Japan, was stabbed 21 times by fans, and was even doused with acid!

Curt Hennig was the embodiment of perfection. Take a deep-dive into the life of Mr. Perfect including stories shared for the very first time!

Lanny Poffo to New Japan? Lanny responds to questions raised over a recent Wrestling Observer newsletter column by Dave Meltzer.

Lanny Poffo recently gave his thoughts on particular people who tried to cash in on Vince McMahon via the now-thrown-out WWE concussion lawsuit.

The original WCCW championship belt held by Kerry and Kevin Von Erich was found in a Tel Aviv shopping mall. This is how it got…

In No Is A Four-Letter Word, Chris Jericho shares, with wit and humor, 20 principles for making it work despite living a busy lifestyle.

Conrad Thompson has been at the wrestling podcast mountain since 2013. Learn the surprising story behind his success!

Kurt Angle has lost many close loved ones. He almost lost himself, and he has a story to share that he hopes will save lives.

From the squared circle to Hollywood, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has proven to truly be The Great One.

The Dallas Sportatorium had its doors open from 1935-1998. It may not be a church, but it was wrestling’s holy ground – to some!

Steve Austin opens up on the death of Chyna, her impact on the sport, and how her legacy should be remembered.

Savio Vega was targeted by The Kliq due to a rib gone too far. He details what happened and why Yokozuna had to step in…

Macho Man Randy Savage just wanted to order his night breakfast at Waffle House. However, a recently married cowboy got in the way of that!

On October 3rd, 2015, we had a chance to talk to Savio Vega for the second time for a special Reddit AMA session. Here is…

For one fan, Savio Vega gave him his moment to shine by finally answering a question that has been building up for over a year.

The very best matches of Puerto Rican great, Savio Vega

In part two with our chat with Savio Vega, he talks the 1995 King of the Ring tournament, being the first person to hand singles…

Puerto Rican legend and almost 30-year veteran in the ring Savio Vega talks to Pro Wrestling Stories for a rare, candid interview. In part 1…

In the inaugural episode of Pro Wrestling Stories Presents, we interview Del “The Patriot” Wilkes and he holds nothing back!

In 1994, Mick Foley lost his ear in a match against Big Van Vader. This is not for the faint of heart. And who said…