Author Profile for William Renken
A look back on an interview with one of professional wrestling's most recognizable mid-card heels of the 80's and...
When certain scores need to be settled in a rivalry, special matches need to be made. Weapons, cages, ladders...
A promoter's vision born in the aftermath of a country's rebuilding, and a kid from the slums who became...
Many wrestlers portray characters that claim to be tough. The man nicknamed "Handsome" and "King" proved it night in...
He grew up quick, and he grew up mean. His fists got hard, and his wits got keen. But...
For a four month period in 1985, the NWA showcased two of the brightest stars in the industry in...
Remembering one of the true road warriors and unsung heroes of the wrestling business....
During the summer of 1974, there was never hotter a feud in the city of Memphis...
How "The Yellow Rose of Texas" became one of the saddest "what could have been?" stories in the history...
Appearance-wise, there was nothing flashy about Bob Backlund. But when the bell rang, he proved he could go toe...
One of the first true Icon vs. Icon matches of its day...
How an everyday house show in Philadelphia turned into the defining moment of "The Man's" career....
During the 1980s, heels in professional wrestling were defined very distinctly by either being extremely arrogant or cowardly (or...
The story of two men spurned nearly at the same time by the same company that created an unforgettable...
In 1976, Sylvester Stallone took the world by storm with the overnight success of Rocky. Looking to catch lightning...
Four years ago, he sat at a table negotiating prices for action figures. This month, he'll get to wrestle...
In 1993, it was created in honor of the late Andre the Giant and over the years has become...