Author Profile for William Renken

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Jun052012
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wrestlingGoing Broadway 06.05.12: And His Name Was Barbarian…

A look back on an interview with one of professional wrestling's most recognizable mid-card heels of the 80's and...

May292012
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wrestlingGoing Broadway 05.29.12 The Curious, Short History of The Empty Arena Match

When certain scores need to be settled in a rivalry, special matches need to be made. Weapons, cages, ladders...

May222012
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wrestlingGoing Broadway 05.22.12 El Santo’s Mexican Wrestling Revolution And The Birth of Lucha Libre

A promoter's vision born in the aftermath of a country's rebuilding, and a kid from the slums who became...

May152012
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wrestlingGoing Broadway 05.15.12 The Once and Future King of the Ring

Many wrestlers portray characters that claim to be tough. The man nicknamed "Handsome" and "King" proved it night in...

May082012
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wrestlingGoing Broadway 05.08.12: The Picaresque Journey of Orville Brown

He grew up quick, and he grew up mean. His fists got hard, and his wits got keen. But...

May012012
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wrestlingGoing Broadway 05.01.12 Bloody Starrcade: Magnum T.A. vs. Tully Blanchard

For a four month period in 1985, the NWA showcased two of the brightest stars in the industry in...

Apr252012
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wrestlingGoing Broadway 04.25.12: A Night Working For Klondike Bill

Remembering one of the true road warriors and unsung heroes of the wrestling business....

Apr172012
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wrestlingGoing Broadway 04.17.12 From Jackie To Jerry: The Passing of The Memphis Crown

During the summer of 1974, there was never hotter a feud in the city of Memphis...

Apr102012
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wrestlingGoing Broadway 04.10.12 Shooting Star: The Career of David Von Erich

How "The Yellow Rose of Texas" became one of the saddest "what could have been?" stories in the history...

Apr032012
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wrestlingGoing Broadway 04.03.12 All Comers: Bob Backlund’s World Title Tour

Appearance-wise, there was nothing flashy about Bob Backlund. But when the bell rang, he proved he could go toe...

Mar272012
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wrestlingGoing Broadway 03:27:12: The Night Bruno And Pedro Turned Out The Lights At Shea

One of the first true Icon vs. Icon matches of its day...

Mar202012
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wrestlingGoing Broadway 03.20.12: Stan Stasiak’s Nine Days in The Sun

How an everyday house show in Philadelphia turned into the defining moment of "The Man's" career....

Mar062012
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wrestlingGoing Broadway 03.06.12: Bad News Brown: Baddest Man In The Whole Damn Town

During the 1980s, heels in professional wrestling were defined very distinctly by either being extremely arrogant or cowardly (or...

Feb282012
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wrestlingGoing Broadway 02.28.12: Eddie Gilbert vs. Cactus Jack: The Punishing Feud of 1991

The story of two men spurned nearly at the same time by the same company that created an unforgettable...

Feb152012
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wrestlingGoing Broadway 02.15.12: Wrestling Movie Review: Paradise Alley

In 1976, Sylvester Stallone took the world by storm with the overnight success of Rocky. Looking to catch lightning...

Feb072012
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wrestlingGoing Broadway 02.07.12: John Skyler’s Journey To Resistance Pro

Four years ago, he sat at a table negotiating prices for action figures. This month, he'll get to wrestle...

Jan312012
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wrestlingGoing Broadway 01.31.12: The Business Negotiation That Is The WWE Hall Of Fame

In 1993, it was created in honor of the late Andre the Giant and over the years has become...