On the latest episode of Canvas 2 Canvas, Rob Schamberger paints a fire breathing Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat. Ricky Steamboat wrestled for AWA, NWA, WCW, WWF, and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame on 2009. You can watch the video below. Jai MichelHuge fan of pro-wrestling for over …
Read More »Former WWE Star The Berzerker Arrested For DUI
Former Pro Wrestler John Nord, popularly known in WWE as The Berzerker, was arrested and placed in custody on March 23rd for multiple traffic violations in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Nord was scheduled to be interviewed by Independent Wrestler & Interviewer Hannibal, but the interview was reportedly canceled due to Nord’s …
Read More »Koji Kitao Passes Away At The Age Of 55
It was recently announced by Nikkan Sports that Former Sumo Wrestler turned Pro Wrestler Koji Kitao passed away at the age of 55. Kitao is best known for competing in Sumo Wrestling until he ultimately joined Pro Wrestling in 1989 under the tutelage of Masa Saito. While competing in AWA, …
Read More »Sgt. Slaughter – Drill Sergeant To World Champion
“Atten Hut!” For almost 40 years, those words have sent a collective chill down the spines of pro wrestling heels, and babyfaces alike. The words themselves aren’t necessarily menacing, but the man uttering those words, now that’s a different story. Sgt. Slaughter didn’t just play the gimmick, he lived it. …
Read More »Flashback Wrestling Podcast Episode 37 – Kamala – The Ugandan Giant
Flashback Wrestling Podcast is back with their 37th episode. In this episode Wesly Avendano takes a look back at the career of WCCW, NWA, WCW, WWF/WWE hardcore legend, Kamala The Ugandan Giant. Before getting into Kamala‘s career though Wesly jumps into his “Let’s Get Social” segment where he talks about all the social media …
Read More »Diamond Dallas Page: A Diamond Cutter And A Dream
What’s the expiration date on a dream? Seriously, how long would you pursue something that most people considered unattainable? Would you be able to keep pushing forward despite the whole world telling you it’ll never happen? What if they said you were “too old?” What if they said you simply …
Read More »FlashBack Wrestling Podcast Episode 16 – DDP – DIAMOND CUTTER AND A DREAM
FlashBack Wrestling Podcast is back with their 16th episode. In this episode Wesly Avendano and his brother Anthony take a look back at the career of Diamond Dallas Page. The podcast starts off right after DDP wins the WCW championship for the very first time. Soon after he turns heel and loses …
Read More »FlashBack Wrestling Podcast Bonus Episode – Jerry “The King” Lawler
FlashBack Wrestling Podcast is back with a bonus episode. In this episode Wesly Avendano and his brother Anthony take a quick look at the career of Jerry “The King” Lawler. Wesley and Anthony start off by talking about their first memories of “The King,” his commentary, and his part in the movie Man on the …
Read More »FlashBack Wrestling Podcast Episode 6 – Jimmy Superfly Snuka – The Superfly Podcast
FlashBack Wrestling Podcast is back with their 6th episode. In this episode Wesly Avendano and his brother Anthony take a look back at the career of the flying Icon, and WWF legend Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka. They start off by talking about his early days, being born in the Fiji islands and starting his …
Read More »FlashBack Wrestling Podcast Episode 5 – Terry Funk – Amarillo Funk
FlashBack Wrestling Podcast is back with their 5th episode. In this episode Wesly and his brother Anthony Avendano take a look back at the career of Hardcore Icon, and legend Terry Funk. A member of the famous Funk Family, Son of Dory Funk and brother of Dory Funk Jr. He actually started …
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