Flashback Wrestling Podcast is back with their 40th episode. In this episode Wesly Avendano takes a look back at the career of former WWF World Tag Team Champion, WWF Hardcore Champion and WWF Hall of Famer, Big Boss Man. But before diving into Big Boss Man‘s career Wesly jumps into his “Let’s …
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“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 »Former WWE/ECW Star Salvatore Bellomo Passes Away At The Age Of 67
Former WWE & ECW Star Salvatore Bellomo has passed away at the age of 67 after losing his battle with cancer, according to a cousin of Bellomo’s wife who initially broke the news. Bellomo debuted in 1974 and over his career worked for NWA, WWE (1983-1987) and ECW (1993-1994). During …
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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 »Everybody’s Got A Price For The Million Dollar Man – Ted Dibiase
The Bible says, “The love of money is the root of all evil.” If that’s really the case, then it makes total sense that one of the most iconic heels in professional wrestling history came in the form of “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase. DiBiase is a former WWF …
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Who’s the greatest of all time? In the NBA and NHL, there isn’t much of a debate, it’s Michael Jordan and Wayne Gretzky. In other sports however, the answer isn’t always so easy. Pro wrestling falls into the latter category. There technically is no right or wrong answer. The top …
Read More »Macho Man Randy Savage: Unique Madness
Every once in a generation, an athlete comes along that completely transcends and changes their sport. There was Ervin “Magic” Johnson, who along with his “Showtime” Lakers, provided a layer of flash and entertainment that was crucial in shaping the modern NBA. We also had Peyton Manning, who’s innovative style …
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