KAYFABE THEATER: Ric Flair talks about facing Dusty Rhodes in St. Louis
The Nature Boy tells announcer Larry Matysik that he will have no trouble defending the Ten Pounds of Gold against The American Dream in The Gateway City
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TODAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY… MAY 25th: Jeff Hardy Makes His WWF Debut
Jeff Hardy makes his WWF television debut when he squares off against the 1-2-3 Kid. The match would eventually air on the June 25th episode of ‘Superstars’
KAYFABE THEATER: One Man Gang is awarded the UWF title
Terry Gordy is injured by Dr. Death Steve Williams, forcing referee Tommy Gilbert to make a decision
TODAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY… MAY 24th: RAW is Owen
The WWF dedicates their entire live broadcast of Monday Night RAW to the memory of Owen Hart, who tragically fell to his death one night earlier in Kansas City
KAYFABE THEATER: Jim Crockett Jr. puts Billy Jack Haynes in the TV Title Tournament
With the World Television title now vacated, Jim Crockett has announced a tournament, and invites the Portland powerhouse to participate
TODAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY… MAY 23rd: The Death of Owen Hart
The most tragic accident in wrestling history occurs on this day, in 1999, when Owen Hart falls to his death at WWF Over the Edge in Kansas City
KAYFABE THEATER: David Crockett Interviews Ric Flair At His Home
The NWA’s excitable announcer sits down the the World Heavyweight Champion, and The Nature Boy shares his thoughts on the budding rivalry between him and Dusty Rhodes
TODAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY… MAY 22nd: Brian Lee is on top of Smoky Mountain
At Smoky Mountain Wrestling’s Volunteer Slam, Brian Lee defeats Paul Orndorff in a tournament final to become the first ever SMW Heavyweight Champion.
THE IMPACT LOUNGE: Michael Elgin Beats Sami Callihan CLEAN | Full Show Review for May 19th, 2020
BQ is back with a solo IMPACT Wrestling Review for this week’s episode including the main event, featuring Michael Elgin vs Sami Callihan in the tournament to decide the #1 contender for Tessa Blanchard’s World Title
KAYFABE THEATER: Sir Oliver Humperdink & The Magnificent Muraco talk about their workout regimen
Gordon Solie talks physical fitness with Florida Heavyweight champion The Magnificent Muraco and his manager, Oliver Humperdink
TODAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY… MAY 21st: Sinclair Broadcasting purchases Ring of Honor
After nine years of existence, RoH get its chance in the spotlight.
WRESTLING THEN & NOW – 05.20.2020: Remembering Shad Gaspard & More
The Associate Producer of ‘The Wrestler’ and ‘350 Days’ drops in for his weekly take on the world of professional wrestling
TODAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY… MAY 19TH: The Kliq Makes A Curtain Call
Captured on a simple fan cam at Madison Square Garden, it was the “impromptu goodbye” that shocked the sport.
KAYFABE THEATER: The Nature Boy is Gunning for Gold in The Windy City
Ric Flair talks about Starrcade 1987: Chi-Town Heat, and tells Ronnie Garvin that he’s leaving that night with HIS NWA World Heavyweight title
TODAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY… MAY 18th: The Death of Davey Boy Smith
The British Bulldog passes away at the age of 39, on this day in 2002