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ECW was one extreme contradiction piled on top of another. It was an incredibly influential company in the world of professional wrestling during the 1990s, yet it was never profitable. It portrayed itself as the ultimate in anti-authority rebellion, but its leadership was, at various points, working covertly with the two wrestling giants, the World Wrestling Federation and World Championship Wrestling. Most of all, it blurred the line between real life and the fantasy world of professional wrestling like no other company before it.

Most know Marvelous Marvin Hagler from his epic battles against Thomas Hearns and John Mugabi and his controversial split-decision loss to Sugar Ray Leonard. But it is his escape from riot-torn Newark in the late 1960s, the unbreakable bond he built with the Petronelli brothers, and his 1980 title fight against Britain's Alan Minter—with its deep racial animus—that captures the real story of Hagler.

Score a front-row seat for the thrilling story of the icons and iconoclasts that revolutionized professional wrestling, packed with exclusive interviews and explosive action shots of your favorite stars. The year is 2019. It is the dawn of All Elite Wrestling . . . and you know what that means...

Step inside the booth — and behind the curtain — with legendary broadcaster Kevin Kelly as he relives the matches, the moments, and the madness that defined his years with New Japan Pro Wrestling. In Strong Style Stories, Kevin and co-host Joel Yentis take fans deeper than ever before into NJPW’s golden era: from the rise of Kazuchika Okada and the Bullet Club revolution to Wrestle Kingdom classics, unforgettable G1 Climax battles, and the personalities who shaped the global boom of Japanese wrestling. Each episode blends firsthand stories, surprising behind-the-scenes insight, road ...

He was the most vicious, bloodthirsty, reviled villain in the history of the ring. During the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, he drew record crowds everywhere he went and left a trail of burned and bloody opponents in his wake. But what those legions of fans screaming for his head never knew was that The Sheik was really Eddie Farhat. The son of Arab immigrants, Farhat served his country proudly in World War II and was fulfilling the American dream. When he wasn't screaming unintelligibly and attacking his enemies, he was busy being the owner and operator of World Wide Sports.

Raccontare il passato del wrestling con un occhio sul presente. Perché senza passato, non c'è mai presente. A cura di Andrea Maria Gravante e Leonardo 'Eagle' Aquila.

Is there a way to find truth in the stuff of legend? You may think you know Andre the Giant - but who was Andre Roussimoff? This comprehensive biography addresses the burning questions, outrageous stories, and common misconceptions about his height, his weight, his drawing power as a superstar, and his seemingly unparalleled capacity for food and alcohol. But more importantly, The Eighth Wonder of the World transports listeners beyond the smoke and mirrors of professional wrestling into the life of a real man.

Welcome to "Wrestling with Stories," the podcast that takes you beyond the ropes and into the heart of WrestleARTS, where captivating narratives and jaw-dropping athleticism collide. I'm your host, Jeff Edge, the voice of Indianapolis, and I invite you to join me on a journey through the incredible world of professional wrestling. In each episode of "Wrestling with Stories," we'll delve into the lives and legends that define WrestleARTS. From the fearless grapplers who step into the squared circle to the backstage personalities who shape the drama, we'll uncover the real stories that lie ...

In Tod is God—so named for a chant the ECW fans created to honor the founder—Gordon chronicles each step of the company's meteoric rise to prominence, as well as the elements that led to his removing himself from the company before its demise. Gordon's former partnership with ECW booker Paul Heyman made for magical TV and in-ring moments. The friendship between Gordon and Heyman, both a blessing and curse, was the once-in-a-lifetime bond responsible for so many of history's greatest teams, bands, and partners.

In early 2015, Roderick Toombs, aka Rowdy Roddy Piper, began researching his own autobiography with a trip through Western Canada. He was rediscovering his youth, a part of his life he never discussed during his sixty-one years, many spent as one of the greatest talents in the history of pro wrestling. Following his death due to a heart attack that July, two of his children took on the job of telling Roddy's story, separating fact from fiction in the extraordinary life of their father.

Through four decades of entertaining, in the wrestling ring and on the monster truck circuit, Debrah "Madusa" Miceli never could sit still. But her desire to learn, grow, and inspire legions of followers masked deep secrets . . . Her upbringing was a lie from the start, and the dark truths of her childhood, revealed here for the first time, are the earliest examples of Debrah's determination to persevere.

It's an old story—a fighter gains fame, drives fast cars, makes piles of cash, and dates beautiful women. Then comes the fall—booze, drugs, depression, poverty, illness. This dark narrative has been playing out for a hundred years. Doctors first identified "Punch Drunk Syndrome" in 1928. It later became known as "Dementia Pugilistica." Today, we call it CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy). The secret history of this disease in boxing has never been fully told—until now.

Boxing has given Australian sport some of our most inspiring champions and captivating tales. Stories of underdogs overcoming heartbreaks and hurdles, of endless courage and dedication, triumph and tragedy. From the first brawls in old Sydney Town, the travelling boxing tents across the country and the first black world heavyweight champion to today's most celebrated fighters, Australia's pre-eminent boxing journalist and former assistant trainer to some of the ring's most talented champions presents our nation's greatest boxing stories.

A podcast about photographers and the stories behind their photos! Hosted by Connor Hassler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone has a story; everyone has been through something that changed them. Revealing, in-depth interviews from every walk of life.

Due amici (a volte 3...) con la passione per la "classic era del wrestling", le storie con cui siamo cresciuti dell'allora World Wrestling Federation. A partire da un wrestler, da un PPV, da una particolare gimmick per ricordare e rianalizzare un fenomeno culturale che ha appassionato ed appassiona ancora milioni di tifosi in tutto il mondo.

Whether you're a brand-new wrestling mom or counting down the final matches of your senior's high school season, this podcast is for you.From mat burns and meal plans to late-night laundry and heart-pounding tournaments—we've been through it all.Wrestling isn't just a sport. It's a lifestyle.And raising a wrestler? That's a journey filled with tears, triumphs, and transformation—where boys and girls grow into strong, disciplined young adults.🎙️ Mat Mom's brings you real, unfiltered stories from moms who've walked this road—sharing the lessons, laughs, and late-night pep talks that ...

The extraordinary memoir from baseball icon Jackie Robinson - originally published in 1948, just a year after he shattered baseball’s color barrier, and now released as an audiobook for the very first time. “I’m not concerned with your liking or disliking me...all I ask is that you respect me as a human being.” So says number 42, who comes alive to share his story, up to and through that historic first season, as told to famed sportswriter Wendell Smith, with a foreword by Brooklyn Dodgers General Manager Branch Rickey.

With the success of the critically-acclaimed, Academy Award-winning film “The Fighter,” the world stood up and cheered for the inspiring true story of Micky Ward—a heart-and-soul warrior who overcame the odds to make history in the ring. But that was only part of the tale… Now, in his...

The wrestling legend Bob "Hardcore" Holly tells all in this autobiography that chronicles his journey from fighting in bars for money to the bright lights of the World Wrestling Federation. Holly reveals how he took more body slams and clotheslines outside the ring than in and that long before he was known as "Hardcore Holly", he had an unquenchable passion for professional wrestling.