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Seminole Red PremiumMember

03/01/24 4:13 PM

Post #2,108

Re: #2,107: @Tree - I saw that a couple of days after

yea, him and arn were a fun team to watch

Tree

03/01/24 2:16 PM

Post #2,107

Re: #2,106: @Seminole Red - Ole Anderson died

I saw that a couple of days after it happened. Great talent. Miserable human being. LOL

Seminole Red PremiumMember

03/01/24 1:04 PM

Post #2,106

Re: #2,104: @Tree - He was definitely one hell of a wrestler.

Ole Anderson died

Seminole Red PremiumMember

01/02/24 8:41 AM

Post #2,105

Re: #2,104: @Tree - He was definitely one hell of a wrestler.

child hood memories , he was around for a long time

Tree

01/02/24 8:15 AM

Post #2,104

Re: #2,103: @Seminole Red - Terry Funk, one of the innovators of professional

He was definitely one hell of a wrestler. Could wrestle any style.

Seminole Red PremiumMember

01/01/24 1:08 PM

Post #2,103

Re: #2,097: @Tree - Hello Shelly

Terry Funk, one of the innovators of professional wrestling, died on Aug. 23 at the age of 79.

The WWE Hall of Famer came into the wrestling world in the mid-'60s aand continued some semblance of involvement in the industry for five decades. He held championships in multiple wrestling organizations including the WWF (now the WWE).

One of the original and most iconic "hardcore wrestlers," there was little Terry wouldn't try (no matter how dangerous). Because of his notoriety in the ring, Terry landed roles in some Hollywood films, too, starring in "Road House," "Over The Top" and "The Ringer," among others. He performed stunts in several of the "Rambo" films as well.

Seminole Red PremiumMember

12/25/23 8:10 AM

Post #2,102

Merry Christmas

Tree

09/15/23 3:11 PM

Post #2,101

Re: #2,100: @IH Admin [Shelly] - Lol - it was my most prized possession

Very cool!
Have a great weekend!

IH Admin [Shelly] Admin

09/15/23 12:18 PM

Post #2,100

Re: #2,099: @Tree - Thank you!!

Lol - it was my most prized possession for a few years. I hadn't thought about Ric or that memory in years. Nice little trip down memory lane. :)

Y'all have a good weekend!

Tree

09/15/23 12:12 PM

Post #2,099

Re: #2,098: @IH Admin [Shelly] - You're all set!

Thank you!!
This is what we talk about and that is pretty darn cool.
I would have been in hog heaven as a kid. LOL

IH Admin [Shelly] Admin

09/15/23 11:35 AM

Post #2,098

Re: #2,097: @Tree - Hello Shelly

You're all set!

I'm guessing this is what y'all talk about - my paltry contribution. :)

I once got Ric Flair's autograph at the Asheville airport when I was a kid. lol

Tree

09/14/23 2:36 PM

Post #2,097

Re: #2,096: @IH Admin [Shelly] - Mods if you are interested in moving this

Hello Shelly

I would love for this to be a Free Zone board.
I appreciate your help with this

Thanks

IH Admin [Shelly] Admin

09/13/23 5:28 PM

Post #2,096

Mods if you are interested in moving this board to the Free Zone please see this:

https://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=172815325

Tree

09/11/23 8:58 AM

Post #2,095

Re: #2,094: @Seminole Red - he aint dead yet, supposedly coming along

Yep, that's the way I read it. Hopefully that is the case. He is one of the good guys.
Mick Foley said that you have to be trying really hard not to like Jim

Seminole Red PremiumMember

09/11/23 8:30 AM

Post #2,094

Re: #2,093: @Tree - Wow. I knew that he had health issues

he aint dead yet, supposedly coming along

Tree

09/11/23 7:38 AM

Post #2,093

Re: #2,092: @Seminole Red - The professional wrestling world and its fans spent

Wow. I knew that he had health issues a little while back but thaought he was doing better
Was always a big fan of his

Seminole Red PremiumMember

09/11/23 7:00 AM

Post #2,092

Re: #2,091: @Tree - It really does. He looked the same for

The professional wrestling world and its fans spent the weekend sending out prayers and well-wishes for legendary in-ring competitor “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan after his wife said he was rushed to the hospital after suffering a medical emergency.

In a statement posted to the WWE Hall of Fame wrestler’s X (formerly Twitter) page Saturday, Debra Duggan said her husband “had emergency surgery this morning and everything went well.”

She provided another update Sunday, along with a photo of Duggan in a hospital bed asleep, and wrote, “Jim is resting comfortably. He is on the mend and will be back on his feet soon. Thank you for your prayers, good wishes and messages. Hacksaw’s fans are awesome.”

Duggan, 69, has twice battled cancer in recent years. There was no report of what the medical emergency was that prompted him to have to go to the hospital. However, according to reports, Duggan was being recognized by the Glens Falls Firefighters Association, where he was a seasonal firefighter in the 1970s, when the incident occurred.

Tree

08/24/23 8:39 AM

Post #2,091

Re: #2,090: @Seminole Red - time really flies....

It really does. He looked the same for so many years

Seminole Red PremiumMember

08/24/23 8:36 AM

Post #2,090

Re: #2,089: @Tree - We lost Terry Funk yesterday. He was a

time really flies....

Tree

08/24/23 8:21 AM

Post #2,089

We lost Terry Funk yesterday. He was a lot more than just a hardcore guy

Seminole Red PremiumMember

08/07/23 4:59 AM

Post #2,088

Re: #2,087: @Tree - "Exotic" Adrian Street passes away at age 82

Haystacks Calhoun was born 88 years ago today!

Calhoun, who was from Arkansas, weighed in at over 600lbs!
He passed in 1989 at the age of 55.

Tree

07/31/23 11:12 AM

Post #2,087

"Exotic" Adrian Street passes away at age 82

Tree

06/08/23 7:34 AM

Post #2,086

Re: #2,085: @Seminole Red - he was a beast

I always enjoyed him. Always a good worker(until the last couple of years. LOL) and a great heel

Seminole Red PremiumMember

06/08/23 2:35 AM

Post #2,085

Re: #2,084: @Tree - The Iron Sheik passes away at age 81.

he was a beast

Tree

06/07/23 7:55 PM

Post #2,084

The Iron Sheik passes away at age 81.

Seminole Red PremiumMember

05/18/23 7:20 PM

Post #2,083

Re: #2,082: @Tree - Superstar Billy Graham passes away at age 79.

sorry to see him go........

Tree

05/18/23 8:16 AM

Post #2,082

Superstar Billy Graham passes away at age 79.
He was Hulk Hogan before there was Hulk Hogan and he was better as well

Seminole Red PremiumMember

02/17/23 8:14 PM

Post #2,081

Re: #2,080: @Tree - He is Jeff Jarrett's dad

ahhhhh.....ok

Tree

02/17/23 4:28 PM

Post #2,080

Re: #2,079: @Seminole Red - never heard of him

He is Jeff Jarrett's dad

Seminole Red PremiumMember

02/17/23 2:52 PM

Post #2,079

Re: #2,078: @Tree - Jerry Jarrett passed away on the 14th. He

never heard of him

Tree

02/17/23 12:43 PM

Post #2,078

Jerry Jarrett passed away on the 14th. He was 80

Seminole Red PremiumMember

02/08/23 7:35 AM

Post #2,077

Re: #2,076: @Tree - Hope that he can recover. That's rough.

HE WAS AROUND FOR A LONG TIME

Tree

02/08/23 7:25 AM

Post #2,076

Re: #2,075: @Seminole Red - Jerry “The King” Lawler, a WWE Hall of

Hope that he can recover. That's rough.
I was never big on him. Always thought that he was big because he owned the promotion for which he starred and he desperately wanted to be world champ but NWA wouldn't ever let it happen.
Cornette swears that he was one of the best so I've had to really rethink my position. LOL

Seminole Red PremiumMember

02/07/23 4:23 PM

Post #2,075

Re: #2,074: @Tree - That's too bad. Always liked the Superstar

Jerry “The King” Lawler, a WWE Hall of Famer and Memphis native, is recovering after suffering a stroke while in Florida.

Tree

02/06/23 7:39 AM

Post #2,074

Re: #2,073: @Seminole Red - The wife of WWE Hall of Famer “Superstar”

That's too bad. Always liked the Superstar

Seminole Red PremiumMember

02/04/23 4:37 PM

Post #2,073

Re: #2,071: @Tree - He was actually bigger than you think. He

The wife of WWE Hall of Famer “Superstar” Billy Graham recently provided another update about his health, and it is concerning.

Valerie Coleman began providing updates via her husband’s Facebook page last month after he reportedly “coded” and had to be brought back by doctors during a trip to the hospital.

The days that have followed were filled with worrisome updates, but Graham did make some improvements, and Valerie said he was eventually moved out of the hospital into rehab. That, however, did not last long, she said in the most recent update.

Seminole Red PremiumMember

02/03/23 8:34 AM

Post #2,072

Re: #2,071: @Tree - He was actually bigger than you think. He

thats a long time ago to remember, I remember he jumped around alot in the ring

Tree

02/03/23 8:32 AM

Post #2,071

Re: #2,070: @Seminole Red - well, he was a good entertainer but was

He was actually bigger than you think. He was bigger than Randy. He wasn't as cut as Randy but he was taller and had a slightly bigger frame

Seminole Red PremiumMember

02/03/23 8:25 AM

Post #2,070

Re: #2,069: @Tree - I just saw this. I always really enjoyed

well, he was a good entertainer but was not the biggest physically, i alwaays liked him

Tree

02/03/23 7:57 AM

Post #2,069

Re: #2,066: @Seminole Red - Former professional wrestler Lanny Poffo, who was the

I just saw this. I always really enjoyed him. He was a great worker in the ring. Thought he should have been bigger in the business

Seminole Red PremiumMember

02/03/23 4:36 AM

Post #2,068

Re: #2,067: @SkeBallLarry - " I don't see ToJo Yamamoto mentioned here >

GEE LARRY, I dont remember him

SkeBallLarry PremiumMember

02/03/23 1:32 AM

Post #2,067

" I don't see ToJo Yamamoto mentioned here >

or maybe I missed it ... I shook hands w/him by accident,
while He was buying gas in Louisville, Ky. ... >

Tojo Yamamoto - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tojo_Yamamoto

Tojo Yamamoto Harold Watanabe (January 6, 1927 – February 19, 1992) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Tojo Yamamoto . Contents 1 Early life 2 Professional wrestling career 2.1 In-ring career 2.2 As a manager 2.3 Contributions as a trainer 3 Death 4 Championships … See more
Overview

Harold Watanabe (January 6, 1927 – February 19, 1992) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Tojo Yamamoto. See more
Professional wrestling career

In-ring career
Yamamoto had success as a heel as an individual wrestler and part of a tag team, particularly in the southern United States, invoking the natural hatred for World War II enemies (in his case, Prime Minister Tojo and See more
External links

• Harold Watanabe at IMDb
• Tojo Yamamoto's profile at Cagematch.net See more
Early life

Watanabe was born in Hawaii in 1927 to a Japanese father and an American mother. He served in the United States Marine Corps and worked as a judo instructor. See more

Seminole Red PremiumMember

02/02/23 5:05 PM

Post #2,066

Re: #2,065: @Tree - SMH I got nothing

Former professional wrestler Lanny Poffo, who was the younger brother of Randy "Macho Man" Savage, died at 68 years old.

WWE Hall of Famer Hacksaw Jim Duggan announced the news on Thursday.

"With a very, very heavy heart, I've been asked to let everyone know about the passing of our friend and colleague Lanny Poffo, The Genius. RIP Lanny," Duggan wrote.

With a very, very heavy heart, I've been asked to let everyone know about the passing of our friend and colleague Lanny Poffo, The Genius.

The date of Poffo's death is unknown, and no cause of death has been revealed.

Poffo was known to many as both "The Genius" and "Leaping Lanny Poffo."

He wrestled for World Wrestling Entertainment, at a time when it was known as the World Wrestling Federation, from 1985 to 1992. He then joined rival World Championship Wrestling from 1995 to 1999.

According to online wrestling database Cagematch, his last match took place in January 2020 in Rensselaer, New York.

In 2015, he inducted his brother, Randy "Macho Man" Savage, into the WWE Hall of Fame.

Tree

01/30/23 1:58 PM

Post #2,065

Re: #2,064: @Seminole Red - boxing has turned into a circus event......a nobody

SMH
I got nothing

Seminole Red PremiumMember

01/24/23 8:14 AM

Post #2,064

boxing has turned into a circus event......a nobody against a retired boxer

Floyd Mayweather Jr sets February exhibition bout against reality TV star Aaron Chalmers
This will be the sixth exhibition fight for Mayweather since retiring in 2017

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/floyd-mayweather-jr-sets-february-exhibition-bout-against-reality-tv-star-aaron-chalmers?intcmp=fb_fnc&fbclid=IwAR1DOwzfYyHZVnpNSzOuRQiZCJZM_Hwg0bmRtcUpksOWWAbN0eqadOr0mro

Seminole Red PremiumMember

09/29/22 8:15 AM

Post #2,063

Re: #2,062: @Tree - I heard that. I think that is pretty

guiness has some crazy records in their book

Tree

09/29/22 7:55 AM

Post #2,062

Re: #2,061: @Seminole Red - Superstar actor and WWE icon John Cena just

I heard that. I think that is pretty damn cool.
I guess Guinness will keep a record on anything. LOL

Seminole Red PremiumMember

09/25/22 5:50 AM

Post #2,061

Superstar actor and WWE icon John Cena just added another shattered record on his belt.

Cena now holds the new world record for the most wishes granted through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Guinness World Records announced this week.

The foundation helps fulfill the wishes of children age 2-18 who have been diagnosed with a critical illness.

Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.

Cena, the most requested celebrity for the non-profit's organization's wish program, has fulfilled 650 wishes from children wanting to meet him, Guinness reported

Tree

09/13/22 11:59 AM

Post #2,060

Re: #2,059: @Seminole Red - i remember him....

He was kind of underrated. Solid in the ring. His biggest knock was that he wasn't as dependable as you would like

Seminole Red PremiumMember

09/13/22 11:42 AM

Post #2,059

Re: #2,058: @Tree - Just found out that Butch Reed passed away

i remember him....

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This is a board for fans of old school wrestling. Feel free to post any rasslin info, but I am really interested in old school wrestlers, matches, fueds, and organizations.
I want to offer a little history and ideas that I want to discuss.
The Organizations
NWA(National Wrestling Alliance)--The oldest of all organizations, and most nationwide. It wasn't owned by any one person. It was ran by a board of promoters, similar to the mob.
AWA(American Wrestling Association)--Formed in the 30's.
Mainly upper midwest, Canada and pacific northwest. Owned by Verne Gagne from the late 60's til it folded.
WWF(WWWF World Wide Wrestling Federartion)--Formed in '60-'61 by a small group of promoters led by Vince McMahon Sr. because they didn't want to recognize that Lou Thesz had won the title back Buddy Rogers.
The Promotions
Central States(MO,KS,IA) Owned by Bob Geigel
Mid-Atlantic(NC,SC, VA and KY) Owned by the Crocketts
Mid-South also known as Wild West or UWF(TX,AK,LA,MS) owned by Bill Watts. Reopened 3 years later by Herb Abrams in some of the same territories because Bill Watts didn't copyright the name
World Class(TX and OK) owned by Fritz Von Erich
Memphis owned by Jerry Lawler
Gateway(Mo,Ill) owned by Sam Muchnick
Georgia owned by Jim Barnettt
Florida
PNW Pacific Northwest or Portland wrestling. Owned and promoted by Don Owen until sold in the late 80s to Sandy Barr
Other Companies
WWA(Detroit, Chicago, Milwaulkee) owned by Dick the Brusier
WWC(Puerto Rico) owned by Carlos Colon
ECW(East Coast)
WCW(Southeast US) owned by Ted Turner was Georgia promotion combined with Mid-Atlantic, and Mid-South. Left NWA in mid 90's.

Top 10 Lists(My opinion only open for discussion)

Greatest Wrestlers All Time
1. Ric Flair
2. Andre the Giant
3. Lou Thesz
4. Harley Race
5. Antonio Inoki
6. Buddy Rogers
7. Brusier Brody
8. Bruno Sammartino
9. Dick the Brusier
10. Shohei "giant" Baba

Top 10 Personal Favorites
1. Ric Flair
2. Kerry Von Erich
3. Rufus R. Jones
4. Iceman "king" Parsons
5. Brusier Brody
6. Les Thornton
7. Arn Anderson
8. The Undertaker
9. Jim Duggan
10. Art Crews

Top 10 Most overrated
1. Hulk Hogan
2. Jerry Lawler
3. Ultimate Warrior
4. Bob Backlund
5. Roddy Piper
6. Ron Garvin
7. Lex Luger
8. Mitsuharu Misawa
9. Brian Pillman
10. Shawn Michaels

Top 10 Most Underrated
1. Iron Sheik
2. Dory Funk Jr.
3. Terry Gordy
4. Buddy Landell
5. Manny Fernandez
6. Bob Armstrong
7. Ray Stevens
8. Dick Murdoch
9. Carlos Colon
10. Bob Sweetan

Top 10 Greatest Good Guys(Baby faces)
1. Andre the Giant
2. Argentina Rocca
3. Bobo Brazil
4. Kerry Von Erich
5. Hulk Hogan
6. Sgt Slaughter
7. Bruno Sammartino
8. Rock and Roll Express
9. Jim Duggan
10. Mil Mascaras

Top 10 Greatest Bad Guys(heels)
1. The Sheik
2. Gorgeous George
3. Buddy Rogers
4. Jesse Ventura
5. Killer Kowalski
6. The Iron Sheik
7. The Freebirds
8. Larry Zybysko
9. Abdullah the Butcher
10. Freddie Blassie

Top 10 Greatest Managers
1. Jimmy Hart
2. Jim Cornette
3. Percy Pringle/Paul E. Bearer
4. Gen. Skandar Akbar
5. Gary Hart
6. Cpt. Lou Albano
7. Bobby Heenan
8. Freddie Blassie
9. Sir Oliver Humperdink
10. Paul E. Dangerously

Top 10 Greatest Tag Teams
1. Road Warriors
2. Dick the Brusier/Crusher
3. The Freebirds
4. Midnight Express(Eaton,Lane,Condrey)
5. Arn Anderson/Tully Blanchard
6. Rock 'n Roll Express
7. British Bulldogs
8. The Assassins
9. Shohei Baba/Jumbo Tsuruta
10. Steiner Brothers

Top 10 undersized guys
1. Chris Benoit
2. Dean Malenko
3. Mad Dog Vachon
4. Jeff Jarrett
5. Rey Mysterio
6. Les Thornton
7. Kabuki
8. Eddie Gilbert
9. Kevin Sullivan
10. Buzz Sawyer

Top 10 Jobbers
1. S.D. Jones
2. Iron Mike Sharpe
3. Barry O
4. Steve Lombardi
5. Itallion Stallion
6. Buddy Lee Parker
7. Barry Horowitz
8. Vinny Valentino
9. Cpl Kirschner
10. Lanny Poffo

Cool links:
http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/index.php#

http://www.oldschool-wrestling.com

http://www.garywill.com/wrestling/decwres.htm

http://www.garywill.com/wrestling/wresbook.htm

http://www.pwhf.org/index.asp

http://www.garywill.com/wrestling/canada/

http://www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/pwi/pwi500.htm
(look at the choices at the left on the page)