Giant Baba’s Death Marks End Of An Era
An article by Mike Mooneyham Published Feb. 7, 1999 The death of Shohei (Giant) Baba last week at the age of 61 sadly marked the …
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Junkyard Dog Leaves Colorful Legacy
An article by Mike Mooneyham Published June 7, 1998 Few in the professional wrestling business enjoyed a more meteoric rise to stardom than Sylvester Ritter. …
The New Nikita Koloff (Part 2)
An article by Mike Mooneyham Second of a two-part series Published March 22, 1998 Nikita Koloff made a major impact on the professional wrestling scene …
The New Nikita Koloff (Part 1)
An article by Mike Mooneyham First of a two-part series Published March 15, 1998 Ten years ago Nikita Koloff was one of the most feared …
Bobo Helped Break Barriers
An article by Mike Mooneyham Published Jan. 25, 1998 Bobo Brazil, one of pro wrestling’s legendary figures, died Tuesday at the age of 74 of …
“Big Boy” Brown Proud Of Heritage
An Article by Mike Mooneyham (Published Dec. 21, 1997) It’s unlikely that a recent obituary for Carl Dennis Campbell Sr. raised many eyebrows. Campbell, 62, …
Pillman’s Real Life Played Out
An Article by Mike Mooneyham (Published Oct. 12, 1997) Brian Pillman’s last major wrestling angle took place several weeks ago in a motel room where, …
“Big Cat” Still Casts Tall Shadow
An article by Mike Mooneyham (April 1997) Few men ever cast a more imposing figure on a football field or in a wrestling ring than …
Dr. Jerry Graham Tortured Soul
An Article by Mike Mooneyham (Published Feb. 9, 1997) Many called him a legend. Others remembered him as one of the most colorful characters to …
DVH And The Art Of Old-Style Managing
An article by Mike Mooneyham (Published in 1996) He’s a self-admitted cross between rock singer David Lee Roth and actors Robert DeNiro and Dennis Hopper. …