Saturday, April 22, 2017
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Sharpe
Wrestler and trainer, Larry Sharpe, passed away adter a long illness.
He never wrestled in Arizona, but many trainees of his did, including Arizona natives Sergeant Shiltz and Steve Vega.
He never wrestled in Arizona, but many trainees of his did, including Arizona natives Sergeant Shiltz and Steve Vega.
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
The Time Traveler Returns
See indy veteran manager The Time Traveler and past Arizona icon in action on April 1 on the card at Poblanitas in Bremerton, Washington at 7 pm
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Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Mr Wright
Cole Wright or Mr Wright comes form Yuma, Arizona and spent a god deal of his early career in Arizona, working not only for the varied promotiosn there, but alsoa cross the broder in Mexico where he tuned up his skills He remains a charismatic and itneresting eprformer.
Recently, Wright drifted up to Washington, though there are indications he will be campaigning in a trip back to Arizona soon. In the meantime, he has been teaming with fellow Arizonan, Ron Von Hess (Sutherland) in a wild tag team feud with Jimmy Flame and Mr Fitness. the latter two have been seen being managed, by yet another Arizonan, The Time Traveler. .
Wright and Von Hess hold the tag team title for the Washington based SCW at this time, recently making a successful efense of the crown against the Flame/Fitness combo in Bremerton.
Von Hess is also supposed to be making a return to Arizona, briefly, in three weeks, with Wright soon to follow for a stopover. .
Do not look for the pair to leave Washington on a lasting basis any time soon as they have become big draws there.
Recently, Wright drifted up to Washington, though there are indications he will be campaigning in a trip back to Arizona soon. In the meantime, he has been teaming with fellow Arizonan, Ron Von Hess (Sutherland) in a wild tag team feud with Jimmy Flame and Mr Fitness. the latter two have been seen being managed, by yet another Arizonan, The Time Traveler. .
Wright and Von Hess hold the tag team title for the Washington based SCW at this time, recently making a successful efense of the crown against the Flame/Fitness combo in Bremerton.
Von Hess is also supposed to be making a return to Arizona, briefly, in three weeks, with Wright soon to follow for a stopover. .
Do not look for the pair to leave Washington on a lasting basis any time soon as they have become big draws there.
Von Ludwig
Hans Schmidt, Kurt Von hess, Hans Mueller, Waldo Von Erich, Horst Hoffman? These are relicsf rom the past. Some contend the odl German routine i dead, but nto wreally. Western states are seeing a new Grman heel in the form fo Von Ludwif, a smirking,m smiling nastard with lonh blonde hair and an arrogance worthy of the Master Race.
Von Ludwig has been appearing for nuemrous promotipns in a number of states and making a name for hismelf as a sneaky, loudmouthed heel, liek someone put in a time machine and placed here from the 1970s.
On a recent crd, he seemed miffed to be in an opener rather than a main event and offered a grueling match to one Kristian Kross, though oddly enough, he ended up losing. Even more strangely was the fact the fans went with him rather than Kross, which did not sit well with the German villain, who prefers books. . He afterward denied that he was "turning good" and hated the fans as much as always.
"ecan cheer whatever way they like," Von Ludwig snarled after the match. "I do not care either way, but on the other hand you will never see me catering to them. I want them to hate me This was just a case of being matched with another rule breaker, which will not happen often."
Thus Von Ludwig marches on his way as a new master of evil in the wrestling world.
Von Ludwig has been appearing for nuemrous promotipns in a number of states and making a name for hismelf as a sneaky, loudmouthed heel, liek someone put in a time machine and placed here from the 1970s.
On a recent crd, he seemed miffed to be in an opener rather than a main event and offered a grueling match to one Kristian Kross, though oddly enough, he ended up losing. Even more strangely was the fact the fans went with him rather than Kross, which did not sit well with the German villain, who prefers books. . He afterward denied that he was "turning good" and hated the fans as much as always.
"ecan cheer whatever way they like," Von Ludwig snarled after the match. "I do not care either way, but on the other hand you will never see me catering to them. I want them to hate me This was just a case of being matched with another rule breaker, which will not happen often."
Thus Von Ludwig marches on his way as a new master of evil in the wrestling world.
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
CC Starr's Father Dies
Longtime Arizona wrestler, CC Starr, suffered the death of his father in march. The father never wrestled, but was a regular attendee at Arizona cards in the 1980s and 1990s.
Ron Bass Dies
Following his heroes, Don, in Death, Outlaw Ron Bass has also passed away.
Bass was known as a cowboy heel and a contrast to "cowboy wrestlers" from the past such as Cowboy Bob Ellis, Cowboy Bob Yuma abd Cowboy Carlson.
He was seen on occasion with the big leagues when they ran Phoenix and Tucson, but never a regular there.
Still....,
Bass was known as a cowboy heel and a contrast to "cowboy wrestlers" from the past such as Cowboy Bob Ellis, Cowboy Bob Yuma abd Cowboy Carlson.
He was seen on occasion with the big leagues when they ran Phoenix and Tucson, but never a regular there.
Still....,
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Johnny K9 Dies
Add Johnny K-9 to the list of many wrestlers who have passed in February, making it one of the worst months ever.
Cause of his death wa simply given as natural causes.
Cause of his death wa simply given as natural causes.
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Saturday, February 18, 2017
Nicole Bass Dies
In a scary and difficult week, it is also found that woman star and female body builder Nicole Bass has also passed away. Unconfirmed reports say she had a stroke.
Koloff Dies
Sadly, after reporting on the extreme ollness of Ivan Koloff a short time ago, it becomes a sad task to tell everyone not already aware that he died this morning.
Friday, February 17, 2017
Steele Dies
George Steele has passed awat after a lenghty illness and recent transfer to a hospice., He was 79.
Steele made career out of playing a maniac role where in real life he was a Detroit school teacher for many years.
In the early 1990s he won a battle with colon cancer and actually continued to wrestle some matches with a colostomy bag, which fans were oblivious of.
An era has come to an end.
Steele made career out of playing a maniac role where in real life he was a Detroit school teacher for many years.
In the early 1990s he won a battle with colon cancer and actually continued to wrestle some matches with a colostomy bag, which fans were oblivious of.
An era has come to an end.
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Randy Taylor Running Shows
Randy taylor, veteran Washington wrestler, has started running shows in Port Orchard, Washington, with plans to run elsewhere. Aside from using the best of Washington and Oregon people, he has also spoken of bringing in people from California and Arizona. Some Canadians have already been brought down for his cards.
Meet Dale Pierce August 3
Meet Dale Pierce on August 3 at the author fest event at the Thurston County Fair in Lacey,Washington.
Monday, February 13, 2017
Koloff Fighting Liver Cancer
Just as news broke of Chavo Guerrero dying from liver vcancer, it has been revealed Ivan Koloff has the same sickness.
Koloff needs no introduction to the fans. .
He is bets known as "The Russian Vear" and as the man who defeated Bruno Sammartino for the WWWF (WWE) World title, only to lose it to Pedro Morales a short time later.
He also teamed with "nephew" Nikita abd others, but wa sbest known for singles action.
We will keep people updated.
Koloff needs no introduction to the fans. .
He is bets known as "The Russian Vear" and as the man who defeated Bruno Sammartino for the WWWF (WWE) World title, only to lose it to Pedro Morales a short time later.
He also teamed with "nephew" Nikita abd others, but wa sbest known for singles action.
We will keep people updated.
Sunday, February 12, 2017
For A Change In Pace
For a change in pace, hear Dale Pierce's lecture on defunct railroads at the Woodinville Historical Society museum in Woodinville, Wa , on April 15 at 10:30 am.
On sale will be copies of tales From The Rails at http://www.lulu.com/content/7925593
On sale will be copies of tales From The Rails at http://www.lulu.com/content/7925593
Chavo
Chavo Guerrero sr. has passed away due to cancer of the liver.
Though an international star, Chavo was not as prominent in Arizona as his brothers Eddie and Mando or his famed father Gory.
Gory was actually from Ray, Arizona, not Mexico and was a mainstay in Arizona in the 1950s and 1960s, serving as founder of the wrestler family clan.
Chavo was accomplished as both heel and baby.
He may also be seen as the evil Indian wrestler in the comedy film, The One & Only.
Though an international star, Chavo was not as prominent in Arizona as his brothers Eddie and Mando or his famed father Gory.
Gory was actually from Ray, Arizona, not Mexico and was a mainstay in Arizona in the 1950s and 1960s, serving as founder of the wrestler family clan.
Chavo was accomplished as both heel and baby.
He may also be seen as the evil Indian wrestler in the comedy film, The One & Only.
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Pay Tony Altimore A Visit
Give the late wrestler and WWF bookinh agent a visit of you are back eastward. Ho call on the late Tony Altimore.
Tony Altimore (real
name Tony Altomore) served as half of The Sicilians tag team with Lou Albano
and while using this routine, reportedly received a visit from the real mafia
when doing the act in Chicago,
where they were asked to tone down their antics. After his retirement, Altimore
worked for a number of years with the WWF offices. He died in 2003. His grave may be found within the Spring Grove
Cemetery in Darien, Connecticut.
More information on Altimore and other deceased wrestlers may be found in the book, The Last Bell Call. Orders at http://www.lulu.com/content/8183756 .
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