Wrestling In Akron Still Selling Well

Wrestling In Akron, by Dale Pierce, continues to sell well. It is orderable at any book store, through Arcadia  publishing and on Amazon.

Though based in Ohio, many of the people within also worked at the Arizona circuit, including Don Kent, Luis Martinez, Lou Thesz, Don Arnold, Chris Colt, Ron Dupree, Roy Shire, Sheik, Dory Funk, Killer Brooks, Andre, Bobby Jaggers, Bad Boy Hines, Tex McKenzie, Kurt Von Hess, Dizzy Davis, Cowboy Bob Ellis and Buddy Rogers.

There are score of previously unpublished photos within the text as well.

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Buddy Austin

Though a mainstay in the west,  Buddy Austin only had a handful of Arizona matches when Roy Shire tried to start running the area. Shire did not last long and he went back to California/Nevada with his crew.

Buddy was seen far more often in California and Texas. Usually, he played the role of a mouthy, strutting heel, who used a piledriver to win things.

One of the high points in Austin's career came in the Los Angeles area when as a heel, he was turned on by partner Fred Blassie, to become a baby. He an Blassie had a number of bloody matches. One of the L.A. bouts which saw both men bathed in blood made it to the magazines.

Strangely, while he was such a draw for a tome in neighboring California, it is mind boggling he did not take or get more Arizona bookings.

Austin died several years ago from a heart attack after retiring from the game.

Ian Bear

A relative newcomer to wrestling, but making a name for himself in the western states is Ian Bear. keep an eye out for this guy on indy circuits and keep a close watch on his activities, as he could well become a top star if he continues to improve.

Fir a bigger guy he can really move. This is the general opinion of many who have seen him.

A recent feud with Ore and Randy Zellers our west has again put him over with the fans .

Bear uses a number of power moves in his matches and again, has impressed the fans with his mobility.

Again, keep[ an eye out for this guy. He will be going places if he continues to improve.

Az History Of Wrestling In Results Book To Be Found In Many Az. Libraries .

The History Of Az Wrestling In Results book by Dale Pierce may be ordered at Lulu publishing for those into  those interested in results and selected cards from 1880s to present.   Thesz, Rogers, Sheik, Colt, Ellis, Bearcat Wright, Hutton, Funk, Brazil ,Marino, Sue Green, Moolah, Luis Martinez, Tito Montez, Tito Carreon, Sandy Barr, Spicolli, Von Hess, Hogan, Savage, Rob Dupree,  Gagne, Big  Jim Wight....you will find them all here.

Several Az libraries should have the book in their system in 2016, including Glendale, Phoenix, Yuma and more.

If you live in Az check your local library system.

Orders at http://www.lulu.com/shop/http://www.lulu.com/shop/dale-pierce/the-history-of-arizona-wrestling/paperback/product-22356150.html

Death Of Buddy Wayne

Buddy Wayne, the one from Tennessee, not Washington, has passed away after a lengthy illness.

Wayne had a brief Arizona stint in the early 1960s when the Fullers tried to run the area.

Happy 2016

Have a great and slamming new year everyone!

Death Of Lizmark

Major Mexican star, Lizmark, has passed away from a heart attack.

A talented masked wrestler who was seen in the USA,  but was always much more recognized on his native soil, Lizmark was a major draw and main-eventer along the Az/Mexico border.

He will be missed.