Author: Heidi Waters

The Russian heel gimmick in pro wrestling has always been a huge draw and heat magnet. Former WWWF champion Ivan Koloff was a groundbreaking legend who perfected this persona and inspired many others. Outside the ring, though, his peers and fans hail a loving and kind figure and mentor to many; he remains beloved in the business. Ivan Koloff, real name Oreal Donald Perras, was born in Montreal, Québec, Canada in 1942. He was raised on a dairy farm in rural Ontario along with his six brothers and three sisters. The pro wrestling bug bit him at a young age.…

The Real Drago discusses the NWA and goals in pro wrestling. Jonathan Judd recently lost his life in a tragic motorcycle accident. He was 20 years old. A GoFundMe was created to help his family at this time . Negdog Championship Wrestling will hold a pro wrestling and music event on March 22, 2025, at Circle S BBQ in Hudson, Florida. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to help the family of Jonathan Judd. The inaugural NCW Heavyweight champion, ECW original Pitbull 1 Gary Wolf, recently lost his title to WCW legend Cuban Assassin Fidel Sierra. Fidel is…

Florida legends unite to establish a pro wrestling promotion. Negdog Championship Wrestling will be launching a new promotion shortly. They will be associated with Veteran Pro Wrestling, which was established in 2014. Military veterans and first responders founded VPW to raise money for various military/first responder charities. It was to also to help give a push to many independent pro wrestlers. Negdog Championship Wrestling is led by the expertise of individuals who had the following legends as mentors: Larry Sharpe, Johnny Rodz, The Great Malenko, and Jimmy Valiant. Florida Legends Unite to Establish a Pro Wrestling Promotion They have a…