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While Austin Jenkins’s name doesn’t resonate with wrestling fans, his ring name does, baby. Adam Cole burst upon the scene in 2008. Over 30 years old now, the veteran cut his teeth working with several trainers, such as the late Afa and Sika Anoai and Les Thatcher of Heartland Wrestling Association. He competed regularly on the independent circuit, including with companies such as Pro Wrestling Guerilla, EVOLVE, and Combat Zone Wrestling. Cole notched his first win at the Cage of Death event. He also wrestled for EVOLVE, and while there a fresh-faced Panama City Playboy faced Johnny Gargano at EVOLVE…

A lifelong wrestling fan, in the ring, Retrosexual Anthony Greene has achieved so much in such a short time. Having begun his in-ring career as a referee, his ongoing love of wrestling led to his transition into a career as a wrestler. Greene was trained by Spike Dudley, and over the ensuing 18 years has emerged as ‘All Good,’ a fun-loving and easy-going character that reflects his true personality. Anthony Greene – The World-Class Alternative Continuing that ECW connection, he had an opportunity to work with ECW legend Tommy Dreamer and his House of Hardcore promotion. His love of wrestling…

Keith Lee has often boasted about being limitless and having others bask in his glory. ‘Limitless’ Keith Lee is by no stretch of the imagination an overnight sensation. While fans of Raw or Smackdown gained a new appreciation for the Witchita Falls, Texas native, Lee has been cultivating his skills for two decades. A trainee of Killer Tim Brooks, the man formerly known as Kevin Paine has worked very long and hard to get to where he is today. He often shares the story of how professional wrestling was first introduced to him by his grandmother. Lee also credits her…

On January 18th, 1991, the WWF presented Royal Rumble 1991 from the Miami Arena in Miami, Florida. The event had the tagline ‘Friend vs Friend, Foe vs Foe It’s Every Man for Himself!’ The event begins with an image of the American flag waving and is then followed by Howard Finkle saying that it is time for the national anthem. We then hear from Vince McMahon sharing those involved such as The Undertaker, Hulk Hogan, Bret Hart, Mr. Perfect, Earthquake, the British Bulldog, Paul Roma, Jake Roberts, Texas Tornado and more…We then hear that it will be The Ultimate Warrior…

Over the course of his eighteen-year career, Montel Vontavious Porter has grown both personally and professionally. It was reported that as a child, he was a member of a gang that became more dangerous as time passed. Charged as a juvenile and later being arrested and incarcerated for kidnapping and robbery at 16. As a teen, the young MVP known as Alvin Antonio Burke Jr would convert to Islam while in prison but has no official religious affiliation and becoming Hassan Assad. It was a corrections officer that convinced MVP to pursue wrestling as a career. Said corrections officer also…

Former WCW and ECW wrestler Scotty Riggs recently took some time to participate in an interview. In 2015, Riggs reveals his work with WCW and ECW, his time on the independent circuit, and the differences between his time alongside Marcus Bagwell as the American Males and alongside Raven in The Flock. Check out the complete interview below with Scotty Riggs. Discuss your (Scotty Riggs) early training under Ted Allen & your work in Smokey Mountain & the USWA. Scotty Riggs: That’s back in 92. To make a long story short with it. I basically was playing football in college and…

In 2017, ROH’s Roderick Strong took some time to participate in an interview. Strong reveals his past training under Jim Neidhart, his time in TNA, his present with Ring of Honor, and the recent deal struck between Ring of Honor and Destination America. He opens up about how he’s grown and developed in the ring, his previous accomplishments and why he’s remained so loyal to Ring of Honor. Check out the complete interview below. Roderick Strong discusses ROH & TNA. The early part of your training and career is synonymous with the Hart family. Can you describe how that training came…

On May 10th, 1985, the WWF presented Saturday Nights Main Event 1. The show was held at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. The event begins with Cyndi Lauper advising Wendi Richter not to allow the Fabulous Moolah to pull her hair. She then comes in and is busy advising Richter of what she needs to do to beat Moolah. We then see WWF Champion Hulk Hogan with Mr. T, who said that he wouldn’t be alone tonight in his match against Cowboy Bob Orton. Mr. T then said that if Roddy Piper gets involved, he will…

If you heard the names Jack Rea and James Dowell, it likely may not ring any bells in fans today. However, if you asked them about Zack Gibson and James Drake, they would likely share an opinion about the fiery duo, the Grizzled Young Veterans. Their careers are as different as they are. The two British wrestlers have carved a path for themselves that has made fans stand up and take notice. In knowing who they are, it is important to explore where their careers began and evolved to where they are now. Grizzled Young Veterans – Fighting Spirit Inside…

On this day, Apollo 55 capture the IWGP Junior Tag Team titles. On this night, the main event Prince Devitt (Finn Balor) and Ryusuke Taguchi (Apollo 55) faced the Golden Lovers (Kenny Omega and Kota Ibushi). Coming into the match, the two teams had an established rivalry that began shortly after the duo of Ibushi and Omega reunited. Ibushi and Omega had captured the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship in a match that was dubbed the 2010 Match of the Year by Tokyo Sports. This was the first time a Junior Heavyweight Tag Team match won this award. https://twitter.com/njpwglobal/status/1352662309261328384…