wrestling

80s

13 Songs By Pro Wrestlers That Prove They Should Stick To Their Day Jobs

By Zachary
Despite what the Hulkster told us when we were growing up, the wrestling business is only about one thing: making money.To that end, a lot of our favorite wrestlers have branched out to try their hand at music, and as you'll see they probably should have stuck to what they know best.1. Hulk Hogan - Hulkster in HeavenRingside IntelWith the Wrestling Boot Band backing him up, Hulk's solo album Hulk Rules is a challenge for even the toughest Hulkamaniacs to get through, but this song takes the cake. The enormous blonde hulk channels his soft side, but can't

TV

10 Facts About Andre The Giant That Prove There's A Lot We Don't Know About Him

By Tanya
André the Giant was a staple in the wrestling world for the majority of the 80s. He not only was a huge wrestling star, but he also managed to become a movie star thanks to his role in The Princess Bride. But how did the "Gentle Giant" get his start in wrestling? Let's see how much you really know about the man who was around for so much of your childhood. 1. Where did it all start? WikipediaAndré the Giant was actually born André René Roussimoff in a small town in France. He had four siblings, but none of them

Celebrities

5 Wrestlers Who Took Their Commitment To Their Characters To The Extreme

By Tanya
Sometimes wrestlers take things a little too seriously.  The personas that these wrestlers take on become such a big part of them that it's hard to tell where it ends and where their real personality begins. Sometimes, their commitment to the character can lead to a lot of trouble. Several wrestlers have had some pretty serious problems thanks to their persona, here are some of the most interesting storiesBray Wyatt did jury duty in characterStarSunFoldedTo help him get used to his character, Bray Wyatt decided to do jury duty while in character. He wore the whole costume, and acted

Retro

9 Facts You Never Knew About The Nature Boy Ric Flair

By Zachary
If you grew up as a wrestling fan in the 80s, the only person you idolized as much as Hulk Hogan was Ric Flair, the Nature Boy.Over 40 years of wrestling history, Ric has entertained, and continues to thrill, millions of fans around the world. But even the most die-hard fans don't know the whole story of this legendary wrestler's career. Check out this list of surprising facts about Flair's life, and share it if you don't know at least 5 of them!1. He's still in incredible shapeI.Will.Never.Retire. #17 pic.twitter.com/oZxu1ue5XB— Ric

TV

WWE Wrestling Legend Big Van Vader Dead At 63

By Tanya
We all knew him as Big Van Vader, but to his family he was Leon White. Today, his son broke the news that his father had passed away. Vader, as he was known to fans, was 63 years old, and had been dealing with some health issues over the last few years. A couple of years ago, he revealed that he was suffering from congestive heart failure and that he would likely have two more years to live. Even though he had medical issues, he continued wrestling. But two years ago in Japan, he ended up collapsing in the ring.
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