Archive for the 'Pro Wrestling Legends Revealed' Category

Did the Iron Sheik Really Win a Gold Medal at the 1968 Olympics?

Here is the latest in a series of examinations into urban legends related to pro wrestling and pro wrestlers and whether they are true or not. PRO WRESTLING URBAN LEGEND: The Iron Sheik won a Gold Medal for Wrestling at the 1968 Olympics. In March of 2008, the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) inducted wrestler The […]

How Did a Hug Help Turn Stone Cold Steve Austin Into a Star?

Here is the latest in a series of examinations into urban legends related to pro wrestling and wrestlers and whether they are true or not. PRO WRESTLING URBAN LEGEND: An interesting confluence of events (including an untimely hug) led to Stone Cold Steve Austin becoming a major wrestling star. Obviously, if you track any wrestler […]