Adam Frey: Champion On and Off the Mat

We look at the legacy of wrestler Adam Frey, a true champion on and off the mat.

Outrageous, Gorgeous George

"Gorgeous George" Wagner was one of the first villains of professional wrestling – and he set a high standard for followers to live up to.

The Fantastic Fabulous Moolah

Lillian Ellison — better known as The Fabulous Moolah — led the world of women's professional wrestling for decades.

Randy Savage: Showman and Macho Man

"Oooh yeah!" We're remembering Macho Man Randy Savage's seven world championships, his showmanship, and his fantastically flashy costumes.

Bruiser Brody's Best

Twenty-five years ago today, tragedy struck pro wrestling when Bruiser Brody was killed.

Captain Lou Albano: Never Duplicated

Lou Albano brought together two very different types of fans whose interests didn't often intersect: pro wrestling buffs and New Wave music lovers.

Axl Rotten (1971 - 2016), WWE wrestler

Brian Knighton wasbetter known by his professional wrestling name, Axl Rotten.

Kevin Randleman (1971 - 2016)

Former UFC heavyweight champion and two-time NCAA champion wrestler Kevin Randleman has died, according to multiple news sources. He was 44. Randleman, a Las Vegas resident, died Thursday of heart failure after being admitted to a hospital in San Diego, California. He was being treated for pneumonia when the death occurred. The former Ultimate Fighting Championship wrestler was a standout grappler with Ohio State University. He was a three-time All-American.

Chyna Laurer (1969 - 2016)

As a wrestler, Chyna was known as the "9th wonder of the world."

Harry "Mr. Fuji" Fujiwara (1934 - 2016), pro wrestler and manager

Harry "Mr. Fuji" Fujiwara, a popular professional wrestler and manager, died Aug. 28, 2016, according to the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). He was 82.

Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka (1943 - 2017), wrestling hall of famer

Wrestling Hall of Famer Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka has passed away at the age of 73, according to multiple news sources.

George "The Animal" Steele (1937 - 2017), 1980s WWE star

George "The Animal" Steele, a World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Fame professional wrestler who gained fame in the 1980s for his eccentric look and wild antics, died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, following an extended illness. He was 79.

Ivan Koloff (1942–2017), "Russian Bear" pro wrestler

Canadian professional wrestler Ivan Koloff was known as the Russian Bear.

Rest in Peace, Wrestlers

Three old wrestling stars died within days of one another. Here’s why that matters.

Bruno Sammartino (1935–2018), all-time wrestling great

He was known as the "Living Legend."

Big Van Vader (1955 – 2018), wrestling legend

Popular wrestler in the WWE and WCW…

Matt Cappotelli (1979 – 2018), former WWE wrestler

Matt Cappotelli, former WWE wrestler and winner of “Tough Enough III,” died Friday, June 29, 2018, after a yearlong battle with brain cancer, according to multiple news sources. He was 38.

Nikolai Volkoff (1947–2018), Soviet wrestling villain

Inducted into WWE Hall of Fame in 2005.

Thomas Billington (1958–2018), wrestling legend known as “Dynamite Kid”

One half of former WWE tag team champions The British Bulldogs.

“Mean” Gene Okerlund (1942–2019), iconic wrestling announcer

The face of professional wrestling interviewed the biggest stars.

Pedro Morales (1942–2019), Hall of Fame pro wrestler

Pedro Morales was a beloved pro wrestler, a member of the WWE Hall of Fame. He was the first wrestler in WWE history to win the Triple Crown: the WWE Championship, Intercontinental Championship, and World Tag Team Championship. A native of Puerto Rico, Morales moved to New York in his teens, where he discovered wrestling. He debuted as a professional at 17 in 1959, and he went on to win the WWE Championship in 1971, holding the title until 1973. A legendary 1972 match against Bruno Sammartino ended in a draw – and an embrace between the two champs – after 75 minutes of wrestling. After his 1987 retirement, Morales remained active in wrestling as a road agent and a Spanish-language commentator.

King Kong Bundy (1959–2019), WWE superstar

King Kong Bundy was a professional wrestler, one of the WWE's most legendary heels.

Silver King (1968–2019), popular Lucha Libre wrestler dies during a match

Silver King (Cesar Cuauhtemoc Gonzalez Barron) was a popular Lucha Libre wrestler who co-starred in the Jack Black moviee2809cNacho Libre.e2949d He played a champion wrestler and funny villain named Ramses in the 2006 movie. At the match in London, Silver King was wrestling against Juventud Guerrerawhen he was knocked down to the ground. He was pinned and did not get up but most of the fans thought that was a staged part of the match. It is believed that he passed away from a cardiac arrest. Silver King comes from a wrestling family, both his father and brother were wrestlers.

Ashley Massaro (1979–2019), WWE superstar

The wrestler also appeared on “Survivor: China.”

Harley Race (1943–2019), pro wrestling legend

Professional wrestler known for his rivalry with Ric Flair.

Rocky Johnson (1944–2020), Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s father

Rocky Johnson was a WWE Hall of Fame professional wrestler and the father of Hollywood star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. He was part of the first African-American World Tag Team Champions in WWE history as a member of The Soul Patrol with Tony Atlas. Starting out as a wrestler in his native Canada, Johnson moved to the WWE in 1983. Known as the “Soul Man,” he had rivalries with Greg “The Hammer” Valentine and Adrian Adonis before retiring from wrestling in 1991. At his son's request, Johnson trained him in wrestling. Years later, in 2008, The Rock inducted his father into the WWE Hall of Fame.

Howard Finkel (1950–2020), legendary WWE ring announcer

Howard Finkel wasthe legendary WWE ring announcer known as The Fink.

Shad Gaspard (1981–2020), former WWE star

Shad Gaspardwas a former WWE star who was a member of the tag teamCrymeTyme.

Johnny Walker (1934–2020), pro wrestler known as “Mr. Wrestling II”

Johnny Walker was a pro wrestler known as “Mr. Wrestling II,” who was a star in the 1970s and ‘80s.

Carlton Haselrig (1966–2020), former Steelers Pro Bowler

Carlton Haselrig was a former pro bowl guard for the who is the only wrestler ever to win six national championships.0

Beckie Mullen (1963–2020), GLOW wrestler known as Sally the Farmer’s Daughter

Beckie Mullen was a former wrestler with Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (GLOW) who was known as Sally the Farmer’s Daughter.

James Harris (1950–2020), WWE wrestler known as Kamala

James Harris was a former professional wrestler who went by the ring name Kamala and was billed as “The Ugandan Giant.”

“Bullet” Bob Armstrong (1939–2020), WWE Hall of Fame wrestler

“Bullet” Bob Armstrong was a professional wrestler whose career spanned five decades, from 1960 to his final match in 2009. His four sons became professional wrestlers and he partnered with them in tag team matches at various points in his career.

Stevie Lee (2020), “Jackass” star

Stevie Lee was a wrestler and actor whostarred in the movie c293Jackass 3De2809d and on TV in c293American Horror Story: Freak Show.e2809d

Jackie Stallone (1921–2020), famous astrologer and Sylvester Stallone’s mother

Jackie Stallone was a popular astrologer known for her psychic hotline on television and was the mother of Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone.

Joseph Laurinaitis (1960–2020), wrestling legend

Joseph Laurinaitis was a legendary known as Road Warrior Animal.

Pat Patterson (1941–2020), WWE Hall of Famer

Pat Patterson was a wrestling star who helped built World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and was a mentor to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

Tommy "Tiny" Lister (1958–2020), starred in 'Friday'

Tommy "Tiny" Lister was an actor known for his roles in 'Friday' and 'The Dark Knight.'

Jon Huber (1979–2020), professional wrestler

Jon Huber was a professional wrestler known by his ring names, Luke Harper and Brodie Lee.

Paul Orndorff (1949–2021), pro wrestling’s “Mr. Wonderful”

Paul Orndorff was a pro wrestler known as “Mr. Wonderful,” known for his WWF feud with Hulk Hogan.

Daffney Unger (1975–2021), pro wrestling’s “Scream Queen”

Daffney Unger was a professional wrestler with World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA).

Jack "Blackjack" Lanza (1935–2021), WWE Hall of Fame wrestler

Jack "Blackjack" Lanza was a WWE Hall of Fame wrestler who was one half of the legendary tag team The Blackjacks.

Dee Booher (1948–2022), wrestling legend known as Matilda the Hun

Dee Booher  was a legendary wrestler known as “Matilda the Hun” and “Queen Kong” who starred on the 1980s TV show ‘GLOW’ (Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling).   

Scott Hall (1958–2022), pro wrestler known as Razor Ramon

Scott Hall was a star of pro wrestling best known for his heel character, Razor Ramon, and as part of World Championship Wrestling’s (WCW) New World Order.

Gene LeBell (1932–2022), the “Godfather of Grappling” and legendary stuntman 

Gene LeBell was a legendary stuntman and martial artistknown for pioneering mixed martial arts who trained .

Antonio Inoki (1943–2022), Japanese combat sports pioneer 

Antonio Inoki was a Japanese professional wrestler and combat sports pioneer who fought Muhammad Ali to a draw in an exhibition match in 1976.

Ursula Hayden (1966–2022), “Babe the Farmer’s Daughter” in GLOW wrestling

Ursula Hayden was a professional wrestler who starred on “Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling,” also known as "GLOW," as Babe the Farmer’s Daughter.

Jay Briscoe (1984–2023), Ring of Honor wrestler

Jay Briscoe was a pro wrestler who was part of the Briscoe Brothers tag team for Ring of Honor (ROH).

Lanny Poffo (1954–2023), WWE wrestler and Randy Savage’s brother

Lanny Poffo was a WWE wrestler known as “Leaping Lanny” and “The Genius,” as well as the younger brother of WWE legend and the son of wrestler .