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WRESTLING IN THE CANADIAN WEST is a celebration of more than 100 years of professional wrestling in western Canada.   Recognizing the efforts of promoters and wrestlers alike, the histories of the titles, Canadian wrestling trivia, and stories from the wrestlers who traversed the territory, this book offers a thorough insight into the legacy of the sport in one of the continent’s most oft-forgotten regions.

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Jobbers Of The Eighties
A Column by Derek K. for OWW
Originally printed May 1, 2006

Remember Gino Carabello? “No.” How about Brian Mackney? “Still nothing.” S.D. Jones? “Oh… I think I heard a murmur from the back of the room. What about Steve Lombardi? A few more hands…

What do those names have in common” Well, these men are some of the jobbers who could be found at WWF events back in the glory days of the nineteen eighties. “Jobber” is professional wrestling slang for, to put it bluntly, the loser. It’s more poetic origin is in reference to the fact that a “jobber” is not so much a wrestling superstar as he is a worker (just doing his “job”).

The reason some of you nodded when you saw the name Steve Lombardi (a.k.a: The Brooklyn Brawler), but looked blankly at the screen while reading Carabello’s name, is that some jobbers of the eighties (and earlier) had a slightly elevated status. For example, the Face (good guy; fan favorite) S.D. Jones would usually do some damage do his opponent before taking the fall, unlike the unfortunate Mackney who essentially played the role of practice dummy.

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Canadian wrestler Vance Nevada  is on tour with his new book “Wrestling in the Canadian West” and this effort represents the most comprehensive history of the sport north of the 49th parallel ever published.  (more…)

National Wrestling Superstars Sends Out Heartfelt Condolences to Albano Family
 
On behalf of the management of the National Wrestling Superstars and all the wrestlers who have ever graced the NWS wrestling rings over the last decade and have had the absolute pleasure to work with the late great Captain Lou Albano, our heartfelt condolences to the entire Albano clan in their loss.

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Captain Lou Albano Dies at 76

Speaking on behalf of the Albano family, Wrestler’s Rescue is sad to report that Captain Lou Albano  has died at the age of 76.

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HULKAMANIA
Let the Battle Begin

Wrestling Line Up announced

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HeadLocker — Jay Shannon
The ECW (10/6) Extreme Examination
Our resident philosopher takes a look at an action-packed episode of ECW.

William Regal and his Ruthless Roundtable continued their dominance in ECW. Also, Christian faced off against Zack Ryder, again.

This Week’s Episode: The Return of Ruthless Aggression

ECW opened with a look back at William Regal being placed in charge of ECW, due to Tiffany being in an auto accident. Regal made an 8-man battle, last week. Regal was pinned by Yoshi Tatsu.

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NWA Title Match Canceled;
The Sheik Denied Chance for First World Belt

 (Chicago, IL) –    Saturday October 24th 2009 was supposed to be the biggest day in the career of  professional wrestling’s “IRANIAN ASSASSIN”- The SHEIK.  (more…)

AS I SEE IT
Bob Magee
Pro Wrestling: Between the Sheets
PWBTS.com

The recent disaster in Samoa with a deadly combination of an 8.0 earthquake and the deadly tsunami that followed hit several within professional wrestling, including Samoa Joe and Afa The Wild Samoan.

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What KiZARNY does when Vince McMahon isn’t calling the shots!!! 
Florida Metal Bands join forces with WWE Smackdown’s former Freak!!!
…  Friday October 30!

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