On this episode of the DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show, host Karl Stern talks about the five new members of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame. Karl also gives his thoughts on AJ Styles going in while still active and WWE Champion. Plus, Karl discusses how
Pictured: Bronko Nagurski On this episode of the show, host Karl Stern continues the longform history of pro wrestling series by discussing 1938 and 1939. Lou Thesz continues to become the top wrestler in the world, Jim Londos remains strong, the World title remains
Let’s have a real discussion about the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame candidates — Bill Goldberg, The Ultimate Warrior, Junkyard Dog, Sgt. Slaughter, and the more mainstream memorable names on the ballot. Some of you will like what I have to say and
We suspend our longform history of pro wrestling series this week for the latest DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Audio Show and instead do our annual Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame ballot breakdown. What do we think about CM Punk? Randy Orton? Will Curt Hennig stay
We continue our longform history of pro wrestling series on this episode, but we also must take time to remember the legendary Bobby Heenan. This episode covers the year 1937 in pro wrestling with names like Everette Marshall, Bronko Nagurski, and Lou Thesz, and
Pictured: Ed “Strangler” Lewis The late 1930s were a wild time in pro wrestling with the World Heavyweight Championship spread all over the place. Dave Levin, Everette Marshall, Strangler Lewis, Ali Baba, and others were all claiming some version of the World title.
Image: A statue of Danno O’Mahoney We travel deeper into the 1930s today as the longform history of pro wrestling series continues. It was a time in wrestling where little is talked about beyond Ed Strangler Lewis.Well, we dive deeper looking at one of
We return to our longform history of pro wrestling series today and take on the early 1930s. This is an era dominated by shoots, double crosses, and numerous World Championships. Today’s episode also covers the infamous Montreal bite match between Henri Deglane and
The line between life and death is a favorite topic of host Karl Stern and today he discusses the Victorian fascination with death and how even today we still do not yet understand it. On today’s show you’ll hear the story of a
It’s the final day of the July Classic Wrestling Marathon! I had tried all month to schedule Dave Meltzer for an interview, but there was just too much happening and Dave and I could never make the connection. But I promised you Dave
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