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Mike Mooneyham, a writer and editor with The Post and Courier since 1979, is one of the nation's foremost authorities on professional wrestling and his weekly wrestling column has been in continuous publication longer than any other in the country. A former radio wrestling talk show host, Mooneyham is a frequent guest on sports talk shows throughout the U.S. He began writing for national wrestling magazines and other sports publications during the 1960s and has interviewed many of the industry's most influential figures. He co-authored The New York Times best-seller "Sex, Lies and Headlocks."
Recent Stories
Promoter's journey a cautionary tale
Some folks who’ve spent considerable time in the professional wrestling business may have described the experience as akin to swimming with sharks.
Howard Brody, in his book, “Swimming With Piranhas: Surviving the Politics of Professional Wrestling,” takes it one step further.
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Superfan Jimmy Ryan keeps old-school wrestling torch burning
There are fans. And then there are superfans. Jimmy Ryan most definitely fits into the latter category.
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Memories come alive at Fanfest
Looking for something to do the weekend of Aug. 5-8?
Look no further than the NWA Wrestling Legends Fanfest coming up in Charlotte in less than two weeks.
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Heyman headed for TNA?
Paul Heyman in TNA?
Just six months ago it would have seemed a near impossibility.
But it’s the latest rumor swirling around TNA circles.
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J.R. to induct mat icon Hodge at Fanfest
There are a lot of good reasons to attend this year’s NWA Wrestling Legends Fanfest in Charlotte.
One of the best reasons is Danny Hodge.
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Hall of Famer Steamboat hospitalized
WWE Hall of Famer Ricky Steamboat is recovering in a Tampa hospital after suffering what was initially reported as a brain aneurysm Wednesday night.
Steamboat, 57, who was involved in an angle Monday night on Raw in which he was attacked and beaten by members of the Nexus group, reportedly went to the hospital on Wednesday after experiencing severe neck and head pain.
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Hart-McMahon saga takes new twist
Just when you thought the Hart-McMahon war was over.
This time, though, the major combatants aren’t Bret Hart and Vince McMahon.
Martha Hart, widow of WWE star Owen Hart, filed a federal lawsuit last week against the Connecticut-based company and its owners, including Republican U.S. Senate candidate Linda McMahon.
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Flair rolls in the fast lane
Ric Flair has spent his entire career living in the fast lane. So it should come as no surprise that he likes fast cars.
The 16-time world heavyweight champion reveals a lot about his passion for cars in a new book titled "How Athletes Roll."
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Jim Ross staying in WWE
Jim Ross recently ended months-long speculation concerning his future in the wrestling business.
Ross, whose contract recently expired, will continue to work for WWE behind the scenes — but not behind the announcer’s desk.
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A wedding toast with Flair
The smile on Ric Flair’s face last Saturday night said it all.
Earlier that evening, at a joyous occasion in which tears rolled down those same smiling cheeks, he gave his daughter in marriage.
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