WRESTLING REVUE #153 • 72 PAGES
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In this Issue:
PHIL MELBY: THE COMEBACK KID STILL GOING
STRONG. Author and
researcher Steven Johnson profiles a man whose
opponents included Gorgeous George, Freddie
Blassie, and "Ripper" Leone... At the age of 74,
he's still winning the battles and receiving
much-do recognition from wrestling historians.
MIKE BLAZER: AFTER THE SUN WENT DOWN by George Lentz. The former lumberjack and Wisconsin state wrestling champion is now 85-years-young... and continues to maintain a routine that would wear out an average 17-year-old! Among his first opponent s- Reggie Lisowski - aka 'The Crusher'. He talks wrestling - and life in this story
THE BULLDOG BROWER INCIDENT by Rob Bauer. Michigan wrestling historian Rob Bauer remembers an in-gym run-in with one of the most no-nonsense guys in the history of wrestling: Dick 'the Bulldog' Brower. It's funny and a bit frightening at the same time! Several great photos of Brower in action accompany the story.
THERE WAS ONLY ONE: IT'S ALL ABOUT THE MOOLAH by Dr. Mike Lano. Lillian Ellison aka The Fabulous Moolah was a good friend of wrestling photo-journalist Dr. Mike Lano. Mike relates his thoughts on the passing of a true legend of the sport. Includes several recent photos by Mike and several rarities from the WR Archives.
REMEMBERING JAMES C. MELBY by Norman Kietzer. Jim Melby and Norm Kietzer were intertwined throughout the late '60s and '70s. Under the banner of Pro Wrestling Enterprises they published the leading magazines & programs of the era. Norm relates some of his memories of the late historian in this touching piece.
BIRTH OF THE A.W.A. by Jim Melby. When he passed away, Jim Melby was authoring a follow-up to 'Gopherland Grappling.' Here is the first of several chapters from the unfinished book, focusing on the early formation of the American Wrestling Association. Many rare photos from the archives round out this in-depth article.
EXCLUSIVE! DAVE DRASON'S SCRAPBOOK. Before he became 'Supermouth', Dave Burzynski was a fan and a photographer... he has gone through his incredible archives to uncover some rare, great and often hilarious photos from the good old days. These are the kind of photos that writers & photographers never published... until NOW
MR. UNPREDICTABLE: THE DICK SLATER INTERVIEW by David Chappell. The Mid-Atlantic Gateway's David Chappell conducted this exhaustive interview with 'Mr. Excitement' Dick Slater back in late 2004. Here's the printed version... did you know that Slater was one vote away from becoming NWA Champion? Learn that, and more, here. Nice assortment fo photos from the WR archives
'HUSTLER' RIP ROGERS LEARNED HIS LESSONS WELL by Greg Oliver. Wrestling historian and journalist Greg Oliver gives the lowdown on the colorful Mark Sciarra, aka "Hustler Rip Rogers." Rip spares no words... and he had the respect of most of his peers. Read how he went from teaching to the wrestling ring. Some nice vintage clippings & photos are featured.
THE PRO WRESTLING HALL OF FAME 2007 INDUCTIONS by Bob Bryla. On-the-scene report including photos of the big event. This year's honorees: Ted Dibiase, Earl Caddock, Cora Combs, Jack Pfefer, Dan Hodge, Tolos Brothers, Gus Sonnenberg, Pat O'Connor, Roddy Piper, and Karl Gotch.
MIKE BLAZER: AFTER THE SUN WENT DOWN by George Lentz. The former lumberjack and Wisconsin state wrestling champion is now 85-years-young... and continues to maintain a routine that would wear out an average 17-year-old! Among his first opponent s- Reggie Lisowski - aka 'The Crusher'. He talks wrestling - and life in this story
THE BULLDOG BROWER INCIDENT by Rob Bauer. Michigan wrestling historian Rob Bauer remembers an in-gym run-in with one of the most no-nonsense guys in the history of wrestling: Dick 'the Bulldog' Brower. It's funny and a bit frightening at the same time! Several great photos of Brower in action accompany the story.
THERE WAS ONLY ONE: IT'S ALL ABOUT THE MOOLAH by Dr. Mike Lano. Lillian Ellison aka The Fabulous Moolah was a good friend of wrestling photo-journalist Dr. Mike Lano. Mike relates his thoughts on the passing of a true legend of the sport. Includes several recent photos by Mike and several rarities from the WR Archives.
REMEMBERING JAMES C. MELBY by Norman Kietzer. Jim Melby and Norm Kietzer were intertwined throughout the late '60s and '70s. Under the banner of Pro Wrestling Enterprises they published the leading magazines & programs of the era. Norm relates some of his memories of the late historian in this touching piece.
BIRTH OF THE A.W.A. by Jim Melby. When he passed away, Jim Melby was authoring a follow-up to 'Gopherland Grappling.' Here is the first of several chapters from the unfinished book, focusing on the early formation of the American Wrestling Association. Many rare photos from the archives round out this in-depth article.
EXCLUSIVE! DAVE DRASON'S SCRAPBOOK. Before he became 'Supermouth', Dave Burzynski was a fan and a photographer... he has gone through his incredible archives to uncover some rare, great and often hilarious photos from the good old days. These are the kind of photos that writers & photographers never published... until NOW
MR. UNPREDICTABLE: THE DICK SLATER INTERVIEW by David Chappell. The Mid-Atlantic Gateway's David Chappell conducted this exhaustive interview with 'Mr. Excitement' Dick Slater back in late 2004. Here's the printed version... did you know that Slater was one vote away from becoming NWA Champion? Learn that, and more, here. Nice assortment fo photos from the WR archives
'HUSTLER' RIP ROGERS LEARNED HIS LESSONS WELL by Greg Oliver. Wrestling historian and journalist Greg Oliver gives the lowdown on the colorful Mark Sciarra, aka "Hustler Rip Rogers." Rip spares no words... and he had the respect of most of his peers. Read how he went from teaching to the wrestling ring. Some nice vintage clippings & photos are featured.
THE PRO WRESTLING HALL OF FAME 2007 INDUCTIONS by Bob Bryla. On-the-scene report including photos of the big event. This year's honorees: Ted Dibiase, Earl Caddock, Cora Combs, Jack Pfefer, Dan Hodge, Tolos Brothers, Gus Sonnenberg, Pat O'Connor, Roddy Piper, and Karl Gotch.
