WRESTLING REVUE #152
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"AND THAT'S THE WAY IT WAS" "The Epitome Of Wrestling Managers," PERCIVAL A. FRIEND pays tribute to the late, great SPUTNIK MONROE.
THE HEARTBREAKING STORY OF LUIS "ARRIBA" MARTINEZ. Dave Burzynski visited Luis in a Chicago-land nursing faciility. Here is his story of the trip. If this doesn't bring tears to your eyes, nothing will. Pllus Dave provides photos of a 1980s encounter on a TV set between himself and Luis.
WRESTLING REVUE ARCHIVES: From "Stranglehold" program, September., 1972: "Luis Martinez Is Dynamite!"
BARBARA BAKER: NO REGRETS. Greg Oliver talks to one of the female legends of the sport. She's having tough times, but says she wouldn't change a thing.
WRESTLING REVUE ARCHIVES: Barbara Baker vs. Rose Roman - photos from their 1957 match.
CATCHING UP WITH DANNY HODGE The great Danny Hodge speaks with Dr. Mike Lano.
COBO CONFIDENTIAL. Supermouth Dave Drason takes us behind the scenes with an incredible rib played on The Great Kabooki... plus a visit to the Titans of Toronto reunion in Fall, 2006 and the annual Alicia's House Benefit in Chicago.... with plenty of photos including Rachel Dubois, Reggie Love, Dr. Death Steve Williams, George Steele, and more!!
TIGER CONWAY REMEMBERED. Mike Lano pays tribute to the man who held the 'Negro World Champioinship.'
IVAN KOLOFF: INTERVIEW WITH 'THE RUSSIAN BEAR'. David Chappell of the Mid-Atlantic Gateway spoke with one of the true villains of pro wrestling, Ivan Koloff... plenty of great photos from the WR Archives included... plus a page from the archives featuring Koloff's win of the WWWF title belt!
THE DESTROYER VS. RAY STEVENS. Yes, this match really DID happen, and Jeff Walton was there with his camera in San Diego, California. For the first time ever, photos of this "Dream Match" appear in print!
DINNER WITH DR. D David Shultz, aka "Dr. D" was on hand to help raise funds for the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame. Here's the scoop, by Bob Bryla. Dr. D's prescription: "Take two elbow drops to the front of the neck.... and DON'T call me in the morning!"
FAREWELL TO 'THE SWEET MAN' - SPUTNIK MONROE. Greg Oliver and Steve Johnson discuss the career of the unique and unforgettable Sputnik Monroe, truly a trend-setter in the sport.
WRESTLING REVUE ARCHIVES: Sputnik Monroe vs. The Mighty Jumbo, August, 1964.
BOUTS THAT TIME WON'T LET ME FORGET. Historian Jim Melby continues his series in this issue with specially selected matches from the 'Golden Age'. This issue its Jim Hady vs. Luke Graham, with several never-before-seen photos from Jim's incredible collection.
MEMORIES OF A WRESTLING PHOTOGRAPHER. Detroit's own "Handsome Gary" Kamensack relates the fun and follies of a young photographer just getting into the wrestling business.... what it was like to first go 'behind the curtain.' Hilarity ensues when Wilbur Snyder kicks him out of the dressing room!
NEWTON, IOWA HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS: Jim Melby, Mad Dog Vachon, Nikita Koloff, Larry Hennig, Bret Hart, Bob Geigel, Terry Funk, the Dibiases.... a great line-up for the 2006 inductions into the Newton, Iowa Hall of Fame.
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