Profiles
The Serpent Twins, Python and Cobra, slithered their way into the annals of the Great Western Wrestling Alliance with a potent blend of charisma, strategy, and sheer athletic prowess. Emerging from the swamplands of Florida in 1981, they quickly coiled themselves around the heart of the tag team division, transforming
News
Another week, another thrilling journey through the annals of wrestling history and into the heart of today’s nostalgia seekers! Let’s jump right into this week's highlights and sneak peeks of what’s coming up in the world of the Great Western Wrestling Alliance. Last Week'
Profiles
From the gritty fight clubs of Butte, Montana, to the luminous stages of the Great Western Wrestling Alliance, "Vicious" Vinny Malone emerged as a legendary figure, revered and reviled for his brutal wrestling style and dark charisma. Rising to fame in the early 1970s, Malone's transformation
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Draped in the regalia of academia and wrestling combined, "The Professor" Harold Langston brought an unprecedented intellectual gravitas to the gritty arenas of the Great Western Wrestling Alliance (GWA). A former philosophy professor at Stanford University, Langston turned the wrestling world into his new lecture hall, teaching not
History
The Refreshing Voice in the Desert In the sprawling expanse of the Chihuahuan Desert, where the rugged outlines of the Sierra Madre Occidental rise like ancient sentinels against the vast sky, the story of XEOJ-AM unfolds—a tale as stark and bold as the landscape itself. Founded in 1952 by
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Dive into the world of "Steel Hammer" Hank Roberts, a wrestling colossus whose legacy in the Great Western Wrestling Alliance (GWA) resonates with the impact of his infamous Double-Axe Handle. From mastering the waves on the sun-soaked beaches of Southern California to dominating the high-stakes arena of professional
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Step into the ring with "Mountain Man" Mark Jensen, a wrestling legend whose presence commands attention and respect. Born from the rugged landscapes of Aspen, Colorado, Jensen turned his back-alley brawling skills into a storied professional career, captivating audiences as a formidable heel in the Great Western Wrestling
Articles
Step into the ring with “Hurricane Harmonies - The Top Ten Tunes That Tempered the Tussles of Harlem Hurricane,” where legendary GWA commentator Buck "Sagebrush" Thompson explores the epic soundtrack of a wrestling icon. Featuring vibrant, comic-style illustrations by several leading comic book artists contracted by the Grapple
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The Big Kat Round Bellies, comprising Roundbelly Ray and Bubba Roundbelly, were an iconic tag team from Columbus, Ohio, who brought a delightful mix of humor and surprising agility to the GWA. Known for their comedic antics and larger-than-life personas, Ray and Bubba became beloved figures in the wrestling community,
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Known frequently as "Gentleman Jim," James Montgomery stands as a pivotal figure in the Great Western Wrestling Alliance (GWA), symbolizing the golden era of professional wrestling. Entering the GWA in the late 1950s, Gentleman Jim introduced an unmatched level of theatricality inspired by the old South, paired with
Events
The GWA Rumble on the Frontier is an annual, adrenaline-fueled tournament event that became a cornerstone of the Great Western Wrestling Alliance's calendar starting in 1969. This innovative event features a series of high-stakes battle royals spread over successive weeks, where wrestlers are not only tasked with being
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A powerhouse team, combining "Ironside" Ivan Gregorovich's strength with the "Steel Hammer" Hank Roberts' technical skills. Known for their dominating presence and no-nonsense approach to matches.