May 31st in the Tunnel:
Happy Birthday to those who have passed on and to those great wrestlers still with us:
In Memoriam:
William Smithson\Moondog Spike 1950
Happy Birthday:
Randy Mulkey (61)
Sarah Schreiber (43)
Kenneth Crawford\Montez Ford (35)
Gable Stevenson (25)
RIP Memorial: We stop & remember those who have passed on this day and gave themselves to the business for us, the fans. We salute you and thank you.
Sky Hi Lee 5-31-1974 at the age of 53
Jack Dempsey 5-31-1983 at the age of 88
Tex McKenzie 5-31-2001 at the age of 70
NEW Time Tunnel Author Spotlight Podcast:
Don't miss my Wrestling History Author Spotlight Episode today as I welcome author Evan Ginzburg as we discuss his book he released this year, Wrestling Rings, Blackboards and Movie Sets. Featuring essays written by Ginzburg largely during the COVID-19 pandemic during the period of lockdown, Evan utilized the time to write these stories. From his exposure to professional wrestling taken by his dad to Madison Square Garden in 1974 and seeing The Valiant Brothers tag team for the first time, to his involvement in "The Wrestler" movie, these stories are wonderful glimpses into the life of a fan who grew up to meet his heroes and accomplish his dreams. Catch this episode in its own post here in the Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel Challenge released today.
One Thing I Learned Today About Pro Wrestling History:
As a successful amateur wrestler in Great Britain, Billy Robinson won the British and European Amateur Championships before turning professional in 1958.
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