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I'm posting this pic in hopes of identifying the cat standing alongside Ray Duran, and wanna give it another try. A few folks suggested this wrestler might be Red McKim, would any fellow wrestling historians confirm, deny or shrug, "Perhaps?"
March 12, 2025 at 11:18 PM
I'm posting this pic in hopes of identifying the cat standing alongside Ray Duran, and wanna give it another try. A few folks suggested this wrestler might be Red McKim, would any fellow wrestling historians confirm, deny or shrug, "Perhaps?"
A huge thank you to Elena and my bro-in-law Tony for some totally bitchin’ reading material thus Christmas! And check it out, Karl Stern, my cuñado picked me up your book!!! I AM JAZZED!
The book with no scribbling on the spine is Epica de Oro de La Lucha Libre by Esperanza Lutin.
The book with no scribbling on the spine is Epica de Oro de La Lucha Libre by Esperanza Lutin.
December 27, 2024 at 1:05 PM
A huge thank you to Elena and my bro-in-law Tony for some totally bitchin’ reading material thus Christmas! And check it out, Karl Stern, my cuñado picked me up your book!!! I AM JAZZED!
The book with no scribbling on the spine is Epica de Oro de La Lucha Libre by Esperanza Lutin.
The book with no scribbling on the spine is Epica de Oro de La Lucha Libre by Esperanza Lutin.
Just plain jazzed at this moment as Steven Johnson’s newest work arrived in yesterday’s mail! From my point of view, nobody mapped out a career, delivered, and wisely navigated his post wrestling life as wisely as Jim Londos did!
December 27, 2024 at 1:03 PM
Just plain jazzed at this moment as Steven Johnson’s newest work arrived in yesterday’s mail! From my point of view, nobody mapped out a career, delivered, and wisely navigated his post wrestling life as wisely as Jim Londos did!
December 19, 2024 at 3:00 AM
I finally got around to watching the Mistico vs Hechicero match from Nov 29. I purposely avoided hearing more than the initial hype I stumbled upon, wanted to go in with little info as possible. Hats off to both these cats, FABULOUS match, and Hechicero’s matwork is beautiful!
December 11, 2024 at 11:15 PM
I finally got around to watching the Mistico vs Hechicero match from Nov 29. I purposely avoided hearing more than the initial hype I stumbled upon, wanted to go in with little info as possible. Hats off to both these cats, FABULOUS match, and Hechicero’s matwork is beautiful!
Ray Duran, one of my favorite historical journeymen ever. This 4/7/54 hype posted in The Joplin Globe in Joplin, Missouri says Duran will discover Mr. America on that eve. The results section the following day shows that Ray Duran thoroughly conquered America in sheer rudo fashion that evening!
December 6, 2024 at 6:25 PM
Ray Duran, one of my favorite historical journeymen ever. This 4/7/54 hype posted in The Joplin Globe in Joplin, Missouri says Duran will discover Mr. America on that eve. The results section the following day shows that Ray Duran thoroughly conquered America in sheer rudo fashion that evening!
Best known as Dick Medrano in Mexico, Avelino Palomo Hernandez was best known in the U.S. and Canada under the names Avelino Palomo from the late 40s until 1971, finishing his "north of Mexico" career in Calgary. Born in Mexico on 11/10/1921, he is currently the oldest known living wrestler at 103.
December 6, 2024 at 12:02 AM
Best known as Dick Medrano in Mexico, Avelino Palomo Hernandez was best known in the U.S. and Canada under the names Avelino Palomo from the late 40s until 1971, finishing his "north of Mexico" career in Calgary. Born in Mexico on 11/10/1921, he is currently the oldest known living wrestler at 103.
1992, Bell, California, Azteca Gym, El Fisico Nuclear clamps La Cavernaria on me and makes me scream "I GIVE UP!" That's Indio Ramos officiating the bout.
December 4, 2024 at 11:22 PM
1992, Bell, California, Azteca Gym, El Fisico Nuclear clamps La Cavernaria on me and makes me scream "I GIVE UP!" That's Indio Ramos officiating the bout.
Another pic from Kaya's retirement card, with Triton. Born and trained in Torreon, Coa, Triton became one of L.A.'s locals in the late 70s. He was paralyzed in 2015 after a training mishap, but with his wife, daughters, physical therapists, and his motivation, he was up and walking the next year!
December 4, 2024 at 7:25 PM
Another pic from Kaya's retirement card, with Triton. Born and trained in Torreon, Coa, Triton became one of L.A.'s locals in the late 70s. He was paralyzed in 2015 after a training mishap, but with his wife, daughters, physical therapists, and his motivation, he was up and walking the next year!
El Fisico Nuclear, Dan Farren and I had a wonderful time reuniting with our fellow L.A legends last night at Kayam’s retirement card! L to R - Fisico, Ramon K, Dan, Capitan Oro, and me below!
December 2, 2024 at 8:43 AM
El Fisico Nuclear, Dan Farren and I had a wonderful time reuniting with our fellow L.A legends last night at Kayam’s retirement card! L to R - Fisico, Ramon K, Dan, Capitan Oro, and me below!
Jan 28, 1939, Visalia Times-Delta, Visalia, Calif-
"Sure as thunder that's a deer."
"Naw, it couldn't be."
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I know this is quite the dated SNL Baby-Boomer reference, but I picture Steve Martin and Bill Murray saying, completely dumbfounded, "What the hell is that?"
"Sure as thunder that's a deer."
"Naw, it couldn't be."
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I know this is quite the dated SNL Baby-Boomer reference, but I picture Steve Martin and Bill Murray saying, completely dumbfounded, "What the hell is that?"
November 30, 2024 at 4:00 AM
Jan 28, 1939, Visalia Times-Delta, Visalia, Calif-
"Sure as thunder that's a deer."
"Naw, it couldn't be."
----------------------
I know this is quite the dated SNL Baby-Boomer reference, but I picture Steve Martin and Bill Murray saying, completely dumbfounded, "What the hell is that?"
"Sure as thunder that's a deer."
"Naw, it couldn't be."
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I know this is quite the dated SNL Baby-Boomer reference, but I picture Steve Martin and Bill Murray saying, completely dumbfounded, "What the hell is that?"
1998 - El Fisico Nuclear, Shootfighter Dan Farren, and the lovely Feminatrix!
November 30, 2024 at 3:56 AM
1998 - El Fisico Nuclear, Shootfighter Dan Farren, and the lovely Feminatrix!
1981, L.A., Ca, Hadco Plaza - As Negro (Black Ace) & Dr. Muerte (Dr. Death). The end of the match featured the first wrestling riot I ever saw, the entire dressing room ran out to tackle, trounce, and subdue fans. Riot aside, their match versus Centella Roja & Piloto Nuclear was totally boss!
November 21, 2024 at 3:51 AM
1981, L.A., Ca, Hadco Plaza - As Negro (Black Ace) & Dr. Muerte (Dr. Death). The end of the match featured the first wrestling riot I ever saw, the entire dressing room ran out to tackle, trounce, and subdue fans. Riot aside, their match versus Centella Roja & Piloto Nuclear was totally boss!
RIP Don Lastra - One of those rare cats who embraced wrestling on an equal plane with Roller Derby/Roller Games.
November 20, 2024 at 12:21 AM
RIP Don Lastra - One of those rare cats who embraced wrestling on an equal plane with Roller Derby/Roller Games.
1989, Tijuana - Yoshihiro Asai vs Ricky Boy
November 20, 2024 at 12:11 AM
1989, Tijuana - Yoshihiro Asai vs Ricky Boy
Two late greats- Pete Collins and the recently departed Coloso Colosetti, both these gentlemen were very kind cats.
November 18, 2024 at 8:00 PM
Two late greats- Pete Collins and the recently departed Coloso Colosetti, both these gentlemen were very kind cats.
Another kitty photo, got to meet my godson Eric’s kitten Leeloo yesterday. She is adorable. I am a sucker for cats!
November 17, 2024 at 11:36 PM
Another kitty photo, got to meet my godson Eric’s kitten Leeloo yesterday. She is adorable. I am a sucker for cats!