When It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture by DragonKingKarl

Matt Borne was well known in the pro wrestling business to have legal issues. He was arrested multiple times for a variety of crimes. WWE even once sued him to stop him from promoting himself as Doink on indy shows due to his string of arrests. He had serious heat with Jim Duggan over an issue that happened in Mid-South where Duggan alleged Borne was beating a woman. And what is the truth behind the molestation allegation that led to his firing from Georgia Championship Wrestling which led directly to the formation of The Road Warriors?

The 6th Omnibus edition of the Long Form History of Pro Wrestling covers the World War 2 and post-WW2 era of pro wrestling discussing people like The French Angel, Sandor Szabo, Lou Thesz, Orville Brown, Frank Sexton, Bill Longson, El Santo, and the formation of the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). A deep dive into pro wrestling history with wrestling historian DragonKingKarl.

What is the Ultimate History of Pro Wrestling at When It Was Cool? The history of professional wrestling from it's earliest inception to the year 2000 is being indexed at WhenItWasCool.com. Learn about people like Col. James H. McLaughlin, William Muldoon, Farmer Burns, Frank Gotch, Tom Jenkins, George Hackenschmidt, Strangler Lewis (both of them), Lou Thesz, Gorgeous George, Buddy Rogers, Bruno Sammartino, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan, Steve Austin, The Rock, and more.

A new DragonKingKarl Ultimate History of pro wrestling special. The saga of Manny Fernandez. Manny is an old school wrestler who has told a lot of tales. He has the reputation of being, how can I put this, a perpetual liar. I am going to examine 3 of the most often repeated tales of Manny: He was a Navy SEAL in Vietnam, he played pro football, and he shot on Invader 3 in revenge for the killing of Bruiser Brody. You'll be surprised by both the fantasy and the truth!

With 2 Ultimate Warrior documentaries being released recently, I give to you my popular review of the 1998 WCW Halloween Havoc match between Ultimate Warrior vs Hollywood Hulk Hogan. Is it really as bad as claimed? Is it really one of the worst matches ever? If so, who was to blame? Plus, we have a Patreon supporter Q and A mailbag as well. Check us out at WhenItWasCool.com

In honor of the 75th birthday (May 19, 2021) of the legendary Andre the Giant, wrestling historian Karl Stern presents a reading of Dave Meltzer's biography of Andre the Giant from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Tons of background and information on one of the literal and figurative biggest names in pro wrestling history. Support WhenItWasCool.com on Patreon for over 1500 more shows just like this.

This collects episodes 21-25 of the DragonKingKarl Long Form History of Pro Wrestling series. Re-edited. This show covers the so called "lost era" of pro wrestling up to World War 2. Learn about Ed "Strangler" Lewis, Everette Marshall, Jim Londos, Bronco Nagurski, Dave Levin, numerous splits of the World heavyweight title and double crosses galore. The deepest dive into this era of pro wrestling history you've ever heard.

On this retro wrestling review, Karl Stern takes a look at a YouTube video of Jody "The Assassin" Hamilton's Deep South wrestling from 1987 (or, as the video says, Maybe 1988). Anyway, this show is packed with a few recognizable names like original Midnight Express member Randy Rose but several almost... but not quite favorites like the Almost Rock and Roll Express and Almost Jerry Lawler. A fun show you're sure to get a few laughs out of.

DragonKingKarl continues this re-edited long form history of pro wrestling series covering the years 1917 (the death of Frank Gotch) through the Ed "Stranger" Lewis era. Also discussing Earl Caddock, Joe Stecher, Danno O'Mahoney, Jim Londos, Wladek and Stanislaus Zbyszko, and many others. The World War 1 through the Great Depression era of pro wrestling history a so-called "lost era" in wrestling history.

The origin and evolution of pro wrestling action figures from wrestling historian DragonKingKarl (Karl Stern). Taking a look at AWA Remco, LJN WWF action figures, Hasbro, Jakks, Mattel, and more! This is your detailed history of pro wrestling action figures in the United States. Support WhenItWasCool.com on Patreon at When It Was Cool are creating a Website and Podcast Network | Patreon