"All-Pro" Duke Davis and "The All-Star" Ganon Jones Jr., The Mane Event, are the latest addition to the Best of the Indies Tag Teams 2022. Getting their start as singles wrestlers in Pittsburgh, the two 6'5" 250+ pounders gravitated towards one another, and despite a lot of naysayers, the pair joined forces to tear up
The Mormon Giant, Don Leo Jonathan, is getting a color update in the Legends of Wrestling Expansion IX this March! A second-generation star, Jonathan made his debut in 1949. A globe-spanning career saw him collect titles wherever he went, including multiple versions of the World Heavyweight Championship. He arguably found the most success in the
Bringing the good vibes to you, Philly C. and Marino T. are the latest names to join the Best of the Indies Tag Teams 2022. "Mr. Smooth Operator" Marino Tenaglia and Philly Collins are 6-year pros hailing from the Cleveland-area. They've made a home base out of AIW where they are 3-time and current tag
Les Thatcher has spent six decades in professional wrestling approaching all of the many hats he has worn with a passion that few can equal. Known for his talents behind the scenes as much as in the ring, Les got his start in Boston in 1960. By the mid-60's he was part of a popular
Ross and Marshall Von Erich are 3rd-generation wrestlers hailing from the most storied family in wrestling history. Trained by their father and fellow Hall of Fame talent, the legendary Harley Race, the brothers debuted in Japan in 2012. Gifted athletes with their pedigree don't usually have to pay the dues that these two have spent
Few names could rival Jimmy Hart's for importance to the Memphis territory. His near 7-year stint in the area saw him dominate the airwaves with more screen time than nearly anyone except maybe Lance Russell. His "First Family" challenged the top dog of the promotion - a revolving door of talent was immediately shot to
The first Austrian female professional wrestler to ever perform in Japan's revered Korakuen Hall, Thekla is an international talent in every sense of the word. A 4-year pro, Thekla got her start on the underground wrestling scene in Vienna before heading to Japan and joining the roster of one of the more significant joshi promotions.
Straight from his father's outlaw mud-show promotion in Lexington, KY, Lanny Poffo is the next name announced for the Memphis-themed Legends of Wrestling Expansion VIII. Lanny and his brother, Randy Savage, brought "Poffo-mania" to Memphis in 1984 and immediately made their mark in a brutal feud with the Rock 'N' Roll Express - going so
The rapping duo of J.C. Ice and Wolfie D was the most dominant tag team in the waning days of the Memphis territory. When J.C. Ice turned on his father, Bill Dundee, and joined forces with Wolfie D, PG-13 was born. Their street-style wrestling abilities combined with speed and finesse led them to wear the
The Boricua Badass is a colorful star who knows her worth and then some. Tasha Steelz' unmatched energy and speed have given her the advantage inside a squared circle on numerous occasions. Whether tagging with former partner Kiera Hogan in a title-winning combo or joining Karen Q and sometimes Deonna Purrazzo for some trios action,
