Do you remember Akili Smith, Ryan Leaf, Jerry Tagge, Todd Blackledge and JaMarcus Russell? What do they all have in common?

The Von Erich family, known for having many wrestling legends, is as famous for a string of tragedies that have shrouded their history.

Before this accident, Foley was a well-known figure in WWE, with a career that spanned from 1985 to 2012. He wrestled in numerous promotions, including ECW, TNA, NWA, and of course, WWE ...

In May 1989, Hayes defeated Lex Luger, ending his second US Title reign, at NWA WrestleWar 1989 ... a former standout player for the Chicago Bears' 1985 Super Bowl team, transitioned to ...

and also served as NWA’s president. There was even a Dark Side of the Ring episode made on the Graham Family. Eddie shot himself twice in 1985 and died from it in the hospital. This wasn’t the ...

Wiskoski held the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship ... capturing the Mexican National Lightweight Championship in March 1985. He once held the Mexican National Welterweight Championship ...

27) The Jesus and Mary Chain – Psychocandy (1985) “It was the crap coming out ... The whole record cost just $6,000 to make. 6) NWA – Straight Outta Compton (1988) NWA unveiled their cold ...

Plus, news from Japan, the NWA, SECW, AWA, World Class, and much more. Much of the information for this show comes from my book, DragonKingKarl’s 1984-1985 Pro Wrestling Omnibus.