Pro-Wrestling FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Pro-Wrestling
This FAQ about Pro-Wrestling was compiled and written by
macika@emunix.emich.edu (Dominic Macika) with numerous contributions
by others.
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1.1. What is r.s.p-w?- Rec.Sport.Pro-Wrestling (r.s.p-w or RSPW for short) is a ...
1.2. My news software does not allow me to post, but I wish to contributeto r.s.p-w. How can I?- If you have email access, you can post to r.s.p-w by mailing ...
1.3. Where can I get a copy of this FAQ?- If you know how to FTP, you can get a copy from the ...
2.1. Are there any other newsgroups related to pro-wrestling?- Yes. There are two other pro-wrestling newsgroups in the rec....
2.2. Are there any r.s.p-w FTP sites?- Yes. There is one known to the FAQ Editor....
2.3. Are there any WWW sites related to r.s.p-w?- Yes. There is one site that is considered the
2.4. What other information is available over the internet?- Herb Kunze makes weekly posts to r.s.p-w under the ...
2.5. Are any wrestlers or promoters reachable on via the net?- Sure. However, due to a desire for privacy, most keep their ...
2.6. How can I subscribe to newsletters?- There are a number of newsletters and fanzines (commonly ...
2.7. Are there any books available on pro-wrestling?- A number of books have been published about pro-wrestling, ...
3.1. What is the story behind the forming of the WWF?- As NWA champion, Buddy Rogers' bookings were controlled by ...
3.2. When did the WWWF become the WWF?- The best information available suggests that the name change ...
3.3. Who currently owns and runs the WWF?- Since the WWF is a privately held company, we have no way ...
4.1. When did the NWA become WCW?- In November, 1988, Jim Crockett sold Jim Crockett Promotions ...
4.2. Who owns and runs WCW?- WCW is owned by WTBS and Ted Turner. The position in WTBS ...
4.3. When Ric Flair left WCW in 1991, why did he take the title belt withhim?- Flair owned the NWA Heavyweight title belt that had been in ...
5.1. What was the NWA and how did it get started?- The NWA was and is the National Wrestling Alliance. In 1948, ...
5.2. What is the NWA today?- Today, the NWA still exists, but in a very different form. ...
5.3. What happened to the NWA?- The transformation of the NWA into its current state took ...
6.1. United States Wrestling Association (USWA)- The Memphis area has been a hot area for wrestling for decades....
6.2. Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW)- ECW began operating in 1992 as Eastern Championship Wrestling. ...
6.3. Other regional groups- The number of other regional groups in the US is too numerous and ...
7.1. How did pro wrestling get its start in Japan?- Pro-wrestling in Japan dates back nearly as far as it does in ...
7.2. What is AJPW?- All-Japan Pro Wrestling is Shohei Baba's group in Japan. Baba, ...
7.3. What is NJPW? Is it different from IWGP?- Kanji Inoki, a japanese emigrant to Brazil, was scouted ...
7.4. What other groups are there in Japan?- There are numerous other groups in Japan. In 1994 it was ...
7.5. What about the Japanese Women's groups?- The first women's shows were held in Japan in 1948. The women'...
7.6. What is Shootwrestling?- Shootwrestling is the idea of making wrestling matches seem ...
7.7. How do I get to see Japanese wrestling?- There is currently no Japanese wrestling available on ...
8.1. What are the major Mexican groups?- There are two major wrestling groups in Mexico: the EMLL -...
8.2. What is Lucha Libre?- Lucha Libre is a phrase that describes the professional ...
8.3. What's with all the masks in Mexico?- The masks worn by the Luchadores are inspired by ancient ...
8.4. I don't know Spanish, what does [some_word] mean?- Obviously, there isn't room to define every word you'll hear ...
8.5. What's with all the midgets in Lucha Libre?- Midgets are very popular in Lucha Libre. Exactly why is unknown,...
8.6. Lucha Libre confuses me, what are the rules?- Well, there are many rules, differing with the type of match ...
8.7. How do I get to see lucha libre wresting?- If you cable company carries the Spanish language ...
9.1. Ray "The Crippler" Stevens- Carl Raymond Stevens died May 3, 1996 of a heart attack. He ...
9.2. Other recent wrestling related deaths- Dr. Bernhardt Schwartz, February 22, 1996, age 81. ...
10.1. What happened to Cactus Jack's right ear?- It was accidentally ripped off on March 16, 1994 in a ...
11.1. What happened to Tully Blanchard?- After getting suspended/fired from the WWF in November 1989,...
11.2. What happened to Rick Rude?- Prior to May 1994, Rude had been working injured (back and knee)....
12.1. Who were the Four Horsemen?- Over the years 13 different wrestlers have been part of ...
12.2. Who were in the Midnight Express?- Randy Rose, Dennis Condrey and Norvell Austin formed the ...
12.3. Who were the Legion of Doom?- The Legion of Doom was a originally a group of wrestlers ...
12.4. Who were Power Team USA?- Power Team USA was a group of bodybuilders formed by Red ...
13.1. Who was/is [x]?- In the current
13.2. Who is Doink the Clown?- That depends on which Doink the Clown you are ...
13.3. Who is Steve DiSalvo?- Steve DiSalvo has wrestled all over the world, including ...
13.4. Did [X] ever played organized football?- The crossover between wrestling and football is high. ...
13.5. Are Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth really married?- Not any more. They were divorced ...
13.6. Who are the Von Erichs?- To begin with, there are no
13.8. How are all the Samoan wrestlers related?- The original Samoans, Afa & Sika are brothers, real names ...
14.1. Who is Charles Austin?- In December 1990, Austin and The Genius (Lanny Poffo) jobbed ...