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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Macika and compilation copyright (c) 1993, 1994 by Cal Jewell. It may
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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 ...