Editor’s Note: While we’ve rightly celebrated a fair number of outstanding athletes and talent on this site, I confess to holding off writing this most overdue spotlight. Specifically, I didn’t even know where to begin in telling the story of arguably the most important woman in the modern wrestling era. Yes, I understand this a […]
Category: What Pro Wrestling Means to Me
WHAT PRO WRESTLING MEANS TO ME: Kobra Moon/Thunder Rosa Talks on the Supernatural Side of Wrestling
Big things are brewing for the raw and powerful luchadora, Kobra Moon, on Season 3 of Lucha Underground. While she can’t reveal the details, I was lucky enough to interview wrestler Thunder Rosa, also known as ‘Kobra Moon,’ on her views on the use of mystical themes in the wrestling world. Her answers are certainly […]
WHAT PRO WRESTLING MEANS TO ME: Tom Filsinger
No conversation about independent wrestling is complete sans reference to Tom Filsinger (aka former manager ‘Dark Menace’). Arguably few champion the cause of small to mid-size promotions and their athletes/talent better than his Filsinger Games. The ‘Legends of Wrestling’ tabletop game – via original art and custom cards – remains a mainstay among indy wrestling […]
WHAT PRO WRESTLING MEANS TO ME: David Starr
Happy Passover, wrestling friends! In honor of the holiday and a hopeful ‘Seder in a Cage’ match someday, we turn this section’s spotlight to the ‘King of Taunts,’ independent wrestling sensation David Starr. If his name sounds familiar, it’s likely for his considered response to a very difficult fan situation. Without further ado: ***** “What […]
WHAT PRO WRESTLING MEANS TO ME: Chris Sharpe
This site is unabashed in its affection for our striped friends, individuals who literally can make a good match…great. Refs set match pacing, allow individuals and/or implements seemingly secondary to a match to play primary roles, also willingly take the occasional brutal bump to further the story line. In sum: behind every classic contest is […]
WHAT PRO WRESTLING MEANS TO ME: Monster Tarver
EDITOR’S NOTE: It is with sincere humility and pleasure that we introduce a new feature to Wrestling in Florida, ‘What Pro Wrestling Means to Me.’ It’s a feature dedicated to the athletes and talents of pro wrestling this site pays homage to. Contributions via: wrestlinginflorida@gmail.com These contributions are intentionally uncensored. They are meant for these […]
WHAT PRO WRESTLING MEANS TO ME: The ‘Thank You’ Post
Over 20 columns in, a twitter and email account, and an array of kind and generous feedback from the international professional wrestling community both online and off, Huracanrana and I took a step back to revisit Pro Wrestling in Florida. First things first: we’re grateful for the support. Specifically, that this community – literally the world […]
WRESTLING IN FLORIDA: An Insider Look at Professional Wrestling 