He was one of the most controversial villains in wrestling history, whose actions and words touched a raw nerve in the beleaguered, post-9/11 American psyche. Then, as quickly as he burst onto the wrestling scene and onto...
Read MoreIt’s a big weekend for lucha libre fans in Toronto as El Hijo del Santo, the son of Mexico’s greatest wrestling icon, comes to town, in conjunction with a sci-fi, comic, horror and anime fan expo, and, colourfully...
Read MoreFor almost every professional wrestling fan, there has been a time when they watched their beloved show on television, and thought “I would love to do that.” Though it may have been a fleeting thought, many of us...
Read MoreWhen one thinks about enjoying fine art, thoughts of going to the opera may come to mind, or reading classical poetry with a nice glass of wine, or how about attending an art gallery exhibition to view several Mexican wrestlers...
Read MoreWATERLOO, Iowa – The lights dimmed. Only the scaled-down ring was illuminated. Anticipation mounted. Then “We Will Rock You” by Queen pumped through the sound system, energizing the crowd. Meanwhile, Jorge...
Read MoreNEWTON, Iowa – No one will deny that wrestling is an unique artform. But apparently there are professors who will deny that wrestling is a legitimate subject for art. Such were the trials and tribulations for Mike Scheef,...
Read MoreGeorge Gordienko was one of the most interesting and intriguing persons ever to come out of Canada – pro wrestler turned painter. His work, on both types of canvases, is well-known in Europe, but not in Canada. So his...
Read MoreWhen Minnesota Governor Jesse ‘The Body’ Ventura needed a portrait done for the Governor’s mansion, he knew who to turn to — his old tag team partner ‘The California Terminator’ Steve Strong....
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