Remembering Moondog Rex
@Copyright 2019 by Michael W. Rickard II Originally presented at Ten-Bell Salute Randy Colley achieved fame as one-half of the WWF Tag...
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OFFICIAL SITE OF AUTHOR MICHAEL RICKARD
Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not: nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not: the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.
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Michael W. Rickard II
- Aug 9, 2019
- 1 min
The Incredible Legacy of Harley Race
Editor's Note: While the wrestling world is still reeling from the loss of one of its greatest performers, there have been some wonderful...
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Michael W. Rickard II
- Jul 24, 2019
- 1 min
The Short Life of WWE Superstar Ashley Massaro
Copyright 2019 by Michael W. Rickard II While Ashley Massaro only worked in the WWE from 2005-2008, she left her mark on the promotion,...
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Michael W. Rickard II
- Jan 3, 2019
- 1 min
Remembering "Mean" Gene Okerlund
I was devastated to learn of the passing of "Mean" Gene Okerlund, wrestling's greatest stick man. No one conducted an interview like...
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Michael W. Rickard II
- Aug 13, 2018
- 1 min
8 Things You Didn't Know About "Ravishing" Rick Rude
Originally presented at Ten Bell Salute WWE Hall of Famer “Ravishing” Rick Rude was an amazing individual in and out of the ring....
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by Michael Rickard II
- Jun 25, 2018
- 1 min
The Life and Death of ECW Legend John Kronus
George Caiazzo went from bouncing unruly nightclub patrons to bouncing opponents in the ring as John Kronus, one-half of ECW’s famous tag...
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by Michael Rickard II
- Jun 18, 2018
- 1 min
Chris Duffy: A Small Star Who Shined Bright.
As we’ve seen with profiles of wrestlers such as Chase Tatum and Mike Bell, not every wrestler gets to be a main eventer, but even...
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by Michael Rickard II
- Jun 11, 2018
- 1 min
The Shocking Death of Japanese Legend Mitsuharu Misawa
Japan has produced many extraordinary performers, but few can compare to Mitsuharu Misawa, a phenomenal worker who knew how to change his...
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Michael W Rickard II
- Jun 4, 2018
- 1 min
Jack Brisco: Wrestling's Native American Hero and NWA Champion
Native American wrestlers are as old as the sport, but few (if any) can compare to the career of Jack Brisco. National Wrestling Alliance...
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Michael W Rickard II
- May 4, 2018
- 1 min
Remembering Bruno Sammartino
"The Living Legend" more than lived up to the hyperbole surrounding his life and his career. Join me as I look back on my memories of...
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Michael W Rickard II
- May 1, 2018
- 1 min
16 Wrestlers Who Died in the Ring
The world of wrestling is one where matches are scripted and the action is simulated. Nonetheless, wrestlers have died in the ring. Here...
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Michael W Rickard II
- Apr 20, 2018
- 1 min
The Mighty Mountain: Remembering "Haystacks" Calhoun
Wrestling has a considerable number of big men in the squared circle today, but once upon a time, giants were a rare sighting. One big...
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Michael Rickard II
- Jan 25, 2018
- 1 min
"Stan Stasiak and His Brief Moment at the Top of the Wrestling Industry."
Join me for another article on the life and death of one of professional wrestling's many stars, courtesy of the website Ten Bell Salute....
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Michael Rickard II
- Jan 23, 2018
- 1 min
"Wrestling's Original 'Nature Boy': Buddy Rogers."
Join me for another article on the life and death of one of professional wrestling's many stars, courtesy of the website Ten Bell Salute....
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Michael Rickard II
- Jan 18, 2018
- 1 min
"Life and Death in Montreal: The Career of Dino Bravo."
Join me for another article on the life and death of one of professional wrestling's many stars, courtesy of the website Ten Bell Salute....
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Michael Rickard II
- Jan 16, 2018
- 1 min
"The Rowdy Life of 'Captain Redneck' Dick Murdoch."
Join me for another article on the life and death of one of professional wrestling's many stars, courtesy of the website Ten Bell Salute....
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Michael Rickard II
- Dec 8, 2017
- 1 min
"The Amazing Wrestling Life of Andy Kaufman."
I don't normally collaborate with writers, but I'm please to announce I worked with Ten Bell Salute's webmaster Ryan O'Connor on this...
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