Grim faced Antonio Rocca applies a back-breaker to heavyweight wrestling champion Lou Thesz to win the second fall at Griffith Stadium. Thesz had...
The Washington Redskins want to try out a 7-foot-4, 425-pound professional wrestler with the possibility of using him on their specialty teams....
Bobo Brazil flips champion Buddy Austin on his head guard in second fall action at the Olympic Auditorium. Austin took the first guard in first fall,...
Portrait of American professional wrestler Peter Sauer better known by the ring name Ray Steele, circa 1900.
This is how Champion Gus Sonnenberg, left, and Challenger Everett Marshall will square off in their World's Championship wrestling match at Wrigley's...
Professional wrestlers Australian Roy Heffernan and tag team partner Italian Australian Al Costello of the Fabulous Kangaroos pose for a portrait...
Professional wrestler Johnny Valentine poses for a portrait circa January, 1959 in New York, New York.
Professional wrestler Gorilla Monsoon of the United States poses for a portrait circa October, 1963 in New York, New York.
Professional wrestler Fritz Von Erich of the United States poses for a portrait circa October, 1963 in New York, New York.
Professional wrestler Buddy Rogers of the United States poses for a portrait circa July, 1961 in New York, New York. Rogers was a two-time world...
Professional wrestler Bearcat Wright of Jamaica poses for a portrait circa November, 1959 in New York, New York.
Joe Louis warns Don "Cowboy Rocky" Lee not to punch as the ex heavyweight champ made his debut here as a pro wrestler. The end came at 11 minutes of...
Professional wrestler Rocky Montero of the United States wrestles against Takachiho of Japan circa October, 1970 in Los Angeles, California.
Paul Heyman, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Roman Reigns look on following a fight against Cody Rhodes and Seth "Freakin" Rollins during Night One of...
Joe Louis is shown is his dressing room after his first venture as a pro wrestler proved successful. Louis defeated Don "Cowboy Rocky" Lee in 11...
Joe Louis is shown is his dressing room after his first venture as a pro wrestler proved successful. Louis defeated Don "Cowboy Rocky" Lee in 11...
Dr.Samuel Sheppard holds up a poster announcing his debut in professional wrestling, to be held August 9. The match will be held in Waverly, Ohio,...
Joe Louis is shown as autograph hunters converged on him after he defeated Don "Cowboy Rocky" Lee in his debut tonight as a pro wrestler.
Joe Louis used his old speciality two rights to the jaw to knock Don "Cowboy Rocky" Lee out of the ring and win his first bout as a pro wrestler....
Lakers' Magic Johnson can't believe his ears after being whistled for a foul against Mavericks' Rolando Blackman in a scene more like pro wrestling...
Paul Anderson an American weightlifter and power lifter and professional wrestler poses for a portrait circa 1960. Olympic gold medalist in...
The Sheik is pinned between the ropes by Bobo Brazil during one of their iconic rivalery matches, circa 1960.
The Sheik and his wife Joyce enter the ring before the beginning of the match against Bobo Brazil , circa 1960.
Haystacks Calhoun aka Haystack and William Calhoun in midair about to land on his opponent during a wrestling match circa 1955.
Portrait of English professional wrestler Martin Austin Ruane , who wrestled as Giant Haystacks, London, England, March 2, 1982.
Pro wrestler Steve Austin backstage at the 52nd Emmy Awards Show at the Shrine Auditorium, September 12, 1999 in Los Angeles, California.
Pro wrestler Steve Austin backstage at the 52nd Emmy Awards Show at the Shrine Auditorium, September 12, 1999 in Los Angeles, California.
Pro wrestler Steve Austin backstage at the 52nd Emmy Awards Show at the Shrine Auditorium, September 12, 1999 in Los Angeles, California.
Pro wrestler Steve Austin backstage at the 52nd Emmy Awards Show at the Shrine Auditorium, September 12, 1999 in Los Angeles, California.
Apartment House Wrestling, Wendy vs. Giselle. Photo shows Giselle and Wendy in action during their wrestling match in Los Angeles, California in...
Apartment House Wrestling, Wendy vs. Giselle. Photo shows Giselle with her knee on Wendy's back during their wrestling match in Los Angeles,...
Apartment House Wrestling, Wendy vs. Giselle. Photo shows Wendy and Giselle in action during their wrestling match in Los Angeles, California in...
Apartment House Wrestling, Wendy vs. Giselle. Photo shows Giselle and Wendy in action during their wrestling match in Los Angeles, California in...
Apartment House Wrestling, Wendy vs. Giselle. Photo shows Wendy pinning Giselle to the ground during their wrestling match in Los Angeles, California...
Apartment House Wrestling, Wendy vs. Giselle. Photo shows Wendy and Giselle in action during their wrestling match in Los Angeles, California in...
Apartment House Wrestling, Wendy vs. Giselle. Photo shows Giselle pulling Wendy's head back during their wrestling match in Los Angeles, California...
Apartment House Wrestling, Wendy vs. Giselle. Photo shows Wendy and Giselle in action during their wrestling match in Los Angeles, California in...
International Wrestling Title event featuring Hulk Hogan and Andre Giant. Pictured here is Hulk Hogan in the ring during there match in Montreal,...
International Wrestling Title event featuring Hulk Hogan and Andre Giant. Pictured here is Andre Giant referee and Hulk Hogan as they square off...
International Wrestling Title event featuring Hulk Hogan and Andre Giant. Pictured here is Andre Giant posing for the camera prior to the event in...
International Wrestling Title event featuring Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant. Pictured here is Hulk Hogan in mid air about to deliver a “elbow smash”...
International Wrestling Title event featuring Hulk Hogan and Andre Giant. Pictured here is Andre the Giant lifting Hulk Hogan to perform a “suplex”...
Professional wrestler Walter Paul Sieber, aka Waldo Von Erich of Canada poses for a portrait circa January, 1964 in New York, New York.
Professional wrestler Benny "The Mummy" Ramirez of the United States stands in the ring circa May, 1962 in New York, New York.
Professional wrestler Skull Murphy of the United States poses for a portrait circa September, 1960 in New York, New York.
Professional wrestler Ray Stevens of the United States poses for a portrait circa November, 1962 in New York, New York.
Professional wrestler Ray Stevens of the United States poses for a portrait circa November, 1962 in New York, New York.
Professional wrestler Pat O'Connor of New Zealand poses for a portrait circa March, 1963 in New York, New York. O'Connor held the AWA World...
Professional wrestler Nick Kozak of Canada poses for a portrait circa April, 1963 in New York, New York.
Professional wrestler Ron Reed of the United States poses for a portrait circa August, 1964 in New York, New York.
Professional wrestler Lou Thesz of the United States poses for a portrait circa December, 1962 in New York, New York.
Professional American wrestler Johnny Valentine wrestles against American wrestler Bulldog Brower circa 1965 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Professional wrestler Johnny Valentine poses for a portrait circa January, 1959 in New York, New York.
Professional wrestler Don Leo Jonathan of the United States poses for a portrait circa March, 1959 in New York, New York.
