Hawk and Hanson: The Blond Bombers
An article by Mike Mooneyham (1997) NOTE: Rip “The Profile” Hawk and Big Swede Hanson formed what many wrestling authorities consider to be the greatest team in pro wrestling history. In the first part of a series, Hanson reflects on his life in the business and his new life outside the squared circle. Swede Hanson [...]
Jake Roberts And The Gospel
An article by Mike Mooneyham (1997) To believe the Gospel is to proclaim it. And that’s exactly what some of pro wrestling’s top stars are doing. In the pro wrestling business, where storylines and angles are all part of the show, spreading the “Good News” may seem to be as foreign as a competent referee. [...]
The Rise And Fall Of Jake Roberts
An article by Mike Mooneyham (1997) Jake “The Snake” Roberts rose to the top of the wrestling profession and basked in a spotlight reserved for an elite few. But along with that lofty position in the business came the fame, money and temptation that led to his near-fatal descent. Roberts, who fought an out-of-the-ring battle [...]