Mark Long

The Plane Crash That Changed The Course Of History For Mid-Atlantic Wrestling

Mark LongOctober 4, 197501.4K views

October 4, 1975, Wilmington, North Carolina On October 4, 1975, five men boarded a private jet in Charlotte, North Carolina destined for Wilmington, North Carolina. David Crockett was the color commentator for NWA World Championship…

The Montreal Screwjob

Mark LongNovember 9, 199701.7K views

November 9, 1997, Montreal, Quebec, Canada The Montreal Screwjob was the most famous double-cross in professional wrestling history. The aftermath of it left one wrestler's career in a tailspin and one promotion on the way…

The Masked Marvel Appears At International Tournament

Mark LongDecember 7, 19150946 views

December 7, 1915, New York, New York When the 1915 New York International Wrestling Tournament started in the Manhattan Opera House, the public showed a tepid interest, despite many of the great wrestlers of the…

The International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Announces Induction Ceremony

Mark LongDecember 13, 20200636 views

The International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (IPWHF) announced its first-ever induction ceremony. The event will take place at the Desmond Hotel on August 28, 2021 in Albany, NY. The inaugural induction ceremony will include…

Randy Savage

Mark LongAugust 19, 202003.2K views

The Macho Man

Personalities

Mark LongMarch 2, 201904.9K views

The Stories Behind the Stars

Penny Banner

Mark LongJune 17, 202003.9K views

The Wrestling Bombshell

Owen Hart Dies In Tragic Stunt Gone Wrong

Mark LongMay 23, 199901.7K views

May 23, 1999, Kansas City, Missouri Owen Hart was, in many ways, the perfect person to be a professional wrestler. He was a member of the famous Hart wrestling family, and thus he was an…

Northeastern Territory

Mark LongApril 15, 202002.6K views

by Mark Long World Wide Wrestling Federation/Capitol Wrestling Corporation (a.k.a. "New York") OWNERS/PROMOTERS: Vincent J. McMahon (1952-1982) Joseph “Toots” Mondt (1957-1969) Phil Zacko (1969-1982) Robert Morella (1969-1982) Arnold Skaaland (1969-1982) Vincent K. McMahon (1982 - Present) STATES…

Mankind Defies Death At Hell in a Cell

Mark LongJune 28, 199802K views

June 28, 1998, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania When Mick Foley met the Undertaker at the 1998 King of the Ring co-main event, fans were prepared to witness a cage match between two of the toughest performers in…