Hackenschmidt was known by the nickname of the Russian Lion and was a wrestler and a strongman, born on August 1, 1877, in Dorpat, Estonia, now Tartu, and is regarded as the first World Heavyweight Wrestling Champion. He won the world title in 1905 and went down in history as one of the greatest athletes … Read more
Afa Anoa’i was a Samoan American professional wrestler, born on November 21, 1943, and best known as one half of the legendary tag team The Wild Samoans alongside his brother Sika. A WWE Hall of Famer and patriarch of the famous Anoa’i wrestling family, he passed away on August 16, 2024, at the age of … Read more
Red Velvet is an American professional wrestler whose real name is Stephanie M. Cardona. Born on June 3, 1992, the Red Velvet wrestler is 34 years old in 2026 and stands 5 feet 1 inch tall (155 cm). A dancer turned grappler, she rose to fame in All Elite Wrestling and is a two-time ROH … Read more
Joe Tessitore is an American sportscaster, born on January 1, 1971, which makes him 55 years old in 2026. Full name Joseph William Tessitore, he is best known as the lead boxing play-by-play voice for Top Rank Boxing on ESPN, a longtime college football announcer, and, since 2024, a WWE commentator. His booming, dramatic style … Read more
kylie rae is an American professional wrestler whose real name is Briana Rae Sparrey. Born on August 25, 1992, she is 33 years old in 2026 and stands 5 feet 5 inches tall (165 cm), weighing around 138 pounds (63 kg). Famous for her beaming, fan-friendly persona that earned her the nickname Smiley, she has … Read more
Kazuchika Okada is a Japanese professional wrestler, born on November 8, 1987, which makes him 38 years old in 2026, and he stands 6 feet 3 inches tall (191 cm) while weighing around 107 kilograms (236 pounds). Widely regarded as one of the greatest wrestlers of his generation, Okada built his legend in New Japan … Read more
Three charismatic, ruthless women who turned being the villains into an art form, and carried the watchability of an entire promotion on their backs. Las Toxicas are the most dominant women’s stable in Lucha Libre AAA, a trio beloved by critics and hated by babyfaces in equal measure. This is the complete guide: who the … Read more
Long before The Rock became the most electrifying man in sports entertainment, there was the High Chief, a tattooed Samoan warrior whose very presence commanded respect. Peter Maivia was a trailblazing professional wrestler, the grandfather of Dwayne Johnson, and a founding patriarch of the greatest family dynasty in wrestling history. This is his complete story: … Read more
She was born into the most powerful family in professional wrestling, the granddaughter of the man who built WWE into a global empire. Aurora Rose Levesque is the eldest daughter of WWE legends Triple H and Stephanie McMahon, and a member of the legendary McMahon wrestling dynasty. This guide explains who she is, her famous … Read more
TNA Wrestling is owned by Anthem Sports & Entertainment, a Canadian media company based in Toronto. Despite constant speculation, it is not owned by WWE. The question of who owns TNA Wrestling has a simple headline answer and a more interesting story behind it, from the Jarrett family who founded it, through the Dixie Carter … Read more