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Gimmick Autopsy: Gorgeous George

Jan 203 min read

Goodbye 2025. Hello 2026. Cue the bell.

Jan 132 min read

The Campaign and the Squared Circle: When "Just Say No" Met Pro Wrestling

Jan 92 min read

The Roots of The Ring: Artifact & Myth

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Painted limestone group: two figures wrestling. © The Trustees of the British Museum

Experience Wrestling is a non-profit dedicated to preserving the history of professional wrestling. We collect and safeguard oral histories, artifacts, and archival materials while promoting research and education around wrestling's cultural impact.

Through our community initiative, The Second Rope, we make wrestling history more accessible - connecting fans, families, and researchers to the stories that shaped the sport and the people behind it.

Preserving History & Building Community

A non-profit organization for Independent Professional Wrestling

Each day this month, we’re highlighting an influential Black figure in professional wrestling history.

Today’s feature, Luther Lindsay, was respected by peers, feared by opponents and too often overlooked by history.

Visit the link in our bio or www.experiencewrestling.com/black-wrestling-legends , for deeper context and a classic match connected to today’s spotlight.

This is part of the lineage.

Each day this month, we’re highlighting an influential Black figure in professional wrestling history.

Today’s feature, Ernie Ladd, has made numerous contributions culturally and professionally, preserved through artifacts, documentation, and lived experience.

His size made headlines, but his intelligence shaped locker rooms.

Visit the link in our bio, www.experiencewrestling.com/black-wrestling-legends , for deeper context and a classic match connected to today’s spotlight.

This is part of the lineage.

Each day this month, we’re highlighting an influential Black figure in professional wrestling history.

Today’s feature, Bearcat Wright, has made numerous contributions culturally and professionally, preserved through artifacts, documentation, and lived experience.

He was a champion in an era that rarely allowed Black men to be framed as such.

Visit the link in our bio for deeper context and a classic match connected to today’s spotlight.

This is part of the lineage.

Today we begin a daily series highlighting influential Black figures in professional wrestling history, starting with Bobo Brazil, a true trailblazer whose impact was felt well before wrestling had a national stage.

Each day this month, we’ll spotlight one legacy, paired with an artifact and context drawn from the historical record, not just memory.

You can find a deeper look at each figure on our website, including a link to a classic match from today’s spotlight.

This is history worth preserving.
This is part of the lineage.

www.experiencewrestling.com/black-wrestling-legends

After an icy week, the weekend bell is about to ring!

Here are just a few of the wrestling events happening over the next few days.
📍 Arlington, TX - VIP Wrestling - January 30
📍 Bedford, TX - MPX Wrestling - January 30
📍 Port Isabel, TX - Lucha Libre By The Bay 9 - January 31
📍Austin, TX - Borracho Pro - February 1

Full events calendar (updated weekly): experiencewrestling.com/events

Know about a show coming up? Send it our way.

Before sports entertainment had a name, Gorgeous George had a vision.

This Gimmick Autopsy looks at the man who turned reaction into currency and changed wrestling forever.

Read the full autopsy on the blog. 🌸

The weekend bell is about to ring.

Here are just a few of the wrestling events happening over the next few days.

📍 River Oaks, TX - DFW All Pro - January 16
📍 Bedford, TX - MPX Wrestling - January 16
📍 Corpus Christi, TX - Texas Wrestling Cartel - January 17
📍Houston, TX - Coliseo Houston - January 18

Full events calendar (updated weekly): experiencewrestling.com/events

Know about a show coming up? Send it our way.

This ad reflects a critical moment in early-1990s World Wrestling Federation history. Facing scrutiny over steroid use and other controversies, the company leaned into the “Just Say No” campaign to reinforce its family-friendly image.

Learn more about how, as an artifact, this piece reflects how wrestling responded to cultural pressure, using its performers not just as entertainers, but as public-facing symbols during a moment of real crisis.

Visit our bio for links to the blog and digital collection

📢 Texas Wrestling Community!

Got an upcoming wrestling event in Texas? Drop the details in the comments or DM us the show flyer - we're keeping the ultimate calendar of wrestling shows across the state.

Check out our website and help us make it so no one ever misses a suplex-worthy showdown! www.thesecondrope.org

#TexasWrestling #SupportTexasWrestling #SupportIndieWrestling #TheSecondRope

TGIF! 🎉 Time to trade spreadsheets for suplexes! 🤼‍♂️ Check out our updated calendar of independent Texas wrestling shows and get ready for a weekend of action-packed entertainment. 💥 It's not too late to join tonight's fun! Share your shows with us in the comments or by email and help us fill out the calendar for the year.

www.thesecondrope.org/events

#TGIF #Wrestling #WeekendVibes

Come on in! Check out our museum and watch an incredible show ✨️ Happy Anniversay @matwarprowrestling

We're BACK and excited to share incredible Texas wrestling! Our website calendar is officially updated, so check it out at www.thesecondrope.org/events

Want to share your wrestling event with us? Drop a comment below or send a DM and let us know!

And if you're looking for some excitement in Fort Worth this weekend, come see our museum this Friday at the @matwarprowrestling event! Let's make some memories together.

#TexasWrestling #WrestlingFan #WrestlingMuseum #MatWarPro #BackInTheGame #WrestlingCommunity

We're so excited the museum is finally on the road. More updates still need to be completed, but we love the outcome so far. Special thanks to our contributors @ihwetx @uncannyatx @texasdamo @pulverphotography ... more thanks to come. But for now, we're enjoying #FreedomFest

We're all set up at Black Fairie Magic and ready for an incredible night! If you're not here, you're missing out on some @uncannyatx magic ✨️

School is back in session! What better way to celebrate students being back in school (or blow off some steam after that uptick in morning traffic) than an action-packed wrestling show! Check out these incredible events happening across the state of TX. You can find us this Saturday in Austin with @uncannyatx 🔥! Stop by and talk wrestling history with us!

Did we miss a show? Let us know!

#ProfessionalWrestling #TexasWrestling #LiveShows #SupportTexasWrestling

There's still one week left to sponsor the launch of The Second Rope Professional Wrestling Museum! For as little as $100, you can have an impact on our collections and continued outreach. We're counting down the days to our first appearance, and your support will help guarantee the museum's success! DM us or visit our website today...

#ProfessionalWrestlingHistory #SupportTexasWrestling #TheSecondRope

Summer is coming to an end, and a new school year is ready to begin! Looking for some back to school fun?! Here are a few exciting events happening across Texas.

Did we miss a show? Let us know!

#IndependentWrestling #TexasEvents #LiveShows #SupportTexasWrestling

Time is running out to support our inaugural season⏰ For as little as $100, you can become a sponsor of the FIRST EVER traveling Professional Wrestling History Museum. Your sponsorship includes passes to visit the museum when we come to your city. Visit our website today! Sponsorships close August 15th.

Last night's @matwarprowrestling show was a blast! It's not often we have this many directors in one place. Did you miss the news? @hildalamuneca is our newest Director ❤️‍🔥 Can't wait to see what she brings to the community.

July is almost over but not the summer fun! Check out these incredible shows happening across Texas to find your weekend treat. Did we miss a show? Let us know!

#IndependentWrestling #LiveShows #TexasWrestling #WeekendFun #ProfessionalWrestling

Can you believe we're halfway through July already!? Let's keep that summer momentum going with these awesome shows.

Did we miss a show? Let us know in the comments, and we'll get it added to our calendar. Promotions, if you send us your full calendar, we'll never miss your shows on the website.

#TexasWrestling #LiveShows #IndependentWrestling

Looking for some excitement this week?! Texas is packed with some of the best wrestling across the state. Check out these upcoming shows to find something near you!

#SupportTexasWrestling #IndependentWrestling #LiveShows #WeekendEntertainment

Did you miss Saturday's interview with our president, Milaun Murry , & DL Elliott 👀? Check out this clip to learn about the upcoming museum! Watch the full interview on our page.

#IndependentWrestling #TexasWrestling #ProfessionalWrestling #WrestlingHistory #WrestlingMuseum

Want to support the launch of The Second Rope Professional Wrestling Museum? Help us spread the word and invite your friends to like our page ❤️

Sponsorships for the upcoming season are available on our website. Message us for details

It's the last weekend of June 🥳 Check out all of these incredible shows happening across Texas. We're running out of room on our weekly calendars and that gets us pumped! If you attend any of these amazing shows, share some of your fan photos with us to be preserved in our collections.

Did we miss a show? Let us know so we can add it to the calendar...

#TexasWrestling #LiveShows #WeekendEntertainment #FamilyFriendly #IndependentWrestling

📢 New items added to the collections!

Check out a few of the incredible prints of The Wrestler recently added to our collections courtesy of Jaime Pina, via @og_lone_star ! Stop by their page and see the other incredible items they have to offer!

With prints dating back to the early 1960s, they highlight the riveting San Antonio wrestling scene of years past. We can't wait to showcase the full set this fall at the museum's launch!

Do you have a piece of wrestling history you'd like to share with the community? Message us!

#TheSecondRope #ProfessionalWrestlingHistory #ProfessionalWrestlingMuseum #TexasWrestling

Texas is the place to be for some of the best Live Independent Professional Wrestling! Need to find a show to attend? Check out these incredible live events happening this weekend across the state... Check out our website www.thesecondrope.org for more Professional Wrestling events in Texas.

Did we miss an event? Let us know and we'll get it added to the calendar.

#ProfessionalWrestling #IndependentWrestling #LiveShows #TexasWrestling #FamilyFriendly

Thank you to everyone who has reached out interested in sponsoring the museum and to those who have already contributed 🙏🏾 We look forward to recognizing you in the Fall 2024 Exhibit program! The museum aims to further the mission of the organization with these primary goals:

1) Educate the public on the history & culture of Professional Wrestling
2) Preserve the history of Independent Professional Wrestling in Texas
3) Raise awareness about the amazing Independent Promotions across Texas to mainstream wrestling fans

Our sponsor packages are now live on the website for easier access at thesecondrope.org/sponsor. The success of this museum relies completely on the support from the community and the promotions that we aim to represent. We greatly appreciate shares and helping us spread the word about our mission.

🛠 Work is Underway! Opening Fall 2024! 🛠

With exhibits featuring artifacts from the era of the Gold Dust Trio, the Von Erichs & Paul Boesch and displays highlighting the artistry of modern Texas wrestlers, The Second Rope Museum aims to be a historical monument to this incredible industry.

Want to support the museum? Like, share & follow!

Want to sponsor the museum's launch? Sponsorships help cover build and acquisition costs. Message us for details.

#TheSecondRope #TexasWrestling #ProfessionalWrestling #WrestlingHistory #IndependentWrestling #WrestlingMuseum

How much do you know about the history of wrestling in Houston, TX? Take a quick trip with us to the past to give you a small taste of the city's rich history. From the Sigel brothers to Paul Boesch to present day promotions, Houston weaves an incredible story worth telling.

What Texas wrestling history should we cover next?

#TexasWrestling #WrestlingHistory #ProfessionalWrestling #TexasHistory

It's another weekend jam packed with exciting events across Texas! Don't miss out on the fun.

Did we miss a show? Let us know and we'll get it added to the calendar.

#IndependentWrestling #TexasWrestling #LiveWrestling #LiveShows #FamilyFriendly #TexasWeekend #ProfessionalWrestling

One of the easiest ways to document first account experiences in professional wrestling for preservation is through reviews! Check out some of our past posts about shows and personal experiences across Texas. Want to contribute to this historical collective by writing about shows you attend? Let us know!

https://www.thesecondrope.org/blog

#TexasWrestling #WrestlingHistory #Preservation

What are you getting into this week?! Promotions across Texas are staying busy and keeping fans entertained this summer ☀️ Check out these awesome shows happening this weekend!

Did we miss a show? Let us know, and we'll add it to the calendar.

#TexasWrestling #TexasEvents #LiveShows #IndependentWrestling

Summer Break is here and Texas is ready with the 🔥 If you're looking for an exciting and family-friendly way to bring in June, don't miss these incredible shows across the state! Did we miss an event? Let us know so we can add it to the calendar.

Want to support Experience Wrestling? Join our online community, The Second Rope!

#TexasWrestling #IndependentWrestling #SummerEvents #LiveShows #LiveWrestling #FamilyFriendly

We had another great night talking wrestling history at last night's @matwarprowrestling show! The room was packed, the energy was high, and the matches were 🔥

Don't miss their next show in July, and follow these two for some hardcore action!

This Memorial Day weekend is absolutely packed! Find a show near you and support Texas wrestling! Are we missing a show? Let us know, and we'll add it to the calendar.

#TexasWrestling #LiveEntertainment #ProfessionalWrestling

Take a moment to learn about the rise and tragedy of the first great heel of American professional wrestling, The Terrible Turk, with excerpts from news articles published in 1898.

“I do nothing but wrestle. Just as there is only one sun in the sky, so there is only one Yusuf in wrestling.” - Yusuf Ismail

#WrestlingHistory #WrestlingInTheArchives #History #TheTerribleTurk

We know we've been focused on the community building side of things, but we haven't forgotten our mission to encourage more conversations around professional wrestling history.

Take a couple of minutes to learn about an important predecessor to Professional Wrestling, Catch-As-Catch-Can...

#TexasWrestling #TexasWrestlingHistory #History #CatchWrestling

Our events calendar has been updated with some incredible shows as we prepare to welcome the Texas Summer. Check out these promotions this weekend! Missed a show? Let us know in the comments and we'll get it added.

#TexasWrestling #LiveShows #Wrestling

Another exciting week of wrestling is upon us! Check out these incredible shows and let us know in the comments what other events are happening across Texas.

Want to catch our traveling history display? We'll be in San Antonio at the Branded Outlaw #HotMessInMay show this Saturday. Stop by the display and talk wrestling history with us!

#TexasWrestling #LiveShows #IndependentWrestling #FamilyFun

Texas weather is heating up, and so is our incredible wrestling scene! Check out these fun shows this weekend. We KNOW there are many more events happening across the state, and sometimes they're hard to find. Drop them in the comments or DM us so we can help spread the word.

#SupportTexasWrestling

We're getting our calendar up to date with the amazing shows happening across Texas! Check out the exciting events for this weekend. Missing a show on our calendar? Let us know so we can spread the word.

Visit our website thesecondrope.org

If you're not spending your weekend cheering on Texas Wrestling, you're missing out on electrifying entertainment. Don't miss out on the adrenaline rush of a lifetime!

Drop upcoming Texas shows in the comments!

#SupportTexasWrestling

Want to support the work we do? The easiest way is to create a FREE account and join our online community. Help us reach our membership goal and expand the services that we offer!

#SupportTexasWrestling

Sending huge thanks to @newtexaspro for having us last night! The show was amazing, and the stunning NWA World Women's Tag Team Champions Danni Bee & Charity King graced our display with their presence 🖤

We love to see fans taking photos of the display, starting conversations, and getting engaged with the industry's history. DM us to have the display at your upcoming show.

This weekend is packed with incredible shows and it's not too late to get your tickets! Kick off your spring break in the best way possible, showstopping wrestling...

Join our website (link in bio) to stay up to date on wrestling across the state!

#SupportTexasWrestling

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