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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

How's this for a Throwback Thursday!

Not to be confused with the legendary Dallas Sportatorium, this event unfolded inside the Beaumont Sportatorium — a Gulf Coast battleground that carried its own rhythm, its own crowd, and its own place in Texas wrestling lore.

On this night, Beaumont hosted an All Star Program that blended regional standouts with nationally recognized talent, offering fans a card that was as dynamic as it was unpredictable.

Headlining the evening, Crazy Luke Graham squared off with Pedro Morales, a compelling clash with unhinged brawling and rising technical precision. It’s the kind of matchup that reflects an era in transition, where styles were evolving and new stars were beginning to emerge.

The undercard added even more texture to the night:

A semifinal tag team contest featuring The Amazing Zuma & Pepe Gomez

Appearances from names like The Golden Terror, Danny McShane, Indian Joe, and Jerry Miller

All of it played out before a local crowd that made the Beaumont Sportatorium feel electric in its own right — smaller than Dallas, perhaps, but no less significant to the fabric of Texas wrestling.

🎟️ With tickets priced between $1.25 and $2.25, this was wrestling built for the people — loud, accessible, and unforgettable.

The month is almost over but we're not done celebrating the amazing individuals who helped pave the way for other black superstars.

Behind the humor of today's feature, R-Truth, was one of the most enduring careers of this generation.

Visit the link in our bio or www.experiencewrestling.com/black-wrestling-legends , for deeper context and a historic match against Ken Shamrock.

This is part of the lineage.

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

Today's bonus feature, Victoria Crawford, navigated eras of change with poise in a division that rarely allowed Black women to simply exist on their own terms.

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.

She is part of the lineage.

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

Today's feature, Mercedes Moné, showed that ownership of identity was the mission, not the byproduct.

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.

She is part of the lineage.

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

Today's feature, Bianca Belair's power, pride and presence reshaped what a champion looks like.

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 on our website.

Joy became resistance, and positivity became championship-level defiance with today's feature, The New Day.

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 on our website.

Today's feature, Naomi, used movement, rhythm, and individuality to turn her entrance into a statement.

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.

She is part of the lineage.

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

Longevity became the statement when strength was no longer the whole story for today's feature, Mark Henry.

Full 6-page 2011 article available online. 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.

Are you ready?! The weekend bell is about to ring!

Here are just a few of the wrestling events happening over the next few days.
📍Dallas, TX - Felix International Wrestling - February 21
📍Corpus Christi, TX - Texas Wrestling Cartel - February 21
📍Arlington, TX - DFW All-Pro - February 22
📍Austin, TX - New Texas Pro - February 22
📍San Antonio, TX - Dogg Pound - February 22
Full events calendar (updated weekly): experiencewrestling.com/events

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

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

Today's feature, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, proved that charisma didn't just elevate a career, it reshaped the industry's ceiling.

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.

Texas built her. The division sharpened her.

This Gimmick Autopsy examines the discipline, growth, and competitive edge of Mystii Marks.

Full case file now live on the blog at ExperienceWrestling.com

Interested in submitting your own Gimmick Autopsy or want to recommend a wrestler for future examination? DM us

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

Today's feature, Jacqueline, broke barriers quietly, repeatedly and without asking permission.

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.

She is part of the lineage.

Our calendar is LOADED with Texas wrestling events and we want more! Drop your upcoming shows in the comments and we'll add them to the calendar.

Looking for a show near you? Go to our website and see what's hot this weekend!

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

From tag team excellence to unquestioned main event legitimacy today's feature, Booker T, continues to forge a path for the next generation.

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.

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

Long before legacies were inherited today's feature, Rocky Johnson's, was earned the hard way.

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, Ron Simmons, set a new standard. It wasn't just a title win, it was a line finally crossed.

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.

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

Today's feature, Thunderbolt Patterson, never separated wrestling from real life, and he refused to stay quiet in either.

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, Sweet Daddy Siki, was know for his unique style. Flamboyance wasn't a gimmick here, it was a declaration.

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.

Article Link: https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-expositor-sweet-daddy-the-tough-gu/190775223/

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

When wrestling was regional and reputation mattered most, today’s feature, "Sailor" Art Thomas', name carried weight.

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.

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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

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