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Fresno Wrestling Community Remembers Mean Gene Okerlund

Mean Gene Okerlund, the tuxedo-clad wrestling personality, passed away at the age of 76, the WWE announced Wednesday (Jan. 2). For decades, Okerlund served as the preeminent pitchman, interviewer, and wrestling show host for the AWA, WWF, and WCW. Whether it was a big TV event, or just an interview hyping...

Pro Wrestling's Most Iconic Moment Happened in Fresno 20 Years Ago. And It Featured Mike Tyson

The fate of the WWE turned in one moment, 20 years ago this Friday (Jan. 19) in the middle of a Fresno ring. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin confronted “Iron” Mike Tyson in an iconic moment on the iconic wrestling TV show “Monday Night Raw.” The result skyrocketed Austin to the...

Pro Wrestling’s Most Iconic Moment Happened in Fresno 20 Years Ago. And It Featured Mike Tyson

The fate of the WWE turned in one moment, 20 years ago this Friday (Jan. 19) in the middle of a Fresno ring. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin confronted “Iron” Mike Tyson in an iconic moment on the iconic wrestling TV show “Monday Night Raw.” The result skyrocketed Austin to the...

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