WWF Archives - GV Wire

The Rock Says It Doesn’t Matter Who You Think Is At the Top of This List

February 27, 2019

As Black History Month wraps up, here is a list of my Top 10 Black Wrestlers since 1980. Why 1980? That’s the decade I became a wrestling fan. Opinion David Taub This list is subjective and from the perspective of a white, California-bred ...

Photo combination of Man Gene Okerlund (1942-2019)

Fresno Wrestling Community Remembers Mean Gene Okerlund

David Taub

January 2, 2019

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 wrestl...

Hardcore Wrestling: It All Started with ECW 25 Years Ago

David Taub

April 5, 2018

Twenty-five years ago, a wrestling revolution started on a regional sports cable station. “Eastern Championship Wrestling” debuted on SportsChannel Philadelphia on April 6, 1993. The flagship one-hour show f...

Reigns Reigns at WWE Fresno

David Taub

February 12, 2018

Opinion David Taub Like hockey, watching the WWE is a much better experience live than it is on TV. This proved true for the thousands of Fresno fans attending the latest pro wrestling card at the Save Mart Center Sunday night (Feb. 11). T...

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

David Taub

January 17, 2018

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...

One of Fresno’s Most Interesting People is Former Pro Wrestler

David Taub

September 20, 2017

The WWE stops in Fresno on Saturday night (Sept. 23) at the Save Mart Center and mega-stars such as John Cena and Roman Reigns will headline the show. Now, Darrell Nickel isn't a household name, but he knows...

Linda McMahon on WWE Life

David Taub

May 8, 2017

While Linda McMahon is now part of President Donald Trump's cabinet, she cannot divorce herself from her time as the head of WWE. While she may be best known for her time in front of the camera, involving herself in storylines using revolving around her hus...

Trump Steps up Attack on Black Lawmaker, Calls Him 'Racist'

Critic of Israel’s Treatment of Palestinians Speaks in Fresno

Fresno Unified Trustees to Vote on Pay Raise — for Themselves

Children’s Hospital Goes All in With 128-Bed Mental Health Unit

CA College Students Shell Out $2K a Month for Housing, Books, Food Alone

Slatic Opponents Looking for Cash to Fuel Recall Campaign

Behind Newsom’s Break with Democrats on Environmental ‘Trump Insurance’ Bill

Why Community-Owned Grocery Stores Like Co-Ops Are the Best Recipe for Revitalizing Food Deserts

Take a Tour of Fresno's Raphio Chocolate Factory

Cougar Goes Inside California House, Lies Down in Bathroom

Boxing Champ Ramirez Emotional at Statue Unveiling

49ers Return Home After Successful Road Trip to Start Season

Foster Youth Need More Than Education to Build a Stable Life

Walters: Newsom Bucks His Party on Water

CA College Students Shell Out $2K a Month for Housing, Books, Food Alone

Walters: Housing Action Just Half-a-Loaf

NW Fresno Council Candidates Clash Over Police, Homeless

Can You Hear Us Now? Give the GV Wire ‘Listen’ Feature a Try.

District 2 Candidates Weigh in on Homeless, Police, Potholes

California’s Worsening Wildfires, Explained

Democrats' Internal Battle Over Health Care Goes Back Decades

Vow to Ban Assault Weapons Gives O’Rourke Debate Breakout

Democratic Debate: Top 2020 Contenders Finally on the Same Stage

Debate Offers Harris Chance to Regain Momentum in 2020 Race

The Rock Says It Doesn’t Matter Who You Think Is At the Top of This List

Fresno Wrestling Community Remembers Mean Gene Okerlund

Hardcore Wrestling: It All Started with ECW 25 Years Ago

Reigns Reigns at WWE Fresno

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

One of Fresno’s Most Interesting People is Former Pro Wrestler

Linda McMahon on WWE Life

Tagged WWF