We step away from out usual discussion of comic history to take a look at...wrestling history!

What does pro wrestling have to do with comic books? Not much other than the fact that a lot of comic book fans are also long time fans of professional wrestling. And when I say long time fans, I do mean LONG TIME. I have been watching wrestling on and off since I was 5. The lifestyle in wrestling today is a far cry from the world that existed in the past. The culture of professional wrestling has changed dramatically and what exists today is so far removed from what had existed in prior eras that there is virtually no similarities between the two. However, there is an enormous interest in wrestling nostalgia as more and more people are discovering the wonderful world of classic wrestling. Whether you have access to the excellent WWE 24/7 channel or you simply like watching the old classic bouts that have made their way to YouTube (including rare 8mm films from the 1970s) renewed interest in classic matches has expanded greatly.

There is also a great deal of renewed interest in the glorious history or professional wrestling which was at one time destined to be a lost history. However, thanks to the popularity of various books on the subject or professional wrestling and several interview DVDs, a great deal of the behind the scenes history has been preserved.

This brings us to 57Talk.com which is a tremendous resource for professional wrestling history and interviews.There truly are a number of tremendous interviews airing FOR FREE on this site and many of the interviews run upwards of 90 minutes. Currently, you can listen to stunning interviews with Buck Robely, Tommy Rich, Ricky Morton, The Great Mephisto, and my personal favorite from the early days Superstar Billy Graham. Check the site out and give it a listen. It is well worth it!