Acrylic and oil on 24″ x 24″ wood Ed Don George was one of the biggest stars of professional wrestling in the 1930s, which likely had nothing to do with him having three first names. Edward Nye George, Jr. was … Continue reading
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Earl Caddock
Acrylic and spray on 24″ x 24″ wood Earl Caddock was one of the biggest stars in the early days of professional wrestling, and was billed as the original man of 1000 holds. Caddock was born on February 27, 1888 … Continue reading
Mick Foley
Acrylic on 30″ x 40″ canvas There’s a warning about not meeting your heroes because they may let you down, but that could not be further from the truth with Mick Foley. Michael Francis Foley was born on June 7, … Continue reading
Ron R-Truth Killings
Acrylic on 24″ x 24″ wood Ron “R-Truth” Killings is a beloved part of modern professional wrestling, but also a pioneer within the sport. Ronald Aaron Killings was born on January 19, 1972 in Atlanta, Georgia. Young Killings dropped out … Continue reading
Dick Hutton
Acrylic on 24″ x 24″ wood Dick Hutton epitomized what a wrestling champion was seen as during his time in the squared circle. Richard ‘Dick’ Hutton was born on October 4, 1923 in Amarillo, Texas. During his childhood he and … Continue reading
Junkyard Dog
Acrylic on 24″ x 24″ wood The Junkyard Dog was a true trailblazer in his time and is easily one of the most beloved figures in the history of professional wrestling. Sylvester Ritter was born on December 13, 1952 in … Continue reading
Dick Beyer aka The Destroyer aka Doctor X
Spray, acrylic and charcoal on 24″ x 24″ wood Whether you knew him as The Destroyer of Doctor X or even his real name, Dick Beyer is a legend among legends in the world of professional wrestling. Born in 1930, … Continue reading
Classy Freddie Blassie
Acrylic, spray and paint marker on 24″ x 24″ wood Classy Freddie Blassie is my favorite kind of villain in the world of professional wrestling. Frederick Kenneth Blassie was born on February 8, 1918 in St. Louis, MO, the only … Continue reading
Bronko Nagurski
Acrylic and paint marker on 24″ x 24″ wood Bronko Nagurski is universally regarded as one of the greatest athletes of the last century, both on the gridiron and in the squared circle. Bronislau ‘Bronko’ Nagurski was born on November … Continue reading
Bobby Managoff
Acrylic on 24″ x 24″ wood Bobby Managoff was likely the first World Champion in professional wrestling history of Armenian descent. Robert Manoogian Jr was born in 1918 and was trained by his father, who once had a match against … Continue reading
Christian
Acrylic and paint marker on 24″ x 24″ wood The body of work put together by Christian is proof that effort and determination pay off. William Jason ‘Jay’ Reso was born 1973 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, and met his lifelong … Continue reading
Verne Gagne
Acrylic, spray and oil on 30″ x 40″ canvas Verne Gagne is one of the most important figures in the history of professional wrestling, whose contributions will continue to be felt for generations to come. Born 1926 in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, … Continue reading