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Post by jimsteel on Mar 8, 2023 22:35:18 GMT -5
 TERRY MACHALEK WAS A CHAMPION OF CANADIAN WRESTLING WRITING AND PHOTOGRAPHY Terry Machalek Sr., who has died at the age of 76, was one of the greatest champions in promoting Canadian professional wrestling, ever. Whether he was writing letters to the editor complaining about wrestling coverage in his native Winnipeg, shooting posed photos and at ringside, publishing his newsletters, or just offering advice, Machalek was a key part of the Canadian scene for decades. For many, his Gettin’ Results and the subsequent award-winning Canadian Championship Wrestling newsletters were must-haves. Machalek cultivated a rich collection of contributors — many whom stayed friends for years — and laid out all the newspaper clippings and stories in a readable and fun way. The results were from all over the globe, and he sorted them out for readers … but his opening letters were often the highlight of CCW where he talked about his adventures shooting ringside for the American Wrestling Association or gave his opinions about the wrestling scene. CCW ceased publication in 1998, and had been very infrequent for the last years, as Machalek’s continually apologized for the delays. “It was the GOLD standard back then as each issue was gigantic,” wrote Wes Maidment on Facebook in April 2022. |
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Post by WTIC on Mar 12, 2023 11:05:53 GMT -5
 Hannibal TV on Youtube reporting the death of ARN ANDERSON's son: R.I.P., and my prayers go to Arn in this saddest of times... Todd C WTIC |
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Post by TTX on Mar 12, 2023 11:42:12 GMT -5
Very sad. RIP.
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Post by jimsteel on Mar 15, 2023 16:15:57 GMT -5
 Former wrestler Jeff Gaylord passed away at 64 |
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Post by Gunslinger on Mar 15, 2023 16:47:57 GMT -5
Former wrestler Jeff Gaylord passed away at 64 One of Shawn Michaels' knights at Survivor Series 1993. |
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Post by TTX on Mar 15, 2023 17:24:33 GMT -5
RIP Jeff.
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Post by jimsteel on Mar 19, 2023 23:47:05 GMT -5
 Referee Sean Patrick O'Brien (SPO) Passes Away AT 34 Unfortunately, the independent wrestling world lost one of its beloved members as referee Sean Patrick O'Brien, aka SPO, passed away on March 17, 2023. |
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Post by Gunslinger on Mar 20, 2023 9:34:02 GMT -5
Referee Sean Patrick O'Brien (SPO) Passes Away AT 34 Unfortunately, the independent wrestling world lost one of its beloved members as referee Sean Patrick O'Brien, aka SPO, passed away on March 17, 2023. Anyone know if this was a car accident or what? I know he refereed a match the night before. |
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Post by jimsteel on Mar 20, 2023 10:24:50 GMT -5
No cause of death announced yet Referee Sean Patrick O'Brien (SPO) Passes Away AT 34 Unfortunately, the independent wrestling world lost one of its beloved members as referee Sean Patrick O'Brien, aka SPO, passed away on March 17, 2023. Anyone know if this was a car accident or what? I know he refereed a match the night before. |
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Post by TTX on Mar 20, 2023 10:43:40 GMT -5
RIP to him.
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