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The Wrestling Archives

The Wrestling Archives

By: Rich Sigwald and Tim Hackman
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 Two nerdy librarians aim to preserve the art form that is Professional Wrestling by watching old shows and discussing their place in the lore. They also interview wrestlers and wrestling personalities to share their story and have conversations on topics relating to the pro wrestling community.Rich Sigwald and Tim Hackman Combat Sports & Self-Defense Wrestling
Episodes
  • Dr. David L. Shabazz: Pro Wrestling's Black World Champions

    Dr. David L. Shabazz: Pro Wrestling's Black World Champions
    Sep 15 2025

    Tim and Rich welcomed David L. Shabazz to the show. He is an award-winning writer, author, educator, speaker and recording artist. He is author of four books: Public Enemy Number One, Discover Your Gold Mind, and co-author of Dolemite: The Story of Rudy Ray Moore and the newly released Pro Wrestling's Black World Champions, both with his late brother Julian.
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    53 mins
  • The Loss of Hulk Hogan & More

    The Loss of Hulk Hogan & More
    Jul 28 2025

    We lost the living icon, Hulk Hogan (1953-2025). We discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of the legend Hulk Hogan and the flaws of the man who portrayed him, Terry Bollea. We discuss his imprint on the entertainment form that we adore and confront his downfalls.


    We also discuss the happenings of the Maryland and Virginia Indie scene as several friends of the show had a huge weekend. The events of Virginia Championship Wrestling's Liberty Lottery left as as speechless as Hogan did when he was the third man of the Outsiders July 7, 1996. George Pantas, Jerry Stephanitsis, we want answers!

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    35 mins
  • The WrestleMania 41 Preview

    The WrestleMania 41 Preview
    Apr 14 2025

    The annual tradition for Tim and Rich returns with their picks and whatever else is on their mind for the big weekend of WrestleMania 41, April 19 and 20 from Las Vegas, Nevada!

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    1 hr and 6 mins
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