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DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Podcast - Annual Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame Ballot Show! [Podcast]
Today is one of my most popular shows of the year where I run through the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame ballot. It is no secret that Dave Meltzer and I have not seen eye to eye recently. In keeping with the fact that I, as a pro wrestling historian for about 35 years, have opinions of my own not influenced by how many 'hot moves' a wrestler does. I'm not saying that is all the WON HOF is, but it can be biased. I'll give you my thoughts on this year's ballot as well and encourage you to come to your own conclusions.
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11-03-2026: Tonya’s Diner: Strawberry Shortcake Recipe [Recipe]
Tonya’s Diner continues its renovation with a new lip smacking Jinkies Twinkies Strawberry Shortcake recipe that your whole family will love!
11-02-2026: Free Weekly When It Was Cool Newsletter [Newsletter]
11-02-2026: 25 Classic TV Shows of the 1970s! A Complete When It Was Cool Guide! [Article]
11-01-2026: 1000 Hours Podcast - Life & Times of John McMahon Part 1 [Podcast]
10-31-2026: Revenge of DragonKing Dark - Halloween [Podcast]
10-30-2026: Wrestling With the Dawg Podcast - Mr. Reset and the Society of Turnbuckle & Bone [Podcast]
10-29-2026: The Ben Cooper, Inc. Halloween Costume Legacy! [Article]
Today's Retro Rewind: Captain America’s First 1970s Made for TV Movie [Article]
Take a trip back through the WIWC archives with our popular classic articles with a look back at a great retro made for TV movie with a totally different take on Captain America.
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