10 Wrestling Facts We Didn't Know Last Week

Imagine if plans hadn't been nixed for that Exploding Barbed-Wire Match in WWE...

The 'American Dream' Dusty Rhodes may have passed away, but it's say to say the legendary grappler still lives long in the memory. Something Rhodes was well-known for was making an impact. Despite not having a look which immediately screamed, 'wrestling superstar', the man went on to become one of the most beloved names in pro wrestling history. Latterly before his death, Dusty worked mainly at the WWE Performance Center. It was there that the 'Dream' worked with many young talents who would go on to be part of the NXT roster. Some incredibly kind words aimed towards a fledgling WWE Diva are explored here. The aim of this article is to provide wrestling fans with 10 different facts that weren't exactly common knowledge last week. In the wrestling world, the wheel is ever-turning, and it's fascinating to see new facts come to light. Dusty Rhodes isn't the only person examined. There's also a startling story from another WWE Hall Of Famer, regarding a match which would have been a true first for the company. In addition, find out which women were credited with changing perception of WWE Divas over a decade ago. Other facts include insight on why Jake Roberts carried a snake to ringside with him, and shocking plans for 'Macho Man' Randy Savage way back in 1992.
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