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Denny Burkholder

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CBSSports.com Sr. Manager of Production Operations. Lifelong pro wrestling writer and researcher. Vintage pop culture.

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Denny Burkholder @dennyburkholder.bsky.social · Mar 26

10 years ago, I wrote an extensive piece on André the Giant for CBS Sports. My goal was to show the human side of André's life.

I did a ton of research. I tracked down sources who weren't very accessible back then. I remain very proud of this one. 🤼

www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/bei...

Being Andre the Giant

Andre the Giant spent his life balancing the wrestling spotlight with his desire for a normal existence

www.cbssports.com

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Wrestling Relics @wrestlingrelics.bsky.social · 1d

The Toast of the Coast. The Human Orchid. The one and only Gorgeous George Wagner.

This is believed to be a fan-shot photo from one of George’s non-TV bouts. Using visual clues and a bit of research, I’ve identified the date, location & opponent.

Details coming soon! #wrestling #wrestlesky 🤼

A black and white photo of wrestler Gorgeous George in the ring, wearing one of his elaborate entrance gowns.

Denny Burkholder @dennyburkholder.bsky.social · 16d

I watched the WWE Vault's video on "tag teams you forgot about" It includes a match I saw in person that I don't think I've seen since: Terry Funk & Bradshaw vs. Too Much. www.youtube.com/watch?v=81F2...

That's the back of my head in Row 2. And my photo of The Funker from that night.

Screenshot from a WWE Vault YouTube video showing Terry Funk and Bradshaw in the ring. I am sitting camera side in the second row. I've circled myself in red.

Terry Funk and Bradshaw in the ring before their match vs. Too Much in July 1998, Binghamton, N.Y.

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Denny Burkholder @dennyburkholder.bsky.social · 19d

Trying my hand at YouTube. Check it out, if you’re inclined. 🤼

1980s Wrestling, Hockey Fights & Rock Gods: Memories from the Broome County Arena - youtu.be/motJhfWSV7Q?...

1980s WRESTLING, HOCKEY FIGHTS & ROCK GODS: Memories from the Broome County Arena!

YouTube video by Wrestling Relics

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Denny Burkholder @dennyburkholder.bsky.social · Sep 29

Some vintage Shannon Rose. I knew of that show, but I don't think I've ever seen it. Nice!

Denny Burkholder @dennyburkholder.bsky.social · Sep 17

Sad to see this news.

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KrisPLettuce @krisplettuce.bsky.social · Sep 10

Today's episode is the 1983.04.30 (give or take a few weeks, sometimes I just pick a number and keep moving) episode of Capitol Sports Super Estrellas from Puerto Rico. Listen to this interview to see how much Terry Gibbs influenced Buddy Landell & see how good Rickin Sanchez was

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Denny Burkholder @dennyburkholder.bsky.social · Sep 9

Excellent! My old hometown. I went on the same day as the annual hot air balloon rally. You can faintly see the balloons flying behind the outfield.

Binghamton Rumble Ponies baseball game with hot air balloons flying behind the outfield, August 2, 2025

Denny Burkholder @dennyburkholder.bsky.social · Sep 9

That is awesome. By the way, not sure if it’s on your itinerary, but I took in a Binghamton Rumble Ponies game about a month ago. Not far from ‘Cuse.

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Denny Burkholder @dennyburkholder.bsky.social · Sep 9

Brother, out of all the folks I follow on this app, you’re one who genuinely seems to be living his best life. Love to see it! Enjoy the game.

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Denny Burkholder @dennyburkholder.bsky.social · Sep 2

Agreed. If people didn’t feel like they had to continuously post & respond in the most bait-heavy way possible, in order to stay “seen,” I wonder how much of social media clutter would just vanish.

My kingdom for an app that boosts accounts that show restraint & post in moderation.

Denny Burkholder @dennyburkholder.bsky.social · Aug 31

Professional hockey fighting is apparently a thing now.

Ad for an upcoming event called Bare Knuckle Ice Wars, which appears to be professional hockey fighting.

Denny Burkholder @dennyburkholder.bsky.social · Aug 21

Watching this Orlando vs Toluca Leagues Cup match.

A childhood spent watching Tito Santana matches on WWF TV makes me think twice about the spelling of Toluca to this day.

#wrestling

Denny Burkholder @dennyburkholder.bsky.social · Aug 12

My assumption was that they only bothered to ask the person on the phone to spell out the really difficult names, and for the rest, they just guessed wrong. But 🤷‍♂️

Denny Burkholder @dennyburkholder.bsky.social · Aug 12

What I find amusing is when they butcher all of the easy names, but give them Zbyszko or Abudadein? Nailed it!

Allan @allancheapshot.bsky.social · Aug 12

One of my hobbies is chuckling at any typos on old wrestling bills.

P.B. aka Patrick Bouchard @patbou.bsky.social · Aug 12

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Found an ad for the regional shows the Montreal promotion produced, Main event is one of the best angle that came from the period. Performer labelled Samoo is obviously The Great Samu poorly spelled.

numerique.banq.qc.ca/patrimoine/d...

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Denny Burkholder @dennyburkholder.bsky.social · Aug 9

Vacation highlights

Image from the Find My app, which tracked my suitcase to the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean.

Denny Burkholder @dennyburkholder.bsky.social · Aug 6

It’s true WWE charged around $50 each for PPV/PLE decades ago.

It’s also true that a majority of fans only shelled out for a few shows per year back then (or just Mania). Tickets were still reasonably priced in those days, too.

It’ll be interesting to see how the 2026 fan responds.

#wrestlesky 🤼

Denny Burkholder @dennyburkholder.bsky.social · Aug 1

Visiting Binghamton from South Florida; decided to check out the Spiedie Fest & Balloon Rally for old time’s sake.

Stumbled into an XciteWrestling show.

Xcite Wrestling ring set up at the Spiedie Fest & Balloon Rally, Binghamton, NY, 8/1/2025.

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Trevor Dame @trevordame.bsky.social · Jul 26

Rather than keep losing my mind arguing with people about Hogan's legacy, I wrote a catch all column. My second in two days. Here ya go. Leave me alone. It's free, as it usually is. www.patreon.com/posts/134993...

What Hogan Is and Isn't | Trevor Dame's Wrestling Gaborium

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Denny Burkholder @dennyburkholder.bsky.social · Jul 24

This has become a running joke with me and my sons (we attend conventions a lot). Mick Foley appears at almost every notable convention, without fail.

To be honest, he's perfect for it. Genuinely friendly and seems to enjoy the fan interactions more than most do.

Denny Burkholder @dennyburkholder.bsky.social · Jul 24

I’ll simply say that I’m sad for his family & his loved ones that are grieving, & sad for fans who have lost a little bit of that childhood joy to the sands of time today.

#wrestling 🤼

Denny Burkholder @dennyburkholder.bsky.social · Jul 24

Hulk Hogan has died, per TMZ.

This feels... complicated. And sad, for a lot of reasons. Almost more so if you didn't care for the guy, because of how things turned out.

Condolences to his family and loved ones.

#Wrestling 🤼‍♂️

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Denny Burkholder @dennyburkholder.bsky.social · Jul 22

RIP to Ozzy Osbourne, an absolute legend.

Ozzy Osbourne is shown with Captain Lou Albano at ringside during WrestleMania 2, 1986.

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TAPE @tapemachines.bsky.social · Jul 22

you should always have a few moments to watch a Ricky Steamboat armdrag

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Denny Burkholder @dennyburkholder.bsky.social · Jul 15

Listen, we all have certain things we’re unapologetically geeky about.

The speed with which I’d sign up for a photo op with Balki & Cousin Larry… would be very fast. (For me.)

Mark-Lynn Baker and Bronson Pinchot, stars of the 80s sitcom Perfect Strangers, are shown at a fan convention from this past weekend.

Denny Burkholder @dennyburkholder.bsky.social · Jul 13

Just saw the Dustin Rhodes win. Wow. What a great moment.

Wrestlers hanging around for decades isn’t particularly rare, but still being this good 37 years deep is incredible.

#WrestleSky