HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY, TESTUDO!

Terrapin Tales

By: Anne S.K. Turkos

Today, June 2, marks the 90th anniversary of the dedication of the original statue of Testudo, which originally stood in front of Ritchie Coliseum.

Testudo, a live diamondback terrapin, reveals the statue of its likeness during the dedication ceremony. Senior class president Ralph Williams shakes hands with university president Raymond Pearson. At left is assistant to the president Harry Clifton Byrd.

The ceremony was the highlight of Class Day for the 268 members of the Class of 1933, who had gathered enough funds for the sculpture by holding their prom on campus, rather than in a fancy hotel in downtown Washington, contributing their profits from the 1932Reveilleyearbook, cancelling the publication of theOld Linemagazine, and collecting other donations. Senior class president Ralph Williams then took a live terrapin overnight on the train to Providence, Rhode Island, to be captured in bronze by sculptor Aristide Cianfarani and the…

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Loyalty.

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The Other Bash: Remembering The International Bash 1989

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Brian Damage

Many times in the past on this blog we have talked ad nauseam about how Vince McMahon and the World Wrestling Federation expanded nationally killing territorial wrestling in its path. The territories that were fortunate enough to survive, would usually join forces in some capacity to stave off being swallowed up by the WWF. In doing so, these territories would put on ‘Super Cards’ to garner business.

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Whatever Happened to Billy Kidman?

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Brian Damage

A star for both WCW and WWE…Today on the blog, we ask…’Whatever Happened to’ Billy Kidman?

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The Man Of The Hour: Remembering ‘Superstar’ Billy Graham

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Brian Damage

‘Superstar’ Billy Graham is arguably one of the most influential individuals in all of professional wrestling. His look, his promos and overall style were all imitated by both wrestlers and promoters. Graham changed the trajectory of pro wrestling and made it “cool” to be a heel in the business. Today on the blog, we celebrate the life and career of one of the all time greats and a true Superstar in Billy Graham.

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Top Five Members of The Bullet Club

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Brian Damage

There is no question, that New Japan’s faction called ‘The Bullet Club’ has emerged as one of the most influential groups in pro wrestling history. While the BC have their footing based in Japan, their reach is global and has had variations of the faction in places like Ring of Honor, WWE, AEW and Impact Wrestling. Today on the blog, as we celebrate 10 years of the popular faction, we take a look at the Bullet Club’s top five members all time.

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Brian Damage

The friendly feline that serves as WCW’s mascot Wildcat Willie, can be seen ringside at most matches. He often enters the ring to showcase his acrobatic skills. “Stay in school and stay off drugs…that’s the purrrrfect combination for success.” Wildcat Willie advises.

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Always.

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This Week in Wrestling 2023 Week 18

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Brian Damage

It’s Saturday and today we have ’This Week in Wrestling’, the 18th entry of 2023. Today Brian talks about the reemergence of Impact Wrestling and how it continues to survive and shares all the best wrestling content from this week.

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Deja View: Before Mandy Rose, There was Stacy Carter

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Brian Damage

Professional wrestling can be a very cyclical business. Many times you could be watching a match, a gimmick or a storyline and think to yourself…”I have seen this before.” Sometimes, you may be right, as many things in wrestling do get recycled over the years. Other times, it just may be something similar to something you saw years ago. In any case, Deja View looks at stuff that may or may not have been re-used in wrestling or something that was simply similar in nature that made you go…”Oh yeah, that’s where I remember that from.”

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