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These are articles I’ve written for other sites, mainly The Retro Network. But they dripping with nostalgia so I hope you enjoy them as much as my own memories that I share.

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LJN Wrestling Superstars: The Rubber Titans of the Toy Aisle

April 2, 2026 Mickey Lee 0

In the mid 1980s, wrestling wasn’t just a TV show, it was a full‑blown childhood lifestyle. Saturday mornings were a [Continue Reading]

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Learning the Ropes: The Sitcom That Tried to Bring Wrestling Into Prime Time

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Professional wrestling in the late ’80s was so massive it seemed destined to spill into every corner of entertainment—and Learning [Continue Reading]

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