Apr 18, 2026

Update on the Portland Wrestling Corner!


I keep slowly adding to the Portland Wrestling corner. 
See anything you had back in the day?

The bumper stickers (Sports Arena sign, Big Time Wrestling sign, and Sandy Barr's Flea Market), jacket, Hat, Sandy Barr bag, Koozi, and VHS tape are all from the Classic Portland Wrestling collection of the incredible Kerby Strom. https://classicportlandwrestling.bigcartel.com/


 

Happy Birthday, Brian Adams(4/14)

 Happy Birthday, Brian Adams(4/14). In the 80s we always thought it was in January, so that's when I think about his birthday. He'd have been 63 this year. He gave the best big bear hugs.

1. At the Tillamook Armory 1990
2. June 1991
3. Watching the main event with the boys.
4. His last appearance at the Sports Arena, 1993.
5. From his time in Japan.
6. Me with Steve Doll and a goofball photobomb! 1990
7. Brian and I in 1988.
8. Random shot of the Midnight Soldier, not sure why I included that!
9. Brian in the OWF at the Oregon City Civic Center.












Apr 11, 2026

Well Dunn as Muppets!



Came across this gem and it's too cute not to share! Well Dunn as Muppets! It was from a podcast, but they didn't have nice things to say, so they aren't getting a tag. 🤬
 

Apr 5, 2026

Portland Wrestling Full Episode - 10/28/89 - Steve Doll v Brian Adams, Rip Oliver v The Grappler, Scotty The Body v Bill Francis

Tonight's events! 10/28/1989 I- Scotty the Body, Veronica T- Grappler tries to buy off Jeff Warner M- Kangaroo Lord Johnathon Boyd(w/Baby Doll the Snake) v Country Carl Stiles (w/Chicken) FG- Al Madril, Bill Francis, Scotty the Body, Brian Adams, Steve Doll, Rex King, Betelgeuse M- Steve Doll (w/Ginger) Scotty brings her candy. v Brian Adams (Run In By Rex King) -This is one of my all-time favorite matches! I- Brian Adams, The Grappler, Jeff Warner, Barry Owen M- Johnathon Holiday v Rex King (w/Ginger) Scotty brings her flowers. I- Scotty the Body, Johnathon Holiday, Veronica, Bill Francis M- Scotty the Body(w/Veronica & Johnathon Boyd) v Bill Francis (w/One hand tied behind his back.) Boyd puts the snake around Francis. Betelgeuse saves him. I- Jonathon Boyd, Betelgeuse, Kevin the Little Juicer T- Rip Oliver, Barry Owen M- Rip "The Crippler" Oliver v The Grappler (Grappler has lots of weapons.) Run in from Betelgeuse, Steve Doll, Rex King, Carl Stiles become lumberjacks and throw the Grappler back in the ring. Al Madril, Johnny Holiday, Brian Adams, Scotty the Body join, and everyone starts fighting. I- Rip Oliver, Barry Owen, Mike Ethridge(Logger) M- Betelgeuse v Al Madril (Run in by Johnny Boyd w/Baby Doll snake) I- The Grappler, Johnny Boyd


 

Apr 4, 2026

Dothan Eagle - Alabama Newspaper Article - 4/3/93 - Doll Performs Through Pain - Wrestler Spotlight

 In 1993, Steve Doll & Rex King changed their ways and their team name to Simply Devine.  They joined USA Wrestling in Dothan, AL, as the top heel team.  The Dothan Eagle did a story about Steve Doll on April 3, 1993.  The promotion would close within a week or two, and Steve and Rex would be back in the USWA shortly after that.  In just a few months, they would enter the WWF as Well Dunn. 















Apr 3, 2026

Meeting Rowdy Roddy Piper For The First Time 1989 - Fire Extinguisher Poster

 In 1989, Roddy Piper did a workout with the Grappler/Nord the Barbarian after the matches. At that event, they sold this poster. Roddy stayed and signed for hours. He was chatting with everyone. When I got to the front of the line, he asked me if it was my first time at the Sports Arena. I told him I go every Saturday night and he said that the wrestlers really appreciated my support. That kind of changed the way I thought about being a fan.

He also asked me who my favorite wrestler was. I said "Steve Doll", which made him laugh out loud. He said that I was the first person all night to not say him. I shrugged and said, "I like Steve Doll." He said, "That's okay. I like Steve Doll, too."
I sold this years ago when I needed some cash. I regret it.