...and I'm not so sure I understand how an accident like the one involving Owen Hart could occur. I guess if you take bigger risks, and more of them, perhaps we shouldn't be surprised when something catastrophic eventually happens.

I also remember the Spanish language Luche Libre which originated from the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles ("for tickets, call RIchmond 9-5171"). Jimmy Lennon, SENIOR was the ring announcer. That was when I first became aware that wrestling in Mexico and Latin America had a style steeped in the scientific tradition with greater emphasis on speed and action and real work in the ring. I always thought Owen Hart was one of the best at that style among modern North American wrestlers.

The Olympic Auditorium was also home to Roller Derby's Los Angeles Thunderbirds!

Next to music, wrestling might very well be my favorite guilty pleasure and trivial pursuit.

tony b.