It's just been reported that Mark 'Rollerball' Rocco has passed away at the age of 69. I am aware that he's had health issues the past couple of years - dementia, I believe - but the news still leaves me so very saddened (and shocked) to hear this. An all-time great (much like his father) who will be sorely missed by the wrestling community and someone whose legacy will endure thanks to the many the memories and matches he gave us throughout his prolific career.

What's the one match - televised or non-televised - that left a strong impression on you, so much so that you could watch it over and over again without getting bored? For me, it's a televised contest between Marty Jones and 'Rollerball' Rocco from '78. Still holds up today. It's the kind of match you should show up-and-comers to showcase how fast-paced, dynamic, kinetic action can get the crowd going whilst also highlighting the subtle, sweet-science of "selling". **As a bonus, there's also the match between Savage and Steamboat at WrestleMania III (1987) -- the blueprint for most matches since.**

On a bittersweet note, today marks the fifteen year anniversary of the passing of 'Judo' Al Hayes. During his near-twenty year career here in the UK he wrestled for the likes of Atholl Oakeley, Paul Lincoln and Joint Promotions, had a hotly contended feud against Dr. Death under his 'White Angel' gimmick and made multiple appearances at the Royal Albert Hall. In the early seventies, Hayes jumped ship to the USA and made an equally successful living over there, wrestling the likes of Dory Funk Jr. and Bruno Sammartino before eventually becoming a permanent fixture for the WWF as a commentator and on-screen personality during its peak rock 'n wrestlin' years. Any fond memories of Alfred Hayes from his time here during the fifties and sixties?

That's not intended to be a backhanded question - speaking as someone who did not follow wrestling week-to-week during the 50s and 60s, I was hoping to get some input from some of the fans who were. Now, obviously championship belts mattered (look no further than Brian Maxine), but in the grand scheme of things did the champion significantly impact the box-office? Did they have drawing power? Did they consistently top the bill? Did the heavyweight champ over here (Billy Joyce; Ernie Baldwin; Geoff Portz; Albert Wall to name just a few) possess the same level of prestige and reverence in the eyes of the fans and the promoters that, say, a Lou Thesz, Bruno Sammartino, Big Bill Miller, Whipper Billy Watson or a Gene Kiniski had across the Atlantic? It's probably an asinine question and maybe I'm overthinking it, but it's something that's always fascinated me. Watching some old-school NWA tapes from the 60s/70s/80s, some of the boys (a la Harley Race, Dory Funk Jr. or Ric Flair) would have you believe that their very lives depended on having the belt around their waist - whereas (from my perspective, at least) here in the UK, a championship - and, by extension, the champion - was a non-entity and was merely a tool, a trinket.

Hey everyone. I don't know if this applies to many members here, but from several informal conversations I've had over the years it would seem that pretty much every wrestling fan has had a moment where they've "dropped off", a period or hiatus where their interest in the business takes a nosedive and rarely recovers. It could be due to disillusionment, frustration, protest, boredom or sometimes just sheer embarrassment - maybe all of the above. Therefore, my question is: name a moment (or moments) that nearly killed your love of pro-wrestling entirely? Was it something ludicrous like Big D's feud with the Bulk Fatty Thomas or Kendo's disco ladder match? The disastrous introduction of the Shockmaster or the Gobbeldy Gooker? Or was it something more serious/controversial? **As a bonus - what (if anything) made you come back to wrestling?**

Hello there everyone. I've been an avid grapple fan for many years now and a keen reader of Wrestling Heritage but have only now taken time out of my day to sign up. I look forward to taking part in many discussions in the future.  My question for folks today should (hopefully) be a stimulating one: fantasy booking - in short, if you could pit a British legend of yesteryear (for argument sake, let's say pre-1990) against a star of today (2000 onward) who would it be and, most importantly, why? Tag teams count, too. My example: Mick McManus vs Marty Scurll - two villains going at it. **I've no doubt we've had similar discussions here or variations of it, but hey-ho I thought it'd be fun**