From Jerry Lawler to John Cena and everywhere in between Louisville has been a mainstay in the world of professional wrestling. Because of that the city has seen some amazing characters and some that well let's say aren't, so just for kicks let's look back at some of these less than stellar professional wrestling characters.
Total Non-Stop Action Wrestling is taping a live special in Broadbent Arena in the coming days.
Louisville's Ohio Valley Wrestling has signed a deal with Total Non-Stop Action Wrestling, and is working in conjunction with an area film crew
The city of Louisville's relationship is even more evident with the recent wrestling hall of fame inductions.
Nick Dinsmore has been a local staple in the world of professional wrestling now for years, however he's certainly seen his share of national success as well.
Mark Sciarra has become a legend in the world of professional wrestling but wrestling fans might know him by another name.
Since moving into Davis Arena the OVW has established it as an important part of professional wrestling.
Looking at some of the sports figures to come out of Louisville one is continually reminded of Louisville's close relationship with the world of professional wrestling, and one of the most notable pro-wrestling "talkers" is a major reason.
Local filmmakers Jason Saint and Derek Sturgeon will release their film The Last Summer this Saturday at a huge party with all sorts of entertainment thrown in.
For years Ohio Valley Wrestling has produced the future superstars in the professional wrestling world; continuing this tradition the Louisville territory performs several times a week.
This Sunday sees the pinnacle of professional wrestling...but what's the local correlation?
As a former training ground for the WWE the OVW is still producing top notch professional wrestlers here in the Ville and have been for years.