In 1985, World Wrestling Entertainment (then known as the World Wrestling Federation, or WWF) was all over the pop culture landscape. Promoter Vince McMahon's bold plan to take the once-regional ...

Despite his success on the big screen, Piper spent the '90s dedicated to TV acting roles, while still wrestling for both WWF and WCW as well. However, in his later years, 'The Rowdy Scot'. also ...

Of course, the WWF—which in 2002 became World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)—would grow to monopolize the pro wrestling industry for decades, and a few of its biggest moments would come in Texas.

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