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Grapple with the Legends: Inside the Ring with Len 'The Grappler' Denton( Shoot Interview)
Feb 26, 2024 ·
1h 31m 23s
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Grapple with the Legends: Inside the Ring with Len 'The Grappler' Denton( Shoot Interview)
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Description: Dive deep into the golden era of wrestling with Len 'The Grappler' Denton, a journeyman of the squared circle whose boots have tread the mats across the territorial battlegrounds...
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Description: Dive deep into the golden era of wrestling with Len 'The Grappler' Denton, a journeyman of the squared circle whose boots have tread the mats across the territorial battlegrounds of America. Not a household name in the grand theatres of WWE, Denton's journey is nonetheless the stuff of wrestling lore, filled with grit, grime, and the glory of the sport's heyday.
In this exclusive shoot interview, "Grapple with the Legends: Inside the Ring with Len 'The Grappler' Denton," we peel back the curtain on the life of a true wrestling craftsman. From the raucous crowds of the Pacific Northwest to the heated feuds in the Deep South, Denton shares candid tales from the road, locker room dynamics, and in-ring psychology with some of the most iconic figures in wrestling history.
Len Denton worked early in his career under a few different monikers and wrestled all over the territories across North America. His first real push came in the Southern territories first capturing titles in the Mid-South promotion. In Memphis with a young Jim Cornette as his manager he was teamed with Tony Anthony to become The Grapplers, Denton was the main star. The Grapplers would eventually leave Memphis and travel to the Central States area winning tag team gold there as well. Winning the AWA Southern Tag Titles and feuding with the Fabulous Ones. They then teamed with manager Jimmy Hart to become The Dirty White Boys. They achieved some success with this new gimmick, but then went back to The Grapplers gimmick.
The Grappler has an in extensive history in Mid-South Wrestling as a wrestler and in the Pacific Northwest as wrestler, booker, promoter, trainer and most recently (after neck surgery) a manager. The Grappler is one of the last remaining wrestlers from the NWA Pacific Northwest (Portland Wrestling) days. In February 1988, he challenged Curt Hennig for the AWA World Heavyweight Championship, which was marred by controversy, as the title was held up due to the match ending in a no-contest. A rematch was held on March 5, but he was defeated by Hennig's replacement, The Assassin, who helped Hennig regain the title.
Read his book- Grappler: Memoirs of a Masked Madman (2014)
Hear firsthand accounts of toe-to-toe battles and behind-the-scenes anecdotes with the likes of Rowdy Roddy Piper, Playboy Buddy Rose, and many more legends. Discover the untold stories of the territorial days, the unsung heroes, and the true artistry of professional wrestling from a man who lived it match by match.
Len Denton's narrative is more than a wrestling story; it's a testament to the passion and perseverance of those who dedicated their lives to entertaining millions. Whether you're a lifelong wrestling aficionado or new to the spectacle of sports entertainment, this interview promises to be an eye-opening journey into the heart of the ring.
Join us as we explore the untold stories of a bygone era, the triumphs, the challenges, and the unbreakable spirit of Len 'The Grappler' Denton. This is your ticket to the golden age of wrestling - raw, unfiltered, and unbelievably real.
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In this exclusive shoot interview, "Grapple with the Legends: Inside the Ring with Len 'The Grappler' Denton," we peel back the curtain on the life of a true wrestling craftsman. From the raucous crowds of the Pacific Northwest to the heated feuds in the Deep South, Denton shares candid tales from the road, locker room dynamics, and in-ring psychology with some of the most iconic figures in wrestling history.
Len Denton worked early in his career under a few different monikers and wrestled all over the territories across North America. His first real push came in the Southern territories first capturing titles in the Mid-South promotion. In Memphis with a young Jim Cornette as his manager he was teamed with Tony Anthony to become The Grapplers, Denton was the main star. The Grapplers would eventually leave Memphis and travel to the Central States area winning tag team gold there as well. Winning the AWA Southern Tag Titles and feuding with the Fabulous Ones. They then teamed with manager Jimmy Hart to become The Dirty White Boys. They achieved some success with this new gimmick, but then went back to The Grapplers gimmick.
The Grappler has an in extensive history in Mid-South Wrestling as a wrestler and in the Pacific Northwest as wrestler, booker, promoter, trainer and most recently (after neck surgery) a manager. The Grappler is one of the last remaining wrestlers from the NWA Pacific Northwest (Portland Wrestling) days. In February 1988, he challenged Curt Hennig for the AWA World Heavyweight Championship, which was marred by controversy, as the title was held up due to the match ending in a no-contest. A rematch was held on March 5, but he was defeated by Hennig's replacement, The Assassin, who helped Hennig regain the title.
Read his book- Grappler: Memoirs of a Masked Madman (2014)
Hear firsthand accounts of toe-to-toe battles and behind-the-scenes anecdotes with the likes of Rowdy Roddy Piper, Playboy Buddy Rose, and many more legends. Discover the untold stories of the territorial days, the unsung heroes, and the true artistry of professional wrestling from a man who lived it match by match.
Len Denton's narrative is more than a wrestling story; it's a testament to the passion and perseverance of those who dedicated their lives to entertaining millions. Whether you're a lifelong wrestling aficionado or new to the spectacle of sports entertainment, this interview promises to be an eye-opening journey into the heart of the ring.
Join us as we explore the untold stories of a bygone era, the triumphs, the challenges, and the unbreakable spirit of Len 'The Grappler' Denton. This is your ticket to the golden age of wrestling - raw, unfiltered, and unbelievably real.
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