Portland Wrestling Obscurities: “Draws, Drifters, and a Dance with the Yakuza”
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🎙️ Episode 3 – “Draws,Drifters, and a Dance with the Yakuza”
They weren’t here long, but their stories run deep.
Host Frank Culbertson takes us back into the shadows of Don Owen’s House of Action to revisit four wrestlerswhose time in Portland was brief—but whose careers (and chaos) stretched far beyond the Sports Arena.
👊 Vic Rosettani – Athree-match Portland stint masks a long and respected career across Ontario andCalgary’s Stampede Wrestling. Quiet, dependable, and worthy of more attention.
🦴 Bud Rattal – Nearly two decades in the game, ending inPortland in 1970 with a handful of matches and a handshake goodbye. The ultimate journeyman.
🧢 Tony Russo – Beat a young Jay Youngblood in his debut, then faded into enhancement duty. One win, five losses, five draws—but still remembered.
🩸 The Terminator (Rick Hazzard) – One week, one title reign, and a near-death experience involving the Yakuza in Japan. A true obscurity with a wild story to tell.
These aren’t just names—they’re the footnotes that deserve their spotlight.
📚 Based on TheEncyclopedia of Portland Wrestlers by Mike Rodgers – available now on Amazon
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