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The Grappler Len Denton Shoot Interview (2011) 3/22/11

In this revealing 2011 Highspots shoot interview, Len Denton—better known to wrestling fans as The Grappler—looks back on a remarkable career that spanned nearly every major territory in North America. From his early days in Championship Wrestling from Florida and Mid-South to becoming one of the defining stars of Pacific Northwest Wrestling, Denton discusses how he broke into the business, developed the Grappler persona, and built a reputation as one of wrestling’s toughest and most respected heels. He also reflects on his successful tag team with Tony Anthony, their runs as The Grapplers and The Dirty White Boys, and the championship success they enjoyed throughout Memphis, Central States, and the South.

Denton shares behind-the-scenes stories about working with legendary names including Bill Watts, Jake “The Snake” Roberts, Curt Hennig, Bruiser Brody, Roddy Piper, Jim Cornette, Jimmy Hart, Junkyard Dog, Nick Bockwinkel, and many more. He offers candid opinions on wrestling’s territorial system, booking philosophies, locker room culture, and the evolution of the business, while recalling memorable feuds, championship matches, and his time as a wrestler, booker, promoter, and trainer. Filled with classic territory stories, unfiltered commentary, and decades of wrestling knowledge, this interview is essential viewing for fans of old-school professional wrestling.