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Showmanship: A Conversation with “The Navajo Warrior” Steve Islas

Author: Lance Reece Since the late 19th century, one thing has remained a cornerstone of professional wrestling: showmanship. From the rough-and-tumble days of grapplers in smoky arenas to the theatrical spectacle of modern sports entertainment, pro wrestling has always been about athletic theater. One man who embodies this tradition—both then and now—is wrestling icon and strongman Steve Islas, known to…