In addition to his success between the ropes which has included matches against ring legends and today's top stars from Jim Neidhart, Matt Borne and the Honky Tonk Man to Kenny Omega, Kyle O'Reilly and the Bollywood Boyz, Vance Nevada is regarded as one of the premiere historians of Canadian ring lore, having published three books on the topic and being awarded with the James C. Melby Historian Award by the U.S.-based Cauliflower Alley Club for his efforts.

In addition to his role on the advisory board and committee appointments, he has served as the editor for the club's international newsletter since 2020.

Between 1994 and 2009, Nevada was ranked in the Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine top 500 ten times.

In February 2022, he eclipsed the all-time record set by Leo Burke for most Canadian wrestling title reigns at 44.

Here are some general points about his personal background: "(Un)Controlled Chaos: Canada's Remarkable Professional Wrestling Legacy" (2022, Friesen Press) The Ear, Cauliflower Alley Club newsletter - editor (2020–2022) CNWA Magazine - lead writer/publisher (2012–2013, nine issues) History of Professional Wrestling Series #5 - researcher (2002, Crowbar Press) Central Canadian Professional Wrestling Almanac (1999, self-published)