Embracing the fun in Wrestling
Sometimes a man of few words can speak volumes in the most epic of ways. New Japan Pro Wrestling has probably the best example of this in the form of Los Ingobernables de Japon’s Sanada. Throughout his fourteen year career, wrestling fans have really grown to love his mix of technical prowess, amazing looks, and quiet charisma. Along the way, …
This month, All Elite Wrestling’s women’s division is set to make its presence felt in a huge way in the Eliminator. This grueling tournament will see a field of 16 competitors go head to head to determine where the winner earns a shot at the AEW Women’s Championship. Eight will be representing the United States while the other eight will be …
Since its inception, Pro Wrestling NOAH has been one of the international wrestling scene’s most respected promotions. NOAH was born from conflict and tragedy, and it has survived numerous obstacles from scandal to the tragic loss of its legendary founder. Through it all, the company persevered and has been responsible for the success of some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed …
One of the most compelling parts of the Japanese wrestling culture is the concept of the Ace: a promotion’s top star who is the face of the company and a leader in the locker room. For example, in New Japan Pro Wrestling there’s Ace Of The Universe, Hiroshi Tanahashi, who has been one of NJPW’s most beloved stars and has …
When we hear words like ‘destiny’ or ‘fate’, what does it make us think of? In some cases, those words make us think of something being meant to happen, like two people being destined to fall in love. In others, it makes us think of someone being destined to achieve great things. A prime example of both of these ideas in professional …
It’s pretty safe to say that everyone has a dream. Professional wrestlers are in a very unique position where they get to make a living doing what they love. The money is only a small part of why many wrestlers do what they do. For the most part, they do it for the love of the game. One event that truly sums this …
The wrestling world has so many amazing strikers, especially the international wrestling scene. One of the best among them is Pro Wrestling NOAH’s Katsuhiko Nakajima. Arguably NOAH’s best pure striker, he is a highly decorated champion who has accomplished so much despite only being in his early thirties. Throughout his career, Nakajima has won numerous titles and set several age records. …
What does it mean to be the ace of a wrestling promotion in Japan? It means that you are the company’s top star. You are the one carrying the banner for the promotion as its biggest representative. It is a difficult role that comes with a lot of responsibility especially when you take on that role at a very …
Falling in love can be an incredibly powerful experience. People from all walks of life in every part of the world fall in love everyday. Who doesn’t enjoy a good love story? The world of professional wrestling has more than its fair share of them. Some are very successful while others are not so successful. Maintaining a healthy and happy romantic …
The finals of the 30th annual G1 CLIMAX tournament delivered in some pretty amazing ways. This match saw one finalist go on to make history for the second year in a row and helped set up the continued rise of the other. Both competitors put it all on the line for the prize at stake, the chance to main …
