Embracing the fun in Wrestling
I became a pro wrestling fan in the summer of 1992. At a time when fans were fleeing the Big Two promotions in droves, and a year after the once-mighty AWA faded, I fell in love with this crazy business. Like most kids, I discovered WWF Superstars when a new kid moved into the neighborhood. Ironically, that kid’s fandom …
Wrestlemania season is upon us. Since 1985, WWE has presented an event that bridges the worlds of professional wrestling and pop culture like no other. Celebrities making their Mania appearances has become a Hollywood rite of passage. Whether waving to the crowd from the stands, doing interviews, commentary, skits, or even getting in the ring, appearances from pop culture …
One of the most fun parts of working in wrestling media is examining the past. Over the last year, I’ve watched wrestling from a different perspective. Trying to look at the sport from an analytical and critical perspective, especially storyline development and execution, has given me a different outlook on performers. On a recent episode of the Brace For …
Over the last two years, since becoming part of the CyberAgent’s CyberFight division, Pro Wrestling NOAH has finally found stable ownership. It has grown in both prominence and popularity in Japan. The company style has changed from the Royal Road-Ark style implemented in the early 2000s. Today’s Pro Wrestling NOAH is the most hard-hitting, strike-heavy promotion in Japan. As …
It comes as no surprise that people, from the suits in the office to the fans in the stands, saw him as World Championship material. With his golden locks and facial hair, the country boy had an undeniable connection to the crowd, if not from day one, pretty close. When wrestling was re-established on the Turner Networks, the owners …
Pro wrestling has long been a haven for outsiders. A home for those who don’t fit in regular society. Over the years, we’ve read countless stories of the business saving the lives of its talent because of its very nature. Pro wrestling, more than many other artistic endeavors, can give its performers so much love and appreciation. It can …
Outside of Starrcade, Halloween Havoc was WCW’s premier event. With NXT once again bringing the event back to life, pardon the pun, we decided to look at the best and worst of the event. Initially, this was supposed to be one article. However, with such matches and the in-depth stories surrounding them, it was necessary to stretch this into …
Outside of Starrcade, Halloween Havoc was WCW’s premier event. With NXT once again bringing the event back to life, pardon the pun, we decided to look at the best and worst of the event. Initially, this was supposed to be one article. However, with such matches and the in-depth stories surrounding them, it was necessary to stretch this into …
Outside of Starrcade, Halloween Havoc was WCW’s premier event. With NXT once again bringing the event back to life – pardon the pun – we decided to look at the the best and worst of the event. Initially, this was supposed to be one article. However with such matches and the deep stories surrounding them, it was necessary to …
Christopher Daniels is currently the Head of Talent Relations for All Elite Wrestling. He and long-time tag team partner Frankie Kazarian (along with Scorpio Sky) were among the first signees of the fledgling promotion. In 2014, he and Kazarian brought their tag team to Ring of Honor, where they changed their team name from Bad Influence to The Addiction. …
