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As a wrestling fan and an avid collector (if not of wrestling figures), I absolutely love the Major Wrestling Figure Podcast. Hosted by in-ring stalwarts Matt Cardona (recently of AEW, formerly WWE’s Zack Ryder) and Brian Myers (currently of Impact!, formerly WWE’s Curt Hawkins), it’s a treasure trove of news, history, and eBay war stories. Anyone who fancies themselves …
Veda Scott has taken the world by storm with her independent wrestling career, graduating from law school, and of course, becoming a guest host with the AEW Commentary team during AEW Dark! In this interview, we talk about all things wrestling, commentary, and mustard! We discuss what it’s like diving into professional wrestling while simultaneously taking on law school, …
The first part of the tale of SWS inspired enough Joy for the higher ups to try some more, so let’s carry on with their first commercial video release covering two nights at the Yokohama Arena. In relevant news, Akira Maeda’s UWF failed to sell out a show on 09/13. I don’t know if they were worried at the …
The best wrestler in the world isn’t the charismatic “Cleaner” from Winnipeg. It’s not “The Rainmaker” from Japan or “The Tribal King” that rules with an iron fist on Friday nights. It’s not even “The Genius of the Sky” who has dominated the black and yellow brand in 2020. To me, the best wrestler in the world is a …
Tetsuya Naito’s long, tumultuous journey to the top of New Japan Pro Wrestling is one of the greatest stories in wrestling because it isn’t just a story about wrestling. Naito dreamt of entering NJPW, becoming the IWGP Heavyweight Champion and main eventing the Tokyo Dome. Whilst today we can rest easy with the knowledge that Naito has surpassed those …
After the BOSJ Finals, Juice Robinson delivered a poetic and emotional promo, further proof that he is one of the best talkers in the wrestling world.
In an unusual year for New Japan, one thing that remains consistent is World Tag League being the final tournament of the year. But in a unique twist, the tournament will be running side by side with Best of the Super Juniors 27! World Tag League will see 10 teams enter the fray, with the action taking place within …
Against the odds, New Japan has given us the New Japan Cup and G1 Climax, and now they will close off 2020 with a joint Best of Super Juniors and World Tag League tour! For only the third time in its 27 year history, BOSJ will be held with 10 participants in a single block. Each wrestler will face …
What defines a champion? For some, it’s the drawing power that comes with being “the face of the company”, the person fans clamor the most to see week in and week out. Others consider it to be the reign at the top, standing tall and proud as the leader of their world. For many, it’s the strength and power …
The tragedy that is 2020 has a few redeeming qualities. In the world of New Japan Pro Wrestling, the roster has been limited and it has afforded El Desperado much needed time in the spotlight, time to remind us that he is a top tier contender in the junior heavyweight division. It’s something we’ve always known but merely forgotten, …
