Embracing the fun in Wrestling
In the dawn of the 1980s, American exceptionalism was on the rise. Simultaneously, the country faced recession, and escalating tensions with Russia, while a mysterious plague started swept through the country. With many real-world problems, citizens in the United States turned their attention to the real culprit for the evils plaguing society: Satan himself. A decade earlier, with the …
Coming “straight outta your mama’s kitchen” and into the limelight of All Elite Wrestling, Red Velvet has been making some big waves in AEW. Tonight, she is set to go head to head alongside Cody Rhodes in the highly anticipated mixed tag team match against NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal and Jade Cargill. Red Velvet is no stranger to the …
The Context This is part 1 of a multi-part series on CM Punk you can find part 2 here It began with one man, sitting down on the entrance ramp, pissed off at the world and unrepentant about it. In his hands was a microphone, a simple creation that became synonymous with an attempted revolution. You may remember, whether …
I think this week’s title nicely sums up the week of news we’ve had from AEW. AEW have signed Paul Wight! The news was released Wednesday afternoon that Paul Wight, aka Big Show will be commentating on AEW’s new developmental show, AEW Dark: Elevation, along-side the one and only Tony Schiavone. The show is set to debut on AEW’s …
This is part 2 of a 2 part series. You can find part 1 here. While Ole Anderson and Jim Herd viewed Sting’s first run as WCW Champion a flop, the Stinger stayed in a marquee position with the company. At the WrestleWar 91 show, Sting teamed with Brian Pillman and the Steiner Brothers against the Horseman in a …
AEW Dark continues to grow into a brand that not only helps showcase talent already on the AEW roster but familiarize fans with potential signees. While not everyone who is featured on Dark is guaranteed a full time contract with AEW, it has become a platform filled with opportunity. Over the initial year of AEW’s inception, we have seen …
What a week! I feel like I’ve had to say this several times recently, but seriously, this week has been freaking awesome. Not only did we get not two, but three nights of absolutely bloody fantastic wrestling, we’ve had some awesome match announcements, some great post show social media exclusives and so much interaction from the roster on social …
“He can’t draw.” “He’s not a good promo.” “He’s average in ring, at best.” “He’s overrated.” For more than a generation, a section of wrestling fans have balked at the idea that one of the most talked-about stars in pro wrestling history isn’t as good as advertised. When the man called Sting made his return to mainstream pro wrestling …
This is part 2 of a two part series on the trilogy of Kurt Angle and Shawn Michaels. You can find part 1 here. In this series, we shall be highlighting a lesser known trilogy that quickly captured imaginations worldwide at the possibilities that could occur, when two of the best wrestlers from the 1990s and 2000s locked eyes …
