Embracing the fun in Wrestling
In the beginning God created the G1 Climax, but Jay White aptly christened it the Jay1 Climax. The most triumphant of returns for King Switch was the story unfolding match by match throughout the tournament. For seven long months White had been unable to compete in Japan, and the G1 Climax 30 was his homecoming. Having won his block …
In 2016, Io Shirai had a run of classics as she cemented her status as one of the planet’s best wrestlers.
I’m an emotional girl. The things I love, I love with my whole heart. Often I do so because they have loved me back at times when I have desperately needed it. Effy’s Big Gay Brunch wasted no time eliciting emotions I knew would surely come. Even days after The Collective weekend has ended, my eyes still fill with …
Who would have thought that NXT’s eco-warrior, sign-wielding hippie, CJ Parker would find his home in New Japan Pro Wrestling and become a stalwart as one of their very best? Juice Robinson is the complete package – the quintessential good guy, he wears his emotions on his sleeve, and is universally adored. An entirely rounded performer, his innate …
My favorite wrestling story of 2020 started and ended with a minivan. As strange as this year has been, that probably shouldn’t surprise me. This is a year where we’ve had a two night WrestleMania with no fans, a match that was billed as “The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever” before it even happened, and Orange Cassidy beating Chris Jericho …
For a wrestling fan nothing beats being in the crowd at a show. Our cheers echo throughout the arena when our favorite wrestlers walk out to the ring. Many of us even sing along to their entrance themes. It’s a great experience that none of us want to take for granted. When the COVID-19 pandemic reared its ugly head …
If you’re like me, you’ve probably played a video game or two in your life. And if you’re reading this article, I’m assuming that you have a tangential-like love/passion for wrestling. When you mix wrestling and video games, you can have some of the most memorable moments in some childhoods. Playing WWF Wrestlemania with friends or staying up late …
