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Tag: NWA

The Clown Conundrum
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The Clown Conundrum

JD Olivaby JD OlivaApril 23, 2021April 23, 2021

Typically, when I write these retrospective pieces, I try to stay as professional as possible and avoid using the phrase “I.” Speaking in the first …

Wrestlemania III: Bigger, Better, Badder!
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Wrestlemania III: Bigger, Better, Badder!

JD Olivaby JD OlivaApril 9, 2021April 9, 2021

If 1985 was the year the mainstream accepted professional wrestling, 1986 was when the medium found its identity within that mainstream. While Wrestlemania 2 might …

Wrestlemania 2 – What The World Forgot
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Wrestlemania 2 – What The World Forgot

JD Olivaby JD OlivaApril 2, 2021April 2, 2021

Coming off the heels of Wrestlemania, the WWF and pro wrestling itself could do no wrong. In the months leading up to Wrestlemania 2, the …

The Night The Cage Door Slammed — The Masterful Story of Gary Hart, Kerry Von Erich & Ric Flair
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The Night The Cage Door Slammed — The Masterful Story of Gary Hart, Kerry Von Erich & Ric Flair

JD Olivaby JD OlivaMarch 18, 2021March 19, 2021

In the territory days, the NWA Champion served many roles. The most important was making sure when the champion was on the card, the houses …

In Memory of Jim Crockett Jr.
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In Memory of Jim Crockett Jr.

JD Olivaby JD OlivaMarch 11, 2021March 11, 2021

On March 4th, one of the greatest professional wrestling promoters in history succumbed to liver and kidney failure after battling through a bout of COVID-19. …

The Case For Sting Part 1
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The Case For Sting Part 1

JD Olivaby JD OlivaFebruary 18, 2021February 18, 2021

“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 …

Butch Reed: A Natural Epitaph
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Butch Reed: A Natural Epitaph

JD Olivaby JD OlivaFebruary 11, 2021February 11, 2021

On February 5th, Bruce “Butch’ Reed passed away after complications from two separate heart attacks and a COVID-19 diagnosis. Though the former star had largely …

The Road To Revolution Lies Through The Forbidden Door
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The Road To Revolution Lies Through The Forbidden Door

Amy Nemmityby Amy NemmityFebruary 10, 2021February 10, 2021

“You say you want a revolution, well you know, we all want to change the world.” Set amidst fireworks and fanfare on a sunny day …

Why Do We Have a Royal Rumble?
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Why Do We Have a Royal Rumble?

JD Olivaby JD OlivaJanuary 28, 2021January 28, 2021

This weekend, WWE presents the 35th annual edition of a pay per view show named for its most successful gimmick match. Pat Patterson spent his …

Terms From The Inside: Botch
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Terms From The Inside: Botch

ThumblySqueezedby ThumblySqueezedNovember 3, 2020November 3, 2020

At its core, pro wrestling is an intricately planned dance. A brutal and hard hitting dance, but a dance nonetheless – one that requires coordination …

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