The Clown Conundrum
by 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 …
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Wrestlemania III: Bigger, Better, Badder!
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
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
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.
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
“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
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
by “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?
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
by At its core, pro wrestling is an intricately planned dance. A brutal and hard hitting dance, but a dance nonetheless – one that requires coordination …