Embracing the fun in Wrestling
If you took a world-class professional wrestler and dropped them onto a desert island, could they still wrestle? They could execute the moves. They could run the ropes if they built them. They could deliver a perfect suplex to a palm tree and cut a fiery promo to the crashing waves. But would it be wrestling? The answer is …
Professional wrestler Brody King, a prominent figure in All Elite Wrestling, recently took a strong public stance against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), sparking a significant fundraising effort among wrestling fans. King, known for his formidable presence in the ring and his role as frontman for the hardcore band God’s Hate, wore an “Abolish ICE” t-shirt during AEW’s …
All Elite Wrestling continues to attract some of the most talented wrestlers in the world, and their latest acquisition is no exception. This week, we shine a light on the timeless talent of Toni Storm, who recently made her AEW debut on Dynamite.
Two days ago, the city of Winnipeg witnessed an unforgettable evening as its very own Kenny Omega, a wrestling prodigy, returned to his hometown. The air was thick with anticipation and excitement, as fans eagerly awaited the moment when Omega would grace the ring once more on Canadian soil. The match itself, featuring the Elite, the House of Black, …
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. Jim Crockett Jr. was a brilliant promoter with an eye for talent whose unique insight for understanding the human condition helped shape the professional wrestling landscape of 2021. For more than a generation, WWE …
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 faded from the pro wrestling spotlight since the early 90s, Reed and his story’s impact helped shape the landscape of the pro wrestling business. Reed got his start playing football as a linebacker at …
As far as social media goes, it’s been quiet on the news front this week, but that’s not to say it’s been a quiet week, far from it in fact. We have had a dynamite week (please forgive the pun) and people are still raving about this week’s shows and the mountain of news that came with them. We …
This month, All Elite Wrestling’s women’s division is set to make its presence felt in a huge way in the Eliminator. This grueling tournament will see a field of 16 competitors go head to head to determine where the winner earns a shot at the AEW Women’s Championship. Eight will be representing the United States while the other eight will be …
Wrestling cards across the world will always attempt to hype the uniqueness of a match, whether through the contrast between the competitors, how they complement in styles, or very rarely, the fact it is a first ever meeting between two superstars. You need only see the excitement of American fans when AJ Styles first appeared at Number 3 in …
“I’m a big, fat piece of shit!” Those words defined the man called Vader for the WWF audience. Two years earlier, Leon White was the hottest free agent in wrestling, perhaps in wrestling history. After a run with then-champion Hulk Hogan, the former two-time WCW World Champion had left the company. On paper, Hogan and Vader were a perfect …
