Embracing the fun in Wrestling
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 formative years competing in Roy Shire’s San Fransisco-based Big Time Wrestling. The famed Cow Palace was home to promotion’s annual 18-man battle royal, Shire’s most popular event. Inspired by his mentor, Patterson pitched the …
Since its inception, Pro Wrestling NOAH has been one of the international wrestling scene’s most respected promotions. NOAH was born from conflict and tragedy, and it has survived numerous obstacles from scandal to the tragic loss of its legendary founder. Through it all, the company persevered and has been responsible for the success of some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed …
It’s Sunday, you know what that means; it’s time to wrap up the week and look back at all things AEW. This week has given us some surprises, Private Party are now the number 1 contenders for the IMPACT Wrestling Tag Titles after a match on IMPACT Tuesday night, we had the announcement of the Women’s eliminator tournament for …
Throughout a majority of 2020, wrestling fans and talent alike faced varying amounts of challenges and uncertainty. For the independent wrestling fan, the question of not ‘when’ but ‘if’ we would ever get professional wrestling back in that capacity began to rise. As the pandemic kicked into high gear in March, many companies began canceling upcoming shows and closing …
It somehow doesn’t seem quite right to be starting a new series of posts like this. Given the tragic new’s we’ve recieved though it can’t go without saying that the world of wrestling has been in mourning this week after the passing of Jon Huber on the 26th December. Be it over the few months he graced our screens as …
What does it mean to be the ace of a wrestling promotion in Japan? It means that you are the company’s top star. You are the one carrying the banner for the promotion as its biggest representative. It is a difficult role that comes with a lot of responsibility especially when you take on that role at a very …
I love professional wrestling. For a multitude of reasons, it has such a unique power to bring joy to people and transcend simple entertainment. Whether it be the magical stories, the unforgettable memories, the music, the noise, the pomp and circumstance, or more – we attach ourselves to this wonderful thing and most of us love it forever. For …
The finals of the 30th annual G1 CLIMAX tournament delivered in some pretty amazing ways. This match saw one finalist go on to make history for the second year in a row and helped set up the continued rise of the other. Both competitors put it all on the line for the prize at stake, the chance to main …
Happy Thanksgiving! Today, the Wrestle Joy team has gathered together around a bountiful harvest of gratitude and excitement, with the wonderful world of wrestling! Come join us, as we talk about what we’re grateful for in wrestling this year. Amy: I’m extremely grateful for wrestling this year. 2020 has thrown curveballs from every direction, and yet wrestling has been …
Veda Scott has taken the world by storm with her independent wrestling career, graduating from law school, and of course, becoming a guest host with the AEW Commentary team during AEW Dark! In this interview, we talk about all things wrestling, commentary, and mustard! We discuss what it’s like diving into professional wrestling while simultaneously taking on law school, …
