As we creep past what is essentially pro wrestling’s mid season mark, I’ve been considering some of the stars of the business. Title pictures will be changing rapidly over the next couple of months, with careers rising and falling in an ever-entertaining pattern.
As ever, the value of individual wrestlers is constantly in flux. Some [...] [...more]
For many of us, professional wrestling is a guilty pleasure. Sure, we know the outcome is predetermined. But it’s the pageantry, the spectacle, and the athletic talent of the in-ring performers which keeps us coming back for more. For those who find it to be an abhorrence, I’ve come up with a way to inject [...] [...more]
For those of us who pay attention to pro wrestling, it’s been an interesting year so far. We’ve seen the return of Brett Hart, the debut of Hulk Hogan in TNA, and the appearance of indie star Brian Danielson (now Daniel Brian) in the WWE.
But perhaps the biggest news came a few weeks ago on [...] [...more]
There have been some terrible gimmicks in the history of pro wrestling. We’ve seen men like the Red Rooster, Bastion Booger, and the illustrious Phantasio, all of whom live on as a small scar on our brain tissue. But when it comes to naming the worst wrestling gimmick of all time, there can be no [...] [...more]
Now, I’ll be the first person to admit this – I hate all things MTV. I truly believe that, between MTV and VH1, the popular media have nearly ruined a generation of children.
But I will say one thing: Many of my current favorite pro wrestlers wouldn’t be around if not for a reality show known [...] [...more]