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The Man v Barbie
Last we had seen Becky Lynch as a member of the NXT roster was in 2015, as she joined the Main Roster alongside fellow Four Horsewomen Sasha Banks and Charlotte Flair. She returned to the brand in 2019 to face Rhea Ripley for one night…
‘The Independent’ Compares CM Punk to Donald Trump and Proud Boys for Some Reason
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You've heard the phrase,…
Chad Gable: Rise of the Alpha
I don’t think it’s an unpopular opinion to state that Chad Gable has benefitted immensely from the change in the creative regime within the WWE.
To describe this recent flow of success, I feel it pertinent to mention a certain sensation…
Old School Memories: Pat Patterson Takes The Sgt Slaughter Cobra Clutch Challenge in 1981
Back in 1980, a new heel had joined the roster of the WWF. He was a mean, nasty former U.S. Marine who struck fear into his opponents. This new heel introduced a finishing hold that I had never seen before which he called the “Cobra…
Michael Cole: Finding Your Voice
It takes something special to be a memorable commentator. You’re essentially the lyrics to the instrumental taking place in the ring. You guide the viewers at home through the in-ring action and are responsible for informing the audience…
Mariah May: From Earth to Venus
Sometimes you never truly know what life has in store for you. You could travel the same path, go by the same routine, and remain in that comfort. Or, you could stray from that path to a fearful unknown that chokes you and leaves your skin…
What an Edge & Christian AEW Run Could Look Like
The future of Adam Copeland is up in the air.
Oh wow, that sounded ominous, didn’t it? Yikes.
Okay, so Edge had a match that’s said to possibly be his last, especially in WWE. After this last ride started by his return in…
Under the Microscope: 5 Fights That Made Conor McGregor
Under the Microscope: 5 Fights That Made Conor McGregor
The most interesting thing to happen during the Anthony Joshua and Robert Helenius fight night had nothing to do with the bout between the two boxers in the ring. Instead the best…
Five Matches That Should Have Been At All In
Wow. Wembley Stadium. When AEW started in 2019, it was a big deal with so many milestones that inevitably reached. The first show; the first television series; bringing CM Punk out of retirement; the first video game; the signing of Tony…
Old School Memories: The 1980 Feud Between The Fabulous Freebirds and Kevin Sullivan & Austin…
I remember the huge day that occurred for the Carlan family back in 1980 while we lived in East Meadow, New York. My dad had a big announcement to make to the entire family. He told us that we were going to be getting cable TV installed…