Welcome back to The Kayfabe Journal! If you missed the inaugural edition you can check it out here. As a lifelong pro wrestling fan, one of my absolute favorite things about wrestling is the gimmicks, more specifically the characters. A great character makes a great wrestler shine that much brighter. …
Read More »The Kayfabe Journal: An Interview With Samantha Smart
Welcome to the inaugural edition of The Kayfabe Journal! As a lifelong pro wrestling fan, one of my absolute favorite things about wrestling is the gimmicks, more specifically the characters. A great character makes a great wrestler shine that much brighter. Growing up, my favorite wrestler was Mr. Perfect. Mr. …
Read More »Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake To Be Inducted Into WWE Hall Of Fame
According to The WWE, Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake (Ed Leslie) is the latest inductee into The WWE Hall Of Fame Class Of 2019. He will be joining headliners D-Generation X (Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Chyna, Billy Gunn, “Road Dogg” BG James & Sean “X-Pac” Waltman), The Honky Tonk Man, Torrie …
Read More »Flashback Wrestling Podcast Episode 40 – Big Boss Man – Cobb County to Hall of Fame
Flashback Wrestling Podcast is back with their 40th episode. In this episode Wesly Avendano takes a look back at the career of former WWF World Tag Team Champion, WWF Hardcore Champion and WWF Hall of Famer, Big Boss Man. But before diving into Big Boss Man‘s career Wesly jumps into his “Let’s …
Read More »Flashback Wrestling Podcast Episode 32 – Mr. Perfect – Absolutely Perfect
Flashback Wrestling Podcast is back with their 32nd episode. In this episode Wesly Avendano takes a look back at the career of WCW, WWF/WWE legend, Mr Perfect, Curt Hennig. Before getting into Hennig‘s career though Wesly jumps into his “Let’s Get Social” segment where he talks about all the social media engagement he had this passed …
Read More »Flashback Wrestling Podcast Episode 31 – Lex Luger- Made In The USA
Flashback Wrestling Podcast is back with their 31st episode. In this episode Wesly Avendano takes a look back at the career of NWA/WCW, WWF/WWE legend, Lex Luger. Before getting into Luger‘s career though Wesly jumps into his “Let’s Get Social” segment where he talks about all the social media engagement he had this passed week …
Read More »FlashBack Wrestling Podcast Episode 6 – Jimmy Superfly Snuka – The Superfly Podcast
FlashBack Wrestling Podcast is back with their 6th episode. In this episode Wesly Avendano and his brother Anthony take a look back at the career of the flying Icon, and WWF legend Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka. They start off by talking about his early days, being born in the Fiji islands and starting his …
Read More »Scott Hall – Say Hello to The Bad Guy
Throughout it’s history, professional wrestling has shone a spotlight on some pretty infamous “bad guys” (heels). We’ve seen everything from evil foreigners, to cocky playboys, to corporate sell outs. However, there’s a huge difference between simply being “a bad guy,” and being “The Bad Guy.” “The Bad Guy” is a gold chain wearing, toothpick throwing Cuban, …
Read More »Macho Man Randy Savage: Unique Madness
Every once in a generation, an athlete comes along that completely transcends and changes their sport. There was Ervin “Magic” Johnson, who along with his “Showtime” Lakers, provided a layer of flash and entertainment that was crucial in shaping the modern NBA. We also had Peyton Manning, who’s innovative style …
Read More »Why Bret The Hitman Hart Is The Best Ever
Webster’s Dictionary defines excellence as archaic or superior. Pro Wrestling defines excellence as Bret “The Hitman” Hart. Bret Hart is the standard of what a promotion would want as its World Champion. He’s a former WWF Champion, Intercontinental Champion, Tag Team Champion, Royal Rumble Winner, and he won the first …
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