As kids, our parents spent countless hours reassuring us that, despite our wildest fears, monsters weren’t real. Well, those parents never had to deal with Andre The Giant, Bruiser Brody, or King Kong Bundy. “Monster heels” have been an essential part of the wrestling business since its inception. Promoters like …
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 »Daniel Bryan, And The YES! Movement
“YES! YES! YES!” It seems like just yesterday when 75,167 wrestling fans inside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, erupted into cheers as their unlikely hero stood tall holding the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Daniel Bryan was never supposed to be the mega star that he became, don’t ever let anyone try to …
Read More »Batista: WWE World Champion To Guardian Of The Galaxy
Hulk Hogan, Roddy Piper, Jesse “The Body” Ventura, and of course Dwayne “The Rock“ Johnson. That’s just a small list of professional wrestlers who went and tried their hand at becoming a Hollywood star. The first three are Hall of Fame legends, but were never able to truly break into …
Read More »The Awesome Rise of The Miz
Persistence. It’s a crucial trait for an athlete to have in order to reach the top of their chosen sport. Everyone knows the famous story of Michael Jordan being cut from his high school basketball team, yet still becoming the greatest basketball player of all time. In the NFL, …
Read More »CM Punk – The Pipe Bomb That Changed The WWE Universe
“CM Punk!” “CM Punk!” “CM Punk!” If you’ve watched WWE on t.v. or attended a live show over the past 5 years, odds are you’ve heard that chant numerous times. It’s one of the most persistent in WWE history, and for good reason. CM Punk is the indie darling who defied …
Read More »Ric Flair: To Be the Man…Whoooooo!
Who’s the greatest of all time? In the NBA and NHL, there isn’t much of a debate, it’s Michael Jordan and Wayne Gretzky. In other sports however, the answer isn’t always so easy. Pro wrestling falls into the latter category. There technically is no right or wrong answer. The top …
Read More »Dear WrestleMania…An Open Letter
Dear WrestleMania, You don’t know this but you’ve been a huge part of my life since I was a small child. I’ll never known exactly when or where I was first exposed to pro wrestling. I have vague memories of being a child and having a “Macho Man” Randy Savage …
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 »Erased! The Tragic Story of Chris Benoit
In the world of sports and sports entertainment, the word “Legacy” takes on a different meaning. An athlete’s legacy is what they leave behind or what people remember for years after they’ve passed away. In pro wrestling, some athletes have long fruitful careers, some have shorter yet more memorable runs, …
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