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 »Everybody’s Got A Price For The Million Dollar Man – Ted Dibiase
The Bible says, “The love of money is the root of all evil.” If that’s really the case, then it makes total sense that one of the most iconic heels in professional wrestling history came in the form of “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase. DiBiase is a former WWF …
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 Stone Cold Steve Austin Is The Best Ever
“The Austin Era has just begun!” It’s one of the most iconic and memorable calls in pro wrestling history, and it marked the official passing of the torch from Shawn Michaels to “The Texas Rattlesnake” Stone Cold Steve Austin. Austin is a former WWF Champion, Intercontinental Champion, Tag Team Champion, …
Read More »Tommy Dreamer on Becoming The Innovator Of Violence, Discusses Being An Advisor, Terry Funk As His Mentor, More
ECW Original, the “Innovator of Violence” Tommy Dreamer was recently a guest on The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling podcast with John Poz and Chad, which you can listen to above. Dreamer discusses his new role of being a mentor to the newer talent, just like Terry Funk was …
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