FlashBack Wrestling Podcast debut episode is all about the Texas rattle snake, Stone Cold Steve Austin. We take a look back at his career with WCW, the ECW and then the WWF and talk about what made him one of the best, if not the best, in the eyes of the …
Read More »RAW IS JERICHO: An Unforgettable Debut
It may be hard to believe, but Monday Night Raw has been around for over 25 years now. During that time, we’ve seen tons of classic matches, promos, and wrestler debuts. However, one man’s Monday Night Raw arrival still stands head and shoulders above the rest (at least in my …
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 »WWE SD Live Review
After the hilarious Total Bellas Bull Sh** clips last week The Miz had a special viewing of the final “lost” episode for Miz Tv. It all led up to John Cena turning down Nikki Bella for marriage, then Miz broke character and got serious. It was a little weird, but …
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, …
Read More »A War Is Brewing: Intro To New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW)
Throughout the years, competition has proven to be a huge driving force behind the success of WWE. When presented with true competitors like the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) in the 80’s and WCW in the 90’s, Vince McMahon and his company successfully reshaped the professional wrestling world twice. However since …
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