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 »Ten off the Top: Current Championship Reigns
The journey of a professional wrestler (or sports entertainer, depending on what end of the Cornette Kayfabe SpectrumTM you fall under) is often times underscored by his or her championship prowess. In this wonderful industry, it is not only the number of times we can reach the top of our …
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 »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 »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 …
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, …
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