Author: Mike Malowany
If you go back in time to some of the greatest factions, there has always been a wrestler that seems to be the complemental piece to the forging of steele. That person who is there to be the minor player in a bigger storyline. The Four Horseman always had Barry Windham and Lex Luger. Evolution had Randy Orton or Batista. The Ministry of Darkness had… well… a few parts. You get the point. But when it comes to these people, sometimes it takes them branching out on their own to show. What talent they truly have as the forging of…
From my years of watching wrestling, both as a fan and as someone behind the scenes, one of the hardest things to execute is an effective double-turn and changing places. Having someone change from a bad guy to a good guy, and vice versa, with the fans getting fully behind it, is one of the best accomplishments that a pair of wrestlers can accomplish. When done right, you can turn Bret Hart into the most hated heel in a company, and Stone Cold the most loved face. Changing Places In this week’s tale, I will take you back to when…
In 2019, the latest edition of tales from ringside, and when opportunity knocks! Those that have followed me on social media may know this, but as of May 4th, I resigned my active roles with any wrestling promotion to work on other reporting endeavors. While I am not going into specific details on why I have left, it has led to a lot of time to reflect on my time in the business, and many of the events that were a major part of it. This is what happens when opportunity knocks. When you finish off something, the first thing…
In 2019, sometimes in life you just must look back and truly appreciate what you have and realize that you have been truly spoiled with the riches one has as we present in a Blais of glory. With the Prairie Wrestling Alliance celebrating their 18th Anniversary this past Saturday in Edmonton, I was sitting back in my seat before the show thinking about all the great matches the promotion has put out. It all takes me back to my first big show I attended for the promotion, Night of Champions 2013. In a Blais of Glory – Night of Champions…
There are things in people’s lives that one doesn’t necessarily want, but they are essential to being successful in some portion of your life with a lethal dose of Poison. The best example in today’s case is that bottle of cough medicine that tastes awful, but you need it to get over that killer cold. Most people remember the infamous promo Vince McMahon had in 2001 about “injecting the WWF with a lethal dose of poison”. From there, the New World Order returned, and for a time, chaos ensued, but at Wrestlemania X8 a moment was created that fans will…
This week’s tale is ironically about a man who has flipped wrestling in Edmonton on its ear again. It seems that things are all over the place when it comes to talent in 2019. He is the best hype man in Alberta. When podcasting, one of the things I personally hate to record is “best of” and prediction shows. The reason being, is that it almost guarantees one or two people will be missed or overlooked. If you take a listen to our Backbreaker Media Honours from this past month here, you will notice one egregious omission. In talking about…
Sometimes when people watch a movie, relive sports moments, and check out archived wrestling footage, people ask “what if?” What if Batman and Iron Man went Head-to-head? What if Gretzky played at the same time as Ovechkin? Or what if Sting and the Undertaker fought in their prime? Well, in terms of Alberta Wrestling we saw a sample of that this past Friday night, when worlds collide. One of the greatest desires of talent and loyal wrestling fans in Alberta (most notably Edmonton) is the thought of a “supercard”. A night where all local promotions combine together for a showcase…
As 2018 came to a close, it is time to look back at the matches that stood out to me in Alberta. Now there is such a diverse list of matches that could be considered Match of the Year quality, I could not possibl rank them. But here is a look into what Alberta wrestling has to offer. Alberta Wrestling in 2018 Canadian Wrestling Coalition – Pride vs. Dylon Stone, August 25 This battle was the culmination of a six-month feud, with Pride capturing the Alberta Championship over his former best friend and tag team partner. This match had a…
In most wrestling locker rooms, there is one veteran, one wrestler, that can be known as the conscience of an organization, the luck of the Irish in Alberta. Someone who can be a moral compass, both in his actions in the ring and dealing with issues in the locker room. In Alberta, this man has been known simply as The Irishmen. The Luck of the Irish in Alberta The native of Shannon, Ireland, has been one of the most popular wrestlers to come across Alberta Wrestling fans in years. Personally, one of my favourite moments as a production worker was…
As we enter the holiday season, it is often used as a time for reflection during my year as the boss. For myself, there was no greater experience than when I became Monster Pro Wrestling General Manager. It was my year as the boss. To explain how it all came together, I need to take you back to last January. As I mentioned in my previous article, Edmonton was hit with a moratorium on Combat Sports. Pro Wrestling got caught in the wash. As promoters fought to have the embargo lifted, I joined the fight myself and spoke to the…