Author: Clint Dye
Today’s RetroView is a look back at Bash at the Beach 1994, which took place 30 years ago today. This was the very first WCW Bash at the Beach and was also the WCW in-ring debut of Hulk Hogan. So who did he face, you may ask? None other than WCW World Champion Ric Flair. Once Hogan jumped ship to WCW, they were quick to sign this match, something WWE chose not to do at WrestleMania 8. As a result, the show’s video package plays up the colossal clash of these two wrestling icons, dubbing it the “Match of the…
It’s time once again RetroView fans for WCW’s attempt at cashing in on the prestige and popularity of the WWE’s Royal Rumble event. with World War 3 1997 You guessed it, today I look back at WCW World War 3 1997, featuring their 60-man, three-ring battle royal. The big news heading into this show is that the official main event for Starrcade the following month is Sting versus Hollywood Hulk Hogan. World War 3 is just a pit stop on the road to the biggest and possibly best-built championship match in WCW history. The show opens with Tony Schiavone, Bobby…
Every year on May 23 I try to do something in honor of Owen Hart and say thank you Owen Hart. Whether it’s watching his matches or more recently introducing my eight-year-old wrestling superfan son Emmett to his matches, I always do something in remembrance of the “King of Harts”. This year, I’ve decided to discuss four, of my favorite Owen Hart matches. WrestleMania X Owen Hart vs Bret Hart We can’t list of Owen Hart matches without mentioning pro wrestling’s quintessential sibling rivalry. Pro wrestling has seen its fair share of brotherly feuds. But none can match the overall…
We made it WCW fans; today’s WCW RetroView brings us a full year of covering WCW pay-per-views. The first WCW RetroView focused on Hog Wild 1996; we take a look at WCW Road Wild 1997. Emanating from the world-famous Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, this outdoor event always has a unique feel to it. The show opens with a video package detailing Lex Luger’s monumental WCW World Championship victory over Hollywood Hogan. Taking place on the Nitro before Road Wild, the victory was a huge blow to the nWo’s reign of terror. Something Tony Schiavone emphasizes by saying, “ WCW is poised to…
In 2021, adversity is something pro wrestlers deal with every time they step into the ring. How they handle adversity is something that makes the world of pile drivers and suplexes such a special form of entertainment. For wrestlers on the independent wrestling scene, wrestlers like Jared Thumb, facing adversity is just part of the gig. Travel schedules, working multiple promotions, the fans, and balancing a home life bring their own set of obstacles to overcome. Jared Thumb – Showcasing An Adversary of Adversity Outside the ring, Jared Wedekind, the man behind the Jared Thumb persona, has dealt with another…
In 2020, a darkness has permeated its way into the locker rooms of Impact Pro Wrestling and Magnum Pro. That darkness, in the form of Damien Saint, has put both rosters on notice. With a unique look and vicious repertoire of maneuvers, Saint has stood out. In a pro wrestling world full of bright colors, Saint prefers the darkness as he lurks in the shadows. The man that is Damien Saint, or Dylan Wright when he’s not wrestling, is a torn and divided soul. Two sides of the same coin. Dark Soul Outside the ring, Dylan Wright is a humble…
Throughout the history of pro wrestling, certain wrestlers have earned the reputation as ultimate opportunists. Guys or gals that, by hook or by crook, always seem to be in the right place at the right time. Names like Edge, CM Punk, Charlotte Flair, and Triple H immediately come to mind. The latter served as a major influence on Impact Pro Wrestling’s resident opportunist, Gable Galileo. Triple H’s ability to be goofy but at the same time keeping his badass persona, is something Galileo strives for as a professional wrestler. A graduate from the IPW Vault in Collins, Iowa, Galileo has…
The dictionary definition of the word charisma reads; Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others. Next to the word charisma, you will find a picture of ‘The Frontman’ Jah C. A master on the microphone, Jah C’s ability to reel in the audience before even stepping foot in the ring is unmatched. “I don’t think you can call yourself a great professional wrestler if you don’t have the ability to communicate your story on the microphone or verbally,” Jah said. “If I can only rely on my athletic ability for the next eight minutes while you watch…
In 2021, certain pro wrestlers over the course of their careers become staples of the organization they work for. Through their longevity, influence, and loyalty, they become part of the fabric of the promotion. For Impact Pro Wrestling, AJ Smooth is one of these franchise players, and that is why his featured in this Indie Spotlight Watch. Having been with the promotion for over a decade, Smooth has done it all when it comes to IPW. Smooth has headlined some of the biggest IPW shows. He’s wrestled top-tier talent within the wrestling industry, including Seth Rollins when he was Ring…
For years, the state of Iowa has been a hotbed for independent professional wrestling, particularly with Saturday, August 23rd’s Convergence Heroes For Hudson. On any given weekend, fans can find multiple spots to take in some of the most exciting action that pro wrestling has to offer. With so many promotions, competition obviously arises, but within that competition a fraternity has also formed—one that comes together when one of their own is in need. That’s what’s happening this Saturday, August 23, in Des Moines at The Hall, during Convergence: Heroes for Hudson. Six independent promotions—Absolute Pro Wrestling, Madhouse Wrestling, 3X…