Author: Clint Dye

Bryce Jordyn Wins IPW Championship Two months ago, “Golden Boy” Bryce Jordyn unsuccessfully cashed in his Impact Pro Wrestling Golden Ticket. During the IPW 20 Year Anniversary Show, Jordyn failed to win the Heavyweight Championship from The Big Picture. It was the match of the night that had the Forte Center fans on the edge of their seats.  Post-match, while The Big Picture made his way to the locker, Jordyn took a moment to gather his thoughts. You could tell, coming so close but falling just short, not only disappointed Jordyn but also lit a fire inside the Golden Boy. But, luckily for…

For Impact Pro Wrestling fans, the biggest weekend of the year is upon us. You see, it’s time for the Impact Pro Wrestling presents the George Tragos / Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame weekend in Waterloo, Iowa. Thursday night the festivities begin with the Jason Sanderson Kickoff at the Dan Gable Museum followed by pro wrestling trivia to cap the night off. Friday is the meat and potatoes of the weekend with a pair of Impact Pro Wrestling shows, more on that shortly. Then on Saturday, the weekend ends with the Tragos/Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame induction…

The Max Chill Mafia. When looking at the best pro wrestling trios, there is one thing all the greats have in common. These groups are comprised of unique individuals, each bringing a special dynamic to the group. For example, the original New World Order trio of Hulk Hogan, Scott Hall, and Kevin Nash successfully combined Hogan’s aura with Hall’s swagger and the coolness of Nash. More recently, the Shield paired powerhouse Roman Reigns with the chaotic Dean Ambrose and the cerebral Seth Rollins. Each of these groups, along with trios like the New Day and the Freebirds, ability to mesh…

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. 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 “The Brain” Heenan, and Mike Tenay at…

In pro wrestling, there are certain moments that live forever. Moments that transcend the line of greatness into the realm of iconic. For the “Frontman” Jah C or “The Real McCoy” JDX, one of these moments comes this Saturday. On the night of the Black Wrestlers Matter 2 show, during the main event, one of these men will be crowned the inaugural Black Wrestlers Matter Champion. While being the first-ever anything is special. Being the first-ever champion of a rising promotion on the independent wrestling scene is extraordinary. The magnitude of this moment, the opportunity to leave their mark on history,…

RetroView fans, it’s the scariest time of year in our look back at the glory days of WCW. Today’s RetroView covers WCW Halloween Havoc 1997. A month removed from the nWo’s heinous attack on Ric Flair at Fall Brawl, WCW is looking to rebound.  In an effort to steal back some much-needed momentum, Commissioner Roddy Piper has scheduled a cage match between him and Hollywood Hogan. Not only will we get the steel cage match, but Diamond Dallas Page and Macho Man Randy Savage look to settle their rivalry in a Las Vegas Death Match.  _________________ The show begins with a…

Last month Impact Pro Wrestling celebrated its 20th Anniversary with a mega show. Not only was it a celebration of 20 years of IPW action, but it also marked the company’s first show in front of fans in over a year. To say the Forte Center in Des Moines was rocking that night would be an understatement. This Saturday, IPW returns to the Forte Center for another action-packed night of pro wrestling. Let’s look at the card, as Impact Pro Wrestling is live from the Forte Center. _______________ Impact Pro Wrestling live at the Forte Center Impact Pro Wrestling Heavyweight…

WCW RetroView fans, we’ve reached one of my favorite WCW pay-per-view. Today we look back at WCW Fall Brawl 1997. The war between WCW and the nWo is still red hot, but WCW has a player in power with the new commissioner, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper. One of his biggest moves is setting up the year’s War Games match. The 1997 edition of the dual-ring 8-man cage match features the Four Horsemen taking on the nWo.  Beginning the show is a video package highlighting Arn Anderson’s emotional retirement speech and offering of his spot within the Horsemen to Curt Hennig. It…

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 end…

Impact Pro Wrestling fans, the time has finally arrived. This Saturday, May 8th, the stars of IPW return to the Forte Center in Des Moines, Iowa. The COVID pandemic forced IPW and most pro wrestling promotions to find ways to entertain their fans without those fans in attendance. IPW dealt with social distancing by presenting their fans with Facebook live shows. This Saturday night, IPW welcomes back their fans with an action-packed show. Not only is it IPW’s first show at the Forte Center in over a year, but it’s also Impact Pro Wrestling’s 20th Anniversary Show. Let’s look at the…