Author: Clint Dye

In 2021, when Jeremy Wyatt enters a venue to wrestle, he becomes the most determined man in the locker room. Be it an arena, local bar, or empty warehouse; he’s determined to out-wrestle whoever stands before him. This determination has created a reputation as one of the top independent wrestlers in the Midwest. A reputation that, with more and more promotions across the country running shows again, will soon expand. The constant pursuit of topping his last performance drives the “Monarch” in pursuit of greatness. He’s the guy willing to wrestle marathon matches or multiple times in a day to…

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. When 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 these…

World Championship Wrestling fans, we are back for the second week in row with another WCW RetroView. This time we are diving into WCW Bash at the Beach 1997, and let me tell you, this is a fun show. After months of being M.I.A, WCW World Champion Hollywood Hogan is finally stepping back in the ring. But he isn’t coming alone; joining him in celebration of the nefarious nWo’s one-year anniversary is NBA bad boy Dennis Rodman. _______________ The dastardly duo takes on WCW flag bearer’s Lex Luger and The Giant in the main event. Also, Diamond Dallas Page continues…

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…

For nearly a decade, Miss Frankie Jay has been making a name across the midwest wrestling scene. Getting into the wrestling business was a New Year’s resolution 2021 and one that has given her the chance to grow. Since 2012 Frankie Jay has wrestled for companies like 3XWrestling, Central Empire Wrestling, and SCWPro. Having plied her trade in a handful of promotions gave her a wealth of experience inside the squared circle.  ________________________ Miss Frankie Jay | An Emerging Star Leading the Way While she’s wrestled for multiple companies, one company has been home; that company is Impact Pro Wrestling. Debuting…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen to my third WCW Retro View.  So far we have revisited WCW Hog Wild and Fall Brawl. Today we continue our trip back to the glory days of WCW with a look back at Halloween Havoc 1996. The war between WCW and the nWo has hit a fever pitch after the events of Fall Brawl. No one knows where Sting stands, WCW is full of in-fighting and the nWo continues gaining more power.  As with most WCW pay-per-views, we get a video package showing everyone what has led to this event. It’s here Eric Bischoff…

World Championship Wrestling fans, we are finally back. After a month’s hiatus, due to the WWE Network going kaput and Peacock slowly gaining vintage shows, we pick up on our WCW RetroView. Today we are looking at WCW Great American Bash 1997. Fresh off the heels of Slamboree, Hollywood Hogan is still AWOL as World Champion. The nWo is focused on the tag team titles as two icons look to take those titles away. Oh, and let’s not forget the Diamond Dallas Page – Macho Man Randy Savage rivalry is as hot as ever. ________________________ Our favorite announcing trio, Tony…

Like most independent professional wrestlers, the Queen Bee Brooke Valentine had to maneuver her way through a turbulent 2020. Travel bans, shows canceled, and promotions closed; it wasn’t easy for anyone making their name as an indie wrestler. Some took this as a sign to hang up their boots. Others used it to stay motivated, knowing the light at the end of the tunnel meant a return to performing in front of the masses. ______________________ Brooke Valentine used the time to heal up from some nagging injuries while reestablishing her love of professional wrestling. Entering the year full of momentum…

“Another highway, another town.” For over four years, the 1 Called Manders has lived by that mantra. As a result, Manders has carved a path of bruised and broken bodies in his short but impressive career, traveling highways all across the country, from small-town fair shows to big city blockbusters. His travels this year alone have taken him to 28 different promotions across the United States. From Las Vegas to Philadelphia, Texas to Iowa, the “Cornbelt Cowboy” has seen a million faces and – to steal a line from his iconic entrance theme – has rocked them all. 1 Called…

Captain Midnight Guthrie. In this modern age of professional wrestling, some would say the manager’s role has become passe. You no longer see many charismatic mouthpieces standing in the corner of their chosen grapplers. Granted, WWE’s Paul Heyman is the current standard-bearer, but even he calls himself an advocate.  ______________ All Elite Wrestling has slowly started utilizing veteran wrestlers past their ring prime as cornermen for their younger stars. But even they call them coaches, not managers.  No, today’s wrestling is a far cry from the golden era of managers that was WWE during the 1980’s – a time where managers…