Author: Dylan Hughes

Bret Hart vs Roddy Piper. “The Excellence of Execution” and “Hot Rod.” You’d be hard-pressed to find two more different wrestlers. Bret carries himself with composure and is a man of few words. He wrestles a highly technical, mat-based style and would prefer to keep things in between the ropes. Piper, on the other hand, is almost the complete opposite. He’s brash, loud, in-your-face, and would rather punch you in the mouth than apply a headlock. Regardless, both men are bonafide icons in the business. Known as one of the best promo men in the business, Piper is also one…

With it being such an exciting time in professional wrestling, certain performers fly under the radar. One such performer is Ren Narita. At 23, his resume is already quite impressive, albeit lacking many signature moments. But, looking at the rapport he has built with anyone that has worked with him, he is surely destined for greatness. Ren Narita – Where Legends Are Built Few, if any, developmental systems have cranked out the amount of talent that the New Japan Dojo has. In New Japan, rookie wrestlers are referred to as “Young Lions.” These rookies wear very non-descript attires that consist…

Minoru Suzuki doesn’t exactly fit the mold of what most people think of when “scary” wrestlers are brought up. Typically, it’s supernatural abilities or an ominous entrance. Usually, these characters have quite a bit of pageantry involved with their persona. Just look at the Undertaker, Kane, or Bray Wyatt. Some of the most defining moments of these wrestlers’ careers involve coffins, something or someone being lit on fire, or some other over-the-top production. Nothing could be less true about Suzuki, who wrestles in plain black trunks. While his music, Kaze Ni Nare is beloved (google the Suzuki Incident), it is…

The rivalry of The Rock and Ken Shamrock was an important one. 1998 was a watershed year for the WWE (then WWF). It saw the emergence of Stone Cold Steve Austin after defeating New Era poster boy Shawn Michaels at Wrestlemania 14 for the WWE Championship. This effectively ushered in the highly acclaimed and often-talked-about Attitude Era. This time in WWE was a particularly exciting time as it seemed new stars were being created monthly. This boom period led to the demise and eventual closure of WCW. It allowed WWE to declare themselves the winner of the Monday Night War.…

The height of Japanese professional wrestling is the early to mid-2000s NOAH was special with KENTA and Naomichi Marufuji. One can argue 90’s AJPW or even modern-day NJPW, but what started it all for me was NOAH. Specifically, two proteges of two of the biggest names in the history of the sport, This is the storied rivalry of KENTA and Naomichi Marufuji. KENTA (real name Kenta Kobayashi) had always looked up to Kenta Kobashi and knew he was destined for greatness. Just because his favorite wrestler’s name only differed from his by one letter. Kobashi took a liking to KENTA…

On August 7th, 2002, Ron Killings captures the NWA World Championship as NWA-TNA held its eighth weekly pay-per-view from the Asylum in Nashville, Tennessee. In the second match on the card, Ron “The Truth” Killings challenged Ken Shamrock for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Killings was freshly rebranded from his previous ring name K Kwik in the WWE. The name and gimmick change came during the build-up for the match. In which Ron Killings stated that it was just “The Truth” that the powers that be in TNA were avoiding giving him a title shot because he is a black…

Coming off of one of the most impressive debuts for a tag team in NXT history which culminated in them winning the 2021 iteration of the Dusty Classic, MSK has garnered a lot of well-deserved praise and hype. But how did we get here? What did Triple H and other members of management see in this team that made them comfortable enough to strap the proverbial rockets to their backs right out of the gate? In order to answer that question, we have to start in 2015. MSK – An Exciting Young Team Nash Carter and Wes Lee (FKA Zachary…

We introduce to you the inaugural AEW Dynamite Review for 01/05/21. AEW Dynamite Review for 01/05/21 AEW World Championship: “Hangman” Adam Page (c) vs. “American Dragon” Bryan Danielson As with their first meeting, Adam Page and Bryan Danielson are starting off the show. Their first encounter went to a full sixty-minute draw. To prevent another stalemate, this AEW World Championship match will have three judges, should this match go the distance as well. As is customary, the challenger, Bryan Danielson, came out first to a mixed reaction. Next came the champ. The connection Adam Page has with the fans is…

This week, New Japan Showdown continues as we present the NJPW STRONG Preview for 11/20/21. Not only does this episode of STRONG boast an excellent card, but fans will also see the showdown from the incredible Battle in the Valley. New Japan of America has been treating fans with great wrestling lately, and this week is no different. With several incredible talent in action including TJP, El Phantasmo, Chris Bey, Lio Rush, and former IWGP Tag Team Champions FinJuice, this week’s episode of STRONG is truly must-see tv. This is the NJPW STRONG preview for 11/20/21. NJPW STRONG Preview for…

Alicia Atout has had quite the career thus far, and not just in wrestling. Having gained recognition for creating a wildly popular music blog “A Music Blog, Yeah?” While running the blog, Atout interviewed some very big names in the music scene. Names like Mac Demarco, Melanie Martinez, and Greta Van Fleet. As recognition for her work, she won several Canadian Weblog Awards, as well as multiple Feedspot and MiB awards. Alicia then turned her focus to professional wrestling. She began her foray in wrestling business as a member of IMPACT! Wrestling from 2018-2019. Following her departure from IMPACT!, she…