Author: John Caul

Wrestlemania may be the biggest entertainment extravaganza of the year, but the shows that surround the big event are always must-see especially when they feature some of the independent’s top talent. For the Anthem-owned IMPACT Wrestling, they’ve decided to go nostalgic for their upcoming event resurrecting TNA for one night… including bringing back one of their founding fathers. TNA: There’s No Place Like Home takes place during WrestleCon, the big convention-style event that is held during Wrestlemania weekend, on April 3rd airing on Fite TV. But as they continue to announce stars for the upcoming throwback night of sorts, they…

While most were amazed at the excitement of some annual battle royal in Houston at a baseball field promoted by this Connecticut-based wrestling promotion, a certain ROH heavy hitter came in a wreck shop at Northeast Wrestling’s Over The Top on Saturday, January 25th, taking the promotions top title from one of All Elite Wrestling’s top stars. Before the 30 man rumble, which saw Keith Youngblood take the win, the Northeast Wrestling Championship was on the line. The reigning champion Darby Allin faced off against Ring of Honor heavyweight and former NWA Television title contender Dan Maff in a hard-hitting…

With 2020 here and pro wrestling on the rise, Northeast Wrestling is looking to continue on that wave as they start the year off during WWE’s Royal Rumble weekend. NEW Over The Top, even with their move to Kennedy High School in Waterbury, Connecticut, are swinging for the fences in one of the biggest cards in their history! NEW Tag Team Champions Inzanely Rude, Keith Youngblood & Chris Battle vs. Maine Street Posse, DL Hurst & Brett Ryan Gosselin The reigning tag champs joined by Keith Youngblood and Chris Battle look to take on Main Street Posse, DL Hurst…

Decorated independent wrestler. Former ‘Joker’ in AEW. A former biggest free agent in pro wrestling. Now, potentially, future #1 contender for the NXT Women’s Championship? As confirmed by Ryan Satin on the Satin Sheet segment on WWE Backstage last night, the recently signed Mercedes Martinez will be the last name added to the big #1 contenders battle royal that will take place on tonight’s edition of NXT on USA. Rhea Ripley, the current NXT Women’s Champion defeated Shayna Baszler back on the December 18th episode of NXT. Since then she’s already had a line of challengers. They include an upcoming…

It’s Friday night and it’s time for Smackdown on FOX. Welcome to a special edition of Smackdown Synopsis brought to you by John Caul. Today, we review this week’s show, airing from The Ford Center! We kick off with The Miz and Miz TV with his special guest, John Morrison. Miz starts off speaking on last week’s tirade as he apologizes for his actions against Kofi Kingston. But after all the apologies are done, Miz introduces Morrison to a resounding ovation and a welcome back chant. Before Miz asks a question, we get a wonderfully crafted “sizzle reel” which shows…

They say it’s hard making a first impression, but for WWE their first impression for Smackdown on FOX, that impression has not been great. Lackluster at best, WWE on Fox social media has been more entertaining than the Friday night staple. But on the first episode of 2020, Smackdown saw 4 superstars re-debut on the show. One of which will be live in a WWE ring for the first time in 5 years tonight. As announced on WWE.com yesterday, John Morrison will appear live on The Miz’s show Miz TV tonight on Smackdown. After appearing in the A-Lister’s dressing room…

Sometimes in the world of pro wrestling, we wait for that moment when we are naturally excited for a superstar to finally get their shot at the big time. Today is one of those feel-good stories we will remember forever. After competing in the Mae Yong Classic for two years straight, former Rise and SHIMMER champion Mercedes Martinez signs with the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). A 20-year in-ring veteran, Mercedes has wrestled for every major wrestling promotion possible throughout the United States. Trained by former ECW superstar Jason Knight, Martinez has accumulated one of the most extensive resumes in professional…

Welcome to the review of the January 3, 2019 edition of 205 Live, here for the new year! And as get closer to Royal Rumble, this edition may be building towards WWE’s next big Pay-Per-View and a new contender to Angel Garza’s championship. Garza is slated to face Nese in the main event. We kick off the show with both Tom Phillips and Aiden English proclaiming New Year’s resolutions heading into the new decade as tonight’s episode begins with Ariya Daivari, who in a promo states he’s ready to protect 205 Live from people like his opponent tonight, Danny Burch.…

In the world of pro wrestling, weddings are always a big event. I mean outside of the obvious nuptials, you always tend to get some shenanigans taken place during the ceremony. Monday night’s wedding of Lana and Lashley was no different as it was full of surprises, first marriages and Liv Morgan? While yesterday may have been Rusev Day, yesterday was also a major debut for two of independent wrestling’s rising stars. While he was calling everyone a son-of-a… you know what, Lana’s “first husband” is actually Curt Hawkins’ Create-A-Pro graduate Eric James. James, a Queens, NY native also known…

Since taking over 205 Live Landscape review of the fastest and exciting hour of WWE television on Friday nights late in 2019, I’ve enjoyed the high flying, more wrestling based show than I have in years past. Gone are the days of over the top RAW & Smackdown storylines, and more mat-based content that has made NXT what it is today, which made the announce talent exchange between 205 GM Drake Maverick and NXT GM William Regal so much more impactful. So while we may not have a live edition of WWE’s purple brand, I figure I can give you…