Author: Marc Madison (Editor in Chief)

In 2018, former Impact Wrestling superstar Braxton Sutter has returned to the independent scene, re-emerging under this previous moniker of Pepper Parks and The Blade. As a near twenty-year veteran of the ring, Parks has seen it all and pretty much done it all. Of course, the modest talent might not admit to that, or that he is as committed to his craft today as he was when he was trained by the legendary Les Thatcher. Parks has competed primarily in North America but following his departure from Impact he has ambitions to compete in a number of places, including…

In 2017, Flip Gordon may just be the most exciting wrestler on the independent scene. The opportunities that have been presented to him, not to mention his desire to improve both inside and out of the ring. Over the past year, Gordon has earned notoriety while competing in Ring of Honor and Chaotic Wrestling. One of the most notable in-ring qualities that Gordon possesses is his versatility, and his ability to move around with the greatest of ease. Gordon is blessed with a wide range of acrobatic skills.. He possesses a variety of interesting and exciting moves and the ability…

In 2015, Global Force Wrestling’s, Sonjay Dutt recently took some time to participate in an interview. Dutt shares about his time in TNA, his time on the independent circuit, the Ring Ka King experience, his enthusiasm for competing for Smash Wrestling and his aspirations for Global Force Wrestling. Check out the complete interview below: Discuss some of the early training of Sonjay Dutt under Larry Sharpe & Jon Dalton and working with KYDA Pro Wrestling Sonjay Dutt: When I was a senior in high school, I found out that Larry Sharpe was over at the Monster Factory in DC about…

In 2017, Adam Cole took some time to participate in an interview. Cole reveals his past training under John Dahmer, competing for PWG and working alongside Matt Hardy. He opens up about how grown since he’s continued to develop and his success as part of Mount Rushmore and more recently The Kingdom in Ring of Honor. Check out the complete interview below. John Dahmer, Al Snow & Les Thatcher are all credited with helping train Adam Cole. Discuss what you gained from their training? Adam Cole: “Well with all four of those guys they sound completely different. They helped me…

In 2015, former TNA X Division champion, Rockstar Spud aka Drake Maverick in the WWE took time to participate in an interview. Spud discusses these thoughts on his feud with Ethan Carter III, working alongside Dixie Carter and the evolution of the Rockstar Spud character being more personal than ever before. Check out the interview below. What did it mean for Rockstar Spud to win the TNA British Boot Camp challenge? What did you expect coming out of it? “You can see that when they announced that I was the winner and I collapsed to the ground on my knees…

In 2018, Lucha Underground’s Ivelisse Velez is among the most talented and exciting female wrestlers in the world. A thirteen-year pro, Ivelisse continues to defy the odds and injury to show just how talented she is. This proud Puerto Rican talent continues to work each and every match in the hopes of getting better each time. Her effort is evident, and both in her matches outside the United States and the ones she has had as part of Lucha Underground, Ivelisse continues to showcase her athleticism week in and week out. One of the most remarkable in-ring qualities about Velez…

On May 5, 1993, at Kawasaki Stadium, the first-ever no-rope exploding barbed wire time bomb Deathmatch took place. The match would pit teacher versus student, with Atsushi Onita facing Terry Funk. As the camera would focus on the ring, the setup was fierce. With barbed wires strung along in place of ring ropes, we see both combatants in their respective dressing rooms going over the events of this match. What was to come? With wrestling in the west taking a very different look and feel, wrestling in the east was pushing the envelope, particularly FMW (Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling). The first…

Bayley’s journey in professional wrestling is a captivating tale of determination and transformation. From her early days as a fan to her evolution into a prominent WWE superstar, her career has been a rollercoaster of highs and lows, culminating in a character shift that left the wrestling world buzzing. The intrigue surrounding Bayley isn’t just about her in-ring prowess but also the dynamic evolution of her character. The transition from a lovable hugger to a compelling hater is a storyline that captured fans’ imaginations and added a layer of complexity to her persona. Bayley – Early Beginnings Bayley’s fascination with…

The Snake and The Dragon, Ricky Steamboat and Jake Roberts. In the mid-to-late 1980s, the WWF ran a program between two men who couldn’t be more different than they were here. If light and darkness faced each other in their purest form, they would likely have been captured in this battle. When Jake Roberts came to the World Wrestling Federation, his first major feud was as a heel. Ricky Steamboat and Jake Roberts – The Epic Rivalry That Elevated A Snake and A Dragon In May 1986, Roberts was set to face Ricky Steamboat, and on the sixth edition of…

In 2017, former TNA World Heavyweight and owner of Global Force Wrestling, Jeff Jarrett recently took some time to participate in an interview. Jarrett revealed the changes of the wrestling industry, new opportunities with Global Force Wrestling, his time with the TNA promotion and his experiences competing in both Puerto Rico and Japan. Check out the complete interview below. As a third-generation entertainer entrenched in the business, was training under your dad both beneficial & detrimental? And how did it differ from your training under the late Buddy Landel? Jeff Jarrett: “Let me stop you, I wasn’t trained by Buddy.…