Author: Marc Madison (Editor in Chief)

As a wrestling enthusiast for over 30 years, my fondness for professional wrestling explores the irrational in a rational way. I will explore the details inside and outside the ring and hopefully have a laugh with you in the process. I've had the fortune to interview wrestlers from Lucha Underground, TNA, Ring of Honor, GFW, and former WWE talent as well. Feel free to follow me on Twitter @TheMarcMadison

AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura

On April 8th, 2018, AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura would battle for the WWE Championship. With Nina Strauss and a sea of violin players leading him to the ring, Shinsuke Nakamura, the King of Strong Style, not unlike a rock star, would come to the ring. Corey Graves shared that it had been 31 years  at the time since Alice Cooper was part of WrestleMania, and now Cooper’s guitarist, Strauss, is a part of this year’s event. The two men faced each other because Nakamura won the 2018 Royal Rumble. It was a battle of two men that fans couldn’t…

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WWF Sunday Night RetroView with Marc Madison

On Sunday, November 23rd, 1989, the WWF presented Survivor Series 1989 from the Rosemount Horizon in Rosemount, Illinois. The featured match would pit the Hulkamanics against The Million Dollar Team. There were five, four, or four traditional-style Survivor Series team matches. With Gorilla Monsoon and Jesse ‘The Body’ Ventura on commentary, the first team battle of the night would be underway. The event begins with Hulk Hogan delievering a promo on being thankful. He then shared that he is thankful for his team of Hulkamaniacs, followed by a number of other competitors on the show as well. Vince McMahon shares…

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12 Lesser Known WWE Survivor Series Facts

In the nearly 40-year history of the Survivor Series, the event has seen a series of changes. Whether it be from team match-ups to one-on-one confrontations to the inclusion of an all-women’s only Survivor Series match-up to the embracing of the famed War Games concept, Survivor Series provided a series of memorable moments. In 1987, the World Wrestling Federation held its first-ever Survivor Series event. The inaugural event was initially presented in conjunction with the U.S Thanksgiving holiday. Since this time, the events airing and presentation has varied throughout the year, but consistently took place in the month of November.…

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Ric Flair and Harley Race

On November 24th, 1983, the National Wrestling Alliance held its inaugural Starrcade event in Greensboro, North Carolina. Ric Flair and Harley Race battled in the main event. While the story culminated in a battle between the two, fans may most recall the story leading into it. Harley Race was the NWA World Heavyweight Champion going into the event. The story was so notable that it would be replicated twenty years later by Goldberg and Triple H, friend and one-time ally of Ric Flair, during their feud on Monday Night Raw. Before the match, Race was determined to remain the NWA…

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The Million Dollar Challenge

On November 22nd, 1984, Starrcade took place at the NWA’s event in Greensboro, North Carolina. The main event was called “The Million Dollar Challenge” for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, where Ric Flair successfully defended the title against Dusty Rhodes, and won a kayfabe $1,000,000 prize money. The special guest referee for the title match was boxer Joe Frazier. The seed for Ric Flair vs. Dusty Rhodes at Starrcade ’84 was planted the previous Thanksgiving. At the end of Starrcade ’83, after Flair topped Harley Race for the NWA World’s Heavyweight Title, Dusty openly staked his claim on the next…

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Bob Uecker

When you hear the name Bob Uecker, your mind likely goes to his legendary status as the voice of the Milwaukee Brewers or his comedic chops in films like Major League. However, to wrestling fans, Uecker’s legacy is defined by his unforgettable appearances at the biggest stage of them all: WrestleMania. Bob Uecker – Chronicling His Relationship with Professional Wrestling While Uecker’s time in professional wrestling was brief, his charisma and humor left an indelible mark, bridging the gap between sports entertainment and mainstream pop culture. But even before that Uecker’s interest in wrestling occurred long before his working with…

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13 Lesser Known Facts About War Games

Since 1987, a number of facts about War Games have often been shared, but when exploring 13 lesser known facts about War Games, a number have been shared while a number of them aren’t as readily shared, remembered or even talked about. This is WAR GAMES! These words have echoed in recent years, coming from the lips of William Regal. But years before that, the double ring surrounded enclosed cage was a remarkable structure that fans had often appreciated and valued. 13 Lesser Known Facts About War Games 13. Dusty Rhodes’ Original Vision Was Inspired by “Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome”…

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Mike Orlando

In 2017, while‘The Green Machine’ Mike Orlando continues to showcase his talent in the ring after a successful NCAA college football career. With a persona that originated in his football roots, Orlando has evolved. He has moved into a premier performer both in the ring and on the mic. One of the most notable skills that Orlando has continued to demonstrate is his adaptability. Whether it is competing in front of a raucous crowd or a more intimate audience, he strives to give those he is performing for exactly what they want. With an array of technical moves and the…

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Raw in Advance

After the events of last week’s arrival of the new World Champion, CM Punk, fans witnessed the emergence of a new threat to his title as we preview RAW in Advance for 11/10/25. What developed early on was an alliance between Logan Paul and CM Punk against The Vision, which changed by the end of the night. Fans also became privy to the The Last Time is Now Tournament as well. As announced, a tournament featuring talent from within and possibly outside the company was revealed to determine who would ultimately face John Cena in his final match at Saturday…

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When Worlds Collide

On November 6th, 1994, the groundbreaking ‘When Worlds Collide’ PPV took place at the Los Angeles Sports Arena. Whilst on the surface this was a AAA show (the only one to ever take place in the United States), it was a co-production between that group, as well as WCW (World Championship Wrestling) and Puerto Rico’s IWC. The most famous match on the card saw El Hijo Del Santo and Octagon defeat Los Gringos Loco (Eddie Guerrero and ‘The Love Machine’ Art Barr) in a 2/3 falls match. Here are all the things to note about this monumental event. When Worlds…

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