Author: Marc Madison (Editor in Chief)

For some, skill is developed over time. In the case of Kay Lee Ray (now known as Alba Fyre), her skill was evident right from the beginning. Trained by  Kid Fite, Ray began her in-ring debut competing for Scottish Wrestling Alliance Battlezone in 2009. While it may not be considered to be something to some, being a part of their Battlezone Rumble for Ray it was a beginning to a means. She would compete later that year in a mixed tag match against someone she has crossed paths with repeatedly throughout her career. Ray would face off against Barry Miller…

On March 27th, 1988, WrestleMania IV took place at the Atlantic City Convention Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, featuring the WWF Championship Tournament. This particular WrestleMania was known for the tournament for the Undisputed WWF Heavyweight Championship. It all came about when the feud between Andre the Giant and Hulk Hogan reached a fevered pitch. In a previous edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event, Andre defeated Hogan to become the WWF Heavyweight Champion, or so we thought. Referee Earl Hebner’s twin brother of Dave played the role of a corrupt referee that ‘screwed’ Hogan for his championship. Andre had…

On April 2nd, 1989, the WWF presented WrestleMania V from the Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Gorilla Monsoon shares that they will immediately go down to ringside to sing America the Beautiful, sung by WWF Women’s Champion, Rockin Robin. Monsoon and Jesse, ‘The Body’ Ventura, were on commentary. WrestleMania V King Haku with Bobby the Brain Heenan vs. Hercules Haku made his way to the ring, first carried on a throne and led by Bobby Heenan. Heenan asks that everyone in attendance get up and show their respect to Haku, bowing to him. We then…

Nigel McGuinness. His name emerged as a combination of things. The first name ‘Nigel’ was suggested by wrestler Shark Boy, while ‘McGuinness’ was chosen in order to allude to other cultures, even though he is English and doesn’t have a Scottish or Irish background. In a career that spanned more than a decade, his career’s most notable moments were in one promotion, since while working in the United States, he established his notoriety as part of Ring of Honor. While there, he had notable matches with the likes of Samoa Joe, CM Punk, and Bryan Danielson (which we will explore…

Amateur wrestling has been as much a part of professional wrestling today as it ever was, in particular with the Varsity Club. Throughout wrestling’s lore, Greco roman and various amateur wrestling moves have been entrenched in a match as it has been storytelling. In particular, over the past two decades, amateur wrestling has proven to include several successful amateur wrestlers that have transitioned to the professional ranks. But it was nearly four decades earlier when a wrestling faction came together that harnessed an outstanding amateur, collegiate wrestling style in the landscape of professional wrestling. The Varsity Club – Professional Excellence…

Bianca Belair. While we typically journey into a WWE superstar’s past before they come to the promotion, this week’s reflection is slightly different. Bianca Nicole Blair has proudly turned the WWE on its ear. Unapologetically strong and confident, Belair’s journey into professional wrestling began when she entered her information into the database of the WWE Performance Center, but that came after being tired and feeling complacent. Bianca Belair – The Pursuit for Something Greater “I was just settling and trying to live the life I felt was the hand I was dealt. I thought there would be something bigger, but…

In a career that has spanned over a quarter of a century, Meiko Satomura has continued to inspire and elevate all around her. However, in order to appreciate where she is today, it is crucial to reflect on her career, where it began up until where she is today. For a decade, Satomura carved a path for herself in Gaea, Japan. The all-female company is based out of Japan. It began with a win and has certainly set the tone for her career. More than a year later, she captured her first title as she teamed alongside Sonoko Kato to…

On March 16th, 1994, during a WCW tour of Germany, Cactus Jack, and Vader would battle one another on the night Cactus Jack nearly lost his ear. The match itself wouldn’t be much different from their brutal battles before this. Both men would come to the ring much to the adoration of those in attendance. Before the match begins, Jack addresses Vader in German, much to the delight of those in attendance. Vader would walk away from the ring only to throw a chair into the ring. Jack would take the chair, sit on it, and then proceeds to tell…

She was born Masami Odate, but IYO SKY (Io Shirai’s) story in wrestling, began long before her time in North America. With more than a decade under her belt as a professional, IYO developed her craft alongside her sister. Together, Io and Mio would take the wrestling world by storm, competing in both Japan and Mexico. The name Shirai translates to ‘Purple Thunder’. When they first came together, they joined the faction Team Makehan. It was based on those trained by Tomohiko Hashimoto. The sisters moved around Japan quite a bit, competing for women’s promotions such as Sendai Girls and…

In the world of professional wrestling, the stories of reinvention and transformation are as captivating as the in-ring action itself. One such tale of metamorphosis that has left an indelible mark on the wrestling landscape is the journey of Priscilla Kelly, who evolved into the enigmatic Gigi Dolin. This compelling narrative of her transformation, resilience, and empowerment in the wrestling industry shows just how far she’s come. Gigi Dolin – Early Life and Wrestling Inspiration Gigi Dolin’s odyssey began with her early life, where she was immersed in the spectacle of professional wrestling. Her fascination with iconic wrestling figures, such…