Author: Marc Madison (Editor in Chief)

The story of the New Day is similar to one’s told before. At one point in a wrestler’s career, they face a crossroads professionally. In the case of this trio, that crossroads put forth a new opportunity for them to come together and excel. The New Day, composed of Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods, and Big E, began with the idea of rejuvenating their careers while offering something fresh to WWE programming. By 2014, all three members were at different crossroads. Kofi Kingston, known for his high-flying athleticism, had stagnated after years in the mid-card. Big E was struggling to find…

In 2015, Lucha Underground’s play-by-play commentator Matt Striker recently took some time to participate in an interview. Striker revealed his passion for wrestling, hockey, his time with the WWE and his early time with NXT. He discusses his time on the independent scene, what working in Lucha Underground has provided him the opportunity to do and what he has gained from that opportunity. Check out the complete interview below. Matt Striker played hockey and football. Is there any reason you didn’t pursue those avenues as a career? Do you follow either sport today? Matt Striker: “That’s a great question, I…

In 2017, former TNA World Heavyweight and Tag Team champion and current WWE Smackdown General Manager Nick Aldis took some time to participate in an interview. Aldis revealed opportunities with Global Force Wrestling, his time with the TNA promotion and his experiences competing in both India and Japan. He discusses a different perspective on life after becoming a father and what lies ahead for him. Check out the complete interview below. Nick Aldis has been trained by a plethora of people throughout your career. Share what you walked away with from each person. Nick Aldis: “Interesting question. I tried my…

A wild heart never cries; it roars – Magical verses. When it comes to Wild Heart Cole Radrick, this statement couldn’t be more accurate. Influenced early on by the likes of Rey Mysterio, Jeff Hardy, Kane, Taz, Crash Holly, Kurt Angle, and Jacqueline, Radrick had a fondness for talent that was as much tied to the quality of talent as he was their personality. As Radrick continued to evolve his ability, it was emerging independent talents that he looked at that were his beacons of inspiration. JC Bailey, El Generico, and Chris Sabin. He began his training at the age of…

As we head to Elimination Chamber 2025 in Toronto, three spots remain for the men’s and women’s chamber matches in this preview of RAW in Advance for 02/17/25. This past week, a few matches were announced ahead of this week’s card. With the Elimination Chamber less than two weeks away, the question is, who will stand to be the last few entries to fill out the chamber? Finn Balor and Seth ‘Freakin’ Rollins rekindle a rivalry between two former WWE Universal champions. While the winner will go on to compete at the Elimination Chamber for a chance to face Cody…

While Austin Jenkins’s name doesn’t resonate with wrestling fans, his ring name does, baby. Adam Cole burst upon the scene in 2008. Over 30 years old now, the veteran cut his teeth working with several trainers, such as the late Afa and Sika Anoai and Les Thatcher of Heartland Wrestling Association. He competed regularly on the independent circuit, including with companies such as Pro Wrestling Guerilla, EVOLVE, and Combat Zone Wrestling. Cole notched his first win at the Cage of Death event. He also wrestled for EVOLVE, and while there a fresh-faced Panama City Playboy faced Johnny Gargano at EVOLVE…

A lifelong wrestling fan, in the ring, Retrosexual Anthony Greene has achieved so much in such a short time. Having begun his in-ring career as a referee, his ongoing love of wrestling led to his transition into a career as a wrestler. Greene was trained by Spike Dudley, and over the ensuing 18 years has emerged as ‘All Good,’ a fun-loving and easy-going character that reflects his true personality. Anthony Greene – The World-Class Alternative Continuing that ECW connection, he had an opportunity to work with ECW legend Tommy Dreamer and his House of Hardcore promotion. His love of wrestling…

Keith Lee has often boasted about being limitless and having others bask in his glory. ‘Limitless’ Keith Lee is by no stretch of the imagination an overnight sensation. While fans of Raw or Smackdown gained a new appreciation for the Witchita Falls, Texas native, Lee has been cultivating his skills for two decades. A trainee of Killer Tim Brooks, the man formerly known as Kevin Paine has worked very long and hard to get to where he is today. He often shares the story of how professional wrestling was first introduced to him by his grandmother. Lee also credits her…

On January 18th, 1991, the WWF presented Royal Rumble 1991 from the Miami Arena in Miami, Florida. The event had the tagline ‘Friend vs Friend, Foe vs Foe It’s Every Man for Himself!’ The event begins with an image of the American flag waving and is then followed by Howard Finkle saying that it is time for the national anthem. We then hear from Vince McMahon sharing those involved such as The Undertaker, Hulk Hogan, Bret Hart, Mr. Perfect, Earthquake, the British Bulldog, Paul Roma, Jake Roberts, Texas Tornado and more…We then hear that it will be The Ultimate Warrior…

Over the course of his eighteen-year career, Montel Vontavious Porter has grown both personally and professionally. It was reported that as a child, he was a member of a gang that became more dangerous as time passed. Charged as a juvenile and later being arrested and incarcerated for kidnapping and robbery at 16. As a teen, the young MVP known as Alvin Antonio Burke Jr would convert to Islam while in prison but has no official religious affiliation and becoming Hassan Assad. It was a corrections officer that convinced MVP to pursue wrestling as a career. Said corrections officer also…