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

With a sixteen-plus-year career behind him, ‘toothless’ Timothy Thatcher has earned a reputation. Many consider Thatcher one of the best technical wrestlers in the world. His career began in 2005 when he competed for promotions such as Championship Wrestling from Hollywood, Pro Wrestling Guerilla, All Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Bushido, and Supreme Pro Wrestling. A wrestler’s growth is attributed to their ability to move to different promotions and face talent all over the world. During this time, Thatcher would move around from promotion to promotion. Not only in the United States but also in Europe. His time competing in Europe…

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On Sunday, January 21st, 1990, the WWE presented Royal Rumble 1990. The event begins with a promotional event sharing all the talent that are expected to be involved in the program. The event takes place in the Orlando Arena in Orlando, Florida. Tony Schiavone and Jesse ‘The Body’ Ventura are on commentary at the event. We see Jesse in Disney merchandise while Schivone is sporting a tuxedo. We then begin with the first match of the event. Royal Rumble 1990 Tag Team Match The Fabulous Rougeau Brothers with Jimmy ‘The Mouth of the South’ Hart vs. The Bushwhackers. The Rougeau’s…

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“It was new to me … It was something new and different, I guess you could say. I don’t believe in the last couple of years; anyone has made headlines like that..” – Joe Gacy on his emergence in NXT It isn’t often someone is able to embrace their past while trying to create a future. In the case of Joseph Ruby, he has managed to take the most violent and brutal initiations in wrestling to become a key figure in the WWE’s NXT. Joe Gacy has curated a character that has walked the tightrope of eerie and profound all…

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This week’s edition of Independent Wrestling Weekly for 01/23/23 highlights events taking place on either the weekend of January 27th-29th. Since restrictions have been lifted throughout the pandemic, countless independent wrestling promotions have been putting on tremendous cards that spotlight talent from all over the world. Each week we will highlight four or five different promotions, their cards, where fans can access their shows, and if they are in the areas, even purchase tickets to their shows. This week we will look at St. Louis Anarchy, PCW ULTRA, Smash Wrestling, and Future Stars of Wrestling. Links to each promotion’s social…

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On the upcoming edition of AEW Rampage for 01/20/23, four matches are slated to take place, with an interview with a beloved fan favorite on the AEW roster. The matches include a tag team match and three singles matches. On the heels of a fun and exciting Dynamite, Rampage appears to have intriguing matches. A few days removed from AEW, remembering the passing of Jay Briscoe, one can hope that this show would equally be something to be proud of. Here is the preview for AEW Rampage for 01/20/23. AEW Rampage for 01/20/23 We Hear from Eddie Kingston Last week…

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On the January 18th, 1993 edition of Monday Night Raw, Ric Flair, and Mr Perfect brawled all over the arena. The Nature Boy Ric Flair attacked Mr. Perfect during his matchup with Terry Taylor. On this particular episode of WWF Monday Night Raw, which emanated from the Manhattan Center in New York City. Later on in the show, Perfect returned the favor and attacked Flair during his match against ‘El Matador’ Tito Santana. But before we can look into their eventual match with one another, we have to look back at their history with one another. Upon entering the WWF,…

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This week’s edition of Independent Wrestling Weekly for 01/16/23 highlights events taking place on either the weekend of January 20th-22nd. Since restrictions have been lifted throughout the pandemic, countless independent wrestling promotions have been putting on tremendous cards that spotlight talent from all over the world. Each week we will highlight five different promotions, their cards, where fans can access their shows, and if they are in the areas, even purchase tickets to their shows. This week we will look at Limitless Wrestling, Prestige Wrestling, Barrie Wrestling, and Defy Wrestling, Links to each promotion’s social media will be available for…

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On the upcoming edition of AEW Rampage for 01/13/23, three matches are slated to take place, with a special moment expected to take place for the AEW Tag Team Champions. The matches include two tag team matches and one championship contest. On the heels of a fun and exciting Dynamite, Rampage appears to have intriguing matches. Whether it’s who is involved or the stipulations presented to the match, this show on paper looks like a fun one. With so much happening here, there is a lot to process and feuds to try and have flushed out more. Here is the…

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Wrestling, much like life, is full of opportunities. For some, it is what they do or don’t do with those opportunities that define them. In the case of Matthew Farrelly, he took an opportunity presented to him that many in his position do not have. But before we address that opportunity, we have to explore the journey of the man now known as Grayson Waller. His journey from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, saw him leave him and feel the effect of what was to come. In the case of many aspiring wrestlers, their careers often begin with training, wrestling…

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This week’s edition of Independent Wrestling Weekly for 01/08/23 highlights events taking place on either the weekend of January 13th-15th or January 20th-22nd. Since restrictions have been lifted throughout the pandemic, countless independent wrestling promotions have been putting on tremendous cards that spotlight talent from all over the world. Each week we will highlight five different promotions, their cards, where fans can access their shows, and if they are in the areas, even purchase tickets to their shows. This week we will look at New Wave Pro Wrestling, Rocky Mountain Pro, Freelance Wrestling, Remarkable Wrestling, and Warrior Wrestling. Links to…

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