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
Wrestling has more than one wrestling dynasty are the words ushered in from a theme song of a second-generation talent. But in the case of the Rougeau family, their wrestling lineage dates back nearly six decades. For Jacques Rougeau, in particular, his wrestling career spanned more than 40 years. He’s liked, hated but ultimately respected by those in the industry. Jacques’ uncle, brothers, and father were all promotors at one point and time in the industry. Not to mention his sister Johanne who also promoted wrestling in the families home of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. But the challenges of living up…
Taya Valkyrie – The Emergence of Wera Loca
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada native Kira Forster is known as Taya Valkyrie, has worked hard and grown since she started in the wrestling industry eleven years ago. Prior to beginning her journey in wrestling, she was a formally trained ballet dancer. This, along with her background in gymnastics, competitive fitness, and modeling, demonstrates that she has never put all her eggs in one basket. While wrestling is clearly her passion, she has always demonstrated her commitment to being well-versed in all things entertainment and performance. She re-emerged as Franky Monet in WWE NXT’s Women’s division. ___________________ The wrestling career of…
On June 27th, 2011, CM Punk came out and laid down the Pipebomb promo. It was a promo unlike any in recent memory. After suffering a loss, a wounded John Cena began to slowly make his way to his feet. While battered and bruised, Cena laid there until CM Punk came out. Dressed in his ring gear and a very fitting Stone Cold Steve Austin T-Shit, Punk crossed his legs and sat on the stage at the top of the rampway. What followed was CM Punk and the infamous Pipebomb promo, which is as follows. The Pipebomb John Cena, while…
Throughout their careers, two men who had never faced one another until they would finally cross paths at NXT TakeOver: Portland. On October 23rd, 2020, Finn Balor appeared to be aligning himself with Tomasso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano in an effort to thwart the efforts of Adam Cole and the Undisputed Era. The result was shocking. Fans witnessed Balor’s unanticipated Pele kick over Gargano. Ciampa looked on in disbelief as the undisputed era beat down on the former NXT Champion in the midst of this melee. Johnny Gargano and Finn Balor – The Night The Prince Faced A Rebel Heart…
On Sunday, June 18th, 1995, Sting wins the WCW US Championship for the second time. The venue was the Hara Arena in Trotwood, Ohio. The match was against Meng, but Sting defeated the monster after a hard-hitting battle between them. After a 117-day reign, Vader was no longer the champion. The title was deemed vacant as of April 23rd, 1995. Next was a series of matches that led to this particular matchup —several men jocking for position to become the new champion. The road to this match was part of a tournament to decide on a brand new WCW United…
On March 27th, 1988, NWA presented the first-ever Clash of the Champions. The event took place on the Turner Broadcast System network. The event, which was held at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina, featured notable matches and several upcoming rivalries. Tony Schiavone and Bob Caudle commented on the show, and Jim Ross conducted ringside interviews. Early on, the focus was primarily to address a situation that took place the previous day with Dusty Rhodes, Magnum TA, and Jim Crockett. Clash of the Champions NWA World Television Championship Gorgeous Jimmy Garvin w/ Precious vs. Mike Rotunda (c) w/ ‘Games…
CM Punk and Samoa Joe – The Rivalry of Honor
CM Punk and Samoa Joe. For these two men, their careers have seen success wherever it seems that they’ve been. However, one of the places where both men rose to prominence at the same time was Ring of Honor. Whether they have faced each other in New Japan Pro Wrestling, IWA Mid-South, Full Impact Pro, Pro Wrestling Guerilla, and most recently in All Elite Wrestling But it was in Ring of Honor that these two faced each other in some of the most memorable and meaningful matches of their careers. While they have worked together in the ring a little…
“You can take the barbarian out of the tavern, but he can take the blood out of your body.” ― Greg X. Graves, Bears, Recycling and Confusing Time Paradoxes From the mouth of Greg X Graves, no quote has ever been fitting to describe The Barbarian. The heart of some rage is like a beast. In the case of Sione Havea, his heart rages like that of a Barbarian! Vailahi, known by his ring name, The Barbarian, is a prominent figure in professional wrestling, particularly during the 1980s and 1990s. Often seen as a silent assassin, the Barbarian carried himself…
If the name Charlie Georgina Crowley doesn’t resonate with you, her alter ego likely will. This New Zealand-born talent is of both Irish and Samoan descent, as the story of Dakota Kai begins. As a longstanding veteran of SHIMMER & SHINE, Dakota Kai has been making a name for herself both in and out of North America under the name Evie. Her career began in 2007 in her home country of New Zealand for Impact Pro Wrestling. A few years after first competing for Impact Pro, Kai began to compete for another notable Australian-based promotion in PWA (Pro Wrestling Alliance)…
170. It’s the total number of matches that The Gladiator/Pro/Mike Awesome and Masato Tanaka either stood against the ring from one another or stood alongside with one another. Their paths first began during their time in Atsushi Onita’s Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling in Japan. The renegade Japanese promotion pushed the envelope. From their first encounter to their last, Tanaka and Awesome created magic in the ring with one another. Mike Awesome and Masato Tanaka – The Artistry in Their Violent Chemistry The first time Mike Awesome and Masato Tanaka crossed paths inside the squared circle, the chemistry was undeniable. The sparks…