Author: Marc Madison (Editor in Chief)

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…

In February 2020, Ring of Honors Shane Taylor committed a great deal of himself to his craft in the ring, with the emergence of Shane Taylor Promotions and prominent championship opportunities within the company. We discussed several topics, but our discussion over racism in wrestling and the need for widespread change became prominent. Taylor’s thoughts were quite pertinent in advocating for change. A change that isn’t just in the industry but one that is reflective of society today. While aware of his accomplishments, Shane Taylor is not willing to rest on his laurels. Ring of Honors Shane Taylor continues to…

On February 21st, 2010, WWE presented the first-ever Elimination Chamber 2010 pay-per-view event. This was the last stop before WrestleMania. While the match itself had taken place at events prior, this was the first time an eponymous event was held. It took place in St. Louis, Missouri. ______________ The chamber is being lowered upon the ring before the match begins. The Elimination Chamber rules are shared: the match begins with two men, while the other four are in separate pods. After five minutes expire, an additional competitor will be added. Michael Cole, Matt Striker, and Jerry Lawler are on commentary.…

In November 2015, ROH’s Caprice Coleman recently took some time out of his busy schedule for his career. Coleman’s career has seen him compete with the WWE after starting out with OMEGA. His growth as a performer in the ring has been remarkable. In the interview, Caprice Coleman shares his thoughts about the chemistry between himself and Cedric Alexander, and how life played a major part in reducing his time in the ring and delayed some of his growth. He also opens up about religion and its role in wrestling, his history with the business, and who was integral in…

On Sunday, February 22nd, 2015, as the WWE presented Fastlane 2015 it was also the night they pitted brother against brother as Stardust and Goldust battled one another. This match followed what was a whole new direction for Cody Rhodes, who had become (Stardust), & he was facing off with his brother Dustin Rhodes, who was competing under the moniker of (Goldust) that he used in WWE for so many years. Stardust and Goldust – Where It All Went Wrong The build for the match saw Stardust wanting to renounce his family and his father, Dusty Rhodes, who had to…