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

Welcome to the latest installment of the WWE Raw and Smackdown Live Quick Hits Recapatory. The only column where we try to tell you we are anyone’s favorite son or daughter except for Brandi who is our favorite sister and Mark our favorite brother. Once again, we will dazzle you briefly with something noteworthy while trying to maintain your attention, unlike some promos. We kick off the post Money In the Bank WWE Raw and Smackdown Live Quick Hits Recapatory with a recap of the events from the night before. Following that, Brock Lesnar comes out with Paul Heyman by…

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On Sunday, May 19th, WWE champion Kofi Kingston defended his championship against his newest adversary Kevin Owens at Money In the Bank 2019. The match initially came about after a few week’s ago the man dubbed ‘Big O’ was made an honorary member of The New Day. During an edition of The Kevin Owens Show, WWE Champion Kofi Kingston and fellow New Day member Xavier  Woods were featured as part of the WWE’s presentation of Smackdown Live. As the show emanated from Owens hometown of Montreal, Quebec Canada it was quite fitting both in where it was taking place and…

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During last night’s Money in the bank broadcast it was announced that WWE Hall of Famer and former WWE champion, Mick Foley would be announcing the promotions newest title. The championship has been kept very quiet as speculation as to what the title is has been kept under wraps. This announcement seemingly came out of nowhere as there had been no indication of a new title coming prior to from the company either on social media or front talent specifically. This will be the WWE’s newest championship since it reinstated the WWE Women’s tag team championship a few months back.…

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Welcome to the latest edition of the NXT Inquest. Right from the start of this week’s NXT TV, fans in attendance are faced with an interesting development as the NXT tag team champions’ music is played. The Viking Raiders come to the ring to discuss their move to the Raw roster and ask that NXT GM William Regal come to the ring. Regal comes out and addresses the fact that they still have the NXT Tag team championship. The Vikings respond that there is no one there that can take the titles from them, and thus they are there to…

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elijah burke pro wrestling

In this archived edition of the Pro Wrestling Post Podcast from 2015, we spoke with ‘Da Pope’ former WWE and IMPACT Wrestling star, Elijah Burke. Burke shares in great detail his life and career in the wrestling ring and boxing ring. During the interview, Burke shared how a certain current WWE female superstar inspired him to continue to pursue education even while being employed part of the largest promotion in the world. He spoke of who he was able to lean on in great detail during his time in Ohio Valley Wrestling (the WWE’s developmental system at the time). We…

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As listed on WWE.com former WWE Raw and Smackdown Live women’s champion, Alexa Bliss has not been cleared to compete in this Sunday’s Money In the Bank Ladder match. Flags should have been raised when Bliss didn’t compete in this past Monday Night Raw match up but was instead asking Nikki Cross to replace her in her upcoming match. For storyline purposes, it was a fair enough action as Bliss is a heel and often ‘heel’s lie’. However, at the time of the match, it could have been that she and the writers were still awaiting clearance for this weekend’s…

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On Saturday May 11th, AAW Pro presented Take No Prisoners from Chicago, Illinois. The event included incredible matches throughout including single and tag team matches. Of all these matches one match that became of one of interest was the AAW Pro Heritage championship match between MJF and Mance Warner. It was highly heralded for not just fans knew MJF could do but how Mance has continued to emerge as a highly competitive talent seeking championship gold. What was arguably one of the more bizarre moments of the night included tossing of not of streamers but toilet paper at the AAW…

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It was recently announced that it will air a much talked about the match between former WWE champion and two-time Hall of Famer Bret ‘Hitman’ Hart and former wrestler Tom Magee in what was an untelevised match in Rochester, NY in 1986. The match is set to air after Monday, May 13th after Monday Night Raw goes off the air. Much was made about the match as it was speculated that this match signaled the second coming of Hulk Hogan. In a fascinating article by our good friends at ProWrestlingStories.com, interesting notes are highlighted about the matchup itself. “Did you…

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This week’s edition of the NXT Inquest for 5/8/19 features a matchup between the Undisputed Era’s Adam Cole and the Original Bro, Matt Riddle. Last week’s episode teased developing tension amongst the Undisputed Era, as Cole took a shot at Roderick Strong that Roddy didn’t appreciate. Mia Yim vs. Bianca Belair As the show kicks off, Full Sail University appears just as lively as ever. Yim comes out and is looking to settle the score against NXT’s EST, as there has been some animosity developing between these two. The crowd appears quite split early on in the match. Both women…

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Eric Van Wagenen

In this archived edition recorded in 2015, we speak with Eric Van Wagenen one of the Executive Producers of Lucha Underground. Upon the rise and popularity of the program on the El Rey Network, Van Wagenen discussed an array of topics. He begins to take about how the show concept and vision originally came about. The show was under the umbrella of several Mark Burnett programs that became popular with other reality-based programs. Van Wagenen brought with him a wealth of experience going into this project including working with the WWE for what was their initial season of Legend’s House.…

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