Author: Mike Bryan

Chavo Guerrero Jr is one of the most underrated stars in pro wrestling. Chavo was born into wrestling. His father Chavo Guerrero Sr was also an accomplished wrestler in his own right. His uncles Hector, Mando, and the great Eddie Guerrero impacted the business. His grandfather was Gory Guerrero. Along with Eddie, Chavo became a multi-time tag team champion. Chavo Guerrero Jr put the WWE Cruiserweight title on the map during the ruthless aggression era. He retained the title at WrestleMania XX in a cruiserweight open that included Jamie Noble, Billy Kidman, and Rey Mysterio. Speaking of Rey, Chavo’s most…

On September 4th, 2007, in pro wrestling history, CM Punk captured the ECW Championship from John Morrison in the last chance match. CM Punk returned to pro wrestling in 2021 by joining All Elite Wrestling. Let’s take a look back at his first major championship in WWE. ECW had recently become a part of World Wrestling Entertainment. Unfortunately, there weren’t a lot of highlights in this version of the Land of the Extreme. However, one night in particular definitely stands out. Extreme Rivalry  In the last few weeks, Punk received several ECW title shots but came up short every time.…

In 1996 The New World Order was a hugely popular part of WCW Monday Night Nitro. Hollywood Hulk Hogan and The Outsiders were destroying WCW in an invasion angle. Extreme Championship Wrestling was a smaller federation made up of the stars WWF and WCW would not touch. Led by Paul Heyman, ECW was “the land of misfits”. Satire and shock were arguably ECWs greatest assets. If WCW had the NWO, ECW would have its version, The Blue World Order. This three-man group comprised The Blue Meanie, Steven Richards, and Nova. Over time just like the NWO, the BWO acquired new…

After the classic Ladder match at WrestleMania X, Shawn Michaels and Razor Ramon literally climbed to the top of the WWF. A rematch was scheduled for August 27th, 1995, at the Igloo in Pittsburgh, PA., at SummerSlam. The two superstars put on a highly underrated match. This time Shawn Michaels was beloved by fans. He was the legitimate WWF Intercontinental Champion. Razor Ramon also had a huge following. This match wasn’t about jealousy over who was the rightful intercontinental champion; it was about these two giving everything they had to the WWF fans. On August 27th, 1995, Shawn Michaels &…

On this day, August 25th, 2002, Triple H and Shawn Michaels faced each other in a Streetfight in SummerSlam 2002. Shawn Michaels had been out of action for four years. WrestleMania 14 was HBK’s last match. He was rehabbing a back injury from a casket match with The Undertaker. However, a lot had changed since 1998. Triple H had become a multiple-time WWF Champion. Many said that The Game actually surpassed The Heartbreak Kid. Triple H had became a fan favorite due to his unbelievable comeback from what was thought a career-ending quad injury. He gained respect after defeating Chris…

On this day, Randy Orton cashes in Money in the Bank at SummerSlam 2013. On August 18th, 2013, at SummerSlam, the Main Event for The WWE Championship was Champion John Cena vs Daniel Bryan. John Cena was allowed to choose his challenger for the title at the biggest party of the summer. He chose Daniel Bryan. The WWE Universe was excited overseeing the two superstars’ clash at SummerSlam. However, Vince McMahon was not happy. Daniel Bryan was not Mr. Mcmahon’s idea of what a WWE Champion should be. He stacked all the obstacles he could against Bryan. However, the underdog…

Chris Jericho Y2J Debuts On Monday Night RAW. In 1999 WWF was at all-time popularity. Stars from all over were making their way to Monday Night Raw. Television ratings were through the roof. The attitude era was in full swing. Icons like Stone Cold Steve Austin, and The Rock were drawing record crowds. On this day in wrestling history, another star made his debut. Chris Jericho was a standout in World Championship Wrestlings Cruiserweight Division. He just got off a successful heel run in the company collecting the WCW Cruiserweight Title in the process. He even challenged Goldberg. However, The…

On August 3rd, 1997, at SummerSlam, two legends gave their heart and soul to the WWE fans with one proving he is the best there is for a fifth time. However, after the smoke cleared, only one was WWF Champion as Bret Hart defeated The Undertaker for his fifth WWE Championship. Despite all the odds against him, including special guest referee Shawn Michaels, Bret “Hitman” Hart defeated The Undertaker for his fifth WWF Championship. Due to his recent actions, many United States fans turned on Hart. Bret would give shoot/work promos describing how he wasn’t so much anti-American as pro-Canadian.…

WWE has had many rivalries, however only a few beg to answer the question of who was better. There was Hulk Hogan vs Macho Man Randy Savage, Bret Hitman Hart vs Shawn Michaels, Triple H vs The Rock, and John Cena vs CM Punk. However, one feud that does not get enough credit is Kurt Angle and Eddie Guerrero. These two superstars were technical masters. They were amazing in the ring as well as out. The entertainment value that both brought to the business is unparalleled. They were serious athletes, but also hilarious comedians. Like many performers at the top…

On June 20th, 1992, WCW presented Beach Blast, featuring Ricky Steamboat and Ravishing Rick Rude. That night, several rivalries were settled. On this night, these two battled in an intense 30-minute Iron Man Challenge. Ricky Steamboat and Ravishing Rick Rude – Rude Awakenings The history between these two began in the WWF. Both were always top star. Steamboat was a babyface with a house of fire. Ravishing Rick Rude was, well let’s just say he liked to show all the “sweat hogs what a real man looked like.” He wanted to mock and embarrass any opponent stealing their wives in…