Author: Robbie Sutter

“I’m better than you, and you know it.” If you click on the Twitter account of Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF), it won’t take long to see that he thinks highly of himself. This New Yorker has made waves in short order, from his days of training in Hicksville to his work in well-known promotions such as Combat Zone Wrestling and Major League Wrestling. Wherever you know MJF from, it’s plain to see that his star was on the rise before becoming the AEW World Champion. Fans and critics aren’t the only ones who feel this way, either, about MJF. This…

Prior to his rejoining the World Wrestling Federation, Dustin Rhodes return would be met with an initial stop. In 2001, Rhodes wrestled for Turnbuckle Championship Wrestling, which his father Dusty operated. In January, he defeated Scotty Riggs for the TCW Heavyweight Championship. Following an over yearlong absence from the WWF, Dustin Rhodes returned as Goldust during the 2002 Royal Rumble in January. He entered the match at number 2, being eliminated by The Undertaker following almost 13 minutes. From there, Goldust entered a feud with Rob Van Dam, which culminated in a loss to the former ECW World Television Champion…

In late 1995, Dustin Rhodes assumed a new identity Goldust entered the World Wrestling Federation as the promotion’s most provocative character at the time. Consider that the promotion was still in a period where cartoony characters were all the rage. When the landscape featured such names as Aldo Montoya, Duke “The Dumpster” Droese, and Dr. Isaac Yankem, Goldust was a standout. While he was still a character in the literal sense, the enigmatic, often sexual nature of Goldust provided the child-friendly WWF with an edge. To this day, Goldust remains one of the most memorable characters in any era of…

In the vast history of professional wrestling, few stars can be considered “trailblazers.” While there are many that have been deemed great, if not amazing, the truth is that only a select few have pushed their boundaries. The ones that challenged the norm, not to mention succeeded while doing so, are the ones that will be remembered for years to come. When it comes to the trailblazers in this industry, few stand the test of the time as well as Dustin Rhodes. Rhodes made his professional wrestling debut in September of 1988. The son of the son of a plumber…

At Battleground 2013, with their father in their corner, Cody Rhodes and Goldust (Dustin Rhodes) challenged The Shield members Seth Rollins and Romain Reigns. Dean Ambrose was in their corner. The stakes were high. If the Rhodes boys won, they would reclaim their jobs in WWE. But if they lost, not only would they remain unemployed, but their father’s contract with the company would be terminated as well. After nearly 14 minutes, Cody planted Rollins with the Cross Rhodes. Thus securing the win for his family in a feel-good moment. Though Battleground, as a whole, was negatively received by many…

When All Elite Wrestling was announced, one of the topics discussed was female talent. Between the news that they would receive fair pay to opportunities comparable to the men. It became clear that women’s wrestling would be a focus for AEW. Of course, in order for these goals to be reached, the women’s roster would have to be robust. It would need to be complete with legendary names and rising talent alike. When it comes to the latter, one of the talents to keep an eye on is Britt Baker. Outside of wrestling, Baker is known for is her educational…

From Dana Brooke to Katana Chance to Charlotte Flair, it’s not uncommon for gymnasts to make the transition to professional wrestling. Given the high level of athleticism and discipline required in gymnastics, one could argue that this is a perfect fit. One of the newest names to come from this world of athleticism, before making an impact in professional wrestling, shows plenty of promise. Thirty-plus-year-old intergender wrestling enthusiast Penelope Ford continues to push forward from her time on the independent circuit to her emergence in AEW. Ford learned under various minds in the industry. Arguably the most notable, though, is…

One of the cardinal rules of professional wrestling is that not everything is as it seems. Kylie Rae, is a prime example of this statement. On the surface, she’s cheerful and bubbly, able to light up a room with her overall pleasant demeanor. It would be difficult for the average wrestling fan not to cheer for her. In the ring, though, it quickly becomes apparent that she is more than capable of holding her own. Chicago native, Kylie Rae’s earliest days in the business to her current status as a top performer in a promotion with considerable buzz behind it.…

Since her debut in 2016, Blair Davenport has made an impact on various promotions she’s worked with, Defiant Wrestling and World Wonder Ring Stardom being perhaps the most prominent. But before Blair Davenport would make her way to the WWE it would be her travels throughout the world that would prepare her for her next step. She developed an in-ring style that’s defined by hard-hitting offense. She was also regarded as one of the favorite wrestlers of former All Elite Wrestling Chief Brand Officer Brandi Rhodes, whom she shared time in the ring with. It’s a no-brainer, then, that this…

The fun-loving violet and yellow Gatoh Move continues to move forward. In fact, Gatoh Move’s crop of wrestlers is nothing short of diverse and, more importantly, impressive from bell to bell. We present Gatoh Move Part 2, a brief history of the eclectic Joshi promotion. This level of impressiveness is especially surprising when considering that many of these wrestlers have only been active for months. In other words, they have yet to truly reach their potential. Gatoh Move Part 2 Nonetheless, they have been active in Gatoh Move, working events in the intimate venue of Ichigaya Chocolate Square. Chie Koishikawa…