Author: Robbie Sutter

In January 2019, World Wrestling Entertainment formally announced that Jon Moxley, known in WWE as Dean Ambrose, would not be resigning his contract. To say that this news stunned the wrestling world would be an understatement, but there was still a sizable contingent of fans in disbelief. What followed was a groundswell of those wondering what would be next for him. For every fan convinced that Moxley was done with the company, there were a few others who believed his departure was nothing short of a storyline. Ultimately, Jon Moxley left WWE behind. New Japan Pro Wrestling, IMPACT Wrestling, Ring…

Professional wrestling is commonly regarded as a form of athleticism where machismo is the name of the game. In an industry where athletes constantly prove that they should be at the top of the proverbial food chain, it takes bravery to be unique. When it comes to American wrestlers that are signed to major promotions, few have been able to not only find the courage to be unique but showcase it on a grand scale as well as Sonny Kiss. The career of the man known as The Concrete Rose has been a work in progress. From his early days…

The origin of Proud-N-Powerful, one of the most dangerous tandems in AEW, goes back roughly fifteen years. In Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, The Latin American Xchange, or LAX, was formed in 2005. From there, various members came and went, including Hernandez, Homicide, and Low Ki. The two individuals that Chris Jericho brought into his Inner Circle paid an immediate dividend. Santana and Ortiz, collectively known as Proud-N-Powerful, will be the collective subject in this piece. Proud-N-Powerful – The Latin American Exchange Of A New Generation Proud-N-Powerful debuted in wrestling at different points, Santana entering in 2007 and Ortiz in 2008.…

Proclaiming oneself to be “The Best Ever,” depending on the perspective, can be seen as either a sign of confidence or arrogance. There are many factors that play into this tagline, ranging from the number of years that one has been involved in professional wrestling to the caliber of matches they’ve wrestled throughout the years. Regardless, this moniker comes with considerable weight, but not everyone can carry it the same. For one Houston, Texas native, embracing the moniker of “The Best Ever” is effortless. The fact that he’s not even thirty years old makes this all the more impressive. In…

What are some of the visuals that spring to mind when the term “lucha libre” is uttered? Colorful masks and high-flying acrobatics are perhaps the most common, and while this style originated in Mexico. It has since gained worldwide recognition. Over the years, many luchadores have made their mark, not only by winning but by proudly carrying the legacy of lucha libre. All Elite Wrestling has been more than welcome to this style, as evidenced by a few of its earliest signees. In this week’s AEW talent preview, we will go into detail about the mythical bird-inspired wrestler from Mexico…

As discussed in the previous piece on Fenix, lucha libre is often associated with colorful masks and high-flying offense. However, as history has shown, there are numerous wrestlers associated with this style that have deviated from the norm. In fact, some have deviated so much that they cease to be acrobatic assassins and start to shift into brutal brawlers. During the modern era, few seem to encapsulate this as well as the ninja-masked luchador with a cold stare that would fill anyone with dread. In this week’s AEW talent preview, we dive deep into the career of the man with…

Sporting a pair of shades and immeasurable lethargy, there are few AEW wrestlers as carefree as Orange Cassidy. To say that The Lethargic Lothario is divisive would be an understatement; for every wrestling fan that’s behind his act, there’s another fan that can’t stand it. Nonetheless, there’s no denying the popularity of Cassidy. After years of building popularity on the independent scene, Cassidy now finds himself as one of the newest members of the All Elite Wrestling roster. https://youtu.be/igazwkQe0Ag Before Cassidy makes his way to AEW, as a full-time member of the promotion’s roster, it’s important to look back at…

Chuck Taylor and Trent Berretta are collective proof that there are few bonds in the world as strong as those between best friends. Though they entered professional wrestling at different periods – Taylor in 2002 and Trent in 2004 – they would meet up years later to form one of the most popular tag teams in All Elite Wrestling. As is the case with many AEW signees, the paths that these men have taken aren’t short on twists and turns. To better understand how Best Friends came to be, we must briefly detail the paths that both men traveled. Best…

Off the heels of AEW Double or Nothing 2019, The Dark Order had everyone talking. From their humble beginnings as a video game-inspired tandem to their current iteration in AEW’s tag team division, the duo of Evil Uno and Stu Grayson had plenty to prove. It was easy to imagine that they will play a pivotal role in the initial AEW World Tag Team Championship tournament. How did this team get to where they are now? The team of Uno and Grayson, collectively known as The Dark Order, from their humble beginnings in Canada to their biggest break yet in…

Hailing from New York City, The Private Party came into AEW as a relatively new unit. At Fyter Fest, Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy quickly proved that they belonged among the upper echelon of the promotion’s tag team division. With the fast-paced offense and charisma for days alike, The Private Party quickly grabbed the attention of new viewers, hooking them during their performance at Fyter Fest against SoCal Uncensored and Best Friends. Now that the wrestling world is familiar with The Private Party, it’s time to look into their career as a unit. The duo of Quen and Kassidy’s careers,…