“When you get a Texan and Oklahoman together, they are either going to do two things: fight each other or sit down and drink a beer. He was too damn big for me to fight at that time. I chose to sit down and have a beer with him.” This is what Gerald Brisco said […]
Whether it was in the pro wrestling or monster truck arena, Madusa has always been about breaking through barriers. The Hall of Famer is now looking to do her part to help along others do the same. It’s why she has gotten more involved with the Cauliflower Alley Club. A nonprofit organization that has helped […]
The rock and wrestling connection remains strong. No band knows that better than Shinedown. This popular band is taking the charts by storm with their latest album “Planet Zero,” which brought them a 19th number one on Active Rock. Their smash “Daylight,” also gave them their 18th Mainstream Rock number one. We’re talking the most […]
After more than 40 years Jimmy Hart still can’t get enough of the pro wrestling business. The Hall of Famer has been an active WWE ambassador these days. Who better than the “Mouth of the South” with his trademark megaphone to pump up a crowd? Hart’s enthusiasm is infectious. He crosses generations and is a […]
When WWE talent transitions from developmental (NXT) to the main roster, there\'s always the issue of how much of their act will be changed. There is the old adage, \"If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.\" When talking about the creative side of pro wrestling, this adage isn\'t always followed. Damien Priest is one of […]
Ciampa is faring quite well at the start of this new era for WWE. The former NXT Champion recently transitioned to the Raw brand as part of an unlikely pairing with The Miz. Any fears that he \"wouldn\'t translate\" on the main roster have dissipated. Since joining Raw, her\'s scored wins over Dolph Ziggler, Chad […]
Flipping through television channels in South Florida in the mid 1990\'s, I found Extreme Championship Wrestling on the Sunshine Network. The in-your-face presentation wasn’t the only thing that caught my attention. It was the music. Those long string of vignettes. The entrances. Even the commercials for the merch including VHS tapes of events all had […]
When you think of all the big moments in WWE history over the last quarter of the century, chances are Michael Cole was ringside. The longtime broadcaster transitioned from hard news to the wacky world of pro wrestling/sports entertainment in the midst of the “Monday Night War.” Cole learned early on this meant more than […]
When news broke that Logan Paul signed with WWE there was the usual response. You know. The one where certain fans have that knee-jerk reaction of, “Here comes _____insert celebrity___ to collect their payday.” They can\'t stand when someone, an “outsider,” comes into the pro wrestling world to take up television time or a spot […]
When Bryan Danielson teased a replacement for Forbidden Door, there were a handful of names thrown around. Though at the top of the list for many fans was who emerged from the tunnel on the pay-per-view before a red hot Chicago crowd at the United Center. It was Claudio Castagnoli, the former WWE superstar Cesaro, […]
As Impact Wrestling celebrates the 20th anniversary of its first show, I think back to my own memories. Mourning the loss of WCW and ECW I was excited at the idea of something that felt familiar and new. Built on the foundation of the NWA complete with stars that I missed seeing on weekly television. […]
