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Thank You, Jerry
And the man could rock a bowtie, Chippendale's style too!Photo Credit: Texas AnarchyJerry Lynn retired this weekend after working one final show in his home state of Minnesota. It was in a four way...
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The Top 100 Matches of 2012, Part 1: Through SHIMMER's Front Door
Photo Credit: Texas AnarchyHello everyone, and welcome to my top 100 matches that I watched in 2012. In years past, I did a top 25, but I figured I'd be a bit ambitious this year. Besides, there's a...
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The Wrestling Blog's OFFICIAL Best in the World Rankings, March 25th
History in the making, best in the world?Photo Credit: Michael Perez/Associated PressWelcome to a feature I like to call "Best in the World" rankings. They're not traditional power rankings per se, but...
View ArticleInstant Feedback: The Gleam
John Cena finally dropped the kernel. He finally gave our kind of meta-fan the thing that many among our group have been craving for the longest time. He teased going bad. The surprising thing was in...
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TWB Wrestling March Mayhem, Round 2: American Legion
They're not wrestling each other, but they're both in this regionPhoto Credit: Devin ChenWe're halfway through the round of 32. Here are the results from yesterday's action in the Turners Hall...
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The Face of a Diabolical Genius
Photo Credit: WWE.comSee that look? One might think AJ Lee was courting a young gentleman, watching a movie, talking on the phone with a friend, or doing something fun and frivolous. Instead, this was...
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The Question of Headlining WrestleMania
This is good, especially this year, but they need better companyPhoto Credit: WWE.comI am not one of those people who is bent out of shape that The Rock is WWE Champion. I don't care that Brock Lesnar...
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WrestleMania 29 Countdown: Brock Lesnar vs. Triple H
IT BEGINSNo Holds Barred Career Threatening MatchTriple H vs. Brock Lesnar (w/ Paul Heyman)How: Paul Heyman got Triple H to sign a contract with a blind stipulation in it as the only way Lesnar would...
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The Top 100 Matches of 2012, Part 2: Joshis, Hosses, and Beer Bottles, OH MY
Photo Credit: Gregory Davis/DDSHere are the next 20 matches in the top 100 list for 2012. We last left off with SHIMMER vol. 45, so naturally, we pick right back up with the taping that happened the...
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The Wrestling Podcast, Episode 92: Trey Irby IV
Cena as a heel is the nominal subject, but it's only part of what we talked aboutPhoto Credit: WWE.comEpisode 92: Boys and Sendai GirlsTrey Irby comes on the show on short notice to talk about the John...
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TWB Wrestling March Mayhem, Round 2: Easton Funplex
Will Cesaro be able to fell the Amazing Kong?Photo Credit: WWE.comAlright, time for the final second round pod, but first, here are the results from the American Legion region:#1 Kevin Steen d. #8 AR...
View ArticleThe Best Moves Ever: Top Rope Double Stomp
The stomp gets such a bad rap. "It's a weak move," they say. Well, if I'm in the supine position and a dude is tamping down on me with his foot as hard as he can in a spot where I can't easily defend,...
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Your Midweek Links: It's All About Cena
Will he or won't he?Photo Credit: WWE.comIt's hump day, so here are some links to get you through the rest of the week:Staff Shots:- Not necessarily staff related, but Wrestling Bro David/Chudley...
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Man Stuck in 1987 to Face Guy Active in 1987
via @aiwrestlingJock Samson is one of my favorite dudes in Absolute Intense Wrestling. He's an anachronism, a guy stuck in a past where the NWA was still the big governing body and wrestling was...
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The Top 100 Matches of 2012, Part 3: The Queens of Extreme Lightning
Photo Credit: WWE.comWe're at the midpoint of the match countdown, and we're getting into some of the best events of the year. This swath of matches encompasses maybe the best WWE event of the year,...
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TWB Wrestling March Mayhem, Sweet Sixteen 1
The new hotnessPhoto Credit: Scott FinkelsteinWe're into the Sweet Sixteen, but before we get there, why not recap second round action in Easton:#1 Eddie Kingston d. #8 LuFisto, 46-28#4 Antonio Cesaro...
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Best Coast Bias: Oh, Hell No
Mr. Bryan informing Ms. Lee don't even think about it by saying "No go!"Photo Credit: WWE.comI really wish the E wasn't already $12 mil up on the game for WrestleMania weekend.It means a certain level...
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Rob Schamberger's Awesome Wrestler Paintings
Painting Credit: Rob SchambergerWrestling is art in and of itself. However, thanks to Rob Schamberger, it literally has become art in the form of paintings. All of his work can be found on his site....
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WrestleMania 29 Countdown: World Heavyweight Championship Match
Photo Credit: WWE.comLet us begin in earnest, shall we?WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match:Alberto del Rio (c, w/ Ricardo Rodriguez) vs. Jack Swagger (w/ Zeb Colter)How: Swagger won the...
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Ayumi Kurihara to Retire
Photo Credit: Gregory Davis/DDSVia the SHIMMER siteAs one SHIMMER stalwart in Madison Eagles makes her return to the company next week at WrestleCon, another will be making her final appearance. Former...
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