Saving Cena: A Plea
Less of this, pleasePhoto Credit: WWE.comHere's the thing: I love John Cena. Yeah, I said it. Cast your stones at me now. But hey, if you're going to say that there was never a time when you were...
View ArticleMusings on a Philly Crowd: Guest Money in the Bank Report
The most Philly sign of the nightPhoto Credit: Nick MentaNick Menta is a Temple grad and regular contributor to The 700 Level. He also went to Money in the Bank on Sunday and had this report on the...
View ArticleThe Wrestling Podcast, Episode 107: Bill Bicknell
What have you done, War King?Photo Credit: Scott FinkelsteinEpisode 107: Roderick Strong Arm of the LawBill Bicknell (BLOG) is this week's guest on the podcast, and after I badly sing a bar of Taylor...
View ArticleBest Coast Bias: The Light In The Darkness
The count is now at 6.Photo Credit: WWE.comI'm a boy from the ghetto, so it's possible my mind's playing tricks on me. However, if it's not, I seem to recall one of those VH1 countdown shows about...
View ArticleWhat Can Sharknado Tell Us about WWE's Social Media Platform?
Pictured: Daniel Bryan's spirit animalScreen Grab Via UPROXXSyFy Network, in addition to being home of WWE Smackdown, is perhaps most famous for airing original "feature films" featuring terrible...
View ArticleBriscoes Back at ROH, and a Note on Good Art from Questionable Artists
Mark Briscoe is at least back, and Jay Briscoe's return seems imminentPhoto Credit: Scott FinkelsteinVia ROH's SiteAs soon as the Briscoes had departed from Ring of Honor, they're seemingly back in the...
View ArticleWith Action So Hot, All the Cheese Comes Melted: Beyond Wrestling...
Edwards and Steen are two of the many awesome stars you'll see in Providence SundayPhoto Credit: Scott FinkelsteinBeyond Wrestling has been known for "workers only" tapings, latching onto other...
View ArticleAll You See Is Icarus'?
What will he do?Photo Credit: Scott FinkelsteinPerhaps the most intriguing event this weekend may not even be a wrestling show. All You See Is Mine was the name of the Chikara show that was to happen...
View ArticleFriday Five: Chris Jericho
Another tour with WWE finished up. Let's look back.1. How would you rate his latest WWE run?2. Buy or sell: Chris Jericho can be "cool dad" all he wants as long as he puts in work in the ring.3. Who...
View ArticleImpactful Feedback: Destination X
A wonderful moment set up with some nonsensePhoto Credit: ImpactWrestling.comWell, what is now apparently the modern day Clash of the Champions took place tonight, as TNA gave away a pay-per-view show...
View ArticleAny Shows This Weekend? Piper at 2CW, Cool Wrestling in Deptford, and ANARCHY!
Will Gelistico escape Austin with the ACW Title?Photo Credit: Texas AnarchyThe weekend is here, which means a bunch of things. Baseball will return from its All-Star break. Many people will finally...
View ArticleMark Henry to Do What He Do for Three More Years
Three more years of this. HELL YES.Photo Credit: WWE.comMark Henry recently sat down with Peter Rosenberg of New York's Hot 97 FM and had an extensive interview. It's an hour long and available on...
View ArticleInstant Feedback: Regression
Smackdown has a new General Manager. It's Vickie Guerrero. Dolph Ziggler expounded on dumping AJ Lee. He mused that he shouldn't have waited this long to do it. Damien Sandow spit the hottest truth...
View ArticleTwitter Request Line, Vol. 37
Eternal rivalsPhoto via Riding Space MountainIt's Twitter Request Line time, everyone! I take to Twitter to get questions about issues in wrestling, past and present, and answer them on here because...
View ArticleThis Week in Off-Topic: A Short Note on Johnny Manziel
Lay off Johnny Football, mkay?Photo Credit: Henny Lee Abrams/Associated PressHere's what I know about Johnny Manziel getting sent home from Manning Quarterback Camp:He was sent home from Manning...
View ArticleFree Ice Cream? Okay, You Got Me: Wrestling Is Cool New Jersey Debut Review
In the TH style. Show is not available for home video purchase yet, but keep your eyes peeled on Smart Mark Video.Highlights:After handing out free ice cream treats to the fans in attendance, the...
View ArticleHey, the Diamondbacks Have a Luchador Mascot Now
Photo via With LeatherGRATUITOUS JOKE #1: Home plate collisions will now be done hurricanrana style.GRATUITOUS JOKE #2: So THAT'S where Hunico went!GRATUITOUS JOKE #3: It's all fun and games until the...
View ArticleThe Fetishization of Long Title Reigns, or It's the Story, Stupid
He had a long reign, but was it necessarily a good reign?Photo Credit: Scott FinkelsteinBetween the time Vince Russo and Ed Ferrara signed with World Championship Wrestling on October 5, 1999 and the...
View ArticleFrom the Archives: AR Fox vs. Mark Angel, Beyond Wrestling's Crises...
So, Beyond Wrestling had its most successful show yesterday, as they welcomed their largest crowd ever to watch Kevin Steen, Masada, Chris Dickinson, AR Fox, Drew Gulak, and the rest of those crazy...
View ArticleRecursion, by Definition, Is Not Going Forward
Too doughy for WWE? The story would be laughable if it wasn't believablePhoto Credit: Scott FinkelsteinThere are two HOT NEWZ RUMORS going around right now. Neither of which I think are confirmed by...
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