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Best Coast Bias: A Shade Of Gray
A perfect gift for any wrestling fanPhoto Credit: WWE.comIt ended the way we all knew it was going to end, because the only thing worse than a doomed hero is one who knows he is going in.It ended the...
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Impactful Feedback: Back on Track
Jeff Hardy in the process of losing his Technicolor smilePhoto Credit: ImpactWrestling.comThe good news is that I can now say that I have successfully completed my first Christmas season as a store...
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The Royal Rumble by (Entry) Numbers: 1
Mr. No. 1 (the other guy has been expunged from the record books) with Pamela AndersonPhoto Credit: WWE.comIn a personal never-ending quest to find new ways to think about my single favorite annual...
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2013 Year in Review/2014 Year in Preview: WWE
The Passion of The BryanPhoto Credit: WWE.comPromotion: World Wrestling Entertainment (and NXT too!)What Happened in 2013: WrestleMania is technically WWE's new year, so the first quarter of the year...
View ArticleThe Best Moves Ever: Hell's Gate
I dislike MMA, but I love when pro wrestling borrows from its "legitimate" counterpart. Sure, an undead minion from the depths of Hell using a real live effective submission finish might be bizarre,...
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The Royal Rumble by (Entry) Numbers: 6
Best ever, win or lose?Photo Credit: WWE.comWinners: NoneFinal four: Kane (2nd, 2001)Multiple draws: Bart Gunn (1994, 1997)Longest: Kane (2001), 53:46Shortest: Gillberg (1999): 0:07.Most eliminations:...
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Your Midweek Links: Happy New Year!
Bryan interviewed!Photo Credit: WWE.ccomIt's New Year's Day, so here are some links to help you get through your hangover:Wrestling Links- 2013 Year-End Awards [Wrestling on Earth]- The year in wins...
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The Royal Rumble by (Entry) Numbers: 7
The Snake, the only man to draw 7 three timesPhoto Credit: WWE.comWinners: NoneFinal four: Triple H (2nd, 2009); Edge (3rd, 2005)Multiple draws: Jake Roberts (1989, 1996, 1997); Steve Blackman (1999,...
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Was 2013 the New Normal for WWE Match Quality?
A huge reason why matches in WWE have been awesome this yearPhoto Credit: WWE.comThe calendar year 2013 will mainly be implanted in my wrestling-fan brain as the year WWE went into Boss Mode, at least...
View ArticleFrom the Archives: The 1992 Royal Rumble Match
Many consider this to be the greatest Rumble match of all-time, if not one of WWE's finest historical contests. As the history books inform, the WWF Championship was held up after Hulk Hogan and...
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The Battle for Fun Is Set
Who will stand with Icarus?Photo Credit: Scott FinkelsteinThe New Year has set upon the Chikaraverse, and with that beginning comes a new skirmish in the raging war for the soul of the company and its...
View ArticleThrowback Thursday: nWo Buddy Cops
Contrary to popular belief, late '90s WCW did know how to have some fun. Despite the nWo being all about anarchy and hostile takeovers, Buff Bagwell and Scott Steiner had absolutely no problems joining...
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The Royal Rumble by (Entry) Numbers: 8
The best 8 ever, but also one of the best in Rumble history, overall?Photo Credit: WWE.comWinners: Randy Orton (2009)Final four: Batista (3rd, 2008), Rey Mysterio (4th, 2005)Multiple draws:...
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Any Shows This Weekend? Inspired
Chris Hero is big this weekendPhoto Credit: Scott FinkelsteinThe prior year gives way to the new one, but one thing remains the same. Every weekend, the best wrestling companies in America, Canada, and...
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Best Coast Bias: Train Keeps A-Rollin'
Making history, one Legitimate Japanese Businessman's Kick at a timePhoto Credit: WWE.comAt this point, Full Sail should just have "All I Do Is Win" on loop. As the theme for the show, playing at the...
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The One Where I Talk the Wild Card Round with the Bloggie Award Winning...
Chris Trew on another podcast with two guys you probably don't even knowPhoto Credit: Texas AnarchyTrew to the Game: New Year's Marathon, Part 3Chris Trew, comedian, podcaster, New Orleans sports fan,...
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Sparty YES! YES! YES!
The Michigan State Spartans, Champions of the Big 10 and a loss to Notre Dame away from playing for the National Championship, defeated the Stanford Cardinal in a mild upset to win the 100th Rose Bowl...
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National Pro Wrestling Day Adds Two, Will Only Have One Show
The War King looks to headlock the competition at NPWDPhoto Credit: Scott FinkelsteinThe next two names have been announced for National Pro Wrestling Day, which has been confirmed to be held at the...
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The Royal Rumble by (Entry) Numbers: 9
Benjamin, along with Matt Hardy, on one of his excursions from the 9 spotPhoto Credit: WWE.comWinners: NoneFinal four: NoneMultiple draws: Shelton Benjamin (2005, 2007)Longest: Hornswoggle (2008),...
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Royal Rumble by (Entry) Numbers: 10
Ted DiBiase, Jr. is the best No. 10 ever, and he did so as a background characterPhoto Credit: WWE.comWinners: NoneFinal four: Ted DiBiase Jr. (4th, 2009)Multiple draws: Steve Blackman (1998, 2001) Ted...
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