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Comedian Tom Segura continued his attacks on wrestling fans after stirring up controversy yesterday by calling fans "r****ds." Segura released a video seemingly apologizing to wrestling fans, but later claimed he just "parroted" the words. "Of course I understand why people like wrestling," Segura said in a video released on his Twitter. "It's awesome. Those […]

Between 1983 and 2014, the team would wrestle for the American Wrestling Association (AWA), the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), World Championship Wrestling (WCW), and the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), as well as in venues around the world.[caption id="attachment_1204647" align="aligncenter" width="600"] The Road Warriors are the next focus of Dark Side of the Ring, courtesy of[...]

On a recent episode of his podcast, comedian Tom Segura made disparaging comments about people who like wrestling. Though wrestling fans have been aware for at least the last 100 years that wrestling matches feature wrestlers working with each other and predetermined outcomes, Segura seemed convinced that fans believe the fights are real. "So many […]

New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) announced that Wrestle Dynasty has been postponed until 2021. This difficult decision was made in response to the ongoing and evolving COVID-19 global pandemic. Wrestle Dynasty was set to take place on August 22, 2020, at the historic Madison Square Garden in New York City. NJPW will announce new ticket information […]

WWE Superstar AJ Styles is the star of a new commercial from fast-food chain Dairy Queen which sees The Phenomenal One burst through a paper Dairy Queen logo to surprise families of WWE fans eating Dairy Queen food, like the Kool-Aid Man if the Kool-Aid Man was a flat-earther, oh yeah! But while seeing one […]

Even with the wrestling community still buzzing about last week's David Schultz-focused episode, producers Evan Husney and Jason Eisener's Dark Side of the Ring aren't letting up when it comes to fiery topics. This Tuesday, Vice TV brings the rise and fall of Universal Wrestling Federation (UWF) founder Herb "Mr. Electrcity" Abrams. Created and run […]

Drake Maverick won his match against Tony Nese in the NXT Interim Cruiserweight Championship tournament last night, keeping alive hopes that he won't be fired along with dozens of his co-workers as part of coronavirus pandemic cost-cutting measures. Maverick was one of more than 50 names who were released or furloughed by WWE, a cold-hearted […]

Earlier this week, we reported about entertainment juggernaut and ex-full-time WWE wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson giving his seal of approval to producers Evan Husney and Jason Eisener's Dark Side of the Ring and its look at former WWE star David Schultz. Tracing how Schultz's career derailed after a violent run-in with 20/20 reporter John […]

Netflix's The Big Big Show has been putting much more meat on its bones with each episode, and it's appreciated. In the third episode, the focus shifts to the relationship between Paul Wight aka Big Show's oldest daughter Lola (Reylynn Caster), and her stepmother Cassy (Allison Munn). Cassy and Lola have been largely awkward together […]

“It’s another family portrait, about a wrestling family who revolutionised the sport and then suffered tragedy.”“Sean is an extraordinary filmmaker and we’re excited to be working with him,” added Tessa Ross.The Von Erichs are one of the most storied families in wrestling, getting their start in the 1960's with Fritz Von Erich beginning his run[...]

Cornette resigned from his role as commentator for NWA Powerrr after the company received backlash for comments Cornette made on the most recent episode of the studio wrestling show Describing the toughness of wrestler Trevor Murdoch, Cornette said that Murdoch is "the only man I've ever known that could strap a bucket of fried chicken[...]

Executive producers Evan Husney and Jason Eisener's popular documentary series Dark Side of the Ring is getting a sanctioned season 2 rematch with Viceland, with network president Guy Slattery making the announcement at the Television Critics Association's (TCA) summer press tour. Produced by VICE Studios and commissioned by Canada's Bell Media for their Crave platform, […]

After yesterday's All In press conference, it's pretty clear that wrestling fans want this event. This will be one of the biggest wrestling events (outside of WWE) to happen in America, and I can't wait. If you're like me, you're likely looking for some gear to show the world you're indeed All In, and Hot […]

Earlier this year, on January 30th to be precise, the 114th anniversary of when George Hackenschmidt defeated Ahmed Madrali to become recognized as the first World Heavyweight Wrestling Champion, we learned about a new pro wrestling history comic set to come out later this year, to be precise again, on October 9th, the 18th anniversary of[...]

[caption id="attachment_645816" align="aligncenter" width="600"] NWA Owner Billy Corgan[/caption]It's been a few months since Smashing Pumpkins vocalist Billy Corgan failed to execute a hostile takeover of TNA Wrestling, with TNA investor Anthem Sports & Entertainment taking over the company instead It looks like Corgan is ready to get back into the pro wrestling game, however, as[...]

With Straight Outta Compton hitting the screens, on Facebook, Rob Liefeld reminisced about NWA member and the Godfather of gangsta rap, to that time Eazy-E came to my comic store signing I was shocked and thrilled when Eazy showed up at the Golden Apple for the launch of Youngblood #1 I acted like a fool because I was intimidated[...]