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Nevertheless, the doc should prove to be an interesting trip down memory lane to a time in wrestling rife with possibility, even if much of that possibility would end up not being delivered on. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAqiUwFJnC0Video can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Triple H vs Mankind – WWE Championship Match (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAqiUwFJnC0) The description for the Network special[...]

Pro wrestling is a carny business, and despite the sterile image of WWE today as a global entertainment corporation, it wasn't that long ago that playground rules were king in the locker room Stories of bullying and hazing are rampant in WWE history, including very recently, but in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer[...]

Barbed Wire City: The Unauthorized Story of Extreme Championship Wrestling, is available for streaming now on HighSpots Wrestling Network This online wrestling streaming service serves as an alternative to the WWE Network Initially released in 2013, the DVD of the documentary costs an astonishing $900 to purchase on Amazon today, making the $9.99/month fee for[...]

AEW Wrestling star Dustin Rhodes seems to be doing his best to cancel his own career First, he put his career on the line in a match against Kip Sabian on last week's episode of AEW Dynamite, saying he would quit wrestling if he couldn't beat Sabian in the quarterfinal matchup for the TNT Championship[...]

That took place on Twitter, when McMahon expressed his love for his son-in-law on the social media service and the president of the United States joined in with some praise of his own. Donald Trump and Pro Wrestling are the Perfect Tag Team Partners Donald Trump is the pro wrestlingest president since Abraham Lincoln Whatever you think[...]

In the latest version of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer writes: So there was a weird situation on 4/20 Logan, who was cut a few days earlier, was booked in a few segments on Raw The plan wasn't to keep her employed, but the idea was that since they are still paying her for 90[...]

We've made accommodations for individuals upon request." The official logo of the WWE. However, in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer casts doubt on WWE's denial, comparing AEW, where only 29% of the roster worked their tapings, to WWE, where all but a few names such as Roman Reigns and Kyle O'Reilly were[...]

Wrestling Inc transcribed McMahon's comments from the call, in which he blamed new talent for the drop. So there's no audience and it's a different show, a completely different show And I think we're going to get there While we may be able to take this negative and already turn it into somewhat of a positive,[...]

WWE Superstar and corporate executive Triple H is known for a lot of things, but high-flying maneuvers are not among them.

However, last week, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared pro wrestling an essential business, opening up the opportunity for AEW to return AEW has WWE to thank for that, as Linda McMahon's pro-Trump Super PAC pledged to spend $18.5 million in Florida the same day DeSantis granted the company its "essential" exemption to the stay-at-home order. The[...]

Well, not so extreme as letting them stay home in quarantine instead of making them come to Florida every two weeks to film wrestling shows, but about as extreme as you can get without that According to WWE executive Triple H on WWE's earnings conference call with investors Thursday, the company has coated everything in[...]

WWE bet on their investors over their workers, and that bet paid off, at least in the short term as stock jumped 12% in after-hours trading.

People just don't have the same interest in watching wrestling, even if it is better without an audience. As for AEW's increase, that can be contributed to AEW paying attention to feedback With a bunch of content prerecorded, AEW was trying to stretch things out to keep their wrestlers and crew home and in quarantine[...]

MJF obtained the hangnail while gambling in the crowd during the first episodes of AEW Dynamite taped without an audience. BREAKING NEWS: MJF Injury update@the_mjf gives us an update on the current state of his "severe injury"#AEWonTNT @AEWonTNT pic.twitter.com/6FMpd5LMEX — All Elite Wrestling (@AEWrestling) April 23, 2020 MJF first worried fans last week, posting to Twitter, "I wish[...]

WWE has released its first-quarter financial report, and it somehow makes the laying off of dozens of workers seem even more coldhearted.

These two do have one hell of an illustrious career on their own, but it's good to see them back in the same wrestling promotion AEW has made great work out of talent who may not have had a shot elsewhere As my pal Gary Juster has said many times, Cody Rhodes has a real[...]

This is the WWE, Rob. Will Gronkowski do the right thing and pass the torch to R-Truth before returning to the NFL? Or will he stay in WWE, continuing to hold onto the belt while pursuing yet another Super Bowl win? Could Rob Gronkowski be the first double champion of both wrestling and football at the[...]

While times may be tough for the professional wrestling business across the board, one place where it's doing just fine thank you very much is on Vice TV Producers Evan Husney and Jason Eisener's Dark Side of the Ring is not only a demo and ratings hit, but it looks to have a long and[...]

WWE SummerSlam plans are still going forward at least according to the latest statement by TD Garden, where the event is set for Boston.

AEW has released an update to their rankings, and Cody Rhodes is now the number one contender for the AEW World Heavyweight Championship.

The second episode of Netflix's The Big Show Show built on the strong, family-friendly vibe of the season opener and proved a fun watch.

That's pretty much wrestling 101 and shows that Jax may understand the business more than most are giving her credit for Now, if she can just learn to wrestle as well, she'll be all set. Most WWE wrestlers might feel a little self-conscious after dangerously dropping a co-worker on their head in a botched attempt[...]

As it turns out, there's already an established tag team on the indie wrestling scene called The Revolt Caleb Konley and Zane Riley are from the same area as The Revival, thought it's unclear whether the former WWE stars knew of them And it looks like The Revival may have just taken their name, with[...]

Welcome back to the first Monday Night RAW after WWE did massive layoffs and furloughs. Let's see how creative navigates this week.

pic.twitter.com/UJTvX1RGc7 — Jon Alba (@JonAlba) April 21, 2020   "My employer, World Wrestling Entertainment, aka WWE, is forcing me to work at TV tapings for its weekly shows despite stay-at-home orders for coronavirus," the comment, read at a meeting of the Orange County Board of County Commissioners "I am unable to speak out as I need this job,[...]

His recent run with the WWE 24/7 Championship is only his latest gimmick, but he had a great feud with John Cena in 2011 with his "Little Jimmy" gimmick as well. And of course, wrestling isn't Killings' only talent Anyone watching Killings make his way to the ring while rapping his theme song, What's Up, is[...]

Dwayne Johnson aka WWE wrestling superstar The Rock (Jungle Cruise, Ballers), Issa Rae (Insecure), and Dany Garcia are set to tag-team on Tre Cnt ("Tre Count"), a half-hour series for HBO set in the world of backyard wrestling Created by writer Mohamad El Masri (Here and Now, upcoming Brie Larson/Apple TV+ series), Tre Cnt shines[...]

"Tonight during Raw! Mike and I will be making an announcement!! #NonEssentialWrestlers #NonEssentialFamily #QuarantineLife #mondaythoughts @WWE @njpw1972 @IMPACTWRESTLING @ringofhonor @AEWrestling @RealMikeBennett," Kanellis tweeted. Tonight during Raw! Mike and I will be making an announcement!! #NonEssentialWrestlers #NonEssentialFamily #QuarantineLife #mondaythoughts @WWE @njpw1972 @IMPACTWRESTLING @ringofhonor @AEWrestling @RealMikeBennett pic.twitter.com/LxFclqZmbz — MariaKanellisBennett (@MariaLKanellis) April 20, 2020 Kanellis's tweet features photos, in reverse order,[...]

WWE is adding more episodes of Superstars, the syndicated television show launched as Superstars of Wrestling in the 1980s but shortened to Superstars in 1992 due to a trademark issue Before the launch of Monday Night Raw, Superstars was WWE's flagship show, airing on Saturday mornings at least for some U.S viewers, though the show[...]

Respect for the legends of pro wrestling is a touchy subject in the business, so it's no surprise that WWE superstar Sami Zayn found himself involved in an internet kerfuffle after tweeting about one proud member of the WWE Hall of Fame: President Donald Trump Trump's association with WWE goes all the way back to[...]