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YES-lemania: The WrestleMania 30 Preview
A scant four weeks ago, I was convinced that WrestleMania XXX was in big trouble. It looked for all the world that the WWE had an almost insurmountable task ahead of it creatively. Specifically, it appeared as though the main … Continue reading
Where Does WWE Go From Here?
“Twitter friend” Matthew Timmons authors a must-read website for wrestling fans called kafabermetrics (a play on “Sabermetrics”) in which he dutifully tracks statistical information based on the performances of the various WWE superstars. Like a Bill James for the squared-circle set, … Continue reading
The Great Leap Forward
Hype (or, more accurately, over-hype) is an integral part of the business of professional wrestling. Perhaps a nod to its carnival roots, the overzealous promotion of the next top talent, important card, or story development is the lifeblood of the industry. … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Television
Tagged Commentary, MLB.TV, Television, Vince McMahon, WWE, WWE Network
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An Event of Unexpected Importance
When wrestling fans scour the television landscape in anticipation of pivotal moments in WWE history, the Tables, Ladders, and Chairs pay-per-view isn’t the top candidate to produce such moments. That’s an understatement. TLC is a “gimmick” pay-per-view, built around a … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Sports, Television
Tagged Bray Wyatt, CM Punk, Commentary, Damien Sandow, Daniel Bryan, Dean Ambrose, HHH, John Cena, Kane, Professional Wrestling, Randy Orton, Sports, Stephanie McMahon, Tables Ladders and Chairs, Television, The Shield, TLC, WWE
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By Request
The fact that I’m doing a Total Divas recap this week comes as much of a surprise to me as the fact that I did one last week for With Leather over at Uproxx.com. However, I got some good feedback from my discussion … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Reviews, Television
Tagged Brie Bella, Daniel Bryan, Diva Las Vegas, Eva Marie, John Cena, JoJo, Justin Gabriel, Natalya, Nattie Neidhart, Nikki Bella, Reality Television, Reviews, Television, The Funkadactyls, Total Divas, WWE
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The “W” vs. The “E” – SummerSlam 2013
It’s impossible to convince Attitude Era die-hards that we’re living in the Golden Age of professional wrestling, but I think it’s true—from a writing standpoint. Take, for instance, the main event of this year’s SummerSlam. For two straight weeks, we’ve … Continue reading
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Tagged Alberto Del Rio, Brock Lesnar, CM Punk, Commentary, Daniel Bryan, John Cena, Pro Wrestling, Sports, SummerSlam, Television, Triple H, Vince McMahon, WWE
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A Money in the Bank Preview? Why Not?
In many respects, Money in the Bank is the most compelling pay-per-view the WWE has. Of course, no one questions that WrestleMania is the premier event. But whereas ‘Mania is largely a “state of the union”-type show that tells us where … Continue reading
The Axis of Ego 
Hugh Jackman is the Best Sport
Hugh Jackman is always up for whatever. I was reminded of this fact when I heard that he’ll be the guest star (for the second time) on tonight’s episode of WWE’s flagship program, Monday Night Raw. Aside from the fact that … Continue reading →