When a young Chris Candido and his high school girlfriend Tammy Sytch were spotted working down in Jim Cornette’s Smoky Mountain Wrestling, it would only be a matter of time before they made it to the big leagues. Join us as we ponder what could have been with Chris Candido if he wasn't saddled with such a lousy gimmick.
Read MoreThroughout the 1980s and early 1990s, Dr. Death was considered one of the best overall athletes and tough guys to step foot in a wrestling ring, but the unfortunate Brawl For All played a role in his release from the WWF. But what could have been? Let’s look at what could have been with Dr. Death Steve Williams had the Brawl For All never existed.
Read MoreIn the mid-2000s, WWE created a wide variety of characters as they attempted to create new stars on their roster. During this era, one character immediately stood out due to his eccentric antics, The Boogeyman.
Read MoreWhen one thinks of World Class Championship Wrestling, it’s hard to not think of anything beyond the fabled battles between The Von Erichs and the Fabulous Freebirds. But one stable that helped hold down the fort for many years and even travelled to other territories was Devastation Incorporated. We explore this often forgotten stable.
Read MoreLouie Spicolli was a well-liked and energetic wrestler who possessed tremendous potential, but as is too often in the wrestling business, personal demons would swallow him whole. This is his story.
Read MoreAs Bradshaw split from his partner Ron Simmons and transformed himself into John Bradshaw Layfield, he required a group to act as a protector which also played a pivotal role in his WWE Championship reign. We relive JBL's Cabinet and its influence on the champion.
Read MoreWhile murders that have been wrestling-adjacent are few and far between, most haven’t heard much about the murder-suicide of Charles Williams, known as Rockin’ Rebel. We relive this tragic story.
Read MoreDuring the days of the Monday Night Wars, there were few bigger standouts in the WCW Cruiserweight division than Ultimo Dragon. Two of his dreams were to wrestle at Madison Square Garden and at WrestleMania then the news came out in 2003 that WWE had signed Ultimo Dragon, likely based on the huge popularity of Rey Mysterio at the time. We revisit Ultimo Dragon’s run and what went wrong.
Read MoreWhen WWE purchased WCW in March 2001, many of WCW's younger talents made their way to WWE but found it challenging to excel within a stacked roster. One of those talents was Gregory Helms, but after channelling his love of The Green Lantern and comic books, he settled on a character that set him apart from the crowd in the form of an over-the-top superhero. This is our look at The Hurricane.
Read MoreIn 1999, Blitzkrieg showed up in WCW out of seemingly nowhere and captivated audiences with his innovative ring work, but soon disappeared almost as fast as he arrived. Over 20 years later, we relive this flash of brilliance.
Read MoreAfter being signed by WWF, Ahmed Johnson would be immediately slotted into the upper mid-card of the New Generation phase of the promotion’s history, but due to several injuries along with his reputation backstage, this rise was short-lived. We relive the rise and fall of Ahmed Johnson.
Read MoreIn the annals of wrestling families, one family would see the patriarch meeting a horrific ending, only for history to repeat itself nearly 30 years later in the same way. We look at the tragic tale of the Graham family and how history became doomed and destined to repeat itself.
Read MoreIn the late 90s, WWE was headlined by Stone Cold Steve Austin, but there was one woman receiving some of the biggest reactions outside of the Texas Rattlesnake and that was Rena ‘Sable’ Mero. We cover her rise in popularity, her exit from WWE, the lawsuit and eventual return.
Read MorePortrayed by Dan Spivey, Waylon Mercy was a character so far ahead of its time, with such intricate character work during a time that everything was kid-friendly, he would lay the groundwork for a character that would follow in his footsteps nearly 20 years later. This is the Ballad of Waylon Mercy.
Read MoreComprised of Tommy Rogers and Bobby Fulton, The Fantastics may not be fondly remembered as other teams in the golden era of tag team wrestling. Still, based on their quality of matches, they come to mind as one of the most overlooked tag teams in wrestling history.
Read MoreThe word prodigy is thrown around a lot in professional wrestling but never was it more true than in the case of Terry ‘Bam Bam’ Gordy. Unfortunately, an overdose during a flight to Japan would dramatically alter the trajectory of his life and career.
Read More‘Gentleman’ Chris Adams played a huge role in the World Class Championship Wrestling uprising in the 1980s and was destined to become a legend. Unfortunately, personal demons started overshadowing his career, and Chris Adams would tragically die in 2001 under dubious circumstances. But what led this man to premature death at age 46? We explore the final years of his life.
Read MoreThroughout the Attitude Era, WWE presented a variety of compelling mid-card characters and a prime example of this was the ‘Lethal Weapon’ Steve Blackman. This is his journey with WWE.
Read MoreMost recognized as Brutus ‘The Barber’ Beefcake, Hulk Hogan's best friend went through possibly more gimmicks than any other mainstream wrestler in history. Join us as we take a gander at the many faces of Ed Leslie.
Read MoreWhile Fit Finlay is known to wrestling fans as a “Man Who Loves To Fight,” perhaps the most important part of his legacy has been his contributions to women's wrestling while playing a major behind-the-scenes role in what became known as the Women's Revolution. We explore his influence.
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