Wrestling fans might remember Dean Douglas by his more popular wrestling name Shane Douglas. Still, from 1995 through 1996, Dean Douglas was brought in as an arrogant intellectual who was a far cry from The Franchise. We explore his character and what went wrong.
Read MoreWhile Vince McMahon is best known as the Chairman and CEO of WWE, he also served as their lead play-by-play announcer for over 20 years. Often considered to be over-the-top, we explore how he excelled in this role.
Read MoreWhen one thinks of Mike Awesome, his epic battles in ECW and FMW with Masato Tanaka or his incredible run as the ECW World Champion come to mind. But what happened to the man after his prominent runs in ECW, WCW and WWF? And what led to the tragic end of his life? These are the final years of Mike Awesome.
Read MoreThe Hardcore match between Trish Stratus and Victoria at Survivor Series 2002 remains a bright spot in an era where women’s wrestling wasn’t at the forefront of WWE television. We relive their heir almost nine-month story.
Read MoreWhen fans speak of Jinsei Shinzaki, most talk about his prowess in Michinoku Pro Wrestling. United States fans might know him better as Hakushi from the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now known as the WWE), “The White One.”
Read MoreWrestleMania 32 is often considered one of WWE's most significant missed opportunities. With enough talent on the card to produce a compelling show, we rearranged it as part of our latest edition of the Reimagined series.
Read MoreWhen one thinks of historical buildings tied to the wrestling business the Cow Palace has undoubtedly earned its place as one of the Sacred Grounds.
Read MoreDitching the Union Jack trunks and the Rule Britannia entrance music for jeans and rock music, The British Bulldog's last major run with WWE in 1999 kicked off with a bang but ended with a whimper.
Read MoreThe Signature Spot seeks to (hypothetically) right those wrongs in our ongoing series Reimagined. This installment will look at the unfortunate WWE run of innovative high flyer 2 Cold Scorpio, who was given a makeover as Flash Funk, a fur coat and big hat-wearing funkmaster based loosely on Rick James and accompanied to the ring by The Fly Girls/Funkettes.
Read MoreWhen WCCW ceased operations, Kerry Von Erich finally joined the WWF, yet with a name change, hidden disability and personal demons, it was an uphill battle from the beginning. In the eye of the tornado, there's no more high and low, no floor and sky. This is the Texas Tornado’s run with WWE.
Read MoreFrom Andy Kaufman protecting kayfabe to Ken Patera and Masa Saito battling police officers, along with many rarely-heard stories, we provide a full recap from the nostalgia filled Tales From The Territories.
Read MoreWhile the late great Gary Hart took many under his wing, he viewed Gino Hernandez as a son and did everything he could to care for him. Today, we explore their relationship.
Read MoreWhen the Hardcore Title offered a never-ended chase full of outrageous scenarios, Crash Holly emerged as one of the division's most prominent and memorable stars. We explore how Mike Lockwood broke into the business, his rise in the WWE and his tragic demise.
Read MoreWith a bizarre, patchy haircut, blue and green face paint, and (seemingly) unable to communicate verbally, The Missing Link was a memorable savage who squashed opponents in minutes. Still, behind the character, Dewey Robertson struggled with addiction and depression. This is a fascinating yet tragic tale of The Missing Link.
Read MoreDuring the inaugural WWE Draft, it was emphasized that teams and factions were not entirely exempt, which led to The Dudleys being drafted to separate brands. Based on the influence of Samuel L. Jackson's character in Pulp Fiction, D-Von extended his character to become Reverend D-Von. This is his journey going solo.
Read MoreHumans have evolved to compete; it is in our genes, and we love to watch a competition. For 9-months, MVP and Matt Hardy competed in a series of matches and competitions that became some of the most memorable moments on SmackDown throughout 2007/2008. This is their rivalry revisited.
Read MoreTowards the end of 2013, the NXT brand was off and running in its new incarnation as a full-blown developmental territory for the WWE. Some of these new up-and-coming names would need to work on-screen with someone more experienced and a solid worker all around and could help elevate this new talent. Enter Tyson Kidd. This is his run with NXT.
Read MoreWhen WCW started their shift their focus to younger stars, a group of friends in and out of the ring known as The Filthy Animals were hungry and determined to show that the new school was here to stay. This is their journey.
Read MoreAhead of WrestleMania 25, Chris Jericho was scheduled to face Mickey Rourke to capitalize on the success of The Wrestler. When plans fell through, Plan B saw Jericho face three highly decorated legends on the grandest stage of them all, to prove that old school is still cool.
Read MoreIn 2006, Mark began training at the acclaimed Harley Race Academy to chase his dreams of becoming a professional wrestler, but it didn't come easy. Mark shares his journey and experience with the 'King' Harley Race.
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