With all the features that the WWE has been doing to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Undertaker's debut, I was left wondering recently about what might have happened if the company had run with him as the top dog in 1992 instead of trying with Bret Hart. In case you don't know, Hart was … Continue reading What if Undertaker became the man in 1993?
WWE Survivor Series Preview
Survivor Series is Sunday and for the second time in WWE history the World Championship will be decided in a tournament. The first time was in 1998 and it ended in controversial fashion with the Rock, who at the time looked to be sliding into a full face turn, pulling a swerve and joining Vince … Continue reading WWE Survivor Series Preview
Is it time for Ronda to go to the WWE?
 So after her shocking defeat last night at the hands of Holly Holm is it time for her to move on to sports entertainment? Ronda has been openly flirting with the WWE for a good year now, so it was only a matter of time before she followed in the footsteps of Ken Shamrock, … Continue reading Is it time for Ronda to go to the WWE?
Let Roman Reign
In my previous post I ran through some scenarios for how the WWE could go about dealing with Seth Rollins injury and subsequent time out. I didn't pick which one I thought was ultimately the best choice. Well, I think the two best options are the other guys in this picture with Seth: Yeah that's … Continue reading Let Roman Reign
Seth Rollins Out
That image is one you're not going to be seeing for a while. Seth Rollins was injured in Dublin, Ireland, suffering a torn ACL and is out for 6 to 9 months. As a result he forfeited the WWE championship and there's going to be a tournament at Survivor Series. This is two years in … Continue reading Seth Rollins Out
Retro Recap – WrestleMania XV
WrestleMania was the second 'Mania of the Attitude Era and the second time in as many years that Stone Cold Steve Austin would challenge for the WWF Title in the main event. In the months leading up to it, Austin had been screwed out of the title by Vince McMahon who used a bunch of … Continue reading Retro Recap – WrestleMania XV
RIP Grantland
As you've probably heard by now ESPN has shut down Grantland, the sister site that was started and run by Bill Simmons before he left/got fired earlier this year. There has been much weeping an gnashing of teeth over the past few days, as what was a source of superior and very highbrow writing is … Continue reading RIP Grantland
WWE Hell in the Cell Recap
U.S. Title Open Challenge Now this was a genuine surprise. I did not have Alberto Del Rio coming back, even though the reports last week that the company was up for bringing him back should have been a hint. Him coming back and aligning with Zeb Colter was an extra surprise; we'll see where that … Continue reading WWE Hell in the Cell Recap
Hell in the Cell Preview
Hell in the Cell is this Sunday as you all know. What do I think is gonna happen? Here we go: Kickoff Show Match: Dolph Ziggler, Neville, and Cesaro vs Rusev, Sheamus, and King Barrett This is perfect to get the crowd warmed up. It should be good and everyone will hit their signature stuff. … Continue reading Hell in the Cell Preview
Missed Opportunities
Hulk Hogan vs Rick Rude Rude came to the WWF in 1987, right after Hogan beat the last guy on the company's list of credible challengers in Andre the Giant, and had a good run until he left late in 1990. He would have been a physical match for the Hulkster, and having longtime Hogan … Continue reading Missed Opportunities
Stroke of Genius 