I first saw Mark Callaway wrestle in 1990 on Saturday morning NWA Worldwide Wrestling. There was a team called the Skyscrapers, composed of Sid Vicious and Dan Spivey, with the gimmick that they were two really tall guys who beat the crap out of people. Vicious suffered a lung injury in November of 89, and … Continue reading Thank You, Taker
Retro Recap – WrestleMania 28
WrestleMania 28 was the second show in the two year, three 'Mania show comeback tour by the Rock. This one saw him get back in the ring for his first singles match in almost nine years against John Cena. It was also part of a big comeback for the company after what, perception wise, was … Continue reading Retro Recap – WrestleMania 28
Retro Recap – WrestleMania VII
WrestleMania VII.....did Vince think we were stupid? I generally believe that in the long view, Vince knows what he's doing better than us laymen. But in the short run, like anyone else, he's had his share of brain farts. This was one of them. Wrestlemania VII, dubbed Superstars and Stripes Forever, was a blatant, jingoistic … Continue reading Retro Recap – WrestleMania VII
WrestleMania 32 Recap
OK, better late than never here's my WrestleMania report. The show was pretty long and had 11 actual matches (I'm not counting the Rock's segment), more than we've had in a while. As expected Roman Reigns walked out as the champion, much to the chagrin of a lot of people. The show also saw the … Continue reading WrestleMania 32 Recap
WrestleMania 32 Preview
The big story going into the show this year is injuries and absences. Because of various in ring injuries the company is missing John Cena, Seth Rollins, Cesaro, Randy Orton, Bray Wyatt, and Neville. Some of those guys are rumored to be well enough to make a surprise appearance at the show but as far … Continue reading WrestleMania 32 Preview
Retro Recap – WrestleMania 22
This was my first time watching this one, and I didn't read the results beforehand so everything here is new to me. WrestleMania 22 was in the midst of the Ruthless Agression Era and the brand extension. There were 12 matches in all, including five title matches. World Tag Team Title Match: Big Show and … Continue reading Retro Recap – WrestleMania 22
Retro Recap – Great American Bash 1990
The 1990 Great American Bash was the second one since Ted Turner bought out Jim Crockett, and for the second year in a row there was some heavy roster turnover. Ricky Steamboat, Terry Funk and the Great Muta, three guys who were a big part of the previous years' ring action, were gone. And the … Continue reading Retro Recap – Great American Bash 1990
Retro Recap – WWE Armageddon 2000
I was a little bored today, so I checked out WWE Armageddon 2000 on the WWE Network. Armageddon took place in December of 2000, about a month or so after Stone Cold Steve Austin returned to the ring after almost a year out of action. And things had changed a lot during his absence. The … Continue reading Retro Recap – WWE Armageddon 2000
WWE Survivor Series Recap
OK, that was one controversial event last night. Before I get to the elephant in the room I'll address the other events. Kickoff Match: Titus O'Neil, the Dudleys, Neville, and Goldust vs The Miz, The Ascension, Stardust, and Bo Dallas Not sure if there's any message behind the participant lineups for each team. Is Titus … Continue reading WWE Survivor Series Recap
What if Undertaker became the man in 1993?
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?
Stroke of Genius 