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• The Rising Star of Sami

  By danielcarljohnson on April 3, 2012 • ( 0 )

  If you are a regular member of any major online wrestling forum you have probably come across the name Sami Callihan at least once. If you have not seen him in action then you can check him out right here…. Read More ›

• Battle for an Identity

  By danielcarljohnson on April 2, 2012 • ( 0 )

  Just listen to the excitement of those commentators! It is even more enjoyable if you understand Spanish, but excitement transcends the language barrier. Anyway, with it being the day after Wrestlemania I thought we would visit a match from the… Read More ›

• A Prerequisite for Basic Thuganomics

  By danielcarljohnson on April 1, 2012 • ( 0 )

  Because I posted an early Rock match yesterday I figured I would even things up by posting an early John Cena appearance as well. While WWE announcers will very rarely bring up Cena’s comic rap gimmick now and again, don’t… Read More ›

• The Pre-Great One

  By danielcarljohnson on March 31, 2012 • ( 0 )

  Since tomorrow is Wrestlemania and possibly The Rock’s last match (though you can never say for sure) I thought I would post this clip looking back at his early days. Yes, before he was The Rock, he was Flex Kavana… Read More ›

• Where Has Albert Been for Seven Years?

  By danielcarljohnson on March 30, 2012 • ( 0 )

  Since I posted an odd match from a lengthy title reign yesterday, I thought I would post a more normal match from a good title reign today. I also wanted to talk about one of the teams in this IWGP… Read More ›

• An Unusual Title Defense

  By danielcarljohnson on March 29, 2012 • ( 0 )

  As just about anyone who follows the independent wrestling scene in America knows before Daniel Bryan held the World Heavyweight Championship in WWE, he held the ROH World Championship as Bryan Danielson. Danielson held the ROH World Championship for more… Read More ›

• Japan Needs a Hero

  By danielcarljohnson on March 28, 2012 • ( 0 )

  There are a few reasons I wanted to post this match. First, Chris Hero was my favorite independent wrestler from 2007 until the time WWE snatched him up. Second, Go Shiozaki was given a WWE tryout match three months after… Read More ›

• 2 Big Men, 1 Team

  By danielcarljohnson on March 27, 2012 • ( 0 )

  

  Here is a monster size treat! Over a decade ago I remember first reading about the Bam Bam Bigelow/Vader tag team. As these are two of the best big men in modern wrestling I was really anxious to see them… Read More ›

• One of My Favorite Japanese Gimmicks x 3

  By danielcarljohnson on March 26, 2012 • ( 0 )

  

  Seriously, how can you beat Tiger Mask? Here is a rarity as you not only get one Tiger Mask, but three! Here Tiger Mask I, III and IV take on Jushin Liger, The Great Sasuke and Ultimo Dragon. Of course… Read More ›

• Kicking Off With…

  By danielcarljohnson on March 25, 2012 • ( 0 )

  I thought I would start off with a bang and post this epic comedy battle royal. I originally watched it in parts and haven’t gotten a chance to view all of this particular video. However, I have skimmed it and… Read More ›