by Daniel Johnson Yuji Nagata vs. Kono Masayuki Yuji Nagata’s performance in this AJPW cage match is considerably different from what one might expect of a well seasoned Japanese technical wrestler. Kono Masayuki likewise is no slouch when it comes… Read More ›
Wrestling Clips
Old School Flashback: Barry Horowitz in an Intergender Match
by Daniel Johnson Lisa Starr and Barry Horowitz vs. Malia Hosaka and Tim Horner Ken Resnick opens this clip by pointing out how rare it is for the LPWA to feature an intergender match. Even rarer though is an appearance… Read More ›
25 and Under: Deadbones Dawkins at FFPW Gym Show
by Daniel Johnson Deadbones Dawkins vs. Johnny Notaro This bout took place roughly two years ago for the Ireland based Fight Factory Pro Wrestling (FFPW). The name of the event sums up the crowd perfectly, FFPW Gym Show in that… Read More ›
Indie Flashback: Alex Shelley Returns to AAW to Wrestle Michael Elgin
by Daniel Johnson Alex Shelley vs. Michael Elgin This bout took place in May 2011 and features Alex Shelley in his first match back in AAW after a long absence. In addition to being treated to Shelley’s encounter with Michael… Read More ›
Beyond Wrestling: “The Lariat” DJ Hyde Batters Darius Carter
by Daniel Johnson “The Lariat” DJ Hyde vs. Darius Carter This bout emanating from the CZW Academy is a unique one as it pits two natural heels, “The Lariat” DJ Hyde and Darius Carter against one another. Carter shows off… Read More ›
Indie Flashback: Mercedes Martinez Defends the WSU Championship at WSU #YOLO
by Daniel Johnson Mercedes Martinez vs. Jessicka Havok vs. Brittney Savage To give some background to this Women Superstats Uncensored (WSU) match, earlier in the night Mercedes Martinez had defeated Jessicka Havok for the WSU Championship. Since WSU was doing… Read More ›
25 and Under: Hayden Zenith at SHWA Midyear Mayhem
by Daniel Johnson Hayden Zenith vs. Crimson Lightning This match between Hayden Zenith and Crimson Lighting took place about two years ago and was wrestled for the Southern Hemisphere Wrestling Alliance (SHWA). Australia is a country filled with prodigy level… Read More ›
Puro Flashback: Tetsuya Naito Takes on KUSHIDA at NJPW NEVER 7
by Daniel Johnson Tetsuya Naito vs. KUSHIDA Tetsuya Naito and KUSHIDA start this match off in a very scientific manner by trading a lot of holds and not much else. When the action starts to build Naito and KUSHIDA then… Read More ›
Old School Flashback: The Beast Squashes Sindy Paradise
by Daniel Johnson The Beast vs. Sindy Paradise Prior to this match commentator Ken Resnick praises Sindy Paradise for being willing to take on any opponent and for having, “A heart as big as all outdoors.” The clip then shoots… Read More ›
25 and Under: Matt Knicks at GPW First Contact
by Daniel Johnson Matt Knicks vs. Gary Jay In October 2013 Galaxy Pro Wrestling (GPW) debuted in Clarksville, Tennessee with GPW First Contact (featuring laser guns) showcasing Matt Knicks and the older (by five years) and more experienced (by seven… Read More ›
The Johnson Transcript 