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• Some (Very) Small Insight Into the Origins of The Undertaker

  By danielcarljohnson on July 28, 2012 • ( 0 )

  Even as “Mean” Mark Callous, the eventual Undertaker was never the most jacked looking wrestling. As you can see Callous has a good natural build, but has a tummy that isn’t particularly defined. Also, though through the years he would… Read More ›

• Mick Foley as a Light Heavyweight

  By danielcarljohnson on July 27, 2012 • ( 0 )

  Before the match Ray Odyssey cuts a vintage promo spot for International World Class Championship Wrestling. Despite for much of the company’s life being based in Boston, a hotbed for wrestling, IWCCW is one of the few “major” independent promotions of yesteryear… Read More ›

• Missing Steve Austin?

  By danielcarljohnson on July 26, 2012 • ( 0 )

  If you were disappointed “Stone Cold” Steve Austin was not at the celebration for the 1,000th episode of WWE Monday Night Raw then give me a hell yeah! Now, that, that cliche is out of the way if you really… Read More ›

• Two Classic Brawlers…Brawl

  By danielcarljohnson on July 25, 2012 • ( 0 )

  One of the most innovative gimmicks of the 1980s, The Missing Link was notable not only for his bizarre look, but also for his ability to brawl with the best of them. When paired with Stan Hansen you know it’s… Read More ›

• A 5 Star Bloodbath

  By danielcarljohnson on July 24, 2012 • ( 0 )

  This interpromotional match that earned a 5 star rating from Dave Meltzer saw Akira Hokuto, a key player in All Japan Women’s Pro-Wrestling take on Shinobu Kandori, the leader of Ladies’ Legend Pro-Wrestling. The slow start to this bout is… Read More ›

• Brian Christopher Gets Assaulted

  By danielcarljohnson on July 23, 2012 • ( 0 )

  In this match Brian Christopher takes on Spellbinder a gimmick that first popped up in 1993. In between the debut of the gimmick and this match the man under the mask, Harry Del Rios also had a blink and you… Read More ›

• A Leprechaun Fights a Tiger in Puerto Rico

  By danielcarljohnson on July 22, 2012 • ( 0 )

  I felt like posting a WWC match and while this is far from the best action the company has to offer it does have some fun spots in it. Irish Leprechaun has a good look to him and with that… Read More ›

• The USWA: Where Steel Chairs Beat Chainsaws

  By danielcarljohnson on July 21, 2012 • ( 0 )

  I was recently on the FAN forum and came across a thread aptly titled, “Best. Promo. Ever.” What followed was this: I couldn’t have said it better myself. If your only exposure to Mike Kirchner is his stint as Corporal… Read More ›

• A Classic WSX Match

  By danielcarljohnson on July 20, 2012 • ( 0 )

  One of the more unique gimmicks to grace WSX, Matt Classic as portrayed by Colt Cabana was a fun personality that could deliver in the ring. In this match, which is given a great allotment of time by WSX standards Classic… Read More ›

• I Didn’t Mean That Kind of Squash Match

  By danielcarljohnson on July 19, 2012 • ( 1 )

  Here’s a diamond in the rough or at least a chunk of fat in the mortadella of a match. Based on uploader, timmy8271b remark about the team’s short tenure in USWA I would make a blink and you missed it… Read More ›

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