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Why I Love Wrestling: Dusty Rhodes

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Legend barely scratches the surface

Dusty Rhodes the American Dream, born Virgil Runnels, died today at the age of sixty nine. And that, quite honestly, was way too soon. I was not ready. As a fan of professional wrestling, I can tell you that my heart breaks at his passing. Legend barely scratches the surface of what Dusty has meant to the professional wrestling world. His influence can be seen on every wrestling show around the world and will continue to be seen for the foreseeable future. (Just two weeks ago the finish of the Dean Ambrose/Seth Ambrose WWE Championship match was a “Dusty” finish)

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Why I Love Wrestling: Ricochet

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Maybe the most athletic wrestler to ever compete

Born Trevor Mann, the man known as Ricochet (or Prince Puma if you are watching Lucha Underground) is one of the most exciting wrestlers in the world today. The things he is able to do in the ring, the moves he can pull off at will, are nothing short of incredible. I have been watching professional wrestling for the better part of thirty years now and I have never seen anyone quite like Ricochet.

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Why I Love Wrestling: Elimination Chamber predictions

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What will happen in the next network exclusive event?

Since the launch of the WWE Network, rumors have been circulating that there would eventually be network exclusive shows/events. These started with the NXT Takeover specials, all of which have been incredible, and continues this Sunday with Elimination Chamber. The Elimination Chamber event had previously been the May PPV but was replaced by Payback this year. The card for this inaugural network event is shaping up to be a lot of fun. Who will win? Who will lose? Read on humanoids and find out.

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Why I Love Wrestling: The Mountain Goats – Beat the Champ

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It’s like Pac-man Fever, except about wrestling, and good.

Every now and again a tiny beautiful something happens. Two roads converge, two paths cross, and something amazing takes place. The above record is one of those things. There is no reason, practically speaking, for this record to exist. On paper, it makes no sense. It just shouldn’t work. But, much like its source material, it does, beautifully.

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Why I Love Wrestling: Extreme Rules Predictions

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One night a year the WWE reminds us…. that ECW is not a thing.

Ladies and Gentlemen, it is that time of year again. The time of year where your favorite WWE superstars take things to the extreme! The follow up to WrestleMania this year is again Extreme Rules, and it is a stacked card. It seems as though there are more gimmick matches than in previous years and I am all for it.

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Why I Love Wrestling: Daniel Bryan

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 The American Dragon, the GOAT, the bearded one, the YES man, and the world’s toughest (former) vegan.

The son of a lumberjack, Daniel Bryan has become one of the most over superstars in the history of professional wrestling. The YES movement has become a thing unto itself. The chant, done by repeatedly pointing to the sky and chanting “yes” over and over, has grown from wrestling arenas to football stadiums. It is as ubiquitous today as the “crotch chop” was in the 90’s. He is so over with the crowd that segments not featuring Daniel Bryan get hijacked by the crowd and the yes chant. And what makes it so special is the genuine joy on his face every time it happens.

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