WILW: Glorious
The most #glorious debut a man could want…
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Bits and Brews 015: K is for Kriek & Super Metroid
Depth, complexity, and nuance are on the menu this month
Read moreWhy I Love Wrestling: Match of the Year contender 3 – Sasha vs Bayley
NXT Takeover set a high bar during Summer Slam weekend. This match however, put that bar out of reach.
Two weeks ago, maybe more depending on when you are reading this, the WWE was in Brooklyn for three nights of shows. They ran back to back to back nights in the Barclays Center, a rather unusual move in the realm of sports and entertainment. I know that I was glued to my TV for all three events, NXT Takeover/Summer Slam/RAW, and even though the time commitment was large, it was overall a very satisfying weekend of pro wrestling. My favorite event, not surprising if you are a follower of these posts, was NXT Takeover.
Read moreWhy I Love Wrestling: SummerSlam & Takeover Predictions Part 1
The one where I make my predictions for NXT Takeover: Brooklyn
So, this is going to be a long one. This weekend we’ve got both the NXT Takeover special on Saturday night AND SummerSlam on Sunday. (4 Hours long!) All told, that’s about six hours or so of predictions to make. And I know what you’re thinking, “Dan, it’s okay, you don’t have to do ALL of them, we understand, you have a life, a wife, kids, a dog, white picket fence, we get it.” Well, to that I say, “How the hell do you know those things about me?! Are you stalking me? Trailing me? Hiding in my bushes? Don’t do that shit, it’s not cool.” But I digress…
Read moreWhy I Love Wrestling: Jushin Thunder Liger
Jushin Thunder Liger is a superhero come to life
Japanese professional wrestling, Puroresu, has a long standing tradition of flashy characters. Based on historical significance, culture, tradition, and even pop culture such as anime or live action television, Japanese fans have been treated to some pretty spectacular characters over the years. None have been more spectacular though, especially not for as long, as Jushin Thunder Liger.
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