Before the WWE Revival: The History of the Original ECW Wrestlepalooza
This weekend, WWE resurrects ECW’s Wrestlepalooza in Indianapolis, Indiana. Initially broadcast as a TV special for ECW in 1995, Paul…
James Staynings
James is an English teacher and passionate wrestling fan turned writer/analyst with a love of exploring big, small, controversial, and complex with wrestling from different perspectives. I dissect prevailing narratives to uncover different truths. I write about half-naked men fighting in tights through a philosophical, sociological, psychological, and/or literary lens.
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AEW Dynamite Preview (9/17/25) – September to Remember
One week until All Out, 3 hours of AEW Dynamite, Tony Khan looks to make an already memorable month, a…
History, Myth, and Realities of The Pro Wrestling Belt Collector Trope
Whether it’s Mercedes Mone, Kenny Omega, Kurt Angle, or the credited originator of the belt-collecting trope, Ultimo Dragon, recent discord…
AEW Collision Preview (9/13/25) – $500K 5-0n-5 Collision
AEW’s last night in the 2300 Arena could be a watershed moment in the short history of AEW Collision. Last…
AEW Dynamite Preview (9/10/25) – Philly Street Fight
AEW’s penultimate night in Philadelphia is shaping up with grudge matches and another ECW-inspired match stipulation on this week’s AEW…
AEW Collision Preview (9/6/25) – Mark Briscoe vs. Konosuke Takeshita
Pinch, punch, first AEW Collision of the month! With a big return (rematch) from last week’s AEWDynamite, Saturday will be…
AEW Dynamite Preview (9/3/25) – Hangman Adam Page and Kenny Omega Reunite!
AEW Dynamite airs live from Philadelphia’s 2300 Arena again this Wednesday, and we’re getting a dose of nostalgia unrelated to…
AEW Collision Preview (8/30/25) – Juice Robinson vs. Big Bill
Post-Forbidden Door, AEW continues to surprise, and with one match announced so far for Collision, the Saturday night show has…
5 Things AEW Should Do to Make All In 2026 UK Wrestling History
Returning to Wembley next summer on 30th August 2026, AEW will look to make their third Wembley event historic. After…
AEW Dynamite Preview (8/27/25) – Darby Allin in a Falls Count Anywhere Match
It’s Wednesday, and that means lots of late graphic drops for AEW Dynamite tonight, coming live from the historic 2300…
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