The Lucha Brothers in AEW Retrospective: Greatness in 5 Matches
If reports of The Lucha Brothers (Rey Fenix and Penta el Zero Miedo) being WWE-bound are accurate, maybe it is…
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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Post-Chase Blues: Why Fans Sour on Fighting Babyface Champions
Fickle? You know as wrestling fans, we are fickle? Has anyone ever told you this? Wrestlers themselves? Other fans? Usually…
Preview: AEW Dynamite (8/14/24)- The Young Bucks Defend Their Titles
After a week away, I’ve caught up on last week’s Dynamite and the discord. Is there a correlation between the…
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AEW’s “Hangman” Adam Page and Mental Health: Relapse
When “Hangman” Adam Page returned to AEW Dynamite as the wildcard in the Owen Hart Memorial Tournament, two patterns were…
AEW’s “Hangman” Adam Page and Mental Health: Imposter Syndrome
Adam Page: Confidence Required Pro wrestling requires confidence on all levels. Backstage, and in front of a crowd, kayfabe and…
The Case For and Against Shane McMahon Joining AEW
It’s interesting how when the photograph of Shane McMahon meeting with Tony Khan dropped before Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite and just…
Match Point: CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre
Match Point is an ongoing series at Last Word on Pro Wrestling, where we look at intriguing matchups in indie…
Preview: AEW Dynamite (7/31/24) – Bryan Danielson Speaks
The biggest event of AEW’s summer is approaching fast. We’re only four Dynamites away from All In at Wembley Stadium.…
Liv Morgan and Rhea Ripley: Why WWE Fans Don’t Care About its Flaws
There’s a lot to like and admire about WWE’s handling of The Judgement Day saga since WrestleMania. Capitalizing on the…
Preview: AEW Dynamite (7/24/24) – Blood and Guts
AEW’s most brutal, out-of-control event of the year takes place in Nashville, Tennessee, this Wednesday. Will it end the power…
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