Beyond WrestleMania 40: How Will WWE Utilize Jade Cargill?
A storm has arrived. The issue with storms however is that once they hit, they only last so long before…
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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Breakdown of CM Punk’s The MMA Hour With Ariel Helwani Interview
It’s just another day in professional wrestling. For reason, I’m a magnet for that stuff.” CM Punk, The MMA Hour Over…
What WWE Could Learn from the Success of AEW in “The Bidding War of 2024”
Last year, fans expected the “Bidding War of 2024” to revolve around who could sign Maxwell Jacob Friedman. Instead, it’s…
WWE’s The Bloodline Storyline Displays Toxic Masculinity
Not for the first time, a WWE wrestler’s all-powerful presentation has been a disguise to hide the fact they are…
#AndNEW: Kazuchika Okada Winning the AEW Continental Championship Is the Best Decision for his Character
AEW has been criticized (rightly) for normalizing and reducing the auras of some of its biggest signings. This year already,…
The AEW Women’s Division: A History of Revolutions
I’m an optimist when it comes to AEW. Even when things go wrong, or mistakes happen, the company has shown…
Following the Moné: Evaluating the Potential Opponents for Mercedes Moné in AEW
All Elite Wrestling has hired itself a new CEO. Wednesday night’s AEW Dynamite, entitled Big Business in “Bo$$ton” was bookended…
The Undertaker vs. Sting: Breaking Down Discord
Why are some fans asserting that Sting may be better than The Undertaker for now? This question goes beyond the…
The Undertaker vs. Sting: Comparing Endings
Arguably, the greatest dream match that could have happened, The Undertaker vs. Sting, will remain a fantasy. Recently, it resurfaced…
Swerving History: The Imminent AEW World Championship Reign of Swerve Strickland
I’m glad I’m not a gambling man. I might have bet my house on Swerve Strickland winning the AEW World…
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