The SmackDown 6: The Six Men Who Saved SmackDown

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When former ECW owner and promoter Paul Heyman took over the lead writer position for SmackDown in 2002, the Blue Brand was barely surviving. Despite a strong debut in 1999, by 2002, the secondary show had become an afterthought for many WWE fans. RAW was still doing well with the fan base suffering from a […] READ MORE


Shane Douglas Forms New Triple Threat?

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This past Saturday night at House of Hardcore 35, ECW icon and House of Hardcore (HOH) founder Tommy Dreamer was defeated in a First Blood match against Joey Mercury, but it was the events that transpired at the matches conclusion that have everyone talking. The previous night, at HOH 34, Dreamer tagged with fellow ECW […] READ MORE



The Canada 150, Part 1: Abdullah to Brito

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Today marks Canada Day and it’s a big one for the Great White North – the Canada 150. We celebrate 150 years as a nation (not as a continent of people obviously). And within that 150 years, Canada has been a major player in the world of professional wrestling. Like the country itself, it may […] READ MORE


50 Greatest Matches in RAW History, Part I

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Monday Night RAW is undoubtedly WWE’s Television juggernaut. Meant to be equal parts pro wrestling TV and marketing presentation, it’s WWE’s flagship show even during the brand split when SmackDown is meant to be it’s own, equally as important entity. The last Superstar Shakeup proved just that when The Miz, who was one of the SmackDown […] READ MORE


Extreme Legacy: The ECW Originals Graduates

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ECW. Three simple little letters of the English language. But put in that very unassuming order – E. C. W. – and it illicites a nostalgia wave like very few others for older wrestling fans (and young alike). The renegade NWA territory – Eastern Championship Wrestling out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – whose champion Shane Douglas […] READ MORE


Top 5 Backlash Matches in WWE History

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Top 5 Backlash Matches in WWE History With Backlash just around the corner there’s a lot of hype for some matches, some good some bad. For example many people are looking forward to Kevin Owens vs AJ Styles in what is sure to be a spectacular match, however on the other hand Jinder Mahal vs […] READ MORE