Wrestling News, Analysis, and Rumors
Being a longtime fan of professional wrestling, I have spoken to many wrestling fans who have become disenchanted with the sport. The fans are not bothered by the quality of the wrestling. They have lost their taste for some things that do not make any sense. This is not an indictment of World Wrestling Entertainment, […] READ MORE
Greatest Matches in SmackDown History is our short series which looks at some of the arguable contenders for the distinction of “Greatest Match in SmackDown History”. With SmackDown a decades old show boasting well over 1,000 episodes, this is, of course, purely opinion based. Today, we take a look at a major match from one […] READ MORE
June 18’s broadcast of Friday Night SmackDown was a palate priming amuse bouche for Sunday, June 20’s Hell in a Cell pay-per-view event. After Roman Reigns’s violent attack on Dominic Mysterio during his and father Rey Mysterio’s match for the SmackDown Tag Team titles against The Usos, Rey challenged Reigns to pay for his savagery […] READ MORE
The World’s Strongest Man, Mark Henry, is 50 years old today. One of the more recognizable names in the WWE in the late 1990s and throughout the 2000s, largely because of an unprecedented number of accomplishments achieved outside of the squared circle, Henry in 2021 is something of an icon. Across both professional wrestling and […] READ MORE
Sometimes, a simple wrestling match isn’t enough. It’s not uncommon for a storyline to become so heated and involved that standard measures cease to apply. What happens when a decision can’t be easily reached with a referee counting to three or calling for a submission upon a wrestler’s surrender? This is when a wrestling organization […] READ MORE
Fear is one of the most essential human emotions. Merriam-Webster defines it as “an unpleasant often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger.” It has been in large part due to fear that the human race has been able to exist and thrive. It has allowed us to approach the unknown with alertness […] READ MORE
Last Word on Pro Wrestling’s latest series, War of the Words, explores the art and impact of the promo by looking back through the archives. This series will examine all kinds of promos, from the most memorable or ones that have been overlooked and are underrated, showing the background of the promo, the promo itself, […] READ MORE
The Undertaker is the single greatest gimmick in the history of professional wrestling. You ask anyone, they will more than likely agree. A lot of that is due to the man behind the gimmick, Mark Calaway, who spent 30 years living the character to make it as great as it is. In the past few […] READ MORE
Black trench coat, wide brim hat, fog that masks the floor – these are just a few of the classic hallmarks of The Undertaker. Often regarded as the greatest creation of World Wrestling Entertainment, the Dead Man has become the most enduring character in the company’s history. He has been immensely successful, boasting seven world […] READ MORE
In the spring of 1995, the World Wrestling Federation introduced In Your House. Originally intended as a way to deliver content during certain months, In Your House offered PPVs at reduced prices. The months that didn’t feature King of the Ring, SummerSlam, Survivor Series, Royal Rumble or WrestleMania would not be left out in the […] READ MORE