Sacred Grounds - The Omni
Built in 1972, The Omni Coliseum (as was its full name) was a very unique building and was built as part of a complex known as the ‘Omni Complex.’ Today, we explore the history of these Sacred Grounds.
The Many Names And Faces Of Brutus Beefcake
Most recognized as Brutus ‘The Barber’ Beefcake, Hulk Hogan's best friend went through possibly more gimmicks than any other mainstream wrestler in history. Join us as we take a gander at the many faces of Ed Leslie.
Terrible Ted: Tales of the Wrestling Bear
Bears are highly intelligent and potentially dangerous creatures who do not belong in captivity or a wrestling ring, but once upon a time, there was a 7 foot tall, 600-pound black bear named Terrible Ted who travelled to various territories, competed against future legends and captivated audiences.
Forgotten Pairings: Booker T and Big Boss Man
The tail end of the Attitude Era signified a lot of change for WWE, which also led to many new rivalries and pairings. Perhaps one of the most forgotten pairings was the short-lived alliance between Booker T and Big Boss Man that saw them compete against the two biggest stars in the company.
Sacred Grounds - Kiel Auditorium
When one thinks of the many famous arenas that made wrestling famous, the Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis, Missouri must be near the top of the list. Today, we celebrate these Sacred Grounds.
Overlooked Feuds: Christian vs Chris Jericho
At Wrestlemania XX, Christian and Chris Jericho faced off in one of that evening’s better matches but what is often forgotten is the compelling build-up to the match and aftermath of this year-long story which involved love, betrayal, gambling, good deeds and championships.
Forever Beautiful – Remembering Bobby Eaton
On Wednesday, August 4th, 2021 the wrestling world lost not only one of the best professional wrestlers ever, but one of the best human beings when ‘Beautiful’ Bobby Eaton passed away. We highlight Bobby's career and even recommend several of his best matches.
Why a Bank Robbery Prevented Bobby Lashley from Attending the Olympic Trials
During his appearance on the Broken Skull Sessions with Steve Austin, Bobby Lashley described a bank robbery that prevented him from trying out for the 2004 Olympics, but also how a conversation with Kurt Angle even before that would ultimately change his life.
Reimagined: Mordecai's Run With WWE
From Giant Gonzalez to The Executioner, so many characters were created to battle The Deadman and almost always failed. One specific character that was created to be a contrast to The Undertaker was Mordecai. Still, the character would not survive long enough to even go toe-to-toe with The Undertaker. But what could have been had the light and darkness clashed?
Overlooked Feuds: Cody Rhodes vs Rey Mysterio
The intense rivalry between Cody Rhodes and Rey Mysterio brought to light Rey's exceptional talent for lifting up his opponent while also putting a spotlight on Cody's ongoing character development that would ultimately prove to be a defining moment in his career.