Author: M. Swift

ECW and WWE alumnus Stevie Richards recently posted an update to social media that has wrestling fans concerned for the 51-year-old and pulling for his recovery. Former WWE and ECW Star Stevie Richards Posts Update of Himself with Walker as Back Problems Worsen Stevie Richards is a veteran known for his physical conditioning and work ethic. It’s that same work ethic that has seen him put his body on the line since the early 1990s. The post to IG shows the former 21-time WWE Hardcore champion wearing a gown and being supported by a walker. In the caption to the…

One of the most decorated wrestlers in the history of Japan and the ace of New Japan Pro Wrestling, Kazuchika Okada has one of the best looking and believable move sets in wrestling. Here are Okada’s moves of DOOM! Rainmaker One of the most basic moves in wrestling history, Okada makes the clothesline look like a million bucks. There has been very few wrestlers that has had the success off of a move so simple in wrestling history. Okada’s version of the move includes the ripcord movement where he spins you around by one of your arms, then…

Santino Marella hasn’t been on wrestling fans’ screens on a regular basis in several years. He’s popped up here and there for segments and whatnot but his recent role as an IMPACT Wrestling authority figure is his most significant on-screen in some time. Former WWE Star Santino Marella Hints at Possible but Limited In-Ring Return When a Metro UK interview turned to an in-ring return, Marella explained that he was cleared to do lighter stuff but credits his physical condition to physically demanding sports in his youth. “I can wrestle a little bit. I can’t wrestle a full time schedule.…

If you’ve been getting your fix of WWE content by way of Peacock through Comcast’s Xfinity TV bundle, you’re in for some bad news. Peacock—which is currently included in the bundle—is getting dropped from the bundle. Feel It Before Comcast Kills It: WWE and Peacock to Be Dropped from Comcast Xfinity Bundle in June 2023 As it works, Xfinity subscribers are able to get Peacock for free. That means if you could watch WWE programming or anything in the vault without a separate subscription. It’s a deal similar to Netflix being packaged with mobile carrier plans. However, Comcast will be…

It appears that Thunder Rosa is trying to mend fences with the AEW women’s locker room following several situations of being particularly rough with her opponents. Thunder Rosa is Trying to Mend Fences and Cool Things Down Between Her and the AEW Women’s Roster As we know, wrestling requires cooperation in order to reduce the likelihood of career derailing or ending injuries. It’s an expectation that wrestlers take care of each other in-ring and during physical angles given the feats that are performed. So, failure to do that core duty is going to see a wrestler go over like a…

The question is will CM Punk return to AEW television after he’s cleared? As for the answer, it seems to be “Who knows?” However, it’s been months after the All Out press conference where Punk delivered a fairly casual pipe bomb which was directed more at the Young Bucks and the ensuing brawl. As Dave Meltzer pointed out on the recent Wrestling Observer Radio, AEW the brand caught some strays in the press conference as well. Will We See CM Punk in AEW After He’s Cleared – The 8-Ball Says “Unlikely” Obviously, it wasn’t a good look for AEW which…

The FTR tandem of Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler has proven chemistry against fellow multi-time, multi-promotion tag team champions the Good Brothers. Their showdown at Royal Rumble 2018 is often mentioned as one of WWE’s most enjoyable tag team matches ever—at least on one of WWE’s big four PLEs. However, there was one man who wasn’t a fan of the match at all: Vince McMahon. Worst Match Ever: Vince McMahon Hated the FTR vs. the Good Brothers at Royal Rumble 2018 On the FTR podcast with co-host Matt Koon, Wheeler touched on what Vince McMahon thought of their match. According…

WWE will be going to court in hopes of combating a lawsuit filed by a Florida man who claims he was hit by a van in late July 2019. The lawsuit, filed by Jackson Parsons claimed that on July 22, 2019 in Tampa, Florida, a van rented by WWE and driven by a WWE employee struck him as he was riding a bike. WWE to Battle 2019 Traffic Accident Lawsuit in Florida – Almost $480K on the Line It doesn’t look good but it doesn’t appear to be a case that WWE’s legal team couldn’t tackle. However, it gets worse…

Former WWE superstar and Fox News pundit Tyrus doesn’t mind the notoriety of his NWA World Championship reign or that fans feel he sucks. On the Ten Count podcast with Steven Fall, Tyrus went into the backlash he and the NWA have experienced as a result of him being the champion. Former WWE Superstar and NWA World Champion Tyrus Thrives Off the Fans’ Negativity Tyrus has been a divisive figure among wrestling fans when he’s brought up. That’s the important thing to note: while fans aren’t with this reign for the most part, people are talking about him and his…

If you’ve been following wrestling for a long time, you’ll know that Konnan—lucha libre legend and booking mind—doesn’t hold back when he dislikes something but will make attempts to mend fences if necessary. It’s been Konnan’s thing for decades now as he’ll be in a company for years and contribute on-air and behind the scenes before being released. However, several years later, either time healed the wounds or an attempt to improve things for business’ sake was made and Konnan’s back. Konnan Calls Tony Khan a ‘Mega Hardcore Mark’ and Says That Will Be Detrimental to AEW This brings us…