Author: M. Swift

Rey Mysterio is a superstar with decades of in-ring experience and a number of dope showdowns with a variety of opponents. He came into wrestling at an interesting time during the late 1980s. At that time, guys like Lizmark had innovated lucha libre to the point where flash and fearlessness were becoming the approach to matches. Stateside, this upgraded lucha libre would become part of the foundation for modern high-flying. Rey Rey was part of that new wave of luchadors along with the likes of Psicosis, Misterioso, Lizmark Jr, Super Calo, and so on. Over the following decade, fans…

A Florida man faces anywhere between 15 and 40 years on each count of distributing child pornography. Clearwater native Joshua Tripp (42) was hit with three counts of distribution and one count of possession. Florida Man Hit with 3 Counts of Distributing Child Porn and One Count of Possession – Faces Up to 40 Years on Each Distribution Charge The 15 years is a minimum mandatory sentence meaning he’s facing a minimum of 45 years if the prosecution gets him all three counts. As for the possession charge, that has a maximum of ten years. These penalties are in addition…

A Wyoming man decided to do things the hard way and pleaded not guilty to six misdemeanors on October 3, 2022. Kyle Barrus (33) was involved in some Saturday morning mayhem as he is said to have fired a gun in the air, crashed into two vehicles, and attempted to flee from authorities on October 1, 2022. Wyoming Man Pleads Not Guilty to 6 Misdemeanor Charges Involving Firing a Firearm and Fleeing from the Police What makes this an unavoidable case is that Barrus had been in state and federal prison for drug trafficking. Once released, he had terms to…

I’ve searched for my DVD of ECW hosting the first NWA World Title Tournament 1994 and apparently it’s disappeared. However, ECW ran a super highlighted version on Hardcore TV days after the tournament. It’s a pivotal episode in ECW’s history as it was the Birth of Extreme and a shotgun blast to the knee of the NWA. In the spirit of our “First Month Fire” and “Into the Vault” reviews, it’s a special “Into the Vault” where promos are included in The Best and The Rest piles. As our long-time readers know: I don’t include promos and non-wrestling segments in…

In Kinosao Sipi Cree Nation, the RCMP arrested and charged two 19-year-old suspects for drug trafficking after authorities seized cocaine during a traffic stop in Norway House. Authorities became alerted to an impaired driver on October 2, 2022 at around 4 AM. Norway House RCMP Arrest and Charge 2 Teens with Drug Trafficking After a Traffic Stop Turns Up Coke, Crack, and Cash The vehicle was found on Highway 373 with a young man in the driver’s seat and a young woman in the passenger seat. A search was done of the vehicle and the RCMP found 42 grams of…

It’s December 1999 which means it’s time for WCW Starrcade 1999 from the MCI Center in Washington D.C. The company would draw roughly 8,850 fans to the MCI Center for Bret Hart vs. Goldberg over the World Heavyweight title. The Best The best match on the card really seemed like a last-ditch effort to put something decent on the show. It’s like creative watched as the show rolled on and it sunk in “We actually need a good match on this PPV.” Jarrett can go again, we’ve got Benoit and he’s got a belt, and I found this ladder—put something…

We’re at the end of 1999 for WWE, so let’s check out WWE Armageddon 1999! This show went down in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and drew over 17,000 to see Triple H take on Vince McMahon! The Best You know what? Kane and X-Pac was a storyline that should’ve ended up in a steel cage. X-Pac is squirrelly and can always escape and the slight against Kane demands satisfaction. A cage is perfect. This match could’ve been better but it’s the best I’ve seen between the two. I’ll add that this match had a satisfaction factor to it in that the…

On September 30, 2022 drug trafficker Dean Smith (27) also known as “Swampmaster” received 13 years behind bars for his role in an extensive drug operation. The collective he was a member of distributed coke, heroin, and marijuana throughout the United Kingdom. Dean Smith AKA Swampmaster Sentenced to 13 Years for His Role in UK Drug Trafficking Ring Smith worked with Dean Anderson (46) in the trafficking ring as a plug or supplier. In this role, he had a direct line to his suppliers in Colombia with a goal of bringing 100 kg of coke into the United Kingdom. He…

In Italy, the Special Operations Group of the Carabinieri bused up drug operations in the Brindisi and Taranto provinces. In total, 15 alleged conspirators were arrested and are believed to be a part of a larger drug enterprise. The enterprise is said to be involved with drug possession and trafficking as well as weapons possession. Authorities believe that the ring is a part of the Flachi Trovato Schettini clan and was based in San Giorgio Ionico. The core of their reach is Taranto and surrounding areas. The Carabinieri Busts Up Drug Trafficking Group in Taranto and Brindisi as Part of…

The wrestling PPV year kicks off with ECW Guilty as Charged 2000! It takes place in my native Birmingham, Alabama at the historic Boutwell Auditorium. It’s a smaller venue and ECW managed to draw about 4,700 for Mike Awesome vs. Spike Dudley. ECW Guilty as Charged 2000 is a tidy seven-match card, so let’s dive in! The Best Tajiri & Super Crazy taking on Jerry Lynn & Little Guido was everything that you’d expect. It was flashy as hell, crisp, fast-paced, and exciting. When Paul Heyman penciled this match in, he had to smirk to himself because he knew he…