WWE.com
As Tna cancels yet another tour, it seems that the fat lady has finished her warm ups when it comes to that company. For the longest time Tna has sat as the number two wrestling promotion in the United States, pretty much by default. But as the vultures begin to fly low in Dixieland a whole host of companies are vying for that spot.
Ring of Honor is the best placed to accomplish this, and has been for years. It has often been viewed as the modern-day Ecw, something which does Tna way too much justice if the assumption is that they are WCW. Either way, Ring of Honor has long been number three and most likely finds itself now at number two.
The current RoH roster is stacked, to say the least, and the most cursory glance at a Ring of Honor alumni page essentially offers a...
As Tna cancels yet another tour, it seems that the fat lady has finished her warm ups when it comes to that company. For the longest time Tna has sat as the number two wrestling promotion in the United States, pretty much by default. But as the vultures begin to fly low in Dixieland a whole host of companies are vying for that spot.
Ring of Honor is the best placed to accomplish this, and has been for years. It has often been viewed as the modern-day Ecw, something which does Tna way too much justice if the assumption is that they are WCW. Either way, Ring of Honor has long been number three and most likely finds itself now at number two.
The current RoH roster is stacked, to say the least, and the most cursory glance at a Ring of Honor alumni page essentially offers a...
- 11/27/2015
- by John Bills
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
For the entirety of his singles run, Roman Reigns has been compared to John Cena. Although a rugged badass on the outside, his personality is put over as that of a squeaky-clean, do goody babyface. He smiles, he laughs and he brushes off defeats and setbacks with a wink and a wisecrack.
However, as nice a guy as Reigns is inside the ring, his behaviour outside of it has often told a different story, leading to numerous incidents WWE surely wish their loyal fanbase would rather forget.
The former Shield enforcer has spoken out of turn in numerous interviews, (sometimes inadvertently) running down his peers in the process. Rollins, Ambrose, Bryan, and even Big Match John have had their names thrown around carelessly by The Big Dog.
In fairness, not every unsavoury incident can be blamed on Reigns himself. Numerous factors beyond his control have only fuelled the...
For the entirety of his singles run, Roman Reigns has been compared to John Cena. Although a rugged badass on the outside, his personality is put over as that of a squeaky-clean, do goody babyface. He smiles, he laughs and he brushes off defeats and setbacks with a wink and a wisecrack.
However, as nice a guy as Reigns is inside the ring, his behaviour outside of it has often told a different story, leading to numerous incidents WWE surely wish their loyal fanbase would rather forget.
The former Shield enforcer has spoken out of turn in numerous interviews, (sometimes inadvertently) running down his peers in the process. Rollins, Ambrose, Bryan, and even Big Match John have had their names thrown around carelessly by The Big Dog.
In fairness, not every unsavoury incident can be blamed on Reigns himself. Numerous factors beyond his control have only fuelled the...
- 11/26/2015
- by Jack G King
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
The world of professional wrestling is a strange one indeed. Not many industries have an undisputed industry leader in terms of size and reputation. Indeed, not many industries are as terrifyingly dominated as pro graps is. Coca Cola is one of the biggest companies in the world, but when it comes to fizzy drinks people are also aware of Pepsi and others. When it comes to wrestling and the majority of the mainstream, WWE is wrestling.
It would add up that the goal of any (Western) professional wrestler would be to make it to the WWE. Many heralded independent stalwarts have made it with great success, especially over the last few years, but WWE can also end up moving careers squarely towards the mud, where incredible performers get bogged down in McMahon’s self-defeating booking and general schlong-waving.
Since being wished the best in their future endeavours, a...
The world of professional wrestling is a strange one indeed. Not many industries have an undisputed industry leader in terms of size and reputation. Indeed, not many industries are as terrifyingly dominated as pro graps is. Coca Cola is one of the biggest companies in the world, but when it comes to fizzy drinks people are also aware of Pepsi and others. When it comes to wrestling and the majority of the mainstream, WWE is wrestling.
It would add up that the goal of any (Western) professional wrestler would be to make it to the WWE. Many heralded independent stalwarts have made it with great success, especially over the last few years, but WWE can also end up moving careers squarely towards the mud, where incredible performers get bogged down in McMahon’s self-defeating booking and general schlong-waving.
Since being wished the best in their future endeavours, a...
- 10/14/2015
- by John Bills
- Obsessed with Film
wwe.com
John Cena was booked to turn heel in 2011, according to Chris Hero on The Cheap Heat Podcast. Cena got as far as spending a $5,0000 deposit on new ring gear. However, when WWE killed the idea, Cena gave the $5,000 to developmental wrestlers as a form of scholarship.
Hero worked for WWE from 2012 to 2013. He states that the heel turn would have been after the WrestleMania in Atlanta. As Hero didn’t work with WWE at the time of WrestleMania 27, he has obviously heard this story second hand. However, he is a reliable inside source, and the scholarship and the story behind it would have been in place when he joined the WWE.
What’s interesting is that Cena was so far along with the idea of going heel. He was planning on wearing boots and trunks as a way of being the opposite of his current character. This was...
John Cena was booked to turn heel in 2011, according to Chris Hero on The Cheap Heat Podcast. Cena got as far as spending a $5,0000 deposit on new ring gear. However, when WWE killed the idea, Cena gave the $5,000 to developmental wrestlers as a form of scholarship.
Hero worked for WWE from 2012 to 2013. He states that the heel turn would have been after the WrestleMania in Atlanta. As Hero didn’t work with WWE at the time of WrestleMania 27, he has obviously heard this story second hand. However, he is a reliable inside source, and the scholarship and the story behind it would have been in place when he joined the WWE.
What’s interesting is that Cena was so far along with the idea of going heel. He was planning on wearing boots and trunks as a way of being the opposite of his current character. This was...
- 3/13/2015
- by Grahame Herbert
- Obsessed with Film
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