Craig Wilson, Brian Damage and Jamie Lithgow
This Sunday the WWE hosts Extreme Rules 2017. There seems no more fitting a time, then, to look at the Top Five most extreme wrestlers ever in the history of wrestling. Be prepared for blood, thumbtacks, barbed wire and weapons aplenty with this list of superstars. Continue reading
John Carberry, Benjamin Trecroci, Craig Wilson and Brian Damage
One of the most popular topics on this blog is, unsurprisingly, the Attitude Era. While the heroics of the likes of The Rock, Stone Cold, The Undertaker and co are well documented. In today’s Top Five we wanted to take a look at some of the more unsung performers from that time period. Continue reading
Brian Damage and John Carbery
With Extreme Championship Wrestling back in the news, it seemed a very topical idea for a Top Five. So today, Brian and John lead us through their favourite matches and moments from the company’s history. It might be a short history but it was one that burned brightly. Continue reading
Craig Wilson, Brian Damage & Jamie Lithgow
Some of the brightest stars in wrestling history have been part of iconic wrestling families. Whether it was the Funks, the Von Erichs, the Guerreros or the McMahons, these families have left a lasting legacy on the business. In this latest Top Five we list our favourite wrestling families. Continue reading
Brian Damage
Who knew that the legendary Funk family from Amarillo, Texas had a another family member? Jimmy Jack Funk was Dory Funk Sr’s dirty little secret. A third brother to compliment Terry and Hoss (Dory Jr.) Funk. In actuality, Jimmy Jack Funk wasn’t a Funk at all. That doesn’t mean that he wasn’t a part of his own wrestling legacy and today we ask Whatever Happened to Jimmy Jack Funk? Continue reading
Craig Wilson
Tomorrow marks the 30th anniversary of the WWF’s first PPV: The Wrestling Classic. The show featured a 16 man tournament and Hulk Hogan defending the WWF title against “Rowdy” Roddy Piper. Today we go back in time and revisit the event. Continue reading
Craig Wilson & Jamie Lithgow
‘Monday Night Wars’ continues with the episodes of Raw and Nitro from 12 October 1998. There’s an 8 man Intercontinental Title tournament on Raw after Triple H is stripped of the belt. Over on Nitro there was main event of dream match proportions as former ‘Blade Runners’ partners Sting and Warrior teamed up to face Hollywood Hogan and Bret Hart.
All this and more as Monday Night Wars continues… Continue reading
