Bear With Me: Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael Becomes a Member of the Four Horsemen

Brian Damage

When talking about the legendary faction known as the Four Horsemen, fans can’t help but bring up members of the group that perhaps had no business holding up the four fingers. Individuals, that should have been steered clear of the elite group of wrestlers. The most mentioned name is Paul Roma, who was a last minute addition after Tully Blanchard legitimately failed a drug test. After that, names like Sid Vicious, Jeff Jarrett are considered. Then, there is the ex NFL player turned pro wrestler….Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael that gets a lot of votes. While not a fan favorite of the Horsemen fandom, he was a big favorite of the members themselves. This is his story.

Top Five Rumored Angles and Storylines That Didn’t Happen

Brian Damage

There have been countless heavily rumored angles and storylines in pro wrestling. Some have actually panned out and happened, while others turned out to be nothing but rumors themselves…or at the very least…scrapped ideas at the last moment. Today we look at my top five rumored angles and storylines that never saw the light of day.

Whatever Happened to Sycho Sid Vicious?

Brian Damage

He was Humongous, Vicious, Justice and a psycho. A former WWF and WCW world champion. And of course…the master and the ruler of the world. Today on the blog, we ask…’Whatever Happened to’ Sycho’ Sid Vicious?

The Crash of The Champion: The Injury That Turned WCW Upside Down

Brian Damage

Injuries in professional wrestling are a pretty common occurrence. The real physicality of the wrestlers does take its toll. One injury in particular, dragged an entire promotion down with it. This is the story of how a sudden knee injury to the company’s top babyface had bookers scrambling to figure out what to do next.

Help Wanted! Job Opportunities: Arn Anderson

Brian Damage

Back in the 80’s and 90’s, it was very common to see some no name wrestler go up against a proven star of a promotion. Whether that be from the WWF, NWA/WCW, AWA or elsewhere, these nomads of professional wrestling were there to make the stars look great. They were known as enhancement talent, preliminary wrestlers or as many fans have come to know them…”jobbers.” While fans were clamoring to see big time match ups, these “squash matches” served a very important purpose. While perhaps not appreciated at the time, they were just as important as the stars themselves.

Top Five Sore Thumbs in Wrestling Factions

B. Dangerous, Brian Damage and Amerigo Diehl

This week we take a look at wrestling factions and select our top five wrestlers who didn’t seem to fit or belong in a certain group and stood out like a sore thumb.

Vita-Horse-Men: Remembering The Four Horsemen Vitamins.

Brian Damage

There is no question that during the mid to late 1980’s, the Four Horsemen were the premiere attraction for Jim Crockett Promotions and the National Wrestling Alliance. Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard and manager J. J. Dillon were the cornerstones of that beloved heel faction. It also saw a rotating door of other wrestlers like Ole Anderson, Lex Luger and Barry Windham among others joining and then leaving the group. Promoter Jim Crockett Jr knew where his “bread was buttered” and wanted to market the Four Horsemen as much as possible.

This Week in Wrestling 2021 Week 8

Brian Damage

It’s Saturday and today we have ’This Week in Wrestling’, the 8th of 2021. Today Brian talks about the unfortunate circumstances that has led to the disintegration of the friendship of Arn Anderson and Ric Flair and shares all the best wrestling content from this week.

Hostile Takeover: The Birth and Death of WCW’s Yamazaki Corporation

Brian Damage

The Four Horsemen were a very important cornerstone for the NWA and Jim Crockett Promotions. When the Horsemen were separated, the entire landscape of that promotion changed. That didn’t stop promoters and bookers to try and recreate the Horsemen magic. This is the story of the birth and subsequent death of the Yamazaki Corporation.