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Te Estoy Esperando: The History of Hiromu Takahashi and Dragon Lee
Feud Spotlights Historical NJPW

Te Estoy Esperando: The History of Hiromu Takahashi and Dragon Lee

December 31, 2020December 31, 20206 min read Lizzy Flanagan

Introduction NJPW has produced several iconic rivalries in the past few decades, one of the most prominent of these being Kenny Omega vs Kazuchika Okada.

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Sami Zayn: From Underdog to Artist
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Sami Zayn: From Underdog to Artist

December 4, 2020December 4, 20207 min read Lizzy Flanagan

Quick Stats “Real” Name: Rami SebeiHometown: Laval, Quebec, CanadaFriends: Daniel Bryan (past) Kevin Owens (past), Neville (past), Shinsuke Nakamura, CesaroFoes: The EstablishmentAccolades: NXT Champion, Intercontinental

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American Joshi: Celebrating 15 Years of SHIMMER Women Athletes
Historical Promotion Spotlights

American Joshi: Celebrating 15 Years of SHIMMER Women Athletes

November 6, 2020October 30, 202013 min read Miles Schneiderman

On November 1st, 2005, World Wrestling Entertainment presented the second annual Taboo Tuesday, a pay-per-view event in which fans were given the opportunity to go

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Satis-factions: Wrestling’s Track Record with Stables
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Satis-factions: Wrestling’s Track Record with Stables

October 29, 2020October 29, 20207 min read Chris Harris

Well, Retribution was fun whilst it lasted, wasn’t it? A group that started off with so much potential, but poor booking led to it being

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Is Takashi Sugiura the greatest in the history of NOAH?
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Is Takashi Sugiura the greatest in the history of NOAH?

October 2, 2020October 2, 20208 min read Greegor

Since its founding in 2000. NOAH has had some of the best wrestlers in history step into their ring. From founder Mitsuharu Misawa and Kenta

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Into the Darkness, Out from the Ashes: Fenix v Pentagon Jr (Lucha Underground, 6/15/16)
Reader's Choice Spotlights

Into the Darkness, Out from the Ashes: Fenix v Pentagon Jr (Lucha Underground, 6/15/16)

September 12, 2020September 12, 20206 min read Lizzy Flanagan

Exposition This match is the result of the Six to Survive elimination match, wherein Pentagon Jr. and Fenix are the last two left of the

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Robbie Eagles and the Hero’s Journey
Wrestler Spotlights

Robbie Eagles and the Hero’s Journey

September 8, 2020September 8, 202012 min read Lizzy Flanagan

One of the most powerful aspects of pro wrestling is its ability to tell stories in a medium that is both physically intense and theatrical. 

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The Legacy of Hana Kimura and Why She’s More than Her Passing.
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The Legacy of Hana Kimura and Why She’s More than Her Passing.

September 3, 2020September 3, 202011 min read watnowmaddie

“Tied to the Buddhist themes of mortality, mindfulness and living in the present, Japanese cherry blossoms are a timeless metaphor for human existence. Blooming season

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Naomichi Marufuji –  Is he criminally overlooked?
Pro Wrestling NOAH Wrestler Spotlights

Naomichi Marufuji – Is he criminally overlooked?

September 2, 2020September 2, 20207 min read Greegor

Naomichi Marufuji. The genius of the ark. When you think about Pro Wrestling NOAH Marufuji is one of the first names to come to people’s

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How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love John Cena
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How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love John Cena

August 29, 2020August 28, 20205 min read Chris Harris

As we stand on 25th August 2020, John Cena has only competed in three matches in the previous 2 years. For a man who was

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