“Every day is a gift…There’s two kinds of eulogies or funerals…one of them is ‘This is what this man did’. The other is ‘who this man was’…when it’s all said and done, I know what kind of funeral I want” – Jon Moxley Loss & Connection: These eerie and prophetic words were spoken by the leader of the Death Riders, Jon Moxley after his match at AEW All Out and less than 24 hours one of the men, Ben “PAC” Satterley, that stood behind Moxley during this segment would be gone and he would also be the last person to…
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“If you are a heel and you’re doing your job right, you are most hated” – “Rowdy” Roddy Piper Professional wrestling is an industry that many have made their profession over its long history and generations of fans have come to love this business. At its core it has survived this long on a very simple formula characters and storytelling. You give the audience characters to care about and stories to be invested in involving these characters. This is a quote that I always go back to especially on the Wrestling Republic Daily Broadcast, so for those that I have…
Professional wrestling’s origins started as part of circus acts in the 1800s as both part strong man exhibitions and part art and showmanship. At the time no one in the audience knew for sure that it was showmanship and that the “random” guy in the crowd that challenged the wrestler were actually working together as part of the performance. Of course, there were times that legitimate fans challenged the wrestler, so the wrestler had to be able to handle himself, so the illusion wasn’t ruined. It was all about putting on a show, a spectacle and to entertain the audience.…
Wrestling and K-pop are just alike. From the dedicated fans to the surveillance of CM Punk and Wonyoung, no one can deny how both of these industries share many similarities. With many wrestlers loving K-Pop and K-pop idols loving wrestling like Suga from BTS, it’s not a surprise that both industries overlap. As a wrestling fan, you’re probably wondering how this is even possible, and you’re probably rolling your eyes, but let’s explore which wrestler has a K-Pop counterpart. Roman Reigns and BigBang View this post on Instagram A post shared by G-DRAGON (@xxxibgdrgn) Roman and BigBang have a lot…
Of all the possible PR moves ahead of TNA’s hastily assembled Rebellion PPV, pulling its wrestlers from previously announced AEW matches was unlikely to be the wisest choice. The decision, which developed rapidly this week after a period of seemingly stable collaboration, has shaken the wrestling landscape and drawn a notably frosty response. But who is responsible, and what impact will it have on TNA? In this article, I will outline what we know before exploring why TNA may be less in control of the situation than it appears and why other forces at play could ultimately backfire in the…
Nikki Bella has cemented herself as a WWE legend and deserves a final run to remind the WWE Universe who she is and why her legacy matters. Bella and her twin sister, Brie, paved the way for a women’s revolution in wrestling and have inspired many young girls to chase their dreams. The Bella Twins were the top women wrestlers in WWE and you couldn’t escape them, especially Nikki Bella. “You Can Look But You Can’t Touch” With her iconic backward red cap and unforgettable entrance, Nikki Bella became an icon during the “Total Divas” era. She was the mean…
The clock on the legendary career of John Cena is slowly winding down, and as we gear up for his 2025 Farewell Tour, I thought what better time to write an article dedicated to one of the Greatest Of All Time. It’s safe to say, the story of John Cena’s debut is pretty well known. Answering the open challenge by Kurt Angle, and vocalising that iconic line of ‘ruthless aggression’ before slapping the taste out of Angle’s mouth, earning himself major endorsement from The Undertaker in the process. Ever since emerging from that iconic OVW class of 2002, it’s been…
Anthony Ricciardi gives his thoughts on one of the biggest NXT shows of the year, NXT 2300, from a firsthand perspective of being in the iconic ECW Arena Professional wrestling has been a part of my life longer than it hasn’t been a part of it. For 26 plus years I have had a passion for this crazy business that we call professional wrestling. I have always viewed professional wrestling as an escape from the stresses of life whether it was from the pressures of school back in the day or the stresses of work today or the stresses of…
This week, the inaugural batch of WWE ID prospects have begun to be announced. One of the best, yet most underrated names on the current list is none other than the ‘Petite Powerhouse’ herself, Zara Zakher. Hailing from San Jose, California and at just 22 years of age, Zakher is wise beyond her years, a thrilling mix of ferocious intensity and a superstar aura that makes her a complete joy to watch. I am such a fan of Zakher’s that (and I promise this is true) I had already written a draft of this article before she was signed to…
Anthony Ricciardi covers some of the events in the wrestling world for October 2024 that reminds you why it’s still an amazing time to be a wrestling fan End of an Era – American Dragon Slayed For any fan that has followed Bryan Danielson’s career at any point during his ROH, WWE and AEW runs, know just how truly special Bryan was. He was the guy that was technically gifted in that ring but was not supposed to be the guy at the top of the mountain in this industry holding the World Championship in the WWE, but he became…