In this WWF SmackDown 3/28/02 review, it’s the final dual-branded show before the split. So, the two general managers figure they’ll settle their differences in the ring. Let’s jump in! – THE FIST. Still the most awesome set in WWE history. Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler hype the main event and the events of the … Read more
Everyone has a different opinion as to when the Ruthless Aggression era started. For me, I’d probably pick the first WWF Draft. Let’s dive into the Raw that featured the draft. Show: WWF Raw Date: March 25, 2002 Location: Penn State University in State College, PA – Linda McMahon sets up the first WWF draft as superstars … Read more
What is this whole World Championship Wrestling thing? We’re about to find out with the Starrcade 1988 review, the first-ever pay-per-view under the WCW label. Ted Turner spent a lot of money taking over Jim Crockett Promotions, and now it’s time to put that money to good use with the company’s biggest PPV of the year. Let’s … Read more
We’re on the road to yet another showdown between Hulk Hogan and Zeus in this Survivor Series 1989 review, with the No Holds Barred promotion being the main theme entering the Thanksgiving tradition. This edition features one of the best teams ever assembled, so at least it has that going for it. Let’s get to the fun … Read more
It’s the Thanksgiving tradition, as the Survivor Series 1988 review features the WWF embarking on the second installment of the popular tag team-themed pay-per-view. We’ve got the Mega Powers still going strong and a couple of hot secondary storylines to discuss. Grab your turkey and get ready for Thanksgiving fun in Blake’s Survivor Series 1988 review. … Read more
The Royal Rumble 1989 review features the first-ever Royal Rumble in its truest form. The previous version was a good start, but this was the one that captured all of our hearts and made us wrestling fans forever. Well, maybe not. But it was pretty damn cool. Let’s get to Blake’s Royal Rumble 1989 review. Date: January … Read more
In this WWF Royal Rumble 2001 review, the 30-man Rumble match features a plethora of top stars, Kurt Angle defends the WWF title against Triple H, and much more. Let’s jump in! Show: Royal Rumble 2001 Date: January 21, 2001 Location: New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, LA – Always loved the video hype packages … Read more
In this Mid-South Wrestling 1/23/82 review, Bob Orton Jr. defends the Mississippi Heavyweight title against Mr. Olympia, Paul Orndorff and Bob Roop square off with Ted DiBiase and Dick Murdoch, and much more. Let’s jump in! Show: Mid-South Wrestling Date: January 23, 1982 Watch: Peacock RINGSIDE: Boyd Pierce and Bill Watts hype the card, which … Read more
In this Mid-South Wrestling 1/16/82 review, it’s a six-man tag team dream match involving Andre the Giant, Dusty Rhodes, and The Junkyard Dog. Let’s jump in! Show: Mid-South Wrestling Date: January 16, 1982 Watch: Peacock RINGSIDE: Boyd Pierce is back, baby! As noted, he was in Hawaii on vacation in our previous highlight show review. … Read more
In this Mid-South Wrestling 12/30/81 review, it’s all highlights, with a look at the company’s biggest moments from the year. I know this is a highlight show, but I figured I’d review it since it’s a good refresher on the main Mid-South storylines entering the new year. Let’s jump in! Show: Mid-South Wrestling Date: December … Read more