In this Mid-South Wrestling 12/25/81 review, the Persian Club Challenge returns with The Iron Sheik trying to one-up Paul Ellering. Let’s jump in! Show: Mid-South Wrestling Date: December 25, 1981 Watch: Peacock RINGSIDE: Boyd Pierce hypes the card and the dream match mail-in contest. Bill Watts is the guest commentator on this edition, and he’s … Read more
In this Mid-South Wrestling 12/19/81 review, “Precious” Paul Ellering makes his in-ring return, Ted DiBiase joins commentary, and much more. Let’s jump in! Show: Mid-South Wrestling Date: December 19, 1981 Watch: Peacock RINGSIDE: Boyd Pierce is still hyping that dream match mail-in extravaganza! Ted DiBiase is the guest commentator for the week, and Boyd grills … Read more
In this Mid-South Wrestling 12/12/81 review, there’s an intriguing main event on tap with Paul Orndorff squaring off with Ted DiBiase. As a note, this is my first venture into the Mid-South episodes on Peacock, as this was a little before my wrestling fandom started. Should be fun. Let’s jump in! Show: Mid-South Wrestling Date: … Read more
In this WWF The War To Settle The Score review, Roddy Piper challenges Hulk Hogan for the WWF title at Madison Square Garden. I’m only reviewing the MTV broadcast of this show, as WWE Network pulled the two-hour edition from its catalog. Yes, it’s only one match and a lot of hype, but it’s better … Read more
It’s the official debut of a new pay-per-view concept in this Halloween Havoc 1989 review, and it’s one that has provided some entertaining moments throughout history. Of course, it also gave us one of the weirdest matches ever, even if the craziness fit the main event feud here. Let’s jump right into Blake’s Halloween Havoc 1989 review. … Read more
In this WWF Fully Loaded 1999 review, Steve Austin and The Undertaker square off in a First Blood Match, Triple H takes on The Rock in a Strap Match, and much more. Let’s jump in. Show: WWF Fully Loaded 1999 Date: July 25, 1999 Location: Marine Midland Arena in Buffalo, NY VIDEO: Vince McMahon still hates Steve … Read more
In this WWF King of the Ring 1999 review, Steve Austin squares off with Vince McMahon and Shane McMahon for control of the company, the 1999 King of the Ring is crowned, and much more. Let’s jump in. Show: WWF King of the Ring 1999 Date: June 27, 1999 Location: Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, NC VIDEO: Highlights … Read more
In this WWE Raw 6/17/02 review, Vince McMahon teases the return of Steve Austin, two superstars advance to the King of the Ring semifinals, and much more. Let’s jump in! Show: WWE Raw Date: June 17, 2002 – We get a recap of Shawn Michaels superkicking Booker T and talking about no more disrespecting the … Read more
Let’s face it: Great American Bash 1988 was not great. There were a couple of good tag team matches in the mix, but the screwjob finish for the main event between Ric Flair and Lex Luger was the definition of stupidity. Luckily, the Clash of the Champions III review features a bit more quality, despite another interesting … Read more
It’s going to be hard for the NWA to top the first Clash of the Champions. After all, it’s one of the greatest shows in wrestling history. So, don’t go into the Clash of the Champions II review expecting pure greatness. But hey, these men are going to try, and effort is all we can ask … Read more