Reimagined: Chris Candido in the WWF
When a young Chris Candido and his high school girlfriend Tammy Sytch were spotted working down in Jim Cornette’s Smoky Mountain Wrestling, it would only be a matter of time before they made it to the big leagues. Join us as we ponder what could have been with Chris Candido if he wasn't saddled with such a lousy gimmick.
Reimagined: Dr. Death in WWF
Throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, Dr. Death was considered one of the best overall athletes and tough guys to step foot in a wrestling ring, but the unfortunate Brawl For All played a role in his release from the WWF. But what could have been? Let’s look at what could have been with Dr. Death Steve Williams had the Brawl For All never existed.
Wrestler Spotlight: The Boogeyman
In the mid-2000s, WWE created a wide variety of characters as they attempted to create new stars on their roster. During this era, one character immediately stood out due to his eccentric antics, The Boogeyman.
Forgotten Stables: Devastation Inc.
When one thinks of World Class Championship Wrestling, it’s hard to not think of anything beyond the fabled battles between The Von Erichs and the Fabulous Freebirds. But one stable that helped hold down the fort for many years and even travelled to other territories was Devastation Incorporated. We explore this often forgotten stable.
Overlooked: Louie Spicolli
Louie Spicolli was a well-liked and energetic wrestler who possessed tremendous potential, but as is too often in the wrestling business, personal demons would swallow him whole. This is his story.
JBL's Cabinet
As Bradshaw split from his partner Ron Simmons and transformed himself into John Bradshaw Layfield, he required a group to act as a protector which also played a pivotal role in his WWE Championship reign. We relive JBL's Cabinet and its influence on the champion.
Rockin' Rebel - In Cold Blood
While murders that have been wrestling-adjacent are few and far between, most haven’t heard much about the murder-suicide of Charles Williams, known as Rockin’ Rebel. We relive this tragic story.
Ultimo Dragon's Run with WWE
During the days of the Monday Night Wars, there were few bigger standouts in the WCW Cruiserweight division than Ultimo Dragon. Two of his dreams were to wrestle at Madison Square Garden and at WrestleMania then the news came out in 2003 that WWE had signed Ultimo Dragon, likely based on the huge popularity of Rey Mysterio at the time. We revisit Ultimo Dragon’s run and what went wrong.
Wrestler Spotlight: The Hurricane
When WWE purchased WCW in March 2001, many of WCW's younger talents made their way to WWE but found it challenging to excel within a stacked roster. One of those talents was Gregory Helms, but after channelling his love of The Green Lantern and comic books, he settled on a character that set him apart from the crowd in the form of an over-the-top superhero. This is our look at The Hurricane.
Blitzkrieg - A Flash Of Brilliance
In 1999, Blitzkrieg showed up in WCW out of seemingly nowhere and captivated audiences with his innovative ring work, but soon disappeared almost as fast as he arrived. Over 20 years later, we relive this flash of brilliance.