It’s a Work: Markism and the Business of Indy Wrestling

            Independent wrestling is probably the last bastion of true professional wrestling, and sadly, it seems to be, in far too many cases, in the hands of ill-equipped promoters, who in turn, leave the trade in the hands of ill-equipped professionals. Some have demonstrated little interest in protecting pro wrestling’s traditional foundations, instead succumbing to what … Continue reading It’s a Work: Markism and the Business of Indy Wrestling

Wrestlemania 25 – the Review

  So our belated and beleagured journey through Wrestlemania weekend comes to a conclusion with the big one...Wrestlemania 25. We arrived at Reliant Stadium not knowing that the tag team unification match had been moved to a dark match.  Just further proof as to how far tag team wrestling has fallen in the eye of … Continue reading Wrestlemania 25 – the Review

Booking Chris Jericho at Wrestlemania 25

      And I like you. I'll tell you why. You said what was on your mind and then you had the guts to come in the ring and back it up. - Roddy Piper to Chris Jericho Monday Night Raw, 2/16/09 Ever since Mickey Rourke called out Chris Jericho on the red carpet … Continue reading Booking Chris Jericho at Wrestlemania 25