The OVW tradition is now over 30 years old, and it’s not going anywhere. The last few years have seen new life, new money, and new talent reinvigorating the promotion. Week to…
Author: eatsleepwrestle
Mad Man Pondo has a story to tell… and photos too
There’s money in having Mad Man Pondo tell stories. I saw it back in 2016 when I started talking to him about writing his memoir. Ten years and one best seller later,…
Why The Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame should NOT be on your bucket list
I hate click bait headlines. They’re deceptive, annoying, and they make you feel dumb. But websites use them because they work. They hit a nerve, they earn your click, and they serve…
Never underestimate an indie wrestler
“So what do you do?” “I’m a professional wrestler.” “No, really, what do you do?” “Oh, you mean my shoot job?” “Your what?” “Sorry. You mean my day job?” “Yeah.” “Guess.” “Security?…
Heyre and Haley could be money!
This is 100% personal opinion, based on my own observations. I could be wrong. But I am pretty confident I am not. There’s a male/ female duo on the indies that just…
Indie wrestling readers: which book is right for you?
There are plenty of books on the market about pro wrestling history. I’ve written several, and I’m hardly done with the past. Truthfully, we’ve only scratched the surface, and there’s so much…
Who’s in Eat Sleep Wrestle Tonight?
My last book, Eat Sleep Wrestle Repeat, compiled 10 years of interviews into one volume. While the focus of that book was on the wrestlers, Eat Sleep Wrestle Tonight gives a broader…
Eat Sleep Wrestle TONIGHT: a wrestling road trip 11 years in the making
I never intended to be one of those guys (or websites) writing recaps of wrestling shows. I mean, there are so many of them. Highly monetized sites, including one I used to…
For Wrestlers, For Wrestling
I posted this to Facebook this morning. No real reason, no provocation. Just something that I felt needed to be said. And worth sharing on the blog. Eat Sleep Wrestle does not…
Powerbomb Wrestling kicks off with a bang at Logan Street Market
On Friday, night June 5, Bryan Kennison put out a declaration on Facebook that every chair at Logan Street Market would be filled with a butt. On Saturday the 6th, 20 minutes…