There’s something about the experience of seeing pro wrestling live that cannot be matched by merely watching on television. Moments of connection and shared experiences that only a live audience gets to…
Today, June 6, is Shane Mercer’s birthday. I know this because Facebook told me. I also know because when he made his entrance at OVW tonight, the fans broke out a “Happy…
If you watched Wrestlers on Netflix and haven’t watched OVW TV yet, this is the place to start. The 2024 Nightmare Rumble showcased everything that is great about OVW. Young stars were…
I started writing about independent wrestling nine years ago. One thing I learned early on: never do a write up about a wrestler who says they are retiring. Especially one known for…
This past weekend began and ended (sort of) with me attending live wrestling. Friday night was at the jeffersonville Arena, where I saw the return of former backyard promotion XCF. Monday night…
If Terry Harper’s name is attached to a wrestling show, I pay attention. The concert promoter doesn’t put on wrestling shows very often, but he doesn’t mess around when he does. He…
It’s been twenty months since I took a road trip to see professional wrestling, and IWA East Coast broke the Covid-enforced moratorium with a bang this past weekend. The promotion hosted three…
First things first: Heroes and Legends is a fantastic promotion. Based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, this independent wrestling group puts on a heck of a show. Heroes and Legends VIII took place…
There’s a lot of wrestling going on in Orlando, starting tomorrow night. A number of friends of mine are headed South and will be in the thick of the action. If you’re…
There’s nothing in the world like an “IWA Mid-South Rules” match. That’s because in an IWA Mid-South Rules match, there are no rules. There’s no disqualifications, and falls count anywhere. And if…
