Having watched the first two iterations of the Wrestling Road diaries documentaries and been impressed, I have to say I was not prepared for just how compelling Volume 3 is to the series and ultimately to the story of the man, himself, Colt Cabana. If you haven’t seen these movies and are an indie wrestling […]
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WHAT PRO WRESTLING MEANS TO ME: Kobra Moon/Thunder Rosa Talks on the Supernatural Side of Wrestling
Big things are brewing for the raw and powerful luchadora, Kobra Moon, on Season 3 of Lucha Underground. While she can’t reveal the details, I was lucky enough to interview wrestler Thunder Rosa, also known as ‘Kobra Moon,’ on her views on the use of mystical themes in the wrestling world. Her answers are certainly […]
FROM THE LOCKER ROOM: The Trials of the Traveling Amateur Athlete
Taking some time off or a vacation (or even a stay-cation or work-cation) is something I’ve only recently learned to do in my life. Earlier in my career, I would hoard sick days in the hopes of a vacation or trip away that would never come. The best I would get was a day off […]
LIVE EVENTS: ‘C-4’ Gives a Really Good ‘Pipe Bomb’
In the hazy lines of social media, reality TV stars and YouTube celebrities, pro wrestling fits beautifully and awkwardly. What once was a “secret society,” pro-wrestling is now reality-esque, psycho-drama for the internet and TV, where fake characters merge into real life people and back again sometimes in the same sentence or 5 minute sequence. […]
SPOTLIGHTS: ‘Women of Honor’ Can Change the Game
Last weekend I had a pleasant surprise when sitting down to watch my recorded weekly dose of Ring of Honor: I received a whole episode of Women of Honor matches. And what a treat it was! The opening match featured 6 of the best female wrestlers out there today, killing each other in a loose […]
SPOTLIGHTS: Why I Love Heels
Since returning to wrestling fandom a few years ago, I’ve wondered why I always prefer watching heels versus baby-faces or tweeners. This has been with me since childhood, when I always rooted for the ‘bad guys’ to triumph, even just momentarily, and was always left disappointed by their inevitable downfall. Part of me thinks I […]
FROM THE LOCKER ROOM: What is in your Protein and Pre-Work Out Powders and Shakes?
While it is universally acknowledged that one of the keys to getting a better work out and staying healthy is to increase your protein intake, not all protein supplements are created equal. In fact the concept of even starting with a supplement seems flawed. Protein is a naturally occurring substance that can be acquired readily […]
SPOTLIGHTS: The Luchadora Five
As a firm disciple of the Lucha Underground temple, it’s possible I read too much into the show. I guess perception is everything, but I believe there is a lot of depth in this beautiful and violent world of Boyle Heights. This post is dedicated to the Luchadora Five: specifically their uncanny connection to the […]
SPOTLIGHTS: Why So Serious? When Having Fun is Hard Work
I am a social media reject; you know someone who just doesn’t get it. One day while I was lost in a sea of political memes and cat photos on facebook, I decided to tap out. While I don’t judge those who use and love social platforms I admittedly don’t understand the overabundance of […]
SPOTLIGHTS: Wearing Your Fandom – My TOP 3 Favorite Wrestling Shirts
Ah yes, the time honored tradition of wearing your favorite wrestling t-shirt, sweatshirt, shorts, gloves, underwear(!), jacket, backpack, rubber bracelet, key-chain or hat. There is a lot of wrestling apparel available to the fan base…and a lot of places to purchase these items. When I open my wallet, I prefer it to be face-to-face; I […]
WRESTLING IN FLORIDA: An Insider Look at Professional Wrestling 