Watching our favorite indy wrestling talent pursue their dreams is why this site exists. It’s a safe, non-smark forum for everyone involved in this global community to voice their passions. Nary a week goes by when one of these individuals doesn’t crack an NXT show, secure a spot in Evolve, appear at a Ring Honor […]
Category: Spotlights
SPOTLIGHTS: Stop Building to PPVs: Why Indy Wrestling Gets it Right
Something is broken with the WWE. And I’m not talking about sex scandals, serious injuries from over scheduling talent, and a revolution that arguably never happened. Nor never-ending confusion on when/not to push established talent one last time. What is broken lies in the WWE Network’s obsession to convince shareholders it a useful venture, and […]
SPOTLIGHTS: Give Intergender Matches a Chance
In all this talk of women’s ‘revolutions,’ racist tweets, sex tapes, league mergers, developmental by name only, it’s no wonder the world of professional wrestling can seem a bit more serious than it’s intended. This is not to imply professional wrestling isn’t a serious business, however. Athletes literally put their lives at stake with every […]
SPOTLIGHTS: The Indy Wrestling FAN Road Diaries
Vacation planning for Hurancanrana and I contains four distinct elements: Locate a weekend, higher tier (eg PPV) pro wrestling event to attend, in A fun…ideally new to us…but not-so-distant city. Also, ID a terrific fight gym to get some work in (check out Jesse James Leija’s place in San Antonio!), Find a hotel sporting nearby […]
SPOTLIGHTS: An Open Letter-slash-Plea to Professional Wrestlers
Since Hurancanrana and I returned to professional wrestling a year ago, it’s certainly been an interesting ride. We re-discovered WWE and its terrific developmental house shows, uncovered an outstanding Shine women’s wrestling community, became immersed in live FIP and ACW events, and found tremendous joy in the Ring of Honor experience. Along the way – […]
SPOTLIGHTS: Why ‘The Sheik’ is a Must-See for Any Indy Wrestling Jabroni
For nearly all reading this site, professional wrestling has a warm spot in his/her heart. It’s the sophisticated simplicity of an art form: a beautiful brawl…one at a maestro’s pace, to captivate viewers at crescendo moments. There’s no greater ovation to its prized conductors than a thunderous “this is awesome” from house show faithful. This […]
SPOTLIGHTS: Coming of Age – What Hogan, Piper, Bryan, Demott and Punk Mean to Independent Wrestling
This site isn’t concerned in determining divides between right versus wrong, nor passing personal or professional judgment on pro wrestling’s highest profile athletes. As stated time and time again: we are not a smark/fan site, rather a forum for appreciation of professional wrestling written for/by its athletes and talents. Still, it’s important to recognize the […]
SPOTLIGHTS: Wishful Thinking: 3 Indies I Wish Would Visit Tampa
I know I’m selfish. I live in Tampa, home to several amazing independent wrestling promotions, FIP, Shine and Evolve, to name a few. But, what can I say, selfishness has to be put up with because there is no hope for a cure: I want more. Yes, I can travel, and I have to see […]
SPOTLIGHTS: NXT – What is it Anyway?
The Intercontinental Belt and I have had the ridiculously good fortune (yeah…I know you are jealous!) to have gone to likely over 10 NXT house shows in such exotic locations like Largo, Florida. While these house shows have evolved over the years, I haven’t really evolved in my understanding of what NXT is; it’s a […]
SPOTLIGHTS: A Moveable Feast – The Wrestling Road Diaries Revisited
Instead of writing a review of the Wrestling Road Diaries, Colt Cabana’s two volume documentary of the independent wrestling scene, here is my interpretation: wrestling is a moveable feast. Wrestling, like most sports, may be a “young” person’s game, but if you are fortunate enough to have the talent and courage to have taken the […]
WRESTLING IN FLORIDA: An Insider Look at Professional Wrestling 