Huracanrana and I are fortunate peeps, both because we live in a hub of independent wrestling (Tampa, FL), likewise within walking distance to a terrific venue well suited for bigger stage offerings. Thus, we had little excuse not to attend WWE’s Monday Night Raw earlier in the week. Disclaimer: if you’re looking for a piece […]
LIVE EVENTS: Why ‘Money in the Bank’ May be the Best PPV Format of All
While this site deliberately tries to stick to independent wrestling discussion, there’s no shame in occasionally bringing up big brother WWE. Truth be told, Huracanrana and I wrote a fair number of pieces on the shortcomings of the world’s most famous professional wrestling promotion. Critiques on body type, gender presentation, financials, and the ‘jobbing’ concept […]
WHAT PRO WRESTLING MEANS TO ME: Tom Filsinger
No conversation about independent wrestling is complete sans reference to Tom Filsinger (aka former manager ‘Dark Menace’). Arguably few champion the cause of small to mid-size promotions and their athletes/talent better than his Filsinger Games. The ‘Legends of Wrestling’ tabletop game – via original art and custom cards – remains a mainstay among indy wrestling […]
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 […]
ATHLETE APPRECATION: Jonny Vandal
The thing about Jonny Vandal is he’s been so good…for so long…and in so many ways…one almost takes it for granted. I did a double take in realizing there wasn’t already an ‘Athlete Appreciation’ on WrestlingInFlorida.com dedicated to this terrific talent. We first spoke of Vandal last August as one of five indy wrestlers you […]
SPOTLIGHTS: What are the Limits of Product Placement?
A core tenet of this site is too avoid excessive critique. Still when the WWE employed Epico and Primo (formerly of ‘Los Matadores’) as part of a new ‘Visit Puerto Rico’ ad campaign, an uncomfortable line was crossed. Specifically, ‘The Shining Stars’ – as their new tag team configuration is termed – is the product of […]
WRESTLING 101: Re-falling in Love with Stables
An incredible thing happened in the past 12 months of pro wrestling. Where there was once only a handful of true ‘stables’ (3+ members of a named faction, with a clear babyface/heel designation), there stands a lifeblood of both WWE and independent wrestling promotions. When speaking of stables, of course the New Day and Bullet […]
SPOTLIGHTS: The Sexuality Non-Issue in Pro-Wrestling
With all the brouhaha that is the 2016 presidential primary election cycle, it borders on incredible that demarcation lines in North Carolina bathrooms remains a continuous non-issue in professional wrestling. To explain and for decades, professional wrestling remains blessed with tremendous, gender bending talent. Of course the never aging Goldust immediately comes to mind. For […]
WHAT PRO WRESTLING MEANS TO ME: David Starr
Happy Passover, wrestling friends! In honor of the holiday and a hopeful ‘Seder in a Cage’ match someday, we turn this section’s spotlight to the ‘King of Taunts,’ independent wrestling sensation David Starr. If his name sounds familiar, it’s likely for his considered response to a very difficult fan situation. Without further ado: ***** “What […]
WRESTLING IN FLORIDA: An Insider Look at Professional Wrestling 